Glenville House

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere

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Front of property
OAK Room 5 Classic King Room
Interior
Interior entrance
Breakfast buffet

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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44 Lake Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EQ
  • Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪11 min walk‬

Room options

OAK Room 5 Classic King Room

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

ASH Room 1 Superior King Room

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

ELM Room 3 Superior Super King

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

HOLLY Room 6 Cosy Double

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

HAZEL Room 7 Cosy Double

  • Garden view
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

BIRCH Room 2 Classic King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

MAPLE Room 4 Classic King Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Windermere

In historical district.Within a 15-minute walk of the guesthouse, you'll find Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories. Also, World of Beatrix Potter is within half a mile (1 km) and Old Laundry Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lake Windermere - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Bowness Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 16 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 90 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Toast - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Glenville House

4-star adults-only guest house near Lake Windermere
Glenville House offers its guests a terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Glenville House also features express check-in and express check-out. Free self parking is available. You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property.

This Victorian Windermere guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 7 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1880
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Glenville House offers 7 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. This Windermere guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM

Contactless check-in available

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; your host will greet you

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you, lockbox

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 60 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Glenville House.

Property is also known as

Glenville House

Glenville House Windermere

Glenville Windermere

Glenville House Hotel Windermere

Glenville House Windermere, Lake District

Glenville House Guesthouse Windermere

Glenville House Guesthouse

Glenville House (Adults Only) Windermere

Glenville House Guesthouse

Glenville House Windermere

Glenville House Guesthouse Windermere

Frequently asked questions

How close is Glenville House to the airport?

Glenville House is 89.2 mi (90-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Glenville House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Glenville House.

Does Glenville House offer free breakfast?

Glenville House does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Glenville House?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse.

What time is check-in at Glenville House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Glenville House?

This guesthouse offers free self parking.

Does Glenville House have a pool?

Glenville House does not have a pool, but guests have access to a nearby indoor pool.

Does Glenville House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Glenville House to downtown Windermere?

Glenville House is 0.6 mi away from Windermere.

Glenville House Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 199 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect

Nice and cosy. Decided to stay another night. Would stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well-appointed rooms, lovely breakfast room, wonderful continental and/or cooked breakfast. Glenville House is well-situated between Windermere at the top of the hill where the railway station is and Bowness-on-Windermere at the bottom of the hill (where the lake is), each a half-mile away. The new owners were very helpful with tourist issues!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice wee stay

Lovely wee guest house for a couple nights stay. Self check-in so didn’t meet the owner but the lady serving breakfasts and who also cleaned the rooms was really friendly. Cooked breakfast but not too much! There’s nothing worse than a huge mound of food on your plate! Continental also available. Well located between Windermere and Bowness and also Within walking distance of Lake Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in room 1. The room was large with plenty of storage space and nice furnishings. There were lots of nice touches. A sherry decanter, nice biscuits to go with your tea, a chocolate on your pillow each day and some water in the fridge. The bathroom was large and there was a range of nice toiletries and lovely fluffy towels. The only thing that wasn’t so good was we could hear the people above us walking around, and they certainly walked! However I appreciate that this is due to the age of the building and couldn’t be helped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worst toilet ever

The property was clean but that BIRCH room at that property is the most uncomfortable room every. Youe view is a roof top and back of the neighboring property horrible. We spoke with the owners , they balantly did nothing to asist us although the hotel was empty and we were staying for a whole week . The wife Jayne was rude and unpleasant to deal with not good host. Peter the husband was a bit better. We were very uncomfortable in that room ,the bathroom is very poky and uncomfortable to sit on . I could not wait to come home to my comfortbale house.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fareed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cosy, clean and comfortable and compact accommodation. Friendly hosts, excellent breakfast, no hassle stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is the place you’re looking for….read on!

Picking the right guest house can take hours with so many to choose from. If you’re visiting the Lake District, allow me to help save you some time and make that decision easy. Peter and Jayne were wonderful hosts, the room we had was great, with great facilities including our own little fridge. The breakfasts were lovely and served piping hot…. a rare thing I’ve found in my travels. Lovely homemade jams were a nice touch! The bed was really very comfortable…. and I know everyone has their own preferences in types of mattress firmness… but I felt like I was sleeping on a cloud! Grenville House is on a road, sitting 10 minutes walk from either Windermere or Bowness, depending on if you turn left or right as you leave the building. I couldn’t have been happier with my choice of somewhere to stay on this trip, and based on the visitors book, plenty of their clients are returning customers - which says it all. I haven’t been to the Lake District for many years, but wouldn’t even think about trying anywhere else to stay. Thank you and best wishes Peter and Jayne.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here when we visit Windermere. Fantastic rooms, breakfast, location and service. Look forward to our next stay, thanks Pete and Jayne, see you both soon
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irfan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cosy Establishment

Overall Amazing even with bad weather
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay, everything we needed was provided.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms cleaned daily with little chocs left on pillow each time. Loved the personal touches, cookies and sweets always available, plenty of teabags, coffee etc. Also the fresh lemon infused water in fridge and plenty of milk. Breakfast delicious loads of choices. Peter is a gem, always happy and very funny. We were totally looked after. Lovely Guesthouse in perfect location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Glenville House recommended

Great location, friendly and helpful service and a lovely breafast. Perfect for the 2 nights we had in lovely Windermere.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The guest house was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was really good, lots of choices and there was fresh fruit and yogurt with different juices every day. I highly recommend the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely fab

Excellent hosts Spotlessly clean Best breakfast in the Lakes Definitely going back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was excellent, Peter is a great host and the food , biscuits and cakes (made by Jayne) is amazing
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent from the moment we arrived, until we left. All very organised, friendly and clean. Could not fault it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly service. The room was spacious and clean, and we thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast each morning. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay at Glenville House was fantastic, the host was welcoming and friendly, all was very clean and tidy, and all measures were taken for prevention of Covid. Our highlight would have to be the little biscuits left out, they were yummy!! Would definitely stay again and recommend people too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast. Friendly owner . Comfy beds . Nice touches like homemade biscuits for guests .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Property was clean, breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location is ideal, between Windermere and Bowness with a short walk to both locations. The rooms are really big and very comfy, along with the home made biscuits, there is fresh milk and proper size mugs for a decent cup of tea or coffee. Peter & Jayne make you feel very welcome and safe and Jayne does a fantastic job of cooking a blooming delicious breakfast and more homemade biscuits and treats which are always waiting in reception for you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

COLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lakes trip

Booked on monday evening,stayed wednesday and thursday, a great little find half way between windermere and bowness,lovely and clean 7 bedrooms all with parking space. good full breakfast. Adult only .Give it a try you will not be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

You won't be disappointed here!

Made to feel very welcome from the first moment we arrived. Place is spotless. We had room one which is on the ground floor at the fromt. Little touches like bathrobes, fresh milk and cold water in the fridge as well as a generous tea/coffee tray Room had bath and shower with plenty of hot water. There is a terrace at the rear and further small terrace below that both with table and chairs. In these times you book a breakfast slot and fill in an order sheet the evening before which works really well. Breakfast is very good, plenty of hot and cold options. Covid precautions are all in place. Host is very affable and knows the local area and restaurants well. Glenville is in an ideal location between Windermere and Bowness, 10 minute walk from each. No hesitation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed in this place for two nights. It was a comfortable place and had modern decore with excellent facilities. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Karhy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay and the owners were friendly and helpful. We were easily able to walk to restaurants, stores and the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019