1 Park Road  

Perched on a small crest in the heart of Windermere village, this luxury boutique bed & breakfast sits minutes from Lake Windermere and Lyth Valley. You're close to Orrest Head, the Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories, and the Old Laundry Theatre — all inside the national park district.

A refurbished former gentleman's residence (1883) with striking stonework and an award-winning garden to meander through. Six spacious ensuite rooms — three king-sized — feature flat-screen TVs, device-charging alarm clocks, bathrobes and luxury toiletries. Some rooms offer DVD players; all have private showers and daily housekeeping.

Stop by the on-site bar or relax in the restaurant. Complimentary continental breakfast is served daily (8:30–9:30). Complimentary wireless internet, free self-parking, hiking and biking trails nearby, ironing service and a garden with hilltop views round out the stay.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected, and in-room device-charging clock radios help power your day.

On-site restaurant serves local cuisine and there's a bar for relaxed evenings. Breakfast is a complimentary continental spread with proper ground coffee, tea pots and fresh milk; rooms include coffee and tea facilities.