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    The Howbeck

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    #45 of 106 B&Bs / Inns in Windermere
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    Howbeck New Road, Windermere LA23 2LA, England
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    Luxury AA Rated 5 star highly recommended, recently fully refurbished guest house just 2 mins walk from Windermere centre. A member of the "Best loved hotels of the world" all rooms have fantastic en-suites some with jacuzzis & massage showers. We have 1 luxury suite with private entrance and patio, double jacuzzi air bath, mood lighting, 2 tv's etc. If you are looking for somewhere special you will not find better in Windermere!
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    Free parking
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    Breakfast included
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    83Good for walkers
    Grade: 83 out of 100
    34Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
    6Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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    Howbeck New Road, Windermere LA23 2LA England
    Getting there
    Durham Tees Valley Airport98 km
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    Nearby restaurants
    Just Good Food
    5 minCafe
    The Crafty Baa
    5 minBar
    Homeground Coffee + Kitchen
    3 minCafe
    Hooked
    2 minSeafood
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    Nearby attractions
    Lakeland
    7 minSpeciality & Gift Shops
    Thuline Studio - Gallery
    5 minArt Galleries
    Cookhouse Gallery
    4 minArt Galleries
    Windermere Methodist church & District Foodbank
    5 minChurches & Cathedrals
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    The Howbeck "retreat room" & staff
    We visited the Howbeck and retreat on Friday the 8th of march for a little relaxing getaway for 2 nights. Our plan was to get up sat morning and climb the scafell pike mountain then get back to the room and relax in the bath jacuzzi. We booked the room directly with the hotel…
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Fantastic weekend
    The guesthouse rooms are wonderful, the staff are so friendly and helpful, brilliant location with Windermere and Bowness within walking distance. The staff booked a restaurant for us one evening and as a result we got a discount. Planning our return already.
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Quaint delightful hotel
    Went on short notice with another 2 couples. From the outside it looks really small, however once inside its perfect, immaculately decorated and spotlessly clean. We were greeted by a really nice lady who quickly booked us in and gave us information regarding the spa, the…
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Birthday treat
    My partner booked this hotel for my birthday and we stayed in the ‘windygale’ room. My partner had arranged to have extras for the room as a surprise for me. The room was decorated beautifully with rose petals, chocolates and champagne. The room was spotless and the spa bath was…
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    Date of stay: March 2019
    Response from ColinM3128, Owner at The Howbeck
    Responded 1 week ago
    Hi Joanne, Thank you so much for your review, as a team we are delighted to here you enjoyed all of your stay and how the room was decorated for you. We would love to see you both again!
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    Quiet and Quaint!
    My partner and I stayed here in September 2018 and were initially surprised at how small the building is, however, upon our stepping inside we were amazed at just how much was there! A lady greeted us as we entered and informed us of the whereabouts of our room, which was easily…
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    Date of stay: September 2018
    Response from ColinM3128, Owner at The Howbeck
    Responded 3 weeks ago
    Good afternoon, Thank you for such a great review, your kind words really mean a lot. We take great pride in what we do and we are glad this showed. We would love to have you stay with us again, Thanks again,
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    Our room was called Glendinning, and all the rooms have equally charming names.
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    Are there parking facilities at the hotel?
    Hi there, We have a free car park at the back of the hotel
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    Not a five star why are you advertising this incorrectly ?
    It’s rated independently by visit Britain, Cumbria tourism and AA 5 gold star guest house.
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    Whats the spa like as didnt realise it was in another hotel. Is it worth a visit
    We went to Howbecks with Trafalgar tours for a tour and lunch. We enjoyed the experience. I do know they have camping facilities but I have no further knowledge. The meal we had was great, especially the desserts.
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    Is the breakfast in with the price
    When we visited yes it was included a d freshly made. They also tweaked so we could changes freshly cooked and well worth it
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    Hi, can you please guide me that how far is the Windermere Lake and High Street from The Howbeck? as i am travelling with kids so this will make it easier for me to decide. thanks.
    The Howbeck is a minute walk from Windermere town center and a 15 Minute walk down to the lake. Alternatively you can catch a taxi which takes a few minutes.
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    "Upgrade to a suite , very spacious"
    "Not one at the front."
    "All the staff are very friendly so just mention to them if you have any special requirements."
    "The Retreat suite is excellent"
    "good location"
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    US$137 - US$190 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    NUMBER OF ROOMS
    11
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