Ideally located in Windermere, Archway Guest House is in the heart of the Lake District National Park. With free Wi-Fi and 2 free parking spaces on a first come, first served basis, this traditional Victorian property offers bed and breakfast accommodations, just off the A591 road. Each room at Archway Guest House features a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and homemade biscuits. The private bathrooms include complimentary toiletries. In the mornings, a varied breakfast menu is available. Dishes are prepared using locally sourced produce. Breakfast options include a classic full English, vegetarian, American-style pancakes, omelets, toasted bagels, croissants, and a Caribbean breakfast. Archway Guest House is located in a quiet street just 6 minutes’ walk from Windermere Rail Station. The Tourist Information Center is 3 minutes’ walk away on the same street. A variety of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found within the surrounding area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

Breakfast Info

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


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
or
1 king bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
9.8
High score for Windermere

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Li
    China China
    Denis and Anita are really considerate and they offer kinds of choices of breakfast. And the breakfast is very nice. I think everyone stays here will find it like home. The location is good as well.
  • Monica
    United States of America United States of America
    Very friendly and helpful about what to do and where to go. It was a busy weekend and they got us reservations and into an already full restaurant. Great breakfast with a lot of fruit.
  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Couldn’t fault this place! Our room was perfect! Absolutely spotless and with the most amazing view which was an added bonus! Anita and Denis were great hosts! Made us feel right at home from start to finish! Breakfast was exceptional too! Thank...
  • C
    Catherine
    United States of America United States of America
    The Guest House and owners were the best we have in countered in many years. Everything was perfect!
  • William
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location,especially if arriving by train. Anita and Denis are amazing hosts,really look after their guests. Nice selection of made to order breakfast.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Really enjoyed our stay. Anita and Dennis made us very welcome and went the extra mile to make our break away enjoyable. The breakfasts were exceptional and made all the better with the friendly and informative chat each morning. We were touched...
  • B
    Bryony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was absolutely amazing, couldn't recommend the carribean breakfast enough! Denis and Anita are so accommodating and lovely and the guesthouse located right in the centre of Windermere!
  • Cheng
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Good location, nice room, best breakfast, warm hospitality
  • Norah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It’s couzy and designed to reflect the english country side charm, the owner was very sweet and considerate, my friend and I were visiting during Ramdan and we were fasting; the host made sure that we had all the snacks and she even got us dates!...
  • Dale
    United States of America United States of America
    There is no way I can say enough good things about our stay! Such a warm welcome with tea and lemon cake, amazing breakfasts, directions, etc. We did every single thing that Anita suggested from tours to businesses to restaurants and loved every...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 191 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Enthusiastically run by Denis and Anita who will do their utmost to make your stay a comfortable and a memorable one.

Property info

The Archway Guesthouse is a comfortable Victorian quality guest house, tastefully furnished throughout and is operated by Denis and Anita, a professional couple, who have lived and worked in several countries. “Our goal is to continuously give all our guests a positive experience and a warm welcome while staying at The Archway”. Their multi-lingual skills help in understanding their customers and their multi-cultural experiences add to making their guests feel at home. Guests are welcome to use the dining table in the breakfast room. There are lots of maps, local tourist information, guide books and some board games available. The house is entirely non-smoking and has been quality assessed by Cumbria Tourism, a Visit England local assessment scheme. Our front rooms have distant mountain views of Coniston Old Man, Wetherlam, Crinkle Crags, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and the Langdale Pikes. Location: We are located in a quiet street of Windermere village just 300 metres from the train station, shops, restaurants and pubs.

Neighborhood info

Windermere is within easy reach of Kendal, Ambleside, Keswick and Grasmere and is the ideal touring base for Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth country. We are at about 5 minutes walking from Windermere train station. There are many restaurants, pubs etc. within walking distance from our B&B. You can walk to Lake Windermere in about 25 mins. and the local bus system is great. We have guide books, maps and walks available for our guests.

Languages Spoken

German,English,French,Dutch

Area info

Amenities of Archway Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms

General

  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules
Archway Guest House takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Archway Guest House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

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

FAQs about Archway Guest House

  • Check-in at Archway Guest House is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Room options at Archway Guest House include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Double
  • Archway Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Walking tours
  • Guests staying at Archway Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Archway Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Archway Guest House is 500 feet from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.