We have just returned from a 3 night stay at the Thoornbank Guest House in Windermere, on first impressions the Guest house is set down a side street to the main road, there was on street and off street parking.

On arrival - we were met by Jane who introduced herself, explain about breakfast, explain about the entrance and showed us to our room. We were also offered wine chilling. The welcome was very warm which put myself and hubby at ease instantly.

The room - we stayed in room 1 which is at the front. The room is very tastefully decorated in muted fawn and mulberry tones with matching bed linen. The en-suitre is small but realistically how much time do you spend together in the bathroom?? The room had tea/coffe making facilities, hair dryer, bible and flat screen TV. the room is spacious, spotlessly clean and warm. In the bathroom was fresh fluffy white towels with complimentary shampoo, showergel, shower cap and flannel.

Breakfast - is served between 8.30-9.00 which does seem strict but then again we are usually up and wanting brekkie for this time. Breakfast itself was lovely, I am dieting (as usual!!) so I asked for my brekkie to be grilled - not a problem as all items are grilled, nothing fired apart from fried egg! - there was a good selectioon of cereal, fruit and yogurt as well as juices. There was even a dieters option based on weightwatchers. The service was very quick, smooth and attentive as well as tasting fab. Coffee was in a cafitiere which I love.

The guest house is approx 10 mins walk into Bowness and 15 min walk into Winderemere (not walking fast!).

I would recommend this accomodation to anyone and will be using again - thank you for a lovely stay xxxxx

Perfect modern, comfy, spacious room. Perfect location - basically in the middle of Windermere and Bowness - ten minute walk to both. Perfect hosts - really lovely friendly happy people offering great advice and a fantastic breakfast. Perfect stay - would highly recommend.
Thank you Jane and Mark x

Excellent is all I can say. The room was clean and modern. The breakfast was substantial and more than enough to see you through to a late lunch. Mark and Jane were welcoming hosts and I would recommend this hotel to anyone.Situated almost halfway between Windermere and Bowness it was basically a 10 minute walk to either. There is a list of dining options for your evening meal available on a printed sheet to show you the local options available in and around the area, plus a breakdown of the meal costs in each individual place recommended on the print out. A very friendly couple and most welcoming.

Excellent non-smoking bed&breakfast-like accommodation. You'll find a very friendly, humorous and informal landlady and a landlord that makes the breakfast according to your wishes. Everything is very clean and convenient, showers work perfectly and in-room tea facilities are updated every day. In the breakfast room there is one separate table for each guest room.
The house is positioned just beween Windermere and Bowness, both in walking distance; you are provided with a town map and we got information leaflets with suggestions for walks and restaurants when we arrived there.