Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 130 min drive
Burneside Station - 10 min drive
Staveley Station - 11 min drive
Windermere Station - 15 min walk
Restaurants
Homeground - 10 min walk
Trattoria - 12 min walk
Brown Sugar - 12 min walk
Base Pizza - 11 min walk
The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - 11 min walk
About this property
Kirkwood Guest House
Kirkwood Guest House offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Free perks include full breakfast, WiFi and self-parking.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (6 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
Parking
Free on-site self-parking
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast
Services
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1891
Garden
Library
Victorian architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairwells
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Kirkwood Guest House Windermere
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Frequently asked questions
Does Kirkwood Guest House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kirkwood Guest House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Kirkwood Guest House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Kirkwood Guest House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kirkwood Guest House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Express check-out is available.
What is there to do at Kirkwood Guest House and nearby?
Kirkwood Guest House has a garden.
What's the area around Kirkwood Guest House like?
Kirkwood Guest House is a short 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 12 minutes' walk from Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories.
Kirkwood Guest House Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.4/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
28 September 2024
Excellent
Lovely friendly place to stay. Paula was very welcoming, and the room was immaculate, and clean.
We had breakfast and it was lovely, plenty to choose from and paula cannot do enough for you on your stay. Thanks guys for your hospitality we will be back.
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 September 2024
Fabulous stay , very friendly and welcoming, breakfast was fantastic good quality ingredients
Julie
Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 September 2024
Tim
Tim, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 September 2024
Lovely host, helpful and informative. Comfy bed and great breakfast.
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 August 2024
Great stay at this guesthouse.
Breakfast was lovely, able to have it in your room if you prefer.
Walkable to the centre of windermere, driveable to many hot spots and locations
Jack
Jack, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 June 2024
The property was spotless & breakfast was good. Paula & her husband were very helpful & knowledgeably. The ground floor room we had room would benefit from more drawer space
Michael
Michael, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
22 June 2024
Paula was a delight! Loved her advice and helpful tips. Our little family room was perfect and so cozy. The house is perfectly located close to the Badderley Clock Tower bus stop, and perfectly situated between Bowness and Windermere. Breakfast is not to be missed! Everything was locally sourced and delicious. Highly recommend!
Sarah
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
16 June 2024
nta
nta, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
29 May 2024
Richard and Paula the hosts were very pleasant and helpful. Place was clean and immaculate. Safe off road parking. Top marks for where the property is sited, with in walking distance of the lakes, shopping and dining.
Anis
Anis, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
A beautiful stay in Windermere
An amazing stay at Kirkwood House! Richard and Paula are superior hosts and really nade sure our stay was exceptional. Our room was large and very nicely furnished. Breakfast was great.
CYNTHIA
CYNTHIA, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 May 2024
Lovely room with a spotless bathroom, perfect location halfway between Windermere and Bowness, friendly hosts and great breakfast.
Janet
Janet, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
3 May 2024
Fantastic stay in Windermere! Thanks for Richard and Paula, we had an amazing time for 3 nights. Great taste breakfast provided everyday, the room is classic furnished and the location is good. With impacted introduction from Paula, we explored most of areas of Lake District. We enjoyed our holiday here and will definitely choose Kirkwood for the next time.
Yuanchen
Yuanchen, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
16 April 2024
Ian
Ian, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
19 March 2024
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 February 2024
A very pleas stay
Overall - very good and would recommend. The DVD remote wasn’t working, but the chap was straight on to it, and the next guests will have a new remote. The breakfast sausages had a burnt layer on them, but we think that’s the way they fry them. Nice people and great accommodation.
Angus
Angus, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2024
The stay at Kirkwood Guest House was everything we could have asked for, Paula was so attentive and the breakfast service was exceptional. The location was a 10-minute walk between both Windermere and Bowness. Couldn’t have asked for anything more from a guesthouse.
Megan
Megan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 January 2024
Had a really nice stay here would definitely recommend and we will be back soon
Eric
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 October 2023
Property clean and great location. Owners very pleasant and helpful
Ronald
Ronald, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
2 October 2023
A very nice, quiet place in a good location, a reasonably short walk to both Bowness and Windermere. The host, Paula, is very kind and helpful and I really enjoyed the wonderful breakfast! If I come back to the Lake District I'll stay there again.
Hans
Hans, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
21 September 2023
David
David, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2023
Lovely little B and B 10 min walk from Bowness and Windamere. Really clean. Breakfast excellent and Paula can't do enough for you
Really enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back
Jonathan
Jonathan, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 August 2023
Anita
Anita, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
1 August 2023
Lovely little guest house
Richard and Paula friendly and welcoming and great breakfast. Bed was really comfortable. Would have no hesitation in recommending.
Ian
Ian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 June 2023
The owners (husband and wife) are friendly and helpful. After we checked out in the morning , we left our luggage there for being picked up late evening. The owners kindly gave us a key for the front door, so we can come back to pick up luggage’s in our convenience. We appreciate their kindness.