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Oakfold House

4.0 star property
Victorian bed & breakfast in Windermere with free breakfast

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Building design
Exterior detail
Garden
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Beresford Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 2JG
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬

Room options

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Single Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room with Double Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Single Room with Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Oakfold House places you within a 10-minute stroll of World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre. This 8-room, 4-star bed & breakfast welcomes guests with free breakfast, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
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What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 131 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bryson's Tea Rooms - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Oakfold House

Victorian bed & breakfast in Windermere with free breakfast
Oakfold House features free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. If you drive, put free parking to good use. Helpful staff can provide tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage. This smoke-free bed & breakfast also has a garden.
Guests can enjoy flat-screen TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, desks, and desk chairs are other standard amenities.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This property doesn't allow children 5 and younger (only guests older than 5 are allowed)

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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-9:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The bed & breakfast can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Oakfold
Oakfold House
Oakfold House Windermere
Oakfold Windermere
Oakfold House Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
Oakfold House Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
Oakfold House B&B Windermere
Oakfold House B&B
Oakfold House Bowness-On-Windermere England - Lake District
Oakfold House Windermere
Oakfold House Bed & breakfast
Oakfold House Bed & breakfast Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Oakfold House?

Oakfold House provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do within easy reach of Oakfold House?

This bed & breakfast in Windermere is within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, and Old Laundry Theatre. You'll also find Lake Windermere and Bowness Pier less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Oakfold House?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does Oakfold House include a casino on the premises?

No, Oakfold House doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Oakfold House?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Oakfold House?

Amenities at this bed u0026 breakfast that appeal to couples include free breakfast and a garden.

Are there hot tubs at Oakfold House?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Oakfold House have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Oakfold House offers free cooked-to-order breakfasts each morning though there is no restaurant.

Will Oakfold House allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Oakfold House.

Are there connecting rooms at Oakfold House?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this bed & breakfast.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Oakfold House?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Oakfold House.

Reviews

Oakfold House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 191 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fong Oi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oakfold house is convenient located in Bowness on Windermere, a mere 2-min walk to bus-stops going towards the pier or to Grasmere. We had also walked 15 mins to the pier and 15 mins to Windermere town centre.Its proprietors, Chris & Robin are attentive and hospitable hosts who ensure we have a pleasant and memorable stay in Windermere, giving us advice to make our way around. They also ensure we start the day with a hearty breakfast of our own choice. Their guest lounge is a Iovely place to relax after a day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, good facilities and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Great stay

Great stay, quiet location but perfect for Bowness. Room was very comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was very good, ran by a lovely couple.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa, Seattle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter & I had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the ease & convenience of the hotel. The owners were very helpful & warm & friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind and efficient dealing with a bottle spillage on soft furnishings
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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Good！
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Windermere Stay

Great place to stay! We had a lovely break and stayed here for New Years, the location is amazing (10 min walk to the main Bowness area) and the service by the team was exceptional. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lee Mei Ling

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights. Check in was easy. Though the room for 3 persons was a little tight, it was cosy with adequate walking space. Just be mindful that opening of big luggage could be a challenge in the limited area. Breakfast options were great and hosts were most friendly. Certainly a recommended accommodation in Windermere. Within walking distance to restaurants, shops and shopping. Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Couldn’t fault anything . Clean . Good good, Great hosts . would return again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An excellent two night stay. Cannot find a fault.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris and Robyn have a lovely inn. They are both engaging and friendly and full of advice about the Lake District. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Great hosts, wonderful breakfast, comfy bed, lovely rooms, close to all amenities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

alexis

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

Can’t wait to return!

We had a lovely stay and were met by Robyn and Chris, who were willing to accommodate us dropping our bags off early. It was a really lovely surprise to find our bags in our room when we returned later! The room was really comfortable with all of the little luxuries that we’d need and extras available in the guest lounge if we needed them. Breakfast was delicious and had everything we could possibly want. Lovely fresh local produce too! We’d love to stay here again and would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place to stay. The stay were so friendly and accommodating! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about Oakfold House. The quiet yet close to everything location, the beautiful room and view from our room, delicious breakfast. Easy access to buses to explore the many towns around the lake, as we did not have a car. Chris and Robyn were extremely helpful and lovely to chat to - cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and warm place to stay. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is great too. It takes twenty minutes to get to the railway station. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts very friendly, accessible & informative. Room well kept, comfy beds and clean. Breakfast plentiful, lovely choice. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

Couldn’t fault a thing!

Stayed here for 2 nights in the middle of the week, in winter so I imagine it was much quieter than it will be in the summer. Hotel was absolutely superb- extremely comfortable, clean, with a relaxing atmosphere. It is decorated very well, lovely art on the walls, very tasteful. We stayed in the smallest double room available- a really cosy attic room- and we did not find that the size was an issue, it did not feel cramped. At night it was very quiet and peaceful. Breakfast was also delicious- there are definitely options for everyone- and the extras (such as some free fudge and teas and hot chocolate for the room) were very much appreciated. Staff were lovely and welcoming- all in all a really enjoyable experience! Hopefully we will be returning there one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a great location for 1 night away with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Henry

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking is a issue on the property as there are limited space available
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

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

Great family hotel!

It was an awesome experience! The lovely couple-run hotel gave us an amazing stay in every aspect. The homemade warm breakfast surpassed our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023