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About this property

In beautiful Lakeland surroundings overlooking an beautiful brook, Glencree is located between the villages of Bowness and Windermere. With free parking and free Wi-Fi, it serves hearty breakfasts cooked to order. Guests can swim in the property's off-site pool. Bright and warmly furnished, rooms at Glencree are individually designed and feature en suite bath or shower rooms with free toiletries and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV is featured in every room, along with tea and coffee-making facilities. Some rooms enjoy scenic woodland views. The shores of tranquil Lake Windermere are only a 10-minute walk away, while the village centers Bowness and Windermere are both 15 minutes away on foot. The area is surrounded by stunning fells to explore, and Dove Cottage, the home of William Wordsworth, is 15 minutes’ drive away. Breakfasts are all made from high quality local produce, with a selection of traditional full English breakfasts or vegetarian and continental options.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

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

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohammed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Beautiful location, walking distance from widermere town, superb host , delectable breakfast . Ian is a superb host and greets every guest with the same friendly and caring way, he also took the extra effort of dropping us to the train station....
  • Molly
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a great time staying at Glencree. It is a beautiful location and bnb with a great breakfast. Ian was so helpful and kind, and really made our stay special. My partner and I got engaged on the trip and he even got us a bottle of Prosecco to...
  • Liasides
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely breakfast with great choice and freshly cooked. Situated 10 minutes walk from Windermere and 20 minutes walk to Bowness.. great!... very comfortable bed and comfortable room
  • Jay
    United States United States
    Great location and clean rooms! Breakfast was great and loved the host!
  • Denis
    Canada Canada
    It was in walking distance to restaurants and the lake. The decor of the room, the common area and the breakfast area was nicely done and gave a very comfortable feel. Everything was very clean and well kept. The host, Ian, was very...
  • Nadia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Ian and the hotel and grounds, everything, the hotel is stunning and the rooms are very lavish but comfortable and the grounds are amazing with all the really well looked after plants and trees. Breakfast was so good and really pleased to see...
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole place was beautiful, very clean and comfortable Lovely breakfast and fab hosts.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay at Glencree, and Ian and the team were really kind. It was the perfect location, only a 15 minute walk down to Windermere lake and lots of pubs, restaurants, and shops. We were upgraded to the suite which was fab! Breakfast...
  • Leagueofstgeorge
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything, the guest house was subtly managed and run. Very good attention to detail.
  • Allan
    United States United States
    Located in a perfect location within walking distance of a number of eating establishments Breakfast and staff were extremely helpful. Had a room on the top floor with a vertical spiral staircase. Ask for this room. Provided parking which was...

Area info

Amenities of Glencree
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Indoor swimming pool

    Spa

    • Fitness
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Steam room
    • Spa facilities
    • Fitness center

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Glencree takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children over 3 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.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardSoloUnionPay credit cardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

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

    Please note that hot food and takeaway food is not permitted in the bedrooms at Glencree.

    The rooms can not accommodate additional guests to the listed occupancies of the rooms.

    Please note check in between 13:00 and 15:00 is only possible by prior arrangement.

    Please note that the pool is located nearby and is not on-site.

    Please inform Glencree 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.

    FAQs about Glencree