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Just 1 mile from Lake Windermere this beautiful Victorian house is set in a peaceful location between Windermere and Bowness. It offers vintage-style, luxury accommodations including Egyptian cotton linens, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, as well as free Wi-Fi. Guests at Rum Doodle receive complimentary tea and coffee on arrival, with homemade cakes, or a glass of wine and light snacks if arriving after 19:00. The stylish and comfortable rooms at the 4-star Rum Doodle feature luxurious vintage furniture and original artwork. Benefits also include an private bathroom, designer toiletries, and a hospitality tray with fresh coffee milk, teas, and biscuits. An award-winning breakfast is provided in the morning, made from locally sourced ingredients. Smoked fish, free-range eggs, and artisan bread feature on the menu.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Parking Available On Site


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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
9.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Anthony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The included breakfast was incredible! The staff couldn’t have been more friendly and accommodating. The room is full of character, aesthetically pleasing and very thoughtfully arranged. The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. We would...
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great B&B, with fabulous staff, location and breakfast.!
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little b&b at great value, quiet at night to enjoy a good sleep. The breakfast is great too with a few options.
  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice peaceful location midway downhill btwn the town of Windermere and the lake, with delightful host & staff, comfortable room & bed, and delicious breakfast. Am recommending it to all my friends!
  • Jack
    United States of America United States of America
    Very charming B&B with extremely nice owners in a location about midway between the train station & Lake Windermere, both about a 15 minute walk. When arriving by train it is downhill to the guesthouse. But if raining, one can take a taxi for...
  • E
    Ellen
    United States of America United States of America
    Great breakfast and helpful staff. Great views from the room and a comfy bed.
  • M
    Maggie
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast was great and delicious. Great service. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The room was nice and clean. The location was convenient.
  • Parisa
    United States of America United States of America
    Rum Doodle is a cozy little inn on a lovely quiet street, located about halfway between Windermere and Bowness. We stayed in room 5 which had a pleasant view, and the room and facilities met our needs. My husband and I agreed that the room and...
  • Jose
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We liked the breakfast which was great. All the places were so clean.
  • Maria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was good enough, Breakfast was great and those bath robes make the difference!

Area info

Amenities of Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • DVD player
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules
Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation 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.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

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

Kindly note Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B does not accept bookings of 7 or more guests.

Please inform the guest house of your estimated arrival time.

The hotel does not accept American Express.

Rum Doodle can accommodate requests for special events. The property has an award-winning Gremillet champagne for GBP 30, and its own Rum Doodle Prosecco at GBP 15, plus Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc at GBP 10, fresh flowers from GBP 30, and red silk rose petals can be scattered across a bed for GBP 10. Local handmade chocolates from Huttons of Bowness from GBP 10 can be sourced too. Please just call or email to arrange any requests for special occasions.

Rooms only cater for 2 people and children only above the age of 12 are only permitted

Please inform Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B 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.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

FAQs about Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B

  • Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Check-in at Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The prices at Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double
    • Suite
  • Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B is 2,450 feet from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.