This traditional, Lakeland stone guest house is set in a tranquil location by Mill Beck river, 10 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere’s shores. Bright and cozily furnished, each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and free tea and coffee. Private bathrooms also offer free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hearty, full Cumbrian breakfasts are served in the light, wood-furnished dining room each day. An extensive breakfast menu is available, including scrambled eggs with paprika and porridge with muscavado sugar. Free private parking is available, and Windermere’s town center and rail station are only a 10-minute walk away. Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, is 20 minutes’ drive away in the pretty village of Grasmere.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
10.0
High score for Windermere

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dror
    Israel Israel
    Liz and Chris were super friendly, welcoming and gave us a lot of information about the area and things to do The guest house is in a great location - 5 minutes walk from the center of Windermere. BREAKFAST WAS EXCEPTIONAL. Not only was the...
  • Paul
    Japan Japan
    Cozy room, lovely hosts, superb breakfasts, extra attention to detail and service.
  • Joseph
    United States United States
    Nice quiet street, close to everything, room comfortable and very clean with comfortable bed.
  • Huay
    United States United States
    Great host, very helpful. Excellent cooked to order breakfast. Nice beautiful room and very clean. Little nice touches like fresh milk in the refrig, etc .
  • Alfred
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good selection for breakfas, very friendly and hospital couple. Good location for Windermere.
  • Fahimeh
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our experience at this accommodation was exceptional in every way. The Ullswater room exceeded our expectations with its spaciousness and the incredibly comfortable bed. The photos online truly don't capture the beauty of the bedroom. The...
  • Sasidhorn
    Thailand Thailand
    The room is very comfortable, lovely decorated, cozy and spacious. Heater worked well. Hosts are very lovely, helpful and gave us good advices. Highly recommended.
  • D
    Doreen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very good and the service was great. The location was very good .
  • Sophie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liz and Chris are lovely, welcoming hosts providing loads of information on things to do, restaurants etc in the area. The breakfasts were great with lots of options offered. Would definitely recommend staying here.
  • Robert
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The choice of breakfasts and quality of food was great. We liked Liz and Chris, they were very hospitable and nothing was too much trouble. The room was cosy with our own fridge complete with milk and chilled water. We loved the soothing sound of...

Area info

Amenities of Rocklea Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

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

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • River view
  • City view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker

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

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Wake-up service
    • Tour desk

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Board games/Puzzles

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access

    General

    • Adults only
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Heating
    • Soundproof
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

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

    Check-in
    From 10:00 AM 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.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

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

    Please inform Rocklea 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.

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

    FAQs about Rocklea Guest House

    • Rocklea Guest House is 1,500 feet from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Rocklea Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Guests staying at Rocklea Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • À la carte
    • Rocklea Guest House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Room options at Rocklea Guest House include:

      • Double
      • Twin
    • Check-in at Rocklea Guest House is from 10:00 AM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.