The Westbourne

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels. High ceilings in this traditional stone-built house give rooms a light, spacious feel. Beds are adorned in Egyptian cotton linen and there are also TVs and free Wi-Fi in rooms. The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. Boat trips on Lake Windermere, which is just 1 mile away, offer uninterrupted views of the stunning mountains, bays and woodlands. Bowness-On-Windermere's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short walk from The Westbourne. Free parking is available.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
Bedroom
1 large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Angela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Bed so comfortable. Rooms spotless breakfast fabulous. Staff very friendly”
Joan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the cottage on the property and it was fabulous very modern and cosy.It was spotlessly clean,bathroom had spa bath and walk in shower and a lovely lounge area upstairs.Great location and plenty of parking space available.Hosts were...”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location with parking Room was very spacious and well equipped Breakfast was very good Bonus of a lounge for residents”
Simon
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Greg was very pleasant and hospitable and made us feel very welcome”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything. It was an attractive stone house with views over the town to the hills.”
Sean
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“In a quiet location off the busy main road, clean , excellent staff n breakfast, the bed was the comfiest ever 👍👍”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The couple who run The Westbourne are lovely, so friendly and helpful. There are enough parking spaces for every room in the b&b, which can be hard to find in such a central location. Beautiful full English breakfasts.”
Michelle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast was lovely. The quality of the food was 5 star. The room was spacious and very clean.”
Nigel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A good welcome when I arrived. Room was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was excellent and I was asked both mornings if I wanted ant more toast, orange juice and coffee.”
Mario
Australia Australia
“Location with parking was great. Staff were excellent.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.7Based on 1,046 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We have owned the Westbourne since July 2025. Our guest house is special for various reasons: Excellent location. 2 minutes walk to restaurants & shops and 2 minutes to forest walks with beautiful views. Traditional Lake District slate house built in 1888, great lounge with honesty bar and sun lounge. Comfortable rooms in various sizes and at various rates. Gold Award for Windermere in Bloom and above all, owners who really enjoy your company and love living in Bowness.

Neighbourhood information

Our property is in a quiet area, yet only minutes from all the shops, bars and restaurants of Bowness on Windermere. Many of our guests park there car in arrival and never need to use it again due to our location and the fantastic public transport available in the Lake District.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
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 older than 10 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After booking, please contact The Westbourne with your expected arrival time.