Ellerbrook House is a family-run guest house in a quiet leafy street just a few minutes' walk from shops, cafés and restaurants, and a 15-minute walk from Lake Windermere. Rooms at Ellerbrook are well-appointed and situated on 2 floors, with either en-suite or private facilities. All rooms are well equipped with free Wi-Fi, a 27-inch Smart TV and hospitality tray. A hearty Lakeland breakfast is served in the dining room between 08:00 and 09:00, with local bacon and Cumberland sausage on offer. A packed lunch can be provided with a day’s notice. Hiking, cycling and climbing can be enjoyed within the surrounding Lake District National Park, as well as fishing and cruises on Lake Windermere. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is just a 15-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
8.4
High score for Windermere
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  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The owners went above and beyond to make our stay as comfortable as possible
  • Danielle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fabulous host, very friendly and great recommendations for things to see/do. The whole place was exceptionally clean. Room was very comfortable and the breakfasts were delicious! Will definitely go back. Great location to walk into...
  • Stephy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location is absolutely fantastic - walking distance to the town and so many places around for meals/ shopping/ walking trails. The host was really helpful. Parking is on street but there were lots of spaces and we were able to park right...

Hosted by Rob and Becky

9.8
9.8
Host review score
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Rob and Becky
Ellerbrook House is a small guest house in Windermere. It is only a five minute walk to the restaurants and shops and 10 minute walk to the railway station. Previously it had been owned by Miss Brownlow, Who was a friend of Beatrix Potter She would have been 150 years old in 2016 ! .it is rumoured she visited her here on occasions. Our guest houses contain many of the original Victorian features & is situated close to Ellerbeck, the stream that can be seen/heard from the property.This stream gently winds its way down to lake Windermere (The largest lake in England). All our rooms have FREE WI-FI and 27" Smart TV's Customer care is paramount & I trust you will enjoy your stay with us in this beautiful part of the Lake District.
We are Rob and Becky - we own and run Ellerbrook House Bed and Breakfast. We are keen on Travelling, hiking, canoeing, sailing, cycling and wild camping. We also enjoy eating out in the local restaurants. We have 2 teenage children also. We have lived in Windermere for over 20 years so can happily share local knowledge with you.
Ellerbrook House is over 130 years old. A typical Victorian slate and stone built property. We are only a few minutes walk from Windermere centre where there are an array of cafes, shops and restaurants. We are only a 10 to 15 minute walk to Bowness where there is a cinema and more shops and restaurants. You can also catch a boat trip from the lake here.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Ellerbrook House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free WiFi 74 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Electric blankets
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Ellerbrook House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00 to 20:00

Check-out

From 07:30 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 room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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

Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Solo JCB Diners Club Cash is not accepted Ellerbrook House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

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

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Check-in outside of the stated hours is possible, subject to availability, and only by prior arrangement.

Please note that only children aged 12 years and older can be accommodated at the guest house.

Please inform Ellerbrook 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.

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

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

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

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Ellerbrook House

  • The prices at Ellerbrook House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Ellerbrook House is 400 yards from the centre of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Ellerbrook House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Ellerbrook House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at Ellerbrook House include:

    • Double
    • Triple