Treat yourself to a carefree break at Holmlea bed and breakfast in Bowness

High quality, adult only, bed and breakfast just 3 minutes walk from the shores of Lake Windermere and the pubs, shops and restaurants in the middle of Bowness village.

Whether you are looking for accommodation in Bowness on Windermere with convenient parking, a romantic break for two in the Lake District or you are seeking a comfortable base to explore the beautiful Cumbrian countryside; your comfort is our priority. With our unique warmth of character, we promise you a genuine warm welcome.

Our visitors leave Holmlea Guest House relaxed and refreshed! Many guests have recognised us for excellent levels of service and attention to detail. Reviews on TripAdvisor and elsewhere tell us we have more than met their expectations for a stay at our Lake District guest house.

You can be sure of a peaceful stay in our top quality bed and breakfast close to all the attractions available on Windermere Lake. So call us today and book direct at one of the most popular guest houses in Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria.

Many reasons why Holmlea is the right choice for you

• Exclusively for adults
• Best rates when booking direct with us
• Stylish en-suite rooms, with ground floor double available
• Complimentary full English breakfast
• Superb quiet location just 3 minutes walk from Lake Windermere
• Free parking for guests, from 12.00 noon on day of arrival
• Free Wi-Fi
• Flexible check-in from 4.00pm till 8.00pm
• Free flask filling service
• Discounted half Lake Cruise on Windermere (with direct bookings)
• Excellent genuine guest reviews
• Recognised as one the best places to stay in Bowness
• Luxury Sealy beds with posturepedic mattresses
• Blackout curtains to guarantee a great nights sleep

Activities

Cycling

Cyclists can cross the lake on the nearby car ferry and have a great day on the cycle trails of Claife Heights and Grizedale Forest Park where there is a range of way-marked trails around the forest roads and tracks. Bikes can be hired from Windermere Station. Contact Country Lanes Cycle Hire on Tel: 015394 44544.

Walking

The Local Tourist Information Centre by the Lake in Bowness has a range of books and guides on low level and more advanced walks in the Lake District. Some local walks can start from the doorstep of our bowness b and b.

Go Ape

Fancy a treetop high wire adventure in Grizedale Forest. With high ropes, awesome crossings, tunnels, bridges and an epic wind-in-your-face zip wire. This is an experience you will remember forever. Go to www.goape.co.uk/ or Tel: 0845 643 92 15.

Golf

Windermere Golf Club has been referred to as a “miniature Gleneagles” by the golfing press and is approx 1.6 miles from Holmlea Guest House. It has spectacular views over Windermere and the surrounding fells.

Attractions

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is located in Bowness village a short walk from our Bowness b+b. Say hello to the wonderful Beatrix Potter characters.

Beatrix Potters Hilltop

Beatrix Potters Hilltop 17th century home at Near Sawrey. This is where Beatrix Potter wrote many of her famous children’s stories. From our Lake District Guest House take the Cross Lakes Shuttle boat from Bowness Bay to Ferry House and catch the Mountain Goat bus to Hilltop.

The Lakes Aquarium

Discover a secret world of the lakes at The Lakes Aquarium. This fresh water aquarium shares its stunning location on the southern shore of Windermere with Windermere Lake Cruises and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway.

Enjoy a nostalgic journey on a steam locomotive on a historic branch line at the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway at the southern end of Windermere Lake.