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Oakfold House

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, England

Oakfold House in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, England
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About Oakfold House

You're eligible for a Genius discount at Oakfold House! To save at this property, all you have to do is sign in. In Bowness village, a 10-minute walk from Lake Windermere, this award-winning Victorian guest house still retains many of its original features. It offers free off-road parking, free Wi-Fi, and peaceful private gardens. Rooms at Oakfold House are elegant in style, and some have traditional fireplaces. Each has an private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and a drinks tray for tea, coffee and biscuits. A full English breakfast is provided each morning(where included in your rate plan), with local bacon and a breakfast sausage. The meat is sourced from local butchers, located in Windermere. Lighter options are also available, including cereals, fruit and yogurt. The World of Beatrix Potter is a 10-minute walk from the front door of Oakfold House. The surrounding Lake District National Park offers a range of picturesque walks.


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