Rocklea Guest House

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

Property highlights

About this property

This traditional, Lakeland stone guest house is set in a tranquil location by Mill Beck river, 10 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere’s shores. Bright and cosily furnished, each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and free tea and coffee. Private bathrooms also offer free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hearty, full Cumbrian breakfasts are served in the light, wood-furnished dining room each day. An extensive breakfast menu is available, including scrambled eggs with paprika and porridge with muscavado sugar. Free private parking is available, and Windermere’s town centre and rail station are only a 10-minute walk away. Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, is 20 minutes’ drive away in the pretty village of Grasmere.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.8)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Norna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The breakfast options were delicious. The location was excellent, being a 5 minute walk into Windermere & a 20 minute walk to Bowness. There is a frequent bus service a short walk away. Rocklea is situated on a quiet road and our room overlooked...”
Judy
Australia Australia
“Really comfy guest house. Lovely hosts who gave us advice for walks and things to see. Great breakfast served. Beautiful area to explore.”
Darryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything it was a wonderful stay the room was spacious comfortable an clean the breakfast was delicious would highly recommend a stay here”
Krzysztof
Poland Poland
“Host personal touch and hiking recommendations were excellent addition to home made breakfast. Recently refurbished, so everything was brand new including excellent beds.”
Andrew
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful stay with Liz and Chris. It was like a home away from home! Fantastic breakfast every morning, stunning sounds of the river while you sleep and hosts who go the extra mile in a central and beautiful area. Couldn't have been better!”
William
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hosts, Chris and Liz, were so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Our room was spacious, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The hotel is off the main road and by a little stream. It was lovely...”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really friendly and welcoming hosts. Perfect location in Windermere and close by to everything!”
Anderson
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“There was nothing to dislike about the property, looking out the window to a small stream which didn't bother us through the night even though we had the window open, breakfast was delicious, perfectly cooked by Chris.”
Vishnoo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location, great friendly obliging owners and amazing breakfast too.”
Jackie
New Zealand New Zealand
“The property has a lovely garden with a steam next door so we could hear and see the stream from our room which was lovely. Breakfast was fantastic.”

Property surroundings

House rules

Rocklea Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 10:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardMaestroSoloCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Rocklea Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.