Melbourne Guest House

The perfect B&B. Great location and B&B was lovey, had everything we need. I only spoke to Julie on the phone but she makes a great breakfast and Russell was the perfect host. A short walk down to the lake, shops and pubs, bonus that we were able to park our car in one of their reserved spaces. A great B&B we will certainly book again and highly recommend.

Spotlessly clean, very welcoming and friendly hosts. Massive choice at breakfast, beautifully presented. Extremely helpful, nothing too much trouble. Lovely comfy bed and pillows. Perfectly placed to walk in to Windermere or Bowness.

Lovely guest house, bedroom wasn't very big but was adequate. Everything was clean . The breakfast was fab . And the hosts really friendly. The guest house is in a great location. Would definitely go back there. A big thank you for a very pleasant stay

Fantastic stay yet again at The Melbourne. Julie and Russell are the perfect hosts. The rooms are really comfortable, and spotlessly clean. The breakfasts are outstanding and one of the best we have had in The Lake District. So much choice, from a full english, to fresh fruit, yoghurts, toast and croissants. Tea, coffee and fruit juice is freely available. Nothing is too much trouble and it’s like being in a home away from home, we absolutely love this place. Helen and David from York

Quaint little guest house ideally situated close to the town. Everything at hand within minutes of walking distance. Friendly host. Comfortable room. Breakfast ample, lovely little breakfast room and great service. Would recomened and would stay again..

Julie and her husband were extremely convivial hosts and gave us really good advice on what to do and where to go e.g local restaurants, pubs, outings etc. The room and ensuite although compact, provided everything we needed and expected from a “traditional “ bnb. As for the breakfasts, they were one of the best we had in our 3 weeks in England. Centrally located in a quiet street you were literally a couple of minutes walk to the Main Street with everything a traveller wants or needs. Monica and Maurice NZ

An odd one this. A few things let it down. Bedroon small but adiquate. Clean. Comfy bed. The 'wardrobe' was 6 hangers on the wall in a position that if anything hung there it would be draped at the side of where the kettle plugged in and standing. Bit hazardos ? On arrival continually rang the phone number(s) indicated on the boards outside but no anwser. No one about. After waiting about 15 mins with our cases I aukwardly walked through to the dining area shouting hello. Then owner appeared sayinig if we had been ringing he'd not heard it. He waved an envelope that had been on a table inside the door with our name on it etc. Bit confused there. Were we supposed to walk in see the envelope and take that as booking in ? First morning we came down to what we thought would be breakfast. (blerb in roon said 8am - 9am) Expecting a nice leasurely wake up to begin the day over coffe and a full English etc. Nothing ....... and no one about ! Didn't get any explanation until we met the owner in the street on the last full day of our stay. Seems the cook was off this week and would we like a breakfast on the last morning of our stay before going home? Not ideal . . . .

Greatly located place, very cosy feel. Warmly welcomed by the lovely couple who run the house, who keep it very tidy and super clean! Julie left refreshments next to our luggage when we collected them to leave, such a lovely gesture! Couldn’t have had a better experience and definitely recommend!! If ever back in Bowness we know where to stay. Thank you so much!

A very enjoyable stay, host very friendly and professional nothing to much trouble would highly recommend Guest House to anyone. The free parking a big bonus considering how near the location is for Windermere lake. Breakfast options superb with the Guest House being near to numerous option for lunch and dinner.