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About this property
Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness. It offers vintage-style, luxury accommodation including Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests at Rum Doodle receive complimentary tea and coffee on arrival, with homemade cakes, or a glass of wine and light snacks if arriving after 19:00. The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an en suite bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. An award-winning breakfast is provided in the morning, made from locally sourced ingredients. Smoked fish, free-range eggs, and artisan bread feature on the menu.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Michael
United Kingdom
“Another excellent stay with friends at Rum Doodle Well looked after by great and very helpful staff See you all again in November” - Payne
United Kingdom
“The property was situated on a quiet road and offered spectacular views, looking very charming from the outside. Upon our arrival, we were greeted by the hotel staff, who escorted us to our room. It was absolutely gorgeous, featuring a king-size...” - Joanne
United Kingdom
“Really comfortable beds, great breakfast. Quiet location which was near to Windermere.” - Betty
United Kingdom
“Room decorated nicely, comfortable and clean for a nice rest after a days travel. Breakfast was delicious. Accommodated self-check in.” - Stephanie
United Kingdom
“OMG Best Breakfast ever ! Ideal location in between Windermere & Bowness. Beautiful property/rooms. Extremely helpful staff.” - Denis
United Kingdom
“The breakfast was excellent. We didn't walk around the area we tended to drive wherever we went but the location was good.” - Ann
United Kingdom
“The staff at Rum Doodle were friendly and professional, each bedroom had its own individual theme which were clean and tidy” - Hannah
United Kingdom
“Fantastic guest house, room was so homely and cosy. The breakfast was the perfect set up for the day of walking ahead. Great location and walking distance in between Windermere and then Bowness-on-Windermere. Staff were so friendly and helpful...” - Catarina
United Kingdom
“Super cute room, great breakfast, good location, parking and lovely reception!” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Lovely clean friendly b&b fab rooms with everything you need great choice of breakfast close to all amenities the area has to offer plenty of parking spaces”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.





The fine print
Kindly note Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B does not accept bookings of 7 or more guests.
Please inform the guest house of your estimated arrival time.
The hotel does not accept American Express.
Rum Doodle can accommodate requests for special events. The property has an award-winning Gremillet champagne for GBP 30, and its own Rum Doodle Prosecco at GBP 15, plus Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc at GBP 10, fresh flowers from GBP 30, and red silk rose petals can be scattered across a bed for GBP 10. Local handmade chocolates from Huttons of Bowness from GBP 10 can be sourced too. Please just call or email to arrange any requests for special occasions.
Rooms only cater for 2 persons and children only above the age of 12 are only permitted
Please inform Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B 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.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.