Oakfold House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

About this property

In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. Offering free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens it is an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the Lake District. Rooms at Oakfold House are elegant in style, and some have traditional fireplaces. Each has an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a drinks tray for tea, coffee and biscuits. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each morning with meat sourced from award-winning local butchers Higginsons of Grange. Lighter options are also available including Scottish smoked salmon, grilled kippers and bircher muesli.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Situated in the best rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • 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, Buffet

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Leanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very comfortable room, breakfast was lovely location perfect”
Tzuhua
Taiwan Taiwan
“Good location, warm room, and excellent breakfast.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything was great... lovely comfortable room and the breakfast each morning was brilliant. Location was great.. nice walk down to Bowness on Windermere”
Newton
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Robin and Chris were great hosts, property was clean and well kept, on a quiet street just off the main road, breakfast was lovely.”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent parking spaces. Very good hosts and excellent breakfast. The accommodation was in an excellent location not far from Windermere and Bowness.”
Caroline
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely b&b...comfy beds, exceptionally clean. Lovely brekkie too”
Suehandtim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, comfortable room. Luxurious toiletries and tea and coffee were a treat. Robyn and Chris were very friendly and helpful. Great choices for breakfast, and they were delicious. Will definitely stay again.”
Lee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Quiet location but only 5 min walk to centre of Bowness and the lake. Lovely clean room with comfortable bed. Great breakfast plus free private parking which probably saved us £45 combined. Perfect hosts.”
Julie
Australia Australia
“We had the most wonderful stay at Oakfold House, truly one of the most beautiful places we’ve ever stayed. Everything was spotless, the beds were exceptionally comfortable, and the whole house has such a warm and cosy atmosphere. Robyn and Chris...”
Kim
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This little gem of a B&B was exceptional to say the least. The room was to an excellent standard in cleanliness and facilities. To wake up to the smell of freshly baking bread was a real bonus as well as the delicious cooked to order Cumbrian...”

Managed by Robyn & Chris

Company review score: 9.8Based on 599 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We purchased and moved into Oakfold House in September 2023 after running a small bed and breakfast in Crail, near St Andrews in Scotland.

Property information

Oakfold House is a beautiful 4 star rated period Victorian residence built in Lakeland stone and retaining many original features. We are conveniently located in a quiet position between Bowness and Windermere, and are just a short walk away from both the Lake and Windermere itself.

Neighbourhood information

There is a lot to do within Bowness and Windermere. The Lake is gorgeous all year round, with the different colours that reflect the seasons. There are boat trips that can be taken to other towns and locations around the Lake. There are a number of different walks too that are varied depending on experience and expectations. For those who like to shop, Bowness has plenty of independent shops that are not found in other high streets. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs catering for differing tastes as well as opportunities for that well-earned pint.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Oakfold House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The property reserves the right to not grant guests access to the property if they exceed the maximum room capacity.

Guest arriving outside of the stated check-in times without prior arrangement may be turned away.

Guest will be charged a fee if they are found to have caused any damages during their stay.

The off road parking is free, but there are 5 spaces for 8 bedrooms. There is also street parking close to Oakfold House which offers no restrictions.

Please inform Oakfold House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.