3 Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JP, United Kingdom
#16 of 35 B&Bs and inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 597 hotel reviews
9.1Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 31, 2025
Paul
United KingdomNothing we didn’t like.
Location was great, room was immaculate and lovely shower. Breakfast was fabulous.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 31, 2025
Catherine
United KingdomNothing.
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
Robert
United KingdomBed 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
Christopher
United KingdomVery friendly and helpful would definitely stay there again breakfast was superb
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 26, 2025
Sam
United KingdomN/A
Nice guesthouse In a great location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 23, 2025
Rukhsana
United KingdomThe 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
Denise
United KingdomVery clean and comfortable and relaxing. No problems with car parking.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Lewis
United KingdomVery clean host very helpful excellent breakfast
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 22, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomNothing 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
Samantha
United KingdomEverything! 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
Michelle
AustraliaNothing
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
Shirley
United KingdomN/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
Karen
United KingdomNothing
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
Lou
United KingdomNothing
Room,Friendly Owners, Breakfast, Parking and Location.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 17, 2025
Bernard
United KingdomN/A
Lovely friendly hosts. Rooms were really comfortable, especially the bed Good breakfast and choice
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Joanne
United KingdomThere 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
Kelly
AustraliaSo close to everything.. we could walk everywhere.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 9, 2025
Elizabeth
United KingdomMy 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
Vic
United KingdomLovely 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
Alan
United KingdomNothing
Good location
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 1, 2025
David
United KingdomEverything was spot on
Cleanliness and the breakfast
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 31, 2025
Adele
United KingdomParking 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
Sophie
United KingdomPerfect location, beds were lovely and comfy, breakfast was great.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 25, 2025
Sue
United KingdomLocation and staff
Stayed in July 2025
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