St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club
St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club
About this property
St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house situated between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village centre, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property. St John's Lodge offers an extensive range of cooked breakfasts including traditional English, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and fresh fish dishes. There is free access to an off-site health club, located 2 miles from St John's Lodge. This provides free access to a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes for all guests during their stay, including on check out day. There is a small car park on-site and further parking close-by. The hosts offer advice for local walks, events and restaurants. There is a small garden with a mix of plants and garden furniture. There is also free hire of local guides, maps, board games and umbrellas.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free WiFi
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Johnathan
United Kingdom
“The breakfast is amazing 👏 and great location and felt very welcomed” - Virginia
United Kingdom
“Rich and Ada were great hosts. The room was very clean and cosy, and the breakfast was great! Great location as well, right between Windermere and Bowness, with a bus stop just across the road. We had a lovely stay!” - Natalia
United Kingdom
“Thank you so much for having us at St John's Lodge. It felt like a fairy tale, as it is a perfect location to explore Windermere and Bowness. Thank you so much for the delightful breakfasts. It was well much appreciated. The rooms are very...” - Susmita
India
“The Hospitality and cleanliness made our experience and stay so beautiful.” - Michelli
United Kingdom
“A cozy and friendly staff. Spacious room, spotlessly clean and great location.” - Soo
United Kingdom
“Perfect location. Lovely. Host who made us an amazing breakfast.. excellent value for money. Rich told us about a public walkway that gos into a beautiful woodland right across the road. Away from the crowds ♥️” - Eric
United Kingdom
“Everything.couldn’t fault a thing,fantastic room, fantastic host and fantastic food if I could give more than 5star I would.” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Comfortable, clean rooms with everything you need. Great location, centrally between Bowness and Windermere. Great breakfast. Friendly management. Enjoyed the free swim and spa pass. Free on site parking.” - Robert
United Kingdom
“Rich was a great host, breakfast was excellent and room was great” - Liam
United Kingdom
“Great location, very clean, lovely hosts, amazing breakfast choice”

Managed by Rich Downes
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Languages spoken
English,French,PolishProperty surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
Please note private parking is limited. Additional public parking can be found beside the property.
All guests have free access to the off-site Choices Health Club, a 7-minute drive from St John's Lodge. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness classes and beauty treatments and massages available.
Driving Instructions:
- Leave the M6 at junction 36. St John's Lodge is 17 miles from the M6.
- Travel along the A590 by-passing Kendal and then at a large roundabout take the second exit, signposted
- A591 for Windermere
-Turn off the A591 at Windermere (The Windermere Hotel is in front of you and the entrance to Windermere train station is on your left)
- Continue down through Windermere village on the one-way system to Lake Road – the main road to Bowness
- You will pass a Lakeland slate monument known as Baddeley Clock on your left, then Morgan’s Dentist and then St John’s Lodge is only a few more doors down on your left.
Please inform St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.