Character guest house for sale in Windermere

This property is marketed by:
Colliers

Key Features

• Glorious character detached guest house in a lovely, elevated position
• 9 delightful individually styled en suite bedrooms
• Spacious self-contained 3 bedroom owners’ cottage
• £247,825 (net) T/O – B&B only

Overview:

Built in 1879 as a house and surgery for the local doctor, the property was originally known as Braemount House. Now re-named and re-branded as “Rum Doodle”, this unique B&B occupies a superb, elevated position, commanding lovely views out over Windermere village towards the hills on the far side of the lake. Situated in a quiet corner of Windermere, guests benefit from a tranquil & relaxing location with shops & restaurants just a short walk away. With the benefit of ample off-road car parking and delightful landscaped gardens, the owners, in their own words, have created a “very different quintessentially English vintage-style haven” offering luxury accommodation to rival many local hotels to which guests return again & again. With nine individually designed en suite bedrooms this lovely, detached property enjoys not only its superb views, but the owners have wonderfully spacious and separate family owners’ accommodation, extending to three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which is rarely available to owners of guest houses in the Lake District National Park. The distinctive character of this B&B has been recognised through editorials in the media, in what is a very competitive market.

Location:

Windermere is the essence of Cumbria – The Lake District – and Rum Doodle, being equidistant between Windermere & Bowness, is ideally placed for tourists to enjoy this glorious area. Lake Windermere – England’s longest lake – is only a pleasant stroll away at Bowness Bay and is set amid a backdrop of glorious majestic fells. Not only are there so many rewarding walks around the lake but the visitor can also experience the spectacular viewing points of Gummers Howe, Orrest Head and Claiff Heights. The Lake District National Park has much more to offer than its awesome landscape. People come from all over the world to see the places which inspired the Lakeland poets, Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. . Altogether, the many cultural attractions and events help bring many thousands of visitors to this beautiful corner of England year after year.

The Property :

Rum Doodle is a most attractive detached property built in traditional Lakeland style with stone walls and under a pitched slate roof. The accommodation is laid out on ground and two upper floors. The owners’ cottage is single storey.

Public Areas :

Covered Victorian portico. Reception hall with original Victorian tiled floor and feature lights. Breakfast room to seat 14 having laminate walnut flooring, bay window and feature lighting.

Letting Bedrooms :

9 letting bedrooms to sleep 18 (8 double and 1 suite). Three have ensuite shower rooms while the remaining six have ensuite bathrooms. Each letting bedroom has central heating radiator, flat screen TV, hairdryer, Wi -Fi, radio/clock alarm and tea and coffee making facilities. There is wiring installed for a telephone system.