Tucked away in a national park, Dene House offers an upscale retreat with full breakfast, a serene garden, and picturesque views from the terrace. Connect to in-room WiFi and unwind knowing that luggage storage is available for your convenience.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Non-smoking
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Television
Garden
Terrace
Daily housekeeping
Premium bedding
Why we love this property
Breakfast bonanza
This B&B offers a complimentary full breakfast. Guests can start their day with a hearty morning meal included in their stay.
Luxurious sleep sanctuary
Premium bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets adorn each guestroom of this bed and breakfast. The rooms feature curated, individual decor for a unique stay.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 90 min drive
Windermere Station - 4 min drive
Burneside Station - 12 min drive
Staveley Station - 14 min drive
Restaurants
‪Lake View Garden - ‬6 min walk
‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬6 min walk
‪The Albert - ‬6 min walk
‪Trattoria - ‬7 min walk
‪Hole in t' Wall - ‬6 min walk
About this property
Dene House
Dene House offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and full breakfast daily between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
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Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum guest age is 18
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–9:30 AM
What to do
Discount at nearby fitness center
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Garden
Terrace
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Dene House
Dene House B&B
Dene House B&B Windermere
Dene House Windermere
Dene House Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
Dene House Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
Dene House Bowness-On-Windermere
Dene House Windermere
Dene House Bed & breakfast
Dene House Bed & breakfast Windermere
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Dene House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Dene House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Dene House?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Dene House and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing and hiking. Dene House also has a garden.
What's the area around Dene House like?
Dene House is a short 6-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter.
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Reviews
Dene House Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, delicious, and cooked to order with a variety of options. (12 reviews)
On-site parking was a convenient and stress-free bonus for guests. (4 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 29, 2026
Fantastic location which is close to centre of Bowness.
Delicious breakfasts and a lovely b and b.
les
les, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2026
Room and breakfast were lovely. Staff very friendly. Ideal location, able to park the car and walk into centre.
Lorraine
Lorraine, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
A wonderful two night stay at Dene House! A warm welcome on arrival. Our room was lovely, spacious, clean and with all the amenities we needed for our stay. The breakfast was delicious, cooked to order with cereal and fruit options available too. The location Of the hotel is perfect for quick and easy access to the nearby shops, restaurants and bars as well as the lake itself. Close enough for a short walk but far enough from the main road to enjoy a quiet nights sleep! Couldn’t have asked for any more! We will return!
Katy
Katy, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 31, 2025
Excellent stay, good location, fabulous breakfast, and super clean. Only negative was the pressure in the shower, but it wouldn't stop us from stopping again.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
30th anniversary break
Great guest house with friendly staff and good service. Lovely breakfast and great location
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Amazing place...
We had an amazing stay. It was our 28th wedding anniversary. It was very clean and very comfortable. My wife is gluten free and they catered for her which was very good. I would definitely recommend staying here and will definitely be back. Thank you 😊
James
James, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Jul 18, 2025
Great B and B
A big misunderstanding on our check in was dealt with very well once the owners realised the issue. It was a big issue, but, as I say dealt with exremely competently. A lovely b and b and very fresh tasty breakfasts are served by friendly owners/staff.
les
les, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Beautiful guesthouse in ideal location
Lovely guesthouse with private parking situated just 5 minutes from Bowness centre and lake ferry point etc.
Spotlessly clean with very comfortable super king bed (superior room). Nicely furnished. Added bonus was a good sized fridge and large fan which we needed as there was a heatwave.
Breakfast was delicious. The hosts were very friendly and accommodating and allowed us to park up prior to check-in in as we arrived a little early. Will definitely be returning!!
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2022
Will stay again
Perfect stay in Bowness , excellent location , lovely BNB great breakfast , very clean and comfortable , we’d stay again
Jill
Jill, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2022
Very welcoming staff. Comfortable, well appointed and ideally situated with easy walking to town amenities and attractions.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 26, 2022
Perfect
Fabulous small hotel in great location, very comfortable, lovely staff and excellent breakfast
Alasdair
Alasdair, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 24, 2022
FAB
Fab location,stayed 2 nights ,breakfast lovely and red hot too,friendly staff and spotlessly clean in all areas
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 9, 2022
Easy check in. Friendly staff. Clean and comfortable room. Nice location to walk into the centre and added bonus of on site parking so less stress for trip. Breakfast was good quality.
Emma
Emma, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2022
One night away
Excellent B and B. Perfect hosts. Lovely big room and massive bed. Setting is so nice, green and lush. Only two minutes into Bowness. Great parking. Very clean
Breakfast excellent.
Will book next time we are in Lakes
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 13, 2022
Lovely gem
Friendly hosts with efficient service
Lovely fresh breakfast - working distance from amenities + parking on site etc
Only negative for is was the room bed etc was not made up daily ( we were in here six nights in total ) and other places we have stayed do this.
We did however get fresh sheets and towels part way through our stay Which was appreciated - thank you an overall excellent stay
Angela
Angela, 5-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Sep 15, 2025
Didn’t like it when we first got there after travelling a couple of hours and needed the toilet only to find I had to go to the public toilets in town as the room wasn’t ready, and they had no toilets for me to use, I felt I could have used my room even though it wasn’t cleaned then gone to town and wait for the room to be ready
Michael
Michael, 4-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2022
Loved are stay lovely clean b and b will stay again thank you
Stephen
Stephen, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Jun 16, 2022
Perfect stay
It was cold the day on arrival. The heating was not on at that time but did come on later in the evening. Was very pleased with the room, it was spacious, light and very clean, as was the bathroom. Parking at the front of the building but off the main road. Food was great but service not very attentive. The first night was bit of a nightmare. There was a medical incident, as my room was right by the front door there was a fair bit of noise. Saying that it was a rarity and was not at all usual. Second night was perfect. Owner even approached me to apologise for the rare incident. Perfect stay. Would love to come again.
Karen
Karen, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2022
Very Pleasant Stay
Definite recommend Dene House the room was clean tidy bed comfortable with all facilities needed.The breakfast was excellent with plenty to choise from.Finally the host were very pleasant and helpful.Also location was ideal for walking into town.Thank you for a lovely stay.
Trevor
Trevor, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 10, 2022
Great place
Great place. Excellent hosts. Amazing breakfast. Easy walkable in centre. Very clean. Would stay there again xx
Sharon
Sharon, 3-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2022
Dene House Bowness
Very comfortable, and friendly staff/owners, we would stay again
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 14, 2022
We stayed here for two nights, could not fault it! Lovely breakfast, the room was very spacious and spotlessly clean. Hotel owner was a lovely gentleman and very approachable, would definitely book to go again
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2022
Great place to stay, cosy and comfortable with a lovely cooked breakfast , the owner and her staff were fantastic, location was brilliant for the town centre and lake! Would highly recommend!!
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Feb 5, 2022
Very clean tidy and very central, definitely go back.
Lynn
Lynn, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 19, 2021
Comfy stay
Lovely comfy place. Friendly welcome on arrival and throughout the stay. Short walk from Bowness. A bit of a longer stroll to Windermere ( about 35 minutes away) Lots of eating and snacking places nearby. A good breakfast at the hotel sets you up for the day.