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About this property

Broadlands Windermere Award Winning Guest House, is in the heart of the English Lake District, now a World Heritage Site. Broadlands is a traditional stone built Victorian house built circa 1885 and is located on a quiet road 2 minutes from the center of Windermere Village and a pleasant 20 minute walk to the village of Bowness on Windermere and the Lake. Rooms feature crisp white cotton sheets and luxurious bedding, and an private bathroom with towels and free toiletries. Each room also benefits from free WiFi, a hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Broadlands Windermere has previously been awarded 3 AA Gold Stars. The house has lovely views overlooking Ellethwaite Park. The local open-topped bus can be caught from the top of the road and the train and bus station is less a 10 minute walk away. There is free parking available on Broad Street and a public car park directly across the road. This property does not have a elevator. Guests must be able to climb 1 or 2 flights of stairs.

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

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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


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1 full bed
1 twin bed
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1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Suriya
    India India
    I really loved our host Dawn. She was lovely and warm. I was extremely delighted with the bath my single room had after a long day of hike. I enjoyed the place. Also, I was allowed to check in early.
  • Franca
    Australia Australia
    Great location and room was serviced every day which was great. Dawn was informative and provided great tips on getting around in the area.
  • Aelamaxwell
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Room was very clean, comfortable and homely, and the owner was lovely. Great location, close to the train station, lots of lovely places to eat on the doorstep, bus stop just down the street where you can hop on a bus to Bowness, Ambleside and...
  • Colleen
    United States United States
    Dawn was very helpful and a great host! Close to bus stop. Restaurants within short walk. Very convenient to visitors to the area.
  • Andrea
    United States United States
    My sister and I loved EVERYTHING about our sweet room at Broadlands Windermere. It was the perfect place for us to enjoy the area, and walkable to all of the shops, restaurants and attractions on our list to visit. The beds were very comfy, and...
  • Teresa
    Canada Canada
    Just a lovely stay! Room was a great size, beds were comfortable, well stocked coffee/tea station including porridge cups. Best of all was Dawn. She is so welcoming and a wealth of information about the area!
  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    really good location & the hostess was lovely! would definitely stay here again :)
  • Swaney
    United States United States
    The room was excellent and just minutes from train station.
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely welcome. Room very clean Lovely area. Local to all amenities. Walking distance into windermere.
  • Katie
    United States United States
    It was amazing. Traveling with my adult daughter we felt like we were at home. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. The room was everything that was promised and it was perfectly cozy.

Managed by Dawn & Stephany

Company review score: 9.7Based on 462 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

The guest house is owned and ran by Dawn & Stephany, a mother and Daughter team. We both live on site, so are generally around if you have any questions or need any help. Our main aim here at our guest house is to make sure all of our guests have a lovely time and feel right at home during their stay with us here in Windermere. We hope to see you soon!

Property info

A warm welcome awaits you at the Broadlands Windermere, an award-winning, family-run, guest house situated on a quiet road in the heart of Windermere Village. Our traditional house is just a leisurely 20-minute walk from lake Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, and a short drive from Ambleside, Grasmere & Kendal. We are also situated less than a 10-minute walk from the train and coach station, and the open top bus can be caught nearby, making us an ideal base to discover what the beautiful Lake District has to offer. Many walks can also be started from our home, one of which has spectacular views over Lake Windermere, and many amazing cafe's/restaurants & shops can be found just moments away, serving a variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner. All of our guests' rooms are equipped with ensuite facilities, cosy towels & bedding, complimentary toiletries, a hair dryer, smart TVs, free Wi-Fi and a hospitality tray stocked with a selection of tea, coffee and biscuits for our guests to enjoy. We also offer additional items on request such as fans and electric blankets. PLEASE NOTE: Our home is a typical English home, with rooms on the first and second floor, which are only accessible by either one or two flights of stairs (We do NOT have a lift/elevator) We are also now a ROOM ONLY establishment, therefore, no breakfast or meals will be served, however, there are many cafes just a minutes walk away that serve breakfast.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

House rules

Broadlands Windermere takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 10:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Check-in times are 16:00 – 18:00. Later check in is available on request. Luggage storage is sometimes possible by prior arrangement only.

Please note that there is free on-street parking spaces available on a first-come, first-served basis. A public pay car park is directly opposite the property.

There is NO elevator at the property so guests will have to climb either 1 or 2 flights of stairs to their room. We are a ROOM only establishment, therefore, no meals are included.

Kindly note that the guest is liable for any damages made to the property by themselves during their stay. Full payment will be taken 14 days prior to arrival date. The property cannot accept American Express.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Broadlands Windermere 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.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 10:00:00.

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