Fallbarrow Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3DJ, United Kingdom
#22 of 35 B&Bs and inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 110 B&B reviews
8.9Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 10, 2025
Julie
United KingdomWe 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
Sheila
United KingdomLiked everything
Great location , excellent staff
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 17, 2025
Austin
United KingdomThe 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
Corinna
United KingdomVery small room but we were aware of the size.
Great location and lovely host
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 30, 2025
Tony
United KingdomNothing
Really nice and close to where we wanted
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 16, 2025
Charmian
United KingdomNA
Great location, Jill was so welcoming and very chatty. Fabulous breakfast
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 13, 2025
Kathleen
United KingdomVery nice lovely hostess breakfast was really tasty
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: May 18, 2025
George
United Kingdomcleanliness
Breakfast and communication
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Christine
United KingdomThe 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
Julie
United KingdomDecour 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
Hope
United KingdomI 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
Allan
United KingdomBit dated but clean and comfortable
Excellent location
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: October 29, 2024
Paul
United KingdomOnly jam, marmalade, and Orange Juice available, expected more choice
Location
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 10, 2024
Garry
AustraliaBathroom was a bit tight.
Great location wonderful hosts, great breakfast.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Lisa
United KingdomNo 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
Carolyn
United KingdomShower 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
Katie
United KingdomJill 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
Tamara
AustraliaJill and Phillip are so welcoming and friendly.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: June 24, 2024
Wess
United KingdomThere 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
Janet
United KingdomNothing. 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
Michelle
United KingdomFantastic 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
Insar
United KingdomMy 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
Brian
AustraliaExcellent cooked breakfast, nice and large for the morning kick off. Followed with toast and juice.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Brian
United KingdomNothing to add
Lovely room, excellent breakfast and the lovely Jill looked after us
Stayed in June 2024
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