Just 550 metres from Windermere Railway Station, in the town centre, the Hideaway at Windermere provides modern bed and breakfast accommodation with stylish rooms and great service. This guest house is exclusively for adults and completely non-smoking. In the mornings, full English breakfast is available and is cooked to order. Complimentary tea and cakes are also served in the afternoons. The Hideaway is a 10-minute walk from the village of centre of Windermere and a 30-minute stroll from Bowness. Ambleside is just 10 minutes' drive away and Kendal is a 15-minute drive from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

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

    • Free parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cheryl
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff were welcoming from the moment we arrived. Excellent location to walk into Windemere. Our room was small, but comfortable and the bathroom was lovely. Breakfast each morning was great, plenty of choice and staff were open to any particular...
  • Denise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Exceptional b&b, our room was bright and airy and overlooked the garden. There was an excellent choice at breakfast with the added bonus of homemade cake every day to take away. The location in a quiet lane with no through traffic, but only a few...
  • Andy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Best Breakfast I've had cooked perfect and so much 😋 room very clean and tidy great location short walk to town/lakes
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, lovely place! From start to finish an exceptional experience. The staff are amazing the room was fantastic, the breakfast was excellent and the homemade cakes were delicious 😋. I cannot fault the whole stay at all!!! Would definitely...
  • Joana
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location. The staff was lovely and friendly. Very good breakfast. The room was also good and comfortable
  • Angela
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about it was great. Room clean, lovely and warm, food very tasty with lots of choice, staff really welcoming and it’s in a great location.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    From the moment we arrived we were very impressed, staff were very nice
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything from start to finish was first class, fantastic staff, lovely room. Superb breakfast.
  • Maggie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really friendly and accommodating staff. Home from home without being intrusive. Excellent breakfast: choice, quality and quantity. Loved the extra touches like the homemade cake every day. Very comfortable bed. Quiet and peaceful. Great...
  • Barrett
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was delicious, a good range to choose from. The hotel was a pleasant 5 minutes walk from Windermere, which was ideal.

Managed by Richard & Lisa Gornall

Company review score: 9.9Based on 534 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Both originally from the North West of England, Richard and I studied Food & Hospitality at universities in Sheffield and Liverpool respectively. But our paths didn’t cross until several years later, when we were both working within the Inflight Services team at Virgin Atlantic Airways; romance blossomed, and the rest as they say, is history! We were very fortunate to travel extensively with our roles at Virgin and whilst working in the far corners of the globe, we experienced some of the best hospitality in the world. The Hideaway presented the opportunity for us to combine and share our skills to create a luxurious hotel experience in Windermere; pampering for guests looking to treat themselves without having to seriously break the bank. We set about the transformation, and The Hideaway at Windermere was born.

Property information

Built in 1890, this was the former school masters house for the college next door (now converted apartments). The main aim was to sympathetically revive the Victorian features whilst adding a contemporary twist. Pulling on the inspirations and experiences of our travels, we planned, designed and project managed the renovation ourselves; choosing and co-ordinating all finishes, colours & fabrics with meticulous detail. In 2008, we were awarded 4 Yellow Stars by the AA which signifies being in the top ten percent of the four star category. Continual improvements have followed with the completion of more guest rooms. We have searched high and low to gather our small team who share in our passion for great breakfasts and homemade cakes, exceptional service & stylish surroundings. We really couldn't do this without them, and together, it is our aim to consistently deliver The Hideaway experience in this beautiful part of the world. We hope to welcome you very soon.

Languages spoken

English,Hungarian,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only)
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Adults only
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

House rules
The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only) takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 12:00 to 19:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 00:00 and 07:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check-in is strictly from 15:00 to 19:00. The Hideaway At Windermere requests that all guests provide an expected arrival time at the time of booking.

Arrivals after 19:00 will be treated as a no-show and will be charged in full, as per cancellation policy.

Please note that The Hideaway has a strict non-smoking policy. Guests will be asked to vacate the room immediately if evidence of smoking is found, and a minimum charge of GBP 200.00 will be applied to the credit/debit card used to make the reservation, to cover all additional cleaning and dry cleaning costs.

Bookings for 3 rooms or more cannot be accepted.

Please note, there is no lift at the property, and as a result it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please inform The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only) in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only)