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The Firgarth

Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1EU, England
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The Firgarth
Ranked #22 of 113 Windermere B&B and Inns
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Northants
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8 reviews 8 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

Just back from a 3 night stay at The Firgarth. We were warmly welcomed by Pam who made us tea and biscuits on arrival, and provided us with loads of information on the area.Our room was nice and warm, very clean, and comfortable, our on suite bathroom was top notch, with a great shower. Breakfast was varied and plentiful. Overall... More

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scotland
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29 reviews 29 reviews
22 hotel reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013 via mobile

Just spent a 3 night stay at the firgarth and it is a lovely guest house. set just outside windermere on the main road into windermere it is well placed for you to get to all the local sights. The room was on the top floor facing the main road and it is triple glazed so most of the noise... More

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Lowestoft, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

we travelled to Windermere for a family wedding.After looking at several properties, decided the Firgarth had just what we were looking for.On arrival, we were immediately made to feel at home,coffee and biscuits and some ideas of what we might like to do and see during our stay. we were then offered a choice of 2 spacious yet cosy rooms... More

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Exeter, England, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

We stayed at this B&B on 7th Feb for one night and it was excellent value for money. A very warm welcome and lots of helpful advice available about local restaurants and walks. The room was very comfortable and faultlessly clean. The breakfast was generous with an extensive range of choices. We would definitely recommend this B&B and would have... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 December 2012

Great hotel, lovely and clean we stayed in the 4 poster bed room on top floor such a nice room. Good loacation. The owners are so helpful and the breakfast they cook is spot and really fills you for the day. I couldnt recommend this place more highly you will not be dissapointed I can asure you.

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Leeds
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

As the half term holiday was a week later than usual this year, my husband and I decided to take advantage of the 3 night winter break offer at Firgarth to celebrate our wedding anniversary. We had previously stayed earlier this year (fantastic sunny weather) and even at that time decided that we would like to return in the autumn... More

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Ayrshire Scotland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2012

Returned home yesterday after a pleasant 2 night stay here. Colin made us very welcome when we arrived with tea and coffee, and told us the best places to eat locally. Our room number 3 was spacious, comfortable and very clean. The breakfasts here are very good and if you are extremely hungary Colin will give you extra bacon, sausages... More

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Letchworth, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 October 2012

Colin and Pam make you very welcome as soon as you arrive with a pot of tea and information about the area. They can tell you how to get to most places in the area! The rooms are very comfortable - warm and very clean. The bath towels are huge! There is WiFi available on request. There is off road... More

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2012

Well, this is a review that is easy and pleasant to write, as the place was near perfect! What a wonderful base to come back to after exploring the Lakes in the day. We were in a lovely, airy, spacious, cosy room (Room 6) with a king size bed, 2 tub chairs and a lovely bathroom with a wonderful skylight.... More

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Bolton, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012

From beginning to end our stay was made warm & welcome. Our room exceeded our expectations as did the fantastic breakfast! Both Pam & Colin were very helpful & attentive with anything you might need, it was lovely to see such friendly and happy faces! We are definitely returning again soon and would never stay anywhere else in Windermere again.... More

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Additional Information about The Firgarth

Also Known As:
The Firgarth Hotel
The Firgarth Hotel Windermere
The Firgarth Windermere, Lake District
Address: Ambleside Road, Windermere LA23 1EU, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Windermere
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #22 of 113 B&Bs / Inns in Windermere
Price range (per night): 126 AUD - 155 AUD
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Firgarth Guest House is conveniently situated just 12 minutes' walk from the centre of Windermere, with a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The Firgarth offers relaxed comfortable accommodation. The traditional cooked breakfast is prepared using locally sourced produce; there is also a selection of juices, grapefruit, fresh fruit salad, cereals and yoghurts. Exclusively Non smoking. All our rooms are on the first and second floors. All rooms have remote control TV/DVD and tea and coffee making facilities. Unfortunately we have no family rooms so are unable to accommodate children. Our last check in time is 20:00hrs and check out time is 10:00hrs. We have one car parking space for each room. ... more   less 
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