Briscoe Lodge - Briscoe Lodge is 1-minute walk from the centre of Windermere. The Victorian, stone guest house from 1891 has many original features, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Bowness and Lake Windermere are within walking distance, and the train and bus stations can be reached in 10 minutes. The modern rooms have a DVD player with free 24-hour DVD library. The non-smoking house is run on an environmentally friendly basis. Briscoe Lodge offers free, safe on-street parking and an on-site massage service.

Rosemount Guest House - Our quality B&B is the ideal launch pad for your Lake District stay. After a satisfying night's rest in one of our firm but comfortable beds, stroll down to the elegant dining room. There you will find a breakfast to keep the keenest walker or cyclist going all day. Visit us once and you'll want to stay again. We regret that we do not accept one-night stays.

Beaumont House - With a quiet, peaceful location, just metres from the heart of Windermere, this beautiful Victorian property offers 5-star guest accommodation, delicious cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi and parking. Family-run, Beaumont House prides itself on offering superb quality bed and breakfast accommodation, a warm welcome and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. All of the rooms have excellent beds, hairdryers, hospitality trays, toiletries and TVs with Freeview digital channels. Some rooms have LCD flat-screen TVs, DVD players or radio alarm clocks with iPod docking stations. All rooms also have en suite bathrooms with power showers or whirlpool baths. There is a comfortable lounge with sofas, books, magazines and a well-stocked honesty bar. Breakfast is served in the bright, cheerful dining room. Breakfast options include fish of the day and full traditional cooked Cumbrian breakfasts, made with freshly cooked, locally sourced produce wherever possible. Beaumont House has received a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating from the AA and VisitBritain.

Elim House - Elim House is situated just a minute from the bustling village of Bowness and Lake Windermere. Judith and Steve offer you a warm welcome to Elim House, serving fresh home cooking in a pleasant atmosphere. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants in the area as well as a cinema, all within easy strolling distance of the house. Lake Windermere is only a ten minute walk away. Here you will find an abundance of water sports for the energetic, or if you prefer to take things easier, a cruise on one of the lake steamers will enable you to take in the wonderful scenery of the area. Please note no children allowed under any circumstance, please see important information. A 3 Star Guest House

Lake House - This family-run country house has spectacular views across Waterhead Bay, Windermere, Loughrigg Fell and the Langdale Peaks, and offers stylish, modern and luxurious accommodation. Lake House combines the best of all possible worlds: the warm welcome, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere of a guest house with the stylish rooms and modern facilities of a luxury hotel. Set in large, beautiful gardens, only a minute from the shores of the lake and the pier and jetties at Waterhead, the guest house is just a short walk from the shops, cafes and restaurants of Ambleside. Free parking is available for guests. Beautiful, stylish and modern, the en suite rooms are fitted to the highest standards and have CD players, tea/coffee making facilities and large, modern TVs with DVD players. With a spectacular setting and superb accommodation at affordable prices, Lake House is great for a luxury break.

Laurel House - Laurel House is a delightful 18th-century farmhouse in the quiet Cumbrian village of Culgaith, near Penrith. It is a Visit Britain 4-Star Gold-rated B&B with well-appointed rooms. Laurel House is 10 minutes from junction 40 of the M6 and ideally situated for exploring the Lake District, or as a stopover on the way to Scotland. An excellent breakfast featuring locally sourced produce with homemade bread and preserves will ensure a good start to the day.

The Willowsmere - This guest house was built in the mid-19th century using Lakeland stone. With award-winning gardens, The Willowsmere is a grand Victorian residence ideally located for a visit to the Lake District. Martin and Sue welcome you to their friendly and cosy home. In recent years, The Willowsmere has been tastefully restored and renovated to include luxuries you might not expect in a guest house. There are en suite bedrooms, 2 guest lounges and a hidden garden where you can enjoy a drink from the well-stocked cellar. All guests have free use of nearby leisure facilities (5 minutes' walk). The Willowsmere has a large off-road car park and is 8 minutes' walk from Windermere centre and train station and 10 minutes' walk from Lake Windermere. The Willowsmere generally operates a 2 or 3-night minimum-stay policy.

Brooklands Guest House - With superb views of Lake Windermere and the fells of the Lake District, this charming family-run guest house has a beautiful, peaceful location, just south of Bowness. Surrounded by the breathtaking natural beauty and stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park, Brooklands Guest House is a 19th-century cottage, traditionally built from local Lakeland stone. Looking out over Windermere, the guest house is a short walk from the shops and cafes of Bowness-on-Windermere. Each of the 5 en suite rooms, have TV, clock-radio alarms, central heating and tea/coffee. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. A hearty traditional cooked English breakfast is available, as are packed lunches are available. For anglers, the guest house offers free fishing permits for the local waters. Free private parking is available on site.

Knoll Country House - This beautiful late Victorian country house is set in its own grounds amidst beautiful wooded countryside, in the picturesque location of Newby Bridge, on the shore of Lake Windermere. Knoll Country House has many original period features including an ornate staircase, stained glass windows, fireplaces, cornices and picture rails. It has been sympathetically decorated and refurbished to enhance these beautiful characteristics. The hotel features in the Which? Guide to Good B&Bs and was chosen for the Editors Top 20 list in the 2004 guide. It has also been included in the Michelin Guide for 2007. This means that you can be assured of an excellent stay with superb food in comfortable and welcoming surroundings. You can also enjoy free use of the facilities at Cascades, the White Water Hotel's leisure club, featuring gym, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi. Cascades also offer a variety of beauty treatments.

Ellerbrook House - Ellerbrook House is small, family-run guest house in a quiet leafy street just a few minutes' walk from shops, cafes and restaurants, and a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The staff pride themselves on high standards and quality, and provide a friendly, welcoming and comfortable environment for exploring the Lake District. Rooms are well-appointed and situated on 2 floors, with either en-suite or private facilities. All rooms are well equipped with an LCD TV/DVD and hospitality tray.