The stone-built Victorian frontage of Lynwood Guest House on Broad Street, Windermere, with flower boxes in bloom Windermere village under heavy snowfall at night, with Christmas lights glowing along the street The view over Lake Windermere and the fells from Orrest Head

Est. 1865 · Broad Street, Windermere

A warm Victorian welcome
in the heart of Windermere

A friendly, family-run guest house a few short steps from the shops, restaurants and station, and walking distance from the best voted view in the UK (Orrest Head).

A warm welcome

Your home in the Lakes

Built in 1865, Lynwood is a traditional Victorian Lakeland guest house — stylish, comfortable and genuinely affordable. We sit on a quiet street, yet you're only a stone's throw from the shops, bars and restaurants of Windermere, and a few short minutes from the bus and train station.

Our elegant, tastefully furnished rooms have everything you need for a restful stay: en-suite shower rooms, television, tea & coffee, and free WiFi throughout. We're open through every season and welcome guests from all over the world.

We can't wait to welcome you — Garry, your host.

Rooms & rates

Rest easy in a comfortable, en-suite room

Each of our bedrooms is individually and tastefully furnished, smoke-free, and comes with an en-suite shower & WC, TV, hair dryer and tea & coffee. We have two doubles, a triple, and two flexible rooms that work as doubles, twins or for families.

A comfortable double room with elegant botanical wallpaper, crisp white linen and a tea & coffee tray

Double Room

A snug, restful double with a comfortable bed, crisp linen and a private en-suite shower room — perfect for couples exploring the Lakes.

  • En-suite
  • TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Tea & coffee
from £80 / night Book this room
A bright, tastefully furnished room that can be set up as a double, twin or family room

Family & Flexible Room

Bright and spacious, with a lovely bay window. Our flexible rooms can be set up as a double, a twin or for families — just let us know what you need.

  • Sleeps up to 3–4
  • En-suite
  • TV
  • Free WiFi
from £95 / night Book this room
A spacious triple room with a bay window and comfortable beds for up to three guests

Triple Room

A comfortable triple for friends or small families, with plenty of wardrobe space and the same warm, homely feel throughout.

  • Sleeps 3
  • En-suite
  • TV
  • Free WiFi
from £110 / night Book this room

All our rooms are room only. Rates vary by season, and a minimum three-night stay applies over bank holidays. Book direct and save — you'll always get our best rate with no booking fees.

Our guests say…

Loved by guests, year after year

9.2/10 Rated by our guests
across all platforms

"Stayed here for 2 nights and had a wonderful experience. A very friendly, welcoming owner, and very clean and cosy rooms."

Tripadvisor

"Room was comfortable and had everything we needed — a great sleep in that bed! The host was helpful and friendly throughout."

GoLakes

"Top guest house — nice size rooms, hot shower, comfy bed and plenty of wardrobe space. Very homely."

GoLakes

"Our stay at Lynwood was lovely and very comfortable. Our host was so pleasant — a real home from home. A very enjoyable stay."

Location

The Lake District on your doorstep

Lynwood sits at the quiet end of Broad Street, a short walk from the centre of Windermere village and close to all the shops, cafés and restaurants. The bus and train stations are just a few minutes away — the perfect base for exploring the Lakes.

The view over Lake Windermere and the fells from Orrest Head
Orrest Head · walking distance to the best voted view in the UK
Boats and the pier at Bowness-on-Windermere on a sunny day
Lake Windermere & Bowness · cruises, cafés and the lakeshore nearby
A Peter Rabbit soft toy in the bay window of Lynwood, surrounded by flowers
World of Beatrix Potter · just over a mile away — Peter Rabbit says hello!
Rolling green fells and distant mountains of the Lake District
The fells · endless walks and day trips across the National Park

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Ready when you are

Book direct with us for the best rate and a personal welcome — no booking fees, no middleman. Call, email, or send us a message and we'll get straight back to you.

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  • Check-out by 10:00am
  • No pets, sorry
  • Bank holidays · 3-night minimum
  • Payment · balance on arrival

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We usually reply the same day. Or call 015394 42550.

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