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About Holmlea

A Victorian Lake District stone built Guest House exclusively for adults.

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    Quality B and B FREE Parking and FREE Wifi

    We are proud to provide excellent hospitality, delicious breakfasts, attention to detail and highly recommended guest reviews on TripAdvisor..

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    A Warm Welcome Perfect place to relax and unwind

    Our aim is for you to have a relaxing stay and take home great memories of the Lake District. We look forward to welcoming you to Holmlea.

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    Perfect Location Close to Lake Windermere

    Discover for yourself how close and convenient Holmlea is to Lake Windermere and Bowness village for shops, pubs & restaurants.

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    Delicious Breakfast Sets you up for the day

    Start your day with a delicious full English Breakfast using locally sourced produce. Choice of lighter and Vegetarian options available.

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    Places to Visit Come rain or Shine

    To complement your stay, here are some Lake District UK tourist attractions for you to visit during your stay at Holmlea. More Information

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    Easter Break Make it Eggstra Special

    As the Spring weather arrives at Easter, it’s a great time to explore the Lake District and view the beautiful daffodils that cover the ground. More….


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

    • Enjoy some relaxation in our adult-only accommodation
    • Best prices when booking direct with us
    • Unwind in our stylish en-suite bedrooms
    • Ground floor double ensuite available for ease of access
    • Luxury Sealy beds with posturepedic mattresses to ensure you sleep soundly
    • Blackout curtains to help you enjoy a blissful night’s sleep
    • Delicious full English breakfast included
    • 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
    • Discounted half Lake Cruise on Windermere (with direct bookings)
    • Excellent genuine guest reviews with great customer satisfaction
    • Recognised as one the best places to stay in Bowness


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Flatscreen FreeView tv

You will always find our best price when booking direct with us
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Rooms

You are guaranteed a great nights sleep with luxury Sealy posturepedic mattresses.

  • Double En-Suite Room with Shower

  • Double En-Suite Room with Shower

  • Double En-Suite Room with Shower

  • Double En-suite Room with Shower

£71*PRPN

4 Double En-Suite Rooms

    • *Prices from £71 PRPN inclusive of full English Breakfast.
    • En suite double rooms with shower – exclusively for adults.
    • Flat screen TV.
    • Free Wi-Fi access.
    • Hospitality tray and kettle.
    • Selection Of white towels.
    • Crisp white bed linen.
    • Complimentary shower gel and soap.
    • Room folder with local area information.
    • Room fan.
    • Hairdryer.
    • Use of iron and board (upon request).
    • One double can be arranged as a twin with two single beds. Telephone request only.
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  • Ground Floor Double Ensuite Room with Shower

  • Ground Floor Double Ensuite Room with Shower

  • Ground Floor Double Ensuite Room with Shower

£71*PRPN

1 Ground Floor Double En-Suite Room

    • *Prices from £71 PRPN inclusive of full English Breakfast.
    • En suite double room with shower – exclusively for adults.
    • Flat screen TV.
    • Free Wi-Fi access.
    • Hospitality tray and kettle.
    • Selection Of white towels.
    • Crisp white bed linen.
    • Complimentary shower gel and soap.
    • Room Folder with local area information.
    • Hairdryer.
    • Use of iron and board (upon request).
Ready to check room availability?
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  • 1 Single Room with Hand Wash Basin

  • Single Room Hand Wash Basin

  • Private Bathroom for Single Room

£39*PRPN

1 Single Room with Private Bathroom

    • *Prices from £39 PRPN inclusive of Breakfast.
    • Single room accommodation exclusively for Adults.
    • Private first floor bathroom with shower just a few steps away.
    • Bath robe provided.
    • Flat screen TV.
    • Free Wi-Fi access.
    • Hospitality tray and kettle.
    • Selection Of white towels.
    • Crisp white bed linen.
    • Complimentary shower gel and soap.
    • Room folder with local area information.
    • Hairdryer.
    • Use of iron and board (upon request).
Ready to check room availability?
Safe and secure direct booking.

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By booking direct through this website, you will receive our most exclusive room price plus a discounted half lake cruise on Lake Windermere.
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Adventures

Make your own great adventures with these brilliant Lake District attractions.

More Activities and Attractions close to our Windermere bed and breakfast

Things to do in the Lake District

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.

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