Name: Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only
Address: 40 Queens Drive, Windermere, LA23 2EL, United Kingdom, 40 Queens Drive, Cumbria, LA23 2EL, UK
Rating: 9.8

Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only

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About this property

Less than 20 minutes’ walk from Bowness Bay, Denehurst Guest House is a traditional Lakeland stone house built in 1898. It offers free WiFi and parking and an award-winning breakfast menu featuring Cumbrian produce. The elegantly styled rooms all have an en suite shower with a hairdryer, bathrobes and toiletries. All include a flat-screen TV, DVD player, tea and coffee facilities and a teddy bear. You can enjoy a full Cumbrian breakfast at Denehurst Guest House, featuring local bacon and sausages and Windermere farm eggs. There are homemade breads, waffles and croissants, as well as organic porridge and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs. Cereals, yoghurt, fruit and juice are also on the menu. Nearby Bowness-on-Windermere offers boat trips on the lake and the World of Beatrix Potter is a 14-minute walk away. The popular towns of Kendal and Ambleside are both within 15-20 minutes’ drive. Denehurst Guest House is a 15-minute walk from Windermere railway station

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)
Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Standard Double Room - 6 1 double bed
Double Room with Four Poster Bed - 3 1 double bed
Superior Double Room - 2 1 large double bed
Superior Double Room - 1 1 large double bed
Superior Double Room - 5 1 double bed
Superior Double Room - 4 1 large double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sarah
United Kingdom
“We have just returned from a wonderful weekend away at the exceptional Denehurst Guest House. Ken & Cindy were so welcoming and caring and couldn’t have done more for us. Our room was lovely and clean with the most comfortable bed we’ve ever...”
Nadja
Switzerland
“Ken and Cindy are the most lovely hosts you could wish for. The guest house is very cosy, as are the rooms. The breakfast was delicious and their local knowledge was very helpful. We hope to come back 😊”
Tina
United Kingdom
“Great location, equidistant from Windermere station and Bowness so it was easy to walk to either. Room was spotless and the bed was so comfortable, we both slept very well. Lovely quiet location even with the primary school nearby. We tried out...”
Anne
United Kingdom
“Fabulous friendly couple made it very homely atmosphere very knowledgeable about the are and offered any help we needed”
Paola
Australia
“We loved our stay here, Ken and Cindy were fabulous hosts. The room was exceptionally clean and Cindy’s breakfast feast was something to look forward to each morning. Ken provided us with so much help with what to do in the area. They both have so...”
Smith
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was excellent, location was in the middle of Bowness and Windermere. Very clean & comfortable. Ken & Cindy are excellent hosts. Would highly recommend.”
Keith
United Kingdom
“Quiet location but central for getting about. Large clean room, hosts Ken and Cindy very friendly and welcoming. Wonderful breakfast with plenty of choice, from gorgeous fresh fruit and thick creamy yoghurt, to full English. Also the coffee was...”
Syed
United Kingdom
“Very clean property, excellent and professional hosts. Actually hosts of this property are its biggest asset!”
Mark
United Kingdom
“Great place to stay. Comfortable. Welcoming. Breakfast was lovely. The location was ideal for us. Hosts Ken & Cindy were fantastic.”
Tomas
Czech Republic
“The breakfasts were excellent, the hosts make breakfast fresh every day for each guest individually. The hosts live in the back of the guesthouse, they are very nice, helpful and available at any time. There is a small lounge with a fireplace,...”

Managed by Ken & Cindy Ravenhall

Company review score: 10Based on 614 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

We are Ken & Cindy Ravenhall and have ran Denehurst Guest House since 2006. Priding ourselves on our hospitality as well as an excellent breakfast menu, we have created the perfect atmosphere in which to relax and unwind. We would like to welcome you to our Guest House and we will help in any way we can to ensure that you enjoy your holiday or short break whether it's your first time staying in the Lake District or you are a regular visitor to the area.

Property information

Denehurst Guest House in Windermere is a typical Victorian Lakeland property offering all the home comforts in bed & breakfast accommodation, situated in a quiet residential area well within walking distance of Lake Windermere and local shops as well as several excellent restaurants. We are pleased to offer excellent hospitality and hope our guests will enjoy the comfort and the attention we have given to detail. As a result of hard work and our enthusiasm we have been awarded A Certificate of Excellence for the last 5 years. This of course is down to reviews from our staying guests. We also have a Breakfast Award aswell as being rated as " Exceptional" by this platform for the last 5 years

Neighbourhood information

Lake Windermere is a short walk away where you can take a leisurely cruise and enjoy a great choice of shops and some excellent restaurants. .Attractions such as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter is a short journey across the lake. Visiting the Lake District is one of the most popular breaks for people across the UK and from further afield. The Lake District National Park has a wide range of activities and attractions, as well as the natural beauty of the entire area.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 22:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 10:00

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

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.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are kindly requested to note their method of transport when booking. This will allow the accommodation to ensure that parking arrangements are made and assist with directions.

Please note this is an adults-only property and no children are allowed.

Please note that this property cannot accommodate hen and stag, or similar parties.

Please inform Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only 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.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.