When you stay at Rum Doodle B&B in Windermere, you'll be in a national park, within a 15-minute walk of Lake Windermere and World of Beatrix Potter. .This guesthouse is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Ullswater and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Lake Windermere - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
World of Beatrix Potter - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
Old Laundry Theatre - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Bowness Pier - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Getting around
Windermere Station - 17 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 120 min drive
Restaurants
The Westmorland Inn - 9 min walk
Opa - 15 min walk
Trattoria - 12 min walk
Base - 10 min walk
Rastelli Ristorante Italiano - 10 min walk
About this property
Rum Doodle B&B
Rum Doodle B&B offers 9 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. This Windermere guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Stay in one of 9 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
In a national park
Accessibility
No elevator
More
Built in 1879
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Electric kettle
More
Heating
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Host will greet you
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Property is also known as
Rum Doodle Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Hotel
Rum Doodle Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Braemount House Hotel Windermere
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere, Lake District
Rum Doodle B&B
Rum Doodle Bed & Breakfast Windermere Lake District
Rum Doodle B B
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse
Rum Doodle B&B Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Guesthouse Windermere
Rum Doodle B&B Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 242 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 242 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 242 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.6/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew
Mar 18, 2026
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Interesting and quirky.
Friendly staff
Great location
V good breakfast
The staff were wonderful and so friendly.
The room was perfectly clean and fun.
The breakfast was delicious and it felt so cool to have it in our rooms.
A good location and a nice easy walk into town.
We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend. Thank you for the best time.
Isabel
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jessica
Feb 10, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotlessly clean, warm and welcoming B & B. The bedroom is cosy and had a nice drinks station which was replenished daily. The breakfast was delicious and served by friendly staff. I would recommend this place and happily return.
Jessica
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
STEVEN
Dec 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect location, in-between Windermere and Bowness. Lovely clean room, friendly staff and fantastic breakfast 😀
STEVEN
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We loved our stay at Rum Doodle, friendly welcome, lovely building full of character and a spacious room! We were served breakfast in our room which was such a great touch and both mornings, it was delicious!
The staff were very engaging and cared about our needs. We will definitely be back when we return to Windermere 🙂 thanks for a great weekend!
Michael
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul
Nov 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
very clean new refit bathroom great hosts great breakfast great location worth visit
Walking distance to Windermere and Bowness.lovely quirky accomodation comfy beds and a most superb breakfast.couldn’t fault it. Would definitely stay again
Although we arrived early we were able to park, our room was not ready but we were given our keys so that we come come back later. Our room came with breakfast served in the room which we did not know. Superb breakfast every morning. All staff very friendly. 15 mins walk to Bowness or Windermere with buses available to other areas. Great place and location to stay. would definately stay again highly recommended.