In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away. Located between Windermere and Bowness, the 4-star Thornbank Guest House has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The homely rooms with attached bathroom feature flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Each room also features cake and biscuits. Guests have the use of Choices Gym, Spa and *Pool. This facility is located 2 miles away and can be reached by bus. The extensive breakfast menu includes a choice of fruit, homemade jam and marmalade, a traditional cooked breakfast or continental and vegetarian options. Locally sourced produce is used.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.5
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  • M
    Moses
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts were amazing answering any questions I had as well as giving us tips on where to go (sun or rain) also the location was superb as well as ample parking
  • Alexander
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We really enjoyed our stay! The owners were friendly and helpful, and the room was clean and had everything we needed.
  • Kuanyu
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The SPA and Pool are really good! Can get ther by bus in 15min

Hosted by Mark and Jane Hibbitt - owners

9.8
9.8
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Mark and Jane Hibbitt - owners
Thornbank Guest House is owned and run by Jane and Mark Hibbitt. We moved from Derby in 2002 - to escape the rat race - and have been at Thornbank since then. We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer all our guests and are very grateful for all the fabulous reviews we get. A very warm welcome is assured at Thornbank House. The Health Club is now fully open and there is no need to book ahead. It is 2 miles away.
We have 3 children. Mark is a fitness fanatic and Jane loves walking the fells with Molly their Tibetan Terrier.
10 minutes walk to a wide variety of lovely shops and restaurants. 15 minutes walk to Lake Windermere. Local bus service runs between Windermere /Bowness/ Ambleside /Grasmere / Keswick. Taxi from the station to Thornbank House takes less than 5 minutes. Free parking on site and on Thornbarrow Rd outside Thornbank House. Local walks taking up to 2 hours allow spectacular views of the Lake District Fells and the Lake from Thornbank House. This is a very low crime area - it is very safe.
Language spoken: English

Area info

Amenities of Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • 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
  • Alarm clock
View
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • iPod dock
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • 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
  • Baggage storage
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Indoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
Spa
  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 6:00 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 over 5 are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Groups

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club 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

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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

When booking for 3 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Breakfast is served between 8:30 and 9:00, and is preordered the night before.

When booking, please provide Thornbank House with your approximate arrival time, and your mobile telephone number (if available).

Guests can enjoy use of the spa and fitness facilities at the Choices Health Club, which is 2 miles from the property. There are complimentary passes for the swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, solarium and gym.

Thornbank will keep your card details in case of any damage or policy breaches.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorize the guarantee card up to the full amount of the booking.

The total room occupancy includes all children and infants. Room occupancy cannot be exceeded.

The free gym and spa is subject to availability, located 10 minutes drive from the property.

Please inform Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club

  • Room options at Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin
    • Triple

  • Guests staying at Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • The prices at Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club is 2,950 feet from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with Free Off Site Health Club offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Fitness