Oakfold House

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. Offering free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens it is an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the Lake District. Rooms at Oakfold House are elegant in style, and some have traditional fireplaces. Each has an private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a drinks tray for tea, coffee and biscuits. A full Cumbrian breakfast is served each morning with meat sourced from award-winning local butchers Higginsons of Grange. Lighter options are also available including Scottish smoked salmon, grilled kippers and bircher muesli.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

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

Property highlights

  • Located in the top-rated area in Bowness-on-Windermere, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

Availability

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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jeff
United States United States
“The hosts were exceptional. The room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The location was convenient to all the activities we were interested in. Overall a wonderful stay and experience.”
Karim
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Lovely hotel. The service is 5 stars. The location is amazing.”
Neil
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Our stay at Oakfold house was excellent and we would definitely stay again. When we visit the area in the future, it would be the first place we would look for availability. Oakfold house is a lovely building and the owners were friendly and very...”
Majdi
Palestinian Territory Palestinian Territory
“It was very clean and clean The location is amazing The breakfast was delicious”
Stefanova
United States United States
“The House was cosy and welcoming. The location was central to all activities that Bowness has to offer.”
Usman
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“Break fast was good. but didn't have much choices. the Host understood our preference and next day they followed exactly based on our previous day actions. 3 persons room was just sufficient (bit congested but can accommodate the luggage etc)....”
Brooke
Australia Australia
“Oakfold House is beautiful! From the stunning garden it’s set behind to the charming interiors, made-with-love breakfasts and kind, attentive owners. My room was extra comfortable and spotlessly clean, and the added touches like the tea and coffee...”
Jannet
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
“We are impressed with the high standard and attention to detail of Robyn and Chris - the aesthetics of the room, dining room, pottery and unique lamps on display, coffee setup in the room, well accessorized bathroom, in-property parking....”
Yiyan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful house and beautiful garden! Good commute to the town and to the pier! Nice breakfast with various choices!”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great Location, Perfect Hosts, Excellent Breakfast, Great Facilities, Perfect;y Clean. Locked my cycle away when I was out walking.”

Managed by Robyn & Chris

Company review score: 9.8Based on 601 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

We purchased and moved into Oakfold House in September 2023 after running a small bed and breakfast in Crail, near St Andrews in Scotland.

Property info

Oakfold House is a beautiful 4 star rated period Victorian residence built in Lakeland stone and retaining many original features. We are conveniently located in a quiet position between Bowness and Windermere, and are just a short walk away from both the Lake and Windermere itself. Guests have complimentary access to the luxurious Spa & Leisure Club at the Old England Hotel & Spa, just a short walk away.

Neighborhood info

There is a lot to do within Bowness and Windermere. The Lake is gorgeous all year round, with the different colours that reflect the seasons. There are boat trips that can be taken to other towns and locations around the Lake. There are a number of different walks too that are varied depending on experience and expectations. For those who like to shop, Bowness has plenty of independent shops that are not found in other high streets. There are plenty of restaurants and pubs catering for differing tastes as well as opportunities for that well-earned pint.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Food and Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for $0.13 per person.
  • Served daily
    07:30 to 09:00
  • Food
    Bread • Pastries • Butter • Eggs • Yogurt • Fruit • Local specialities • Cooked/warm meals • Jam • Cereal
  • Drinks
    Coffee • Tea • Hot chocolate • Fruit juice
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House rules

Oakfold House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 5 are welcome.

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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.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The property reserves the right to not grant guests access to the property if they exceed the maximum room capacity.

Guest arriving outside of the stated check-in times without prior arrangement may be turned away.

Guest will be charged a fee if they are found to have caused any damages during their stay.

The off road parking is free, but there are 5 spaces for 8 bedrooms. There is also street parking close to Oakfold House which offers no restrictions.

Please inform Oakfold 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.