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Ellleray Road, Windermere, LA23 1AG, United Kingdom

#44 of 63 B&Bs and inns in Windermere

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Review Score

Based on 884 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: September 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints!

    Friendly welcome and comfortable accommodation. Lovely cooked breakfast!😊

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2025

    10
    Perfect location, spotless room with everything you need
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing, it had everything we needed at a great price.

    Easy to get to and parking available. Ideal location and the room had everything we needed. Communication was brilliant and we were able to check in early with no issues. Breakfast was lovely and the lady who served us was wonderful! Would absolutely stay here again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Comfortable, close to facilities, nice breakfast

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 20, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room a little dusty, but everything else made up for that.

    The location is great. Check-in was so smooth and parking good.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 17, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Ground Floor Double with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Short walk to centre of village. Breakfast was great, with staff very attentive

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 15, 2025

    10
    I would definetly stay here again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was just a short walk from the town shops eateries i felt happy with the parking for my motorcycle My room was a single and i was remarking to myself how much comfort in a small room with a private en suite toilet shower and murile (not sure about the spelling) was very helpfull and ray who greeted me on arrival.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 13, 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Need a bit more conversation with customers

    Room was large and comfortable

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2025

    10
    Good place for couples
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2025

    9.0
    OK
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the small bed

    the clean toilet

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 11, 2025

    8.0
    A good B&B for a short Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Small room and en-suite.

    Location, breakfast and staff.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast excellent. Comfortable bed and clean room. Will stay again

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2025

    9.0
    A very comfortable and enjoyable stay in a lovely cottage right in the centre of Windermere.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I could not find a shaver socket in our bathroom (perhaps I missed it). The breakfast servings included orange and apple juice, toast and yoghurt, but there was no fresh fruit provided (this would have made the breakfast exceptional).

    Our bed was very comfortable and the shower was excellent with a proper sliding door to prevent any water leakage. The cooked breakfasts ordered in advance and served with coffee and tea were lovely. A special note of thanks to Muriel, who made us feel most welcome at breakfast and served our food.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    Enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room - Attic
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    More on the breakfast plate, was kids size serving, wasn’t value for money

    The breakfast was mediocre, didn’t get my order right the first day though, the lady who helps set up the dining room and served breakfast was exceptionally helpful and friendly, didn’t see the hosts though

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    RELAXING STAY
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Ground Floor Double with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No lighting at the side of the bed so just main room lights.

    Perfect quiet location in Windermere, idea for buses and train station. Very comfortable bedroom. Good car parking on site. Friendly, helpful lady at breakfast. Have stayed before and would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 6, 2025

    8.0
    A really nice, friendly place, will definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location was great, with easy access to buses and the train, although we chose the car. Breakfast had plenty of choice and was well cooked, and a lovely lady looked after us really well. Also parking was a real bonus although limited spaces.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    10
    Lovely Cottage would definitely recommend.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Even though I booked the wrong dates by mistake, the owner offered us a solution she was so helpful and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    8.0
    An awesome stay that provides great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    1. Toilet is relatively small. Can't sit on the toilet bowl properly as the heater is right in front of the toilet bowl 2. Cracking wooden floors. You can hear other people from upstairs walking here and there. Can be difficult to sleep when upstairs keep walking around causing a lot of stomping and cracking sound

    1. Great location - very near the train station and other stores within minutes of walk. You can find a number of food options nearby as well as supermarket/ convenience stores 2. Big TV and room size 3. The best of everything is the hearty breakfast - glad that I stay 3 nights to enjoy the daily breakfast. Such a good meal to start the day 4. Super value for money given all these

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 24, 2025

    9.0
    Better than I expected. Will visit again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Breakfast was a bit limited.

    Clean room, and a japanese style toilet (did not expect that, even though it was shown in the pictures). :) Location was also good, close to the station.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Single Room with Shower
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff dont seem equipped to deal with allergies or very knowledgeable about dietary restrictions.

    Really quaint cottage with a great location. Very comfortable and quite clean

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    NA

    Few min walk to town Good parking space Breakfast was delicious Staff amazing Room nice and comfy

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    9.0
    Livid up to expectations. Frequented The Cottagd on more than occasion years ago. Nothing changed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Double Room with Bath
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 8 has no mirror beside hairdryer. Impossible to style hair

    Breakfast was lovely, wide variety of choices all beautifully made.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    9.0
    Great location..great breakfast..hosts very accommodating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was good but with a few issues.. the toilet was a bit cramped and getting into the shower was tight..larger people would struggle...

    Perfect location for the town..bars..and food.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 15, 2025

    10
    Brilliant, thank you so much!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I felt instantly at home and comfortable at the Cottage. I especially enjoyed the breakfast provided. Staff were friendly. Rooms were comfortable and clean. Location was 10/10. 12 minute walk to lake Windermere. 1 or 2 minutes from all restaurants and bars. Parking included. Brilliant stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean,well thought out

    Stayed in August 2025

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