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The Archway Guesthouse

Property class: 3.5

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A wooden dock leading to a marina with several boats docked.
A hotel room with a bed, floral pillows, a painting of sheep, and a patterned wallpaper.
A breakfast buffet with various food items, drinks, and kitchenware displayed on wooden shelves.
A view from a window with a skylight, overlooking a residential area with houses and mountains in the distance.
A stone building with multiple windows and a sign indicating it is a guest house.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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13 College Road, Windermere, England, LA23 1BU
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a window.

Superior Double Room

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

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A hotel room with a bed, floral pillows, a painting of sheep, and a patterned wallpaper.

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a seating area, a small table, a wardrobe, and a lamp.

Superior Double or Twin Room

  • Mountain view
  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Windermere

The Archway Guesthouse places you within a mile (2 km) of Lake Windermere and Orrest Head. Guestrooms at this 3.5-star guesthouse include coffee makers and flat-screen TVs and guests can enjoy free breakfast.
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What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 16 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 5 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Archway Guesthouse

The Archway Guesthouse features free WiFi in public areas and a garden. You'll find limited parking. Multilingual staff is on hand to answer questions.
Flat-screen TVs come with DVD players, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers are also available.

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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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: 10 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
Driving? This property offers limited 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The guesthouse can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • No alcohol is served at The Archway Guesthouse.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at The Archway Guesthouse?

The Archway Guesthouse offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to The Archway Guesthouse?

This guesthouse is located in Windermere within a short 17-minute walk of Orrest Head. You'll also find Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Archway Guesthouse?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

Does The Archway Guesthouse feature a casino?

No, The Archway Guesthouse doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Archway Guesthouse?

No, there is no indoor pool at this guesthouse.

What do couples enjoy most about The Archway Guesthouse?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like a free daily breakfast plus some accommodations include a mountain view and a separate bathtub and shower.

Are there hot tubs at The Archway Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Archway Guesthouse have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Archway Guesthouse offers free English breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Archway Guesthouse allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Archway Guesthouse.

Are there connecting rooms at The Archway Guesthouse?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Archway Guesthouse?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at The Archway Guesthouse.

The Archway Guesthouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Allen

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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