Holly-Wood Guest House – A Favorite for Families in Windermere
About the Hotel
Rooms & Accommodation
Holly-Wood Guest House has six rooms, accommodating up to eleven guests. Rooms can be configured as single, double, or twin. Each room has an en-suite bathroom with complimentary toiletries, a flat-screen TV, and fair-trade tea/coffee facilities. Some rooms feature views of School Knott or Windermere. The Deluxe King includes a full bathroom with shower, while the Superior Double has an arched window overlooking the hills.
Dining & Kitchen
The fully equipped kitchen has a large range cooker and an 11-seater rustic dining table with views of Windermere. Grocery stores are nearby for self-catering. Bowness-on-Windermere, a short walk away, offers cafes like The Coffee House and restaurants such as The Pig.
Leisure & Activities
Guests can explore Lake Windermere via boat cruises or visit Brockhole for tree-top adventures. The Lakes Aquarium houses piranhas, otters, and local pike. The World of Beatrix Potter features Peter Rabbit-themed gardens. Nearby Grizedale Forest has GoApe with rope courses. Steam train rides from Haverthwaite Station include a café and gift shop.
Location & Transport
The guest house is on a quiet road in Windermere, a 5-minute walk from the town center and 0.5 miles from Lake Windermere. Bowness Pier, with boat trips, is a short downhill walk. Three private parking spaces are available. The Windermere train station connects to Carlisle (85 km away) and other Lake District destinations.
Services & Amenities
The property includes superfast Wi-Fi, a wood burner, and a living area with a smart TV. Private parking is provided. Nearby, Windermere Jetty Museum and St. Mary's Church are within 0.5 km. Concierge services assist with guided tours, lake cruises, and activity bookings.
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Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Room features
- Sitting area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Carpeted floor