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Liz& Chris where lovely hosts, comfy bed, nice and clean room, breakfast made from fresh, & really tasty, would highly recommend a stay.

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Brilliant! Liz

I booked late so was lucky to find accommodation. Chris and Liz are fantastic hosts! Warm, welcoming, with a great skill for understanding their guests needs. As a first time visitor to the Lake District, Liz gave me some great tips on where to go, bus journeys, places to eat. Food was excellent with a wide selection of options. My room had everything you want; comfortable (and large!) bed, lots of space, and easy to use shower. Everything to help make your stay relaxing.Chris and Liz are really friendly and helpful. Definitely would stay again when I return to the Lakes.

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Come back, we miss you! Liz

The owners were very welcoming warm in personality and very accomadating to our every need.The food was very nice and our room was very clean pleasant and comfortable. We could delight in the sound of the lovely beck from our bedroom landing. A delightful place to stay and would highly recommend to any traveller.Catherine and Teresa..

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It was lovely to meet you and to see you enjoying our beautiful Lake district. Chris

Friendly helpful hosts, superb location, great breakfast. First time staying in a B&B for a very long time and would happily repeat based on this experience.

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A good breakfast is such a lovely way to start the day, don't you think?

Fantastic 3 day stay at the Rocklea ,Liz & Chris were amazing hosts very helpful and knowledgeable of the area, great breakfast with a lot of choice and freshly cooked,the room was absolutely perfect with fridge in the room with fresh milk and water a bonus.TThanks to you both for a lovely stay and looking forward to coming back next yeay

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And we look forward to seeing you again, Brian. Chris

Chris and Liz are so welcoming and attentive. They work so well as a team. Oh my goodness…the breakfast?! It was beautiful and the choices great. The breakfast kept us going until supper time. What a beautiful and comfortable home you have. Thank you very much for a wonderful stay. Our room was very comfortable and attended to, during our stay.My wife and would recommend this beautiful place to all our friends and family.

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We found the stay excellent with lovely bespoke breakfast ideas, modern airy room and friendly hosts. Definitely be back.

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So glad you enjoyed our breakfast menu - we like our breakfast too. Chris

Beautiful rooms, central location. Chris and Liz were wonderful hosts and I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

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What a lovely review.Thank you so much. Chris

Very welcoming and hospitable.Clean and tidy - 5*+ breakfasts!!Thank you

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And a great breakfast makes a great start to the day! Liz

We stayed in your beautiful. room Castlerigg with it's double windows and fantastic king size bed which was so comfy , breakfast cooked by Chris was amazing and Liz was so informative both of these people need a 100% plus for this accomodations so thanks for a lovely stay

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Castlerigg superking ensuite is a lovely room, isn't it.And having that quiet hotel-=quality fridge with chilled milk & water makes it all the nicer, I think. Liz

Everything was perfect the room was clean and perfect for us . Good choice for breakfast and liz and Chris made us feel at home .

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Many thanks for your feedback. Liz

We stayed seven nights at the Rocklea guest house (July 6-13th 2024) and enjoyed our stay. The location on Lake Road is ideal being positioned between Windermere and Bowness making both readily accessible. Liz and Chris worked very hard to make our stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible and they succeeded. Our room was spacious and quiet and just the right temperature. The shower was excellent with water at just the right pressure and temperature. Everything at breakfast was perfect. We look forward to our next stay.

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Wow!Thanks Liz

I travelled with my son, and we had such a wonderful stay at Rocklea. Chris and Liz made our time in Lake District so enjoyable, they shared with us tips & advise for outing and walks, very useful. The location is superb, easy access from the train station and bus stops. The room is beautiful and cosy, the bed is super comfortable and the cooked breakfast was sooo good !! Thank you so much Chris and Liz for the hospitality.. we look forward to be back !

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We do enjoy suggesting great things to do; it gives us pleasure to help our guests enjoy their stay.

Fantastic home from home thanks to Chris and Liz. We were so well looked after, wish we'd booked for longer. Great location for car, buses, trains and boats on the doorstep. Set back from the main road so no noise but close enough to explore the local area on foot. Fantastic room with ensuite, lovely little extra touches, fresh water and milk in the fridge for our arrival and personalised breakfast which we ordered the day before so no fuss. Sat in the sunshine with a cuppa and the Brook at our feet, relaxing after a long day exploring. Will definitely be back thanks Chris & Liz

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Glad to know that we made your break away that much more enjoyable.Chris

We have just spent a week at Rocklea for our wedding anniversary.Liz & Crhis, were very welcoming from the arrival and throughout our stay in the lake district. Liz was very knowledgeable on the area and gave us daily tips and ideas of places to visit throughout our stay. Chris was 'the king' of the kitchen and cooked us lovely breakfasts every day with a good selection of breakfasts to choose from. During our stay we had the full English, pancakes and porridge which were all very tasty! Compliments to the chef!😊 Liz made sure we were topped up with fresh tea/coffee, fresh orange juice and in good supply of toast! 😊We started our stay in the Catbells room and was then very kindly then was offered a free upgrade into Castleriggg which was a larger room due to it being our wedding anniversary.We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rocklea and will recommend it to anyone who wishes to visit the lake district. As stated above Liz and Chris were very kind and helpful throughout our stay. A 10/10 stay at Rocklea. Both rooms were very comfortable, plenty of space. Thanks especially to Liz and Chris, it was a pleasure to meet you both.

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Gosh, thank you So much!And Castlerigg superking ensuite is my favourite room.Glad you enjoyed it :-). Liz

We found the Rocklea a great place to stay and excellent location between windermere and Bo'ness. Also handy for bus services to travel around most locations we wanted to visit. Chris and liz always helpful when needed and made breakfast an entertaining occasion.

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Glad you had a lovely stay and we look forward to seeing you again Arthur. Chris

Nice place to stay, well located and well managed. Highly recommended.

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What an accurate and to the point review! Chris

We were made very welcome by Chris and Liz, The place was Immaculate and a very homely feel, all the little bits of novelties which make the stay so pleasant, Breakfast was brilliant and well presented,Location great, All in all it is everything you could wish for!Thank you Guys.

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Many thanks. Regards, Liz

We have just returned from 4 nights in the Lake District, staying at the Rocklea B&B.We had never been to the area before, so it was great to have such knowledgeable hosts, who were able to recommend activities, and local buses to use to get the most out of our stay.The accommodation was really clean and very comfortable. There was a lot of choice for breakfast, we always went for the full English breakfast, which was very tasty and kept us full for most of the day.The accommodation was in a very good location, only a very short distance from Windermere town and also an easy walking distance from Bowness which has many pubs and restaurants to choose from and where you can pick up the boats to tour Lake Windermere.We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Lake District and would highly recommend Rocklea as a place to stay.

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What a great review that really helps future visitors. Regards, Chris

Rocklea was a good choice and I was made to feel welcome by Liz and Chris. Would recommend. Thank you both.

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It was lovely to meet you and we're really pleased you enjoyed your sty. Liz & Chris

Great accomodating hosts provided awesome breakfasts from a good selection. Very clean warm and comfortable. Liz provided very helpful insights into the area so hopefully one day I will return from New Zealand

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We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Liz

Chris and Liz are a very welcoming and hospital couple, made us very welcome from the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Accommodation very clean and tidy, great selection for breakfast. Location very convenient, only 5 minute walk to Windermere. Nice traditional pub serving good traditional pub grub just across road. Will certainly return.Dorothy and Alf Aspey

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It was lovely to see you enjoying your stay with us. We would love to see you back again.Regards, Chris

Wonderful time ,are hosts could not do enough, Breakfast and rooms excellent,we had a wonderful break,back again soon

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And we look forward to you coming back too. Chris

Very welcoming,and lovely room, great breakfast, only slight thing was two single beds pushed together to form a doublebut overall excellent would throughly recommend

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It was lovely to see you enjoying our freshly made pancakes with Greek yoghurt & fresh fruit salad. Your bed was a superking and a proper 'zip & link' hotel-quality bed, not two single beds pushed together.

Amazing hospitality from Liz and Chris. Rooms were very clean and breakfast was exceptional. Hosting was very good, Liz and Chris made sure we were looked after, If we were to come back to windermere we would stay at Rocklea!

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Gosh, many thanks! Liz

This was our first visit to the area for 35 years and we will be visiting again.The room was very nice with an extremely comfortable large bed. The room didn't lack anything and was very clean. The breakfast was delicious, with a variety of choice, and extras of cereals etc if required.Liz was very organised on our arrival, offering leaflets, recommending places to visit and information on the bus services.Chris was very chatty and interesting when we saw him at breakfast.

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We're thrilled to know all the hard work we've put into Rocklea has helped you have a great holiday. Regards, Liz

We had a wonderful stay in Rocklea. Liz was extremely helpful in sorting out our Beatrix Potter House reservation, we would not be able to do it without her help. The room was lovely and very clean. Breakfast was amazing. Highly recommended.

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It was my pleasure Huay! Warm regards, Liz

Lovely stay, very beautiful room and place! Lovely hosts- liz and Chris!Breakfast was absolutely amazing!

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We do take a great deal of pride in helping our guests enjoy their stays.It's lovely to know you enjoyed your stay. Chris

We had a lovely stay. Liz & Chris are great host always there to help. Highly recommended !

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We're really please you enjoyed your room with its fridge.

The room was clean and comfortable and Liz and Chris are so helpful and friendly . The breakfastis varied and all delicious.I would definitely recommend staying at Rocklea.

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So glad your room with its lovely view over the stream and trees. Chris

We recently had a wonderful stay at Rocklea. Liz and Chris are amazing hosts and made us feel very welcome. A great quiet location within walking distance of Bowness and Windermere. We loved all the personal touches, which made our stay even more relaxing, such as a mini fridge in our room with cold water and milk (which was replenished daily). Breakfast was amazing - all freshly cooked to order. We look forward to our next visit.

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And we look forward to seeing you again too. Chris

We stayed for the weekend at the Rocklea .it had a lovely view from are window the the room was fine and suitable for are needs .the owners were lovely people and offered plenty of places to visit while we were here .the breakfast was great.and definitely recommend it to anyone.we will be coming booking to stay here again in July .

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Thank you for your very kind review and we look forward to seeing you in July. Chris

Beautiful house very charming n helpful owner,room is very clean n comfortable also early morning owner cooked big breakfast very delicious for us . We will be back here again

We arrived at Rocklea at about half 10 in the morning. We were greeted by Liz. She was so friendly and immediately welcomed us.She showed us to our beautiful room. We had visited once before with the previous owners. We were given the same room. However the upgrades were lovely! The bed was comfortable, the breakfast service was great. We were given a choice for breakfast and ordered the day we got there.I ordered the cinnamon porridge and my husband had the avocado and poached eggs with chorizo on sour dough! Could recommend both!We will 100% be staying here again and will recommend to all our friends! Thanks again for a very memorable stay!

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.. Oh, my word, you're making us blush!But we do take pride in providing good service for our guests.Chris

We have just spent a few nights at the Rocklea Guest House, and truly enjoyed our stay. The room (Ullswater) was extremely clean and spacious, with 2 comfy armchairs to relax in after busy days. The breakfast choice was brilliant with fantastic home cooked Sourdough. I would recommend anyone staying, to try the poached egg, with avocado & Chorizo (Thanks Chris) . DELICIOUS. Liz was so friendly and made us feel at home. We would definitely stay here again.

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Gosh, what lovely compliments!But we buy our sourdough; it's the pancakes we make from scratch - and they're yummy!

We enjoyed the stay very much even though the weather was quite mixedplace is ve well kept

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Yes, it was wet weather wasn't it- but it was good knowing you had a lovely warm room and good shower.

Lovely stay, chris and liz were really good hosts and nothing was to much trouble for them. Breakfast was really good with plenty of choices and nicely cooked, the room which was advertised as small was really not, i have definately stayed in smaller rooms in the lakes.The guest house is nicely situated between windermere and bowness.all in all a really pleasant stay, couldn't fault the place

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Many thanks for your kind review.

We arrived at Rocklea to a lovely host Chris , he showed us to our room which was fantasticand very clean , massive bed , sofa with big t.v, 2 chairs and small table to sit at , great size bathroom with a double shower , breakfast was all freshly cooked served by Liz who was brilliantand very welcoming , anything you needed they were very helpful, over the road was a great pub which served brilliant food , the BnB is between Windermere and bowerness and set back from the main rd so was very quiet, we will definitely go back and recommend it to family and friends Thankyou Chris n Liz for a lovely stay .

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Gosh, many thanks.And I'm glad you liked 'Castlerigg'; it is a lovely room, isn't it!Liz

Our hosts were very friendly and helpful, thank you Chris and Liz.The ground floor room was tidy and modern.Loved the shower.Although its tight, we managed well and enjoyed our stay in the room.Loved that it had a small fridge.Breakfast was lovely and great variety.A bit stressful to book a specific time, but understand hosts want to plan and ensure everyone eats warm food.Perhaps in future good idea to hire one person to help with breakfast as business grows. Good location. I would stay there again.

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I agree; it is nice, wandering down for breakfast when it suits. But we're not a multi-staffed hotel and we won't serve tired food that was cooked in bulk some hours before.We are a humble little B&B couple who get rave reviews for giving our guests the freshest, tastiest breakfast possible. Which is why you loved your made-from-scratch pancakes, still piping hot from the pan :-).

The room was quite small, but the beds were very comfortable. Breakfasts were so good with an amazing variety. Good location for both the town and the lake. Thank you Chris and Liz for a lovely stay

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Thank you for your kind review.Yes,you booked our smallest room which has our lowest tariff.I'm glad you slept so well; we like those hotel-quality beds too.Liz

We had a wonderful time at Rocklea, we can’t recommend it highly enough. This is the best guesthouse we’ve ever stayed at and we’ll make sure to come again next time we’re in the Lake District.The guesthouse is great, and the room we stayed in (Ullswater) was perfect - beautiful, bright, spacious and comfortable. It had everything we needed. Waking up to the sound of a little stream just outside the room was the cherry on top of the cake.Liz and Chris made us feel like at home. The breakfasts they made were superb and they gave us great tips for hikes, places to eat in and cultural sites. They really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable - Liz even called us while we were out to let us know about an incident at the station that would impact our journey back to London, which made all the difference as it meant we were able to plan in advance and catch an earlier tran than we had originally planned. They really are amazing hosts.Thanks Liz and Chris for a wonderful stay, we will come again!

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... Gosh! Thanks!Liz

The owners very nice and helpful. Accommodation clean and fresh looking a fridge in the room with fresh milk and water with glasses every day. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and would recommend to other people and would go again .

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Christine.Thank-you for your review Christine - much appreciated.... Chris and Liz

Spacious light filled room with comfortable seating as well as the more expected comfortable bed and ensuite facilities.The breakfast was creatively just a little bit different from standard, beautifully presented.Liz and Chris are warmly welcoming hosts, happy to help you to make the most of your time in the lakes.

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Ruth, thanks for a nice review... Much appreciated... Chris and Liz

Our room was stunning, so comfortable and bright.Location was excellent, with easy walk to restaurant shops etc, plus a few hiking trails.Owners were sensational and could not have been friendly and informative.Thanks, ps we will be back

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Thanks for a great review Rodney.Hope to see you again.... Chris and Liz

Liz and Chris very helpful we enjoyed our second stay in the Ullswater room breakfast was excellent it’s close by Windermere and Bowness bus stops and train station within a short walk would certainly stay here again.

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Stefan, thank-you for your review. Great to have met you.... Chris and Liz

Our stay at Rocklea is what you would wish for, clean cosy and comfortable. We were looked after by Liz and Chris, they were very helpful in guiding us to were we wanted to go. The breakfasts were excellent. We highly recommend Rocklea B & B.

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Thanks Rob.Lovely to have met you... Chris and Liz

We absolutely loved our stay at Rocklea!Such a lovely room,super comfy and clean with many thoughtful complimentary extras such as chilled water and milk in the fridge. The location was perfect for walking into both Windermere and Bowness, or if you're feeling lazy, the pub across the road serves excellent fish and chips. The nearby short walk up to Orrest Head is a must for outstanding views of the lake and surrounding area.Thanks again Liz and Chris for your delicious breakfasts and for looking after us so well. We are already planning a return visit!

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Thank-you Rosi.... much appreciated and great to have met you.... Chris and Liz

The whole experience was great. The room and breakfasts were fantastic and location just brilliant for getting around the surrounding area. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would definitely return....thankyou

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Diane, thank you for taking the trouble to put in your review.... Chris and Liz

We were greeted with so much warmth by Lis and Chris. It was a very comfortable stay. The room was excellent with all basic necessities provided. The sound of the stream passing by was very pleasant. The fresh breakfast made by Chris every morning completely made our day. It was very good food. We had a great time and Lis helped us a lot with all the things we can do around the place. Highly recommend this place if you are visiting Windermere.

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Keertana, thank-you for your review.Lovely to have met you... Chris and Liz

We had a great 5 day stay here and I can’t recommend enough. Chris & Liz were perfect hosts, very accommodating and a mine of information on how best to enjoy the area. Our room was large and airy, very comfortable very large bed, seating areas at two different windows. The ensuite had a lovely large shower and everywhere was spotless. I have to say the breakfast menu was second to none, delicious.Lots of nice places to eat out, all within walking distance.

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Josie, great to have met you and thank-you for a nice review.... Chris

The staff were very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was excellent with great choices.The room was clean and attractive.

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Thanks Lesley,great to have met you.... Chris and Liz

Our stay could not have been any better. The guesthouse is at a great location, only around 15 mins walk from the lake and 5 mins from the town centre. The room was spacious, clean and the bed very comfy. Breakfast was the best I've ever had in a guesthouse/hotel and overall Liz, Chris and Chris' sister (forgot the name, sorry) truly deserve a medal for being such amazing hosts. Would 100% return and recommend.

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Alexa, the sister's name is Dianne.She has returned to New Zealand.Thank-you for a lovely review.Nice to have met you... Chris

Had a lovely 2 night stay, lovely big room spotless,Throughout lovely welcoming hosts. Breakfast cooked to perfection lovely quiet location, only 10 min walk to town would throughly reccomend situated next to the lovely stream

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Lovely to have met you Kay and thanks for the review.The beck is bubbling next to me right now... Chris

Good position.Lovely room.Wonderful hosts and good breakfast.

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Valda, thank youfor your review.Lovely to have met you... Chris

We had a really enjoyable 3 night stay at Rocklea B & B.It was really clean, beautifully decorated with a coffee, tea, hot chocolate and a fridge in our room.The breakfasts were amazing (such a choice) and Liz & Chris were perfect Hosts.They come from New Zealand and you can tell they really love the Lake District and are full of tips and information. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again when we next visit Windermere.

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Thanks Linda.Lovely to have met you.... Chris and Liz

The room was lovely and Chris ,Liz and Diane were superb host who couldn’t do enough for my mum and me . The breakfast was excellent couldn’t ask for anything better

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Lovely to have et you and your Mum Jane.Thank-you for your generous review... Chris

We spent three comfortable nights at 'Rocklea'. Our room was clean and tidy with good facilities. Liz and Chris are two very friendly hosts. Liz served us some super breakfasts and was very attentive. We are two happy hikers that would be happy to return.

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Mick, thanks for your endorsement and great to meet you- its what running a B&B is all about.... Chris and Liz.

Warm friendly welcome.Liz and Chris are really lovely friendly people.So helpful as well.Helped me with checking ferry times etc.Nothing was too much trouble.Awesome full English breakfast, so nice not to have everything swimming in fat.Great coffee as well!Room was clean and had all the amenities.Town, pubs and restaurants 5 mins walk.Perfect and made our stay great.

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Gosh, what a lovely review.Many thanks, Liz & Chris

Fabulous building, exceptionally clean, beautiful food.Will definitely stay again when we return to Windermere.

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... And we really look forward to seeing you again. Warm regards, Liz

Just returned from a lovely stay at the Rocklea. The room we had was comfortable, clean and spacious with a super king size bed and beautiful linens. There was also a couple of wing backed chairs and throws for sitting and watching the world (or tv 😂) go by.The breakfast choice, chosen the night before to save waste - great idea - was extensive including: full English, pancakes, sourdough toast with avocado and poached eggs; fruit and yoghurt; along with the usual breakfast accompaniments.Chris and Liz are great hosts - we will definitely return.

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Wow! Chris

Liz and Chris made us feel so welcome, a real home from home. Our room was lovely overall. Liz sorted the issue with the bathroom floor being cold by leaving us an extra mat which made all the difference.It was very cold weather which perhaps made it seem worse than it was. The main thing is that it was dealt with very quickly. Rocklea is in a good location particularly for walking to boweness and into windermere and exploring the area. It was great getting updates from liz on local weather and walking conditions. The breakfast and the breakfast room were both lovely and unlimited tea and coffee made it even better. Would definitely stay again and reccommend to others.

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Oh, wow.It's accurate and very thorough.I confess, I like to sit in Ullswater (when it's not used, of course !) and soak in the views.It was lovely to meet you.All the best! Liz & Chris

Lovely weekend away at Rocklea.Very welcominghosts,nothing too much trouble.Beautiful spaciousroom.Wouldhighly recommend

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What a lovely early Christmas present.Much appreciated. Chris

Thank you to Liz & Chris. Excellent all round. Room had everything, breakfast to die for. Good location 10 out of 10

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Many thanks!Chris

Perfecta gorgeous comfortable roomawesome breakfast 👌 andLiz and Chrisare sofriendlynothing was to much troublewe hada brilliantfew days and will definitely beback.

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It was lovely to see you enjoying yourselves so much. And we'll hold you to your return visit! Liz

Stayed at Rocklea for 2 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. Liz & Chris were both so welcoming and made fantastic recommendations on local food, drinks, walks and other things to do. Room was clean, food was great, and location was superb with short walks to both Windermere & Bowness. We hope to return again in the future to Rocklea!

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Many thanks, Matt.We take pride in finding out what our guests want to do while holidaying with us so we can give helpful tips to make their stay even better. Chris

Lovely guesthouse stay close to Windermere.Great size room, beautifully presented and excellent breakfast. The hosts were most welcoming. Would thoroughly recommend!

We stayed at Rocklea for a wee holiday in the Lake District. It was a great find, absolutely would recommend staying here, breakfast was really tasty and served with care. Nothing was too much bother. Even set a table in the breakfast room for us to have a carry-out Chinese. They offered advice on local places of interest and places to eat out. Rocklea was only 5-10 minutes walk into Windermere with nice shops and restaurants, also only a short walk down the hill to Bowness. Our room was comfy and we were supplied with tea, coffee and hot chocolate. The shower was nice and big with good hot water. Also had a tv with free view. Would definitely stay here again with such a nice couple. We wish you every success in your business.

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Gosh, what a detailed and accurate review!Thank you so much for this - it helps people to book us with confidence.This is such a Big help for our small and independent family business. Chris

Beautiful room breakfast was delicious plenty to choose from Liz and Chris were excellent hosts very informative of the area gave suggestions of places we might like to visitWould like to visit again

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Wow!It was good to know we helped you enjoy your stay. Come again! Chris

We so enjoyed our stay at Rocklea ,our hosts were so friendly informative and helpful .Breakfast was amazing and we will certainly return when we are able to visit the beautifulLakes .

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Many thanks. Liz

5 🌟 accommodation, 5 🌟 hosting. Breakfast amazing. I would recommend it to friends and family.

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Gosh, many thanks!Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and the superking bed. Regards, Liz

Excellent guesthouse

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Many thanks, John. Regards, Chris

If you are looking for a very lovely comfortable B&B in the Lake District Windermere then look no further than the Rocklea. The welcome given to you by Chris and Liz is lovely and they cannot do enough for you nothing is any trouble; if you need information about the local area then these two will have the knowledge to make your stay one of the best experiences.From the time you arrive to you depart they are there making you feel the holiday vibe.The breakfast menu is exceptional prepared how ever you like it and all cooked fresh and when you require it no prepared food here excellent choice and was to die for.The rooms are clean a good size and kept to a high standard and if you need any extras then just ask nothing is any trouble.A lovely friendly couple a B&B in a great location near to Windermere and Bowness towns we wish you all the success in the world with this venture and would have no hesitation staying here again.Thank you Chris and Liz we had a great stay and weekendKeith & Kim xx

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... Wow!! Gosh, we don't know what to say (but it's all true, of course :-))

Recently stayed at Rocklea, we stayed in a lovely room with a super king size bed, the hosts Liz & Ian are very warm & welcoming, delicious choice of breakfast, good location, plenty of off road parking, throughly enjoyed the experience.

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So pleased you enjoyed your stay, Julie.Cheers, Chris & Liz

Beautiful stay and great hospitality Thank you Chris Thank you Lisa for the big heart

We had a great time, the rooms are spotless, breakfast was great, and Chris and Liz were the perfect hosts, Thankyou, Howard and Michelle

We had the most wonderful stay at Rocklea House for four days visiting some amazing places around Windermere. Our hosts, Liz and Chris were fantastic and so welcoming and helpful throughout our stay. Nothing was any trouble and their knowledge of the area and things to do and see was very helpful. Our room was really comfortable and the breakfasts were of an awesome quality and the variety was outstanding. Thank you for having us stay with you and we hope that when we are in the UK again we can revisit. Garry & Jenny

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Oh, wow! I'm a bit speechless. But very pleased. Thank you so much!

Had a lovely stay at Rocklea recently. Chris and Liz were wonderful hosts and gave us lots of information about the area and places to visit. The location was excellent allowing you to visit Windermere and Bowness easily, and the stream running alongside very calming. Rooms were spotless and breakfasts superb with many different choices. Would highly recommend Rocklea and will definitely stay again in the future.

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Wow, thank you so much!We do try very hard to make each guest's stay as enjoyable as possible. It's nice to know we're making a difference.

Marvellous accommodation and Marvellous hosts.Fantastic service great breakfast Won't hesitate to recommend this beautiful place.Thank you Liz and Chris.

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Gosh, thanks! Liz

Stayed recently at rocklea and had a very enjoyable stay. Our hosts were very welcoming and friendly. The breakfasts are excellent with many choices to cater for all needs. Would definitely recommend rocklea which is ideally placed for all the attractions in bowness and windermere itself. I shall definitely return in the future.

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Thank you so much! Liz

We stayed for 3 nights great location & our room was very comfortable, we even had a fridge in our room, when we arrived Liz was so helpful with lots of information about the area, our breakfast was really good, if you stay try the pancakes they are amazing, Liz & Chris are great hosts & so helpful 5 ⭐️ I would highly recommend staying here Denise & Barry 😊

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Wow!Your feedback is much appreciated.

My husband and I stayed the night before a charity event where we had to arrive early in the morning. I called ahead of my booking to check what time breakfast was served.When I asked if it was possible to have an early breakfast they were happy to accommodate.I contacted 6 B&B's to ask if this would be possible.I didn't receive a response from 2, a no from 2 and only Rocklea and one other were willing to put themselves out.Lovely couple who couldn't do enough for us. We even had a full English.

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Gosh, what a lovely review - and accurate :-).In these days it's good to be able to support charity events.As we are owners / operators, we were happy to do our bit - even it meant being up at 6:30am so lovely guests could have a Full English breakfast at 7:30am!

Beautiful accommodation in a great location.Liz and Chris were fantastic hosts.Nothing was too much trouble.Breakfast looked as good as it tasted.My daughter and I had a wonderful stay and will definitely be back.

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Thank you so much for your review.As you know we've just moved to Rocklea and made quite a few changes.So we're thrilled that you not only liked what we've done but had a great time here in The Lakes as well.

We really enjoyed our stay at Rocklea guesthouse, the room (Ullswater) was lovely and the food was very good. Its in a great location to explore Windermere and Bowness. Chris and Liz are very welcoming and we would love to stay again.

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Wow, what a lovely review!Thank you so much. As new owners we've made a lot of improvements and it's great to know that our guests really like them. Warm regards, Liz

Excellent location- superb breakfast and room. Owners very friendly and helpful

We had a spacious room with seating area and a large bathroom, which really suited us. The room had a lovely view. The breakfast was great, our host Ian couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

House and room were both lovely. We felt very comfortable and welcomed.

Great location perfectly situated for Windermere village and bowness. Breakfast was tasty with lots of options. Great hosts would definitely stay again

Normally use hotels, but decided to go for bed and breakfast this time. Great choice, could not have asked for better B & B. Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival. Breakfast each day was excellent.

We had a wonderful stay at Rocklea. The room itself was very well kept, clean and practical with ample space and a very much needed en suite. The breakfast kept us going until late afternoon and had a good selection, with both hosts very welcoming and friendly.Really recommend booking wiith Rocklea, you won't be disappointed!

Very comfortable room everything you need. Hosts were very friendly and the breakfast was wonderful and plentiful. Hope to return.

The accommodation was fabulous all you could ask for when going away, the host could not have done more for you from asking about any allergies for your food to making sure you had more than enough, the breakfast options were above and beyond would highly recommend Rocklea

Situated just on the edge of Windermere but close enough to walk into Bowness. The rooms were clean and comfortable. Ian, the owner, was very helpful. We would certainly recommend the Rockleato anyone who asked for a location close to the South Lakes area.

Perfect quiet setting.Excellent breakfast and welcoming host.

Comfortable beds, nice shower,good breakfast, twin room a little tight on space ,hosts were very hospitable and helpful, nothing seemed to be too much trouble to make our stay comfortable

An real peaceful location with amazing breakfasts , lovely clean rooms with lovely hosts , plus the added bonus of a relaxing brook near by .

The Rocklea is a very comfortable place to stay, it is with in easy walking distance to the lake. The hosts are very helpful and are very welcoming. The room we stayed in is quite spacious and has a good sized ensuite. We have now stayed here for the last 2 years and have enjoyed it both times, we will definitely be back in the future. We really recommend it as a good place to stay when you are in Windermere.

Great host, very knowledgable of the area and gave us great advice. Amazing breakfast, clean room and will definitely return.

The host was very welcoming, a great source of local knowledge and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location is great and breakfast was delightful with lots of optional extras. I would definitely stay here again.

Would definitely recommend this guest house. spotlessly clean , very comfortable and well positioned. Our host Ian was most welcoming and did everything to ensure our visit was enjoyable. Excellent breakfasts and close to many restaurants and pubs for evening meals. Will definitely be staying there again.

What an amazing little gem in the perfect location of Windermere! The B&B is tucked away from the busy streets, but a short walk away from the hustle and bustle of both Windermere and Bowness on Windermere. Our room was nice and clean with a nice en-suit bathroom! The breakfast was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I had the vegetarian cooked breakfast(chefs kiss*) and my partner had the full English! There was plenty of tea/coffee, fruit and pastries on offer! Our Hosts Lynn and Ian were super attentive and helpful! We cannot say enough good words about our stay at Rocklea!

Rocklea is a lovely Guest House. Within walking distance of the lake for boat rides and walks. Restaurants within 10 mins ..no need to use the car. Breakfast was excellent and the hosts very friendly.We had a top floor room which overlooked a stream, clean and very comfortable.

From the moment we arrived at the Rocklea, Ian (our host) was welcoming and attentive to our every need. The room itself was immaculate and the dual aspect ensured that we knew we were in the Lake District. Breakfast was everything that you'd expect and set us up nicely before we headed out for the day. So pleased that we came across the Rocklea as it made our trip that much more special. I would not hesitate to recommend Ian and the Rocklea to others, so if you get the opportunity to visit Windermere, make sure you're staying there!

I would rate my stay at Rocklea 10/10. Ian was lovely and very accommodating. The room was very cosy and the bed was extremely comfy, perfect for after our long walks every day! Full English was delicious. 15 min walk to the town and lake was very convenient.Extremely pleasant stay, thank you.

We really enjoyed our stay! Its a very nice house, superb location, very good breakfast and the host was super friendly and helpful! Will definitely stay here again! Its been a lovely long weekend! Super recommend.

The guest house was in a fantastic location, within walking distance of both Bowness and Windermere. We had room 6, top floor, deluxe double. The room had a little seating area and large window, we loved it, the room was a great size and very clean. Breakfast was top notch, good quality ingredients and lots of choice of cereals, yogurts and fruits. The hot cooked English breakfast was beautifullypresented, hot and fresh. Lovely.Ian the host could not do enough for us, he was very attentive, making sure we had everything that we needed, he was informative about the local area too. COVID guidelines were strictly adhered to. Will definitely stay again, Rocklea was a great choice for us. Thank you.

you where vert attentive we enjoyed our stay you where busy still serving breakfast ehen we left so didnt get chance to thank you we wil stay again when in the area and ring direct

Huge thanks to Tony, a very friendly, easy-going, extremely helpful host who couldn't do enough. Tony offered hot drinks and biscuits on arrival, a delicious breakfast every morning, plus the option to have baked croissants and fresh fruit as well. The room was cosy, big enough, had a large bathroom with a large radiator that we dried all of our wet clothes on each day. The window looked out to a gorgeous stream which sounded glorious. Tony is full of advice if you need it, and at the ring of a bell is happy to help with anything you need whenever you need it. I would highly recommend Rocklea for anyone looking for a good deal in Windermere, near the town, the lake, lovely walks and good food. Thank you Tony for being an excellent host - and to the cook - delicious!

On arrival, we were offered tea/coffee and biscuits which was very welcome. Our room was very spacious, comfortable and clean. The breakfasts were superb. Plenty of choice - fresh fruit, fruit juice, choice of cereals, lots of cooked items, croissants, toast etc.Very well organised Covid- wise too.

Had a very enjoyable stay and will recommend to anyone who's holidaying in Windermere. The guest house was the perfect base for us to explore. The owner was very friendly and made us feel very welcomed. The breakfast was plentiful and very nice. The rooms were very cosy. Thank you.

Great location. Lovely rooms, superb breakiGreat host,

Rocklea is a lovely guesthouse - comfortable, spacious room with a great breakfast served each morning and is perfectly situated as a base to explore the Lake District.It is set back from the main road between Windermere and Bowness meaning it is quiet, with easy on street parking (never had an issue here) and within easy walk of both towns offering a selection of cafes/restaurants/things to do within walking distance. Road links from Windermere also mean it’s easy to travel further into the Lakes from here.Covid means the buffet part of breakfast is no longer help yourself but everything is still available from the menu and the cooked breakfast is lovely. The owners are very accommodating; last minute change of arrival due to car issues, early breakfast so we can be out for activities and even storing some food so we could make packed lunches - none of this was ever an issue.Will not hesitate to return - so much more exploring to be done!

Spotlessly clean, parking, quiet residential road, 25 minute walk to Bowness, 5 to windermere. Host could not do enough for you, breakfast lovely and plentiful, would highly recommend.

We had a lovely stay here. We were made very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. The room was very smart, spotless and comfortable. Breakfast was perfect. literally cannot fault it, would love to stay again. The location is ideal, between Windermere and Bowness. The brook running right by the property is really pretty.

We stayed 3 nights and Ian ensured we were looked after from day 1. Vert attentive, delicious cooked breakfast, lovely room with a view of the stream and excellent all round

We both enjoyed our stay , the owners were very helpful especially with breakfast providing gluten free options we would love to stay again in the future

Our room was very spacious, comfortable and extremely clean. The breakfast each morning was outstanding, so tasty and filling, it’s a great start to the day. Ian, the owner, was extremely helpful, friendly and attentive, he is also very knowledge about the local area. The location is also great, with Lake Windermere and the high street within walking distance. We had a fabulous weekend and we would definitely stay here again. 10/10 would recommend.

Hotel was comfortable and clean. Owner was friendly and helped us with locations of walks and bars.

Very warm welcome from Ian. Greeted with a complimentary hot drink upon arrival. Room was nice and spacious, very clean , warm with a nice view overlooking the stream. The cooked breakfast was fantastic and lots of choices of cereal and the likes. Not to far from the centre of Bowness and Windermere was even closer.Would definitely stay there again.

Had a fabulous one night stay (wished now we could have stayed another night)Hospitality was 100% The rooms were spotless and had everything we needed. The breakfast choices were excellent. We will definitely return.

Lynn and Ian are a lovely couple, very welcoming. The house was spotless, the breakfast was excellent with a great choice of fresh and dried fruit, cereals and a full English breakfast. Excellent value for money, would recommend to friends and would definitely stay again.

Excellent accomodation, very clean. Breakfast was also excellent. Very friendly host and made us coffee on arrival. We would stay again.

Excellent stay. Recommended.

Friendly and helpful hosts will welcome you to their very comfortable and well furnished rooms with excellent en-suite facilities. Fantastic breakfast comprising wide selection of cereals and fresh fruit, topped off with magnificent cooked english breakfast.Highly recommended.

Rocklea is beautifully situated next to a brook, with easy access on foot to restaurants and Windermere. We had a beautifully appointed, spacious room overlooking the brook. Rocklea is immaculate, the range of breakfast options caters for all tastes and dietary requirements. We were made very welcome by the friendly owner and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We hope to return soon.

Couldn't recommend Rocklea enough. Ian and Lynn are lovely hosts; great location; would book again.

A welcoming place, nice family run Guest House/B&B. Nice garden,clean rooms, breakfast made with love every day. Close to Windemere Lake and the main roads to travel to other Lakes.

Easy to find, plenty of parking. Very welcoming, easy walking distance to lakes, town centre and train station. I stayed with my daughter in en suite room plenty of room and the breakfast was cereals, fruits and cooked. If you didn’t want cooked this could be changed. Will be coming back as very welcoming

Hosts very helpful and welcoming in arrivql with tea and coffee ane map of the area. Very good location just 5-10mins walk from the toen and about 5-10mins drive from Bowness-on-Windermere. Lovely little stream nearby and lots of flowers. Lots and lots of selection for breakfast.Would definitely recommend and would definitely stay again. Thank you 😊

Everything about our stay was as it should be. Friendlest hosts, cosy rooms with a lovely bed, especially after a long walk in the mountains, a really tasty and complete breakfast, adapted to personal taste! The B&B is at an easy walking distance to the lake and to the center of Windermere. Makes you never want to leave the place!

Ian and his wife are excellent host. The breakfasts were superb with fresh berries every day and with good quality. The rooms were neat and clean. Beds are super comfy. Internet was working well. Parkings are available on site.

Fantastic place to stay, very attentive and friendly hosts, breakfast 20 out of 10, fresh produce and loads of choice everyday. Room very clean,modern and spacious, perfect location to explore the lake district.a real home from home. Thank you very much. Andrea and nikki

Perfect location. Superb breakfast cooked to order. Excellent customer service. Useful information given to us about the local areas.

After driving around Scotland and arriving at Rocklea for 3 days , it was so nice to be welcomed by Lynn and a cup of tea presented to us, then shown to our room on the 3rd floor, very spacious and relaxing corner room with views of the neighbouring street below. Very clean and extremely comfortable bed and so quiet night and day. a short walk to the village with fine restaurant's and cafes some of various ethnic taste. Lake Windermere was just a short distance down the road and again more places to eat and drink coffee. Lynn and Ian both delivered excellent breakfasts full and comprehensive that made the day set for walking or sightseeing. I would definitely use this Guest House again.

The proprietor could not have been nicer, or more accommodating.Our room was spacious and had everything we needed.Enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning cooked how we preferred. Room was very clean and comfortable.Would not hesitate to recommend Rocklea House to anyone traveling in the area!

It’s very nicely located in Windermere, hosts are also very warm people. Breakfast was Par Excellence.

We enjoyed a brilliant 3 night stay at Rocklea. For Ian, the proprietor, nothing was too much trouble. We've stayed in lots of places so can compare. Breakfast choice was the most wide we have seen, the quality was also excellent. The bed was comfortable. We were fortunate to get private parking. There is an excellent pub for meals and drink 25m across the road. If we return to Windermere we will be stay at Rocklea again.

Very satisfied good customer service good breakfast will go there again

We stayed for a few nights for our trip up to helvellyn.Ian and lynn are your hosts and are very good at making your stay an enjoyable and comfortable one.We look forward to hopefully visiting again the following year!

Excellent hosts friendly attentive approachable and guest focusedGreat food selection was great and service.high attention to detailIdeal locationBest place in the lakes highly recommend absolutely faultlessThank you so much

We booked Rocklea based on it's location (distance from the lake) and the great reviews.It truly exceeded our expectations.The location was far better than we could have ever imagined - close to Windermere village (3 minute walk) but far away enough for it to be perfectly peaceful.It was about a 20 minute walk away from Bowness and this was perfect for us.Our room was spacious, clean, beautifully decorated and had the comfiest bed with tea/coffee/hot chocolate and biscuits replenished every day.The breakfasts each morning were fantastic - a full English cooked to perfection and adapted in any way to suit you, a selection of cereals, pastries, fresh fruit and yogurts.We really looked forward to our breakfasts!Finally, the hosts were all you could ever hope for and more.Ian was always about if we needed him and was very friendly, attentive and full of great advice about the local area.Thank you both so much for a wonderful, much-needed, peaceful break away! We'll definitely be staying again.

I took my Mom to the Lake District to celebrate her 50th birthday and Rocklea provided the perfect home for us for our 3-night stay. Our room was wonderful and spacious, including two chairs, overlooking the bay window, plenty of floor space, a nice big comfy bed and large ensuite bathroom with shower. The breakfast was absolutely lovely, with loads of fresh fruit, yoghurts, granola, cereals and on top of this a cooked breakfast. The atmosphere at Rocklea was very relaxing and it felt very homey whilst still feeling like we were being treat to something special. Ian and Lynn were so lovely and very approachable, and really went the extra mile to ensure we were well catered for. Rocklea is only a short walk from Windermere town and the train station, and around a 15-20 min walk from the lake at Bowness. I'd definitely recommend a stay here, and we hope to be back again soon!

We had a lovely stay at the Rocklea. We had a nice welcome from the owner Ian, he was really friendly and gave us lots of ideas of places to visit. The room was big and clean. The breakfast and the selection available was great, cooked breakfast was very tasty!!Would definitely stay again.

Very impressed lovely clean rooms lovely atmosphere breakfast was fantastic a lot to choose from fresh fruit daily very clean hotel very happy

We had a lovely stay at Rocklea! The beds were really comfortable, the room was really clean, great ensuite bathroom and the breakfast was great. There was a huge selection of fruits, yogurts, cereals, tea, coffee and there was also the option for a cooked breakfast too. Really really good :) Thanks very much!!The location is also really nice for cycling as we cycled from the guest house around lake windermere > Torver > Coniston > Ambleside. Was lovely! And the next day we did a cycling loop to Kendal and back. Great stay.

The hosts are wonderful and the house is beautiful! The cooked breakfast was perfect and a great range of fruits, cereals, yogurts etc. were also provided which was a really nice touch. Our superior room was beautifully furnished and spotless. Would highly recommend to anyone!

Very welcoming and helpful host and the room waslovely, clean and comfortable.

We visited the Lakes 26th - 28th October for our anniversary weekend. Paul was a fantastic host and made us feel very relaxed and welcomed from the moment we arrived. He was very attentive during breakfast and runs a smooth ship. The rooms were beautifully decorated and clean and a whistle. The bathrooms have also obviously been refurbished recently and everything was very modern. There is a pub just opposite which is convenient for a late night drink and the staff are super friendly and have a good menu with huge portions. An all round amazing first trip to the Lake District. P. S Visit the waterfalls all around 20-30 miles away from the guesthouse if you can.

Would really recommend this guesthouse for anyone, Lynn and Ian were very welcoming and helpful with navigating the area and where the best spots to eat are! Room was very clean and modern, plenty of room and breakfast was plentiful.Great location only 15 minute walk down to the lake. Me and my partner are wondering when we can next go back!

Loved our stay at Rocklea. Clean comfortable perfect location the host was so helpful and provided the best breakfast of all the B and Bs we stayed in.

we have enjoyed staying with you forour short break the breakfast was most enjoyable with a very good choice of fruit, cerials, yogurt with a good cooked breakfast our host Lynn and Ian was veryhelpfuland could not do enough for usThe room was very clean and comfortable with a good bathroom thanks Lynn and Ian

Wow we had a fantastic stay at Rocklea the breakfast was delicious the room spotless & the hosts welcoming.Thank you for recommending the Mountain Goat trip & organising pick up right outside the door :)

It was lovely stayin in Rocklea .Room was super !Ian and Lyne was wonderful!Excellent food! We will come again !

Small and very friendly place. Excelllent breakfast choices.Rooms comfortable and clean

My partner and I had a fantastic weekend away at the Rocklea in Windermere. Our hosts were attentive and friendly and the breakfast was a great way to start our mornings.The room was a generous size, very clean and nicely decorated. The bathroom was spacious and the shower was fantastic. Really enjoyed our stay at the Rocklea.Our only comment would be that our room was front facing and there was a little noise from patrons leaving the pub across the road quite late at night whilst trying to sleep. Closing the windows helped and it wasn’t too much of a bother.All in all we really enjoyed our trip and would definitely recommend a stay at the Rocklea for anyone travelling and staying within Windermere.

This hotel makes me feel like a home. The landlords are very kind and helpful. I will choose it again,if I come to Windermere.

Thank you for such a lovely week! My sister and I stayed in the twin room, it was very comfortable and the bathroom was lovely. Breakfast was delicious every morning - so much choice! - and Ian was a great host ,happy to accommodate whatever you wanted every day.

Me and my boyfriend had a great weekend staying at Rocklea. Very central, two mins from Windermere centre and 20 min walk to Bowness, only £3.50 if you wanted to take a taxi.Hosts were amazing & helpful. Superior room was lovely and had everything you needed.Breakfast delicious!Thank you very much Rockea.

Excellent accommodation and customer service. Central position.

Lovely stay beauifull place breakfast was very nice wish it would have been for longer thank you for having us .

Great guest house. Great location between Bowness and Windermere. Spotlessly clean. Probably the best breakfast in the Lake District. Ian is a superb host who genuinely goes out of his way to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Rocklea....couldn't have wished for a better place to stay. Lovely helpful,friendly hosts, comfortable, well situated room, and delicious breakfasts with so many choices. Definitely be back. Thank you.

very friendly and helpful proprietors good parking for our motorbike and is situated in a quiet area will stay here again this was our second time cannot recommend it enough

very friendly and helpful proprietors good parking for our motorbike and is situated in a quiet area will stay here again this was our second time cannot recommend it enough

My wife and i stayed here for our first visit to the Lake district after reading reviews on Trip Advisor.We're so glad we did !! Everything that was said was true,This is a Superb Guest house run by Really Lovely people.It's Clean,comfortable,conveniently located,and the breakfast served was second to non.I could not recommend this place highly enough.Thanks Lynn and Ian.

Have just returned from a four night stay at this lovely guest house. Bedroom spotless, breakfasts delicious, hosts helpful and friendly, location ideal, a short walk from the railway station and a short walk from the boats, shops and restaurants of Bowness. Hope to return.

very helpful en friendly.nice room.very good breakfast!

This is a great place to stay! Lovely, comfortable, modern rooms. The staff are very friendly and accommodating and the breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend it to anyone staying in the area.

The room and bathroom were very clean . Ian was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble . The selection for breakfast was really good.

Excellent, clean, and homely B&B located in a very convenient location just outside (but an easy walk) of Winderemere village.Lynn & Ian were fantastic hosts, very friendly and helpful with local suggestions for food, walks and travel.What really stands out is the breakfast: the quality and selection is amazing, especially the variety of fresh fruit (by far the widest choice I have seen, and that is in comparison to many other five star hotels I have stayed at across the world!)Thoroughly recommended!

We had a very comfortable 3 nights at Rocklea the breakfast was superb, the room comfortable and the attention from our hosts was excellent

We had a lovely couple of days in the Lake District which was enhanced by the warm welcome and very pleasant accommodation which was in a great location for exploring the Lakes. We had a large light airy room, everywhere was clean and tidy, our hosts were very attentive, there was a large range of fresh fruits and cereals as well as a full English breakfast on offer. Highly recommended we would definitely stay again.

Stayed here for three nights and had such a nice stay. Rooms are cleaned really well and had lots of storage space for clothes etc. Staff are extremely friendy and accommodating. Breakfast cooked to perfection every time and plenty of choice in food. Would defiantly recommend this place and would consider staying again in the future.

Excellentlargeroom with a comfortablebed and anice bathroomover lookinga babblingbrook. Breakfastwas excellent withfreshfruitand berriesthe highlight. The position was also handy to everything.