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Guesthouse · ★★★★ · Eviivo
# Bowness Guest House

Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, United Kingdom

9.5 ·  Exceptional 41 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 66 in Windermere ·  4.7/5 on Google, 95 reviews ·  7.5 Location score
## About Bowness Guest House

Bowness Guest House is a guesthouse in Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, United Kingdom. It holds a 4-star rating. Guests rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 41 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 640 m from the centre of Windermere. The nearest beach is 650 m away. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 98 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:00

- **Rooms:** 5

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Pets:** Pets allowed

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 27

80 Craig Walk [bownessguesthouse.co.uk](http://www.bownessguesthouse.co.uk/)

## How Bowness Guest House scores

Better rated than 95% of hotels in Windermere

-   Guest rating **9.5**
-   Location **7.5**
-   Beach access **8.1**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Windermere average

## Rating on Google

4.7/5

95 Google reviews

-   5★88%
-   4★8%
-   3★0%
-   2★0%
-   1★4%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

### Policies

-   Pets allowed
-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.5**/10

- **Walk grade:** **70**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **51**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">650 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">11 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Haverwaite Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">510 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Teesside International Airport (MME)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">98 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">220 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Windermere</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">640 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">10 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Cook House Crafts270 m
-   The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction330 m
-   Cook House Gallery390 m
-   Windermere Jetty Museum660 m
-   Windermere Steamboat Museum680 m
-   Lakeland Museum of Historic Transport Limited1.0 km

## Bowness Guest House: in detail

Bowness Guest House provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Need some relaxation? Your room features daily housekeeping to make your stay even more comfortable and enjoyable. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service and blackout curtains. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water and a coffee or tea maker. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience.

### Compare

## Compare Bowness Guest House with nearby hotels

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## Questions about Bowness Guest House

### How do guests rate Bowness Guest House?

Bowness Guest House has a guest rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 41 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Windermere.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Bowness Guest House?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 10:00.

### How far is Bowness Guest House from the airport?

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 98 km away in a straight line.

### Is Bowness Guest House close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 650 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Bowness Guest House have?

Bowness Guest House has 5 rooms.

### Are pets allowed at Bowness Guest House?

The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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