Archway Guest House

–Excellent location - show map
+27 photos
Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Free WiFi

10

About this property

Ideally located in Windermere, Archway Guest House is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With free Wi-Fi and 2 free parking spaces on a first come, first served basis, this traditional Victorian property offers bed and breakfast accommodation, just off the A591 road. Each room at Archway Guest House features a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and homemade biscuits. The en-suite bathrooms include complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, a varied breakfast menu is available. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. Breakfast options include a classic full English, vegetarian, American-style pancakes, omelettes, toasted bagels, croissants, and a Caribbean breakfast. Archway Guest House is situated in a quiet street just 6 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station. The Tourist Information Centre is 3 minutes’ walk away on the same street. A variety of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found within the surrounding area.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

—
Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
or
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.
Something went wrong. Please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free WiFi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

Gina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Archway is a delightful, friendly, clean, comfortable guest house c10 mins walk from Windermere railway station, & minutes from shops, pubs & restaurants - yet still quiet & peaceful. Comfy bed, great shower! Excellent breakfast with fresh fruit,...”
Van
Netherlands Netherlands
“I had a wonderful stay at Archway Guest House. The facilities were excellent, the location was ideal, right in the centre, and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. Anita was very welcoming and gave great suggestions for things to do in the...”
Carol
Australia Australia
“The property was comfortable and attractive, breakfasts were delicious but the stand out feature is the owners, Anita and Denis, whose knowledge of the area and helpfulness and care of their guests goes well beyond what might be expected.”
Mbofwana
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts were amazing, the place was clean, cozy, and located near the train station. Additionally, the breakfast was fantastic - we were delighted by the options provided. Would recommend 100% :)”
Ayaka
Australia Australia
“Denis and Anita were so kind and easy to talk to — I really enjoyed spending time with them. Breakfast was amazing, with a granola and fruit buffet and a beautifully prepared breakfast plate. I couldn’t have asked for more. The room was cozy and...”
Samantha
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The rooms were tidy and well equipped (loved the toiletries!) The breakfast was excellent and lots of choice Location was great for us, 25 minute walk down to Bowness and our hosts were fantastic and friendly - thanks Anita!”
Sarah
Australia Australia
“Location fantastic for all activities. Host was very friendly and had great suggestions for things to do and restaurants. Accommodation was extremely clean and comfortable. Breakfast was lovely with great choices and able to make provision for a...”
Mia
Croatia Croatia
“Very nice and comfortable stay, very clean. Excellent location, at walkable distance to station. The hosts are great and the breakfast was excellent.”
Gary
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location being close to the centre of Windermere and also easy access to some scenic walks close by to the summit at Orrest Head and also to lake Windermere. Guest house had lots of charm and felt very homely. Our room had lovely views and...”
Theresa
Australia Australia
“Excellent breakfast - cooked by Denis and presented by Anita (owners). Food was hot and presented very well. Great variety”

Host Information

9.9
Host review score
The Archway Guesthouse is a comfortable Victorian quality guest house, tastefully furnished throughout and is operated by Denis and Anita, a professional couple, who have lived and worked in several countries. “Our goal is to continuously give all our guests a positive experience and a warm welcome while staying at The Archway”. Their multi-lingual skills help in understanding their customers and their multi-cultural experiences add to making their guests feel at home. Guests are welcome to use the dining table in the breakfast room. There are lots of maps, local tourist information, guide books and some board games available. The house is entirely non-smoking and has been quality assessed by Cumbria Tourism, a Visit England local assessment scheme. Our front rooms have distant mountain views of Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, Crinkle Crags, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and the Langdale Pikes. Location: We are located in a quiet street of Windermere village just 300 metres from the train station, shops, restaurants and pubs.
Enthusiastically run by Denis and Anita who will do their utmost to make your stay a comfortable and a memorable one.
Windermere is within easy reach of Kendal, Ambleside, Keswick and Grasmere and is the ideal touring base for Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth country. We are at about 5 minutes walking from Windermere train station. There are many restaurants, pubs etc. within walking distance from our B&B. You can walk to Lake Windermere in about 25 mins. and the local bus system is great. We have guide books, maps and walks available for our guests.
Languages spoken: German,English,French,Dutch

Property surroundings

House rules

Archway Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Archway Guest House 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.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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