Howbeck Guest House

Guest hou, 5-starNew Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA, Windermere, United KingdomShow on map

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Top rated

Guests rate it highest for food, service and location.

Check-in from 3:00 PMCheck-out by 11:00 AM.
Fabulous locationGuests rate the location 9.0 out of 10, at New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA.
Breakfast availableIncluded on some rates — the board is shown on each room.

Luxurious Amenities Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a sauna, complimentary wireless internet access, and use of a nearby fitness facility.

Delightful Dining Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge, and enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts available daily for a fee.

Convenient Location Explore nearby attractions like Windermere Jetty Museum, World of Beatrix Potter, and Orrest Head during your stay at Howbeck Guest House.

Book your stay now to experience luxury in the heart of the national park, minutes away from Lake Windermere.

What this place offers

Hiking/biking trails nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Free use of nearby fitness center
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Access to nearby indoor pool
Free self parking
Horse riding nearby
Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Rooms

9.0

Top rated

Rated 9.0 out of 10 by 59 guests who stayed here.

Cleanliness9.0
Service9.4
Location9.0
Rooms8.4
Amenities8.9
Value8.9
Food & drink9.5

Guests mention

Friendly staffGreat locationExcellent breakfast

Christopher
August 2025
The Retreat.
If you’re looking for a relaxing, peaceful getaway, we highly recommend booking The Retreat.
From the moment we arrived, the friendly and helpful staff made us feel welcome. Our spacious room was equipped with great…
Agnieszka
August 2025
Close to town restaurants, nice home decor
Raymond
August 2025
Definitely stay again.
The Howbeck was exceptional, with a great breakfast.
Verified traveler
August 2025
One to go back too
We had a great nights sleep and a 10/10 breakfast. Staff were absolutely friendly
Siu Kei
August 2025
The Howbeck and Retreat Stay Review
There are a lot of different breakfast options, and the food is great especially the bacon in Eggs Benedict and the sourdough bread. The spa bath is great, and the bathroom is nice. The only problem is the extra bed is a…
peter
June 2025
Lovely and friendly place to stay. Me and my friend will definitely stay again

Reviews are written by guests who booked through our supplier and stayed, shown as written and in their own language. Category scores are the supplier’s reading of recent reviews, updated January 2026.

Where you’ll be

New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA, Windermere, United Kingdom

Guests rate the location 9.0 out of 10 — fabulous.

Things to know

Cancellation

Each room shows its own terms before you pay.

Most rates can be cancelled free until a date shown on the room.

Non-refundable rates are marked as such.

House rules

Check-in from 3:00 PM until 07:00 PM

Check-out by 11:00 AM

No children

No pets

No smoking anywhere on the property

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 7:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Pets. Pets not allowed

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-out is available

Accessibility. No elevators

General. Professional property host/manager

Check-in & Check-out. Contactless check-in is available

Payment & property

Paid when you book, not at the desk.

Rates include the taxes and fees we can read.

The property may take a card at check-in for incidentals.

One child 1 year old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available. A deposit may be required at the property.

What we’d check for you here

That the step-free room is actually free on your dates, and whether it is a roll-in shower or a bath, which the listing never says.
Whether there is room for a pickup, a trailer or a van, not just a car.
Whether breakfast is in the rate or added at checkout, and what time it runs.
Whether the rate moves for your dates, and what it includes.
What the property actually charges at the desk on top of the rate.

Questions about Howbeck Guest House

What time is check-in and check-out at Howbeck Guest House?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM. If you're arriving late, tell us and we'll ask the property to hold the room.

Does Howbeck Guest House allow pets?

No — the property states that pets are not allowed.

Is there parking at Howbeck Guest House?

Parking is listed among the property's facilities. Whether it's free and whether a space can be reserved varies, so we check it against your dates rather than promise it here.

Does Howbeck Guest House have a pool?

Yes — a pool is listed among the property's facilities. Seasonal closures are common, so we'll confirm it's open for your dates.

Is breakfast included at Howbeck Guest House?

Breakfast is offered at the property. Whether it's included depends on the rate — the board type is shown on each room once you put your dates in.

Does Howbeck Guest House have Wi-Fi?

Yes — internet access is listed among the property's facilities.

Does Howbeck Guest House have wheelchair accessible rooms?

The property lists step-free or accessible facilities. That flag is the one least able to settle the question: a hotel can carry it and still have a step at the entrance, or a bath rather than a roll-in shower, and it does not say whether the accessible room is free on your dates. Tell us what you need and we'll ask the property directly rather than reading you the flag.

How do I book Howbeck Guest House?

Put your dates in above and book online, or call (888) 789-8585 and we'll do it for you — including things a booking form can't handle, like a block of rooms, a monthly rate or an invoice for your employer.

Where is Howbeck Guest House?

New Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2LA, Windermere.

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