About this property

Parking: Virginia cottage does not have any onsite parking but public parking is available nearby. Pets welcome in all rooms. Please state if you are bringing a pet when booking. This charming traditional stone and slate guest house is situated close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Each room at Virginia Cottage is individually styled and features a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, and facilities for making tea and coffee. All rooms also have a private bathroom with a hairdyer. WiFi is free in all areas of the B&B. Virginia Cottage offers a variety of breakfast options, made using locally sourced produce. Lake Windermere can be reached in only a minutes’ walk from the cottage, and Windermere Golf Club is a 5-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8

    • Breakfast info

    • Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free


Availability

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Marshall
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very clean, big bedroom, bonus of having a jacuzzi bath
  • Vivienne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was lovely, little Gem of a place. The Hosts were so welcoming. Great breakfast 👍. Very Doggy friendly our Tilly loved it too!! Thank you 😊
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Owners were lovely exceptionally dog friendly which is a major plus for us
  • Verity
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Centrally located. Easy to walk wherever in town you need to be. Communication prior to arrival was great. Angus greeted us as planned on arrival and was really friendly, knowledgable and amenable. We had the room with skylight only, but even in...
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Close to everything and so clean and friendly staff.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Wonderful reception and truly love dogs there. We had a block wide power outage the first night but the owners were extremely accommodating. If you have a dog this is the place to stay.
  • Pumbabrooks
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location very close to Lake Windermere itself, Lovely hosts with superb local knowledge. Lovely historic Old building very well presented.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful and clean, superb location! The breakfast was incredible, our hosts were the kindest people, couldn’t do enough for us.
  • Jemma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved how friendly the hosts were, lovely couple and made us feel at home, Enjoyed the home cooked full English breakfasts. great value for your money will definitely be booking with them again
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location excellent price and the hosts were the perfect couple thanks Virginia cottage for three wonderful days

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

House rules

Virginia Cottage Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this 7 days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 19
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 08:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property is adults only and cannot accommodate children.

Please note that check-in after 17:00 is not possible.

Please note that there is no lift at the property.

PLEASE NOTE 5PM IS THE LATEST CHECK IN TIME ACCEPTED

Please note that parking is available nearby for an additional charge. Guests are unable to reserve a spot in advance.

Please note that there is an extra fee of 10 GBP per night for a dog.

Please inform Virginia Cottage 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.

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of £100 is required. The property charges this days before arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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