About this property
This traditional, Lakeland stone guest house is set in a tranquil location by Mill Beck river, 10 minutes’ walk from Lake Windermere’s shores. Bright and cosily furnished, each room includes free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, and free tea and coffee. Private bathrooms also offer free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hearty, full Cumbrian breakfasts are served in the light, wood-furnished dining room each day. An extensive breakfast menu is available, including scrambled eggs with paprika and porridge with muscavado sugar. Free private parking is available, and Windermere’s town centre and rail station are only a 10-minute walk away. Dove Cottage, home of William Wordsworth, is 20 minutes’ drive away in the pretty village of Grasmere.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
Judy
Australia“Really comfy guest house. Lovely hosts who gave us advice for walks and things to see. Great breakfast served. Beautiful area to explore.”- Darryl
United Kingdom“Everything it was a wonderful stay the room was spacious comfortable an clean the breakfast was delicious would highly recommend a stay here” 
Krzysztof
Poland“Host personal touch and hiking recommendations were excellent addition to home made breakfast. Recently refurbished, so everything was brand new including excellent beds.”- Andrew
South Africa“Wonderful stay with Liz and Chris. It was like a home away from home! Fantastic breakfast every morning, stunning sounds of the river while you sleep and hosts who go the extra mile in a central and beautiful area. Couldn't have been better!” - William United Kingdom“The hosts, Chris and Liz, were so welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. Nothing was too much trouble for them. Our room was spacious, and the bed was extremely comfortable. The hotel is off the main road and by a little stream. It was lovely...”
- Lauren United Kingdom“Really friendly and welcoming hosts. Perfect location in Windermere and close by to everything!”
- Anderson United Kingdom“There was nothing to dislike about the property, looking out the window to a small stream which didn't bother us through the night even though we had the window open, breakfast was delicious, perfectly cooked by Chris.”
- Vishnoo United Kingdom“Perfect location, great friendly obliging owners and amazing breakfast too.”
- Jackie
New Zealand“The property has a lovely garden with a steam next door so we could hear and see the stream from our room which was lovely. Breakfast was fantastic.” - Ann Australia“Exceptional hosts, great breakfast. Knowledge of what to see in Lake District.”
Property surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Rocklea Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
