Our Bowness-on Windermere Bed & Breakfast
Tucked atop a wooded hill and boasting stunning views of Lake Windermere and open fells, Blenheim Lodge B&B in Bowness-on-Windermere nestles serenely into National Trust acres in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Visit with us to relax, to pause, to listen to uplifting birdsong. Slumber upon beds that make you think you are sleeping on a cloud!
Incredible views from our B&B rooms, woodland walks and National Trust acres to wander at will, and panoramic viewpoints minutes’ walk from our door offer space to breathe – to absorb the tranquil beauty of the Lakes. including England’s largest natural body of water, Lake Windermere. Peace and quiet surround our house, but just 5 minutes’ amble finds one in bustling Bowness-on-Windermere town with all its amenities, attractions, and Lake Windermere. Come and stay with us! At Blenheim Lodge Bed and Breakfast you can enjoy the best of both worlds!
Bowness-on-Windermere: Welcome to our World
Alfred Wainwright, famed fell walker and author, fell in love with the Lake District on his first visit when beholding breathtaking views from Orrest Head, a South Lakes fell located one mile south of Bowness, where our B&B sits upon Brant Fell, sharing these same awesome Lake Windermere views.
‘I was totally transfixed, unable to believe my eyes. I had never seen anything like this. I saw mountain ranges, one after another, the nearer starkly etched, those beyond fading into the blue distance. Rich woodlands, emerald pastures and the shimmering water of the lake below added to a pageant of loveliness, a glorious panorama that held me enthralled. I had seen landscapes of rural beauty pictured in the local art gallery, but here was no painted canvas; this was real.
‘This was truth. God was in His heaven that day and I a humble worshipper.’
(The Outlying Fells of Lakeland by Alfred Wainwright)
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Definition Of ‘Cosy’: Feel Right At Home!
Blenheim Lodge Bed and Breakfast: warm, friendly, welcoming home from home atmosphere where you can simply relax and pad about in your slippers – or even pyjamas as you will – without feeling self-conscious! Built in 1868 as a Lakeland retreat, our Victorian home nestles quietly on Brant Fell next to The Dales Way in Bowness-on-Windermere and retains much of its original character. One Tripadvisor reviewer describes Blenheim Lodge as ‘a place of tranquillity and utter charm’.
Listen! To The Sound Of Silence
Blenheim Lodge is uniquely situated in Bowness-on-Windermere. Serenely perched on a hill, our AA 4-Star B&B literally backs into peaceful fell-side. We are only a 5-minute walk into bustling Bowness town centre and Lake Windermere, but, up here, secluded from the hubbub of busy traffic, crowds, and late night revellers, it feels like a million miles away.
Imagine an oasis of peace . . . taking time out from the hustle and bustle of your life. A backdrop of woodlands and fields frame our B&B where cows and sheep often graze. Take a deep breath and fill your lungs with fresh clean air. Hear the birds sing as you gaze out of your room windows to glorious views of Lake Windermere and the fells.
In the blissful stillness of our Bowness countryside, you can hear a pin drop! Sometimes shy deer come out at dusk or early morning to graze behind our house or breakfast on the plants in front! At night, owls hoot and bat wings flutter in the wooded stands.
Look out to see the stars. We have no light pollution here. Fall asleep to the sound of silence. And awake refreshed to a bright new day!
Bowness: Small Town Charm With a Secret in Plain Sight
Pretty Bowness on Windermere, often called ‘Bowness’, is easily accessible by motor vehicle or train, whilst supplementary local transport links connect this bustling small town to other parts of the Lake District. Well provisioned with numerous amenities, eateries, pubs, and shops, Bowness also boasts two immensely popular attractions: The World of Beatrix Potter and Windermere Lake Cruises. A number of festivals are held annually in Bowness centre, The Glebe, or Bowness Pier.
Hidden Bowness: the busyness of Bowness town is sharply contrasted by the peaceful quietude of Brantt Fell and expanse of beauteous countryside a mere 5 minutes’ walk from its centre. The Dales Way long distance footpath, just a minute’s stroll from our B&B, starts or ends in Bowness, depending on where the walker begins his route. Follow or branch off The Dales Way to explore open fell and 360-degree viewpoints.
The Lake District National Park: Awesome Beauty That Grips the Soul
The topography of the Lake District is one of magnificent fells and beautiful tarns and meres. Synonymous with the Lake District are the Herdwick, hardy native sheep which roam the fells, and whose grazing shape and maintain the iconic Lakeland landscapes we love so well. Beatrix Potter, famed children’s author and creator of Peter Rabbit, champion of the Herdwick and benefactor of the National Trust, worked tirelessly to support the preservation of this breed and their grazing grounds as well as the Trust’s places of extraordinary beauty.
Within the Lake District National Park are England’s largest lake and highest mountain: Windermere and Scafell Pike. The peaceful loveliness of Nature undefiled inspired the Lake Poets, one of whom, William Wordsworth, penned what is arguably his most famous poem, ‘I wandered lonely as a Cloud’, after a visit to Ullswater.
Light and the quality of light are essential to the devoted painter. Alfred Heaton Cooper and, later, his son, William Heaton Cooper, were tireless in their quest for that optimum Lakeland light one finds infused in their art. Watch out for some truly astounding inversions when this same soft light permeates the Lake District mist.
The Dales Way
The Dales Way long distance footpath traverses beautiful countryside as it wends its way between Ilkley in the North Yorkshire Dales to Bowness on Windermere in the Lake District National Park. Our B&B, Blenheim Lodge, is quite literally situated at the foot of the trail, and ours is the first Bed and Breakfast off The Dales Way in Bowness. Warm hospitality awaits walkers looking for that welcome rest: remove your boots; wriggle your toes; slouch in comfy chairs; and enjoy sustaining cups of tea or coffee – and biscuits – to rejuvenate those tired spirits!
About Us
Hi there! Thank you for visiting our website – and we hope you will visit with us in person at our Bowness on Windermere Bed and Breakfast too! We are a couple from two different continents who found each other when one of us went to Scotland for her postgraduate studies. In fact one of us came from far away enough to have learnt to speak some Chinese – though not very well – whilst still a pupil in school!
In 2002, we moved to Blenheim Lodge in Bowness on Windermere and embarked on the adventure of running a Bed and Breakfast with gusto! Our aim was and continues to be one of ensuring that our guests feel relaxed and at home whilst staying with us in a warmly welcoming and unfussy atmosphere. Of course, the peacefulness of our location and those enchanting Lakeland views from our rooms help!
Take a look at our blog for more information about us, our Bowness B&B, and the Lake District National Park.
Guest Reviews
Another great stay at Blenheim Lodge. Amazing views of the lake from our room. Janz and Robert so friendly. Will definitely be back again.
Awesome stay - really friendly owners. The room had the best view and VERY clean. We loved the location with a short walk to town and easy access to hiking trails. Would stay again and recommend this to anyone planning a trip.
Gorgeous, clean, welcoming, great views, 3-minute walk to all attractions. Good breakfast served in a welcoming warm family feel dining room, good food and timely.
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Discounted New Year B&B Break
BOOK DIRECT with us at Blenheim Lodge and take £10 off the final night’s tariff of any 4 or more nights’ stay. Are you looking for a last minute relaxing romantic New Year getaway or just some quiet solo time off accompanied by amazing Lake and fell views? Why not join us at Blenheim Lodge B&B? Enjoy New Year in Bowness on Windermere, and stay in en-suite rooms with gorgeous Lake Windermere and/or fell views from only £70-£157 per night B&B. (We have a minimum stay of any 3 nights from 28th December 2018 for New Year breaks. Please contact us for further details and/or to book.)
Stay 7 Nights, Get £50 Off Your Final Night!
Enjoy a week’s holiday at Blenheim Lodge B&B in Bowness on Windermere and get £50 off the SEVENTH night’s stay! It can work out more cheaply than a self-catering holiday. Think: no cleaning, no wasted time food shopping, no washing up, and a yummy breakfast cooked for you! Weekly rates exclude public holiday weekends and dates. (Offer is good throughout 2018-2019 only when booking direct with us at Blenheim Lodge B&B, and cannot be applied during public holiday weekends/dates or combined with any other discounted break deals.)
10% Discount Off Winter Midweek B&B Breaks
Just take a look at this photo! That’s us on top of Brant Fell, the viewpoint behind Blenheim Lodge. Do come enjoy the loveliness of Lake Windermere and other lakes and fells in the Lake District National Park. Stay in quiet rooms with views for a peaceful relaxing break. Book any 3 or more nights between Sunday and Thursday inclusive at our Bowness on Windermere B&B for a DISCOUNTED break. This 10% DISCOUNT offer is available from 9th December 2018 – 20th March 2019 inclusive and must be booked DIRECTLY with us at Blenheim Lodge Bed and Breakfast. (Discount is NOT applicable during public holiday long weekends and dates and Valentine’s Day and weekend. Minimum stay requirements apply.)
Make It Special!
Tailor-make your own packaged Bowness on Windermere B&B holiday with us. Let’s discuss what you would like to do when you are here and let us try to make it happen! We will help organize guides, outings, transport, meals, flowers, etc. Just ask and we will do our best. And if you require transfers, please contact us with plenty of notice and we will help you organize these as well!