St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with a full-service spa, near World of Beatrix Potter

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St John's Lodge offers a quiet getaway near Lake Windermere with access to an off-site health club. Guests can book a deep-tissue massage, relax in the garden, or browse the library. The property is praised for its excellent breakfast and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$265
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov

Room options

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Small Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Cosy Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
Premium bedding
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

King Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Large King Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Fridge
Smart TV
Renovated in 2022
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Map
Lake Road, Windermere, England, LA23 2EQ

What's nearby

  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bowness Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Windermere Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 16 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬11 min walk

About this property

St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)

Upscale bed & breakfast remodelled in 2022 and located near World of Beatrix Potter
Located close to Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere, St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) provides free full breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace. Treat yourself to a deep-tissue massage at the on-site spa. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, access to a nearby health club and express check-out
  • Express check-in, a vending machine and a reception hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as premium bedding, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • LED light bulbs, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 50 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1880
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - May 2022
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 6 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the hot tub
Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

St Johns Lodge Windermere
St Johns Windermere
St John's Lodge incl off-site health club Windermere
St John's Lodge incl off-site health club
St John's incl off-site health club Windermere
St John's incl off-site health club
St John's incl offsite health
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St John's Incl Off Site Health
St John's Lodge (incl off site health club)
St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) Windermere
St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) Bed & breakfast

Frequently asked questions

Does St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) on 11 Nov 2025 start from NZ$264.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)?

Check-in start time: 10:30 AM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club)?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) located?

Situated in the historical district, this spa bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Bowness Pier and Windermere Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km). Windermere Station is 16 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

St John's Lodge (incl off-site health club) Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 326 out of 359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 359 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is just brilliant and we stay here now every time we come to Windermere. I recommend here to all my friends and colleagues who look for places to stay. Location is perfect, staff are fantastic, and a peaceful night sleep on offer with beautiful breakfast. What more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would recommend

Rich and his wife run a very pleasant guesthouse. They are friendly and helpful. The room has every comfort needed and is cleaned every day unless you ask for it not to be. The breakfast menu is outstanding!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed very much staying at this place. Room with nice decoration and comfortable bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. The breakfast in the morning is the best i have ever had. We recomend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naresh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location for staying in the Lake District

Situated in a convenient location on the main road between Windermere and Bowness, our stay was amazing. Rich and Ada were brilliant hosts, welcoming and was very helpful. Breakfast was one of the best we've had in the UK and comes with so many different options. We had booked a cost double room but didn't feel that small to be fair. They were cleaned daily and the bed was so comfortable. There is no doubt that if we come back to the Lake District, this would be where we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

Honestly one of best places I have stayed. Such a lovely area and Richard was amazing. He was very kind and very helpful. Everything was amazing from the room to the breakfast in the morning. Definitely will be planning on staying again. Me and my friend really loved our stay and both agreed to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay in a gorgeous area, walking distance from Bowness, good breakfast and nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hosts were very lovely and accommodating, making our stay very enjoyable. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cozy, cute bed and breakfast

Sparkling clean, excellent breakfast, comfy bed, peaceful nights, and very accommodating hosts who packed part of our breakfast to take out on the day our our 8 hour tour. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great location, wonderful staff & beautiful hotel

My hubby & I were so impressed with not only the property and location but with the staff too. Rich, the owner was helpful with info where to eat and what to do or see. The breakfast every morning was delicious and the overall ambience of the place was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5/5

Great service and they couldn’t do enough to help
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moment we walked in we felt welcomed. The en-suite room was beautiful and large with large tv, wifi, fridge, comfy sofa. Everything so clean. The staff were very friendly and 10/10 for variety of breakfasts. We certainly will go again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wioleta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic experience

We had a wonderful experience at St John's Lodge. The room was clean, very comfortable, and the staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Agnes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2 Night Break in Windermere.

Stayed at the St John’s Lodge for 2 nights and was very impressed. Rich the Owner Manager gave us an upgrade, the room was superb and comfortable with everything we needed. The breakfasts we had were excellent, the choice was great. Would fully recommend this B&B to others and we will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tomasz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Very nice room and very clean. Great room and decorations in the house. I highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was within walking distance of Windermere and Bowness. The hotel was spotless as were the rooms with some lovely personal touches. The breakfast was amazing with a choice of 24 hot options, you just had to order by 6.30pm the night before. On top of that there was cereals, fresh fruit, cheese, yoghurt, toast, fruit juice, tea and coffee - absolutely superb. Would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting the Lake District.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and the staff are extremly polite and customer-friendly. Very patient with kids. The check-in was very detailed and helpful Food and beverages meet high standards. Breakfast freshly made. The lodge itself is beautiful and in very good conditions. Rooms are spacious and clean. Located near to multiple points of interest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here several times in various rooms. Warm, cosy, quiet rooms & en suite bathrooms have everything you need, if not, just ask Rich or Julie & they will gladly accommodate you. Staff are superb. Very knowledgable about the area & free access to the local health club with free parking is great. Local shops, restaurants & bars etc. are only a few minutes walk either side of the property with bus stops on the doorstep. Sleapt very well every time & great choice of breakfasts, can not fault it. Will gladly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
3 nights at St Johns Lodge. The Host was very helpful. Explained everything we needed to know, as well as offering info about the wider area. Room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was fantastic. More than enough options. All tastes catered for. High level of cooking and presentation. All staff we met dutlring our stay were polite and very efficient. Absolutely no complaints. Our thanks to Richard and his team
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay - would return

This little B&B in Windermere has standards of comfort and service which could rival a 5* international hotel. Before we arrived I received a call from Rich to confirm our arrival time. The room was clean, comfortable and appointed to a very high standard. The Breakfast selection was second to none, with lots of freshly cooked options - and all dietary requirements catered for. I would have no hesitation in recommending this B&B for an upmarket stay. It is within easy walking distance of Windermere centre with dining and transport options. I used the off-site health club which was about a 5 minute drive away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic, needs no more words.

For the the very beginning to the end, our stay at St Johns Lodge was amazing. We were welcomed in an extremely friendly way, with personal service from the very go. We had been given a free uograde to the supreme king room and what ablively room it is, clean, comfy bed, good sized tv and very nice bathroom. The bed was so comfy my wife fell asleep at 930pm( the walking and wine may also have contributed to this!!!) Breakfast was gorgeous, i had full english and the wife bacon, eggs and has browns, all washed down with as much fruit juice or tea and coffee as you wanted. There was also a cold buffet of fruit, cereals and yogurts. This place is perfect for a nice walk up to Windermere or a stroll down to Bowness and all the restaurants, pubs and activitelies. All in all a fantastic stay and will defo book here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
On arrival, Rich welcomed us and ran through everything we needed to know for our stay by running through the welcome pack. There was a wee bit of confusion with the payment but it was quickly resolved with no further issues. The B&B was in a fab location as it is a 10 minute walk from Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, both of which are great with plenty of restaurant choices. The breakfast was brilliant with plenty of choice! They're big portions so it'll definitely set you up for a day of exploring! The room was clean and had everything we needed for chilling out after a day of exploring. The only negative for me was that the bed and pillows were a wee bit hard but that's just me! The room was quiet and everything else was fab! I ordered a bottle of prosecco for arrival for my husband's birthday and it was set out on the bed for us with towels made into swans for us arriving in the room which was a lovely touch. We would definitely stay here again in future as it was in an ideal location, had everything we needed and the hosts were very attentive and overall fab. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay and would go back again. A really nice and very clean double bedroom. Good breakfast and we're staff very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fab stay at St John’s lodge and will definitely look to return. Room was clean and had everything we needed. Ada was very welcoming and helpful. The breakfast variety was fantastic and the quality of the food was very good too. Easy walk to either Windermere or Bowness too with lots of options for food and drink.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Amenities
Excellent selection of hot and cold dishes for breakfast. Rooms clean, tidy and well stocked. Staff very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location: Perfect for us. Almost equidistant between Bowness and Windermere village, with easy access to both Orrest Head and Brant Fell walks, and restaurants at both ends. Parking: Easy parking just outside for 3 cars, with additional 4 parking spaces near a bus shelter almost opposite of the lodge. Hosts(s): Lovely welcome by Rich who was always around when needed, yet not intrusive at all. Room: We had an upgrade to the large king room (Room 3 called "Windermere") on the ground floor. Excellent room - spacious, very clean, well furnished, easily movable TV (allowing viewing from both from the sofa and the bed), fresh milk in the small fridge, and coffee and tea making facilities. Breakfast: Lovely breakfast room, with a good choice of cooked breakfast (choices communicated the day before), fruit, cereal and juices. We enjoyed well cooked Eggs Royale every day. Overall, an excellent stay and we will be happy to return back to St John's Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025