Melbourne Guest House is located in Bowness-on-Windermere, 10 minutes' walk from the beautiful lakeside. This property offers charming rooms with free Wi-Fi. Pretty rooms feature a flat-screen TV, a seating area and tea and coffee-making facilities. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms have a mountain view. Other facilities offered include luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the picturesque surroundings, including horse riding, cycling and hiking. The property also offers free parking. The guest house is 1.3 miles from Lake Windermere and 984 feet from the World of Beatrix Potter. Kendal is a 20-minute drive away, while Penrith and its railway station can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Blackpool Airport is 62 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Buffet

Free private parking


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tracy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, very friendly hosts, breakfast was freshly cooked to order, very tasty indeed! Genuinely a great place to stay. The room was lovely, exceptionally clean and comfortable.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. Lovely room with comfy bed and very accommodating hosts. Nice breakfast
  • S
    Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    They are very friendly breakfast was amazing been 2 times now and will be coming back

Host Info

9.6
9.6
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Perfectly positioned in Bowness we are just a few minutes walk from the World of Beatrix Potter, minutes from Lake Windermere, and surrounded with a superb choice of restaurants, shops and traditional pubs. Try a boat ride on the Lake, visit Ambleside, Beatrix Potter's house HILLTOP nearby, or one of the surrounding villages of Grasmere, Coniston. Bowness-on-Windermere is a popular destination, with the town busy for much of the year. People come to enjoy the nightlife, to explore many walks on the fells, or just to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of the area and the town’s delightful setting. .
Bowness-on-Windermere is a sprawling tourist town on the shore of Windermere, about halfway along the 12 mile length of the lake between Waterhead at the North end, and Lakeside at the South end. It developed after the opening of the railway line from Oxenholme and Kendal to Windermere in 1847. Bowness was the nearest accessible point on the lake.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Melbourne Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Tennis court
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Smoke-free property
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Melbourne Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

Until 10:30 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Groups

When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash Debit card Melbourne Guest House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Melbourne Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Melbourne Guest House

  • Guests staying at Melbourne Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Buffet

  • Melbourne Guest House is 1,300 feet from the center of Bowness-on-Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Melbourne Guest House include:

    • Double

  • The prices at Melbourne Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Melbourne Guest House is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Melbourne Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Tennis court
    • Mini golf
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Bicycle rental