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Reviews of The Bay House Lake View Guest House - Adults Only 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!

Fallbarrow Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DJ, United Kingdom

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

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Review Score

Based on 110 B&B reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: August 10, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We arrived at the guest house & Jill who owned it met us, very friendly & always smiling, she showed us to the room & it was lovely & clean & we had a view with the lake, the breakfast was absolutely beautiful, they couldn't do enough for you, would highly recommend the guest house & would stay again, your also right in the middle of the centre so close to everything. ❤️

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2025

    10
    We will definatly return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Liked everything

    Great location , excellent staff

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The narrow lane in the old part meant parking was not possible. However a short walk away was a large car park but the bit I didn't like was the £21 parking fee for 2 nights.otherwise no complaints k

    Small & homely and nicely situated in centre of town and all amenities

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: July 14, 2025

    8.0
    Great location and comfortable room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Very small room but we were aware of the size.

    Great location and lovely host

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2025

    9.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Really nice and close to where we wanted

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2025

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

    NA

    Great location, Jill was so welcoming and very chatty. Fabulous breakfast

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2025

    10
    Loved every minute this is our happy place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very nice lovely hostess breakfast was really tasty

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2025

    10
    Excellent lovely people who run establishment
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    cleanliness

    Breakfast and communication

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2025

    8.0
    Loved it being so near to the lake, plenty of pubs , restaurants and shops
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower was very weak

    We arrived super early as we expected the roads and motorway to be hectic as easter weekend. Jill made us welcome the minute we landed, and made us a breakfast even though she didnt have to do any of this.The view onto the lake ( we had the bay window on the 1st floor) the super comfy bed, the breakfast lovely with plenty of choice, full English, cereal, marmalade, jams, tea, coffee. More than enough to set us up for the day.. our room so seriously cozy and comfy with kettle in the room and hair dryer.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decour is a little dated, needs freshening up. Only 2 electricity sockets, so had to keep unplugging things to use hairdryer/straighteners/charge items, would not stop me returning.

    Great location, friendly lovely people. Very helpful. Great full English breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    10
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I don't have anything negative to say about the stay!

    Beautiful hotel. Very clean and well maintained. Jill was very welcoming, polite and helpful as soon as she greeted us at the door right to the end of our stay. The breakfast was exceptional too! The hotel was just a short walk to the pubs, shops and promenade too.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bit dated but clean and comfortable

    Excellent location

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: October 29, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only jam, marmalade, and Orange Juice available, expected more choice

    Location

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was a bit tight.

    Great location wonderful hosts, great breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    9.0
    A lovely break, in a lovely B&B with great hosts....definitely going back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No parking at the Bay House, but stayed in long stay car park just 5 minutes walk away.

    Had a lovely stay at the Bay House. Hosts were so friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Our room was clean and had everything we needed. We were on the top floor, had a great view of the lake and 2 minutes walk from Bowness. Breakfast was lovely and plenty to fill us up for the day! The Bay House was good value for money and we will stay there again without hesitation 🙂

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 19, 2024

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

    Shower could have been a little cleaner but aside that it was great

    Really lovely host great bed and brilliant location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 9, 2024

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

    Jill was so friendly she messaged me a couple of days before our arrival so I had her contact number and telling me about the check in procedure she was extremely helpful. Breakfast was lovely and the location was brilliant. We can't wait to stay again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2024

    9.0
    A warm and welcoming vibe in a fabulous location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jill and Phillip are so welcoming and friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2024

    10
    Brilliant stay, fantastic hospitality and breakfast was superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was nothing I didn’t like about the property but my message to others would be not to be put off by the exterior look.

    Nice hidden location off the Main Street. Nice and clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 23, 2024

    10
    We'll be back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing. What more can I say?

    Jill and Phil are great hosts. Excellent breakfast. The location, very close to the centre but away from the hustle and bustle so lovely and quiet. We had a lovely view from our room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 13, 2024

    10
    Great stay, would definitely recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic location, lovely clean and comfortable room, excellent breakfast and Jill is a very welcoming and friendly host.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2024

    10
    Lovely and peaceful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    My only criticism was that the dining area could have been turned into a lounge during the day to meet the other guests but apart from that the place was emaculate and clean and the bed was so comfy. I was very happy with the Bay House. Thank you to Jill and her husband for making me feel welcome and looking afte me

    The location was perfect, only a few minutes walk to the lakeside, The bedrooms were lovely and clean and the morning breakfast was excellent.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    10
    We found Jill and Phil very friendly and helpful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room with Lake View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Excellent cooked breakfast, nice and large for the morning kick off. Followed with toast and juice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Double Room with Lake view
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to add

    Lovely room, excellent breakfast and the lovely Jill looked after us

    Stayed in June 2024

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