Rum Doodle, Windermere B&B

Room stay: Room 3 - Pong. Double bed, small bathroom with shower. Minimal / restricted views. Two nights. Clean and comfortable room with plenty more tea, coffee and hot chocolate in the room than is normally expected - a welcomed thing to see. High and comfortable bed with both a hard and a softer pillow and cushions, two bedside lamps, blind for room blocked most light out, and the tv placement was good. Staff were wonderful - chatty, shared some insights about the local area and could see (and hear) how much they have enjoyed working there. Set the tone to immediately feel relaxed and at home. They even looked after our bags whilst we went off exploring as we had arrived earlier than expected and again when we checked out, we were able to return later to collect some bags before our train. This made a huge impact to what we could do in a short stay! On the feel - As B&Bs can be, had a small number of rooms. We could have gotten lucky but even the feel of the place meant that heading down to the dining room for breakfast all the guests were chatting and welcoming. We had a small conversation with two people who had just completed their stay. Food - we had the smoked salmon and scrambled egg, vegetarian breakfast and pancakes. All were tasty and of a good portion to set you up for the day. Had a selection of yogurt, fruit salad, fruit compote, toast and cereal on the side too. Plenty of salmon with the scrambled eggs. Location - Lots of B&B’s around but the Rum Doodle being a short walk or bus ride away from Windermere station means does allow for easy access to both Windermere and Bowness. Shared by staff that Bowness was usually the slightly more busy town and it did seem it, but we found ourselves there more for food and drink on an evening places like at the Bowness Tap Rooms. Bus at the end of the road was easy to take across to Grasmere.

We've just returned from our two night stay at Rum Doodle and could not be happier with this charming and quirky B&B. We were met at the door and shown to our gorgeous room - The Jungle Room - shown around and offered a drink whilst we settled in. I did the great north swim, hence the stay, and had to be out early before breakfast times. And so we were offered a pack up instead. We were so pleased with our sandwiches, yoghurt with compote, fresh fruit salad, and smoothies! Beats a meal deal any day!! Having a bath in the room was most definitely welcome after my swim, especially since the heavens opened that morning, soaking us (and all my dry clothing) to the bone! I am sad that we didn't find the robes in the wardrobe until we were ready to leave! Breakfast on the Sunday was beautiful. Everything was really high quality and served in our room. The location was excellent, and only 2 mins drive into Bowness or Windermere - you couldn't really ask for a better location. Off-road parking is available but can get a bit tight in the car park. Staff were so helpful, polite, and available when needed.

Very good location :) Parking behind the hotel and some spaces along the road. Run doodle is very charming warm and welcoming. we stayed in room 6 it was absolutely beautiful. The bed was so comfortable and lovely pillows had the best sleep here. Tea and coffee in the room with a kettle. Tv in the room and WiFi. Dressing robes in the wardrobe with hanging space with an iron and small ironing board. There is also a hairdryer in the dressing table. Lots of space in the draws too. Really good powerful and hot shower with lovely fluffy big towels. The room was nice and warm at all times but the added bonus of an oil filled radiator if you get a little cold. We had breakfast in our room both days and it was so good very hot a fresh tasted great. Fresh juices and fresh coffee. The staff are so polite and friendly.

Great location, fantastic breakfast. We had the attic room and it was a perfect escape for 3 nights. Enough room for two of us to spread out with the lounge area and close to everything we wanted to do in the Lake District. The The room was really nicely presented too, loved the bookcase and furniture was gorgeous.

Everything was perfect. A glass of wine on arrival, we were left to get on with settling in and the best breakfast you could hope for. Overall the room was spotless, the shower was great and the fridge for our use was a nice touch. The location is perfect t, halfway between Windermere town and Bowness by the lake. Both easily walkable in 15 minutes. An ideal spot. Would recommend and would stay here again.