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Reviews of Melbourne Guest House This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

3 Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JP, United Kingdom

#16 of 35 B&Bs and inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

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Review Score

Based on 597 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Very comfortable stay, central location, beautiful breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing we didn’t like.

    Location was great, room was immaculate and lovely shower. Breakfast was fabulous.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Will defo be staying again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The location was ideal. The staff were lovely chatty and helpful...they couldn't do enough for us. The pillows were so comfy and the full English was beautiful. Fantastic over night stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    8.0
    Nice Guest House to base yourself for exploring the lakes
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Bed a bit soft for my liking, stairs to the second floor.

    Staff very friendly; breakfast very good with lots of choice. Great location for the Pier and for exploring the lake & restaurants and bars in the town.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly and helpful would definitely stay there again breakfast was superb

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 26, 2025

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Nice guesthouse In a great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    8.0
    Overall, a comfortable and pleasant stay with thoughtful touches and great hospitality.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only issue was the placement of the shelf above the wash basin — it would be more practical if positioned to the side. With the limited space, it was quite difficult to use comfortably. That said, it was manageable for a short stay.

    A nice, clean, and cosy room with a very comfortable bed and convenient access. The designated parking was a great bonus, especially since street parking can be difficult to find during peak season. The host was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Quiet area, nice walk to the lake. Made to feel very welcome, nice breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean and comfortable and relaxing. No problems with car parking.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean host very helpful excellent breakfast

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    A home from home, warm friendly and inviting.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing everything was perfect.

    The Melbourne Guest House is tucked away from the main road on a nice quiet side street. It had its own parking places which is a big bonus. It is a very pretty building, the decor was tasteful and modern, the entrance and dinning rooms were spotless. Our bedroom was very clean, warm and inviting, the bed and pillows were very very comfortable and everything you would need was available from toiletries towels hairdryer and tea and coffee. Our hosts Russell and Julie were very friendly and helpful, breakfast was a very nice experience everything you wanted was available and all good quality 😋. The next time we visit the Lakes we will try to book the Melbourne again, we highly recommend it with every thing only a short walk away, thank you guy for making our stay perfect.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything! Absolutely amazing guest house.. spotlessly clean . breakfast was amazing lots of choice ..Julie did a fantastic job of all the cooking ..Julie and Russ are brilliant hosts..room lovely and a very comfortable bed ..lots of extras in the room ..we will definitely be coming back to stay here again very soon !

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2025

    10
    Fantastic guest house
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely guest house. Well appointed. Russell was very friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely breakfast. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Great stopover to the area. Central location, great hosts, lovely room and beautifully cooked breakfast. Would highly r
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Received a great welcome. Very homely and exceptionally clean. Lovely room. The cooked breakfast was excellent and great choices! Lovely host!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Lovely room, amazing freshly cooked hot breakfast, nothing too much trouble for Julie and Russell the hosts. Highly recommend this little gem 😀

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Would recommend,Everything was really good,Enjoyed our stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Room,Friendly Owners, Breakfast, Parking and Location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    10
    We had a lovely time at the Melbourne guest house. In a perfect location to all amenities. Great hosts.good parking spac
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Lovely friendly hosts. Rooms were really comfortable, especially the bed Good breakfast and choice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    10
    Great location, comfy bed and friendly owners.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing we didn’t like, the only thing i would point is the shower pressure wasn’t great. Other than that everything else was perfect.

    Great location to all the amenities and the lake, the private parking space was great and the owner was very friendly. It was very warm and a fan was provided which was a great touch.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2025

    10
    Cute little room .. great atmosphere.. host was amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    So close to everything.. we could walk everywhere.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    10
    Birthday Treat Break.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My husband found the location a little difficult at first, as the Guest House is up a little bit of a hill, but not a problem really.

    The breakfasts were excellent. Room clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and most helpful.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Lovely B&B in top quality location. Ensuite room was good. Breakfast really nicely done. A short walk to get to Windermere (lake) in Bowness. Bowness has loads of restaurants and cafes - this does mean paying high tourist spot prices though.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Good location

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    Pleasant, comfortable n rekaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was spot on

    Cleanliness and the breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 31, 2025

    8.0
    Nice Guest House a short walk from the centre of Bowness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking was a little bit hard to spot initially, ended up driving around a few times. Breakfast being included within the price would have be nice.

    Clean, well presented guest house with room good facilities.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: July 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, beds were lovely and comfy, breakfast was great.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location and staff

    Stayed in July 2025

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