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Guesthouse
# The Lamplighter Hotel

Low Ibbotsholme, Windermere, United Kingdom

8.9 ·  Excellent 37 reviews ·  #34 #34 of 66 in Windermere ·  6.8 Location score
## About The Lamplighter Hotel

The Lamplighter Hotel is a guesthouse in Low Ibbotsholme, Windermere, United Kingdom. Guests rate it 8.9 out of 10 across 37 reviews. Facilities include bar, free parking. It is 960 m from the centre of Windermere. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 97 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 11:00

- **Rooms:** 11

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 30

High Street

## How The Lamplighter Hotel scores

Better rated than 52% of hotels in Windermere

-   Guest rating **8.9**
-   Location **6.8**
-   Beach access **6.7**
-   Public transport **9.8**

Windermere average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast
-   Bar
-   Room service

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **6.8**/10

- **Walk grade:** **59**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **45**

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

<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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">17 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Windermere railway station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">180 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 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="">97 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">218 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="">960 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Windermere boat Museum890 m
-   Windermere Jetty Museum1.5 km
-   Windermere Steamboat Museum1.5 km
-   Cook House Crafts1.8 km
-   The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction1.9 km
-   Cook House Gallery1.9 km

## The Lamplighter Hotel: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at The Lamplighter Hotel, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day. Begin your holiday mornings right with your essential cup of coffee, offered daily at the cafe on-site. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience. Experience a fantastic evening effortlessly! Relish an entertaining night without venturing beyond the confines of the bar.

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## Questions about The Lamplighter Hotel

### How do guests rate The Lamplighter Hotel?

The Lamplighter Hotel has a guest rating of 8.9 out of 10 from 37 reviews, which is better than 52% of rated hotels in Windermere.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Lamplighter Hotel?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 11:00.

### Does The Lamplighter Hotel include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### Is there parking at The Lamplighter Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Lamplighter Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Teesside International Airport (MME), is 97 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Lamplighter Hotel close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Lamplighter Hotel have?

The Lamplighter Hotel has 11 rooms.

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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