we have just stayed at southview guest house for my birthday we stayed four nights and the room was great very clean great big comfy bed and nice bathroom ,nothing to much trouble for the owners we felt very at home. we had booked a bigger room than the normal double and it was very good. The breakfasts are really... More

My husband and I visited the lakes last week and were extremely impressed with the South View guest house. Check in was very easy, there was the usual selection of teas and coffees in the room and we were invited to try the complimentary selection of alternative fruit teas etc from the dining room. After the guided tour of the... More

Having been on 3 mountain walking trips in Northern Spain some years ago, organised by Southview's proprieters, Kate and Barry, I was very keen to stay in their guesthouse. I spent a very pleasant 2 nights at Southview. The room was the most spacious I have experienced for a long time, with modern, comfortable furniture and a beautifully-fitted en-suite. Lovely... More

We stayed at the Southview guest house for my boyfriends brithday and it was excellent we couldn't have asked for a better stay. The room was lovely, very clean and well presented- with carrot cake to welcome us! Kate and Barry were so welcoming and breakfast was great. We will definalty be back! More

Superb quality guest house. Kate and Barry very helpful hosts. Stayed in room 9 (with spa bath) which was beautifully decorated and all very clean. Breakfast was very good quality with the normal cereals etc, yoghurts and fresh fuit salad followed by full english breakfast. Swimming Pool was bigger than expected and very welcome after a days walk on the... More

A lovely warm welcome is guaranteed. Lovely rooms and delicious breakfast! Greeted with freshly baked cake : ) More

We stayed for the Easter break and received a warm welcome from Barry and Kate. We even received a nice slice of carrot cake which was most unexpected but welcomed after such a long journey. The guesthouse has a lovely relaxing atmosphere. We stayed in room 11 which was very clean and modern room and had a spa bath. We... More

My parents booked Southview for a 2 night stay as our Christmas present so we didn't really know what to expect. We were greeted by Kate on arrival who was very welcoming & friendly! She even brought us a couple of slices of carrot cake to our room after checking in! There were lots of little touches like that which... More

Excellent location round the corner from the train station southview was a perfect base for our 4 night stay in Windermere. The room we stayed in was clean and tidy and offered more space than we thought, the en-suite although small was perfectly formed and the shower was great. The breakfast offered was a combo of cold breakfast and traditional... More