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Kirkwood Guest House

4.0 star property

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed)
Double Room (Four Poster Bed) | Bathroom
Hallway
Garden
Restaurant

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Princes Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2DD
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪13 min walk‬

Room options

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Double Room

Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

Double Room (Four Poster Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Room

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Double or Twin Room

Family Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bowness Pier - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Orrest Head - 11 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Opa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Base - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rastelli Ristorante Italiano - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Kirkwood Guest House

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.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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. 105 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely guest house! Welcoming and comfortable. Big rooms and fantastic breakfast. Easy walking distance into town and parking was readily available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great place to stay.

Really comfortable bed, the room had everything we needed, great location, breakfast was spot on, Paula gave us great information about the local area, we would highly recommend staying at Kirkwood house.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wenling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, excellent food, good location. Richard and Paula are really friendly and helpful. Will definitely stay there again when visit the lake district.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

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

10/10 Excellent

Pauline LOIS

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely little B and B 10 min walk from Bowness and Windamere. Really clean. Breakfast excellent and Paula can't do enough for you Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

One night stop over.

Very friendly, excellent breakfast, extremely comfy bed and great hosts. Loved it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Lovely little guest house

Richard and Paula friendly and welcoming and great breakfast. Bed was really comfortable. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Ka Yan Kerry

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

Nice stay

House owner is nice and helpful. Good maintenance for rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuanchen

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Laurianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom linen and bathroom towels were clean and comfortable. The owners are living on the premises. There is no dining room in the house, nor fridge or microwave oven in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anis

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

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

Lovely, relaxing break in the Lakes.

Really enjoyable 2 night stay. Room warm and comfortable. Had the option to eat breakfast in our own room or the dining room. Breakfast was exceptional, all local produce with a vegetarian option. Richard and Paula were very friendly. Would definitely recommend and would 100% stay again ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023