Virginia Cottage Guest House, Bowness-on-Windermere — Top Rated (8+) from $

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About the Hotel

Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3EJ

Close to Bowness Bay

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Location

Virginia Cottage Guest House is located just a 3-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The guest house is surrounded by shops, restaurants, and traditional pubs offering a variety of locally brewed ales. Visitors can explore picturesque villages nearby and enjoy scenic landscapes throughout the year.

Rooms

The guest house offers individually styled accommodations with unique four-poster beds in several rooms. En-suite bathrooms complement all rooms, providing added privacy. The suite room features a separate lounge area, flat-screen TV, and a Jacuzzi spa bathroom.

Dining

Breakfast is available and caters to various dietary requirements, served from 8:30 am to 9:30 am. Options include a full English breakfast with locally sourced ingredients. The breakfast dining area provides a pleasant atmosphere to start the day.

Pet-Friendly Amenities

Virginia Cottage welcomes pets in all rooms at no additional charge when booked directly. The property has a long-standing tradition of being a dog-friendly guest house for over 45 years. Guests can enjoy exploring the surrounding areas with their pets close by.

Attractions

The location offers easy access to various attractions, including the Beatrix Potter Attraction, which is only 300 meters away. Bowness piers provide lake cruises throughout the year, just 250 meters from the guest house. Historical sites like Blackwell House and Holker Hall and Gardens are also within a short drive.

Highlights

Location: 3-minute stroll to Lake Windermere

Rooms: unique four poster beds

Dining: full English Breakfast

Pet-Friendly: pets in all rooms

Must-do experiences

Take a scenic boat trip on Lake Windermere for stunning views.
Visit the Beatrix Potter Gallery to see her original illustrations.
Wander through the charming Bowness Bay shops for unique gifts.
Sample the famous sticky toffee pudding at Homeground Coffee.
Stroll the Windermere Jetty Museum for maritime history and exhibits.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Deluxe Double Room Spa Bath

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Double Room Four Poster Bed

2 persons

22 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Suite

2 persons

32 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Coffee machine

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Deluxe Double Room

2 persons

25 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

Bowness-on-Windermere300 m

Airports

Carlisle Lake District (CAX) 82.4 km

Blackpool International (BLK) 99.7 km

Bus

Bus stop 2.2 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Free Wi-Fi

Parking

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Security
Adults only
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Canoeing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Cycling
Golf course
Fishing

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Pet amenities available
Tours/Ticket assistance

Dining

Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Board games

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Heating
Sitting area
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3EJ

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Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, United Kingdom, LA23 3EJ

City landmarks

Landmark

Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats

820 m

Museum

National Trust Hill Top

3.5 km

Landmark

The Fun Factory Bowness

650 m

Gallery

Blackwell The Arts and Crafts House

2.2 km

Landmark

Belle Isle

960 m

Landmark

Aquarius Amusements

740 m

Landmark

Cockshott Point

810 m

Landmark

Windermere Steamboat Museum

1.7 km

Landmark

Brant Fell Viewpoint

890 m

Gallery

Cook House Gallery

2.0 km

Gallery

Thuline Studio

2.0 km

Store

Windermere Canoe and Kayak

1.1 km

Landmark

High Street

2.1 km

Landmark

Storrs

1.2 km

Landmark

Orrest Head

2.8 km

Landmark

Windy Hall

1.3 km

Landmark

Queen's Park

1.8 km

Landmark

St Mary's Church

2.1 km

Gallery

North South Gallery

1.8 km

Landmark

Claife Heights

2.2 km

Bay

Mitchell Wyke Ferry Bay

2.4 km

Landmark

Windermere

5.0 km

Nearby

Park

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

290 m

Windermere Marina Village Ferry Nab

Lake Windermere

560 m

Church

St Martin's Church

110 m

Store

Love the Lakes

120 m

Theatre

The Old Laundry Theatre

160 m

Bowness Bay

360 m

Station Road

St Michael and All Angels Church

470 m

Square

The Glebe

590 m

Restaurants

Jackson's Bistro

70 m

West End

Royal Oak Inn

30 m

Brantfell Road

The Arts Bar & Grill

70 m

Brantfell Road

The Country Hut

90 m

45 St. Martins Square

Caffe Riva

120 m

St. Martins Square

You and me

100 m

Royal Square

The Albert

210 m

Queens Square

Mela Spice Fusion

150 m

Ash Street St Martin's Parade

The Brasserie

120 m

3 Kendal Road

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