Old Court House B&B, Bowness on Windermere (Lake District)

A 19th century former Police station and jail, set in the Lakeland village of Bowness in Windermere.

Summary 19th century buildings Breakfast included Free car parking (on site) Free public car parking (nearby) No smoking Minimum age 10 Facilities Free broadband access Woodland walks Television No luggage storage

Food and Drinks Continental breakfast (included) English breakfast (included) Nearby recreations Recommended walks Pub (walking distance) Museums (a short drive) Historic houses Gardens Golf course (a short drive) Tennis courts (walking distance) Recommended restaurants (walking distance) Theatre (walking distance)

Introduction

The Old Court House is an ideal bed and breakfast holiday location, perfect for sightseeing and touring around England’s largest National Park. The property is 4 star accredited by the AA. All bedrooms have full en-suite shower rooms. A Twin and Double are situated on the ground floor. Each room is fully fitted and contains colour TV, complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, hairdryer and radio alarms and free wireless broadband in most rooms.

There is a 2 night minimum stay at weekends and during the summer months until end september. For Bank Holidays there is a 3 night minimum stay, please use promotional code BANK HOLIDAYS.

History to the present day

It is one of the oldest buildings in Bowness, built in 1843 as the police station and jail and extended in 1858 to incorporate the Court House. One of the bedrooms was the cell to the police station, although there is no evidence of that now.

Food and Drinks

Breakfast is served from 9.00am - 9.30am but can be flexible, starts with cereals, yoghurt, fruit, and juice from the sideboard, plus a selection of tea, cafetière coffee or hot chocolate. Full English breakfast of Cumberland sausage, grilled bacon, mushrooms, beans, vine tomato, eggs fried, scrambled or poached as preferred. Vegetarian option is also available.

Grounds and gardens

To the front of the property is a small patio area where guests can enjoy a drink.

Arrival information and how to find us

Address: The Old Court House, Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria, Lake District, LA23 3AP, United Kingdom

Address: Old Court House, Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, Cumbria LA23 3AP

Check In: From 11.30am Check Out: 10.30am

Directions: From the M6 take Junction 36 onto A590. Continue onto A591 into Windermere village. Drive through the one way system towards Bowness (about a mile) as you arrive in Bowness the Old Court House is on the corner next to the cinema.

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ground floor twin