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Reviews of Glenville House

4 out of 5
Glenville House
44 Lake Road, Windermere, England

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 198 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 198 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma Frost

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

S

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Tristan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Damon

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with partner
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
Response from dibble on 21 Sept 2021
Hi Debbie Thank you for your great review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us it is nice to know we are doing something right Hope we see you again Regards Peter

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

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

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

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
Response from dibble on 14 June 2021
Thank you for your lovely review we are glad you had a lovely stay and hope we will see you again Regards Pete and Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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
Response from dibble on 28 May 2021
Thank you for your wonderful review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will return soon Regards Pete and Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from dibble on 13 Oct 2020
Thank you for your great review and we are glad you enjoyed your stay in these uncertain times Regards Pete & Jayne

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
Response from dibble on 22 Sept 2020
Thank you for your review Jayne and myself are pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us in these unfortunate times and hope you will return in the near future Many Thanks Jayne & Pete

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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
Response from dibble on 29 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again Regards Pete & Jayne

10/10 Excellent

DT, London

Travelled with partner
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
Response from dibble on 29 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and look forward to seeing you again Regards Pete & Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Cat, London

Travelled with family
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
Response from dibble on 18 Aug 2020
Thank you for you great review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to may see you again Regards Pete & Jayne

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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
Response from dibble on 4 Aug 2020
Thank you for your lovely review we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will visit us again Regards Pete & Jayne

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
Response from dibble on 31 July 2020
Thank you for your lovely review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay hope your legs recover from all them walks Regards Pete & Jayne

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
Response from dibble on 28 July 2020
Thank you John for your great review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us It is a little different at present with the pre-order breakfast but as you say it seems to be working We hope to see you again Regards Pete & Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
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
Response from dibble on 21 Feb 2020
Thank you for your review we are pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope we will see you again Best Regards Pete& Jayne

8/10 Good

Karhy, ltadena

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent is the best description first class breakfast everything you could ask for. Home baking on offer night and day. Fresh flowers in the room. Very friendly hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from dibble on 12 Oct 2019
Jayne and I are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you return if you are in the lakes again

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding
The cleanliness of the hotel was exceptional. The service was outstanding and every thing you needed was at hand. Fresh milk and water in room and coffee & tea. There was cookies in room and breakfast was great.... I would stay there again when visiting the Lake District. Central to all locations. A must if you are visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from dibble on 30 Aug 2019
Thank you for your review Jayne and myself are glad that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will stay with us again look forward to your return Regards Pete & Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab service and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very happy with this B&B. From check in to check out it was faultless with some lovely added touches. Breakfast was great with the home made danish being a nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Connie, Texas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Delightful place to stay. Clean, quiet and delicious cookies, cake and breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast and good service. En suite very small but adequate. Would return there again if in the Lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

DebbieRice, Liverpool, GB

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were greeted with a really warm welcome and were given the choice of 3 rooms available. We choose Room 5. Bed was really comfy. Well laid out room. Homemade biscuits with tea & coffee was a nice touch. Breakfast and service was excellent. Great location as 10-15 minute walk either way to Bowness or Windermere. Homemade cakes in hallway/ reception were delicious (especially the lemon drizzle). Lots of sweets as well. One and only gripe was that the bathroom was small but it was well appointed and immaculately clean, you don't spend much time in there anyway. Would definitely recommend and would definitely go back if in that area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel, its not just the place itself but the people running it. This is my third time at Glenville and all I can say is that the hospitality and warmth is amazing. He just makes Lake District not just stunning but a welcoming place to unwind, rest and relax. Spacious rooms, lovely cookies and cake that is on the house. The breakfast is awesome. Parking is free. Location is fantastic, short walk to the town centre. Just like a second home to me.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect location, 1/2 way between Bowness & Windermere. Friendly Hosts, great breakfast, lovely warm and cosy room with lovely extras like homemade biscuits. Our 2nd stay and we are already planning our return
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place
Just a lovely place with lovely staff. I've always stayed in hotels and never done a B&B. It's fair to say I was reticent about booking, especially as it was for our anniversary but it did not disappoint. I wouldn't hesitate to book again and recommend it. The location is really convenient too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best experience ever
I don’t even know where to start praising the owner of the guest house, the cleanliness of our room and the entire house, the generous and super delicious breakfast. Everything was amazing! This was my first time staying in a guest house, simply because I am a clean freak and I’ve always thought that only 5 star hotels can deliver the level of cleanliness that would satisfy my needs. How wrong I was. Glenville House was the cleanest hotel I’ve ever stayed in. Our only regret is that we stayed only 2 nights. Way too short. Thank you so much for the awesome experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Dibble on 8 Aug 2018
Thank you for your great review we are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us we hope that you will return in the near future Many Thanks Pete & Jayne

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018