College House

8/10

Excellent

20 Sep 2023

ANDY

Friendly environment to stay as guest. We enjoyed

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Aug 2023

Alan

Lakes stay

Host is kind, helpful & friendly. House was immaculately clean with beautiful gardens.
The decor is a little dated, the bed was very soft and the bedding too heavy and warm for the time of year. Breakfast offer is cereal, fruit, yoghurt & toast, tea/coffee.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2023

Lee

I was made to feel very welcome and I look forward to returning. Thank you.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2022

Tracy

Lovely convenient location
Friendly welcome - plan to return again in the future

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Aug 2022

John

Enjoyed! Would stay again.

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2021

Karen

Great place to stay. Frank the host was lovely and was incredibly helpful. Our room was very spacious and the road was quiet. Would definitely stay here again.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2021

Elizabeth

Clean and Comfortable

Parking can be a bit difficult in front of the guest house during high season. There is space at the back but tight for room.
Frank and his lovely dog were very welcoming and Frank had good tips about where to eat and drink - what needs to be booked or walks ins, etc.
Our room was clean and comfortable and there were some nice little touches like daily bottled water, chocolate biscuits with the tea making facility and toiletries.
It feels a little strange sitting in the (spacious) kitchen for breakfast which we would have liked earlier than 9am. A cooked breakfast would also have been nice.
Overall a good place to stay and great location for exploring the lakes.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

17 Sep 2021

Coskun

Thumbs up for Frank and College House

Our host Frank was such a lovely guy. He made us feel at home. After 4 days we thought shame that we were unable stay longer. Accommodation is good, and the location was best for us, easy access to everywhere by walking.... Thanks again Frank......

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 Aug 2021

Ian

Very friendly host, showed us to our room, which was lovely, bright & airy. It was spotlessly clean & the towels were the softest I have ever felt. We were there for 3 nights & would definitely go back if we’re in Windermere again. It’s about 20 minutes walk down to the lake, with lots of shops cafes & pubs. Very enjoyable stay

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

The property is in a fantastic location, in the centre of Windermere, close to the shops and bars. The service from the owner was fabulous. He is extremely friendly, kind and helpful.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Great stay, great host and location good for all amenities

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2021

Verified traveler

Perfect stay

Quiet and clean, very convenient. Highly recommend!

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

19 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Very friendly host. Good local knowledge

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jun 2021

Verified traveler

Frank is a lovely guy who runs a wonderful B&B in a clean & well kept Victorian home, in a great location. He made us feel very welcome. We were lucky enough to stay when the garden was in full bloom.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2021

Lindsay

Owner very friendly with lots of local advice, just off the main strip handy for amenities but quite.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Aug 2020

Verified traveler

Well and truly looked after from the minite we arrived to leaving nothing was too much trouble will stay again

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

29 Sep 2019

Cindy

lovely property in a great location. Inn owner is friendly & helpful. Room decor could use a bit of updating, but clean and quaint.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Sep 2019

Christopher J

Small but perfectly formed

Last minute (more or less) booking, but a real find. Just off the main street in Windermere, so very close to Restaurants/ bars etc but no issues. Private parking to the rear is a bit tight, no use if you have a monster 4x4 but otherwise doable. Lovely place, lots of nice touches, very attentive and personable service. Didn't see breakfast mentioned on Hotels.com website but very nice continental included. A great bolt hole for a couple of nights

Self

10/10

Exceptional

25 Aug 2019

Michael

Porsha is the best.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Jun 2019

Verified traveler

Lake District Inn with outstanding hospitality

We had an excellent stay at the College House in Windermere. The inn is in a historic building right in the center of town. The rooms are bright, tastefully furnished and equipped with all the amenities including a modern bathroom, flat screen TV and WiFi. Breakfast was also very good. Frank is the perfect host and my family and I really enjoyed talking to him. Overall a very nice experience.

Family

8/10

Excellent

01 Oct 2018

Verified traveler

I would deffo go back

A very good location and decent host. Very understanding and friendly. We asked to extend our stay and they let us. Great experience, I recommend it. Thank you very much

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jun 2018

Verified traveler

The room was pristine, very pretty and so comfortable. The location was also perfect, and the staff were really friendly and helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2018

Rachel

Brilliant stay :)

I stayed here whilst I took part in the Great North Swim.
The hosts were lovely, really friendly and helpful. Room was clean and tidy. Great location.
Everything was great. I would recommend and would visit again.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Jun 2018

Jason

A great place to stay

One of the best B&B's we've ever stayed in. Thanks in no small part to our excellent host Frank. Well appointed, clean and comfortable and lots of small touches to help make our stay more pleasurable. Thanks Frank, we'll see you again soon I'm sure.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 May 2018

Nick

Fabulous!

Wonderful & kind staffs, Clean & beautiful rooms, full of amenities, even USB charger! will visit again in the future.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Apr 2018

Kevin

Wonderful

Lovely cosy hotel. Area is really peaceful. Would definitely go back.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

09 Apr 2018

J

Central location but no hot breakfast

The place is centrally located in Windermere, 5 mins walk from the train station and to good bus connections to other parts of Lake District. Our room was cleaned daily.

However the place does not, or rather no longer serves hot breakfast (previous travellers review suggest that it used to). During our stay they served only cereals, toast and fruit.

When we asked the host about the breakfast the response also came across as somewhat defensive.

This is not specified on the website either, and when we arrived the visitor brochure in the room still had a hot breakfast menu. It was changed on the second day after we queried it.

So, overall stay was okay but breakfast was a disappointment.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Sep 2017

Dave

Well located

Good friendly and homely welcome.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Sep 2017

Ed&Sissi

A welcoming and cosy B&B

Frank was a lovely host, we enjoyed our stay. The B&B is in a good location. Room was clean and has everything that you may need. We look forward to coming back for another weekend.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Aug 2017

Jane

Great weekend

Great weekend. College House is comfortable and ideally situated close to Windermere station in the town centre. Had some great long walks and good pub lunches along the way. Recommend any of the Mountain Goat minibus tours for a relaxed day out. I plan to return to College House next year to see more of the wonderful Lake District.

8/10

Excellent

29 Jun 2017

Mick

nice little guest house

very close to the village centre, pleasing guest house , with nice views at the front, garden and quiet area . breakfast was at local cafe because of family bereavement ,very nice too. owner was very happy to help ,and accommodating.rooms adequate with shower tea/coffee and water , nice little place overall .

8/10

Excellent

09 Jun 2017

Valerie

Comfortable b&b close to train station.

A lovely scenic area. Took a tour around and enjoyed the sites and tranquillity even though quite a few tourists. Easy walk from Windermere to Bowness. Variety of restaurants, etc.

10/10

Exceptional

30 May 2017

Thoni

Nice place to stay at windermere.

Very good location, away from very busy area but close enough for shops, restaurants and some pubs. Enjoyed our three night stay. Nice breakfast, very clean and very helpful host.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

09 May 2017

Verified traveler

Great location close to everything

We arrived early and were able to check in immediately. Staff even helped us with our luggage. Bus and train station within easy walking distance. So are restaurants and groceries, however there are far more places to eat in Bowness. Breakfast at the College House was super. Wi-fi worked most of the time in the room. Recommend taking lake cruise from Bowness and bus trip to Grasmere. Very good experience at College House. Thanks Frank and Doreen!

10/10

Exceptional

18 Apr 2017

I-Hsin

Best B&B ever!!

My boyfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and we really enjoy it!
The location is good. The hotel is less than 5 minutes walk from Windermere train station. And it's also walkable distance to Bowness.
The room was very clean, and the bed was very comfortable. However, the sink was in the bedroom not in the bathroom, and there's no fridge in the room which were a little bit inconvenient. But the owners were willing to put our drink in their fridge and we very appreciate that.
The breakfast was amazing English breakfast! My boyfriend and I were actually excited about breakfast every night we went to sleep!
The owners were very friendly as well. So overall, this was the most amazing B&B I've ever stayed in, and I'll definitely come back for my next holiday in Windermere.

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

24 Sep 2016

Anita

Visit to Windermere .

We were here for 2 nights and found the location very convenient for eateries which were very busy even at this time of the year. It was difficult to get a table if you did not book in advance even on weekdays. We did not and took our chance and had a good meal at The Pig. I can imagine parking at the guest house,on the street , could be difficult at peak season. We did not have any problem.
Breakfast was good. The landlady asked if there was anything we would like her to provide for the next morning.
Overall we enjoyed our visit to Windermere, Bowness and Ambleside .

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Sep 2016

Bruce

good quiet location close to city centre!

We had a great stay at the College House B&B. It was located in a safe/quiet neighbourhood with easy access to the Windermere's main eating area. The room was very clean and well equipped. The breakfast was excellent...a full English breakfast prepared to our own preference. We have no hesitation in recommending the College House

8/10

Excellent

13 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Nice visit

Toured Windemere and surrounding lake communities by hop on off bus. Very scenic!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Sep 2016

Verified traveler

Well situated homely B&B

Well received and looked after for the entire stay. food lovely

4/10

Poor

29 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

A soso hostel

The photos and pictures on the wall are fascinating. The bed is comfortable but it has a strong smell on them. Besides,there are too many spiders.

Family

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2016

Kwo Foo

Good Location with Good Service & Comfortable Beds

The guesthouse's location is good for taking public transport to tourist spots at Keswick, Derwentwater and Ambleside.

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2016

Tinkara

A lovely B&B, very clean and kind owners

We had a lovely stay. The owners were very friendly. Frank gave us many useful tips for exploring the area. Everything was very clean and well presented. The only downside was that the WiFi didn't work properly in our room (but I was very impressed with USB plugs in the room!). Breakfast is only at 8.30am which could cause a bit of stress and more flexibility on this would be probably welcomed.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Aug 2016

Verified traveler

Good location and breakfast.

A very good stay. Excellent! Good location especially when you are not driving at the Lake District !

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2016

Jeffrey

Wonderful place

An absolutely delightful B&B, especially for the price. The location is great, not too far from the train station and the city, but in a very quiet, peaceful neighborhood, with good restaurants and shops close. The hosts are wonderful. Breakfast is cooked for you every morning and is delicious. They are very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions on what to do and explore. I had a delightful stay, and can't recommend this place highly enough.

8/10

Excellent

16 Jun 2016

Paul

Nice weekend break, owners were friendly & easy going, parking easy in a busy tourist centre, everything clean and well maintained with nice garden.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2016

Sophie

Lovely B&B in the centre of Windermere

A beautifully presented, very clean and relaxed B&B in the heart of Windermere. Our hosts were very hospitable and friendly with great knowledge of the area and local activities. Our room was very comfortable, with ample wardrobe space and a nice shower room with toiletries and towels provided. We had several choices for breakfast and opted for the full English on both days which was delicious. The house is well looked after with a beautifully maintained garden and outside seating area. Our stay was relaxing and really enjoyable and we will definitely be returning here next time we go walking.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2016

Andrew

Winning in Windermere!

Fantastic time at college house. We would highly recommend to anyone. Lovely house with lovely service.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2016

Jamie

Couldn't be better

Perfect , perfect hosts . Perfect location , clean and tidy. Ultra cosy rooms

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

23 Aug 2015

Ellis

Good stay

The b+b was lovely so clean and in excellent condition, however the only thing that was quiet upsetting was you didn't get s choice for breakfast, it was just put out for when you went downstairs and I was vegetarian so had to give all the meat to other people. Frank was really good he was so friendly with all of us!

8/10

Excellent

11 Aug 2015

Mary

Lovely hotel within 2 minutes walk from station

The College B&B is ideally situated to the local amenities. Just two minutes walk from Windermere train station which also facilitates as a bus interchange for the local bus company who run frequent buses to Bowness, Ambleside, Grasmere, Lancaster etc.
The College B&B is very clean and comfortable. The hosts are very friendly and helpful.
There are a variety if cafes, pubs and restaurants as well as shops and a local chippy within 2 minutes walk.
I would definately return to the College B&B

10/10

Exceptional

02 Aug 2015

Kwok Ming

Excellent Services.

Excellent Services and Environment.

Family

4/10

Poor

26 Jul 2015

Verified traveler

Extremely small room, pleasant host, good b/f

The room my husband and I stayed in was really tiny, it was difficult to move around without bumping into furniture, the roof or each other. It also had the washbasin inside this tiny bedroom space!

The host was pleasant and provided excellent breakfast. The toiletries provided were of good quality.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

07 Jul 2015

Michael

Very nice indeed

Very pleasant and felt comfortable from the moment we arrived. En-suite room was good and spotless with tea/coffee and TV. Bathroom was also spotless with power shower. Breakfast was great, tasty and cooked in full view with choice of cereals, fruit and the full English. Very friendly hosts. Would visit again and would recommend.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

25 Jun 2015

Jenny

Comfortable accommodation, friendly landlady, great breakfast.

8/10

Excellent

24 Jun 2015

Donna

Donna does the Lakes

whilst visiting from Australia a friend suggested she take me round the lake district and as I am a fan of Beatrix Potter and had not seen the area we booked for Friday night until Sunday morning so that we could tour round which we did. The B & B is in a quiet street with off road parking, plenty steps and stairs so unsuitable for anyone with leg problems. The welcome was good the cooked breakfast fantastic and the Lighthouse restaurant just steps away a very good venue for drinks or dining inside or out! Also plenty of nice shops for a spending spree.

Family

8/10

Excellent

12 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

Great base for walking in the lakes

Very comfortable. Shame that breakfast was only served at 8.30 with no flexibility offered.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jun 2015

Verified traveler

it was perfect

Beautiful old stone house, set back from the main street on a hill. Quiet place, short walk from train station, friendly hosts, good breakfast, nice cat.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Sep 2014

Antoine

Fantastic and welcoming couple! We had a great time at this B&B. The breakfast is very nice. Great location near the train station and close to good restaurants and pubs. Rooms are comfortable. Quiet place. Highly recommended.

Family

8/10

Excellent

27 May 2014

Rachel

Lovely guest house, lovely host

Doreen was a fantastic host. Very friendly and informative, but not overbearing. Room was comfortable and clean, and is a 30 second walk from the highstreet. 1 mile walk to Lake Winderemere.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Wonderful welcome

Our hosts were really lovely. Their house charming, nice to be in someone's home . Nice to chat with the proprietor's, helps to have an inside view of a place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2013

Verified traveler

Great hospitality

We enjoyed our stay in our old Victorian B&B in Wandermere. Doreen was most hospitable and the breakfast was great.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Jul 2013

Verified traveler

hotel

owner very help full . great room sleeped 3 adults.
very close to shops / resturants / pubs , all in 5min walk
30 min walk to lake / hills
great location will stay again

6/10

Pleasant

17 Jul 2013

Prav

Good B & B

Would have been better if rooms were provided with small fan during hot weather.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2013

Jeanne

Very much enjoyed this quaint B&B.

It was centrally located a very short walk from the train/bus station and the Tourist bureau. The owners were welcoming, pleasant and helpful. The rooms were clean, well appointed and comfortable. They have a lovely garden outside. We didn't mind taking the two flights of stairs to the rooms - nice view from there.

8/10

Excellent

05 Jun 2013

Brenda

Good place for a short stay with friendly hosts.

En-suite small and very clean and adequate for a short stay as in our case 3 days. Room very clean but slightly on the small side. Wardrobe space fine, again for a short stay. Coffee, tea and milk supplies good and refilled when needed. Very good breakfast cooked by Doreen and if something not required or wanted, she will cook alternatives as in my case, I don't eat fried eggs, so Doreen cooked scrambled eggs which went down a treat. Doreen very chatty, friendly and informative what to see and do etc and also recommended eating places. Overall, College House very clean and extremely quiet - no traffic noise which made sleeping a delight!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2013

Henry

Great location

Very nice and convience place.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Jun 2013

Daron

Excellent!

Excellent all round - great location; lovely room with great view; friendly, helpful hosts; tasty and large breakfast. Nice cat.

8/10

Excellent

01 Jun 2013

Verified traveler

Central Location

Windemere is congested and parking at a premium. Off street parking available but tight. But it is a great location for walks near Grasmere Ulswater and Ambleside. Great breakfasts and recommendations for local restaurants.

6/10

Pleasant

28 May 2013

travelguy

Cramped space

The welcome was warm and the services provided were good, but we had to climb up to an attic room that was really cramped with sloping roofs which were ideally positioned to bang your head on...which we did. And the view was the rear yard. The wash basin was within the room but the shower and toilet were a converted cupboard so you had to leave the toilet room to go back into the bedroom to wash your hands. We cannot say it was value for money.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 May 2013

Verified traveler

Very Pleasant Stay

A very pleasant stay and a good breakfast. The lady at the hotel was very friendly

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2013

Verified traveler

Friendly host, comfort room.

Doreen and Frank are very friendly and helpful. I had a good time with them and of course dog and cat :)

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2013

Kevin

Charming Guest House. A+

The owners were very pleasant and helpful; we would definitely stay here again. The house is very easy to find and is centrally located. The room and house were kept in very good order, and the breakfast was delicious.

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2013

Tan

Great location, friendly owners!

Central location with lots of restaurants nearby. The room was really cozy and comfy. Very friendly owners and great full English Breakfast. Very good value for money. Would recommend it to family or friends.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

10 Jan 2013

Nick

Check around

Pleasant enough accomodation, but up two flights of stairs (no lift). Small shower. No leeway on breakfast time (8:30), so be there or miss it. Mind you, it was like so many English B&B's, very mediocre cooking of standard fare, so you might want to take a pass anyway. For the price there's probably a better hotel nearby, but we didn't take the time to look.

Family

8/10

Excellent

28 Sep 2012

Kent and Nancy

Too Many Steps

Room was basic but there were 21 steps from the street to the entrance and an additional 30 steps to our room--hostess said, \"You feel as if you have walked to heaven.\" That is not what we felt. Breakfasts were good and hostess suggested excellent restaurants. Location was quite convenient for train station and restaurants. We couldn't use the lovely garden due to rainy weather.