Storrs Gate House

5.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with free breakfast

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Marina
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed)
Garden

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$284
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

Explore the area

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Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3JD
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double or Twin Room (Large)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Queen Anne)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Victorian)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Jacobean)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
Designer toiletries
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Windermere

At Storrs Gate House you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Lake Windermere and within 20 minutes of Old Laundry Theatre. Highlights at this Victorian guest house include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Additionally, you'll find luggage storage. Free English breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 9 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 5-property class Windermere guest house include World of Beatrix Potter and Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House.

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Bowness Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 8 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 5 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Driftwood - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Quayside Sports Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Lake View - Bowness - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Old Pump House Coffee Shop - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Storrs Gate House

Victorian guesthouse in Windermere with free breakfast
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Storrs Gate House also features a terrace and a garden. Self parking is free.

This Victorian Windermere guest house is smoke free.

  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1896
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Storrs Gate House offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Beds feature Select Comfort mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding 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

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Mini golf

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Built in 1896
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 12 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Storrs Gate House?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Storrs Gate House?

As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Storrs Gate House on 26 Oct 2025 start from AU$283.86, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Storrs Gate House?

Yep, Storrs Gate House has a free self car park.

What makes Storrs Gate House a romantic place to stay?

A champagne service, plus comfy beds in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Storrs Gate House.

Does Storrs Gate House serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary English brekkie is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Storrs Gate House?

No, Storrs Gate House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Storrs Gate House?

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

Are pets allowed at Storrs Gate House?

No, pets are not allowed.