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Kirkwood Guest House

4.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with free parking

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed)
Restaurant
Front of property
Hallway
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Princes Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DD
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Windermere

At Kirkwood Guest House you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a garden. Additionally, you'll find express check-out and luggage storage. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 4-property class Windermere guest house, you'll be 2.6 km (1.6 mi) from Windermere Golf Club and 5 km (3.1 mi) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Windermere Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 15 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 130 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Urban Food House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hooked - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Brew Room - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kirkwood Guest House

Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with free parking
As a guest of Kirkwood Guest House, you'll find tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Windermere guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1891
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Kirkwood Guest House offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. This Windermere guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1891
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Kirkwood Guest House?

Kirkwood Guest House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Kirkwood Guest House?

Yep, Kirkwood Guest House has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Kirkwood Guest House?

No, Kirkwood Guest House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Kirkwood Guest House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Kirkwood Guest House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Kirkwood Guest House Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 132 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauline LOIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful owners. Super breakfast choices.... All in all a homely place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Kirkwood guest house

Great stay with Paula and Richard. Lovely room, clean and comfy, great breakfast using local produce. Good location and helpful local knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in a prime location

Great stay in a prime location for Windermere and Bowness in Windermere. Hosts were great along with the freshly made breakfasts each morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Lovely friendly place to stay. Paula was very welcoming, and the room was immaculate, and clean. We had breakfast and it was lovely, plenty to choose from and paula cannot do enough for you on your stay. Thanks guys for your hospitality we will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable place to stay. Owners Richard and Paula are a lovely friendly couple and very attentive to their guests. We would highly recommend Kirkwood Guest house
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous stay , very friendly and welcoming, breakfast was fantastic good quality ingredients
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely host, helpful and informative. Comfy bed and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at this guesthouse. Breakfast was lovely, able to have it in your room if you prefer. Walkable to the centre of windermere, driveable to many hot spots and locations
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The property was spotless & breakfast was good. Paula & her husband were very helpful & knowledgeably. The ground floor room we had room would benefit from more drawer space
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Paula was a delight! Loved her advice and helpful tips. Our little family room was perfect and so cozy. The house is perfectly located close to the Badderley Clock Tower bus stop, and perfectly situated between Bowness and Windermere. Breakfast is not to be missed! Everything was locally sourced and delicious. Highly recommend!

6/10 Okay

nta

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anis

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Richard and Paula the hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Place was clean and immaculate. Safe off road parking. Top marks for where the property is sited, with in walking distance of the lakes, shopping and dining.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A beautiful stay in Windermere

An amazing stay at Kirkwood House! Richard and Paula are superior hosts and really nade sure our stay was exceptional. Our room was large and very nicely furnished. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room with a spotless bathroom, perfect location halfway between Windermere and Bowness, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yuanchen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay in Windermere! Thanks for Richard and Paula, we had an amazing time for 3 nights. Great taste breakfast provided everyday, the room is classic furnished and the location is good. With impacted introduction from Paula, we explored most of areas of Lake District. We enjoyed our holiday here and will definitely choose Kirkwood for the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Angus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very pleas stay

Overall - very good and would recommend. The DVD remote wasn’t working, but the chap was straight on to it, and the next guests will have a new remote. The breakfast sausages had a burnt layer on them, but we think that’s the way they fry them. Nice people and great accommodation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay at Kirkwood Guest House was everything we could have asked for, Paula was so attentive and the breakfast service was exceptional. The location was a 10-minute walk between both Windermere and Bowness. Couldn’t have asked for anything more from a guesthouse.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really nice stay here would definitely recommend and we will be back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property clean and great location. Owners very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, quiet place in a good location, a reasonably short walk to both Bowness and Windermere. The host, Paula, is very kind and helpful and I really enjoyed the wonderful breakfast! If I come back to the Lake District I'll stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023