My partner & I have frequent hotels & guest houses all over the country. We expect good quality service,value for money & have no issue in conveying our dissatisfaction where necessary. We have to say the Archway is without question the most welcoming,presentable & unique high standard of service we have experienced to date. From the minute you arrive it... More

First, let me start off with a wee anecdote to demonstrate the true consideration of the Archway's owners: my wife and I arrived late on a Friday night and were met by both owners, Stephen and Jennifer. While Jennifer welcomed us and supplied us with local insider information for travel, as well as providing us with invaluable maps and transport... More

This b&b was a great place to stay. Clean and tidy. The owner was very friendly and helpfull. Location was great, walking distance to the lake and station. Shops on your doorstep. Breakfast was excellent, real quality. Such a variety from haddock and eggs to pancakes. She would bake her own cakes which you could help yourself for free. A... More

I stayed with a friend for 3 nights at the venue. A very warm welcomed started off the excellent services that came from Jennifer. Breakfast was a very high standard with so many variations it catered for virtually any appetite or request. Myself and my friend stayed in the standard twin room. it was an ideal size for our use... More

Shared a standard room with my mum. Not luxurious, but clean and very very comfortable. Plenty of storage. Great tea and coffee making facilites, and even home made biscuits. Bathroom very modern, with walk in shower. Quite small, but big enough. Hosts were very pleasant; Jenny had lots of helpful information ready to pass on when we arrived, and showed... More

The Archway is in the ideally located in Windemere and a central location for visiting the South Lakes. Parking is to the rear of the guest house which was ideal as parking in the area is restricted. You are just a few minutes walk to the pubs, restaurants and shops and only a twenty minute walk in to Bowness. The... More

The Archway is in the perfect location for exploring the south Lakes. Off street parking and its close proximity to pubs, restaurants and shops is ideal for a long weekend. The room was lovely and quiet, with stunning views. On arrival Jennifer sat down with us, welcoming us to the Archway and to Windermere and couldn't have been more hospitable.... More

Thoroughly enjoyed a one night stay in this welcoming B & B. Jennifer warmly greeted us with a quick run down of the facilities and the surrounding area, directing us to a home made Victoria Sponge on the well stocked dresser that we were encouraged to tuck into to, The weather was extreme with snow and brisk easterly winds, but... More

Called in as a walk past customer, looking for a two night stay. We were greeted by the owner, who was extremely welcoming, and showed us to a lovely en-suite room. We enjoyed a lovely stay, and found the hosts to be charming friendly people. It is a great place to use as a base for the lakes and mountains.... More