Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B

Rum Doodle, well it was our first time at The Lakes and it certainly won't be our last! The location was just right with being part way between Windermere town and Bowness and was walkable to both. There were plenty of shops, bars and restaurants in walking distance as well as lake Windermere itself. We found Rum Doodle with ease and was greeted at the door with a smile and friendly man (the owner but didn't catch his name). We were bought a fresh glass of apple and orange juice to our room which was refreshing after a long drive to Windermere. Our room was comfy, not too big or too small, a wardrobe, seating in the bay window, hairdryer, hot drink making facilities, wine glasses with cork screw and bottle opener. Very modern, clean and well presented bathroom with soft and fluffy towels, and a really nice shower. The bed was very comfortable and welcomed after a busy day exploring the surrounding area. Breakfast was really good with cereal, fresh fruit and yogurt, toast, and then a choice of breakfast which were great too. We had a pleasant and informative chat at breakfast with the lady that works there who gave us the heads up on some driving routes to try and avoid which was really useful. After a day out exploring we went back to Rum Doodle to a cleaned room and freshly made bed with the tea and coffee replenished, so we were able to just drop and the bed with a nice cuppa and biscuit. Then out for a walk, some lovely food and a couple of drinks. We couldn't recommend The Lakes and Rum Doodle enough! Well worth every penny

Had a very pleasant stay, it had everything we wanted. The breakfast was delicious, highly recommend. Thank you !!

Tucked away not far from the centre of Windermere is this little quirky gem. The room was very clean and cosy with the usual tea and coffee making facilities. A lovely shower room with a powerful hot shower which helped take away the aches and pains of a four hour journey. The beds were really comfy with super crisp bedding and warm duvets. The breakfast offering was unbelievably good, we plumped for smoked salmon and scrambled eggs which was plentiful, epic! We were sorry we were only there for one night but we will return!

Beautiful BnB, definitely a touch of luxury in every room and the breakfast is exquisite. Private and peaceful with superb care for guests. I would 100% recommend this beautiful peaceful retreat to anyone. Ample parking both at the front and rear of the property. Ideally located for visiting Windemere and further afield. Thank you for having us. We will definitely be back!

I booked to stay at the Rum Doodle for my partners birthday. Prior to arriving I contacted the team to request a king size bed if possible and also ask if there is anything special for the birthday. We arrived a bit later than the early check in time and were at the door. There is available parking which made things easier. Our room was on the ground floor which was perfect as my partner has had some mobility issues recently and on the ground floor made things much easier for him and because it was my partners birthday we got balloon too! All the rooms are themed in relation to the book The Ascent of Rum Doodle. We were in Jungle room and Jungle was the navigator in the story. The room was decorated in a wonderful mix of modern and vintage ‘ with a comfy 4 poster bed. We had a table for two and breakfast was ordered the night before and brought in the morning at the requested time. Breakfast was tasty and had lots of choice. We chose cooked breakfast one gluten free and vegetarian on the first day and then gluten free and smoked salmon with scrambled eggs on muffin the following day all washed down with a lovely pot of coffee and some fresh orange! The rooms are en suite and again absolutely with the added touch of dressing gowns. All in all a wonderful stay and hopefully we will be able to come and visit again. Thank you so much for a lovely weekend and once again sorry for pyjamagate!

Just spent 2 nights at this b&b cannot fault anything here clean room and daily maid if needed plenty of tea coffee ect wonderful choice for breakfast very friendly staff 20 mins walk to bowness lake plenty of parking if you wish not to use car bus stops 5 mins away