The Penn

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Scored 9.2
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.6

About this property

Historic Setting: The Penn in Windermere offers a recently renovated guest house housed in a historic building. The property is adults-only and situated on a quiet street, providing a peaceful environment. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with free toiletries, tea and coffee makers, hairdryers, and soundproofing. Additional amenities include mountain views, work desks, and free WiFi. Local Attractions: Footprint-National Trust is a 14-minute walk away, while the World of Beatrix Potter is 2.1 km nearby. Other attractions include Windermere Lake Cruises and Blackwell Arts and Crafts House. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, room comfort, and British cuis, and British cuis, and British cuisine, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Grace
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the room, very tidy and cosy - perfect for our few days in the Lakes. It was in a great location.”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property right in the middle of Windermere. Great location. I would say the double beds are small, we opted for a superior and I’m glad we had the extra space in the bathroom. Gorgeous decor, and lovely touches in the room.”
Jessica
Australia Australia
“The room was stunning and so comfortable. Easy walking distance to a supermarket and restaurants. We appreciated the little gift on the table and the fresh flowers.”
Maharani
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the location was convenient and close to shops and restaurants. it was a decent walk from bus stops and the train station. the property was quaint, and our room was just as pictured. we were offered to check in early free of charge, and they left...”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to get to. Central. Fabulous decor and nice big room and en-suite. Coffee machine”
Mrs
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location, thoughtfully designed with colours and furnishings. Attention to detail with a little local treat from the toffee shop. We also tried the Thai restaurant recommendation they gave in the booklet which was very yummy!”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I have stayed here several.times now and its my most favoured place to stay in the Lake district . Really like the quiet anonymous check in . Lovely bespoke and Victorian furnishings which are very close to my heart . I have really enjoyed each...”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location with easy access to the town. Decor very nice and lovely and clean”
Aditya
India India
“Modern with old world look. Great fitting and fixtures. Very well appointed room. Good size room.”
Aaron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, ideal location. Bed was super comfy! Underfloor heating in bathroom.”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Grace
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the room, very tidy and cosy - perfect for our few days in the Lakes. It was in a great location.”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely property right in the middle of Windermere. Great location. I would say the double beds are small, we opted for a superior and I’m glad we had the extra space in the bathroom. Gorgeous decor, and lovely touches in the room.”
Jessica
Australia Australia
“The room was stunning and so comfortable. Easy walking distance to a supermarket and restaurants. We appreciated the little gift on the table and the fresh flowers.”
Maharani
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the location was convenient and close to shops and restaurants. it was a decent walk from bus stops and the train station. the property was quaint, and our room was just as pictured. we were offered to check in early free of charge, and they left...”
Hugh
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy to get to. Central. Fabulous decor and nice big room and en-suite. Coffee machine”
Mrs
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location, thoughtfully designed with colours and furnishings. Attention to detail with a little local treat from the toffee shop. We also tried the Thai restaurant recommendation they gave in the booklet which was very yummy!”
Fiona
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I have stayed here several.times now and its my most favoured place to stay in the Lake district . Really like the quiet anonymous check in . Lovely bespoke and Victorian furnishings which are very close to my heart . I have really enjoyed each...”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Central location with easy access to the town. Decor very nice and lovely and clean”
Aditya
India India
“Modern with old world look. Great fitting and fixtures. Very well appointed room. Good size room.”
Aaron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, ideal location. Bed was super comfy! Underfloor heating in bathroom.”

Managed by The Yam Hotels Ltd

Company review score: 9Based on 551 reviews from 1 property
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Property information

The Penn is a quirky Lakeland stone property built in 1848 and is full of character and charm and retails many of its original features. We are located less than 2 minutes walk from Windermere Rail and Bus Station with shops and restaurants right on our doorstep and a gentle 20 minute walk to Lake Windermere our location is ideal. We are a self check in property with no reception. We have limited dog friendly rooms that are ground floor only. There is an aditional pet fee for this after booking.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Penn takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this property
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that only guests aged 18 years and older can be accommodated at the guest house.

Please inform The Penn in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.