Cambridge House is a Visit Britain 4 star rated Guest House (not a hotel), situated in the centre of Windermere the heart of the English Lake District, a small, friendly family owned guest house built in the traditional Lakeland style. Enjoying a village centre location offers ideal accommodation for your Lake District holiday. We are only a minutes walk from the numerous shops, restaurants and pubs of Windermere, a mere 5 minute walk from the railway and coach station and a pleasant 15/20 minute walk to beautiful Lake Windermere. After taking the Windermere Ferry it's a short walk to Sawrey where Beatrix Potter's characters sprang to life, or Hill Top, another of her homes. The fabulous Orrest Head & School Knott fells are within a 5 minute walk with views and walks that even the hiking novice can enjoy. We take pride in our warm, friendly atmosphere & home-cooked breakfasts, whether a Full English or Vegetarian breakfast or something from our lighter alternatives, our aim is to give our guests that 'home from home' feel. All rooms are en suite, feature flat screen satellite TV, DVD, CD player & complementary use of CD & DVD library - we have a high standard of rooms offering home from home comfort, (please note we are a 4 star guest house not a 4 star hotel),We are pleased to offer our guests staying two nights or more use of the leisure facilities at The manor Hotel in Bowness about a mile from the guest house, includes a swimming pool and sauna. We offer advice on walks in the area, free use of maps, books and magazines all aimed to ensure you stay is as good as it can be. We do not have a car park, there is on road free/safe parking and a pay & display 2 minutes away that is free over night. Gay couples are welcome, we do not accept stag or hen parties | Guest ReviewsOverall rating: 4.6 out of 5 Debbie was very welcoming and went out of her way to help us with booking a hire car and finding a local minibus tour on a Sunday. She really helped make our 4 day stay in the Lake District a success. Amanda / Nov 11 Read more reviews | |