Storrs Gate House B & B No Pets Allowed - Bowness-on-Windermere

Family-run Victorian B&B opposite Lake Windermere with award-winning locally sourced breakfasts

Accommodation & Rooms

Storrs Gate House offers a range of rooms in its restored 19th-century gatehouse, including the Jacobean King-size Four Poster Suite and the Tudor room with a four-poster bed. Each bedroom is decorated with rich fabrics and colours, and comes with a minibar and a hairdryer. Bathrooms are fitted with power showers and The White Company toiletries.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast at Storrs Gate House B&B is prepared from home-made and locally sourced produce, including free-range eggs from Bannerigg Farm in Windermere and handmade Cumberland sausage from award-winning butchers Plumgarths. Guests can choose from a traditional English breakfast with AA grade bacon, or vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Home-made jams, marmalade, yoghurt and fruit muffins are also served each morning.

Grounds & Parking

The property sits on secluded grounds with spacious gardens offering several seating areas, sun terrace and outdoor furniture. Complimentary private parking is available on-site for all guests. CCTV operates outside the property, and the gardens provide a quiet space away from the town crowds.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Storrs Gate House is set opposite Lake Windermere and less than 2 km from the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. The Far Sawrey - Bowness on Windermere ferry Nab is a 5-minute walk away, giving access to the western side of the lake and Wray Castle (5 km). World of Beatrix Potter and Bowness Bay are within easy walking distance, and the property is close to public transport connections for exploring the Lake District.

Services & Guest Experience

This award-winning family-run B&B is operated by hosts Susann and Glenn, who provide personalised recommendations for local attractions and dining. The property is a no-pets-allowed establishment, ensuring a quiet environment for couples and families. Guests also benefit from express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, daily housekeeping and a guest lounge.

• Location: Opposite Lake Windermere, 5 min walk to ferry, 10 min walk to Bowness-on-Windermere
• Rooms: 19th-century Victorian rooms with four-poster beds, minibar, and White Company toiletries
• Dining: Award-winning full English breakfast with locally sourced produce and home-made options
• Parking: Free on-site private parking with CCTV
• Grounds: Secluded gardens with sun terrace and outdoor seating
• Service: Family-run hosts with personalised local insights and express check-in/out
• Policy: No pets allowed; quiet environment for couples and families