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The Archway Guesthouse

3.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary English breakfast before enjoying the peaceful gardens and staying connected with in-room WiFi

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The Archway Guesthouse welcomes visitors with its charming location and free English breakfast. Relax in the peaceful gardens while using in-room WiFi to plan your next adventure. Multilingual staff ensures everyone feels at home, praised by previous visitors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Windermere is home to The Archway Guesthouse. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park, while Old Laundry Theatre and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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13 College Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1BU

What's nearby

  • The vast expanse of Lake Windermere shown from above the village of Ambleside in the British Lake District.
    Lake Windermere
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    World of Beatrix Potter
    5 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Orrest Head
    16 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bowness Pier
    6 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    5 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN)
    89 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Westmorland Inn
    20 min walk
  • Brown Sugar
    3 min walk
  • Trattoria
    2 min drive
  • Toast
    2 min walk
  • The Crafty Baa
    2 min walk

About this property

The Archway Guesthouse

Guesthouse near Lake Windermere
The Archway Guesthouse provides amenities like free English breakfast and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Smoke-free premises and multilingual staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Archway Guesthouse have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with DVD players
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM

Family friendly

  • DVD player

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless 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; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Alcohol is not served at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Archway Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at The Archway Guesthouse?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Archway Guesthouse?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is The Archway Guesthouse located?

Situated in Windermere, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and World of Beatrix Potter are also within 1 mi (2 km). Windermere Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Archway Guesthouse Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

Brilliant stay

The stay was lovely, Denis and Anita are very accommodating and friendly. Lemon cake on arrival and home baked cookies in the room are great touches. The guesthouse is in a great location and the breakfast is exceptional!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an enjoyable, pleasant and memorable 5-day stay and was well taken care of by Anita and Denis, the chef who cooked delicious breakfast. Would love to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a lovely spot for my stay in Windermere. Very convenient to the train station and bus stop, as well as pubs and restaurants. My room was comfortable and roomy with a full bath, including tub, and a beautiful view of the fells when the weather was clear. Anita and Denis are great hosts - warm and welcoming. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anita and Denis are super nice people. This was our second stay with them. We would absolutely stay with them again. Breakfast is spot on!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weichong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed 2 days with my wife. Absolutely loved our stay at The Archway Guesthouse! Anita and Denis are incredibly friendly and welcoming hosts who go above and beyond to make us feel at home. The breakfast was a real highlight—rich, delicious, and made with care, offering a perfect start to the day. The location is also excellent, with convenient access to transportation that made getting around easy. Highly recommended for anyone visiting the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Attentive hosts. Standard room & ensuite small

Fantastic location, made even better by sunny weather. Our hosts were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Even my Spanish Inquisition about the contents of the full English breakfast didn't phase them. Parking was a squeeze, but we got in and out to the annoying sounds of the park assist beeping furiously all the time. One minor niggle was the teapot was too small for the 2 cups, so one of us had the ubiquitous teabag in a cup. The room was small and the ensuite even smaller, but that's the price you pay for choosing the standard room. Nice shower, though. All in all a great weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice Bed & Breakfast. Staff were great. Convenient location to explore the Windermere and the Lake District.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely modern bathroom & home baked food ldelicious on arrival
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

geoff

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

Last minute stay

Lovely place, some nice touches
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely guest house in Windermere town, close to lots of quirky shops, bars and lovely restaurants, and of course great walks too. Anita and Denis are great hosts and nothing was too much trouble, lovely breakfast too. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

Perfection

This was a perfect stay. Location, quality of accomodation, breakfast outstanding and the loveliest hosts you could meet. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Comfortable in every way. Genuinely warm hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely house, delicious breakfast, everything you suggested worked very well. You made our trip easier and enjoyable, thank you for understanding our late check in and waiting for us, many thanks for everything you did for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Wonderful guest house

We enjoyed a wonderful stay at Denis and Anita’s guesthouse. They were wonderful hosts and we really appreciated the little touches such as the lovely cake and cookies on arrival. Breakfast was fantastic and our hosts were really helpful when we couldn’t find a space to park on the street on arrival, also with recommendations for places to eat locally. We would wholeheartedly recommend The Archway Guest House and hope to return in the future. Thank you Denis and Anita
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

XUEHONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
位置非常好，老板很细心帮忙找了停车位，早饭很丰盛，会再次选择
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming hosts. Comfortable room with lovely view. Large ensuite with shower and bath. Breakfast and service was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

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

Lovely welcoming B & B

Fabulous stay! Amazing hosts made to feel very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Very welcoming and friendly service

Fantastic guest house with Anita making you fill at home and Denis cooking a Fantastic breakfast Right in the centre of Windermere with restaurants and bars on the doorstop
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in the Lakes

Great stay, Absolutely Loverly Guesthouse, Superb hosts. From start to finish really nice experience. Would certainly return again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous location and wonderful hosts! Everything you would need in the rooms, which were comfy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin

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

Highly Recommend

We really enjoyed our stay with Anita and Denis - they were such lovely hosts and made us feel very welcome. Our room was cosy and had a large bathroom plus a fabulous view. The breakfast was fantastic also with lots of choice. We highly recommend this place and would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich

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

Great weekend

What can i say .....what a lovely weekend stay we had Anita and dennis was lovely ...very helpful and funny ....they bent over backwards to help us.The room was very nice with a massive bathroom and the view was amazing. Breakfast was very nice and Anita and baked a yummy lemon drizzle cake. We will be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Best ever B&B

Anita and Dennis are fantastic hosts. Very friendly. Fantastic breakfast and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful warm helpful hosts. Delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great View from room~ Very easy to getting to there from train station will highly recommend to stay~
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019