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Storrs Gate House

5.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with free breakfast

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Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Set in the picturesque surroundings of Lake Windermere, Storrs Gate House offers a warm welcome with English breakfast, a charming garden, and mini golf on site. Connect to WiFi or simply unwind on the sun-kissed terrace; previous guests have praised this guesthouse for its tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (6)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Mini golf

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
The current price is CNY1,248
CNY1,498 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10

Why we love this property

Garden-era elegance
Victorian architecture defines this hotel's stately presence. Guests can wander through the verdant garden that complements its historic charm.
Locally-sourced fare
Free English breakfast includes vegetarian and vegan options. Locally-sourced ingredients comprise 80% of meals. In-room champagne service adds luxury.
Sleep sanctuary
Every room boasts hypo-allergenic bedding, champagne service, and a Select Comfort mattress. Blackout drapes ensure a peaceful slumber.

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room (Large) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Comfort Double or Twin Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Queen Anne) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Queen Anne)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Victorian) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Victorian)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Jacobean) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, Select Comfort beds, desk, blackout drapes

Suite (Jacobean)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3JD

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 104 min drive
  • Windermere Station - 5 min drive
  • Burneside Station - 11 min drive
  • Staveley Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Storrs Gate House

Storrs Gate House offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Guests can keep active with onsite mini golf, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and English breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9 AM. Other highlights at this Victorian guest house include a terrace and a garden.

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9 AM

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1896
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Select Comfort mattress
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • LED light bulbs
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Also known as

Storrs Gate House Windermere
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Storrs Gate House Hotel Windermere
Storrs Gate House Windermere, Lake District
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Frequently asked questions

Does Storrs Gate House offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Storrs Gate House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Storrs Gate House?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Storrs Gate House?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Storrs Gate House?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

What is there to do at Storrs Gate House and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and windsurfing. Storrs Gate House also has a garden.

What's the area around Storrs Gate House like?

Storrs Gate House is a short 4-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 13 minutes' walk from Bowness Pier.

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Reviews

Storrs Gate House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, abundant, and delicious, setting guests up for the day. (20 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

We had a great couple of days. The room was very spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We were well looked after and would definitely stay here again the next time we visit the Lake District.
Gary, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location, staff, breakfast and facilities. Great stay.
Neil, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Storrs

Best stay ever at Storrs Gate House cosy friendly well looked after stay can’t wait to go back! Very central location and Storrs only too pleased to give us the best advice possible where to visit in the area.
Diann, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fabulous stay in the Storrs gate bed and breakfast. Everything was wonderful. Our room was lovely and the breakfast was very nice. It's just a short walk to lake Windermere and all amenities. Really lovely!
Helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent accommodation

Suzanne and Glenn were the perfect hosts with a great deal of knowledge about places to eat and also places to visit.The breakfast is top knotch and they cater to most needs.Nothing was to much trouble.Your room was cleaned every day.I would recommend this place to people and friends.It also has free parking.
Gary, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous stay for wedding on Windermere

Beautiful accommodation, Suzanne was very welcoming, helpful and looked after us during our stay. Room was so lovely, big French windows were so beautiful.
Rebecca, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay in a lovely little B&B. Convenient location just half a mile from Bowness, close to the marina. Beautiful surroundings and the B&B is run by a lovely old couple. Perfect for a few days in the Lake District
Johan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great B&B experience.
Joe, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good overnight stay - bedroom ok but felt cluttered & rubbish found under a table - breakfast very good & hosts very considerate
Alison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely accommodation with great hosts. Highly recommended.
Ergin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Anazing

Amazing place Amazing hosts Amazing food We will definitely be back and would recommend Storrs Gate to anyone Thank you Susanne and Glenn
Jacqueline, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Gorgeous property, clean, comfortable and with lovely hosts
Gillian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly hosts, good location and a lovely b&b.

10/10 Exceptional

Great b&b

Wonderful stay with really lovely hosts . Would highly recommend
Christine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is by far the best stay we have ever had as a couple visiting the Lake District very frequently. The house is absolutely beautiful and the owners Susan and Glenn were the most wonderful hosts. The rooms are absolutely stunning and the quality of the breakfast is 5 star.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We arrived to a warm welcome and the friendliness and kindness continued throughout our stay Amazing breakfast cooked to perfection Situated in a perfect place with everything accessible Ample parking would highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in Bowness
Stuart, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Ex

Wonderful welcome and very attentive staff. Room was very nice, clean and quaint. Highly recommend
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Susann and Glenn are excellent hosts, warm, friendly, and so helpful. We really enjoyed our stay!
Barbara, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

5 stars all the way

You can't go wrong staying here. great location and wonderful hosts. Will go back next time we are in the Lake District.
A, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2 nice days away

This is a lovely b&b clean, lovely friendly staff, superb breakfast and in a great location 10 minutes walk from Bowness-on-Windermere.
Mrs Pamela, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast. Clean, comfortable, cozy room.
Arthur, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely guest house own
Angela, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had an absolutely lovely stay with Susanne and Glen who are very welcoming and friendly. The guest house is gorgeous and very cosy, and our room was huge and well kept. We would absolutely stay here again. Thank you!
Adam, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great find in Windermere

This was a spontaneous stay, and we were very pleased we chose this hotel. The owners and staff were lovely and welcoming. Our room was great. Would stay again.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simply the best!

Simply the best bed and breakfast we have ever experienced. Everything, including the hosting was excellent!
Brendan, 2-night trip