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Hare's Breath

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1077937)

Customer rating

4.8★

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 4 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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29 Customer Review(s)

  • Michelle

    “Our stay was to celebrate a special birthday with family and friends.”

    We needed somewhere for 7 of us and our family dog, this property was just perfect in many ways. Size, location and facilities ticked all the boxes. As many before me have said the house has the 'WOW' factor and the site photos dont do the place justice. For being such a large house it still has a element of feeling cosy to it. It was clean and fresh, fully fitted kitchen and utility room......and the boys in the family loved the pool room !! Location is perfect, and within easy reach of the ...

    We needed somewhere for 7 of us and our family dog, this property was just perfect in many ways. Size, location and facilities ticked all the boxes. As many before me have said the house has the 'WOW' factor and the site photos dont do the place justice. For being such a large house it still has a element of feeling cosy to it. It was clean and fresh, fully fitted kitchen and utility room......and the boys in the family loved the pool room !! Location is perfect, and within easy reach of the town center, places to eat and drink it you dont want to cook at the property. During our stay it seemed that the counter top extractor was not working, it didn't really impact on our stay, left a note to mention to the cleaning team when we left. Our group really did enjoy the week, there were however a couple of things that could have made the stay a little more comfortable. Please note however these are only our thoughts and other people may feel differently. 1. Love the spot lights but working out which ones covered which area became an art. When lighting on in the living area they were a little harsh, maybe some lamps would be good. I note that photos on Lakelovers site does show lamps in the living room area, but sadly not when we were there. 2. When lights are on in the evening the property felt a little exposed, it is lower than the ones around it so residents can see in. We did find that we kept the blinds down in kitchen, front living room window to maintain privacy, the by-fold patio doors also have very thin window dressing so in the evening no privacy. 3. No mirrors in the bedrooms, other than in the bathrooms or a small free standing vanity mirror. This made it difficult when drying hair, putting on make up or getting dressed. the main bedroom does have a mirror in the wardrobe but no socket close by to use hairdryer. 4. No storage/shelves in the bathrooms for placement of toothbrushes, cosmetics etc. 5. I know this has been mentioned in other reviews but the heating system in the property is confusing. We arrived and the temperature was 28 degrees, house was hot and the only way we could cool down was by opening door to patio, not ideal. We noticed however that during the week the outside temperature lowered as did the overall house temperature not knowing how best to control the temperature, there were some afternoons and mornings the temperature in the kitchen/living areas went as low as 16 degrees. Thankfully there is a lovely log burner to use as a back up, initial supply of logs and kindling with additional supplies readily available from Booths or the local garage. 6. Only one bin for general waste, which is supposed to be emptied on a Thursday, bin located at the top of the drive BUT it didnt look like it had been emptied the week before or during our stay, so whoever is in this week will struggle. No recycling bin or glass bin. So although we were separating, there are 2 bins in the kitchen, we had to put all in the one green bin. We did struggle to find a bottle bank close to the house but did find one in Windermere village car park - we did leave a few remaining bottles on our last day as heading in the other direction and no space in the car.

    - Michelle, November 2025
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Summary

  • Quality Assessment completed February 2025 - Grading Retained
  • PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY IS A MONDAY TO MONDAY CHANGE OVER IF YOU WISH TO MAKE A BOOKING ON ANOTHER DAY PLEASE ENQUIRE FOR A PRICE
  • Highly Commended 5 star property
  • Four bedrooms with Smart TVs: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with Juliet balcony, en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Utility
  • Billiards room/bar with Smart TV
  • Central heating
  • 2 x electric ovens, 5-ring electric hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, Nespresso coffee machine, uses Vertuo coffee pods (initial supply), washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
  • 6 x Smart TVs, WiFi, pool table
  • Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • EV charge point
  • Large patio with furniture and barbecue and wrap-around balcony
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.4 miles and Lake Windermere 0.4 miles
  • Note: There may be limited head height in the twin bedroom
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
  • Note: EV charging available by prior arrangement via an app.

The property

Nestled in a fantastic quiet location close to the iconic Lake Windermere, is this luxurious detatched dwelling, Hare’s Breath.

This beautiful holiday home has a contemporary, open-plan layout with traditional characteristics like dry stone walls, exposed beams and A-frames, and a crackling wood-burning stove, making it an ideal base from which to discover the many Lake District landmarks.

After a long day of adventuring, you'll be glad to enter your luxurious home-from-home and relax on the plush corner sofa in front of the fire.

Later, you can use the sophisticated facilities in the well-appointed kitchen to whip up a big meal for the whole family, which you can then eat at the spacious dining table while raising a glass to your holiday.

You can while away the night with some friendly rivalry in the billiards room, which also features a bar, or you can enjoy the last rays of sunlight on the patio, which is equipped with a barbecue and is ideal for outdoor gatherings.

There are four beautifully decorated bedrooms, all with Smart TVs, on the first floor, where you can choose from a king-size room with an en-suite bathroom, two king-size rooms with en-suite shower rooms, one of which has a Juliet balcony, or a twin room with an en-suite shower room.

A short walk will take you to the village of Bowness-on-Windermere which offers a wonderful range of attractions, from the simplicities of shops, pubs and fine dining, to attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter, watersports along its lake and a plethora of walking routes, there’s something here for every type of adventurer.

Walk down to the Windermere Marina and climb on board one of the iconic steamers, offering a circular cruise around the lake whist soaking up views of the impressive mountains, secluded bays and wooded islands.

Take to the top of one of the nearby hills like Brant Fell, Biskey Howe or Orrest Head for beautiful vistas; perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

The famous Dales Way starts close by, or why not catch the ferry to the other side of the Lake, where many more walks can be found. Windermere Golf Club, Hill Top (a National Trust property), The World of Beatrix Potter, and Blackwell are just a few examples of the many family-friendly attractions in the area.

For literature lovers, travel towards Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, rich with history and memorabilia inside, so you can see how the famous poet once lived and his cottage garden he planted with his sister Dorothy.

Hare's Breath is the perfect base to discover all The Lake District has to offer.

Sorry, this property cannot currently accommodate arrivals on Fridays. Saturday arrival by prior arrangement only, please enquire.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.

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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.

Sorry, this property cannot currently accommodate arrivals on Fridays. Saturday arrival by prior arrangement only, please enquire.