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 private bathrooms, 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 in particular 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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  • Tibor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay, in a beautiful calm environment. Definitely would recommend.
  • Lauren
    Canada Canada
    such a beautiful place to stay. the food was amazing. the views were amazing and the room was absolutely more than we expected.
  • Janet
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stayed in the lovely Garden suite which had everything needed for a comfortable stay, even homemade flapjack and coffee machine.

Hosted by Tina and Tim Luke

9.7
9.7
Host Review Score
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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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • 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
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out

From 8:00 AM to 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 of all ages are welcome.

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

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Crib 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 cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

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