Windermere is home to The Governance Apartments. Old Laundry Theatre and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Townend. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
World of Beatrix Potter - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Bowness Pier - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
Orrest Head - 11 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 10 min walk
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 114 min drive
Restaurants
The Westmorland Inn - 18 min walk
Brown Sugar - 5 min walk
Trattoria - 2 min drive
Toast - 5 min walk
The Crafty Baa - 6 min walk
About this property
The Governance Apartments
This apartment building features express check-in, express check-out and a garden. Self parking is free. Each apartment features free WiFi, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV.
The Governance Apartments offers 6 accommodations. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)).
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Smoobu Guest App mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cleaning fee: GBP 35 per accommodation, per stay, (varies per unit)
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Property # 106839771
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is The Governance Apartments pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Governance Apartments?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Governance Apartments?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at The Governance Apartments?
Checkout is at 10:30 AM.
Where is The Governance Apartments located?
Situated in Windermere, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories and Lake Windermere. World of Beatrix Potter and Orrest Head are also within 1 mile (2 km). Windermere Station is 10 minutes by foot.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
The Governance Apartments Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect quiet location not too far from shops and bars. A short journey to Bowness-On-Windermere about 5 minutes by car but very much walkable.
The space in the accommodation was huge absolute perfection
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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