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At the guest house, all units are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The guest house provides certain units with mountain views, and each unit is equipped with a kettle. The units are equipped with heating facilities. The property was lovely, the staff were very friendly and super helpful as to giving us ideas of places to visit and information on the area.

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9.7
Exceptional
1,204 reviews
Price from
$209
per night

Located in Bowness-on-Windermere in the Cumbria region, The White House is a 5-star property featuring free WiFi. The property features inner courtyard views and is 200 metres from World of Beatrix Potter and 39 km from Derwentwater Lake. Askham Hall is 42 km from the guest house and Muncaster Castle is 42 km away. The place is beautiful and clean

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9
Wonderful
1,267 reviews
Price from
$152
per night

Situated in Kirkby Lonsdale and within 28 km of Trough of Bowland, Red Dragon Inn has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 36 km from World of Beatrix Potter, 23 km from Kendal Castle and 28 km from Cathedral Church of St Peter. Lancaster Castle is 29 km away and Lancaster University is 38 km from the inn. Lovely staff, great breakfast, cosy room.

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9.1
Wonderful
1,091 reviews
Price from
$125
per night

Boasting a garden and views of garden, Abbey Court Guest House is a guest house set in a historic building in Carlisle, 38 km from Askham Hall. It is situated 30 km from Thirlwall Castle and features luggage storage space. The guest house has family rooms. The breakfast was phenomenal and such huge portions ! Enjoyed the veggie sausages and mega omelette the most !

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9.3
Wonderful
1,016 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Overlooking picturesque hills, Meadowcroft Country Guesthouse is a family-run guest house in the tranquil Village of Ings, 2 miles from Windermere. There is free Wi-Fi in the bedrooms.

Rooms at Meadowcroft are traditionally furnished, and benefit from a TV and tea and coffee making facilities. There is storage space in bedside chests of drawers and a wardrobe in every room. The Guest House is very well decorated clean and fresh. Our bedroom was a good size very comfortable bed with a TV and tea and coffee facilities. Excellent shower is very powerful in a separate cubicle. There is a small lounge for guests to use with a fridge and microwave. Very nice dining room and breakfast was excellent with friendly accommodating staff. Looked a bit out of the way on the map but perfect location as a base for touring the lakes. Bus stop outside. Londis supermarket next door at the garage that stocks most things you might want including food and drinks. Five min walk to a lovely pub that had a good choice of drinks and great food menu. What we had was excellent. On site car park We were very pleased with our choice and happy to recommend.

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9.3
Wonderful
1,062 reviews
Price from
$172
per night

The family-run Ambleside Townhouse is situated in Ambleside, 800 metres from Lake Windermere. It offers en suite rooms and a full English breakfast in the morning.

Ambleside Townhouse offers free car parking and a lock-up area for motorcycles and bicycles. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Wonderful stay in the heart of Ambleside!

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9
Wonderful
1,280 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels.

The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. Room is comfortable for family stay. Only few minutes walk to grocery stores and the pier. With only 5-minutes walk up the hill, there is a great view of lake Windermere.

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9.2
Wonderful
1,042 reviews
Price from
$99
per night

Dating from around 1659, the String of Horses is a traditional coaching inn is set in the country village of Faugh, 8 miles from Carlisle and junction 43 of the M6 motorway.

Though acclaimed for its ‘yesteryear’ ambience, the inn looks after you in 21st-century style, with great food. In every room is free Wi-Fi access, a digital TV and an en suite bathroom. Everything, rooms, location, evening meals, breakfast, friendly staff, value for money

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9
Wonderful
1,258 reviews
Price from
$149
per night

Jerichos is a contemporary family-run guest house with stylish decor situated on a quiet side street in the heart of Windermere village. There is free Wi-Fi and free ample private parking.

Suitable for adults only, each room at Jerichos come with flat-screen TVs, en suite bathrooms and iPod docks. Tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. Original Victorian period features adorn the property, which also offers a cosy lounge. This is a lovely place to spend 1 or several nights. House is immaculately kept and owners are on site and very accommodating. We very much appreciated the effort they put in to a positive guest experience.

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9.5
Exceptional
1,161 reviews
Price from
$146
per night

The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an en suite bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. Superb room, superb place, more than superb breakfast, everything was just perfect!

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9.3
Wonderful
1,280 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

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