Nestled in a national park, Oakfold House offers a serene escape with cooked-to-order breakfast and beautiful garden views. Relax with luggage storage and tour assistance at your fingertips, while staying connected with in-room WiFi.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Bowness Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 131 min drive
Burneside Station - 11 min drive
Staveley Station - 11 min drive
Windermere Station - 23 min walk
Restaurants
The Albert - 8 min walk
Beresfords Restaurant - 1 min walk
Hole in t' Wall - 9 min walk
Urban Food House - 4 min walk
Bowness Tap Rooms - 9 min walk
About this property
Oakfold House
Oakfold House offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere. Guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and water skiing, and free perks include WiFi, self parking, and cooked-to-order breakfast daily between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM.
At a glance
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Hotel size
8 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
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Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (5 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information
Smoke-free property
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–9:00 AM
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Water skiing nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 1899
Garden
Communal living room
Victorian architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Desk chair
Electrical adapters/chargers
More
Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Local maps
Fees & policies
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
Oakfold
Oakfold House
Oakfold House Windermere
Oakfold Windermere
Oakfold House Bowness-On-Windermere, England - Lake District
Oakfold House Hotel Bowness-On-Windermere
Oakfold House B&B Windermere
Oakfold House B&B
Oakfold House Bowness-On-Windermere England - Lake District
Oakfold House Windermere
Oakfold House Bed & breakfast
Oakfold House Bed & breakfast Windermere
Frequently asked questions
Does Oakfold House offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Oakfold House does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Oakfold House?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Oakfold House?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Oakfold House?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.
What is there to do at Oakfold House and nearby?
Have fun with activities like cycling, hiking, and horseback riding, and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Oakfold House also has a garden.
What's the area around Oakfold House like?
Oakfold House is a short 11-minute walk from Lake Windermere and 6 minutes' walk from World of Beatrix Potter.
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Reviews
Oakfold House Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.4
Staff & service
9.8
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and a highlight of the stay with many guests praising the variety of options. (18 reviews)
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Popular mentions
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Accomodation Type
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Food
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Nice friendly staff, good facilities and clean
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 27, 2025
My daughter & I had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the ease & convenience of the hotel. The owners were very helpful & warm & friendly
Elissa
Elissa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Perfect Windermere Stay
Great place to stay! We had a lovely break and stayed here for New Years, the location is amazing (10 min walk to the main Bowness area) and the service by the team was exceptional. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to the lakes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 21, 2024
Lovely stay in a great location for 1 night away with friends.
Very nice and accomodating owners, excellent breakfast ,well situated. I recommend this establishment to all travelers.
sonia
sonia, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 12, 2024
Great hosts, wonderful breakfast, comfy bed, lovely rooms, close to all amenities. Highly recommended!
Diane
Diane, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2024
Such a lovely place to stay. The stay were so friendly and accommodating! Would recommend.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 12, 2025
Oakfold house is convenient located in Bowness on Windermere, a mere 2-min walk to bus-stops going towards the pier or to Grasmere. We had also walked 15 mins to the pier and 15 mins to Windermere town centre.Its proprietors, Chris & Robin are attentive and hospitable hosts who ensure we have a pleasant and memorable stay in Windermere, giving us advice to make our way around. They also ensure we start the day with a hearty breakfast of our own choice. Their guest lounge is a Iovely place to relax after a day out.
Fong Oi
Fong Oi, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2025
Good!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 28, 2023
Recommended
Very good experience. Ideal location as all shops and lake is near by. Very nice breakfast served.
Verified traveler
5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 1, 2024
Chris and Robyn have a lovely inn. They are both engaging and friendly and full of advice about the Lake District. Breakfast was delicious.
Rod
Rod, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 22, 2023
Great family hotel!
It was an awesome experience! The lovely couple-run hotel gave us an amazing stay in every aspect. The homemade warm breakfast surpassed our expectations!
Athanasios
Athanasios, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2025
Very kind and efficient dealing with a bottle spillage on soft furnishings
Melanie
Melanie, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 5, 2024
Wonderful place! The car parking is free, the room is clean and comfort, and the breakfast is really good. Only 10 minutes walk to the lake and 20 minutes walk to Windermere town center. I definitely want to be there again.
Kai-Wen
Kai-Wen, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 1, 2024
Hosts very friendly, accessible & informative. Room well kept, comfy beds and clean. Breakfast plentiful, lovely choice. Thank you
Nikki
Nikki, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 21, 2024
Couldn’t fault anything . Clean . Good good,
Great hosts . would return again
Amanda
Amanda, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 9, 2024
Cozy and warm place to stay. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is great too. It takes twenty minutes to get to the railway station. Highly recommend.
Jun
Jun, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 26, 2023
Room very good, everything you needed, Breakfast excellent, Clare excellent, friendly, welcoming, serving excellent, would definitely highly recommend. 5***** plus.
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
11 out of 10
11 out of 10 stars. We’ve stayed in 100s of hotels and Oakfold House has been one of the very best. Delicious breakfast, very friendly and helpful hosts and just the perfect location very close to the lake and the heart of Bowness.
Thank you so much, Robyn and Chris, for making our stay in Windermere a dream coming true ❤️
Merete
Merete, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 17, 2024
We loved everything about Oakfold House. The quiet yet close to everything location, the beautiful room and view from our room, delicious breakfast. Easy access to buses to explore the many towns around the lake, as we did not have a car. Chris and Robyn were extremely helpful and lovely to chat to - cannot recommend highly enough.
Janet
Janet, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 7, 2023
Perfect place to stay
Hostess Clare was very attentive, breakfast always perfect and better than expected.
Really nice room and the owners very friendly.
Will definitely return 👍
Philip
Philip, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 18, 2024
Great stay for 2 nights. Check in was easy. Though the room for 3 persons was a little tight, it was cosy with adequate walking space. Just be mindful that opening of big luggage could be a challenge in the limited area. Breakfast options were great and hosts were most friendly. Certainly a recommended accommodation in Windermere. Within walking distance to restaurants, shops and shopping. Love it!