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Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom | Bathroom
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Restaurant
Luxury Double Room
Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

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New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom

Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Howbeck Guest House

This smoke-free guesthouse features a bar/lounge, a sauna, and express check-in. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-out.
Howbeck Guest House offers 11 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and portable fans. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include a sauna.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Howbeck Guest House, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include luggage storage
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Windermere and a few minutes from Bowness Pier
As a guest of Howbeck Guest House, you'll find a sauna, express check-in, and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

This 5-star Windermere guesthouse is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
The front desk at this property is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 72 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in information and an access code. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Howbeck Hotel Guest House
Howbeck Hotel Guest House Windermere
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Howbeck Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 144 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Definitely stay again.

The Howbeck was exceptional, with a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely and friendly place to stay. Me and my friend will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely room and good breakfast. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Agnieszka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to town restaurants, nice home decor
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ceinwen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay. The Howbeck was spotlessly clean, including the bathroom which was beautifully designed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay! Breakfast wasn’t great, but the staff was kind and hospitable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One to go back too

We had a great nights sleep and a 10/10 breakfast. Staff were absolutely friendly
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was a very clean and excellently presented accommodation. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place!

Well recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pui Sheung Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Kean Huat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is strategically located. Easy access to food and grocery stores.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shota

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Retreat.

If you’re looking for a relaxing, peaceful getaway, we highly recommend booking The Retreat. From the moment we arrived, the friendly and helpful staff made us feel welcome. Our spacious room was equipped with great amenities, and we especially loved the spa bath with air bubbles the perfect way to unwind before bed. In the morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with plenty of options, served on our private patio, before taking a short walk into Windermere. Everything about our stay was just wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rezin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent place to stay

Wonderful hospitality by Steve & the ladies. Delicious breakfast. very attentive staff, nothing is too much of a trouble always willing to help. Very clean and comfortable place to stay. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siu Kei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Howbeck and Retreat Stay Review

There are a lot of different breakfast options, and the food is great especially the bacon in Eggs Benedict and the sourdough bread. The spa bath is great, and the bathroom is nice. The only problem is the extra bed is a bit too soft, and the bed is a bit too low. Access to transport is near, as Windermere Library bus stop is near (basically in front of the hotel!), so is Windermere Railway Station as it’s an 10 minute walk via High Street. Overall the stay is pretty good.
Full Cumberland Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025