St John's Lodge is an award-winning guest house located between Windermere village and the Lake at Bowness Bay. Windermere village center, Bowness, the Lake, restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance of the property. St John's Lodge offers an extensive range of cooked breakfasts including traditional English, gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, vegan and fresh fish dishes. There is free access to an off-site health club, located 2 miles from St John's Lodge. This provides free access to a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and fitness classes for all guests during their stay, including on check out day. There is a small car park on-site and further parking close-by. The hosts offer advice for local walks, events and restaurants. There is a small garden with a mix of plants and garden furniture. There is also free hire of local guides, maps, board games and umbrellas.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property Highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Windermere
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Annie
    Australia Australia
    The breakfast was excellent lots of gluten free options. Rich the host was very friendly and knowledgeable about the Lake District . He always had time for you to chat about the best restaurants etc .Very enjoyable stay definitely stay again....
  • Vanessa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved the breakfast menu so much choice, even catered for my daughter's unconventional needs. Great location and hosts.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect. The owners were very nice and provided you with everything you needed. The hotel was spotless and the room was beautiful. Couldn't ask for anything better. Will definitely return.

Hosted by Rich Downes

9.9
9.9
Host Review Score
Host Review Score

Rich Downes
We work hard to make our guests feel welcome at St John's Lodge with a warm welcome, advice about the area, a peaceful night and a great breakfast! St John's Lodge has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015 plus the Visit England 4 Stars, Silver Award for its rooms and customer service and The Breakfast Award. We've worked to improve our cleaning procedures and will be happy to host you at our thoroughly clean guest house :-)
I was brought up in Windermere and am delighted (and happy!) to be helping others to enjoy their stay!! We provide an awesome breakfast and can answer your questions so that you make the most of your stay in this beautiful part of the world.
We have excellent access to fabulous lakes, mountains and rivers. We are also surrounded by very good options for restaurants, cafés and country inns in the villages of Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere - only a 6 minute walk away. We have a bus stop hub 50 metres from us for easy, frequent access to Lakeland beauty spots like Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Keswick, Coniston and Hawkshead. St John's Lodge is perfectly placed, away from the busy village hubs but with an easy, short walk. :-)
Languages spoken: English,French,Polish

Area info

Amenities of St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular amenities
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Off-site
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Private check-in/out
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Books, DVDs or music for children
    • Board games/puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Hypoallergenic
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Wake-up service
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Soundproof rooms
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
    Indoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    Spa
    • Locker rooms
    • Personal trainer
    • Fitness classes
    • Yoga classes
    • Fitness
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
    • Solarium
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • French
    • Polish

    House rules

    St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM

    Check-out

    From 12:00 AM to 11:30 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 6 are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction

    No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 6 and up are allowed)

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Debit card St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note private parking is limited. Additional public parking can be found beside the property.

    All guests have free access to the off-site Choices Health Club, a 7-minute drive from St John's Lodge. There is a swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, fitness classes and beauty treatments and massages available.

    Driving Instructions:

    - Leave the M6 at junction 36. St John's Lodge is 17 miles from the M6.

    - Travel along the A590 by-passing Kendal and then at a large roundabout take the second exit, signposted

    - A591 for Windermere

    -Turn off the A591 at Windermere (The Windermere Hotel is in front of you and the entrance to Windermere train station is on your left)

    - Continue down through Windermere village on the one-way system to Lake Road – the main road to Bowness

    - You will pass a Lakeland slate monument known as Baddeley Clock on your left, then Morgan’s Dentist and then St John’s Lodge is only a few more doors down on your left.

    Please inform St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    FAQs about St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club

    • The prices at St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Room options at St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club include:

      • Double

    • St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Fitness center
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Fishing
      • Canoeing
      • Windsurfing
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)
      • Solarium
      • Foot massage
      • Personal trainer
      • Steam room
      • Locker rooms
      • Fitness
      • Aerobics
      • Horseback riding
      • Walking tours
      • Hand massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Back massage
      • Bike tours
      • Fitness classes
      • Spa facilities
      • Head massage
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Yoga classes
      • Neck massage
      • Full-body massage

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club on this page.

    • Guests staying at St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Gluten-free
      • American
      • Buffet
      • À la carte

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club is 2,600 feet from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at St John's Lodge incl off-site leisure club is from 10:30 AM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.