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About this property

Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness. It offers vintage-style, luxury accommodation including Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests at Rum Doodle receive complimentary tea and coffee on arrival, with homemade cakes, or a glass of wine and light snacks if arriving after 19:00. The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an en suite bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. An award-winning breakfast is provided in the morning, made from locally sourced ingredients. Smoked fish, free-range eggs, and artisan bread feature on the menu.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

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

  • Free parking available on-site


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved everything about it! Quirky design features all around the property yet still modern. Very clean with wonderful attention to details.
  • Muruganathan
    India India
    Its a lovely property at the centre for easy access to all places around. Amazing breakfast
  • Ann
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A little gem with great accommodation tasty breakfast and very welcoming staff
  • Chris
    Australia Australia
    Clean, neat and tidy. Staff very helpful and friendly.
  • Roberts
    Australia Australia
    Room was very comfortable. Staff very friendly. Breakfast superb.
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect, so clean and beautiful.. Kinga, the lady who served breakfast was so lovely and accommodating. Will definitely return here again.
  • Kris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast options were great. Modern bathrooms Clean rooms Themed rooms Usable fridge
  • Kate
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was comfortable friendly, breakfast was excellent
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s stunning, hosts are amazing and friendly. Amazing location
  • Janice
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly atmosphere, staff were friendly and very helpful

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House rules

Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Kindly note Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B does not accept bookings of 7 or more guests.

Please inform the guest house of your estimated arrival time.

The hotel does not accept American Express.

Rum Doodle can accommodate requests for special events. The property has an award-winning Gremillet champagne for GBP 30, and its own Rum Doodle Prosecco at GBP 15, plus Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc at GBP 10, fresh flowers from GBP 30, and red silk rose petals can be scattered across a bed for GBP 10. Local handmade chocolates from Huttons of Bowness from GBP 10 can be sourced too. Please just call or email to arrange any requests for special occasions.

Rooms only cater for 2 persons and children only above the age of 12 are only permitted

Please inform Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B 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.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.