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Oakfold House

4.0 star property
Travelers wake up to garden views and made-to-order breakfast at this national park property before heading out to explore nature's trails

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Oakfold House, in a national park, offers a peaceful retreat with cooked-to-order breakfast. Practical amenities include luggage storage and tour assistance. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected for planning outdoor adventures.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping

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Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room with Double Bed

Single Room with Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Windermere, Oakfold House is in a national park. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Windermere travel guide
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Beresford Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere, England, LA23 2JG

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter showing bird life
    World of Beatrix Potter
    4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Autumn at Lake Windermere, Cumbria, UK. A beautiful sunny day in the English Lake District., Shutterstock ID 713135047, Purchase Order: SP-1896 , Order Number: SP-1896 Go Guides, Client/Licensee: Hot
    Lake Windermere
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowness Pier
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station
    3 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)
    131 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lake View Garden
    11 min walk
  • The Westmorland Inn
    3 min walk
  • Bowness Tap Rooms
    9 min walk
  • Costa Coffee
    9 min walk
  • The Village Inn Bar & Grill
    10 min walk

About this property

Oakfold House

Upscale bed & breakfast near Lake Windermere
Oakfold House provides amenities, such as free cooked-to-order breakfast and a garden. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this bed & breakfast include:
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, luggage storage and tour/ticket information
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Indoor pool (guest access)

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1899
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 5 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 5 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Children 5 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Oakfold
Oakfold House
Oakfold House Windermere
Oakfold Windermere
Oakfold House Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
Oakfold House Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
Oakfold House B&B Windermere
Oakfold House B&B
Oakfold House Bowness-On-Windermere England - Lake District
Oakfold House Windermere
Oakfold House Bed & breakfast
Oakfold House Bed & breakfast Windermere

Frequently asked questions

Is Oakfold House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Oakfold House?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Oakfold House?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Oakfold House?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Oakfold House located?

Situated in a national park, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 23 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Oakfold House Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 205 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 205 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 205 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 205 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 205 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TIMOTHY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in The Lakes. Chris and Robyn are lovely hosts. Breakfast choice is nice and freshly cooked. Room was very nice. Nice residents lounge. Free parking. Easy walk into Bowness for the shops, bars, pubs and restaurants. Great base to explore the beautiful Lake District. Would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly staff, good facilities and clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay in a great location for 1 night away with friends.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Windermere Stay

Great place to stay! We had a lovely break and stayed here for New Years, the location is amazing (10 min walk to the main Bowness area) and the service by the team was exceptional. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My daughter & I had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the ease & convenience of the hotel. The owners were very helpful & warm & friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and accomodating owners, excellent breakfast ,well situated. I recommend this establishment to all travelers.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Great hosts, wonderful breakfast, comfy bed, lovely rooms, close to all amenities. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place to stay. The stay were so friendly and accommodating! Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Athanasios

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

Great family hotel!

It was an awesome experience! The lovely couple-run hotel gave us an amazing stay in every aspect. The homemade warm breakfast surpassed our expectations!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai-Wen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place! The car parking is free, the room is clean and comfort, and the breakfast is really good. Only 10 minutes walk to the lake and 20 minutes walk to Windermere town center. I definitely want to be there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris and Robyn have a lovely inn. They are both engaging and friendly and full of advice about the Lake District. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hosts very friendly, accessible & informative. Room well kept, comfy beds and clean. Breakfast plentiful, lovely choice. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Recommended

Very good experience. Ideal location as all shops and lake is near by. Very nice breakfast served.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Couldn’t fault anything . Clean . Good good, Great hosts . would return again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and warm place to stay. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is great too. It takes twenty minutes to get to the railway station. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved everything about Oakfold House. The quiet yet close to everything location, the beautiful room and view from our room, delicious breakfast. Easy access to buses to explore the many towns around the lake, as we did not have a car. Chris and Robyn were extremely helpful and lovely to chat to - cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very good, everything you needed, Breakfast excellent, Clare excellent, friendly, welcoming, serving excellent, would definitely highly recommend. 5***** plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fong Oi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Oakfold house is convenient located in Bowness on Windermere, a mere 2-min walk to bus-stops going towards the pier or to Grasmere. We had also walked 15 mins to the pier and 15 mins to Windermere town centre.Its proprietors, Chris & Robin are attentive and hospitable hosts who ensure we have a pleasant and memorable stay in Windermere, giving us advice to make our way around. They also ensure we start the day with a hearty breakfast of our own choice. Their guest lounge is a Iovely place to relax after a day out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexis

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

Can’t wait to return!

We had a lovely stay and were met by Robyn and Chris, who were willing to accommodate us dropping our bags off early. It was a really lovely surprise to find our bags in our room when we returned later! The room was really comfortable with all of the little luxuries that we’d need and extras available in the guest lounge if we needed them. Breakfast was delicious and had everything we could possibly want. Lovely fresh local produce too! We’d love to stay here again and would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Merete

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

11 out of 10

11 out of 10 stars. We’ve stayed in 100s of hotels and Oakfold House has been one of the very best. Delicious breakfast, very friendly and helpful hosts and just the perfect location very close to the lake and the heart of Bowness. Thank you so much, Robyn and Chris, for making our stay in Windermere a dream coming true ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

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

Couldn’t fault a thing!

Stayed here for 2 nights in the middle of the week, in winter so I imagine it was much quieter than it will be in the summer. Hotel was absolutely superb- extremely comfortable, clean, with a relaxing atmosphere. It is decorated very well, lovely art on the walls, very tasteful. We stayed in the smallest double room available- a really cosy attic room- and we did not find that the size was an issue, it did not feel cramped. At night it was very quiet and peaceful. Breakfast was also delicious- there are definitely options for everyone- and the extras (such as some free fudge and teas and hot chocolate for the room) were very much appreciated. Staff were lovely and welcoming- all in all a really enjoyable experience! Hopefully we will be returning there one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly hosts. Good breakfast. Clean
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a lovely two-night stay. The house is very nice, our room was warm, spacious and comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent with lots of options. The location was excellent for Bowness shops, bars, cafes and restaurants, plus Lake Windermere too, with a 10-minute walk. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephen

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

Great stay

Great stay, quiet location but perfect for Bowness. Room was very comfortable, spacious and spotlessly clean. Breakfast was very good, ran by a lovely couple.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lee Mei Ling

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for 2 nights. Check in was easy. Though the room for 3 persons was a little tight, it was cosy with adequate walking space. Just be mindful that opening of big luggage could be a challenge in the limited area. Breakfast options were great and hosts were most friendly. Certainly a recommended accommodation in Windermere. Within walking distance to restaurants, shops and shopping. Love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024