Name: Storrs Gate House
Address: Longtail Hill, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JD, United Kingdom, Longtail Hill, Cumbria, LA23 3JD, UK
Rating: 9.6

Storrs Gate House

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Property highlights

Breakfast

Exceptional breakfast

Parking

Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking, Accessible

Views

Balcony, View, Garden view, Terrace

Free WiFi

Internet services

Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle, Refrigerator

Accessibility

Entire unit located on ground floor

About this property

This award-winning family-run B&B is set opposite Lake Windermere in a 19th-century property which was the former gatehouse to Storrs Hall. The restored Storrs Gate House offers sumptuous bedrooms with free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts, and free, ample parking. Local and home-made produce are a feature of our traditional and varied English Breakfast menu. Free-range eggs from Bannerigg Farm in Windermere, hand-made large Cumberland sausage and AA grade bacon are supplied by the award winning local butchers Plumgarths. Our lovely Vegetarian, Vegan and gluten free options are also catered for with pleasure. Enjoy our home-made produce which include jam, marmalade, yoghurt and home-baked fruit muffins. The bedrooms are decorated with rich fabrics and colours. All rooms have a minibar and a hairdryer, and bathrooms feature power showers and The White Company toiletries. Storrs Gate is less than a mile from Bowness-on-Windermere, with a stunning lake close by. There is a lot to do in the Lake District, including fishing, walking and cycling. Far Sawrey - Bowness on Windermere ferry Nab is a 5-minutes walk away, where guests can explore the western side of Windermere and Wray Castle is 3-miles away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Luxury Double Room with Four Poster Bed 1 large double bed
King Double Room 1 large double bed
Large Double or Twin Room 1 extra-large double bed or 1 single bed
Jacobean Suite with Four Poster Bed 1 large double bed
Victorian Suite with Four Poster Bed 1 large double bed
Queen Anne Suite with Four Poster Bed 1 large double bed
Standard King Room 1 large double bed
Deluxe Double or Twin Room 2 large double beds

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Qiuyan

United Kingdom

“breakfast is excellent, the yogurt start is the best. The room is good size with good garden view. The bed is soft and super confortable. The bathroom is clean and shower is stable and water is worm. The location id perfect with car park...”

Gary

United Kingdom

“A lovely place. Far enough from the centre of Bowness to be quiet and relaxing but close enough to walk into the centre without the worry of finding car parking. The TV was a SMART tv and good fast internet. Lovely hospitality and a good breakfast...”

Ella

United Kingdom

“Me and my partner stayed here in August, and it turned out to be one of our favourite places to stay. The room was in perfect condition and the toileteries that came with it were amazing. Susan and Glen were the loveliest hosts. They provided a...”

Jing

China

“Owner is very friendly and the breakfast is great taste , better than many star hotels. Suzan recommended a nice visiting route to Windmere.”

William

United Kingdom

“The rooms were 1st class loads to choose from for breakfast great location and the hosts were lovely too”

Elodie

France

“The hosts are really nice and breakfast really good.”

Kevin

United Kingdom

“Stunning rooms, beautifully decorated and a stunning location. Very good breakfast.”

Neil

United Kingdom

“A lovely traditional B&B with great facilities, in a lovely location. We were made to feel very welcome.”

David

United Kingdom

“Susan and Glen were fabulous hosts. Cannot fault anything. Lovely room with a super comfy bed. Great breakfast.”

Shaun

United Kingdom

“We stayed in the Jacobean Suite, it was spacious and comfortable, with lovely furnishings. Breakfast was excellent, with a great variety of choice. Susann and Glenn were so friendly and made us feel so very welcome. An easy flat walk into...”

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Storrs Gate House, (residents free parking)

Company review score: 9.8Based on 211 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Property information

Storrs Gate House is a delightful 19-century detached house close to Lake Windermere. ( free on-site residents parking ) It was originally the northern gatehouse to Storrs Hall, being the manor house. Susann & Glenn have run Storrs Gate House since 1st March, 2019 , and have steadily upgraded and sympathetically extended the business to achieve the accolade of Bed & Breakfast of the Year in the Cumbria Tourism Awards. Friendly, family run and with a relaxed atmosphere, we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful home

Neighbourhood information

Lake District World Heritage Status awarded in 2017. Storrs Gate House is located opposite Windermere Marina village. We are minutes away from Lake Windermere and the Windermere car ferry. Also a 15 minute walk along the Lake gets you to Bowness-on-Windermere, a honeypot village and a wealth of restaurants, café culture, shops, bars and Lake cruises, Tours of the Lake District can be arranged during your stay by bus, taxi, boat or your own car. or maybe you would just like to find beautiful walks around the many lovely walking routes.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Storrs Gate House

Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:30 to 20:30

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:30

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 older than 13 years are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the hotel does not accept American Express cards.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.