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Storrs Gate House is a charming and welcoming bed and breakfast situated in Bowness-on-Windermere in the picturesque Lake District. Housed in an early 19th-century residence, it exudes a quaint, rustic charm, providing a cosy and tranquil retreat for guests. The B&B is family-run, ensuring that guests are treated to a warm, personal experience, with an emphasis on comfort and relaxation.
The guest rooms at Storrs Gate House are individually decorated with thoughtful touches, ensuring a unique stay. Each room is equipped with en-suite facilities, a television, and tea and coffee making equipment. Many also offer scenic views over the adjacent fields and woodland. A notable highlight of staying at Storrs Gate House is the lovingly prepared, hearty Cumbrian breakfast, made with locally sourced ingredients, and served in the elegant dining room.
Located on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere, Storrs Gate House is within easy reach of a range of local attractions and landmarks. The Lake District National Park offers numerous outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and boating. Nearby attractions include the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, and Hill Top, the former home of Beatrix Potter. Storrs Gate House, with its combination of homely comforts and an ideal location, makes for a perfect base to explore the scenic beauty of the Lake District.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 175 feet / 53.4 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 0.4 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Wedding Venue / Facilities
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Garden
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Special Diet Options
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Children Welcome
Open All Year
Wedding Venue / Facilities
Free Wifi Internet
Disabled Facilities
Garden
Outside Seating
24-Hour Front Desk
Luggage Storage
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
20.8 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
41.0 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 36 Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
11.6 miles M6 Junction 37
Kendal, Sedbergh
12.2 miles M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
14.4 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
2.0 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
4.5 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near Storrs Gate House Bed and breakfast Windermere
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Windermere Lake Cruises -
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby. 9 minutes walk
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby.
Lake tours stopping at several ferry landing points on the lake, a great way to combine a lake cruise with part of a longer walk to areas you may not normally see
0.6m / 1km -
Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby. 15 minutes walk
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores
1m / 1.6km -
Blackwell Arts and Craft House -
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby. 11 minutes walk
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby.
A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop
0.7m / 1.1km -
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby.
A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and café
1.2m / 1.9km -
Claife Viewing Station -
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby. 12 minutes walk
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby.
Located on the west side of lake Windermere follow a wooded path uphill to a semi ruined building, positioned atop a rocky outcrop for fine views over Lake Windermere
0.8m / 1.3km -
Windermere Golf Club -
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby. 18 minutes walk
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby.
An 18 hole course in the heart of the beautiful Lake district with practice area, bar and restaurant - visitors welcome
1.2m / 1.9km -
The World Of Beatrix Potter -
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby. 12 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby.
A tourist attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere with re-creations of of your favorite characters, via a self guided walk through the attraction, with a shops and tea rooms
0.8m / 1.3km -
Hill Top House - Beatrix Potter -
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby. 28 minutes walk
LA22 0LF
SD 37040 95648
= amount.kidney.dolly Hotels nearby.
The home of Beatrix Potter's before it was left to the National Trust. This wonderfully preserved 17th-century farmhouse was the inspiration to many of the children's books from this well known writers
1.9m / 3.1km -
The Old Laundry Theatre -
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby. 12 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby.
A small intimate theatre with top class acts including theatre, musicals, comedy , film screening and more - see the events calendar for more
0.8m / 1.3km -
Orrest Head -
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
2.4m / 3.9km - 36 minutes walk
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
A fell north of Windermere, notable for being the first fell Alfred Wainwright climbed. The summit gives good panoramic views of a number of fells some distance away. The walk to the summit is not that far from Windermere
Elevation = 238 Meters / 780.8 Feet2.4m / 3.9km -
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Bed and breakfast?
The Windermere Beach is 0.4 miles from this Bed and breakfast. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions