Beech House - In a quiet location, only a few minutes' walk from Windermere's town centre, this small, charming guest house is traditionally built from authentic local stone. In the heart of the English Lake District, Beech House offers bed and breakfast accommodation in a good location, within easy reach of all of Windermere's shops, cafes and restaurants. Windermere Railway Station is less than 750 metres away and the guest house also has easy access to the town's bus services. All of the rooms have en suite shower rooms and gas central heating. Every room has a TV, a hairdryer, tea/coffee making facilities and an alarm clock radio. A full English breakfast is available every day, along with vegetarian, continental and lighter options. From the moment you arrive, you will be made very welcome by your hosts, Lewis and Maureen McConnachie, who pride themselves on offering a warm, friendly welcome and a relaxed atmosphere.

Churchill Inn - Located in the centre of Ambleside, with private parking and all the amenities literally on your doorstep. Within the hotel there are two bars: the larger Popular bar and the more tranquil Monty's bar with an open fire etc. A traditional bar menu is served in the the main bar with a 10% discount for residents.

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.

The Log House - In the heart of the English Lake District, this historic Norwegian log cabin is now a restaurant and bar with 3 comfortable en suite rooms, all with LCD flat-screen TVs, DVD players and free Wi-Fi. The stylish and contemporary restaurant offers a relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy superb food, made with delicious, fresh seasonal produce from the region. There are 3 double rooms above the restaurant. Two still have the original log beams and the third has stunning views over the fells. Each has an en suite shower room, hairdryer, tea/coffee, and luxurious bathroom products from the White Company. In the town of Ambleside, at the head of Windermere, the Log House was originally brought to the Lake District by local artist Alfred Heaton Cooper nearly 100 years ago. Cooper used the cabin as a home and studio, but today it is a 4-star restaurant with rooms.

Newstead - This grand Victorian villa is now an outstanding 5-star guest house offering rich, elegant en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi and free parking, only 10 minutes' walk from Windermere. Surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Lake District, Newstead is just a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Built in 1897 with traditional, local Lakeland stone, the house still boasts many beautiful original Victorian features including its splendid hall and staircase, marble fireplaces and mahogany woodwork. Bland, soulless, contemporary design has been avoided in the decoration of the house, in favour of the elegant styles of the Arts and Crafts, Art Deco and Art Nouveau movements, recalling the splendour of Victorian times. There are 9 rooms, all individually decorated, with their own unique charm. All of the rooms have en suite showers, TVs and tea/coffee making facilities. Guests also enjoy free use of a private leisure club with a swimming pool, which is just a few minutes' drive away.

Corner Beech House - An AA 4-star Bed and Breakfast, Corner Beech House is an elegant Edwardian building with striking sea views; perfect for exploring the Lake District. All of the comfortable en suite rooms have a widescreen TV and some of the rooms have stunning sea views of Morecambe Bay. There is a DVD library for guests and all rooms have comfortable sofas. The centre of Grange-over-Sands is a 5-minute walk away, with its many shops, pubs and restaurants. Golf courses are also close by. The Corner Beech House is just a short drive from Windermere, Kendal and Coniston in The Lake District.

Crompton House - Crompton House is a warm and friendly Victorian guest house located midway between the busy villages of Windermere and Bowness. The guest house is a clean, comfortable and reasonably priced bed and breakfast, with an excellent location in the English Lake District National Park, Windermere. The 7 guest rooms are non-smoking and each has an en suite bathroom. There is one four-poster room, one family room and 5 double rooms. A grilled full English breakfast is served in the dining room, as is a good choice of cereals, fruit and juice from the buffet table. Within easy walking distance there is a host of restaurants catering for all tastes and prices. There is also a cinema, nightclubs, pubs and shops. You can catch a steamer from the pier at Bowness for a memorable trip on the lake. This is a 3-star rated guest house.

1 Park Road - 1 Park Road is a tranquil, modern and luxury guest house. It is located a 2-minute walk from Windermere town centre and a 10-minute walk from Bowness and the train station. Luxury rooms are spacious and contemporary in design with Moroccan drapes, modern soft-furnishings, views of the distant hills, sofas and king-size beds. Rooms have CD and DVD players, fresh coffee and iPod docking stations. French, Italian and Welsh are spoken at 1 Park Road. 4 star silver guest house accomodation (Visit Britain)

Newstead House BandB - On the south-west edge of the Lake District, this small and beautiful B&B has 2 lovely rooms with excellent views. Stunning coastal scenery and peaceful Silecroft Beach are nearby. There many activities in the local area, including golf, watersports, horse riding and Muncaster Castle. Guests can share a lounge which has a TV, DVD player, Wii, games, books and a log fire on winter evenings. At Newstead House you can enjoy a breakfast with homemade jams; afternoon tea; and evening meals featuring fresh local produce.

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.