The Howbeck Guest House is on New Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LA. Windermere village centre is a 2-minute walk. Bowness-on-Windermere and the lake shore are 20 minutes on foot downhill. The Orrest Head trailhead is a 5-minute walk from our front door. Ambleside is 5 miles north and Keswick is easily reached by car.

The Howbeck sits midway between the two, giving you the best of both. Windermere village with its shops, restaurants and rail station is a 2-minute walk. Bowness and the lake shore are 20 minutes on foot downhill. You get the quiet and easy parking of a Windermere location without being cut off from the lake. Guests consistently tell us it is one of the most convenient bases in the area.

Yes. Windermere train station is a 2-minute walk from The Howbeck on New Road. This makes The Howbeck one of the most convenient guest houses in the Lake District for guests arriving without a car. Trains run from Windermere to Oxenholme, where you can connect to the West Coast Main Line for London, Manchester, Birmingham and Scotland.

Yes. Windermere railway station is a 2-minute walk from The Howbeck. Windermere is the terminus of the Windermere branch line, which connects to Oxenholme Lake District station on the West Coast Main Line. From Oxenholme you can reach London Euston in around 2.5 hours, Manchester in just over an hour, and Edinburgh in under 2 hours. We are one of the most accessible guest houses in the Lake District for guests arriving by train.

The Howbeck is approximately 20 minutes on foot from the lake shore at Bowness-on-Windermere. The walk is downhill heading south from the guest house. Windermere Lake Cruises, the World of Beatrix Potter and Bowness Marina are all within that 20-minute walk.

The Howbeck is within easy reach of the best attractions in the Lake District. Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Bowness, a 20-minute walk downhill. The World of Beatrix Potter, Blackwell Arts and Crafts House and the Windermere Jetty Museum are all within a short distance. Orrest Head is a 5-minute walk and offers some of the finest views in the Lake District. Ambleside, Grasmere, Coniston and Hawkshead are all reachable in under 30 minutes by car. The guest house team is happy to recommend walks, restaurants and days out tailored to your interests.

Windermere village is a 2-minute walk from The Howbeck and has a good range of restaurants, cafes and pubs. Bowness-on-Windermere, 20 minutes on foot, has a wider selection including lakeside dining. The guest house team is happy to recommend restaurants to suit your taste and budget. We also serve a full Cumbrian breakfast every morning included in your room rate, so the start of each day is always taken care of.

The Howbeck has 11 individually styled rooms and one private suite, all with luxury en-suite bathrooms, Egyptian cotton bed linen, flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, luxury toiletries and complimentary mineral water. Seven rooms include a spa bath or jacuzzi bath. The Retreat suite has its own private entrance and patio, a double jacuzzi air bath with mood lighting, a built-in TV above the bath, and a walk-in wet room jet shower. Rooms are continually refurbished and the standard is consistently rated as outstanding by guests.

The Howbeck has 11 individually styled guest rooms plus The Retreat, a private suite with its own separate entrance and patio. All rooms have luxury en-suite bathrooms and seven include spa baths or jacuzzi baths. Room types range from double and four-poster rooms to superior rooms with corner spa baths and the Retreat suite with a double jacuzzi air bath. Each room is individually designed and continually updated.

The Retreat is The Howbeck's flagship private suite and the most luxurious room in Windermere for couples. It has its own private entrance and patio, completely separate from the main guest house. The bathroom features a large double jacuzzi air bath big enough for two, mood lighting, a flat-screen TV built into the wall above the bath, and a spacious walk-in wet room with jet shower. The bedroom has a super king bed and the suite is finished to the highest standard throughout. Breakfast can be served in The Retreat on request.

The Howbeck includes complimentary access to a nearby health club with a pool, gym and spa facilities for all guests booking direct. The health club is a short drive from the guest house. Seven of our 11 rooms also have spa baths or jacuzzi baths in the en-suite bathroom, including The Retreat suite which features a double jacuzzi air bath large enough for two.

Yes. The Howbeck has a private car park with free parking for all guests. An EV charging point is also available on site.

Yes. The Howbeck has an honesty bar available for guests to use during their stay. It is a popular feature for guests who want to relax with a drink in the evening without having to go out. The bar is stocked with wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks.

The Howbeck operates as a luxury boutique guest house and bed and breakfast in Windermere. It has 11 individually styled rooms and one private suite, all with luxury en-suite bathrooms. While technically a guest house rather than a hotel, the standard of accommodation, service and facilities at The Howbeck matches or exceeds many four and five star hotels in the Lake District. It is a member of Best Loved Hotels of the World and is rated 9.1 on Booking.com.

A full Cumbrian breakfast cooked to order is included with every stay at no extra charge. Choose from Cumberland sausage (meat or vegetarian), locally sourced bacon, sauté potatoes, roast tomato, mushrooms and eggs any way you like. The cold table includes fruit juices, cereals, fresh toast, local preserves, freshly baked croissants, continental meats and cheeses, and a platter of fresh fruit. Freshly ground coffee and individual pots of loose-leaf tea are served throughout.

Standard check-in at The Howbeck is from 3pm. Check-out is by 11am. A late check-out to 12pm is included with our romantic packages and can be added as an upgrade for £30, subject to availability, with a 1pm late checkout also available. If you are arriving early, we are happy to store your luggage so you can explore Windermere before your room is ready. Please contact us in advance to arrange.

Please contact The Howbeck directly on 01539 444739 or at relax@howbeck.co.uk to discuss your requirements. The team will be happy to advise on current pet policy and whether suitable rooms are available for your dates.

Booking direct at howbeck.co.uk saves up to 15% compared to booking through Booking.com, Expedia or other OTAs. Direct bookings also include complimentary health club access. Two and three night stays qualify for an additional discount of up to 10% using our current discount codes, listed on the offers page. Call us on 01539 444739 to discuss availability or a bespoke package.

Yes. The Howbeck offers gift vouchers which make an ideal present for a birthday, anniversary, wedding or Christmas gift. To order a gift voucher, email relax@howbeck.co.uk or call 01539 444739. Gift vouchers are available in any value and can be used against any room or package at The Howbeck.

Yes. The Howbeck is consistently recommended as one of the best places for a romantic break in the Lake District. Seven of our 11 rooms feature spa baths or jacuzzi baths. The Retreat is our flagship private suite with its own entrance, patio, double jacuzzi air bath with mood lighting and a built-in TV above the bath. We offer romantic packages from £55 including champagne, handmade chocolates, rose petals and late checkout.

Yes. The Howbeck is a popular choice for honeymoons in the Lake District. The Retreat suite is particularly suited to honeymooners, with complete privacy via its own entrance and patio, a double jacuzzi air bath, super king bed and the highest level of finish of any room in Windermere. Our Deluxe Romantic Package includes champagne on ice, handmade chocolates, rose petals, fairy lights and late checkout. If you are planning a honeymoon stay, call us directly and we will do everything we can to make it special.

Yes. The Howbeck is a popular choice for anniversaries and special occasions. We offer a Birthday Package from £30 with balloons, banner, handmade chocolates and rose petals, and a Deluxe Romantic Package from £85 with champagne on ice, handmade chocolates, rose petals, fairy lights and late checkout. Birthday cakes can be arranged for £15. If you have a specific request, contact the team and we will do our best to make your stay memorable.

Yes. The Howbeck is ideally located for walking holidays in the Lake District. The Orrest Head trailhead is a 5-minute walk from the guest house - this is where Alfred Wainwright first fell in love with the Lakes and it offers panoramic views of Lake Windermere and the fells beyond. Ambleside and the central fells are 5 miles north. Keswick and the northern lakes are easily reached by car. Free private parking means you can use the Howbeck as a base and drive to different starting points each day.

The Howbeck includes breakfast, free parking, free WiFi, EV charging and health club access in the room rate, with no hidden extras. Booking direct saves up to 15% against OTA prices. The Howbeck is rated 9.1 on Booking.com, has over 1,300 reviews across TripAdvisor and Booking.com, is a member of Best Loved Hotels of the World, and has been welcoming guests to Windermere for over 25 years.

The Howbeck stands out for three reasons. First, the rooms: 11 individually designed rooms, seven with spa baths or jacuzzis, and The Retreat suite as one of the most luxurious rooms available anywhere in Windermere. Second, the location: 2 minutes from Windermere village, 20 minutes to Bowness and the lake, and 5 minutes from the Orrest Head trailhead, with free private parking. Third, what is included: full Cumbrian breakfast, free WiFi, EV charging, honesty bar and health club access are all part of the room rate when booking direct. The Howbeck has been welcoming guests for over 25 years and has over 1,300 reviews to its name.