Built in 1888, using Lakeland stone, the 4-star Glenville House combines traditional charm with modern facilities. The guest house offers luxurious rooms with attached bathroom with wide-screen TVs, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi. Includes free off site health club with fully equipped gym, fitness classes, swimming pool, sauna, steam room & hot tub, 2 miles from Glenville, 6 minutes by car. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Bowness and 15 minute walk from Windermere Railway Station, Glenville House guest house provides easy access to local sights. The World of Beatrix Potter museum and the Windermere Steamboat Museum are less than a 15 minute walk away, as is Lake Windermere itself. The hotel can provide information on guided and unguided walks and has free on-site parking. Gentle walks and more strenuous hikes start from both Bowness and Windermere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

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

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Railroadbarry
United States United States
NO CHECK IN PERSON AT RECEPTION SO HAD A HARD TIME FIGURING OUR HOW TO ENTER THE HOME BASED ON THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OPEN THE REMOTE KEY BOX. SOMEONE HAD TO COME OVER TO SHOW US HOW TO OPEN THE BOX.
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location was great. Really clean and modern room with great facilities. Highly recommend.
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stylish room in a lovely building with on site parking.
Gallagher
United States United States
Very pretty house, room was lovely appreciated the fridge
Pearse
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Room clean and bright, very good full English breakfast
Beatrice
Israel Israel
The British country style charm. The room decor and bathroom. The sound of the river and nature. The self check in was OK.
Jim
United States United States
Room was nicely decorated and comfortable. We were on the top floor and had an outstanding view from the window. The staff/owners were all very nice and accommodating. From letting us drop off our luggage before check in to getting us a taxi to...
Anthony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, cleanliness, communication with host and facilities
Martin
Ireland Ireland
Elegant old place close to Windermere and Ambleside, lovely room with enormous windows, super comfortable bed, quiet and parking right out front. Lot of elegance and character
Than
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Hosts are very responsive to our needs with immediate actions.

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Amenities of Glenville House - Adults Only - Incl FREE off-site health club with swimming pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room

Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

House rules

Glenville House - Adults Only - Incl FREE off-site health club with swimming pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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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.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform the hotel in advance if you require a vegetarian breakfast or have any special dietary requirements.

Guests arriving outside reception opening hours are kindly requested to inform the hotel in advance. Contact details can be found on the booking confirmation.

This property can accommodate adults only.

Please inform Glenville House - Adults Only - Incl FREE off-site health club with swimming pool, hot tub, sauna & steam room 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

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