Hostel Thornbank House in Windermere 

Families are welcome. High chairs and cots are available on request.Disabled facilities are available, please contact the hotel directly for more details.

The extensive breakfast menu will set you up for the day's activities - a superb choice of fruit or the traditional cooked breakfast using local produce. Packed lunches are also available and individual dietary needs can be accommodated.

Found in the heart of the Lake District, this guest house is within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness. Bowness is the ideal base for mountain climbing, canoeing, sailing, walking or just relaxing and enjoying the scenery. A gentle stroll takes you to the shops in Windermere and Bowness, together with restaurants and bars. Alternatively enjoy a round of golf in the superb surroundings at the Windermere Golf Club.Why not see the original art work and mini village museum dedicated to Beatrix Potter and her work. Coniston, Grasmere and Ambleside are also within driving distance and are perfect for shopping.Alternatively visit the Brockhole with 30 acres to enjoy, including woodland, gardens and adventure playgrounds open all year followed by picnic or coffee on the outdoor terrace cafe.Be amazed by the new changes at the South Lakes Wild Animal Park including aerial walkways and viewpoints. Walk amongst 100 lemurs living wild in the park.Advice is on hand for those wishing to sight-see, walk or tour the area.

By Car:- Leave the M6 at junction 36.- Follow the A591 to Windermere (do not leave A591).- When you arrive at Windermere, turn left at the Nat West bank and follow the one way system through the village for the Lake.- After about 800 metres turn left into Thornbarrow Road, immediately after the pedestrian crossing.- Thornbank is 30 metres further up on the left. We have a blue sign.Car parking is available at the house.By Train:- The mainline connection to Windermere is Oxenholme. The connection from Oxenholme to Windermere takes 20 minutes.Car hire can be arranged for delivery to Windermere station or Thornbank House.

Situated in a peaceful residential area of Windermere, this charming guest house is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, within walking distance of Bowness, in the English Lake District.Thornbank Guest House is located between Windermere and Bowness on the lake. This position gives you the opportunity to visit a wealth of attractions; from quaint little villages enriched in history to the spectacular scenic beauty the area has to offer.Recently awarded 4 stars by the English Tourism Council, Mark and Jane Hibbitt welcome you into their family home to share a friendly and informal atmosphere, complemented by an excellent quality of service.

Thornbank House will add an additional cost to all payments made by credit card (a smaller charge applies to debit cards).Thornbank House does not accept payments by American Express.When booking, please provide Thornbank House with your approximate arrival time, and your mobile telephone number (if available).