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The Howbeck

5.0 of 5
New Road, Windermere LA23 2LA, England
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The Howbeck
Ranked #34 of 113 Windermere B&B and Inns
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Kent
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013 NEW

This was our first visit to the Howbeck and we booked (and stayed!) for four nights. The position was excellent for us as we travelled by train and it was a short walk from the station. We found the room comfortable, very clean and warm and the bathroom very nice. The service was EXCELLENT and all the staff were genuinely... More

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WEST SUSSEX
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

The B&B is clean, modern and well appointed. BUT in our room we had to go around with the curtains shut as the back window looked over the carpark and the side window into next door, and there were no nets. Choosing breakfast the night before, and dinner from a tiny menu by 10.00am in the morning is a very... More

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Chester, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I can't express how wonderful the Howbeck hotel is. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We stayed in the Meregill room, which we could not fault at all. The cleanliness of the hotel is 100%! The breakfast is truly amazing, with a huge selection to choose room. The customer service and friendliness of the employees at the Howbeck is second to none.... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

My Husband and I thoroughly enjoyed are stay here. The staff where excellent and bent over backwards to make your stay more enjoyable. The room we stayed in (Greenburn) was fantastic and the cleanliness was impeccable !! . The champagne on arrival and the little touches made it so welcoming. Also the breakfast was delicious . My Husband and I... More

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We stayed at the Howbeck Hotel on Sunday 19 May for one night, and were absolutely delighted by our whole experience there. Our room was beautiful, with petals strewn on the bed and free chocs and wine! The room was spotlessly clean, and overlooked the front of the hotel and although there is a main road immendiately outside the hotel,... More

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Wirral
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Just returned back from a weekend away at this lovely little gem! We arrived on Friday 17th May and were welcomed with a tea, coffee or juice which was much appreciated as we'd had a 2 hour drive from Wirral to get there. We were taking into the lounge where the receptionist welcomed us and asked us to fill in... More

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Manageress_12, Manager at The Howbeck, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear guests, we would all like to thank you for your lovely review of your stay this weekend - we are all thrilled to read that you had such an enjoyable time. We're pleased that you found the room to be well equipped, clean and cosy and that you found the bed comfortable. It's lovely to read that you also... More

Leeds
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

The Howbeck is a lovely place. It's not a hotel, but what a would happily call a boutique guest house that has been sympathetically restored over the last few years. It's not particularly cheap, but it doesn't need to be or want to be. We did not have an evening meal at The Howbeck as you will see from my... More

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Manageress_12, Manager at The Howbeck, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear guests, thank you for reviewing your stay at The Howbeck and for your lovely comments. We're pleased you were impressed with the cleanliness and found us to be well organised and also that you enjoyed your breakfasts. We truly hope you will return in the future, and we would highly recommend either The Retreat, or Greenburn as they are... More

Chorley, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

We went for our wedding anniversay and loved the room , staff were really pleasant and the breakfast the best i've had for along time and really good night meals.The bed was really comfortable ,bathroom was amazing . I would rwecomend the howbeck to all as it wont let you down.

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Manageress_12, Manager at The Howbeck, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear guests, we would all like to thank you for your fabulous review. We are so pleased to read how much you enjoyed your wedding anniversary. It's wonderful to know that you will recommend us to others and we hope you will find the chance to visit us in the future. More

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

Comfortable room, and quite stylish. Professional helpful and very friendly staff. Superb breakfasts. We would go back. Spa deal was good and we used it twice - in another hotel in Bowness, 20 min walk. Windemere is OK, but quiet and limited for pubs, although does have some reasonable looking restaurants,

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Manageress_12, Manager at The Howbeck, responded to this review
20 May 2013

Dear guests, thank you for reviewing your stay at The Howbeck. We are truly appreciative of your kind comments regarding the comfort, staff and breakfasts. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Kindest regards from all of the team. More

sunderland
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

We came just for one night using a living social offer and I would be upset had a paid full price as simply not worth it. Nothing outragiously horrid just very very average and forgettable sadly. The room was clean, but far too small to house a four poster and some of the furniture way past its best. The bathroom... More

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Manageress_12, Manager at The Howbeck, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear guests, Thank you for reviewing your stay. We are truly disappointed that you were not entirely satisfied and only graded us a 3/5 specially as the last 35 reviewers have classed us as 'Excellent' or 'Very good". We would like you to know that we take all feedback very seriously and we would like to address the points raised;... More

 
 
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Additional Information about The Howbeck

Also Known As:
The Howbeck Hotel Windermere
The Howbeck Hotel
The Howbeck Windermere, Lake District
Address: New Road, Windermere LA23 2LA, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Windermere
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Suites
Hotel Style:
Ranked #34 of 113 B&Bs / Inns in Windermere
Price range (per night): $216 - $267
Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Luxury AA Rated 5 star highly recommended, recently fully refurbished guest house just 2 mins walk from Windermere centre. A member of the "Best loved hotels of the world" all rooms have fantastic en-suites some with jacuzzis & massage showers. We have 1 luxury suite with private entrance and patio, double jacuzzi air bath, mood lighting, 2 tv's etc. If you are looking for somewhere special you will not find better in Windermere! ... more   less 
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