Title: The Governance Apartments - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=106839771&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # The Governance Apartments Apartment with free parking, near Lake Windermere ## Photo gallery for The Governance Apartments ![Luxury Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living area - The Governance Apartments (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106840000/106839800/106839771/52cd1fc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Luxury Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living room - The Governance Apartments (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106840000/106839800/106839771/0ef933fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Living room - The Governance Apartments (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106840000/106839800/106839771/de5fa0be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchen | Private kitchen - The Governance Apartments (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106840000/106839800/106839771/94cfdf5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Governance Apartments (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106840000/106839800/106839771/a96c1927.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Prices - Amenities - Policies The Governance Apartments provides a garden and more. 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[Visit our Windermere travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere.dx5478) [View more Apartments in Windermere](https://www.expedia.ca/Windermere-Apartments.d5478-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.37609%2C-2.90504&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xhAi5KaNFFNPaICUAtYBiZOvkbQ=) Holly Rd, Windermere, England, LA23 2AF ### What's nearby - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 16 min walk \- 1.4 km - ![World of Beatrix Potter featuring bird life](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087973/94e2d954-d771-492d-9fff-522e835f58d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) World of Beatrix Potter 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Orrest Head 18 min walk \- 1.4 km - Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Bowness Pier 3 min drive \- 2.0 km ### Getting around - Windermere Station 10 min walk - Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) 114 min drive ### Restaurants - Homeground 3 min walk - The Westmorland Inn 18 min walk - Toast 5 min walk - The Crafty Baa 6 min walk - Brown Sugar 5 min walk ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Governance Apartments Apartment with free parking, near Lake Windermere This apartment building features express check-in, express check-out, and a garden. Self parking is free. Each apartment features free WiFi, an electric kettle, and a flat-screen TV. The Governance Apartments offers 6 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 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Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free secured self parking on site ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ### Bathroom - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator ### Services and conveniences - Virtual front desk ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 6 units - Garden ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests Guests are recommended to download the property's Smoobu Guest App mobile app before check-in Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, private entrance ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Cleaning fee: GBP 35 per accommodation, per stay (varies per unit) We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as The Governance Apartments Apartment The Governance Apartments Windermere The Governance Apartments Apartment Windermere ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Governance Apartments pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Governance Apartments? ### What time is check-out at The Governance Apartments? ### Where is The Governance Apartments located? ## Have a question? 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