About this property

The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house set in the peaceful area below Biskey Howe in the Lake District. Bedrooms feature walk-in-shower rooms, luxurious toiletries and large fluffy towels. High ceilings in this traditional stone-built house give rooms a light, spacious feel. Beds are adorned in Egyptian cotton linen and there are also TVs and free Wi-Fi in rooms. The Westbourne serves traditional English breakfast. Guests can also relax in the conservatory or comfortable lounge with real log fire. Boat trips on Lake Windermere, which is just 1 mile away, offer uninterrupted views of the stunning mountains, bays and woodlands. Bowness-On-Windermere's quaint shops and restaurants are just a short walk from The Westbourne. Free parking is available.

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

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

  • Free private parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Simon
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Greg was very pleasant and hospitable and made us feel very welcome
  • Catherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything. It was an attractive stone house with views over the town to the hills.
  • Sean
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    In a quiet location off the busy main road, clean , excellent staff n breakfast, the bed was the comfiest ever 👍👍
  • Alison
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The couple who run The Westbourne are lovely, so friendly and helpful. There are enough parking spaces for every room in the b&b, which can be hard to find in such a central location. Beautiful full English breakfasts.
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was lovely. The quality of the food was 5 star. The room was spacious and very clean.
  • Nigel
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A good welcome when I arrived. Room was comfortable and very clean. Breakfast was excellent and I was asked both mornings if I wanted ant more toast, orange juice and coffee.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location close to bars and restaurants all in walking distance
  • Alex
    Australia Australia
    Clean and comfortable rooms. Staff were friendly and very welcoming Breakfast was excellent value for money
  • Jan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Westbournes location, accommodation, breakfast and friendliness of the propriators was brilliant. Very helpful with knowledge and maps of walks, transport timetables and restaurants to visit. Will definitely stay again as very central to visit...
  • Christine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location . The hotel is excellent. The room was well equipped and decorated. Breakfast was really good. The owners Angela and Gregg are lovely and really welcoming. Highly recommend a stay here if you're visiting Bowness.

Host Information

Company review score: 9.6Based on 1,044 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

We have owned the Westbourne since July 2025. Our guest house is special for various reasons: Excellent location. 2 minutes walk to restaurants & shops and 2 minutes to forest walks with beautiful views. Traditional Lake District slate house built in 1888, great lounge with honesty bar and sun lounge. Comfortable rooms in various sizes and at various rates. Gold Award for Windermere in Bloom and above all, owners who really enjoy your company and love living in Bowness.

Neighbourhood information

Our property is in a quiet area, yet only minutes from all the shops, bars and restaurants of Bowness on Windermere. Many of our guests park there car in arrival and never need to use it again due to our location and the fantastic public transport available in the Lake District.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 10 years 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.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

After booking, please contact The Westbourne with your expected arrival time.