Title: Howbeck Guest House Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=5478&destination=Windermere%2C+England%2C+United+Kingdom&selected=4006432&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Howbeck Guest House Travelers find personalized service and natural beauty at this Lake District retreat, with nearby health club access and a cozy bar for evening relaxation ## Photo gallery for Howbeck Guest House ![Luxury Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Howbeck Guest House (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/d1305118.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom | Terrace/patio - Howbeck Guest House (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/8821049a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Restaurant - Howbeck Guest House (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/0fb84939.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Howbeck Guest House (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/8faf335c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Howbeck Guest House (Windermere)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/fe8b625e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in a national park, the Howbeck Guest House offers a genuine escape from everyday life. Guests start their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast, can access a nearby health club for exercise, and return to unwind with drinks at the property's welcoming bar. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Bar - Housekeeping ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=4006432&PinnedHotelID=4006432&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ### View all photos for Superior Room ![Superior Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/11974406.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Room 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews - 172 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Luxury Double Room ![Luxury Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/d74b71ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Luxury Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - 194 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Small Double Room ![Small Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/02a6b243.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Small Double Room 10.0 Exceptional 2 reviews - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Room ![Deluxe Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/151841d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom ![Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4010000/4006500/4006432/8785add2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom 10.0 Exceptional 1 review - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/egds/marks/onekey__standard__always_light.svg) Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.com/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWindermere-Hotels-Howbeck-Guest-House.h4006432.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.com/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWindermere-Hotels-Howbeck-Guest-House.h4006432.Hotel-Information) ## About the neighborhood Located in Windermere, Howbeck Guest House is near a train station and in a national park. Old Laundry Theatre and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. [Visit our Windermere travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Windermere.dx5478) [View more Guest Houses in Windermere](https://www.expedia.com/Windermere-Guest-Houses.d5478-aaGuestHouses.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.37582%2C-2.90726&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=INSJ8wqI7XwhTrYd5fzXODK0-H4=) New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA ### What's nearby - ![Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621563222832/6c0c8576-0ab9-44a4-a3ef-e306bc5dc5ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Lake Windermere 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - ![World of Beatrix Potter](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6087973/94e2d954-d771-492d-9fff-522e835f58d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) World of Beatrix Potter 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Orrest Head 20 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Bowness Pier 2 min drive \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Windermere Station 9 min walk - Manchester Airport (MAN) 107 min drive ### Restaurants - Homeground 3 min walk - The Westmorland Inn 15 min walk - Toast 5 min walk - The Crafty Baa 5 min walk - Brown Sugar 5 min walk ## About this property ### Howbeck Guest House Luxury boutique guesthouse near Lake Windermere Howbeck Guest House provides amenities like a bar and a sauna. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and access to a nearby health club - Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Howbeck Guest House include comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water. Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Heating and portable fans - Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles - Free toiletries and hair dryers - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Daily housekeeping and desks ## Similar properties ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/530000/527800/527758/b1b06ce8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Belsfield Hotel Windermere - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available - Parking available 8.6 Excellent 1,012 reviews $131 nightly $157 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-12&endDate=2026-04-13&selected=527758&PinnedHotelID=527758&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/870000/862400/862390/7e17e2f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lindeth Howe Hotel Windermere - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 322 reviews $138 nightly $166 total Apr 2 - 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children - A bar/lounge ### Things to do - Indoor pool (guest access) - Sauna ### Family friendly - Access to nearby indoor pool ### Conveniences - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Proposal/romance packages ### Outdoors - In a national park ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Grab bar near toilet - Upper floors accessible by stairs only ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Tea bags/instant coffee ### More - Desk - Heating - Iron/ironing board on request - Portable fan ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Contactless check-in available Express check-in available Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM Contactless check-out available Late check-out subject to availability Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 Express check-out available ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Access code, front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per day ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 14.95 for adults and GBP 14.95 for children - Late check-out fee: GBP 30.00 (subject to availability) - Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Howbeck Howbeck Hotel Guest House Howbeck Hotel Guest House Windermere Howbeck Windermere Howbeck Guest House Windermere Howbeck Guest House Howbeck Hotel Guest House Howbeck Guest House Guesthouse Howbeck Guest House Windermere Howbeck Guest House Guesthouse Windermere ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Howbeck Guest House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Howbeck Guest House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Howbeck Guest House? ### What time is check-out at Howbeck Guest House? ### Where is Howbeck Guest House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Howbeck Guest House Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 96 8 - Good 29 6 - Okay 12 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 3 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### peter Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Lovely and friendly place to stay. Me and my friend will definitely stay again ##### peter Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carl Oct 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Breakfast was probably one of the best we've had in years. Staff are really attentive, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Very clean, Car park safe and convenient. Will definitely return. ##### Carl Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francis May 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Weekend at the lakes We absolutely loved staying here. Its a beautiful hotel. Our host was really lovely and the room was perfect. Would definitely stay here again. The location was just perfect. Only a short walk to lake Windermere. ##### Francis Stayed 1 night in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great location Great service and friendly Free parking Room really nice and clean Breakfast was great And we will be back ##### Claire Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise Dec 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities What a great find The retreat is just what you need after a long drive Breakfast being delivered to your room in the morning is a great touch ##### Denise Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pui Sheung Grace Jun 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A comfortable guest house The staffs are friendly. The room is clean and comfortable. The breakfast is good and delicious ! ##### Pui Sheung Grace Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamatha Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Fabulous luxury in amazing place Fabulous Hotel. So warm comfortable and welcoming. Rooms were high standard. Bath with jets was lovely after a walk. Breakfast....too much to eat and so delicious! Staff attentive and friendly. ![Windermere 20 mins walk to Bowness](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/923D39CE5E8A7C7E34B0D8284A11BB9B3B4650441736719882285.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Windermere 20 mins walk ro Bowness](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/877A16E2876B05C150BFA28A5880277A56B6CF8A1736719882469.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tamatha Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janet Sep 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities The hotel is in a great location for easy access to Windermere. The pool was a short drive away, and as we were there for only a couple of nights we didn't get to use it. The manager was very friendly and helpful. Our bed was comfortable and the shower was lovely. Would be very happy to stay there again on our next visit to Windermere. ##### Janet Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jun 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Superb, but careful you don't slip in the shower. Excellent place to stay. Short walk from Windermere town and the shops and restaurants there. Gorgeous property, comfortable beds and the breakfast was excellent. Only complaint was the bathrooms. Very tall tub walls and very slick tub surface with no non-slip shower/tub mats, so it was a miracle I didn't slip and didn't get seriously hurt when taking a shower. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Really nice stay staff friendly ##### Lee Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Definitely stay again. The Howbeck was exceptional, with a great breakfast. ##### Raymond Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Agnieszka Aug 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Close to town restaurants, nice home decor ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/727239c9-a558-4c0d-829f-2df6750ad6e5-1754660768146.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6049beb0-6081-466e-8daf-a9e397d1f4ea-1754660768304.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/189c70b0-a616-4bd6-9528-3c3d971aa119-1754660766606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c55e3125-bea1-4644-b960-d25cfb867202-1754660768492.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Agnieszka Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Oct 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great location, lovely room and good breakfast. Would stay again. ##### Jason Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ian Apr 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent, would recommend and stay again. ##### Ian Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ceinwen Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort We had a wonderful stay. The Howbeck was spotlessly clean, including the bathroom which was beautifully designed. ##### Ceinwen Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### One to go back too We had a great nights sleep and a 10/10 breakfast. Staff were absolutely friendly ##### Verified traveler Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew Jun 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great stay! Breakfast wasn’t great, but the staff was kind and hospitable. ##### Andrew Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cecelia Mar 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely stay in Windermere Really lovely stay at the Howbeck. Nice staff, lovely room and perfect location. Would definitely recommend. ##### Cecelia Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Was a very clean and excellently presented accommodation. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious. ##### Joe Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### shota Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities staff ##### shota Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sabrina Aug 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay, comfortable room and lovely breakfast. Ideal location, a short walk into Windermere and then around 15-20 mins walk to Bowness. Being able to leave the car at the hotel before and after check in is a bonus too. Lovely staff as well and very accommodating with us having a baby. Would recommend and stay here again! ##### Sabrina Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher Aug 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Retreat. If you’re looking for a relaxing, peaceful getaway, we highly recommend booking The Retreat. From the moment we arrived, the friendly and helpful staff made us feel welcome. Our spacious room was equipped with great amenities, and we especially loved the spa bath with air bubbles the perfect way to unwind before bed. In the morning, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast with plenty of options, served on our private patio, before taking a short walk into Windermere. Everything about our stay was just wonderful. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/288d8148-a8d1-4b3f-adcc-5b3669687551-1754815898089.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/dd95384a-42b1-48ed-a64e-afbea0199310-1754815912784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9d8162be-3c99-4b7f-a81a-6d72cded62e8-1754815949247.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/40a3319f-3559-4356-b73b-b02848b26f2b-1754816004339.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Christopher Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Lovely place! Well recommended! ##### Steve Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Siu Kei Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### The Howbeck and Retreat Stay Review There are a lot of different breakfast options, and the food is great especially the bacon in Eggs Benedict and the sourdough bread. The spa bath is great, and the bathroom is nice. The only problem is the extra bed is a bit too soft, and the bed is a bit too low. Access to transport is near, as Windermere Library bus stop is near (basically in front of the hotel!), so is Windermere Railway Station as it’s an 10 minute walk via High Street. Overall the stay is pretty good. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/c8adeb72-24aa-4d5c-93b1-70d8b5ee6016-1754247189943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Full Cumberland Breakfast ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/10afe512-6296-40f8-8eed-933ccc827f29-1754247189750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Siu Kei Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Kean Huat Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities It is strategically located. 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