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Fairfield House
Brantfell Road (Bowness-on-Windermere) LA23 3AE

Located in tranquil gardens, this adult-only country house is a 1-minute walk from the town centre. The property boasts a car park and free WiFi. Dogs can be accommodated on request (see Important Information for details). Built nearly 200 years ago, Fairfield is one of Lakeland's original country houses. It is now a contemporary B&B, and has an AA Four Star Gold rating with Good Breakfast accolade. Guests are offered a high standard of personal service with genuine hospitality in a homely atmosphere. The half acre of secluded, peaceful garden boasts the beautiful scent and colour of wysteria, azealia and camellia in early summer.

Score from 282 reviews
Exceptional

8.5/10

Rooms: 8

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Address: Brantfell Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3AE map

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Friendly owners who make you feel like you are welcome into their home and who greeted us like old friends, remembering us from a single short visit we had made last summer. All the staff are friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere in Fairfield House is relaxed and cosy, and the garden is full of birdsong. My partner and I wouldn't bother trying to find alternative accommodation in any future visits to the Lake District...why would we when Fairfield House has become such a significant part of .
all reviews » Beautiful period house and garden located in quiet country lane with glorious walks into the hills directly behind. Walk below into the quaint village of Bowness. We loved having the excellent breakfasts and heading straight out behind the house for hill walks with tremendous views over Windermere. Extremely comfortable, clean room and all necessary facilities. Staff were lovely and welcoming. Would happily stay again and definitely recommend. Fairfield house was very clean and pleasently decorated. the room was excellent(superior) with the four poster bed and on suite bathroom. great view overlooking the beautiful gardens. Its location from the lake and town was just a short walk. nothing was too much trouble. very friendly. We would recommend. thank you. room was well appointed and very clean. owner/host was very friendly and knowledgable about area. breakfast was fantastic and our waiter looked after us very well. enjoyed sitting in the garden for a quiet read. close to the centre of Bowness but far enough out to be lovely and quiet.very good all round!. Staff were very helpful , a cosy small hotel comfortable Breakfasts were more than adequate tasty & plentiful offering fresh produce Lovely gardens & just a short walk to the lake & shops , and a good variety of places to dine out . The staff were very helpful and friendly and the rooms are clean and comfortable. The hotel is located close to the Lake and shops. Breakfast was substantial and served in a relaxed environment. We would definitely stay here again. Walkable distance into Bowness restaurants and to Lake Windermere, although up a short steep hill. Off street parking and easy access by car to the rest of the Lake District so a good base. New bathroom. Very helpful host re walks. The owner, Tony was more like a long lost friend rather than just another "hotel owner". Wish we are able to meet her wife as well who was visintg london at that time. Tony made us feel right at home. The hotel was on n easy reach of all amenities. It's friendly,clean and a quiet place at night. The staff have no trouble helping you with anything you need from taxis to ironing. High quality guest house with character, a personal touch and comfortable room. Good bathroom, superb shower. Nice location; enjoyed the stay. And you can practise your 坂道発進. Staff very good, excellent breakfast, very comfortable and welcoming feel to house. Good position no problem with hill to house, after all it is the Lake District. A very warm welcome by the owner.Clean and very friendly.Breakfast was very good.Over all a very good experience and would defiantly go again. Excellent location to bustling town, yet quiet. Owner was super helpful and friendly. Very relaxed space for a break. Breakfast was superb. Room was very nice.complimentary upgrade.great bathroom.breakfast was very good & service from victor was excellent.great location. Short walk to town, free parking, nice breakfast. Interesting garden. Good inter personal skills of host Tony and breakfast staff. Good breakfast. Very friendly and obliging host. Good rooms. Good location. Well tended garden and well maintained premises. Very welcoming, homely, friendly reception. Lovely clean house and gardens. Excellent breakfast. Billiant location. Lovely stay at Fairfield House, very comfortable, excellent breakfast and very convenient, short walk into Bowness. Tony and Liz very friendly. Very good facilities. Large room. Large bathroom with spa bath. Beautiful house, lovely room, delicious breakfasts. Host and hostess were most gracious. Great loved the hotel and the room and its the best breakfast I've had for a long time. Location. The couple running the hotel and staff helping at breakfast. the location the hotel setting and the friendly manner of the staff. Nice and friendly ...clean and tidy and very nice breakfast. Owners were very welcoming and staff very helpful. Breakfast was excellent room very comfortable . What a welcome.We could not fault this B& B. The owner made us feel welcome. Very friendly. A very welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. Clean, comfortable, very good breakfast. nice comfy accommodation. Everything,. Excellent. Very friendly service via owners Great breakfast. Courtesy, spacious garden and old world charm. Tony's nice hospitality. breakfast. The accommodation was pleasant and the garden was very attractive. The owner was very helpful . That we couldn't have more time off work to stay there longer :-D. nothing. Nothing to not like at all. Nothing. 5. A little worn for the price. There wasn't anything I didn't like really. Perhaps the hill up to the hotel is a little steep but its worth the effort as you return home to a fresh new clean room that's very private. Slightly small bedroom. Only a comment but garden could do with a tidy up. Poor street lighting on walk into town - council responsibility. Not much to dislike. It's on quite a steep hill so access is a bit tricky. It could be a challenging climb for the less able. Nothing to dislike. Bed was not particularly comfortable. Nothing. N/A. Having to go home. Would have preferred breakfast sitting to have been longer. It would be hard to find anyting to dislike. Nothing to complain about at all. Nice hotel. Nothing!. nothing. The steep incline from the town to the hotel when on foot. Too soft bed & shower in the bathroom is too small to move and the water,hot water comes so slowly. being in the attic . up three flights of stairs . and steep hill to climb back to the b.b .,. the access to the centre of the village was very steep. The upgraded en suite rooms were far too small in general.

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Fairfield House Room information

Room Type	Max	from
Classic Double Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 89.00	Search
Each room is individually decorated and overlooks either the courtyard or the gardens.
Superior Double Room [Room Information]	2	from GBP 101.00	Search
Spacious rooms featuring baths, whilst some have four-poster beds, available on request and subject to availability. Room Facilities: Work Desk, Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock, TV, Toilet, Tea/Coffee Maker, Shower, Seating Area, Radio, Ironing Facilities, Heating, Hairdryer, Bathroom Amenities, Bathroom, Bath or Shower, Bath

Amenities at Fairfield House

Transportation

Accessible parking

Services

Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN, Internet Services, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access

Miscellaneous

Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Smoke alarms, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests, Pet bowls, Non-Smoking Rooms, Heating, Fire extinguishers, All Public and Private spaces non-smoking, Adult only

General

WiFi everywhere, Private parking, Pets Allowed, Parking on-site, Parking , Free Parking

Front-desk/reception area services

Luggage Storage

Food & Drink

Packed Lunches, Breakfast details, Bottle of water, Bar

Entertainment and children services

Board games/puzzles

Common areas

Sun Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Garden, Communal lounge/TV room

Business facilities

Fax/Photocopying

Food & Drink

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.

Important information to guests

Please be aware that a minimum of GBP 50 will be charged if guests smoke or cause damage to the room. Dogs can be accommodated at an additional charge, but are also subject to availability of dog accommodating rooms and must be requested in advance. This can be done using the Special Requests box when booking, or by using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Guests wanting to check-in after 21:00 are requested to contact the hotel in advance.

Information about the area

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.

Room information details

Fairfield has standard rooms with double or twin beds and en-suite shower rooms, Superior rooms with en-suite with bath and shower and a 4-poster bedrooms too. The new deluxe rooms have spa baths for a different bathroom indulgence experience. All of the bedrooms are equipped with tea & coffee making facilities, assorted toiletries, hair dyer, television and radio alarm.

Travelling information

From the M6: - Exit at junction 36 - Head north-west via the A590, signposted for Kendal, then Windermere - After 8.4 miles (13.5 km), take the 1st exit at the roundabout to the B5284 (to Crook and Hawkshead) - After 6.3 miles (10.1 km), at a T-junction, turn right onto the A5074 to Bowness - After 0.8 miles (1.3 km), upon entering Bowness, you will pass the Royal Oak pub on the right. - Then, after the Spinnery Restaurant on the right, immediately take a sharp right into Brantfell road, - Continue up ashort hill and Fairfield House is 200 metres on thr right.