Howbeck Guest House

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Lakeside retreat with spa tubs

Stepping stones lead through gardens to this boutique guesthouse near Lake Windermere. After exploring trails, guests soak in in-room spa tubs with massaging jets. Mornings bring praised cooked-to-order breakfasts, served by attentive staff who remember returning guests by name.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a table with a vase, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Luxury Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Small Double Room

A neatly made bed with a textured yellow bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp and a decorative item, and a textured wall behind the bed.

Small Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden desk, and a chair.

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a TV.

Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Windermere, Howbeck Guest House is near a train station and in a national park. Old Laundry Theatre and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA

What's nearby

  • A coastal town with a marina, green fields, and a river.
    Lake Windermere
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A garden scene with rabbit figurines dressed in clothes, surrounded by plants and rocks.
    World of Beatrix Potter
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bowness Pier
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Orrest Head
    11 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    9 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    100 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Albert
    2 min drive
  • The Westmorland Inn
    15 min walk
  • Brown Sugar
    5 min walk
  • Trattoria
    17 min walk
  • The Magic Roundabout
    2 min drive

About this property

Howbeck Guest House

  • Luxury boutique guesthouse in a national park
  • Close to World of Beatrix Potter, Howbeck Guest House provides amenities like a bar and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks like:
    • Free self parking
    • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and access to a nearby health club
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Howbeck Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Free toiletries and hair dryers
    • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
    • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Is Howbeck Guest House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Howbeck Guest House?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Howbeck Guest House on Nov 22, 2026 start from CA $198, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Howbeck Guest House?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howbeck Guest House?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30.00 (subject to availability).

Where is Howbeck Guest House located?

Situated in a national park, this luxury guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, World of Beatrix Potter, and Lake Windermere. Orrest Head and Old Laundry Theatre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Windermere Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Howbeck Guest House Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 153 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely clean and convenient. Breakfast was great as was the service. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was a lovely one night stay. Good location and parking. A 20 minutes walk to Lake Bowness and good bus routes to Ambleside and Grasmere.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Comfortable and very clean in a perfect location for Windermere and Bowness. The welcome and Customer Service were outstanding and better than several places I’ve stayed at. The Howbeck team really care. Breakfast was great and again the customer service at breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely and friendly place to stay. Me and my friend will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was probably one of the best we've had in years. Staff are really attentive, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Very clean, Car park safe and convenient. Will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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What a great find The retreat is just what you need after a long drive Breakfast being delivered to your room in the morning is a great touch
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Weekend at the lakes

We absolutely loved staying here. Its a beautiful hotel. Our host was really lovely and the room was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. The location was just perfect. Only a short walk to lake Windermere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location Great service and friendly Free parking Room really nice and clean Breakfast was great And we will be back
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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A comfortable guest house

The staffs are friendly. The room is clean and comfortable. The breakfast is good and delicious !
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Fabulous luxury in amazing place

Fabulous Hotel. So warm comfortable and welcoming. Rooms were high standard. Bath with jets was lovely after a walk. Breakfast....too much to eat and so delicious! Staff attentive and friendly.
Windermere 20 mins walk to Bowness
Windermere 20 mins walk ro Bowness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is in a great location for easy access to Windermere. The pool was a short drive away, and as we were there for only a couple of nights we didn't get to use it. The manager was very friendly and helpful. Our bed was comfortable and the shower was lovely. Would be very happy to stay there again on our next visit to Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb, but careful you don't slip in the shower.

Excellent place to stay. Short walk from Windermere town and the shops and restaurants there. Gorgeous property, comfortable beds and the breakfast was excellent. Only complaint was the bathrooms. Very tall tub walls and very slick tub surface with no non-slip shower/tub mats, so it was a miracle I didn't slip and didn't get seriously hurt when taking a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely room, friendly staff! Great comfortable stay 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean and spacious room. Awesome and friendly staff. Great breakfast. Parking for each room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The breakfast was all fresh local produce it was beautiful each morning we had it
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, lovely room and good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Really nice stay staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent, would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Definitely stay again.

The Howbeck was exceptional, with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

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Close to town restaurants, nice home decor
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay. The Howbeck was spotlessly clean, including the bathroom which was beautifully designed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

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Great stay! Breakfast wasn’t great, but the staff was kind and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Lovely stay in Windermere

Really lovely stay at the Howbeck. Nice staff, lovely room and perfect location. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Was a very clean and excellently presented accommodation. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay, comfortable room and lovely breakfast. Ideal location, a short walk into Windermere and then around 15-20 mins walk to Bowness. Being able to leave the car at the hotel before and after check in is a bonus too. Lovely staff as well and very accommodating with us having a baby. Would recommend and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022