Name: St John's Lodge Guest House incl off-site leisure club
Address: Lake Road, Windermere, LA23 2EQ, United Kingdom, Lake Road, Cumbria, LA23 2EQ, UK
Rating: 9.5

St John's Lodge Guest House incl off-site leisure club

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St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house located between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village center, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property. St John's Lodge offers an extensive range of cooked breakfasts including traditional English, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and fresh fish dishes. There is free access to an off-site health club, located 2 miles from St John's Lodge. This provides free access to a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes for all guests during their stay, including on check out day. There is a small car park on-site and further parking close-by. The hosts offer advice for local walks, events and restaurants. There is a small garden with a mix of plants and garden furniture. There is also free hire of local guides, maps, board games and umbrellas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)
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, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Cozy Double Room 1 full bed
Superior Double Room 1 full bed
King Room 1 king bed
Large King Room 1 king bed
Small Double Room 1 full bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

David

United Kingdom

“Great place Friendly staff Right between Windermere and Bowness 10 minute walk or bus stop outside .Don't drive ,you won't be able to park”

Arthur

United Kingdom

“The room was lovely. Breakfast was exceptional, the choice of what to have was the best I have had. The honesty bar is a good idea for drinks and snacks.”

Susan

United Kingdom

“Ada and also the south African lady that worked at the weekends, were so friendly and welcoming, they could not do enough for you, they made the stay a much better experience. The breakfast was really good, generous portions if you were having a...”

Kimberley

United Kingdom

“Lovely place, friendly staff...10min walk into bourness same into Windermere. Good breakfast...love free spa access.”

Angela

United Kingdom

“Would highly recommend and definitely return .. lovely room , great location .. friendly staff very clean, we had a lovely room .. The Breakfast was excellent..”

Justina

United Kingdom

“Beautiful property, lovely room and facilities. Breakfast was lovely and amazing variety and choice. The hosts were lovely and very accommodating and understanding about a late arrival.”

Robyn

United States

“Location was great and short stroll to either town. Parking was good (either in front or across street). Breakfast is amazing! Room was a good size and the bathroom had been updated.”

Denise

United Kingdom

“Don't look any further, this was our first visit and we will definitely return. It is a beautifully decorated property which gives a home from home feeling. Rich and Ada are brilliant hosts and offer an extensive selection of breakfast options for...”

Sukrage

United Kingdom

“The breakfast was outstanding five star the quality the quantity of the food the variety of food served was absolutely outstanding this Guest House will always be the only place I will come to late District and stay highly highly recommend it I...”

Jane

United Kingdom

“Everyone was very friendly. Comfortable room and great food .”

Managed by Rich Downes

Company review score: 9.8Based on 262 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

I was brought up in Windermere and am delighted (and happy!) to be helping others to enjoy their stay!! We provide an awesome breakfast and can answer your questions so that you make the most of your stay in this beautiful part of the world.

Property info

We work hard to make our guests feel welcome at St John's Lodge with a warm welcome, advice about the area, a peaceful night and a great breakfast! St John's Lodge has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 plus the Visit England 4 Stars, Silver Award for its rooms and customer service and The Breakfast Award. We've worked to improve our cleaning procedures and will be happy to host you at our thoroughly clean guest house :-)

Neighborhood info

We have excellent access to fabulous lakes, mountains and rivers. We are also surrounded by very good options for restaurants, cafés and country inns in the villages of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere - only a 6 minute walk away. We have a bus stop hub 50 metres from us for easy, frequent access to Lakeland beauty spots like Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Keswick, Coniston and Hawkshead. St John's Lodge is perfectly placed, away from the busy village hubs but with an easy, short walk. :-)

Languages Spoken

English,French,Polish

Area info

Amenities of St John's Lodge Guest House incl off-site leisure club

Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

House rules

St John's Lodge Guest House incl off-site leisure club takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 12:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 6 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

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.

Accepted payment methods

Debit cardCash

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 note private parking is limited. Additional public parking can be found beside the property.

All guests have free access to the off-site Choices Health Club, a 7-minute drive from St John's Lodge. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness classes and beauty treatments and massages available.

Driving Instructions:

- Leave the M6 at junction 36. St John's Lodge is 17 miles from the M6.

- Travel along the A590 by-passing Kendal and then at a large roundabout take the second exit, signposted

- A591 for Windermere

-Turn off the A591 at Windermere (The Windermere Hotel is in front of you and the entrance to Windermere train station is on your left)

- Continue down through Windermere village on the one-way system to Lake Road – the main road to Bowness

- You will pass a Lakeland slate monument known as Baddeley Clock on your left, then Morgan’s Dentist and then St John’s Lodge is only a few more doors down on your left.

Please inform St John's Lodge Guest House incl off-site leisure club 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.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

St John's Lodge Guest House incl off-site leisure club