The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking
New Rd, Windermere, LA23 2LA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.3/10! (score from 656 reviews)
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The location was superb just a short stroll into Windermere. The room was lovely and spacious. The Howbeck was extremely clean with gorgeous decor. Breakfast was superb - real quality ingredients with decent crockery. The Dining room is a light and airy room.

Breakfast was lovely, all the staff were great and the room was clean and comfortable.

Great breakfast pre ordered so relaxing and efficient. staff on hand if need but not in your way so felt friendly and comfortable. great size room and breakfast tray you can get re filled. good information book with local walks in which we followed. plenty of car parking spaces. nice decor. Discount in some local bars which were nice and saving money at them helped. Didn’t use the spa but would try next time we go. shower nice and powerful and jacuzzi bath nice. Would stay again and highly recommend.

This is a lovely little guest house, great staff, lovely clean rooms, great breakfast, would highly recommend and definitely be back. Clare and kev xx

The prime was basic but very comfortable and clean. In a great location,walking distance to bars and restaurants.

Location superb between two towns of Bowness and Windermere. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance. Bus stop nearby as parking limited in town. Clean and tidy reception, restaurant and rooms.

lovely clean comfortable. lovely staff and free parking

Our short break at the Howbeck was excellent. We were able to leave the car in the car park before check in time and go for a stroll. Staff were very helpful and polite. The breakfast was fabulous and plentiful and our room was perfect. Will definitely visit again and recommend to other friends too.

Friendly welcome, clean & comfortable room, good location.

gorg property. staff very friendly and helpful. breakfast was lovely each morning

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In the beautiful Lake District, just a short walk from Windermere, this luxury bed and breakfast has beautifully appointed rooms, all with a modern, original bathroom and free Wi-Fi.The Howbeck is only a 2-minute walk from the main village which has many shops and good restaurants and bistros. Windermere Steamboats and Museum and the market towns of Kendal and Keswick are amongst many things to visit in the area.
The Howbeck Guest House also has special arrangements with some local restaurants for its guests and can make reservations on their behalf.
Guests are offered a free 2-hour pass for use of the Choices Health Club's swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, which is just a short drive or 30-minute walk away. The fitness centre also offers a cardio suite, a weights centre, group classes and an outdoor training and relaxation area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 26 Dec 2009.- Hi Which photos are the luxury room with spa bath pleaseHi, to see which rooms are luxury please visit our internet sites where we have pictures of every single one of our rooms. Thank you.Answered on 26 December 2020
- Hi Do you have large baths jacuzzi like?Good afternoon, Thank you for your message, Yes, in deed we do, please let us know is we can be of further help Kind Regards, The Howbeck & RetreatAnswered on 27 April 2022
- Have you disabled access and bathroom facilities ( walk in shower ). Thank you?Good afternoon, Many thanks for your enquiry, We do have rooms on the ground floor and walk in shower. Please add this to your room requests when boo..Answered on 29 February 2020
- Hi Do you offer cooked options for breakfast?Hi, yes we do cooked breakfast.Answered on 5 June 2021
- Are you dog friendlyHello, no, unfortunately we are not pet friendly. Kind Regards, The HowbeckAnswered on 26 June 2021
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Host Information

- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Horse riding
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Accessible parking
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Invoice provided
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Hypoallergenic
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Sauna
- English
House rules
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 older than 10 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
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.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 10 and older are allowed)
Cash is not accepted
The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
FAQs about The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking
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Check-in at The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Sauna
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Golf course (within 3 km)
- Horse riding
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The prices at The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking is 250 yards from the centre of Windermere.
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Guests staying at The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Room options at The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking include:
- Twin/Double
- Double
- Suite