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Hillside Cottage

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1205936)

Lakelovers rating

  • 9 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Set over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor twin
  • Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC, 1 x first-floor double, 1 x second-floor bedroom with double bed and raised small double bed (suitable for one adult or 2 children) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with balcony and electric fire
  • Central heating
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Front non-enclosed terrace with furniture
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Sorry, no pets allowed
  • Shop, pub, and lake 0.1 miles
  • Note: Hill to car park area is steep
  • Note: Raised double bed on second floor is accessed by a ladder and only suitable for two children or one adult
  • Note: Spiral staircase to the second floor is not suitable for those with mobility issues, please take this into consideration when booking

The property

Hillside Cottage is a characterful retreat set in the sought-after lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, within easy reach of local shops, pubs, and the shores of Lake Windermere.

Surrounded by scenic walking routes and rich in historic charm, it provides a lovely base for families and friends exploring the Lake District and Cumbria.

Dating back to 1836 and once serving as a grammar school house, this distinctive property features foundation stones laid by the renowned poet Wordsworth.

Inside, original details such as exposed stone walls and wooden beams enhance its traditional appeal.

Upon entering, you’ll find two inviting ground-floor bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, served by a family bathroom.

Upstairs on the first floor, the main living area unfolds, featuring a well-equipped kitchen space for preparing meals, a dining area for gathering together, and a sitting area warmed by an electric fire, along with access to a balcony for enjoying the warmer months.

This level also hosts an additional double bedroom.

A striking spiral staircase leads to the top floor, where a unique bedroom awaits, offering two double beds, one raised and accessed via a ladder, along with its own en-suite shower room.

Outside, a front patio with seating provides a pleasant spot for a morning drink.

Venture into Bowness-on-Windermere to discover a variety of shops, cafés, pubs, and restaurants, as well as Bowness Bay.

Nearby Windermere offers lakeside walks, boat trips, and watersports, while Ambleside is home to historic attractions including a Roman fort and scenic routes such as Wansfell Pike and Stock Ghyll Force.

The wider Lake District National Park offers an array of walking opportunities, with highlights including Black Fell, the Old Man of Coniston, and Scafell Pike.

Enjoy a memorable escape to Cumbria with a stay at Hillside Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Old Laundry Theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and 'Go-Ape' adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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