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.

Rothay Garth - The Rothay Garth is a traditional Lakeland guest house with beautiful gardens and superb mountain views in the heart of Ambleside village. The guest house has easy access to Lake Windermere and Ambleside, and there are plenty of Lake District walks very close by. It has a large private car park, well-appointed rooms, a comfortable lounge, a breakfast room and a conservatory. Rothay Garth offers you understated elegance and warm, friendly service from the Dixon family.

Windermere Suites - Winner of the AA's 'Funkiest B&B' award for 2009/10, these boutique-style suites offer designer luxury, with 42-inch LCD TVs, crystal lights, iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi. With a 5-star Guest Accommodation rating from the AA, enjoy luxury bathrooms and modern designer furniture at the elegant Windermere Suites. A hearty Cumbria platter or continental breakfast is served in your suite every morning. Windermere Suites is a 2-minute stroll from the main village's shops and fine restaurants. Also within walking distance is Bowness-on-Windermere, home to the 'World of Beatrix Potter'.

Victoria Inn - The Victoria Inn is a traditional town centre hostelry. Comprising of 8 rooms, offering a range of clean, comfortable, affordable bed and breakfast accommodation, from single to family rooms. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, directly on the Pennine Way walk, close to 'C2C' cycle route, the inn includes a bar and games area. There is also a restaurant offering a range of home cooked meals on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Both a full English or continental breakfast are offered each morning. Special dietary needs are catered for upon request. For those wishing to leave early a packed meal is available at no extra cost. With laundry facilities and a secure bicycle lock-up, the Victoria Inn is an ideal base for both walkers and cyclists, as well as bikers, tourists, contractors.

Haisthorpe House - Haisthorpe offers quality bed-and-breakfast accommodation in a quiet, central area of Windermere, ideal for the village and the local fells. Haisthorpe is a few minutes' walk from Windemere village centre and local restaurants. Lake Windermere's shore and the shops at Bowness are a 15-minute stroll down the hill. Orrest Head (0.9 miles/1.5 km) has a spectacular panoramic view of the surrounding lakes and hills. The family-run guest house offers free membership at a leisure complex during your stay. Public transport runs regularly from Ellerthwaite Square at the end of the road. Each tasteful bedroom has a hospitality tray with Fairtrade items and free toiletries in the en suite shower rooms. English breakfast is included in the room rate. Private parking is available at the rear.

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.

Ambleside Central - In the beautiful English Lake District, in the heart of the town, Ambleside Central offers great-value, room-only guest accommodation in stylish, modern and spacious rooms Carefully preserved and sensitively refurbished, this beautiful Victorian building still retains many of its original features. The newly renovated rooms are light and airy, with a contemporary style and modern comforts, including crisp white bed linen, comfortable beds, fresh towels, hairdryers and TVs. Irons are available on request. All rooms have either an en suite shower or a private bathroom. The accommodation is family-friendly and several rooms can be used as double, twin room or family rooms, sleeping up to four people. Hot drinks, including filter coffees, teas and hot chocolate are available 24 hours and there is an on-site Italian restaurant. Ambleside Central is just around the corner from the town's main bus stop and limited secure parking is available at an additional cost.

Stags Head Hotel - This unique hotel offers a contemporary atmosphere in a traditional setting. Stags Head Hotel offers music and a late licence every night, allowing residents to enjoy our lively and friendly atmosphere free of charge. We offer free leisure facilities in conjunction with a nearby hotel.

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.

Keswick Lodge - In the heart of the Lake District, surrounded by the region's breathtaking scenery, this welcoming traditional pub offers tasty, home-cooked seasonal food, cask ales and cosy en suite accommodation. With stunning views of the surrounding hills, and numerous shops and inns on the doorstep, Keswick Lodge is located in the heart of the vibrant market town of Keswick, which is on the north lakeside of Derwentwater. This 18th-century former coaching inn has been refurbished in a modern style, but with the traditional original character carefully preserved. The lodge offers comfortable en suite accommodation and each room has an LCD flat-screen TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The well-stocked bar offers a selection of wines, spirits, lagers and real ales from Thwaites Brewery. The menu features freshly prepared dishes, made with local produce and seasonal ingredients from Cumbria and the surrounding region. The wholesome, fresh breakfasts gained a Highly Commended accolade in Britain's Best Pub Cooked Breakfast 2009.