About this property

Historic Setting: Briscoe Lodge in Windermere offers a 3-star guest house experience within a historic building. The property features free WiFi, ensuring guests stay connected during their stay. Comfortable Accommodations: Each room includes a private bathroom with a bath and shower, a TV, and an electric kettle. The reception staff speak English, providing assistance as needed. Local Attractions: The World of Beatrix Potter is a 17-minute walk away, while Derwentwater Lake lies 38 km from the property. Other nearby attractions include Muncaster Castle (41 km) and Kendal Castle (15 km). Guest Favorites: Guests highly rate the host, convenient location, and the breakfast provided by the property. Boating opportunities are available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.


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Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tianyi
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Graham is warm and helpful, room is cozy, pleasant stay.
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location, friendly and informative host and the room had everything we needed for a short break.
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly owner. Clean rooms ideally situated near town
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great staff Fantastic communication The bed was welcomed after a long week walking and staying in hostels in the lake district. The price was fantastic for the lake District at this time of year. The location was great,shops,food,transport...
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location. Room was amazing and had everything you could wish for. Hassle free. Value for money.
  • Flora
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The host Mr Graham is nice and helpful. After confirming the reservation, he provides useful information via Booking.com. Room is spacious and clean. I love the design.
  • Lee
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In a good area near shops and restaurants, Staff where excellent
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    East walking distance to both Windermere town centre and Bowness and the lake.Geoff the proprietor was friendly and informative
  • Sam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Convenient location, really helpful host very friendly. Great Convenient breakfast before heading out for exploring and swimming. Would recommend.
  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Graham very accommodating made to feel at home and relaxed

Host Information

Company review score: 9.8Based on 411 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Briscoe Lodge in Windermere is a family run traditional Victorian guesthouse built in 1891 and ideally situated in the heart of the beautiful English Lake District. Briscoe Lodge retains many of its original features whilst offering cosy, modern rooms and friendly, welcoming staff. Rooms come with TV, DVD player (with access to a DVD library), hairdryer and a well stocked refreshment tray. Please note that we no longer offer a full cooked breakfast option however INCLUDED in the room price are a range of cereals, toast, yoghurts, fruit and drinks which guests can help themselves to between 8-10am. There are many cafes and restaurants in Windermere that now offer full breakfasts. Bowness and Lake Windermere are within walking distance and the train and bus stations are a 10 minute walk. Bowness and Windermere offer a wide range of excellent tourist attractions, shops, restaurants and bars for you to enjoy. Safe on street parking can usually be found either directly outside or a very short walk from Briscoe Lodge.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Check-out
Until 10:30
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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