Denehurst Guest House - Adults Only

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.8
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

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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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Get what you need

If you have any questions after booking, this property responds fast.

  • 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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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners were very nice and helpful,the room was nice and clean. Breakfast was spot on”
Noshir
India India
“The owners were fantastic - really nice people who shared their stories and helped us see the Lake District as a local”
Julie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Ken and Cindy were very welcoming and helpful. Rooms were very comfortable and clean. The breakfasts were delicious, lots of choice and plenty of it. Location fine, easy walk to Windermere and Bowness, with lots of places to eat out. Would be...”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owners were lovely. The cooked breakfast was top drawer.”
Joanne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What an amazing weekend! Denehurst is a hidden gem, a beautiful cosy home and the hosts, Ken and Cindy were just amazing, so helpful and welcoming. We loved our two night stay and I have to say their breakfast was the best, super tasty and a...”
Tracey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything about it was lovely. The b & b was spotlessly clean. The hosts were lovely. The location was great.”
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location in the middle of Bowness and Windermere. Clean and very well presented. There was so much information available in the lounge about the surrounding areas, walks and attractions. Cindy and Ken were wonderful hosts, very welcoming...”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything spotlessly clean, comfortable Ken and Cindy absolutely wonderful couple nothing too much trouble very knowledgeable about the area and where to go breakfast was absolutely fantastic. Could not fault the stay at all perfect 10. Best B&B...”
Julie
United States United States
“Comfortable. Quiet. Spotless. Generous breakfast. Kind superhosts. Room 2 with larger bed was terrific. . Great location for Windermere area. Go to Francine’s for supper.”
Gayle
Australia Australia
“The breakfast was excellent, the hosts were extremely helpful and the facilities were spotless.”

Managed by Ken & Cindy Ravenhall

Company review score: 10Based on 603 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
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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.