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Richard and Paula welcome you to Kirkwood — a Victorian guest house in the heart of Windermere, where a great breakfast, a warm room, and genuine hospitality come as standard. Stay over 3 nights for a nightly discount. Call us on 015394 43907 or contact us directly via this website.

4.8 Google rating

We regularly receive rave reviews online.

Top 10%

TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice.

7 rooms

All en-suite, all individual.

Kirkwood Guest House, Windermere
TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice 2021

Tripadvisor gives a Travellers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.

"We've lived and loved the Lakes for years — we'll happily point you to our favourite walks, the best table in Bowness, and the view that'll make your trip."

Richard & Paula, your hosts at Kirkwood Guest House

Full breakfast included

Local produce, gluten-free options, vegetarian & vegan.

EV charging on-site

Arrive, plug in, wake up fully charged.

Free fast WiFi network

Fibre throughout the house, with no dead spots.

Free on-site / local parking

On-site & free street parking nearby.

Save up to 10% by booking direct

Book a five night stay and get 5% off, book 7 nights or above for 10%.

3-night
Summer Special

Four poster/superior room for £299
(April - Oct)

3-night 
Winter Special

Four poster/superior room for £199
(Nov - Mar. Excludes New Year)

Princes Road, Windermere, Lake District, Cumbria LA23 2DD

Richard and Paula offer you a warm welcome at Kirkwood Guest House, Windermere, in the heart of the lake district. We pride ourselves on the high level of comfort and service we provide to our customers within our home. Our traditional Victorian slate and stone house is situated on a quiet street, but within a few minutes’ walk of both Bowness and Windermere.

Weekends book up fast! Book early to avoid disappointment.

Oozing Victorian charm, the house itself dates from 1891. Guest bedrooms are located over three floors, and all seven bedrooms are individually furnished, boasting many original period features. With a choice of doubles, four-poster rooms and two family rooms, that sleep three. All of our rooms have en-suites, and little extras such as toiletries, WiFi and tea and coffee facilities.

We are pleased to offer a range of breakfast with locally sourced produce, from the traditional English, or something a little different, we have it covered. As Paula is Gluten Free, we understand the needs of those on special diets, and are therefore proud to offer a range of options, as well as vegetarian and vegan diets. Please just speak to us

We are situated on a quiet corner, with 2 parking spaces and free street parking. We also have the benefit of a car charging point for our customers.

There are lots of things to do and see in the area, come rain or shine. Whether you want to hike in the hills, take in a local walk or visit the local villages and attractions, Kirkwood House is ideally placed. We are a short walk from the bars and restaurants as well as many of the local attraction within Bowness and Windermere,

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EV Charging in Windermere and Bowness

EV Charging

Charge your electric vehicle

Charge your car when you stay with us.

Free WiFi

Free high-speed fibre internet in all areas of the guest house.

Gluten Free

We cater for gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian diets. Please contact us for any other specific dietary requirements and we'll be happy to help.

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Our Rooms

Where we are

Kirkwood Guest House is conveniently located between Bowness on Windermere and Windermere town centres.

Where we are

TripAdvisor

tripadvisor winner 2014

Latest Review

Fantastic stay!

Stayed here for 3 nights with my partner and could not fault a thing. Our room was huge and well presented with tea and coffee making facilities. The room and en suite were spotless.

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