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When you stay at Rum Doodle B&B in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. This guesthouse is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Ullswater and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Old Laundry Theatre. Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. null
No rollaway/extra beds available
No cribs (infant beds) available
No elevators
Children not allowed
Professional property host/manager
Pets not allowed
English
Free WiFi
Dining services
Entertainment
Garden
Free breakfast
Wheelchair accessible – no
Hostess wasn’t accommodating. Arrived 20 minutes early for check in and I wasn’t allowed to use a toilet after a long drive. Next morning , I asked whether I could have beans with my bacon and egg and got told no because that was only an option for a vegetarian breakfast. Lovely b&b but let down with the service
Great Stay
Clean friendly hotel.
Fabulous stay with awesome breakfast
I stayed a few nights for work. The room was beautiful, warm on arrival and spotlessly clean. The parking up the steep drive can be a bit tricky and there was no space for me on the second night so I had to park in the next street. This wasn’t ideal but everything else was great so I’ve not marked them down for it. Breakfast was out of this world!
Was ideal for a weekend away in beautiful Windermere x
Everything about our stay was excellent. Great, quirky hotel with friendly staff and amazing breakfast. Clean and walking distance to everything. Would definitely return.
Beautiful place! Wonderful staff and lovely atmosphere! Would recommend to anyone!
Brilliant place
Stayed with a friend in twin bed room. Was comfortable and clean with friendly staff and excellent choice at breakfast. Would absolutely return and highly recommend this lively B&B
The room was really lovely, light, plenty of room, with a nice ensuite. We were greeted with a cold drink and the breakfast the next morning was excellent. We would definitely recommend staying here and would stay again. The location is perfect being in between, you can go to either part of the village easily. Parking availability is a bonus.
Wonderful staff & location Excellent breakfast
This is one of the best places I have ever stayed hands down! Everyone was so so friendly and the room was so clean and cozy. The breakfast was absolutely delicious, and the lady serving was so sweet. I had an early train on the day I checked out, and I was so sad I couldn’t have breakfast that day! I will think about the Rum Doodle every day until I can go back and stay again. The most special place!
Started with a really warm welcome and staff couldn’t be more accommodating. Really nice rooms and comfortable bed. Breakfast was top quality and in a great location all for a really good price
Lovely B&B in an older home. Clean and well cared for. I’m a convenient location for bus transportation and accessing both Windermere and Bowness
Good location, friendly host, nice breakfast. Clean room, excellent shower!
Beautiful place to stay in an ideal location. Bedrooms and bathroom were immaculate super comfy and the breakfast was incredible, we will definitely be back x
Stayed for the weekend, room 6 was amazing and we had no idea we would get breakfast in our room. Breakfast was quality and we will definitely be returning when we come back to the lakes!
Excellent
The hosts were so welcoming and attentive it really adds to making you feel at ease.
Lovely place to find.
I’d rather tell the hotel the bad stuff. Bath was awesome. Shower too. Furniture looked good. Breakfast in our room was outstanding. I’d like mayo with breaky also but i could have asked. So no points deducted. Bed comfy. Four poster bed a nice touch. Most paint and fixtures nice. I would recommend. Xxx lovely owners.
Great location for exploring the Lakes. Good sized room, great service. Exceptional breakfast. Well recommended.
Beautiful boutique B&B away from the hustle of Windemere’s main street. Tasty curated breakfasts and home style service.
The entire neighborhood was straight out of a fairytale. Room was beautifully furnished and spotless. Luxury sheets, comfy bed, fluffy pillows. Choices for breakfast were amazing and delicious! Highly recommend.
Great stay
We had a lovely 2 night stay, the staff were great and the breakfast was very good. Great location plenty of bars and restaurants in walking distance.
Excellent wedding anniversary
We loved our 2 night stay at Rum Doodle! Our room was beautifully decorated, bed and pillows very comfy and we particularly appreciated the small touches (Flannels, robes, wine on arrival, breakfast service on the room).. Service was impeccable, breakfast beautiful, location quiet and near enough to the Lakes. Our best room yet in Windermere, we'll definitely come back!
We only stayed one night but the staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great and set us up for a day of walking.
Good B and B
Really good stay at this quirky B and B room clean and warm, comfy bed, shower good as was breakfast. Good value out of season.
Fabulous stay
On arrival we were greeted by the friendly hostess with the offer of a hot drink and a nice chat. Our room was lovely, clean and very comfortable with refreshments and toiletries provided, also a lovely hot shower. The breakfast was amazing, couldn't be better, with a lovely cheerful lady serving who couldn't do enough for you. Would recommend.
Comfortable stay
Warm greeting and quick check in was nice touch to have coffee and a biscuit on arrival made for us Had a lovely stay in room 9 at Rum doodle Was nice to have separate seating area to our room which was warm and comfortable the only disappointment was the bath on the pictures for room 9 was not the bath we had
Lovely Hotel
Lovely hotel, friendly staff and yummy food. We stayed in the Jungle Room on the ground floor where breakfast is served in your room which suited us well. The shutters on the windows do let in light, but didn't bother us with being almost winter, also as the room is next to the kitchen and front door you do get noise at breakfast but not till around 8am, but again didn't bother us as we were up anyway. Very accommodating to my vegan diet. Bed was a bit creaky but super comfy and didnt effect our sleep. Great location right between Bowness and Windermere, set away from the busy road on a quiet side road. Free parking on the car park, but be warned, it's very tight, not advisable if you have a huge car. However there is parking available on the road.
A nice place, clean and tidy accomodation
Great location and service
Excellent location - easy walk to town. Parking at the property and excellent breakfast. Friendly and efficient service.
Lovely B & B
Had a lovely stay at the Rum Doodle - owner & staff very helpful and friendly! Enjoyed their lovely homemade cake and tea on arrival! Off road parking and very near to both Windermere and Bowness! Super breakfast - the pancakes a must! Would definitely recommend a stay here!
A lovely B&B
Rum Doodle is all you expect from a country B&B in the UK. Very friendly staff, fabulous breakfasts and gorgeous accommodations. Our room (no 2) was on the ground floor and while not overly large, had space for our own breakfast table so we had breakfast served to us in our room. The bedding and towels were luxurious and the afternoon coffee and cake were delicious. The location was a short 10 minute walk from Windermere station and about 15-20 walk to Bowness. The local pub, The Brookside, was a bonus and great to have something close on a very wet summer evening. Highly recommended.
Friendly & cosy B&B
Nice little B&B with a friendly welcome, great breakfast, lots of quirky character. Good spot for exploring the Lakes (even when the weather is awful!).
Staff helpful and friendly, waitress at breakfast was amazing! The room however was small and stuffy with a view only of slates on the roof, and very squeaky floorboards! The bed was very uncomfortable! If we came back we’d ask to not have room 3
The staff at the rum doodle are outstanding!!! The rooms are incredibly clean the breakfast is also amazing. What really sets it apart however is the amazing service from the staff.
This place was delightful! We stayed in the Summit room and enjoyed having the extra sitting room. Clean and modern furnishings and lovely hosts.
Warm welcome at check in,coffee and cake offered !
Excellent staff and property and location in relation to the town. We stayed in a room up in the attic area but it was amazing how much space we had (a bedroom, lounge room and bathroom - very clean, tidy and fresh. Shower was a little small but otherwise clean. Breakfast in the morning was amazing - continental AND hot/cooked. Thankyou so much for having us.
We really enjoyed our stay. Room 9 is great, more like a mini suit. Breakfast is great.
Amazing B&B
Great location, friendly staff, excellent breakfast and very clean room - perfect!
Kaz & Dave
Excellent all round - would highly recommend.
Great stay!
Really lovely stay at Rum Doodle. Staff were very friendly, we were offered a glass of wine on arrival (which was much needed after a 6hr journey!) and everyone was very attentive during breakast service & housekeeping duties. Room was lovely, very clean and spacious. Nice comfortable bed, great to have tea making facilities in the room. Breakfast was lovely & all freshly cooked. There was nothing during our stay that was a problem or concern.
Beautiful B&B
Beautiful quirky b&b, excellent breakfast. Comfortable beds, lovely individual rooms. Highly recommended!
The accommodation was lovely and clean , the staff were very friendly too !
My partner and I stayed at Rum Doodle for a long weekend and absolutely loved our stay. The location is great and is a quick walk to both Windermere and Bowness on Windermere. We stayed in Room 2 (jungle room). The room was spotless and a really good size, shower is great! It was nice to have breakfast bought to the room and eat it at your own table and it is the best breakfast I’ve ever had in a b&b!! We both tried the full Cumbrian, salmon and pancakes and I couldn’t fault any of them, you get such big portions and you can also have cereals, fruit and yoghurt, amazing! I would definitely stay again and I can’t recommend it enough! The staff are all so nice and friendly- thank you all for such a lovely welcome!!
Fantastic stay, excellent location and super staff. In addition breakfast was great
Recent getaway
Hard to access carpark on site. Very cramped entrance on a major slope and limited parking space. We were met on arrival after ringing doorbell by woman who wasn't very friendly. She asked us how we managed to get into reception as we apparently shouldn't have been able as door should have been locked or closed. (Dont see how that was our fault) Then she states if we turn up for breakfast there might not be a table available and would let us know when we could get one!? (Turned out not a problem). Bit of a climb up to top floor where our room was. After this initial negative it was all positive from there. Lovely wee room. Airy. Tidy. Comfy bed. Lovely breakfast waiting staff and chef, all cheery and smiley. Excellent breakfast. Man who took payment for room very pleasant. Nice location for local amenities. All in all a positive experience only let down by initial greeting which after a 4hour journey was a bit unnecessary. Felt we were a nuisance or had done something wrong!? Maybe just an off day or recent return to work after being off was mentioned but still no excuse. I wouldn't speak to people at work like that.
2 night stay for wedding anniversary
Beautiful quaint BxB, rooms were spotless and well maintained, staff very friendly, situated right in the middle of windermere and bowness. Breakfast was superb and we had the option of having it in our room. Excellent overall
Great weekend getaway.
We had a warm welcome at this lovely, quirky little B&B. Great service with comfortable rooms and good breakfast. On site parking made this really convenient for explorong Bowness and the surrounding area. The bed was a bit soft for our preference, but a really minor negative in a fantastic place. Would definitely recommend this for a couple and hope to be back!
Great weekend away
A great stay, very nice breakfast. good parking. within easy walking distance to bowness. Overall very pleased.
Rum Doodle was Perfect!
What a great place in the perfect location. Very walkable and the breakfast was yummy. Rooms were spacious enough for me and my friend to share. Bathroom was exceptional!
Great Location B&B
Had a lovely stay at Rum Doodle on Sunday night. Room was small but big enough for our overnight stay. We checked in early at 1500 and was met by the owner who showed us to our room on the first floor. Rum Doodle is about 10 minutes walk into Bowness-on-Windermere and 15 minutes walk up to Windermere, so is the ideal location for both towns. Breakfast was beautiful and as a vegetarian I was well catered for. We checked out at 1100 and said our goodbyes to the lakes.
The breakfast was amazing and great location Right in between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere
Loved the rum and doodle it was very comfortable and clean service was spot on and very nice breakfast would definitely stay there again
Nice Stay
Lovely room (stayed in room 9) pictures make it look much smaller than it actually is which was a nice surprise! Breakfast is lovely and eaten downstairs in the dining room between 8:30am and 9:30am. Plenty of parking and an easy walk into both Bowness and Windermere.
Perfect stay
This was our first time at Rum Doodle, & what an amazing place it is. The room was amazing, especially with the roll top bath, and the food and service was spot on, nothing was too much trouble. On arriving we were greeted by our host and was offered tea/coffee and cake within minutes. The B&B is quite central, so walking distance to lots of places. We really enjoyed our stay, and will most definitely be back. Thank you for making us feel so welcome, Rum Doodle truly is a hidden gem. 😊
B & B was excellent, we enjoyed our room, the quality of the bed, the breakfast was excellent and they went out of their way to give you perfect service. Can't say enough about how we were treated and we were served breakfast in our room in the morning at a lovely table setting. Thank you for such a lovely experience and we hope to see you again! jan
Lovely stay.
We arrived early evening to Rum Doodle. Greeted at the door, shown to our room, room 6. All very lovely and clean. Brill welcome package with plenty of info on where to eat, visit etc. The only thing I would say is the bathroom could maybe do with a little update to match the rooms theme and decor but was still everything you needed and again very clean and tidy. We had breakfast served in our room the next day which was amazing! I'd recommend the homemade pancakes! Bed was comfy, quiet nights sleep. Easy, pleasant check out. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.
A lovely lovely gem of a hotel!
Fabulous from start to finish! A super warm welcome upon arrival, a lovely cosy room, nice and quiet, well located and an amazing breakfast (one of the best I have eaten!) So happy to have found this absolute gem and very much looking forward to returning!
When we arrived at the property (earlier than the 4pm check in time) we were greeted by a friendly host who advised the room was ready and we could check in early - we even had tea and cake on arrival! The property was clean and well decorated and the room we stayed in was fantastic! I’d definitely recommend room 9 - The Summit. There was a separate sitting area with tv, bedroom, bathroom and hallway to hang your coats and shoes. I thought the tea and coffee making facilities were great - fresh and uht milk is situated in the dining area downstairs. Breakfast was delicious. I opted for the Cumbrian breakfast - the scrambled eggs were creamy and the bacon and sausage were delicious. There were also fruit salads, yoghurts, cereals and bread on offer. Brilliant service from the hosts and an amazing B&B located a short walk to both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. Would more than happily stay here again!
Everything about Rum Doodle is perfect. We were greeted by friendly faces and welcomed in. The service and decor is unbelievable!
Breakfast was lovely. Room was cosy and quiet. Walking distance to all shops and restaurants. Very kind hosts.will stay again.
Fantastic hosts, beautiful room and facilities. Breakfast was 5star
Brill
Brilliant hosts, great location clean rooms and yummy breakfast
Fantastic
Lovely friendly hotel with a breakfast to die for
Rum doodle the place to be
Rum doddle is the place to stay in Windermere... From booking the room to checking out absolutely nothing was to much trouble for the hosts. A gem of a b&b and inbetween Windermere and bowness.. Perfect location.. Will definitely book again.
Highly recommended!!!
We arrived a little early for our check in which was no problem to Tina, our lovely host. She showed us to our room which was lovely and invited us to come down for tea and cake which was a nice extra touch. Location is great for walking to both Bowness and Windermere. Tina helped out with restaurant recommendations and as we were in the area looking at venues for our wedding, she helped out with some very helpful thoughts there too! Breakfast was amazing and we felt really spoiled by the whole experience- can’t recommend this place enough, we will certainly return!
We’ll be back...
I’d have no hesitation in recommending Rum Doodle. Located within a comfortable walking distance from Windermere and Bowness, we recently spent two nights at the B&B. Our room was clean, comfortable and cosy. There was a large and varied selection for breakfast which in our case, was served in our room - a nice surprise on arrival. The staff at Rum Doodle were extremely friendly and helpful. Thank you for a pleasant stay. We look forward to returning in the future.
Lovely bnb in walking distance to both Windermere and Bowness. Excellent quality breakfast and friendly staff.
Amazing B&B with beautiful views!
From arriving the host of the B&B was so friendly and accommodating. The room wasn't ready but instead of turning us away she offered either to take the Key for the room and we could go explore the surrounding areas or to sit and have cake and a pot of tea. We decided on the latter. The cake was so fresh and the pot of tea was perfect after our road trip. On getting into our room, The Summit, we fell in love instantly. The cleanliness was amazing and the views from the windows were amazing. The room was so comfy and the facilities appeared to be brand new. The bed was so comfy and relaxing. Our room even had a separate lounge area with TV fully compatible to connect to Netflix which we used after our lovely day out around the area. The B&B location would be the only thing (if I had to find something wrong - really don't want to) but it's lovely 10 minute walk to either Windermere or Bowness. The next morning we went downstairs for breakfast. The options were plentiful. Cereal, Fruit, Juice, Toast, Cumbrian Full Breakfast (which my partner chose) and I went for the Smoked Salmon with scrambled eggs on muffins. Divine! We only stayed for one night but definitely will be staying here again and staying longer! Thank you Tina, such a beautiful quirky B&B. You've new friends in us!
Good B&B, close to town centre
Clean, comfortable B&B with very adequate breakfasts. House was very quiet, only heard the other guests at breakfast.
Perfect!
This place is amazing. Cake on arrival, lovely owners, great location, just brilliant. We will be coming again!
Best place I’ve stayed in The Lakes
Debbie was friendly and helpful from the outset. The room and building as a whole had a lovely, quirky feel and breakfast was terrific each day
Excellent place to stay would return 👍
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Lovely stay.
Lovely stay.pleasant friendly staff nice room,comfortable bed and a excellent breakfast brought to our room.We would definitely recommend.