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.

Fir Trees - Built in 1888 and retaining lots of original features, all rooms at this well-reputed guest house are well furnished, spotlessly clean and decorated to a very high standard. Fir Trees is close to all amenities in Windermere and Bowness, both of which are a 10 minute walk away. There is plenty of off-road car parking and a garage for cyclists who may wish to leave their cycles overnight. Breakfasts are all cooked to order and offer a good choice; just what you need to set you up for the day. There are lots of scenic walks nearby for those wishing to leave the car behind and go off on foot to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty. Enjoy free use of leisure facilities at Parklands Country Club, and a free day fishing pass for all local waters (equipment not provided).

The Westbourne - The Westbourne is a beautiful guest house in a peaceful area below Biskey Howe, a local beauty spot and panoramic viewpoint. Lake Windermere and the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere are a short walk away. The traditionally stone-built guest house has elegant bedrooms with modern designs and high ceilings for a light and spacious feel.

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.

Southview Guest House and Indoor Pool - Southview is a luxury bed and breakfast licensed guesthouse, with its own indoor heated swimming pool in the heart of Windermere. Situated in quiet cul-de-sac position overlooking the town centre, Southview is only a 2 minute walk from various bars and restaurants. Southview is a non-smoking guest house, offering a high standard in service and hospitality with a focus on perfection and your satisfaction. All of our rooms are individually furnished and decorated, each with an en suite and central heating. Our classic en suite rooms feature double bedded accommodation with en suite showers and one with a twin/king-size double bed. Our superbly appointed luxury rooms (double bedded) feature en suite spa baths or body jet showers, large screen TVs and DVD players. For that extra special visit, we even have a king-size contemporary four-poster bedroom. We also offer as an optional chargeable extra - celebration packages consisting of champagne, chocolates and flowers.

Nent Hall Country House Hotel - Nent Hall offers a charming destination to enjoy a relaxing break. Set in peaceful gardens, we are only a short drive from the Lake District, Hadrian's Wall and much more. Nent Hall Coutry House Hotel is a haven of tranquillity; perfect for those who want to get away from it all. The hotel has recently undergone major refurbishment and all rooms offer comfort in a stylish country house setting. During your stay you can enjoy strolls along the banks of the River Nent, wander round the cobbled lanes of nearby Alston or walk up to several vantage points, where the whole valley is spread out below you.

Broadlands Guest House - Set in the heart of the Lake District, this traditional Lakeland stone Victorian house is ideally located on a peaceful road just 2 minutes from the centre of Windermere village. The house has lovely views overlooking Ellethwaite Park and is ideally located for visits to Bowness on Windermere and the Lake. Many grades of walks can be started from the house the staff are happy to advise you on them and offer maps and guides to help. Locally organised tours can also be arranged for you, with collection and drop-off at the property. Although not a hotel, Broadlands Guest House is proud to have been awarded '3 AA Yellow Stars Highly Commended', in July 2009. This award is given to the top 10% of 3-star Guest Accommodation. Guests are offered free car park passes for use whilst staying at Broadlands. These can be used in all SLDC car parks in the area.

The Bay House Lake View Guest House - With stunning views of Lake Windermere, this traditional stone-built Lakeland cottage has been recently refurbished, combining beautiful original features with modern comforts. Originally built in around 1860, the Bay House Lake View Guest House has a fabulous lakeside location in the charming old town of Bowness-on-Windermere. The town's shops, pubs and restaurants are only a few minutes' walk away, as is the Bowness Pier, from where you can enjoy a leisurely cruise on the lake. In the heart of the English Lake District, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, the guest house has spectacular views over the lake from 4 of its 6 en suite rooms. Newly refurbished and tastefully decorated in keeping with the age and character of the property, all of the rooms have TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryers. The guest house is family-run and your hosts, Sandra & Colin, have spent great care on sensitively upgrading the house.

Wheatlands Lodge - In picturesque Windermere, in a quiet area close to the lake and the town centre, this beautiful Victorian property offers free Wi-Fi, free parking and luxurious 5-star guest accommodation. Just off Windermere's Main Road, Wheatlands Lodge is within walking distance of the town's shops, rail station and restaurants. Close to the main attractions of Lake Windermere and the region's spectacular scenery, the lodge is a great base from which to explore England's Lake District. In delightful gardens, Wheatlands Lodge is a traditional family-owned and run Lake District residence, dating from around 1860. Fully refurbished in 2009, the house combines contemporary style with beautiful original features. Stylish, spacious and well-appointed, each individually decorated room has a flat-screen TV. All rooms are en suite with either a spa-style jacuzzi bath or a walk-in shower. A delicious traditional Cumbrian breakfast is available every day, featuring the fresh, locally sourced produce.

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.