Woodlands
$119
/ night
Avg. for September
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$119
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Woodlands average $78 in December, the cheapest month, and $140 in July, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $80 |
| February | $97 |
| March | $105 |
| April | $107 |
| May | $120 |
| June | $124 |
| July | $140 |
| August | $123 |
| September | $119 |
| October | $103 |
| November | $101 |
| December | $78 |
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About this property
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Rooms
Stay in one of 15 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
With a stay at Woodlands Guest House Windermere in Windermere, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This guesthouse is 13.4 mi (21.6 km) from Ullswater and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Old Laundry Theatre.
What's nearby
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories(0.7 miles)
World of Beatrix Potter(0.8 miles)
Old Laundry Theatre(0.8 miles)
Lake Windermere(0.9 miles)
Bowness Pier(1 miles)
Lyth Valley(1.2 miles)
Orrest Head(1.2 miles)
Windermere Golf Club(1.8 miles)
Holehird Gardens(1.9 miles)
Windermere Ferry(2.2 miles)
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House(2.4 miles)
Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore(2.5 miles)
Treetop Trek(2.7 miles)
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre(2.8 miles)
Townend(3 miles)
The preferred airport for Woodlands Guest House Windermere is Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)(90.9 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Family Room
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Hiking
Location
New Road, Windermere, England, United Kingdom
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories (0.7 miles)
World of Beatrix Potter (0.8 miles)
Old Laundry Theatre (0.8 miles)
Lake Windermere (0.9 miles)
Bowness Pier (1 miles)
Lyth Valley (1.2 miles)
Guest reviews
8.9
Fabulous
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What guests think
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Across recent reviews, Woodlands earns praise for its welcoming staff, standout cooked-to-order breakfasts with plenty of choice, and a convenient location between Windermere and Bowness that’s walkable and handy for buses, with many guests finding rooms comfortable and clean.
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What guests think
Across recent reviews, Woodlands earns praise for its welcoming staff, standout cooked-to-order breakfasts with plenty of choice, and a convenient location between Windermere and Bowness that’s walkable and handy for buses, with many guests finding rooms comfortable and clean.
However, several reviews note areas looking tired and maintenance issues such as bathroom mold, misaligned shower doors, or occasional hot water problems. Noise can travel due to thin walls and creaky floors, a few rooms feel small or warm, and parking can be tight despite on-site spaces. The small bar and lounge are appreciated but low key, and there’s no evening restaurant. Overall, expect a friendly, good-value base in a prime location.
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Facilities
On-site parking is available but can be limited or tight, and some guests found it challenging. There’s a small lounge bar that’s low key with occasional early closing or stock shortages, and there’s no evening restaurant.
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Amanda
Aug 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Breakfast was very good. Good choices and helpful staff. Parking on site good.easy to get bus or walk to different places
Breakfast was very good. Good choices and helpful staff. Parking on site good.easy to get bus or walk to different places
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Darren
Jan 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff and the room was clean and the bed comfortable, the breakfast aas delicious and prepared fresh. Only a few things they can improve on- The shower wasn't that powerful, the head didnt really acheive must power or water where it was needed, not adjustable. The bar only offered bottled beer and lacked atmosphere, their missing out on not having the guests relax in the lounge area, a social club a couple of minutes walk was freindly.
Friendly staff and the room was clean and the bed comfortable, the breakfast aas delicious and prepared fresh. Only a few things they can improve on- The shower wasn't that powerful, the head didnt really acheive must power or water where it was needed, not adjustable. The bar only offered bottled beer and lacked atmosphere, their missing out on not having the guests relax in the lounge area, a social club a couple of minutes walk was freindly.
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Elizabeth
Aug 30, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed for one night over the august bank holiday ,, absolutely lovely , we stayed in a ground floor room which overlooked the garden/ rear car park . Room was nicely decorated ,tea coffee facilities, clean , airy, with a small en suite but very comfortable and adequate,, breakfast was very good , made to order and piping hot , staff very friendly and helpful . Would definitely recommend this hotel , and will definitely return.. ohhh and bonus - free onsite parking !!
We stayed for one night over the august bank holiday ,, absolutely lovely , we stayed in a ground floor room which overlooked the garden/ rear car park . Room was nicely decorated ,tea coffee facilities, clean , airy, with a small en suite but very comfortable and adequate,, breakfast was very good , made to order and piping hot , staff very friendly and helpful . Would definitely recommend this hotel , and will definitely return.. ohhh and bonus - free onsite parking !!
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L
Apr 1, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely guest house, wonderful location. BUT.... Ive never been in a bar that ran out of gin. And Guinness. Until now.
Lovely guest house, wonderful location. BUT.... Ive never been in a bar that ran out of gin. And Guinness. Until now.
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Leonie
Apr 23, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The stay was good. The hotel was good value for money and was very clean. Staff were helpful and professional. The location is great - walkable to Windermere and Bowness. The parking was mostly ok - there is more parking at the back of the property, however at one point the manager had blocked the entrance to the car park with their own vehicle which meant it was not accessible to guests. This was poor form in our opinion - the receptionist hesitantly advised it was the managers vehicle when we made them aware there was a car blocking the car park and that we’d parked a few streets away - and nervously offered to ask them to move it - but knowing how limited the parking is, the manager shouldn’t have blocked the access. A couple of other points for improvement: the 4-poster bed whilst a nice idea wasn’t very practical as the view of the TV from the bed was blocked by one of the posts. Water was also not replenished each day, we were only given one small bottle each in the room when we arrived. The decor in places was tired - the hotel could do with a refresh, but overall this was good value for money and we would stay here again.
The stay was good. The hotel was good value for money and was very clean. Staff were helpful and professional. The location is great - walkable to Windermere and Bowness. The parking was mostly ok - there is more parking at the back of the property, however at one point the manager had blocked the entrance to the car park with their own vehicle which meant it was not accessible to guests. This was poor form in our opinion - the receptionist hesitantly advised it was the managers vehicle when we made them aware there was a car blocking the car park and that we’d parked a few streets away - and nervously offered to ask them to move it - but knowing how limited the parking is, the manager shouldn’t have blocked the access. A couple of other points for improvement: the 4-poster bed whilst a nice idea wasn’t very practical as the view of the TV from the bed was blocked by one of the posts. Water was also not replenished each day, we were only given one small bottle each in the room when we arrived. The decor in places was tired - the hotel could do with a refresh, but overall this was good value for money and we would stay here again.
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Jan
Sep 28, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Parking was a real problem, otherwise a nice place to stay
Parking was a real problem, otherwise a nice place to stay
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Anna
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Beautiful property! Great location! Walkable. There was only one staff at reception and also responsible for answering phones and running the small bar. He was great but more staffing would make it much easier. Other than that it was a great stay
Beautiful property! Great location! Walkable. There was only one staff at reception and also responsible for answering phones and running the small bar. He was great but more staffing would make it much easier. Other than that it was a great stay
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Gary
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room 17 massive bed but mattress need to be replaced delves in the middle and both end up in the middle of the bed.plus room 17 is right under the dining room so from 07.00 its like marching men all morning.but this is only room 17.one other thing we got told bar was open until 10.30 but the shutters came down at 21.50 with not even a do you want another drink
Room 17 massive bed but mattress need to be replaced delves in the middle and both end up in the middle of the bed.plus room 17 is right under the dining room so from 07.00 its like marching men all morning.but this is only room 17.one other thing we got told bar was open until 10.30 but the shutters came down at 21.50 with not even a do you want another drink
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Tony
Jul 25, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great breakfast No restaurant for the evening
Great breakfast No restaurant for the evening
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Michelle
Aug 31, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely warm welcome. Room spotless. Breakfast fabulous. Parking challenging.
Lovely warm welcome. Room spotless. Breakfast fabulous. Parking challenging.
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Cleanliness
Many guests describe rooms as clean or spotless with fresh linens. Others report issues including bathroom mold, peeling wallpaper, dust or cobwebs in places, and occasional water or shower faults.
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Brad
Aug 27, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Enjoyed a one night stay at this hotel, ideally located between Windermere and Bowness. Ideally they could do with going round with a feather duster (if they’re still legal) to get rid of the cobwebs in the passageways and ceilings. Breakfast was lovely, a perfectly fried egg, beautifully cooked bacon and local Cumberland sausage. The only other minor point would be our room was underneath another and you could hear the creaking in the ceiling when they were walking around. Other than that. Would stay here again.
Enjoyed a one night stay at this hotel, ideally located between Windermere and Bowness. Ideally they could do with going round with a feather duster (if they’re still legal) to get rid of the cobwebs in the passageways and ceilings. Breakfast was lovely, a perfectly fried egg, beautifully cooked bacon and local Cumberland sausage. The only other minor point would be our room was underneath another and you could hear the creaking in the ceiling when they were walking around. Other than that. Would stay here again.
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Paula
Mar 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The staff and service were wonderful, room ok but needed some attention to mould on the wall and cracked bathroom floor tiles, and ceiling in shower needs replacement. Bed very clean and comfortable.
The staff and service were wonderful, room ok but needed some attention to mould on the wall and cracked bathroom floor tiles, and ceiling in shower needs replacement. Bed very clean and comfortable.
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Chris
Jul 26, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room, great breakfast
Clean room, great breakfast
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Pauline
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Fabulous place.staff very lovely always busy and pleasant.Breakfasts were lovely.place was spotless
Fabulous place.staff very lovely always busy and pleasant.Breakfasts were lovely.place was spotless
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Donnie
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Upon our arrival at 3:50 p.m. we found no one available at reception for over five minutes. Eventually, a very pleasant lady appeared and, after unsuccessfully attempting to reach someone by phone, kindly assisted us with check-in herself. While she was very accommodating, the situation made for an unusual and somewhat disorganized first impression. Overall, our stay was pleasant and we enjoyed walking to both villages. However, in the morning we were very concerned to discover peeling wallpaper and extensive black mold throughout the accommodation. This is not a minor issue of preference or comfort; it presents a serious health risk and should be addressed as soon as possible. Breakfast was very nice. When the time came to leave, we planned on speaking to someone at the front desk about the situation but again, could not find anyone to speak to. After leaving we contacted the hotel manager via email about the situation and got no response.
Upon our arrival at 3:50 p.m. we found no one available at reception for over five minutes. Eventually, a very pleasant lady appeared and, after unsuccessfully attempting to reach someone by phone, kindly assisted us with check-in herself. While she was very accommodating, the situation made for an unusual and somewhat disorganized first impression. Overall, our stay was pleasant and we enjoyed walking to both villages. However, in the morning we were very concerned to discover peeling wallpaper and extensive black mold throughout the accommodation. This is not a minor issue of preference or comfort; it presents a serious health risk and should be addressed as soon as possible. Breakfast was very nice. When the time came to leave, we planned on speaking to someone at the front desk about the situation but again, could not find anyone to speak to. After leaving we contacted the hotel manager via email about the situation and got no response.
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Alexa
May 27, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our stay was brief and pretty decent overall. Staff were nice and the breakfast was good. Not as much green space as the photos show (small patio areas near the parking lot). Location was excellent, between Windermere and Bowness. However, the walls are quite thin (we could hear the person in the room next to us using the washroom). And more problematic, there was a lot of black mold in the bathroom. This could be a health concern for people with breathing conditions or other sensitivites. I know it's a damp region, but I do hope the property managers properly address the issue (not just paint over it). Otherwise the room and common areas were clean (perhaps a little worn, but I prefer to think of that as old English charm lol). Not a bad place to stay for a short while given the price.
Our stay was brief and pretty decent overall. Staff were nice and the breakfast was good. Not as much green space as the photos show (small patio areas near the parking lot). Location was excellent, between Windermere and Bowness. However, the walls are quite thin (we could hear the person in the room next to us using the washroom). And more problematic, there was a lot of black mold in the bathroom. This could be a health concern for people with breathing conditions or other sensitivites. I know it's a damp region, but I do hope the property managers properly address the issue (not just paint over it). Otherwise the room and common areas were clean (perhaps a little worn, but I prefer to think of that as old English charm lol). Not a bad place to stay for a short while given the price.
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Timothy
Jan 5, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great stay, room was lovely, everywhere clean. No complaints.
Great stay, room was lovely, everywhere clean. No complaints.
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Arthurwyn
Jul 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property was tired and dirty/ dusty in places. Needs a lick of paint inside and out. Staff friendly. Breakfast superb and bedding lovely and clean
The property was tired and dirty/ dusty in places. Needs a lick of paint inside and out. Staff friendly. Breakfast superb and bedding lovely and clean
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david
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Friendly staff, great breakfast clean comfortable room
Friendly staff, great breakfast clean comfortable room
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Agnes
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From check in until departure each member of staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely. Good selection of cereals etc. and cooked breakfast was lovely and hot. Waiting staff excellent
From check in until departure each member of staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely. Good selection of cereals etc. and cooked breakfast was lovely and hot. Waiting staff excellent
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Rooms
Rooms range from compact to spacious; beds are often comfortable, but some bathrooms are small. Noise carries through thin walls and creaky floors, some rooms feel warm or face traffic noise, and occasional worn mattresses or faulty shower doors are noted.
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Mohammad
Apr 8, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Ideal location, from customer service to breakfast and the facilities, everything was spot on. The only thing that making me rate low is the quality of mattress in our room. The mattress was worn out, like a mountain it was flat from both sides (where it gets used obviously) and fat from the middle. I had a back and neck ache and struggled to sleep. Also i could feel a spring popping out at one place. Apart from this issue, rest spot on
Ideal location, from customer service to breakfast and the facilities, everything was spot on. The only thing that making me rate low is the quality of mattress in our room. The mattress was worn out, like a mountain it was flat from both sides (where it gets used obviously) and fat from the middle. I had a back and neck ache and struggled to sleep. Also i could feel a spring popping out at one place. Apart from this issue, rest spot on
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J
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean but had a few issues. Shower door didnt close, heating thermostate broke so room got to hot . Breakfast was good however it felt rushed . Reception is never maned .
Room was clean but had a few issues. Shower door didnt close, heating thermostate broke so room got to hot . Breakfast was good however it felt rushed . Reception is never maned .
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Ray
Jun 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really enjoyed our stay. Location was great in between Windermere and Bowness, easy walk to both. Lovely breakfast and charming room. Very quaint. About 15 rooms, they are not huge rooms and have a small bathroom. Only weird thing was the hotels direction on map led us to a completely different place so we arrived at the wrong accommodation at first. Would recommend Woodlands, we liked it a lot.
Really enjoyed our stay. Location was great in between Windermere and Bowness, easy walk to both. Lovely breakfast and charming room. Very quaint. About 15 rooms, they are not huge rooms and have a small bathroom. Only weird thing was the hotels direction on map led us to a completely different place so we arrived at the wrong accommodation at first. Would recommend Woodlands, we liked it a lot.
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Julie
Jan 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Couldn't fault the staff , breakfast and the room decor, comfy bed and the right temperature. Unfortunately Room 3 was just too noisy. The floors from upstairs creaked so loud and you could here snoring from the room next door. Any use of plumbing from other guests was also an issue. Its a shame because it was in a perfect position for both the lake and the town.
Couldn't fault the staff , breakfast and the room decor, comfy bed and the right temperature. Unfortunately Room 3 was just too noisy. The floors from upstairs creaked so loud and you could here snoring from the room next door. Any use of plumbing from other guests was also an issue. Its a shame because it was in a perfect position for both the lake and the town.
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Lee
Jun 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I only have one gripe about my stay, our room was great, roomy and comfortable but was situated under the dinning area so we were rudely awakened at 7am with the sounds of footsteps, chairs scraping and talking from above and there was never anyone on reception to complain to, breakfast was great but beware of room 17
I only have one gripe about my stay, our room was great, roomy and comfortable but was situated under the dinning area so we were rudely awakened at 7am with the sounds of footsteps, chairs scraping and talking from above and there was never anyone on reception to complain to, breakfast was great but beware of room 17
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Cheryl
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was very good. Room small. Breakfast very good and good choice. Staff friendly.
Location was very good. Room small. Breakfast very good and good choice. Staff friendly.
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Gary
Mar 19, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room 17 massive bed but mattress need to be replaced delves in the middle and both end up in the middle of the bed.plus room 17 is right under the dining room so from 07.00 its like marching men all morning.but this is only room 17.one other thing we got told bar was open until 10.30 but the shutters came down at 21.50 with not even a do you want another drink
Room 17 massive bed but mattress need to be replaced delves in the middle and both end up in the middle of the bed.plus room 17 is right under the dining room so from 07.00 its like marching men all morning.but this is only room 17.one other thing we got told bar was open until 10.30 but the shutters came down at 21.50 with not even a do you want another drink
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Rebecca
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Thin walls, kept up by a snorer
Thin walls, kept up by a snorer
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David
Sep 8, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Good: We stayed in the 4 poster bedroom, number 7. It was clean and attractively decorated. The breakfasts were excellent, the staff friendly and helpful. No problems parking in the grounds. Windermere centre was a 10 minute walk up the road, Bowness 20 minutes or so walk to the lake frontage. The bus stop for the 599 route to either way was 2 minutes walk down the road. Beyond Windermere village it ran to Grassmere via Ambleside. Journeys capped at £2 or free with a bus pass. Could be better: The wi-fi connection in our room was poor and kept dropping out. The water was hot in the mornings but lukewarm late evenings, which in particular affected the shower. This may just have been local to that room. Just us: we noticed the traffic noise on the busy road, not as quiet as where we live.
Good: We stayed in the 4 poster bedroom, number 7. It was clean and attractively decorated. The breakfasts were excellent, the staff friendly and helpful. No problems parking in the grounds. Windermere centre was a 10 minute walk up the road, Bowness 20 minutes or so walk to the lake frontage. The bus stop for the 599 route to either way was 2 minutes walk down the road. Beyond Windermere village it ran to Grassmere via Ambleside. Journeys capped at £2 or free with a bus pass. Could be better: The wi-fi connection in our room was poor and kept dropping out. The water was hot in the mornings but lukewarm late evenings, which in particular affected the shower. This may just have been local to that room. Just us: we noticed the traffic noise on the busy road, not as quiet as where we live.
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Meghan
Jun 22, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
First, the good things: the staff here were all very friendly, welcoming, and served an excellent breakfast. I also appreciated that the hotel has a free car park for guests, and it was nice and quiet and conveniently located to bus stops or comfortable walks to Windermere and even Bowness. The hotel is generally nice but showing wear and tear / shabbiness in the halls, common rooms, etc (and our room door had been replaced with a strange industrial style one that reminded me of a public washroom). Our room was the real issue: it was sweltering hot, even after the temperature dropped one day and outside there were cool breezes and rains. It remained stale and stagnant, and we were only able to be in there for short periods of time thanks to a small portable fan that they put in for us. Even with the window open, there was no air flow whatsoever. There were other little issues with the room: the shower door didn’t fully close and would fold up towards you as you showered, making for a difficult showering experience. They also provided some toiletry amenities, but an odd mix: two shampoos but no conditioner, no hand soap, etc. Overall it was a good value and the room would have been fine save for temperature issue.
First, the good things: the staff here were all very friendly, welcoming, and served an excellent breakfast. I also appreciated that the hotel has a free car park for guests, and it was nice and quiet and conveniently located to bus stops or comfortable walks to Windermere and even Bowness. The hotel is generally nice but showing wear and tear / shabbiness in the halls, common rooms, etc (and our room door had been replaced with a strange industrial style one that reminded me of a public washroom). Our room was the real issue: it was sweltering hot, even after the temperature dropped one day and outside there were cool breezes and rains. It remained stale and stagnant, and we were only able to be in there for short periods of time thanks to a small portable fan that they put in for us. Even with the window open, there was no air flow whatsoever. There were other little issues with the room: the shower door didn’t fully close and would fold up towards you as you showered, making for a difficult showering experience. They also provided some toiletry amenities, but an odd mix: two shampoos but no conditioner, no hand soap, etc. Overall it was a good value and the room would have been fine save for temperature issue.
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Service
Service is widely praised as warm, helpful and efficient, from check-in to breakfast, with staff accommodating requests. A few guests mention reception not always staffed and isolated lapses when busy.
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Sandra
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The room was a good size as we were going to a wedding . The room was clean and had everything we needed tea, coffee etc the breakfast was freshly cooked to order perfect the service was excellent.
The room was a good size as we were going to a wedding . The room was clean and had everything we needed tea, coffee etc the breakfast was freshly cooked to order perfect the service was excellent.
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Christine
Jul 21, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Woodlands Guest House. The room was excellent and the service superb. Breakfast was really good both mornings. Can’t recommend them enough.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Woodlands Guest House. The room was excellent and the service superb. Breakfast was really good both mornings. Can’t recommend them enough.
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chad
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The room was cute and comfortable. Staff were great too. We had a schedule change and had to leave before breakfast was served, but they went out of thier way and packed us a to-go breakfast
The room was cute and comfortable. Staff were great too. We had a schedule change and had to leave before breakfast was served, but they went out of thier way and packed us a to-go breakfast
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Donnie
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Upon our arrival at 3:50 p.m. we found no one available at reception for over five minutes. Eventually, a very pleasant lady appeared and, after unsuccessfully attempting to reach someone by phone, kindly assisted us with check-in herself. While she was very accommodating, the situation made for an unusual and somewhat disorganized first impression. Overall, our stay was pleasant and we enjoyed walking to both villages. However, in the morning we were very concerned to discover peeling wallpaper and extensive black mold throughout the accommodation. This is not a minor issue of preference or comfort; it presents a serious health risk and should be addressed as soon as possible. Breakfast was very nice. When the time came to leave, we planned on speaking to someone at the front desk about the situation but again, could not find anyone to speak to. After leaving we contacted the hotel manager via email about the situation and got no response.
Upon our arrival at 3:50 p.m. we found no one available at reception for over five minutes. Eventually, a very pleasant lady appeared and, after unsuccessfully attempting to reach someone by phone, kindly assisted us with check-in herself. While she was very accommodating, the situation made for an unusual and somewhat disorganized first impression. Overall, our stay was pleasant and we enjoyed walking to both villages. However, in the morning we were very concerned to discover peeling wallpaper and extensive black mold throughout the accommodation. This is not a minor issue of preference or comfort; it presents a serious health risk and should be addressed as soon as possible. Breakfast was very nice. When the time came to leave, we planned on speaking to someone at the front desk about the situation but again, could not find anyone to speak to. After leaving we contacted the hotel manager via email about the situation and got no response.
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Edward
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent value for money. Staff warm and welcoming. Breakfast was to a very high standard and freshly prepared. Convenient location. Hard to fault as there was a real sense of generosity. Would definitely recommend. As a Coeliac I found the staff well aware of the condition and I felt safe eating the breakfasts, which added greatly to the quality of the stay.
Excellent value for money. Staff warm and welcoming. Breakfast was to a very high standard and freshly prepared. Convenient location. Hard to fault as there was a real sense of generosity. Would definitely recommend. As a Coeliac I found the staff well aware of the condition and I felt safe eating the breakfasts, which added greatly to the quality of the stay.
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Tony
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived slightly early for our check in , However it didn't seem to be an issue. The lady on reception was chatty and pleasant. The guest house is clean and tidy and the rooms were nice. There's loads of tea and coffee in the room. They even have their own bar near reception. The breakfast is outstanding with plenty of choice, however the full breakfast is a must.
We arrived slightly early for our check in , However it didn't seem to be an issue. The lady on reception was chatty and pleasant. The guest house is clean and tidy and the rooms were nice. There's loads of tea and coffee in the room. They even have their own bar near reception. The breakfast is outstanding with plenty of choice, however the full breakfast is a must.
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Julie
Oct 29, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
From checking in to the great breakfast everything was really good. The staff were friendly, the room was clean and comfortable and excellent value for money. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return there.
From checking in to the great breakfast everything was really good. The staff were friendly, the room was clean and comfortable and excellent value for money. We enjoyed our stay and would be happy to return there.
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Maria
May 10, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The hosts were excellent - friendly, helpful and informative. Nothing was too much trouble, they even recommended a couple of places to eat and booked a table for us.
The hosts were excellent - friendly, helpful and informative. Nothing was too much trouble, they even recommended a couple of places to eat and booked a table for us.
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Agnes
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From check in until departure each member of staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely. Good selection of cereals etc. and cooked breakfast was lovely and hot. Waiting staff excellent
From check in until departure each member of staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely. Good selection of cereals etc. and cooked breakfast was lovely and hot. Waiting staff excellent
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Mark
Apr 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
2 night stay. No hot water for my shower on the second morning. My wife got dressed in a hurry to inform them of the issue and was first told off for not putting shoes on and was then told they were far too busy serving breakfast to do anything about it. I got dressed and we went to breakfast where i asked about the water. Was told several times they were too busy serving breakfast. A louder complaint resulted in someone going to check that the hot water wasn’t actually working. We were eventually told that a plumber would arrive at noon. Two hours after we were going to check out. Also there were no other showers available. Chef/manager came to our room after breakfast while we were packing up to check that the hot water wasn’t actually working. He apologised for the lack of water and said we could stay in the room until it was fixed. He also then offered the use of a shower in an uncleaned recently vacated room but we were fully packed by then and just wanted to get out. Unfortunately we had prepaid so there was no chance of disputing the bill. No mention of a partial refund either. A most important unpleasant experience. Do not pre pay at this establishment! Room was nice otherwise.
2 night stay. No hot water for my shower on the second morning. My wife got dressed in a hurry to inform them of the issue and was first told off for not putting shoes on and was then told they were far too busy serving breakfast to do anything about it. I got dressed and we went to breakfast where i asked about the water. Was told several times they were too busy serving breakfast. A louder complaint resulted in someone going to check that the hot water wasn’t actually working. We were eventually told that a plumber would arrive at noon. Two hours after we were going to check out. Also there were no other showers available. Chef/manager came to our room after breakfast while we were packing up to check that the hot water wasn’t actually working. He apologised for the lack of water and said we could stay in the room until it was fixed. He also then offered the use of a shower in an uncleaned recently vacated room but we were fully packed by then and just wanted to get out. Unfortunately we had prepaid so there was no chance of disputing the bill. No mention of a partial refund either. A most important unpleasant experience. Do not pre pay at this establishment! Room was nice otherwise.
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Location
Conveniently located between Windermere and Bowness, walkable to both with bus stops nearby, making a good base for the Lakes. Some note traffic noise or an uphill walk, but access is generally straightforward.
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Lee
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location for both Windermere & Bowness. Very clean & amazing breakfast
Excellent location for both Windermere & Bowness. Very clean & amazing breakfast
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STEVEN
Dec 31, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Nice room, small ensuite bathroom with great shower. Perfect location between Windermere and Bowness. Fantastic breakfast 😋
Nice room, small ensuite bathroom with great shower. Perfect location between Windermere and Bowness. Fantastic breakfast 😋
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Judith
Mar 27, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
The guest house was really convenient for walking to both Windermere and Bowness. It was clean and comfortable and the staff were brilliant and friendly. The breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. There was even a car park. We thought it provided excellent value and we would definitely stay again.
The guest house was really convenient for walking to both Windermere and Bowness. It was clean and comfortable and the staff were brilliant and friendly. The breakfast was freshly cooked and delicious. There was even a car park. We thought it provided excellent value and we would definitely stay again.
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David
May 23, 2023
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Stayed 3 nights
The hotel was very close to Windermere and Bowles’s, and a good base for exploring the Lakes.
The hotel was very close to Windermere and Bowles’s, and a good base for exploring the Lakes.
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Lorraine
Sep 10, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Woodlands was excellent location walking distance to Windermere & Bowness, Staff were friendly and helpful.The breakfast was great having a lot of options and different times you could have breafast which we found very good. If your not driverWoodlands has a bus stop very close & good transport service that take you to all the beautiful nearby towns. We both enjoyed our stay & would recommend to family & friends.
Woodlands was excellent location walking distance to Windermere & Bowness, Staff were friendly and helpful.The breakfast was great having a lot of options and different times you could have breafast which we found very good. If your not driverWoodlands has a bus stop very close & good transport service that take you to all the beautiful nearby towns. We both enjoyed our stay & would recommend to family & friends.
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peter
May 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location a 10 min walk into the centre to the restaurants and activities. A immaculate modern room would recommend to stay and a lovely breakfast with plenty choices
Great location a 10 min walk into the centre to the restaurants and activities. A immaculate modern room would recommend to stay and a lovely breakfast with plenty choices
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craig
Jan 12, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Great location
Great location
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Maria
Oct 15, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a great stay .The staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was delicious and nothing was too much trouble . Central position for both Windermere and Bowness
It was a great stay .The staff were very friendly and helpful, the breakfast was delicious and nothing was too much trouble . Central position for both Windermere and Bowness
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Cheryl
Nov 20, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Location was very good. Room small. Breakfast very good and good choice. Staff friendly.
Location was very good. Room small. Breakfast very good and good choice. Staff friendly.
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Paul
Sep 14, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Easy Check in. Very friendly owners and Staff. Good parking. 10-15 min walk to the lake and shops and restaurants. Great breakfast served with a smile from the staff. Overall no complaints at all.
Easy Check in. Very friendly owners and Staff. Good parking. 10-15 min walk to the lake and shops and restaurants. Great breakfast served with a smile from the staff. Overall no complaints at all.
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Dining
Breakfast is consistently praised as delicious, hot and varied, with options like pancakes and good gluten-free awareness. A few guests felt service could be rushed or slow at busy times, and there’s no evening restaurant.
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Lee
Jun 23, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent location for both Windermere & Bowness. Very clean & amazing breakfast
Excellent location for both Windermere & Bowness. Very clean & amazing breakfast
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Helen
Jul 11, 2024
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Stayed 4 nights
We’ve stayed in a fair few B&Bs now and always compare and contrast. Plus points here was the comfort of the room, higher end toiletries and regularly replenished biscuits. The breakfast also was tasty and a good variety of choice. Gluten free accommodated. The location is also convenient for the station and Bowness, with parking plentiful. The downsides for me was the shower was quite small and weak, and sadly the place felt slightly impersonal as there was no obvious owner to meet at reception, and breakfast is staffed by several different people. Sadly on one day we waited half an hour for our breakfast to arrive. Decent place for the price though
We’ve stayed in a fair few B&Bs now and always compare and contrast. Plus points here was the comfort of the room, higher end toiletries and regularly replenished biscuits. The breakfast also was tasty and a good variety of choice. Gluten free accommodated. The location is also convenient for the station and Bowness, with parking plentiful. The downsides for me was the shower was quite small and weak, and sadly the place felt slightly impersonal as there was no obvious owner to meet at reception, and breakfast is staffed by several different people. Sadly on one day we waited half an hour for our breakfast to arrive. Decent place for the price though
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J
Dec 30, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was clean but had a few issues. Shower door didnt close, heating thermostate broke so room got to hot . Breakfast was good however it felt rushed . Reception is never maned .
Room was clean but had a few issues. Shower door didnt close, heating thermostate broke so room got to hot . Breakfast was good however it felt rushed . Reception is never maned .
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Richard
Feb 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely welcome, nice room and a fab breakfast. Thank you.
Lovely welcome, nice room and a fab breakfast. Thank you.
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Alyssa
Feb 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Really lovely place, the photos don’t do it justice. It’s a great location for us 20 minutes walk from the lake and restaurants and 10 minute walk the opposite direction to Windermere town. The room was lovely and breakfast is recommended especially the pancakes.
Really lovely place, the photos don’t do it justice. It’s a great location for us 20 minutes walk from the lake and restaurants and 10 minute walk the opposite direction to Windermere town. The room was lovely and breakfast is recommended especially the pancakes.
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Edward
Jan 25, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Excellent value for money. Staff warm and welcoming. Breakfast was to a very high standard and freshly prepared. Convenient location. Hard to fault as there was a real sense of generosity. Would definitely recommend. As a Coeliac I found the staff well aware of the condition and I felt safe eating the breakfasts, which added greatly to the quality of the stay.
Excellent value for money. Staff warm and welcoming. Breakfast was to a very high standard and freshly prepared. Convenient location. Hard to fault as there was a real sense of generosity. Would definitely recommend. As a Coeliac I found the staff well aware of the condition and I felt safe eating the breakfasts, which added greatly to the quality of the stay.
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Alex
May 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Excellent stay, great location and amazing breakfast
Excellent stay, great location and amazing breakfast
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Tony
Nov 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived slightly early for our check in , However it didn't seem to be an issue. The lady on reception was chatty and pleasant. The guest house is clean and tidy and the rooms were nice. There's loads of tea and coffee in the room. They even have their own bar near reception. The breakfast is outstanding with plenty of choice, however the full breakfast is a must.
We arrived slightly early for our check in , However it didn't seem to be an issue. The lady on reception was chatty and pleasant. The guest house is clean and tidy and the rooms were nice. There's loads of tea and coffee in the room. They even have their own bar near reception. The breakfast is outstanding with plenty of choice, however the full breakfast is a must.
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Agnes
Aug 28, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
From check in until departure each member of staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely. Good selection of cereals etc. and cooked breakfast was lovely and hot. Waiting staff excellent
From check in until departure each member of staff was very pleasant and helpful. Room was spotlessly clean. Breakfast on both mornings was lovely. Good selection of cereals etc. and cooked breakfast was lovely and hot. Waiting staff excellent
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Cheryl
Mar 24, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great hotel lovely friendly staff, room was clean and bed was very comfortable...The breakfast was amazing
Great hotel lovely friendly staff, room was clean and bed was very comfortable...The breakfast was amazing
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Colin
Aug 3, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast excellent, staff very good, welcome good. Hotel in good position for walking to places. Car parking on site good. Room was good but a little dated.
Breakfast excellent, staff very good, welcome good. Hotel in good position for walking to places. Car parking on site good. Room was good but a little dated.
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Shuja
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean rooms, Very polite and helpful staff, Parking on site available, Breakfast was freshly prepared and a choice of cereal and yogurt Ideally located at a walking distance from town centre and lake Windermere .
Clean rooms, Very polite and helpful staff, Parking on site available, Breakfast was freshly prepared and a choice of cereal and yogurt Ideally located at a walking distance from town centre and lake Windermere .
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Helen
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent. My only small niggle was the creaky floorboards from the room above I think we were just unfortunate that the guests were heavy footed and liked to get their 10000 steps in at 6am in the morning!! Overall an excellent hotel for the money with the added bonus of onsite parking.
The room was clean and comfortable and breakfast was excellent. My only small niggle was the creaky floorboards from the room above I think we were just unfortunate that the guests were heavy footed and liked to get their 10000 steps in at 6am in the morning!! Overall an excellent hotel for the money with the added bonus of onsite parking.
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Christer Alexander
Aug 2, 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, tiny bathroom.
Friendly staff, nice breakfast, tiny bathroom.
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Lisa
Jul 24, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
A comfortable stay with a lovely breakfast included.
A comfortable stay with a lovely breakfast included.
FAQs about Woodlands
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
Is breakfast offered at the property?
Yes, a complimentary English breakfast is provided.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00, and check-out is at 10:30. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property offers step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located within a 5-minute drive of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter, approximately 1.2 km from Windermere Jetty Museum and 1.4 km from Lake Windermere.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 10:00 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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