Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with the use of Free Local Health Club

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

About this property

In a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this friendly guest house is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Bowness in the Lake District is a 10-minute walk away. Located between Windermere and Bowness, the 4-star Thornbank Guest House has free Wi-Fi and free parking on site. The homely en suite rooms feature flat-screen TV and tea/coffee facilities. Each room also features cake and biscuits. Guests have the use of Choices Gym, Spa and *Pool. This facility is situated 2 miles away and can be reached by bus. The extensive breakfast menu includes a choice of fruit, homemade jam and marmalade, a traditional cooked breakfast or continental and vegetarian options. Locally sourced produce is used.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Fitness centre
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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1 double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
3 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Jane and Mark were fantastic hosts. Lovely guest house absolutely spotless. Lovely breakfast. Close to center.”
Esther
South Africa South Africa
“Wonderful hosts. Linen, bed, towels excellent Healthy, full breakfast”
Xu
China China
“The 2 night stay was so great. The house is located at a bus stop that takes us to both the station and the lake within 10min. The room is cozy and quiet. The shower works good. We ordered breakfast, it’s also nice. The hosts Jane and Mark are...”
Sarah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location and easy parking. Room lovely, clean and comfortable. The breakfast was very good and catered for dietary needs. Easy to check in and owners kept in touch with messages throughout our stay. Would definitely recommend.”
Aida
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The room was really clean with amazing mountain view. It was so spacious. Our hosts were so thoughtful, we had snacks, tea corner and lists of recommendation that came really handy.”
Nichola
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, excellent quality of room and communal facilities”
Yun
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Super friendly reception and we had a great check in! The location is nice and very convenient for parking”
Amal
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
“I would like to sincerely thank the team at your hotel for a wonderful stay. The room was exceptionally clean, well-maintained, and very comfortable — it truly made us feel at home. A special thank you to the owners, Jane and Mark, who were...”
Junaid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff is very pleasant and cooperative. The location is also good.”
Matthew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I can’t praise this place and the lovely couple who run it enough. Jane and Mark were super friendly and had all the information about the local area we wanted. The Location is also ideal for either going to the Lake or going into town. Me and my...”

Managed by Mark and Jane Hibbitt - owners

Company review score: 9.8Based on 364 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We have 3 children. Mark is a fitness fanatic and Jane loves walking the fells with Molly their Tibetan Terrier.

Property information

Thornbank Guest House is owned and run by Jane and Mark Hibbitt. We moved from Derby in 2002 - to escape the rat race - and have been at Thornbank since then. We pride ourselves on the personal service we offer all our guests and are very grateful for all the fabulous reviews we get. A very warm welcome is assured at Thornbank House. The Health Club is now fully open and there is no need to book ahead. It is 2 miles away.

Neighbourhood information

10 minutes walk to a wide variety of lovely shops and restaurants. 15 minutes walk to Lake Windermere. Local bus service runs between Windermere /Bowness/ Ambleside /Grasmere / Keswick. Taxi from the station to Thornbank House takes less than 5 minutes. Free parking on site and on Thornbarrow Rd outside Thornbank House. Local walks taking up to 2 hours allow spectacular views of the Lake District Fells and the Lake from Thornbank House. This is a very low crime area - it is very safe.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with the use of Free Local Health Club takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 06:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 5 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 2 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking for 2 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Breakfast is served between 8:30 and 9:00, and is pre-ordered the night before.

When booking, please provide Thornbank House with your approximate arrival time, and your mobile telephone number (if available).

Guests can enjoy use of the spa and fitness facilities at the Choices Health Club, which is 2 miles from the property. There are complimentary passes for the swimming pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, solarium and gym.

Thornbank will keep your card details in case of any damage or policy breaches.

The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise the guarantee card up to the full amount of the booking.

The total room occupancy includes all children and infants. Room occupancy cannot be exceeded.

The free gym and spa is subject to availability, located 10 minutes drive from the property.

Please inform Thornbank House Offering Breakfast and with the use of Free Local Health Club 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.