Fantastic stay at Kirkwood guesthouse from start to finish. Paula and Richard made us feel instantly at home. The room (size/facilities/cleanliness) definitely surpassed expectations. We loved the selection of DVDs after spending the days out walking. The breakfast and celiac options were superb and the kids loved the gluten free waffles. We travelled without a car and found the location ideal. We could walk to either Windermere (for train to London and buses to Ambleside/Keswick) or Bowness for buses/ferries. Lots of options in both towns for restaurants and cafes.

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Great location roughly halfway between Windermere and Bowness, so walkable in either direction. Regular bus service down to Bowness or up to Windermere and Grasmere or connections to Keswick or Kendal. The guest house is clean and comfortable with bright, spacious rooms nicely decorated. TV with DVD facility and a bookcase full of DVDs on the landing. There are 2 dedicated parking bays with charging points and further roadside parking, with the option of using the school car park during holiday periods. The owners are very welcoming and offer a good cooked breakfast if required. We will be happy to stay here on future visits to the area.

Nothing to complain about. Not sure about disabled facilities as we are currently quite mobile.

Breakfast was lovely. The owners like you to pre-order by text the evening before, that wasn't a problem. I have Coeliac disease, so have to eat gluten free. Paula, the host also has Coeliac Disease and her husband Richard, who does the cooking, is obviously very clued up about how to prepare and serve gluten free food safely for Coeliacs. This made our stay very comfortable. Paula & Richard are very warm and welcoming people, clearly love their business and they have good knowledge of the area, so are able to advise on places to go, things to do.

Everything about our stay was perfect. Location in Windermere was quiet but still within a short walking distance to some lovely coffee places, restaurants and shops. Our bedroom (room 8) on the top floor had stunning views, and very comfy beds. For our family of three the space was ideal. Not at all cramped, and with the added bonus of a very clean en-suite with ample towels and lush toiletries. The thing that makes this place has to be Paula and Richard. The perfect hosts! They shared loads of recommendations for walks, activities and places to eat, all of which were great. Richard even went to the trouble of drawing out some walking routes for us which helped with navigation for our family, who aren't confident ramblers. We liked ordering breakfast the night before, and then it was ready when we arrived in the dining room. Great to have the option of breakfast in your room, and had we stayed longer we probably would have done this too. Breakfast was lovely and again Paula was super accommodating asking our son if he wanted small variations to his order, loved her fruit com pots! Really liked that everything here was locally sourced. We felt cared for throughout, and with the hosts local knowledge, settled into the area quickly. They even went to the trouble of letting us know we'd left some bits in our room and arranged with us to collect them. Thank you! Lucy, Danny and George (Essex)

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Lovely welcome upon arrival and Richard was very friendly, made to feel at home, shown where everything was and given some leaflets with things that might interest us during our stay. The room was spotless and the bed was very comfortable. The breakfast was brilliant and you could tell that they really pride themselves on supporting local produce suppliers. Paula was lovely and friendly and we had a lovely chat over breakfast.

We had a very comfortable short stay at Kirkwood. Comfortable, clean room with excellent breakfasts. Very friendly and welcoming hosts. The charge point for my electric car was a real bonus which enabled a quick return home without spending time charging en route. The location was perfect for us - an easy short walk into the centre of Windermere but far enough from Lake Road so there was no traffic noise. We'll come again!

Great location between Windermere and Bowness. Plenty of parking on the roads in quiet area. Room was very clean and beds comfy. We had the family room on the top floor. Breakfast good each day with plenty of choice. Richard and Paula very friendly and helpful. Good value price for a long weekend in school summer holidays.

Ceiling a bit low on one side of the double bed.

A lovely, clean guesthouse run by a lovely attentive couple. Breakfast was very nice, all made to order....Nothing was too much trouble for them. Parking is really good, just on the road that the guesthouse is situated on.

There wasn't anything to be unhappy about. It was a little bit out of the centre of Windermere, but certainly within walking distance. If walking is difficult for anyone, there is a bus stop at the end of the road that the guesthouse is on, taking you right into the centre of town.

The host Paula couldn't have been more helpful with everything from giving us tips of the local area to a friendly chat. The guest house itself is nicely situated between Windermere and Bowness. It was clean, tidy, warm with a cozy atmosphere. Breakfast was delicious with loads of options to choose from. All in all exceptional all round. Will definitely be staying there again next time I return to the Lakes!

Cozy bedroom. Paula and Richard excellent hosts-friendly, offered helpful advice. Great breakfasts. We stayed a week and would have loved to stay longer. Easy walk from train/bus and down into Bowness to catch the lake and ferries. Also near many nice places to walk the dales. Recommend the Dale way and up to Brant Fell for stunning views of the lake.