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MV Swift, Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BJ, United Kingdom- Public Art
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Luxurious Accommodation with Stunning Views
1. Ideal Location for Exploring
Located just 700 meters from Lake Windermere, Latimer House Guest House is the perfect base for guests looking to explore the charming village of Bowness. With shops, bars, and restaurants within walking distance, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture and attractions.
2. Elegant and Comfortable Rooms
Each of the 8 rooms at Latimer House is designed to provide a luxurious and comfortable stay. Guests can enjoy modern amenities such as large flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and a hospitality tray with tea, coffee, and biscuits. The rooms also offer breathtaking views of the surrounding gardens and the village.
3. Convenient Amenities
In addition to the upscale accommodations, Latimer House provides free parking for guests, ensuring a hassle-free stay from the moment of arrival. Whether you're looking to relax in style or explore the nearby attractions, Latimer House offers the perfect retreat.
Experience luxury and convenience at Latimer House Guest House. Book your stay now!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
10:30 AM
Parking
FREE
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
377-sq-foot soundproofed room, located on the ground floor, patio with garden views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), electric kettle, and free bottled water
Sleep - Hypo-allergenic bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, a hair dryer, and towels
Comfort - Heating
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 m2
Garden View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
35 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Large bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
45 m2
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Room details
21 sqm
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Liked the Snug area to relax after long days hike.
The location is very good and only a short walk to all the shops and amenities in Bowness on Windermere. There are 5 parking spaces nearby and two are undercover. The room was lovely, large but very cosy and decorated to a high standard. Storage was good and the mini fridge is a great idea. The house is a beautiful old building set back from the main road.
Nothing, it was all good.
Lovely room nice and spacious well decorated also nice patio and garden. The location was good. Would stay here again.
Perfect location! The room was huge and spotless, we found the bed so comfy that we bought the same mattress when we got home. Room was ready early so that was handy. We got a parking space easily and were able to walk to plenty of restaurants and the lake within minutes. Would definitely stay here again!
No complaints - it was perfect!
Muy cómoda, amplia y limpia habitación, en una casa antigua muy bonita y muy bien refaccionada y adaptada. Muy buena ubicación.
Contaba solo con 5 espacios de estacionamiento, uno de los cuales estaba bloqueado por otro vehículo, por lo que debí estacionar en una calle aledaña, que aunque cerca y sin costó, no era lo que yo esperaba ni lo que se ofrecía.
This property was amazing, such a great location a short walk down into the center of Bowness. The room was immaculate, modern and comfy. Great having a fridge which we could store our own drinks and food if we wished. Our stay was quite we hardly heard any other guests just the sound of the odd car from the road outside. We were situated just across the road from the local bus stop which was handy as we used public transport throughout our whole stay. We parked our car in a big double garage under covet the whole stay we were there. The staff were friendly and helpful whenever we saw them. I would definatly recommend this place or stay back here again.
Nothing really. Other than there was no breakfast facilities but there are plenty of cafes and restaurants down in the town which was totally fine with us.
location, clean
bed was too soft
Location was spot on a short walk to the lake
Nothing everything was perfect
The location is unbeatable.
Very disappointing. The guest house claims to be 4 stars, yet the room was tiny and uncomfortable, with old and shabby furniture. It is certainly not 4 stars, maybe 2, and it does not offer good value for money. The bathroom with a shower is also very small and uncomfortable. Even opening and closing the door to the room was a challenge.
Lovely room very clean Great location Fridge in room lovely touch Had a lovely stay
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Nice clean and cozy place just 5 minutes walk to Bowness pier. Very very good location food is easily available by walk.
Everything was very good there was nothing which I could say bad.
Very clean and all facilities that you need. Great car park. Really comfy bed
The location was perfect immaculate room very well presented
Couldn't fault anything about it can't wait to go back
It was easy check in and clear instructions. But maybe in advance advise where to park. The room was very clean and had lovely touches. Great location for the lake and good quick communication when required
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Parking :)) Keyless PIN entry The cleaner was friendly when we passed her Umbrellas to borrow at the door Great location Decent TV Fridge
Flashing lights in the toilet and small like fruit flies in the toilet, but nothing that really bothered us. We also couldn’t really control the room temperature.
Rooms were very clean and lovely set up
Location, clean, roomy, easy access,
Parking, we were worried at one point when there was no spaces in neighbouring street
Easy access and entrance . Room ready and in good location , could walk out into Bowerness .
Only one thing I’d change , double glazing on the windows , noisy with the road .
Location and room and general property
Nothing to dislike
Everything was very good and I enjoyed my time.It was a close proximity to everywhere we were visiting.
Great location and close to the lake
Nothing
Location easy walk into Bowness and access to everything, buses & ferry's. Hilly for people with difficulty walking or wheelchair chair.
Nothing
Very clean with no hassle
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Nice room. The wallpaper was nostalgic. Nice bed. Excellent coffee station. The window overlooked the garden and it was beautiful.
Everything was great.
great location, very close to Lake Windermere, close to restaurants and shops.
mattress a little too soft, shower difficult to control temperature, iron would have been nice to have but not essential
Excellent location, easy check in and out. Room was small but perfectly fine for us for two nights! Neat, tidy and clean.
Parking was limited and tricky to find a space elsewhere if the three spots were full. Keyless check in is great but also a little impersonal as we didn’t see any staff the whole time we were there. There were lights in the hallway that could only be switched off from outside the room, and if another guest switched it on, you’d have to go out again etc. Just a little inconvenient in the middle of the night, maybe a motion sensor light in the hall and landing would be a good idea!
Beautiful property so close to the centre!
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Beautiful rooms. Beautiful private terrace. Lovely toiletries . Fridge and kettle in room.
Nothing!
We loved the location the room was clean and comfortable , bathroom was lovely,clean and bright with a big walk in shower
Bedroom was a bit dark and the view from the window. We was in room 5
Very clean, spacious, loved the smeg kettle and fridge! Great location and had a lovely outdoor terrace
Spacious, decorated well ,great location
Shower needed looking at,not enough spaces for parking unless find steet free 24/7cosy
The room and bathroom was exceptionally clean, it almost looked brand new. The location was great, about 5 minute walk to the lake and also close to Windermere town for cafes and restaurants.
The room could have felt a bit cosier, but other than that it was really great.
Lovely property. Well maintained, clean and spacious. Perfect location :)
Location was great
We arrived at the property but we were unable to enter. We wasted an hour and a half trying to get through to someone to tell us why our code wasn’t working for the keyless entry. The number given on booking.com wasn’t working, my husband eventually noticed an 0800 number on a board in the hedge outside! He spoke to a lady and she gave us a different code to get in. This spoiled our evening considerably. It was very stressful and no apology.
Clean and quiet room
We were in room 5, the side of the shower was to small so water splashed all over tiled making it an ice ring The view from the window was that of a small yard The van in the room made a racket so could not be used.
In a great position just outside the town centre. Had a car park which was very helpful. Some good restaurants and pubs very close by. Not too far from the Ferry Terminal. The bedroom was spacious & also the bathroom, all areas were clean & had a room service each morning.
Nothing really
Clean, bright and spacious
As in most of UK properties, need to carry luggage up flight of steps.
The property was perfect. Great location. The owner was always prompt at replying and it was very easy to access/clear details provided. I loved my stay. Thankyou so much!
Check in is simple and easy. 2 rooms are bright, the room facing back is dark
Water heater which is hard to control. When pressed on 1st blue, it is icy cold. When pressed on 2nd or mid blue, it is too hot
The bed was super comfortable, the room was very clean and spacious. The room and bathroom had everything we needed with the patio. We highly recommend this place.
Well situated lovely and clean
Clean and nicely decorated
Great location Felt very boutique Very comfortable bed
Easy access. Great location. Clean and spacious
Nothing all good. Only suggestion would be maybe a shelf or stand in bathroom to put toiletries on rather than on the floor - be really helpful
This place is excellent really clean spacious with a balcony we loved it
Nothing
Everything the best stay as always
Location was perfect room was lovely with terrace and easy to access with no staff on site.
Just personal preference, I like air con wherever I stay, although there was a fan provided its still not the same as air-conditioning. Apart from that, couldn't fault the place and we will be back, this was our 2nd visit already.
Stay was wonderful! The staff we bumped into were incredibly polite, and helped us with storing our luggage as we arrived early. Room was clean and to a very high standard. Location was great and highly recommended. The road was a little busy in the morning but we also left the window open. In general was much quieter than if we had been further into the town, garden felt very peaceful and relaxing to take a minute to sit in. Lobby was also beautiful and felt very welcoming.
The only teeny tiny detail i would recommend, is some sheer curtains for the front rooms! We were in room 3 (Which is upstairs facing the road) and wanted the curtains open for light and for the fresh air through the open window, but was very mindful that from across the road could easily be seen sitting on the end of the bed as the windows are floor length. So some cheap sheer/tulle curtains would make the world of difference.
Great location, very clean, nice and quiet and the owner was great and helped us straight away when we came across a issue.
The only downside was the blind was smaller than the window so as soon as the sun was rising we were wide awake
Spacious room with mini fridge. Self check in with combination code. Quiet and clean environment. Walkable to the restaurants, shops, really convenient. Only 5 parking spaces outside first come first serve but you may park along the streets around.
Staffs may help in person at the hotel will be better. We only can message them in case we need help. They do respond quickly anyway! The bed is too soft for us!
Everything you need for a short break, great location.
The garden seating area could be better.
Lovely property - very clean and well located
The shower tray kept overflowing after 3 min shower
Nice big rooms with large walk in shower, very comfortable bed and just a short 5 minute walk to the lake .
Bylo bardzo ładnie, przestronnie , spokojnie, cicho i bardzo czysto
Brak uwag
To say it was excellent is an understatement. I was amazed by the cleanliness, the quality of the flooring throughout, and the well-designed layout. All the details a visitor expects to find in a hotel. And to feel right at home. That's how I felt, extremely comfortable. The staff was also very attentive. I recommend this place (Latimer House) for future visits. And it's close to the lakes. I congratulate the staff.
I didn't find anything negative.
The room was excellent the location was brilliant
There was nothing to dislike
Lovely clean spacious room
Nothing
Good location and parking perfect Rooms a good size with everything you need
Room a bit too hot although fan was provided and appreciated and weather extremely hot at the moment. Also only blind on window and no curtain so room was light around 5pm so awake very early
Good location , clean and comfortable
Location excellent Easy check in
Pillows were a bit lumpy
Brilliant accommodation, room and ensuite exceptional
Very good location, nice fridge in the room with water bottles inside when we arrived. Very clean too.
Parking not brilliant but was advised Parking in side Street close by.
We had a lovely stay at Latimer house. The room was spacious and clean and the location was within perfect walking distance to everything you could possibly need for a short break in the lake district.
The only minor negative was that the materace on the bed felt a bit lumpy to me but I would still rate the stay 9/10
Great location, easy check in, very nice and comfortable rooms.
Nothing. It was all good
Great location, very short walk to shops and cafes, easy access to the property. Clean and modern. Big mirror in the room, handy for getting ready for a wedding as we were. Very comfy bed and bottled water available in the fridge.
Only issue was lack of a fan or AC but it was an unusually hot weekend so wouldn't stop us staying again. No other issues.
Location
Heating
Comfortable bed Decent size room Powerful shower Nicely decorated very clean.
The property is absolutely stunning ! High spec furniture , beautiful bathroom & luxury bedroom ! Really spacious & comfortable . Perfect location !
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Great location .... room was excellent .... spotless .... bed/pillows comfy ... had a great sleep . Having the patio terrace was wonderful .
Nothing ......
Old and quirky
Good location
Parking
Large clean room with private garden attached
If anything maybe a small chair and dressing table. Probably struggling for a negative
Extention shower screen ir room 5 not adequate to confine the water within shower cubical. Floor flooded when shower switched on. X
Great location, excellent communication
Great location. Very clean. Lovely room. Lovely staff who offered to assist with luggage.
It looked newly decorated. No stains on carpets etc. Loved the walk in shower, did not have to straddle the bath to get shower.
Nothing.
Great location clean and tidy
Bed is getting a bit soft bit hard on your back not all lights working in bathroom a bit of road noise in room three
Immaculate and beautifully appointed spacious rooms in a character building, was a treat to stay here. Great communication from hosts. Thought umbrellas by front door for guests was a useful bonus. Location up a hill but step outside and shops/bars/restaurants were plentiful.
Beautifully refurbished property with a modern, stylish finish. The room was very comfortable, spotlessly clean, and had everything needed for a relaxing stay. The location is excellent, right in the heart of Windermere and within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and local attractions. The staff were outstanding – very friendly, helpful, and quick to respond on the phone. They made us feel genuinely welcome and well looked after throughout our stay.
Nothing significant to mention. We had a very enjoyable stay
Lovely room with a sitting room. Comfy bed. A tv in both rooms. Handy for the world cup. Nice big clean bathroom wit a caveat (see what I didn't like). Faces the road but the noise is minimal. Very handy for Bowness and Windermere being about halfway between the two. Tea, coffee and fridge.
The signage to find it is extremely poor. Our sat nav took us right outside it but a huge wall and a sign hidden behind a hedge made it invisible almost. As it's on a busy road and double yellows it was very difficult. There are only parking spaces for 4 or 5 cars depending on how people park. We were not made aware of the limited car space until the day before we left. We couldn't park there and had to park 5 minutes away but as this was the lakes it was pouring down and I got soaked. Our friends who came up two days later said they wouldn't have found it if it wasn't for our warning. Better signage and clearer information on the parking problems before booking would be good. The water in the shower was very slow to drain which meant I had to keep turning it off to avoid it overflowing onto the bathroom floor. But saying all that. Now I'm aware of the parking problems etc I would happily stay there again.
In the heart of Bowness a beautiful house an exceptional room. Effortless checking in with the coded doors, parking & attention to details. The diffusers & products in the room made it special
Nothing
The property is a big old House and has great rooms very quiet.
Nothing could not fault the place.
The hotel had a country house feel and was extremely clean and tidy. We only dealt with any staff/owners online and their responses were prompt and professional, we haf a very enjoyable stay and will return.
We are reasonably active so the location wasn't a problem for us. Lake Road is quite steep though so please bear this in mind if you have mobility issues.
Location is good, few minutes walk to the pier. Parking is limited onsite, its first come first serve but we couldn’t find onsite parking on any of the 2 days stay. Street parking is available nearby hotel but onsite parking would have been a big plus. Overall our stay was good and comfortable.
Limited Parking Onsite
Nice large rooms. Comfy bed and exceptionally clean
No staff to interact with, had to give 5 stars but only because I didn't want to give a low score
Very spacious and clean room
Inadequate parking spaces
Large room and bathroom. Nice terrace with comfortable garden furniture.
Nobody available and no proper explanation where the parking spaces were. Was impossible to work out where the spaces were.
Good proximity to everything
Latimer House is in a perfect position very close to all amenities. Easy check in and parking. Property is spotlessly clean, and even smells lovely when you walk in! We had room 6 which was very spacious with a fridge, tv and an enormous bed! Plus a beautiful patio overlooking the garden. This is at the back of the house and very peaceful. We had a wonderful stay here and would highly recommend.
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The property was very clean and well presented.
The location was ideal.
Very nice accommodation with comfortable bed and quality television.
We unfortunately got disturbed by our neighbors.
Amazing location. Amazing room. Lovely garden. Really liked the electronic keypad door lock system, nice car parking spaces.
A tiny bit more surface space or storage in room would be a great addition.
Liked having a separate sitting room with a fairly large smart TV, fridge to chill our drinks. WiFi works.
Bed a bit too soft and small.
Our room was lovely and spacious with an outdoor sitting area. There was also a fridge and sofa in the room.
The room size was exceptional with lovely patio doors leading to a small private patio with chairs and views of the well maintained garden. Really nice aspect
In such a tourist destination and being in the centre of Town, parking is essential - even in May, so must be so much worse in the summer months. Although technically there are 5 parking spaces, one of them is totally unaccessible without the cooperation of other guests as the other 4 spaces block access to the 5th which is a shame. One very friendly guest kindly moved his car to let me into the space and said he would be gone by 10am the next morning so I wouldn't have a problem getting my car out.
Great location for exploring Bowness. Room everything you need for a short stay!
Everything! Location. Size of the room. Comfort. Easy access. Facilities.
The weather! 😂
Location, cleanliness, ease of booking.
Very convenient location. Nice big room with sitting area and tv. Lovely shower room and comfortable large bed😊
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Cleanliness
8.44/10Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, such as dust and unclean areas.
Service
9.22/10Multiple reviews praised the attentive staff and service quality.
Location
9.26/10Many reviews highlighted the excellent and central location.
Room Quality
8.9/10Some reviews stated the rooms were large and comfortable, though there were a few concerns about decor.
Amenities
8.74/10Most reviews noted amenities were adequate, but some suggested minor improvements.
Value for Money
8.7/10Guests generally felt the value was acceptable considering the location and quality.
Food and Beverage
8.75/10No specific comments on food and beverage; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
9.22/10Overall a positive experience with many guests indicating they would return.