The property
Annies View is a gorgeous first-floor apartment overlooking peaceful views of Bowness-On-Windermere and the surrounding fells, an ideal retreat for an adventurous couples getaway to the Lake District National Park. The accommodation is found up an elevated hill and up several stone steps to a communal porch, welcoming you into your new home away from home for the week. Pop your bags down in the inviting double bedroom which boasts incredible views out towards the lakes and countryside before admiring the sleek shower room where you can prepare for your day. Resting behind is a welcoming open-plan living space, featuring an amply-equipped kitchen which offers everything you need to whip on delicious home-cooking for a romantic date night on the dining table, before kicking back on the plush sofa whilst the electric fire creates an intimate ambiance for a film night. Step out and walk towards the bustling town centre of Bowness-On-Windermere, home to a fantastic range of attractions and amenities including quaint shops, well-stocked supermarkets, trendy bars, local pubs, and restaurants, as well as must-see local attractions such as a vibrant marina, The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, and amazing days out on Lake Windermere. It is just a five minute walk to the Lake Windermere ferries. Try your luck at thrilling watersports, or decide on a leisurely boat cruise where you can delight in the tranquil views around, alternatively, visit Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, National Trust owned Low Wray Castle, and the remains of Ambleside Roman Fort. Venture over to the exciting market town of Kendal where you'll find the ancient remains of Kendal Castle, the enchanting Serpentine Woods, and Quaker Tapestry Museum, a well as access to a plethora of traditional Lake District attractions at Stagshaw Garden, Brant Fell, Rydal Cave, and a generous selection of adventure throughout challenging walking trails, tall peaks for hiking, cycling opportunities and a wealth of glistening lakes to explore. Annies View is the perfect choice for a romantic retreat.
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, 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 less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are 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.
