About this property
Historic Setting: Kirkwood Guest House in Windermere offers a recently renovated 4-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy a private garden and free WiFi throughout the property. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms, garden views, and modern amenities such as TVs and electric kettles. Additional facilities include free toiletries, work desks, and seating areas. Convenient Services: The guest house provides private check-in and check-out, a concierge service, and full-day security. Free parking is available, along with an electric vehicle charging station. Local Attractions: Located 117 km from Leeds Bradford International Airport, the property is a short walk from the World of Beatrix Potter. Nearby attractions include Derwentwater Lake (37 km) and Kendal Castle (15 km). Boating is available in the surrounding area.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lisa
United Kingdom
“It was like a home away from home. It was so peaceful. The owners Richard and Paula were so welcoming and went above and beyond. The breakfast was delightful. All in all it was a fantastic stay.” - Mohammad
United Kingdom
“It's a lovely guest house, spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The hosts are great and considerate. The breakfast was delicious. A lot of attention to detail has been given to everything. The location is superb, not too close to the lake or...” - Elias
Switzerland
“-Richard is really nice and he has some great quests to fulfill (hikes etc.) -The room was clean -The location is great and not far from the center of town” - Denise
New Zealand
“Lovely host, amazing breakfasts. Great location, spacious room” - Margaret
Australia
“Great hosts with helpful advice. Comfortable room for 3 adults. Good bathroom. Lovely breakfast using quality ingredients.” - Nathalie
Netherlands
“Breakfast was lovely. Paula and Richard were very helpful- booking us taxis even preparing a take away breakfast when we had an early start.” - Peter
United Kingdom
“As can be seen from the picture the property is full of character. Especially our rooms at the top of the building. Our hosts were friendly and helpful, nothing seemed to be too much trouble. The full English breakfast was superb. We could easily...” - Ying
United Kingdom
“Richard and Paula are the best hosts and the Full English breakfast had been fantastic until my clumsy husband ruined it by loosening the cap of the salt can😂would recommend the hotel to my friends absolutely.” - Paul
United Kingdom
“Great location between Windermere and Bowness. Plenty of parking on the roads in quiet area. Room was very clean and beds comfy. We had the family room on the top floor. Breakfast good each day with plenty of choice. Richard and Paula very...” - Louise
United Kingdom
“We were made to feel very welcome from the minute we arrived until we left. The breakfasts were fabulous & plenty of options available. Room 8 was very comfortable & spacious. Paula & Richard are excellent hosts, we will return sometime soon 😊”
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Child policies
Children older than 12 years are welcome.
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 inform Kirkwood Guest House 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.
Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 06:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.