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Historic Guest House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria


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Brantfell Road
Bowness-on-Windermere
Cumbria
England
LA23 3AE

Fairfield House, Bowness-on-Windermere

Accommodation Description:
This family run 200 year old guest house has been completely refurbished in 2009, close to shops and the water front in a quiet situation with garden and free parking and wifi. Fairfield is one of Lakeland's original country houses built nearly 200 years ago and now provides a contemporary boutique B&B with a VisitBritain 4 star Silver accolade, together with a AA Highly Commended with Good Breakfast award. Guests are offered a high standard of personal service with genuine hospitality in a homely atmosphere

The half acre of secluded garden gives a perfect sense of peace and tranquillity and in the early summer boasts the beautiful scent and colour of camellia, azalea, rhododendron, and a magnificent wisteria. Situated just above Bowness village and Lake Windermere (2 minutes walk away), Fairfield is set in peaceful secluded surroundings that make it an ideal base from which to explore one of the loveliest areas in Britain - the English Lake District. Fairfield House offers comfortable classic rooms with double or twin beds and en-suite shower rooms

Superior rooms with en-suite bathrooms including bath and shower are available with a variety of beds, including king size and four poster. The new deluxe rooms have spa baths for a unique bathroom indulgence experience. All of the bedrooms are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, assorted toiletries, hair dyer, television and radio alarm

Breakfast is offered in the delightful spacious breakfast room which overlooks the beautiful gardens and will set you up for a day by the lakes. Ingredients are sourced locally therefore ensuring the best traditional Cumbrian Breakfast.Fairfield house has a large guest lounge adjacent to the terrace where guests can relax by the warming log fire after a busy day in the surrounding area with a licensed bar to end that perfect day with a nightcap

Internet and wireless access are always available. Situated just above Bowness village and Lake Windermere, The Fairfield is set in peaceful secluded surroundings that make it an ideal base from which to explore one of the loveliest areas in Britain - the English Lake District. The house is just a short walk to restaurants, pubs and the shops of Bowness Village, as well as the waterfront of Lake Windermere

Nearby footpaths give access to the open countryside and the fine local viewpoint at the top of Brantfell. The area offers unrivalled opportunities for outdoor activities - sailing, swimming, windsurfing, fishing, to name but a few. Additionally, within easy reach there is pony trekking, clay pigeonshooting and golf



From: £66.33

Accommodation Rating: 4*G (about ratings)

Facilities

  • Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
  • Car parking available onsite
  • TV
  • Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room
  • Hairdryer in each room
  • Limited Hours Room Service
  • Limited room service for hot food
  • Pets Allowed
  • Ground floor bedrooms
  • Car Parking Available Offsite
  • Radio
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Heritage Rated from 1- 5 (low-exceptional) on historic interest

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Directions:
FROM M6: Exit M6 J36 head northwest A590 signpost Kendal then Windermere. After 8.4m Roundabout take first exit B5284 to Crook and Hawkshead. After 6.3m T-junction turn right A5074 to Bowness. After 0.8m on entering Bowness pass Royal Oak pub on right then after Spinnery restaurant on right immediately turn sharp right into Brantfell road up short hill and Fairfield House is 200 metres on right.


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