St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house situated between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village centre, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property. St John's Lodge offers an extensive range of cooked breakfasts including traditional English, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and fresh fish dishes. There is free access to an off-site health club, located 2 miles from St John's Lodge. This provides free access to a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes for all guests during their stay, including on check out day. There is a small car park on-site and further parking close-by. The hosts offer advice for local walks, events and restaurants. There is a small garden with a mix of plants and garden furniture. There is also free hire of local guides, maps, board games and umbrellas.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Norman
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast outstanding. Room fantastic. Friendliness of staff exemplary. Would recommend to friends and will stay there every time in Windermere.”
Barry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Exactly what you desire in a b and b but with extras like the off site leisure facilities and the early and late checkout. The hotel is people centered which was a breath of fresh air. Thank you to the owners who made my 70th birthday experience...”
Martin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A wonderfully presented and huge room and amazing choice of options for breakfast. The hosts were very welcoming and friendly, my partner was especially pleased she got to pet their dog!”
Neelam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really nice room and nice ambiance. Loved the breakfast and the staff were nice as well.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast choice was amazing; fresh fruit, cereals, natural fruits, an arrangement of yoghurts, lots of different juices and to top it all a wonderful full English breakfast. Excellently prepared , cooked and presented.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location not far from either town, very clean with friendly staff and a good breakfast”
Cavestany
Jersey Jersey
“We had such a wonderful stay at this lodge! The place is very cozy, spotless, and clearly well cared for. Since it’s run directly by the owners, the service feels personal and truly superb. The location is excellent—just a few minutes’ walk to...”
Ian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Upon arrival, Rich the owner spent a good ten minutes giving advice on the hotel operation, local facilities and the local area. Breakfast was exceptional”
Sara
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is absolutely amazing, the breakfast is great and yummy. Ada and Rich are amazing hosts. The bedroom was also great and very clean.”
Ferioli
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Rich and Ada were fantastic hosts! Very kind and attentive to any detail, they even helped us drying our clothes after a very wet hike! Room was perfect and super clean. Breakfast was absolutely delicious, with plenty of options to choose from....”

Managed by Rich Downes

Company review score: 9.8Based on 290 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

I was brought up in Windermere and am delighted (and happy!) to be helping others to enjoy their stay!! We provide an awesome breakfast and can answer your questions so that you make the most of your stay in this beautiful part of the world.

Property information

We work hard to make our guests feel welcome at St John's Lodge with a warm welcome, advice about the area, a peaceful night and a great breakfast! St John's Lodge has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 plus the Visit England 4 Stars, Silver Award for its rooms and customer service and The Breakfast Award. We've worked to improve our cleaning procedures and will be happy to host you at our thoroughly clean guest house :-)

Neighbourhood information

We have excellent access to fabulous lakes, mountains and rivers. We are also surrounded by very good options for restaurants, cafés and country inns in the villages of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere - only a 6 minute walk away. We have a bus stop hub 50 metres from us for easy, frequent access to Lakeland beauty spots like Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Keswick, Coniston and Hawkshead. St John's Lodge is perfectly placed, away from the busy village hubs but with an easy, short walk. :-)

Languages spoken

English,French,Polish

Property surroundings

House rules

St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:30 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverSoloUnionPay credit cardBankcardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note private parking is limited. Additional public parking can be found beside the property.

All guests have free access to the off-site Choices Health Club, a 7-minute drive from St John's Lodge. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness classes and beauty treatments and massages available.

Driving Instructions:

- Leave the M6 at junction 36. St John's Lodge is 17 miles from the M6.

- Travel along the A590 by-passing Kendal and then at a large roundabout take the second exit, signposted

- A591 for Windermere

-Turn off the A591 at Windermere (The Windermere Hotel is in front of you and the entrance to Windermere train station is on your left)

- Continue down through Windermere village on the one-way system to Lake Road – the main road to Bowness

- You will pass a Lakeland slate monument known as Baddeley Clock on your left, then Morgan’s Dentist and then St John’s Lodge is only a few more doors down on your left.

Please inform St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.