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The Howbeck & The Retreat incl FREE off-site Health Club and FREE parking WINTER DEAL OFFER ON 3 NIGHTS AND MORE

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Ranked 41 out of 50 guest houses in windermere

9.0
747 reviews

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Superior Double/Twin En Suite
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    Spacious rooms with a luxury private bathroom.

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    Luxury Room with Spa Bath
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    Luxury spa bath with shower over and mineral water.

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    Retreat Suite with Stunning Spa Bathroom
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    This suite features a spa bathroom, a lounge area and a walk-in wardrobe.

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    Deluxe Suite
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    This suite consists of 2 living rooms, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and free toiletries. This suite features a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

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    Small Double Room
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    Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

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    Guest Ratings For This Property

    9.0
    Based on 747 Reviews
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    Comfort

    9.37

    Cleanliness

    9.36

    Value For Money

    8.8

    Facilities

    9.03

    Reviewers Mention About The Howbeck & The Retreat incl off-site Health Club and parking EV POINT AVAILABLE

    Returning guests praised the amazing staff at The Howbeck & The Retreat. Despite a slight issue with entry, the staff member quickly resolved the issue. Guests enjoyed a beautiful breakfast and will (Read More)definitely be returning.

    Guest Reviews

    Sarah
    young couple
    9.0
    Superb
    Great stay for special occasion in lovely lake
    Rooms was lovely, well appointed- spa bath great and decor super. Breakfast delicious! made fresh with quality food cumberland sausage was amazing and fabulous poached eggs. Great menu selection along with fruit, yoghurts toast and cereal. Health club fee mins drive away and facilities are very good, well maintained and were not too busy!
    Driveway a real squeeze god larger vehicles in the dark and rain scary prospect.

    Published on 04 Jan 2024

    Jane
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Fabulous service and comfortable accommodation
    Location was perfect, the room was excellent especially the jacuzzi bath. The staff could not do enough for us especially Alexandra who booked us a taxi on New Years Eve, the service was excellent
    Nothing

    Published on 02 Jan 2024

    Amanda
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Amazing
    Friendly people service excellent breakfast awesome
    Nothing

    Published on 23 Dec 2023

    Tbellfield
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    Good value.
    Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was tasty.
    Room was too hot Could hear people in the other rooms snoring.

    Published on 19 Dec 2023

    Lesley
    young couple
    9.0
    Superb
    A great location for a trip to Windermere and Bowness
    The Howbeck is a 5 minute walk in to Windermere and about 20 minutes to Bowness - both walkable. We received a warm welcome from the staff and throughout our stay. Our room was lovely. We didn't have time to use the health facilities. The car parking was easy. Cooked breakfast was booked the evening before but on the day cereal/yoghurts/fruit etc were available to help yourself to. We would stay again.

    Published on 18 Dec 2023

    Chris
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    Perfect location,great staff and facilities would recommend
    Location perfect facilities not even 5 minutes up the road main facilities 10 minutes walk down the road.breakfast was perfect asked for slightly different on the menu and without fail it was sent as asked. Staff are very friendly and helpful. This was the second time staying at this B&B Rooms very clean and well stocked tea and coffee facilities in room and very spacious.
    The bed dipped in the middle so not as comfortable as could be but bedding and pillows were lovely.

    Published on 16 Dec 2023

    Tracy
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Great friendly hotel in a great location
    Great location, lovely rooms, clean, warm and comfortable. Staff were extremely friendly, helpful and accommodating. There was plenty of choice for breakfast and the food was delicious. If you didnt want to sit in your room there was a comfortable lounge with a small fridge stocked with various alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks and an honesty sheet where you just noted anything you took along with your name and Room number. You also had access to the health club and spa along with discounts if you are in various restaurants. Would definitely look to make a return visit.
    Nothing bad to say we were extremely happy with our stay.

    Published on 03 Dec 2023

    Michael
    young couple
    8.0
    Very good
    Great stay in a gorgeous part of the country
    We had a fantastic stay. We were looked after through our trip by a lovely lady on reception who was very inviting, knowledgeable about the area and great at her job. The breakfast was nice, made to order and prepared when we arrived in the dining room. Location is great. Right near the town, lake and good hiking routes. Bed was very comfortable and room very warm. The spa was close by (off site) and simple but had what we needed. Included sauna, hot tub, swimming pool and gym. Internet was fast. Decor is quirky and charming. Good sized room and personal bathroom with lots of storage including many drawers and a full wardrobe.
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    Everything was great but we did notice some minor staining on our bed sheets, but they were clean.

    Published on 01 Dec 2023

    Jill
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    First stay
    The location of the hotel, very friendly staff very welcoming. The breakfast was very good. The room was very good, bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean and spacious, enjoyed the spa bath :)

    Published on 29 Nov 2023

    Jeanne
    young couple
    10.0
    Exceptional
    Exceptional
    Everything was Quality
    Nothing

    Published on 22 Nov 2023

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