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Reviews of The Westbourne 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!

Biskey Howe Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 2JR, United Kingdom

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

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Review Score

Based on 1006 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: September 10, 2025

    10
    great value for money!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the 4th bed in the cottage was "water bed" and was not easy to sleep on.

    amazing location. Wonderful breakfast. rooms are big enough and modern. The hotel is walking distance from the city center. new owners. will definitely come back.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Friendly & helpful owners, nice breakfast, clean rooms and comfy bed.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Lovely spacious room, excellent breakfast and location was the icing on the cake.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2025

    10
    A great location ran by lovely hosts with a fantastic breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean , cosy , great breakfast fantastic hosts

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Beautiful stay in an amazing location - really recommend it
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The location is perfect in Bowness with the main road just around the corner filled with shops and restaurants. The lake is a very short walk away. The room was small but perfect for the 5 days we spent there - I would say the bathroom was a tiny bit of a squeeze. The hosts were so lovely and welcoming and breakfast was very enjoyable. Bonus is that the accommodation comes with parking which is a win

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Wonderful place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic place location is great room was lovely staff were amazing very friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 30, 2025

    10
    Great facilities - unfortunately it rained but no complaints about the room!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Great location and very comfortable- friendly staff

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 29, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all!

    Our stay was perfect despite the shocking weather. Our hosts could not have made us more welcome and it was lovely to hear of their plans for the future at the Westbourne. The room was lovely (7) and the breakfast superb. We are returning next Spring and will not be looking at another place to stay! Our thanks and warm wishes to Angela and Greg.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 28, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed wasn't the most comfortable, but still managed to get a good night's sleep. There is nothing else I could complain about. Absolutely recommend this place.

    I had a very nice welcome at the check-in, Greg was very helpful and introduced me to local bus and ferry timetables as well as the cruises on Windermere and local walking routes. Breakfast was great, room was lovely and clean and I wish I had booked for more than one night now. I'd definitely return if and when I decide to visit Bowness again.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2025

    10
    Long Weekend break
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/a

    Comfortable, clean room. Ample parking, perfect location for walking into Bowness. 10 mins from the lake.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2025

    10
    We will be back again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The universal remotes on the TVs wouldn’t open the Apps so was limited to free view channels. A radio or a docking station would be a good addition. Breakfast time was a little early and we skipped the breakfast which was available 8am-9am.

    Great location, with a short walk to the lake. Private parking and a pleasant welcome on arrival. We stayed in the cottage located to the right hand side of the main building. The bed was very comfortable and the bath was big enough for 3 or two large people.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    10
    Perfect location, lovely hosts and a very clean property. We would definitely recommend and will stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Spotlessly clean and perfect location.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

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

    There was nothing we didn't like.

    Lovely hotel. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was cooked just right and very tasty.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    10
    Brilliant from start to finish
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The help they gave me to make my partners 60th birthday a special stay at the Westbourne

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

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

    N/a

    Lovely accommodation, enjoyed our stay

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 17, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beds could be better

    The hosts were great

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    9.0
    Great room, great location, try it you won't regret it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shower cubicle was a bit small (I'm 6ft 1in & 16st) and there was no wardrobe

    Excellent location, great room

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

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

    Nothing

    Everyone was very friendly very comfy bed clean and could not believe how quiet it was and the breakfast was exceptionally good with plenty of choice

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    10
    Had a beautiful stay. Hosts Greg and Angela were incredible friendly, welcoming and helpful. We had an early departure a
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Cottage Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Gorgeous little cottage. Fabulous spot. Easy to walk everywhere. Beautiful breakfast and wonderful views from breakfast room.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect place to stay and enjoy the area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful place. Staff were lovely. Very comfortable room. Very clean room and the rest of the location. Food was excellent. Walking distance to lots. Very quiet.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2025

    10
    Brilliant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No issues at all.

    It is in a very good location a short walk to the waterfront and shops, the staff were very helpful and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious and didn’t have to wait long due to great system in place.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything hosts were lovely and friendly will stay again soon.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    9.0
    Clean quiet and good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Lovely location and simple but nice breakfast quite relaxed atmosphere

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 1, 2025

    10
    Had a great stay in this charming hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Cottage Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I can’t think of anything that could have been done better.

    Great location, free parking which we were able to access prior to check in after speaking with our hosts. We stayed in a lovely annexe cottage and also had booked a room in the main building, which was spacious and really comfortable. We received a warm welcome from the hosts and were made to feel very much at home! Thank you all!

    Stayed in July 2025

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