Thornleigh / Guest information
Guest information
Check-in, parking, children, pets, payment and cancellation at Thornleigh Guest House, 23 Thornbarrow Road, Windermere LA23 2EW.
At a glance
| Rooms | Three King rooms and three Double rooms, each with a private en-suite bathroom, for two adults. Plus the Kingfisher Apartment for two adults and two children. |
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| Check-in | Self check-in from 3pm, key from a lockbox. Details emailed at 8am on arrival day. Please arrive by 9pm if you can. |
| Check-out | Guest house rooms and the Kingfisher Apartment by 10am. |
| Parking | Free on the street. Please don't block driveways. |
| Wi-Fi | Free, in every room and the apartment. |
| Children | Guest house rooms are adults only. Children are welcome in the Kingfisher Apartment. |
| Pets | Pets are welcome in the Kingfisher Apartment. The guest house rooms don't take pets. |
| Breakfast | We don't serve breakfast. See places to eat nearby. |
| Booking | Book direct on our secure booking page for live availability and up to 20% off compared with booking sites. |
How does check-in work?
Thornleigh is self check-in, so you can arrive without waiting for someone to meet you. You collect your key from a lockbox. We email you the lockbox details at 8am on the day you arrive.
Rooms and the Kingfisher Apartment are ready from 3pm. We ask guests to arrive by 9pm if possible, but because check-in is self-service you can arrive later. Please leave by 10am on your last day; check-out is self-service too.
Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is free on the street. Park anywhere on Thornbarrow Road, as long as you don't block anyone's driveway.
Where are you, and how do I get there?
Thornleigh Guest House, 23 Thornbarrow Road, Windermere, Cumbria LA23 2EW.
Thornleigh is about halfway between Windermere village and Bowness Bay, so both are an easy walk:
- Windermere railway station: about 20 minutes (1.6 km)
- Windermere village centre and the Tourist Information Centre: about 20 minutes (1.5 km)
- Bowness Bay and the lake cruise piers: about 20 minutes (1.5 km)
What is in the rooms?
We have six en-suite rooms for two guests each. The three King rooms (Rooms 1, 4 and 6) have a king bed and the three Double rooms (Rooms 2, 3 and 5) have a double bed. Each room is decorated a little differently and has its own private bathroom.
Every room has:
- an en-suite shower room (shower only, no bath) with body wash
- a smart TV
- a tea and coffee tray
- a hairdryer
- free Wi-Fi
King rooms and Double rooms: photos of all six.
What is the Kingfisher Apartment like?
The Kingfisher sits just below the guest house with its own private entrance. It has one bedroom with a queen bed, a sofa bed in the living room, a shower room, a fully equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a conservatory and a garden. It sleeps two adults and two children.
Kingfisher Apartment photos and details
Are children welcome?
Our King and Double rooms are adults only. Children are welcome in the Kingfisher Apartment, which sleeps up to four: two adults and two children.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, in the Kingfisher Apartment. The guest house rooms don't take pets.
How do payment and cancellation work?
When you book direct, our secure booking page shows live rates and the terms for your dates before you confirm. The full amount is taken by card when you confirm. Cancel more than 5 days before arrival and you get a full refund. Within 5 days of arrival the booking can't be refunded. This applies to the rooms and the Kingfisher Apartment. There's no cleaning fee. Full details are in our booking terms.
How much does a room cost?
Rates depend on the dates and the length of your stay, so the booking page always shows the current price. Booking direct saves up to 20% compared with booking sites.
Can I book a weekday work stay or more than one room?
Yes. Email us your dates and plans and we will help with weekday work stays and multi-room bookings.
How do I contact you?
Call 07432 846872 or email contact@thornleighguesthouse.co.uk.