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St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)

4.0 star property
4-star spa B&B near World of Beatrix Potter

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Front of property
Garden
Indoor pool
Cosy Double Room
Sauna, steam room, deep-tissue massages, prenatal massages

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Lake Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EQ
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬

Room options

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Small Double Room

Small Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Cosy Double Room

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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King Room

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Large King Room

Large King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Windermere

In entertainment district.Within a 15-minute walk of the B&B, you'll find World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Bowness Pier and Windermere Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bowness Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Windermere Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 16 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)

4-star spa B&B near World of Beatrix Potter
St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a sauna. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. A library, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club). You'll have access to the indoor pool and health club at a partner property. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) was completed in May 2022.

This 4-star Windermere bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1880
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) offers 9 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the bed & breakfast's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages and sports massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the bed & breakfast before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 358 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 358 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 358 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 358 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 358 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location between Windermere and Bowness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Would recommend

Rich and his wife run a very pleasant guesthouse. They are friendly and helpful. The room has every comfort needed and is cleaned every day unless you ask for it not to be. The breakfast menu is outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab place, great location. Great hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Holiday

Very friendly also very clean.we will stop there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ketren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located within walking distance to the lake at Bowness. The room was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The free breakfast was excellent with the best choice we had ever seen. The staff were amazing, being so attentive and engaging.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Windermere Long Weekend Stay at St John’s Lodge

We enjoyed a fabulous week end. Rich & Ada were very friendly and helpful, giving lots of advice for getting around, places to visit, including walks to enjoy starting from the hotel. Our room was lovely and the extensive breakfast menu gave fantastic choice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a very good stay and Rich could not do enough to make your stay a good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our 3rd time at this property the breakfasts are delicious, the rooms are very spacious and pristine
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything you could ask for. Lovely cosy property with friendly owners and a very comfortable night's sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just brilliant and we stay here now every time we come to Windermere. I recommend here to all my friends and colleagues who look for places to stay. Location is perfect, staff are fantastic, and a peaceful night sleep on offer with beautiful breakfast. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good location, great breakfast and friendly hosts combined for a lovely stay. I used the health club and went at a quite busy time (after work slot), I would advise visiting outside the peak hours if you can. Facilities at the gym/spa were great, it was just busy and not as clean etc as a result. Overall a great stay and will stay again next time i am in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

davoud

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
We have stayed in Windermere a few times but St John’s Lodge is by far the best place we have ever stayed in, excellent accommodation wonderful breakfast and lovely staff. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Josephine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property is on the Lake Road, a main road that runs from Windermere to Bowness. Bus stops are nearby and fairly frequent and can take you into nearby Windermere, if you don't want to walk, or other parts of the Lake District eg Grasmere. The property itself is lovely, slightly rustic, but I like that 'home from home' feel. Our room (Kingsize) was very well laid out, had useful amenities and quite comfortable. One small gripe, which Richard warned us about, is the wardrobe not closing properly, and it didn't 😞, hopefully it's fixed by now. Breakfast was a feast of pastries, cereal, yoghurt, fruit juices and fresh fruit and a menu for additional hot choices. I couldn't finish my breakfast on the last day (a brekkie kebab), so Ada kindly wrapped it for me to take away. No complaints at all. Thank you Rich and Ada for making our stay very comfortable. Nothing was too much trouble for either of you and you and you were both extremely helpful when we asked for information and advice. Adrian & Jo
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

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

Amazing

Honestly one of best places I have stayed. Such a lovely area and Richard was amazing. He was very kind and very helpful. Everything was amazing from the room to the breakfast in the morning. Definitely will be planning on staying again. Me and my friend really loved our stay and both agreed to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an excellent option! The location is ideal. Rich Downs and his wife are welcoming and generous hosts. The English breakfast options are impressive and delicious. I highly recommend this charming guest house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed very much staying at this place. Room with nice decoration and comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the morning is the best i have ever had. We recomend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

The property was immaculate the service excellent nothing too much trouble,location spot on i would certainly recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mr Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel room and the best breakfast ever. Highly recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Chose this due to the location And the benefits of the health spa We were disappointed that the health spa was not on site as when booking it was advertised but this has been changed On arrival the hosts are most accommodating and very friendly, Property is outstandingly clean through out . Breakfast has a lot of choices which is nice and very good quality My only gripe is not a fan of pre ordering and specific times
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025