Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only

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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

For over 20 years our guests house has been a place of comfort and warmth and genuine hospitality. What began as a simple dream has grown into a home from home for travelers from all over the world. We are proud to be consistently rated 9.8 on this site a reflection of the care and attention and the personal touch we strive to offer every guest. Even more meaningful to us are the familiar faces who return year after year, choosing to stay with us again and again. Last year we were touched to receive over 30 handwritten thank you cards – kind words that remind us of why we do what we do. Every message every return visit and recommendation inspires us to keep delivering the highest standard of comfort and service. We look forward to welcoming you and hope your stay with us becomes one of your own cherished memories. Denehurst Guest House is a traditional Lakeland stone house built in 1898. It offers free WiFi and parking and an award-winning breakfast menu featuring Cumbrian produce. Each of the elegantly styled rooms all have an en suite shower with towels, hairdryers and toiletries. All rooms have a Smart TV, tea and coffee facilities and a teddy bear. Here at Denehurst you can enjoy a full Cumbrian breakfast, featuring local bacon and sausages and free-range farm eggs as well as a Vegetarian version. Also included on the menu are homemade, waffles, croissants, porridge and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Cereals, yogurt, fruit and juice are also on the menu. We do of course cater for guests with a Gluten Free diet. Our house is located conveniently right in the middle between the two towns of Windermere and Bowness. You can walk to either town in approx 10-15 minutes. Bowness-on-Windermere offers boat trips on the lake and the World of Beatrix Potter. Each town has a varied selection of excellent restaurants. The popular towns and villages of Grasmere and Ambleside are both within 15-20 minutes’ drive or bus journey. Denehurst Guest House is a 15-minute walk from Windermere railway station. Our location is ideal for exploring the whole of The Lake District National Park.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

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  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • FREE parking!

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Jane
United States United States
“The location was great, the hosts were great and very helpful and breakfast was wonderful.”
Garry
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great hosts, great accommodation and stay, the breakfast was excellent, would highly recommend to all, great value for money.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location between Windermere and Bowness 15 mins walk to both. Guest house is spotless well decorated large rooms comfy beds and very quiet. Terrific breakfast quality over quantity and the fresh fruit bowl a real treat. Terrific hosts very...”
Terrence
United States United States
“Ken & Cindy are very charming and most helpful. They provided a wonderful explanation for local sites and history.”
Paul
United States United States
“There was so much exceptional care that went in to our stay, we're not sure where to start with the accolades! Exceptionally lovely accommodations. Lovely breakfast. Lovely hosts. Beautiful quiet neighborhood within a short walking distance of...”
Jennifer
United States United States
“Hosts were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Our room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and tidy! Ken does an excellent job working the front of the house and providing suggestions for day trips in the Lake District and Cindy makes a...”
Ankita
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“It was our first time in the Lake District, and we were a bit unsure of what to expect, but our hosts made everything feel easy and welcoming right away. They didn’t just hand over the keys, they shared pieces of the place with us, like little...”
Taylor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts where exceptional and did everything to make our stay perfect, very abliging and informative, food was excellent and room was lovely and clean.”
Sreekanth
India India
“Cindy and Ken were the most gracious , kind and hospitable hosts . The room was cleaned daily and was perfect for a couple. The daily home made breakfast was absolutely delicious. Location is convenient enough to get around by foot or car. Highly...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The warmth and friendliness of the hosts and the location of the place”

Managed by Ken & Cindy Ravenhall

Company review score: 10Based on 575 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We are Ken & Cindy Ravenhall and have ran Denehurst Guest House since 2006. Priding ourselves on our hospitality as well as an excellent breakfast menu, we have created the perfect atmosphere in which to relax and unwind. We would like to welcome you to our Guest House and we will help in any way we can to ensure that you enjoy your holiday or short break whether it's your first time staying in the Lake District or you are a regular visitor to the area.

Property info

For over 20 years our guests house has been a place of comfort and warmth and genuine hospitality. What began as a simple dream has grown into a home from home for travellers from all over the world. We are proud to be consistently rated 9.8 on this site, a reflection of the care and attention and the personal touch we strive to offer every guest. Even more meaningful to us are the familiar faces who return year after year, choosing to stay with us again and again. Last year we were touched to receive over 30 handwritten thank you cards – kind words that remind us of why we do what we do. Every message every return visit and recommendation inspires us to keep delivering the highest standard of comfort and service. We look forward to welcoming you and hope your stay with us becomes one of your own cherished memories Denehurst Guest House in Windermere is a typical Victorian Lakeland property offering all the home comforts in bed & breakfast accommodation, situated in a quiet residential area well within walking distance of Lake Windermere and local shops as well as several excellent restaurants. We are pleased to offer excellent hospitality and hope our guests will enjoy the comfort and the attention we have given to detail. As a result of hard work and our enthusiasm we have been awarded A Certificate of Excellence for the last 5 years. This of course is down to reviews from our staying guests. We also have a Breakfast Award as well as being rated as " Exceptional" by this platform for the last 5 years

Neighborhood info

Lake Windermere is a short walk away where you can take a leisurely cruise and enjoy a great choice of shops and some excellent restaurants. .Attractions such as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter is a short journey across the lake. Visiting the Lake District is one of the most popular breaks for people across the UK and from further afield. The Lake District National Park has a wide range of activities and attractions, as well as the natural beauty of the entire area.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only

Great facilities! Review score, 9.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to note their method of transport when booking. This will allow the accommodations to ensure that parking arrangements are made and assist with directions.

Please note this is an adults-only property and no children are allowed.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Please inform Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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