The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only)

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Scored 9.7
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

About this property

Just 1804 feet from Windermere Railway Station, in the town center, the Hideaway at Windermere provides modern bed and breakfast accommodations with stylish rooms and great service. This guest house is exclusively for adults and completely nonsmoking. In the mornings, full English breakfast is available and is cooked to order. Complimentary tea and cakes are also served in the afternoons. The Hideaway is a 10-minute walk from the village of center of Windermere and a 30-minute stroll from Bowness. Ambleside is just 10 minutes' drive away and Kendal is a 15-minute drive from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.9)

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

  • Free Parking Available On Site

Availability

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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kim
United States United States
“Beautiful place with spacious rooms and great breakfast. Easy walk to the train station and to town. Really nice staff.”
Marianne
United States United States
“Fantastic breakfast! Very friendly staff. Nice landscaping. Quiet location.”
Richard
United States United States
“Lovely B&B with super friendly staff, amazing breakfast choices, and comfortable room.”
Lara
United States United States
“Staff was very friendly and helpful. Richard the owner had great suggestions on where to go and what to do. Room was great.”
Darren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful Hotel. Really lovely team and very friendly. Lovely touch with homemade cake. Plus a cracking breakfast.”
Paul
Australia Australia
“The name says it all, a little Hideaway. The room was large with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent and you were also provided with a bouns cake of the day. The location was very central.”
Fernanda
Canada Canada
“The property was charming and well-appointed. It’s a beautiful old house, updated for comfort. The hosts and staff were all very helpful and friendly, in particular, Richard, who went above and beyond in providing assistance!”
Ning
China China
“If you need a place to hideaway, it’s a perfect choice. Richard and the team are very friendly and helpful. Very easily get to Windermere station and center, but it’s still very quiet because of its location. The room is just comfortable,...”
Atherton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A very warm and friendly atmosphere from the second you arrive you are made to feel at home, nothing is too much trouble and the variety you are offered at breakfast is amazing, and you also get home made cake daily for your stay and it is delicious.”
Anonymous
China China
“The property was very clean and cozy, the breakfast and the homemade cakes were amazing. The location is great since it is close to the Windermere railway station and bus stops, so it was convenient to travel around the Lake District; also walking...”

Managed by Richard & Lisa Gornall

Company review score: 10Based on 439 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Both originally from the North West of England, Richard and I studied Food & Hospitality at universities in Sheffield and Liverpool respectively. But our paths didn’t cross until several years later, when we were both working within the Inflight Services team at Virgin Atlantic Airways; romance blossomed, and the rest as they say, is history! We were very fortunate to travel extensively with our roles at Virgin and whilst working in the far corners of the globe, we experienced some of the best hospitality in the world. The Hideaway presented the opportunity for us to combine and share our skills to create a luxurious hotel experience in Windermere; pampering for guests looking to treat themselves without having to seriously break the bank. We set about the transformation, and The Hideaway at Windermere was born.

Property info

Built in 1890, this was the former school masters house for the college next door (now converted apartments). The main aim was to sympathetically revive the Victorian features whilst adding a contemporary twist. Pulling on the inspirations and experiences of our travels, we planned, designed and project managed the renovation ourselves; choosing and co-ordinating all finishes, colours & fabrics with meticulous detail. In 2008, we were awarded 4 Yellow Stars by the AA which signifies being in the top ten percent of the four star category. Continual improvements have followed with the completion of more guest rooms. We have searched high and low to gather our small team who share in our passion for great breakfasts and homemade cakes, exceptional service & stylish surroundings. We really couldn't do this without them, and together, it is our aim to consistently deliver The Hideaway experience in this beautiful part of the world. We hope to welcome you very soon.

Languages Spoken

English,Hungarian,Polish

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Check-in is strictly from 15:00 to 19:00. The Hideaway At Windermere requests that all guests provide an expected arrival time at the time of booking.

Arrivals after 19:00 will be treated as a no-show and will be charged in full, as per cancelation policy.

Please note that The Hideaway has a strict nonsmoking policy. Guests will be asked to vacate the room immediately if evidence of smoking is found, and a minimum charge of GBP 200.00 will be applied to the credit/debit card used to make the reservation, to cover all additional cleaning and dry cleaning costs.

Bookings for 3 rooms or more cannot be accepted.

Please note, there is no elevator at the property, and as a result it may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

Please inform The Hideaway At Windermere (Adults only) of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.