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Rum Doodle B&B

Property class: 4

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A hallway with patterned flooring, a wooden staircase, and a bookshelf with books.
A dining area with wicker chairs and a wooden table, a bookshelf, and a string of lights.
A stone house with a bay window, surrounded by greenery.
A white metal table and two white metal chairs in an outdoor setting with greenery in the background.
A bed with a headboard, two pillows, and a decorative pillow with a coat of arms.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EN
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room (8) Roll Top Bath in Bedroom

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a wardrobe, a mirror, and a wall decorated with vintage suitcases.

Superior Double Room (8) Roll Top Bath in Bedroom

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

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6)) Breakfast Served in Bedroom

A four-poster canopy bed with a nightstand and lamp, a chair, and a table with flowers.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6)) Breakfast Served in Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room (4)

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

Standard Double Room (4)

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

View all photos for Double Room (7)

A bedroom with a bed, two chairs, a desk with a lamp, a suitcase, and a television on the wall.

Double Room (7)

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

View all photos for Double Room (Small (3))

A neatly made bed with a black metal frame and white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room (Small (3))

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

View all photos for King Bed Breakfast Served in Bedroom

A bedroom with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a dining table with chairs, and a window with shutters.

King Bed Breakfast Served in Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (1)

A room with two wooden beds, a chair, a dresser, and a large mirror.

Double or Twin Room (1)

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

View all photos for Suite (9)

A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, stone wall, wooden bed frame, and two bedside lamps.

Suite (9)

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

View all photos for Double Room (Four Poster (5))

A cozy bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, and a bookshelf filled with books.

Double Room (Four Poster (5))

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Rum Doodle B&B

Along with a garden, this guesthouse has free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas.
Rum Doodle B&B offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Windermere guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Rum Doodle B&B. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Windermere. Features include free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
Guests are served free full 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

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1879

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
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 8 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

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

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; cash is not accepted
This property does not have a front desk. 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 8 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival.
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

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rum Doodle Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Hotel
Rum Doodle Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Braemount House Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere, Lake District
Rum Doodle B&B
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere Lake District
Rum Doodle B B
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse Windermere

Rum Doodle B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 214 out of 259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 40 out of 259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 259 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, staff friendly
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay, the cleanliness was exceptional and the waitress at breakfast was amazing. Off road parking was a big plus and the location is ideal for both bowness and windermere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money in charismatic B&B. Breakfast very good quality and service excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous bed and breakfast. Friendly staff, lovely room and incredible breakfast. Our second stay here and will definitely go back again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely b&b, very comfortable and cute. The location is walkable and the check in was friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay within walking distance to Windermere Fantastic breakfast and very welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely characterful B&B in a quiet and convenient location for Windermere. Rooms very clean, welcoming staff with a superb breakfast and would visit again when in the Lake District.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Interesting and quirky. Friendly staff Great location V good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
10 min walk to the lake passing shops, cafes and bars, breakfast was lovely served to our large room with table in the bay window, so clean and homely
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ming

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very kind. Breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Five stars from me. Lovely place to stay, cracking breakfast safe parking, clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Would happily stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely comfy bed and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, breakfast was heavenly and decor was so quirky and fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B&B with a homely feel, spotlessly clean bedroom and bathroom, free and easy parking. Staff were lovely and friendly and I would highly recommend a stay at Rum Doodle . One of the best full English breakfasts I’ve had at any accommodation. Thank you for the hospitality 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice b&b. Room was nice and clean. Breakfast was really nice. Recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George

Brilliant breakfast lovely and freshly made could not fault it . The room we stayed in nice and clean we had a nice peaceful sleep. Parking wasn't a problem plenty of room to park your car. Overall I'd definitely go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very nice room with a good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Battiste

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good check in indications and good breakfast. Free parking
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property and friendly/welcoming staff. Lovely breakfast. Great location. Would recommend .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hosts and delicious breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean new refit bathroom great hosts great breakfast great location worth visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay, amazing place! Superb location for accessing Windermere, Bowness and beyond. We’ll definitely be back 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Friendly and attentive staff, great breakfast, and the attic room we stayed in was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, in-between Windermere and Bowness. Lovely clean room, friendly staff and fantastic breakfast 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

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