Storrs Gate House

This award-winning family-run B&B is set opposite Lake Windermere in a 19th-century property which was the former gatehouse to Storrs Hall. The restored Storrs Gate House offers sumptuous bedrooms with free Wi-Fi, hearty breakfasts, and free, ample parking.

A full English breakfast is served in the morning. Breakfast items include free-range eggs from a local farm, handmade Cumberland sausage, homemade jam, marmalade, yoghurt and muffins.

The bedrooms are decorated with rich fabrics and colours. All rooms have a minibar and a hairdryer, and bathrooms feature power showers and The White Company toiletries.

Storrs Gate is less than a mile from Bowness-on-Windermere, with a stunning lake close by. There is a lot to do in the Lake District, including fishing, walking and cycling. Far Sawrey - Bowness on Windermere ferry Nab is a 5-minutes walk away, where guests can explore the western side of Windermere and Wray Castle is 3 miles away.

Information about the host

Property information

Storrs Gate House is a delightful 19-century detached house close to Lake Windermere. It was originally the northern gatehouse to Storrs Hall, being the manor house. Susann & Glenn have run Storrs Gate House since 1st March, 2019 , and have steadily upgraded and sympathetically extended the business to achieve 5 star grading and the accolade of Bed & Breakfast of the Year in the Cumbria Tourism Awards. Friendly, family run and with a relaxed atmosphere, we look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful hom

Neighbourhood information

Lake District World Heritage Status awarded in 2017. Storrs Gate House is located opposite Windermere Marina village. We are minutes away from Lake Windermere and the Windermere car ferry. Also a 15 minute walk along the Lake gets you to Bowness-on-Windermere, a honeypot village and a wealth of restaurants, café culture, shops, bars and Lake cruises, Tours of the Lake District can be arranged during your stay by bus, taxi, boat or your own car. or maybe you would just like to find beautiful walks around the many lovely walking routes.

Languages spoken

English