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Marina View

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1171402)

Lakelovers rating

  • 9 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x family room with double and single
  • Bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • 1 x sitting room
  • First-floor study
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. In rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Multi-level garden with patio, lawn, and furniture
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome, to be kept downstairs only
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles, beach and lake 0.9 mile
  • Note: Pond in garden – please supervise children
  • Note: Garage not for guest use

The property

Marina View is an elegant detached house resting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, it's elevated position boasts glimpses of the lake and to the mountains beyond, a pretty multi-level garden frames the property and a short walk will take you to the shores of the majestic lake Windermere.

Step inside and find a well-presented kitchen, where you can prepare family favourites using the electric oven and hob, before gathering in the separate dining room to share stories over an unhurried supper.

There is an inviting sitting room that offers plenty of space for your group to spread out; perhaps settle in front of a film on the Smart TV or enjoy board games and conversation.

There is also a ground-floor king-size bedroom and a sleek shower room on this level, ideal for guests who prefer to stay close to the main living spaces.

Upstairs, a super-king-size bedroom with its own en-suite walk-in shower room offers an appealing retreat, joined by a further king-size bedroom and a generous family room with a double and a single bed, giving flexible sleeping for families or friends travelling together.

A stylish bathroom with a jacuzzi bath invites you to sink into the bubbles after a day by the water, while a first-floor study provides a tucked-away corner for reading or planning the next adventure.

Outside, the multi-level garden with patio, lawn, and furniture is made for lingering over morning coffee or evening drinks as boats drift across the nearby marina.

Located just a short stroll from the heart of Bowness on Windermere, Marina View places you within easy reach of some of the Lake District’s most popular attractions and walks from your doorstep, Brant Fell and Biskey Howe offer low level walks with panoramic views of the beautiful lake.

Across the road is Windermere Marina Village which has a bar and restaurant open to the public, a superb spot to relax with a coffee before heading to the car ferry nearby, at the marina you can hire a private boat charter along with wakesurfing experiences for the ultimate lake based adventure.

The car ferry provides easy access to 'Hill Top’, once the home of Beatrix Potter and further on to Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages, footpaths from this side of the lake lead to Claife Heights and Wray Castle - a noted beauty spot and the path is popular with cyclists.

For something more special, head up the road to Henrock at Linthwaite House Hotel for a three-course meal you won't forget.

Take the lakeside walk into Bowness on Windermere where you will find many more choices of restaurants, shops, cafes and bars.

For more adventures on the water, Windermere Lake Cruises offers scenic voyages that glide between Bowness, Ambleside, and Lakeside, perfect for taking in the surrounding fells.

Blackwell Arts and Crafts House was designed by Mackay Hugh Baillie Scot and offers a lovely tea room along with a selection of fine arts to browse.

A little further north, the attractive town of Windermere offers more cafés, outdoor shops, and access to Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright first fell in love with Lakeland views.

Ambleside, with its charming Bridge House, Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, and welcoming eateries, makes an excellent day out.

With its attractive spaces and handy location, Marina View is a lovely base for exploring all the Lake District has to offer.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

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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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