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Dene House

Windermere · United Kingdom

Kendal RoadView location

9.6/10Excellent196 Reviews
Cleanliness9.8/109.8
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.6/109.6
Condition9.6/109.6
Location9.6/109.6
Neighborhood9.8/109.8
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Dene House

When you stay at Dene House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. This 4-star bed & breakfast is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lake District National Park and 13.8 mi (22.2 km) from Ullswater.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional amenities at this bed & breakfast include tour/ticket assistance and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. Free self parking is available onsite.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and LCD televisions are provided for your entertainment.

Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.

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When you stay at Dene House in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere and Old Laundry Theatre. This bed & breakfast is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Ullswater and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bowness Pier.

Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 4:00 PM
Check-in until 9:00 PM
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Minimum guest age is 18 Caters to adults only No front desk Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available Cashless transactions are available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property.
    • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Cashless transactions are available
    • Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Spoken Language

    German

    Vietnamese

    Bulgarian

    English

    Chinese (Mandarin)

Nearby attractions

Old Laundry Theatre 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Lake Windermere 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
World of Beatrix Potter 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Bowness Pier 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Windermere Golf Club 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
Windermere Ferry 2.3 km / 1.5 mi
Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Lyth Valley 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Orrest Head 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Holehird Gardens 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Hill Top Farm 4.6 km / 2.9 mi
Treetop Trek 5.6 km / 3.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

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  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Breakfast
  • Non-smoking establishment
Upon availability

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Dene House

9.6
Excellent
196 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.8 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.6 /10
Condition
9.6 /10
Location
9.6 /10
Neighborhood
9.8 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jul 2026
Anthony
Great location. Only a short walk into Bowness and free parking which is a real bonus.

The room was spacious and very clean. We had lots of windows and a nice breeze in the current heatwave. So we slept very well.

All staff were friendly, attentative and really helpful. Breakfast was really nice and served with a smile.

We will definitely look to return in future.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2026
Cheryl
Clean room comfy bed staff very pleasant lovely breakfast will stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2026
Vanessa
Fantastic, warm & friendly hosts. Room clean and decorated well. Wonderful beakfast well cooked and well presented. Perfectly located to Bowness a 10 minute gentle stroll.
Highly recommend and will definitely stay again when visiting again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2026
Carole
I really enjoyed the area the house was in. My only niggle was at breakfast having to ask for another slice of toast, I felt like I should not have asked.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
15 Jun 2026
John
Friendly and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2026
Timothy
Great stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2026
Anthony
Second time staying here, would definitely recommend, lovely guest house, very clean, lovely room and a really great full English breakfast, we will be back
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2026
Lorraine
Room and breakfast were lovely. Staff very friendly. Ideal location, able to park the car and walk into centre.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
les
Fantastic location which is close to centre of Bowness.
Delicious breakfasts and a lovely b and b.
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Katy
A wonderful two night stay at Dene House! A warm welcome on arrival. Our room was lovely, spacious, clean and with all the amenities we needed for our stay. The breakfast was delicious, cooked to order with cereal and fruit options available too. The location Of the hotel is perfect for quick and easy access to the nearby shops, restaurants and bars as well as the lake itself. Close enough for a short walk but far enough from the main road to enjoy a quiet nights sleep! Couldn’t have asked for any more! We will return!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Andrea
Excellent stay, good location, fabulous breakfast, and super clean. Only negative was the pressure in the shower, but it wouldn't stop us from stopping again.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
15 Sep 2025
Michael
Didn’t like it when we first got there after travelling a couple of hours and needed the toilet only to find I had to go to the public toilets in town as the room wasn’t ready, and they had no toilets for me to use, I felt I could have used my room even though it wasn’t cleaned then gone to town and wait for the room to be ready
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
les

Great B and B

A big misunderstanding on our check in was dealt with very well once the owners realised the issue. It was a big issue, but, as I say dealt with exremely competently. A lovely b and b and very fresh tasty breakfasts are served by friendly owners/staff.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Lisa

Beautiful guesthouse in ideal location

Lovely guesthouse with private parking situated just 5 minutes from Bowness centre and lake ferry point etc.
Spotlessly clean with very comfortable super king bed (superior room). Nicely furnished. Added bonus was a good sized fridge and large fan which we needed as there was a heatwave.
Breakfast was delicious. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating and allowed us to park up prior to check-in in as we arrived a little early. Will definitely be returning!!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2025
James

Amazing place...

We had an amazing stay. It was our 28th wedding anniversary. It was very clean and very comfortable. My wife is gluten free and they catered for her which was very good. I would definitely recommend staying here and will definitely be back. Thank you 😊
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2025
Verified traveler

30th anniversary break

Great guest house with friendly staff and good service. Lovely breakfast and great location
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2022
Emma
Easy check in. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Nice location to walk into the centre and added bonus of on site parking so less stress for trip. Breakfast was good quality.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2022
Jill

Will stay again

Perfect stay in Bowness , excellent location , lovely BNB great breakfast , very clean and comfortable , we’d stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2022
Jenny

FAB

Fab location,stayed 2 nights ,breakfast lovely and red hot too,friendly staff and spotlessly clean in all areas
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2022
Susan

One night away

Excellent B and B. Perfect hosts. Lovely big room and massive bed. Setting is so nice, green and lush. Only two minutes into Bowness. Great parking. Very clean

Breakfast excellent.

Will book next time we are in Lakes
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Aug 2022
Angela

Lovely gem

Friendly hosts with efficient service
Lovely fresh breakfast - working distance from amenities + parking on site etc
Only negative for is was the room bed etc was not made up daily ( we were in here six nights in total ) and other places we have stayed do this.
We did however get fresh sheets and towels part way through our stay Which was appreciated - thank you an overall excellent stay
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2022
Alasdair

Perfect

Fabulous small hotel in great location, very comfortable, lovely staff and excellent breakfast
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Jul 2022
Verified traveler
Very welcoming staff. Comfortable, well appointed and ideally situated with easy walking to town amenities and attractions.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2022
Stephen
Loved are stay lovely clean b and b will stay again thank you
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jun 2022
Karen

Perfect stay

It was cold the day on arrival. The heating was not on at that time but did come on later in the evening. Was very pleased with the room, it was spacious, light and very clean, as was the bathroom. Parking at the front of the building but off the main road. Food was great but service not very attentive. The first night was bit of a nightmare. There was a medical incident, as my room was right by the front door there was a fair bit of noise. Saying that it was a rarity and was not at all usual. Second night was perfect. Owner even approached me to apologise for the rare incident. Perfect stay. Would love to come again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2022
Trevor

Very Pleasant Stay

Definite recommend Dene House the room was clean tidy bed comfortable with all facilities needed.The breakfast was excellent with plenty to choise from.Finally the host were very pleasant and helpful.Also location was ideal for walking into town.Thank you for a lovely stay.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2022
Sharon

Great place

Great place. Excellent hosts. Amazing breakfast. Easy walkable in centre. Very clean. Would stay there again xx
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Mar 2022
Steven

Dene House Bowness

Very comfortable, and friendly staff/owners, we would stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2022
Michelle
We stayed here for two nights, could not fault it! Lovely breakfast, the room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Hotel owner was a lovely gentleman and very approachable, would definitely book to go again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Mar 2022
Steven
Great place to stay, cosy and comfortable with a lovely cooked breakfast , the owner and her staff were fantastic, location was brilliant for the town centre and lake! Would highly recommend!!
8/10
Excellent
05 Feb 2022
Lynn
Very clean tidy and very central, definitely go back.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2021
David

Comfy stay

Lovely comfy place. Friendly welcome on arrival and throughout the stay. Short walk from Bowness. A bit of a longer stroll to Windermere ( about 35 minutes away) Lots of eating and snacking places nearby. A good breakfast at the hotel sets you up for the day.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Nov 2021
Richard

Dene house

Excellent
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2021
Diane
Good quiet location within easy walking distance of the centre. Lovely welcome from a friendly host. Our room was warm, clean and well equipped (appreciated the wine glasses and bottle opener!), the bed was really comfortable and we slept really well. Excellent breakfast - we both had the boiled eggs and toast soldiers but other guests seemed to be enjoying the full breakfast that was also on offer. Would definitely stay again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Oct 2021
Verified traveler
Clean and tidy. Comfortable room with a small fridge which was really useful. Breakfast well organised and food was lovely.
Close to the centre of Bowness.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2021
Verified traveler
A very pleasing establishment.
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Oct 2021
Nancy
Our room was large and beautifully decorated, and the bed was very comfortable. We were within walking distance to shops and places to eat.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2021
Mark
Like - Location, breakfast, friendly staff, atmosphere.

Liked less - no desk or table to put stuff on in the room
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
22 Sep 2021
Nicholas

Excellent stay

Excellent stay great location staff very friendly and helpful fantastic breakfast with quality ingredients cooked really well. We would certainly stay here again
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2021
Alan
Great location - good value for money
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Lovely and quiet, staff welcoming and friendly. Breakfast was also lovely.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Aug 2021
John

Great location and price

Very friendly owners and staff. Very clean. Great breakfast choices. Free WiFi.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
01 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
Excellent location so close to all attractions .. staff really welcoming .. lovely breakfast is freshly cooked .. on site parking
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Very close to the centre
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Jul 2021
Mark
Lovely accommodation with onsite parking and only a short walk to Bowness. It was spotless clean with comfy bed. The breakfast was delicious, freshly cooked and piping hot. It is family run and they are very friendly. Overall excellent short break.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Excellent stay, great hosts and very good value for money
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
The property is a short walk into Bowness yet it is in a very quiet area. Bed was extremely comfortable
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Stayed here for two nights 9th/10th July 2021. We were very impressed with the location, just minutes from Bowness shops, restaurants and pubs and also lake Windermere pier for the boats. Extremely clean and well decorated throughout. We had a lovely room (5) on the top floor which had all we required and a very quiet room too. First rate breakfast, with good quality food, always a good sign. Our hosts were very friendly and polite and check in/out was quick and easy. Ample free parking. I'm sure we will be back.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
Impeccable! You could not find a better place to go!
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2021
Joe

Delightful stay at Dene House

I had a marvellous stay. Dene House is a beautiful big old building - the room we stayed in was on the top floor with plenty of natural light, plenty of space, and a very comfortable bed.

We were greeted warmly by our host who kindly let us check in early (after a call to check if that would be okay).

Our host and the Dene House staff were excellent and very friendly, breakfast was delicious (and vegetarian for us without any issues) and served in a beautiful room (with an additional breakfast bar to peruse) - and I felt confident I would be welcome to ask if we needed anything further (though we didn’t).

The house is also in an ideal location, just outside of the busier traffic of Bowness, but a 5 minute walk in or a 10 minute walk to the lakeshore.

10/10, would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Jun 2021
Renato

Excellent b&b close to the centre

Very pleasant clean b&b, located very close to central amenities. Excellent breakfast. The only negative point was that we were in an attic room which had a low basin in the bathroom and being fairly tall I found it difficult accessing the area particularly to brush my teeth
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Jun 2021
D

Excellent stay

We were made to feel very welcome at dene house ,the room was everything that we could ask for .The breakfast was excellent and the staff were very friendly .
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Location
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Very Lakeland in style, lovely discreet area, close enough to the centre but far enough out from the hustle and bustle of the daily tourists. The owners and staff were very nice, lots of breakfast choice. It suited us perfectly.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2021
Keith

Perfect!!

Second time staying here!! Loved it!! The room, the staff and the food were perfect!! An ideal location close to everything you need!! Five stars all round!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 May 2021
Michael

Great little B7B in an excellent location

Excellent B & B, well located for central Bowness and all the lake trips etc, the dining room is small so they use a timed system for breakfast which is limiting but understandable, breakfast was good and well served and the room was a small double on the top floor, so a bit of a trek, that said the bed was very comfortable and the in room facilities were excellent, would happily recommend Dene House and would certainly use it again
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
22 Aug 2020
Steve

Great Place

Spotless, very comfy bed, fab breakfast and a perfect location.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2020
sandra

Lovely find

Beautiful place in a great location. Excellent breakfast and lovely staff. Vicky was pleasant and helpful from the moment we arrived nothing was too much trouble.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
The location of Dene House is perfect. Only a few minutes walk to the centre of Bowness. Hai and Lan are the perfect hosts, very welcoming and looked after us very well.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
24 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
Friendly staff, great location and well-appointed rooms
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2019
AL
We ha r stayed at Dene House on numerous occasions , and each time we have bern made to feel very welcome. Staff are very friendly, cleanliness and comfort are excellent, as id the breakfast. I would highly recommend Dene House to anyine visisting Bowness/Windermere .
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Absolutely brilliant place to stay and visit
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2019
William

Couples break

Enjoyable stay at the dene house excellent location in Bowness-on-Windermere only a few minutes walk to lake and the shops very friendly service with a great breakfast service in the morning
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2019
Thomas

Great B&B

Fantastic location, just a 5 minute walk into Bowness. Good size room, very clean with en-suite. Good parking, Fantastic breakfast and really nice hosts. Would stay again.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Had a very relaxing break staying at Dene House. Made to feel very welcome and hosts provided good suggestions for the local area. A quiet location just outside of town but only a few minutes walk away, so the best of both worlds.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Lovely large room, comfy bed and great breakfast . Owners are lovely and it’s in a great location to walk into town and to the lake.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Apr 2019
Verified traveler

Enjoyable stay

Very enjoyable stay. It’s a quiet place near Bowen’s pier with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. Very clean & tidy - very comfortable. And breakfast was delicious.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Loved the property, very clean , bed so comfortable, breakfast lovely and location excellent too .
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2018
nancy j

Lovely guesthouse

The Dene House is a very lovely guest House. The staff was very pleasant and helpful. The room was very nicely decorated and clean. Nice quiet street. Woukd definately stay again if I was in the area.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2018
Mark

Quiet guest house close to the town centre

We were made very welcome by the hosts, the room was great and the guest house is back from the main road, which meant easy parking and it was quiet. Great breakfast too. Would definitely come back again.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2018
Ann

Very friendly hotel very close to the lake.

Had a lovely stay at this very friendly hotel. Very clean and comfortable rooms. Beds comfortable and breakfast is great. The location of the hotel is about a five minute walk from the lake and town where there are many different types of restaurants. Would definitely recommend this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2018
Adrian

Ideal B&B in Bowness-on-Windermere

An ideal base in Bowness-on-Windermere for quick access to the lake. Park up and walk with some nice restaurants nearby. The breakfast is great (food & service) and our room (#2) was spacious, clean and comfortable.

The only slight gripe(s) were toiletries not being replenished so the little slither of hand soap had gone after two days so had to use our shower gel for routine hand washing. The wi-fi is slow and intermittent but there is a backup (also slow) but usable but be prepared if backing up photos is important.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2018
Verified traveler

Lovely place lovely host

Nothing was too much trouble very good stay if you are in the Bowness area book this hotel you will not be disappointed
10/10
Exceptional
31 Mar 2018
Jacob

5/5 will definitely stay again

A lovely and well looked after BnB, the staff were very friendly and helpful, will definitely stay here again!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2018
Maria
Absolute perfection 110% staff so welcoming and Dene house fabulous sumptuous and extremely comfortable. Breakfast 200%
Partner

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Dene House
Kendal Road, Bowness-on-windermere, United Kingdom

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