Just 3 miles from Cartmel and 5-minute drive from the shores of Windermere, The Blue House Bed and Breakfast gives guests views of the fells and the sea. The 17th Century cottage offers Aga-cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi connection. Each of the 2 guest rooms comes with en suite facilities, and includes free toiletries and home-baked biscuits. The garden room has a private entrance and a wood-burning stove, plus under-floor heating beneath the Lakeland slate flagstones. Both rooms feature Freeview TV, a DVD player, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Breakfast is served by the wood-burning stove in the stone-flagged dining room, with porridge, pancakes or a full English as options. There are several pubs and restaurants in the village of Cartmel including Simon Rogan's Michelin starred restaurant L'Enclume. The nearby Crown pub in High Newton serves quality food in its traditionally styled restaurant. The surrounding fells provide many walking and mountain biking routes, while the boating marina on Windermere is only a 20-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for High Newton
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  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful location and gorgeous property. Spotlessly clean.
  • Denyer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This is a great option for a B and B because you have your own cottage with the benefit of having breakfast provided. We loved the cottage, it was comfortable and well equipped. The bed was very comfortable. The kitchen/diner was very well...
  • Naoko
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had been staying for 3 days. It was amazing. They have nice kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. Also breakfast was wonderful!

Hosted by Tina and Tim Luke

9.7
9.7
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Tina and Tim Luke
The Blue House B and B is a traditional Lakeland cottage with many of its original 17th Century features still on show. Set at the head of the Cartmel Valley the garden has wide open views out across to Morecambe Bay. Just 2 miles from the foot of Lake Windermere it is ideally placed for walking and site seeing.
The Blue House has been our family home for 30 years and we love sharing it with guests, plus helping visitors explore and discover the Lake District National Park - there are so many wonderful places, walks and adventures on our door step. Tina is a professional photographer, in addition to local weddings and family portraits she has photographed the Queen! Tim is a keen sailor and recently came first in a single-handed sailing race across the Atlantic.
Lake Windermere is just 2 miles along the road, where there are regular steamboat trips covering the full length of the lake. Cartmel is just 3 miles away - home of the famous Cartmel Sticky Toffee Pudding and host to several excellent pubs, plus The Good Food Guide's number 1 restaurant: L'Enclume. There is an excellent, traditional pub within walking distance of The Blue House - The Crown at High Newton. Open fires, local beers and great food. And for the ultimate shopping experience, less than a mile along the road, is Yew Tree Barn - a huge barn with two floors of architectural antiques, local crafts, artisan craftsmen and the wonderful Harry's Cafe. Open 7 days a week it is definitely worth a visit.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Blue House Bed and Breakfast
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Children's high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 16:00 to 19:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
Free
2 years
Cot upon request
Free
Extra bed upon request
£8 per child, per night
3 - 13 years
Extra bed upon request
£8 per child, per night
14 - 17 years
Extra bed upon request
£10 per child, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Blue House Bed and Breakfast accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.