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Storrs Gate House

5.0 star property
Victorian guesthouse with free parking, 4-minute walk to Lake Windermere

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Exterior
Marina
Point of interest
Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed)
Point of interest

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 3JD
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪19 min walk‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed

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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, 1 King Bed

Double 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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double or Twin Room (Large)

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
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Romantic Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Queen Anne)

Suite (Queen Anne)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Victorian)

Suite (Victorian)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite (Jacobean)

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
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • 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.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 1 min walk - 0.1 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
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Storrs Gate House

Victorian guesthouse with free parking, 4-minute walk to Lake Windermere
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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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.

Storrs Gate House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the most memorable stays. Excellently appointed. Fabulous location. Perfect bedding. Beautiful gardens. Want more? Go and have a look!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaushik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was an exceptional place and the hosts were very welcoming and was one of best stays in a long time. The place is really close to all the best spots in the Lake District and I highly recommend this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was perfect. It was spotless. Lots of little extras that made it special. Breakfast was all local and delicious. Hosts were so friendly. Could not pick fault with anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

dave

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a great couple of days. The room was very spacious and comfortable and the breakfast was excellent. We were well looked after and would definitely stay here again the next time we visit the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glenn and Susann were lovely hosts who showed us great hospitality. The bed was very comfortable, and breakfast was skillfully cooked to order, full of options and served with great attention. We enjoyed our stay at Storrs Gate House during our time in the Lake District.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near the marina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a pleasure to stay at this beautiful property, with fantastic hosts. The quality of the breakfast is top draw and without a doubt the best egg and bacon sandwich I have ever tasted. A short beautiful walk along the lake leads to bars and shops. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a fabulous stay in the Storrs gate bed and breakfast. Everything was wonderful. Our room was lovely and the breakfast was very nice. It's just a short walk to lake Windermere and all amenities. Really lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Akriti

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The place and rooms were nice but the experience was overshadowed by the bad behaviour of the hostess. We were 15 minites late in checking out coz i had bumped my head. She never offered to help while my forehead was swelling up, refused to give ice or anything to help and just wanted us out of the room. She closed the door to the living room area when we came down the stairs and made us wait for our taxi out in the cold..
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
What a little gem of a guest house this is, just yards from the shore of Lake Windermere opposite the marina and just a 20 minute walk from Bowness ( or a couple of minutes max by car ! ) Owners Susanne and Glenn are lovely warm friendly hosts and are very welcoming and more than happy to give you any help needed with info on the local area. The guest house is bright and beautifully clean with a slightly 'chintzy' decor, but at least it has character rather than the sterile corporate identikit look of many hotels. Breakfast choice is excellent, fresh berries, granola, cereals etc etc, all the usual, and the cooked food is delicious and freshly prepared for you when you go down to breakfast. Our bed was on the firm side but nontheless was very comfortable and lovely and warm and the pillows were excellent. All in all with the guest house very good EXCEPT the road noise was awful ! The windows were of the sash design which do not seal well even when closed so we got the roar of every car, bike, van etc that went past in our room, usually falling quiet around 1.00am. For me, this made sleeping difficult and was the only real negative to our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diann

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

Wonderful Storrs

Best stay ever at Storrs Gate House cosy friendly well looked after stay can’t wait to go back! Very central location and Storrs only too pleased to give us the best advice possible where to visit in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Gorgeous stay for wedding on Windermere

Beautiful accommodation, Suzanne was very welcoming, helpful and looked after us during our stay. Room was so lovely, big French windows were so beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

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

Excellent accommodation

Suzanne and Glenn were the perfect hosts with a great deal of knowledge about places to eat and also places to visit.The breakfast is top knotch and they cater to most needs.Nothing was to much trouble.Your room was cleaned every day.I would recommend this place to people and friends.It also has free parking.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good overnight stay - bedroom ok but felt cluttered & rubbish found under a table - breakfast very good & hosts very considerate
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, staff, breakfast and facilities. Great stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ergin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely accommodation with great hosts. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B experience.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Storrs Guest House

Storrs Guest house was clean & comfortable. The owners were very friendly & helpful, nothing was too much for them. They were knowledgeable on places to see. The breakfast was excellent - sets you up for the day. I would recommend Storrs Guest house & it was only a 10 minute walk into Bowness which offered some amazing friendly pubs & the food was good, enjoyed the Sunday roast in the Flying Pig very good food.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025