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Rum Doodle B&B

4.0 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere

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Hallway
Suite (9)
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Sunny Bank Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EN
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room (8)

Superior Double Room (8)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6))

Superior Room, 1 King Bed (Four Poster (6))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room (4)

Standard Double Room (4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (7)

Double Room (7)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Small (3))

Double Room (Small (3))

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Bed

King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room (1)

Double or Twin Room (1)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Suite (9)

Suite (9)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Separate bath and shower
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (Four Poster (5))

Double Room (Four Poster (5))

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Windermere

At Rum Doodle B&B you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. Highlights at this guest house include free daily breakfast. .This guest house offers free WiFi in public areas and a garden. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .In proximity to this 4-property class Windermere guest house you'll find Ullswater.
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 17 min walk
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Rum Doodle B&B

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Lake Windermere
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Built in 1879
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Garden
Rum Doodle B&B offers 9 accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Windermere guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Built in 1879

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 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; cash is not accepted
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Rum Doodle Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Hotel
Rum Doodle Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Braemount House Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere, Lake District
Rum Doodle B&B
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere Lake District
Rum Doodle B B
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Does Rum Doodle B&B serve breakfast?

Sure does, free full brekkie is served daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rum Doodle B&B?

No, Rum Doodle B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rum Doodle B&B?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Rum Doodle B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

Rum Doodle B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 201 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 201 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 201 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 201 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 201 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with partner
Friendly and attentive staff, great breakfast, and the attic room we stayed in was lovely!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great room and facilities and great breakfast and hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A beautiful and unique B & B. We had a beautiful room with a free standing bath. Beautifully decorated throughout. There were a lot of stairs.. so if that’s not for you.. be aware! Parking was tight but manageable. We did walk home from town, but it was a bit of a hike after a long day. Staff were lovely and breakfast was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sharon

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

Great room

Lovely clean room and great variety at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint property was within walking distance of Windermere. There is also a bus you can catch just around the corner. Our room was clean and well appointed but only had a bath which my husband struggled with. The breakfast was adequate and served by a bright and friendly lady. Check in could have been better by offering some additional information regarding the bus service to town and maybe some suggestions of things to do in the area or good restaurants to eat at. Overall a great stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael, baycliff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely B&B near the centre of Bowness on Windmere, very clean with an excellent breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfortable B&B with excellent Breakfast. Great value and will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, wonderful hosts and delicious breakfasts
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean free parking which was good very good breakfast. £5 for taxi to Bowness in Windermere. Definitely worth a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect! Lovely room and the breakfast was fabulous...
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Huw

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

Highly Recommend

Excellent. So comfortable. Brilliant location within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness. Cheerful staff. Everything you want from a B&B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cute and nice B and B. The breakfast was lovely and served in the room. Perfectly poached eggs. We would gladly return
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property for a stay in the lake district with walking distance to Bowness and Windermere with a delicious Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kish

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and quiet place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Room 8

Rum Doodle was almost everything we could of asked for. Was a beautiful building with off road parking available. It was located half way between the busy lakeside and the top of Windermere. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was a great way to start the day. The only issue we had was in room 8, that we had booked, the bathtub was in the corner of the bedroom. This was against the slanted ceiling, which made showering impossible. This was not mentioned in the room description, otherwise we would have selected a different room.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was such a comfortable stay with every amenity possible. The breakfast was delicious and all the staff very courteous and helpful. I would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted on arrival at the B&B which was lovely and our room was comfortable and clean. Parking is available and their breakfast options numerous and filling.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at this well presented property. Our room was spacious with a separate seating area with TV from the bedroom. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic and cooked to order. We will definitely return, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025