Oakfold House

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Oakfold House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. Offering free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens it is an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the Lake District. Rooms at Oakfold House are elegant in style, and some have traditional fireplaces. Each has an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a drinks tray for tea, coffee and biscuits. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each morning with meat sourced from award-winning local butchers Higginsons of Grange. Lighter options are also available including Scottish smoked salmon, grilled kippers and bircher muesli.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

    • 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, Buffet

    • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Julie
    Australia Australia
    “We had the most wonderful stay at Oakfold House, truly one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Everything was spotless, the beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the whole house has such a warm and cosy atmosphere. Robyn and Chris...”
  • Kim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “This little gem of a B&B was exceptional to say the least. The room was to an excellent standard in cleanliness and facilities. To wake up to the smell of freshly baking bread was a real bonus as well as the delicious cooked to order Cumbrian...”
  • Gurmej
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “location and parking facilities vgood breakfast with choice”
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The accommodation was lovely beautiful room with lots of space Lovely breakfast 😋 Friendly and the owners were happy to help.”
  • Audrey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Beautiful spot, very easy to get around from here and the room was perfect. The breakfast was delicious both mornings of our stay and the hosts were very welcoming and made check in very easy!”
  • Lorraine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything was excellent from our room to breakfast choices. Vegetarian sausage exceptionally delicious. Definitely be back x”
  • Debbie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The whole experience, the hosts couldn't do enough for you. Will go back again”
  • Linda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely stay was spotlessly clean lovely hosts and breakfast was beautiful lovely and hot and tasty in easy reach of buses cant fault the oakfold house would recommend anyone”
  • Xiao
    China China
    “This house is perfect: 1. It is conveniently located, quiet despite being in a bustling area, and clean and comfortable. 2. The breakfast is sumptuous and delicious. Chris's cooking skills are amazing, and the ingredients are fresh and prepared...”
  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I chose Oakfold House as my accommodation for my very first solo holiday. I am so glad I did. This holiday was a big deal to me, a huge confidence hurdle for me to overcome and I felt safe and looked after at Oakfold. My room was beautiful,...”

Managed by Robyn & Chris

Company review score: 9.8Based on 611 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We purchased and moved into Oakfold House in September 2023 after running a small bed and breakfast in Crail, near St Andrews in Scotland.

Property information

Oakfold House is a beautiful 4 star rated period Victorian residence built in Lakeland stone and retaining many original features. We are conveniently located in a quiet position between Bowness and Windermere, and are just a short walk away from both the Lake and Windermere itself.

Neighbourhood information

There is a lot to do within Bowness and Windermere. The Lake is gorgeous all year round, with the different colours that reflect the seasons. There are boat trips that can be taken to other towns and locations around the Lake. There are a number of different walks too that are varied depending on experience and expectations. For those who like to shop, Bowness has plenty of independent shops that are not found in other high streets. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs catering for differing tastes as well as opportunities for that well-earned pint.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Oakfold House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
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 5 years are welcome.

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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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property reserves the right to not grant guests access to the property if they exceed the maximum room capacity.

Guest arriving outside of the stated check-in times without prior arrangement may be turned away.

Guest will be charged a fee if they are found to have caused any damages during their stay.

The off road parking is free, but there are 5 spaces for 8 bedrooms. There is also street parking close to Oakfold House which offers no restrictions.

Please inform Oakfold 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.

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

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