About this property
Historic Setting: Bowness Guest House in Bowness offers a 3-star experience housed in a historic building. The property is adults-only and features garden views. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms include private bathrooms with walk-in showers, tea and coffee makers, and free toiletries. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe. Convenient Location: Located 4-minutes from the World of Beatrix Potter, the guest house is 16 km from Kendal Castle and 38 km from Derwentwater Lake. Boating is available in the surroundings. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and room cleanliness.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Faye
United Kingdom
“Beautiful guest house spotlessly clean. Michelle was very friendly and helpful” - Dylan
United Kingdom
“Very clean and has everything we needed. Very good location and parking on street available for free.” - Lap
Hong Kong
“A friendly host and the room is clean. Location is a 12mins ride of bus from train station although bus schedule is unpredictable. It is a good unit for a short stay.” - Nic
United Kingdom
“A lovely guest house in the centre of Bowness, very central for shops, restaurants and the lake for boat trips. Michelle the owner was very friendly and helpful and the room was comfortable, nicely decorated and spotlessly clean. We loved our stay...” - Sandra
United Kingdom
“Great location very clean and lovely hosts who took care of you.very dog friendly room with own entrance.” - Ray
United Kingdom
“Parking right outside the door , easy access to the town” - David
United Kingdom
“Very good. Great location , very clean and comfortable, will definitely be going back” - Karen
Australia
“Everything Lovely room with a great view over town The room was very comfortable and clean … loved it …special touches make the difference Michelle and her husband were very welcoming and friendly” - Samantha
United Kingdom
“The location was fabulous, the hosts were lovely and the room was clean, bright and had everything you needed. Even got new water every morning and clean towels and tea and coffee, was great value for money and would defo be back” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“In a fab location, room was large & well furnished with 2 large windows letting in lots of light. The bed was one of the comfiest I’ve ever slept in. The shower room was really modern plus everything felt very clean.”

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Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note pets can only be accommodated in the Superior King Room.
Please inform Bowness Guest House 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.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to £100 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.