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Oakbank House

Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BU, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Stafford
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

We have just returned from a 3-night stay at the Oakbank and have got nothing to complain about - we had a comfortable stay. we had a friendly welcome from the owner and this remained true of all the staff throughout our stay. We booked had 2 rooms, room 3 and the one that has been described on here as... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Spent lots of time in Bowness but never stayed in the town. Oakbank is absolutely in the ideal spot in the centre of town. The Hotel is sufficiently raised above the main street on the side of the hill so that it has excellent views out over the lake from the main bedrooms. The room we had No 2 was... More

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See 2 more reviews by kevin m for Bowness-on-Windermere
Lancashire
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2013

This was our third stay at the hotel, I didn't think it could get any better as it had always met our needs on the other visits. However, it was lovely when we arrived to our usual room 9, to see that it had been refurbished. It had a very modern and calm feeling as soon as we walked in.... More

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See 3 more reviews by Betty7447 for Bowness-on-Windermere
Prestwick, United Kingdom
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

My wife and I have just spent 3 nights in Oakbank House, which is in a prime location on Helm Road. All major facilities and services are within easy reach (eg. shops, restaurants, public transport, cinema, etc. Lake Windermere itself is only about 15min walk.) Our room (No 4) had a beautiful view overlooking Bowness and Lake Windermere. Danny greeted... More

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Swanwick
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

Just returned from a great weekend at Oakbank house, in our opinion you should ignore the negative reviews. We stayed in Room 6 with two windows and a view of lakes and hills from both, absolutely stunning. Yes the room was sometimes a bit cool but this was due to the traditional windows and the high ceilings, there was a... More

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Castleford, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at oak bank ,it is in a great location ,the room was clean and the staff were polite and breakfast was very good.There was lack of parking for the amount of guests,but we got round it by parking a bit further up the hill at the hydro.Our room was dated and... More

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OakbankHouse, Owner at Oakbank House, responded to this review
2 April 2013

Thank you for staying with us and I am sorry you were unhappy with a couple of elements of your stay. I must point out we are not an hotel as you point out. We are a guest house and our pricing reflects this. With regard to the plastic tumblers in the bathroom we are not allowed to have glass... More

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4 reviews 4 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013 via mobile

My husband & I stopped here for 2 nights at the end of march. The hotel is in an excellent location & is very clean. Breakfast was good with prompt service. Now the bad points ...... The room we were given was Very, very small (3x3 metres!!!), as was the bed (probably a queen size not double). The room had... More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

we have just returned from a three nights stay at the oakbank which was a gift from our sons for my 50th birthday, we were not disappointed, our room was lovely and offered a fantastic view of the lake, our bed was comfortable and the room is very clean and warm, we found the staff friendly and helpful as was... More

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London
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

Just returned from a wonderful stay at Oakbank House. We decided to stop at Oakbank after some family had stopped here in the summer and came home raving about their stay. We were not disappointed! The views from this place are amazing, not only do you have a great view of the lake but also of bowness itself. The location... More

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Wetherby, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 February 2013

My partner pick out this Bed & Breakfast via the internet. It is a well decorated, comfortable and inviting place. When we arrived we were greeted by a builder working in one of the first floor rooms, as the owner was out on an errand. The builder a very pleasant man, was told to expect us and so provided us... More

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Additional Information about Oakbank House

Also Known As:
Oakbank Hotel Bowness On Windermere
Oakbank Bowness On Windermere
Oakbank House Bowness-On-Windermere, Lake District, England
Address: Helm Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3BU, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cumbria > Lake District > Bowness-on-Windermere
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #35 of 50 B&Bs / Inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Price range (per night): $151 - $161
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are an AA 5 Star accredited Guest House in the centre of Bowness on Windermere overlooking the lake. 11 of our rooms are en-suite. All have showers and some have a bath and shower. We provide free leisure facilities near by with a swimming pool, sauna, jacuzzi and mini-gym. Prices include breakfast for two. We have free on site parking with free WiFi. ... more   less 

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