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Kempton

Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 934814)

4.7

Lakelovers rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

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

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61 Customer Review(s)

  • Penelope

    “The cottage was in a great location but the bedrooms were very cold and damp.”

    The shower in one room leaked all over the floor. Dishwasher and t towels smelt horrible, we had to wash them and put the dishwasher on an empty load to clean. Very disappointed with our stay

    The shower in one room leaked all over the floor. Dishwasher and t towels smelt horrible, we had to wash them and put the dishwasher on an empty load to clean. Very disappointed with our stay

    - Penelope, June 2025

    We are sorry you felt this way as our aim is always for our guests to have a comfortable stay. We note that you did not contact either myself or Sykes during your stay to report any of these issues, which is a shame as we could have attended to help, as we are always happy to do. When I personally met you on day before checkout whilst putting out the recycling, I did ask if everything had been ok with your stay and you said that it had been fine and did not mention anything to me. I know that Sykes have requested images of the main issues as nothing was evident when we cleaned on changeover day, but you did not have any to show these things. We did check the Hive insight Pages for the week you stayed as it was concerning we may have had a heating issue but they showed you had additionally boosted the heating especially throughout the nights and the average weekly temp showed over 25 degrees, so we are sorry if you were used to temperatures in excess of this. It saddens me that your stay was not as enjoyable as it could have been, but perhaps for future stays if you have any issues, please do make contact as most things can be easily dealt with to ensure you are happy. Property Owner

Summary

  • Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite corner bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
  • First floor basin and WC
  • First floor kitchen
  • First floor dining room with sitting area and Juliet balcony.
  • Lake and mountain view
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, family size fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 2 x TVs with Freeview, fast stable WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available
  • Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere
  • Windermere is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station
  • Private enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Local park close by for dog walks
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops and pubs 3 mins walk
  • Lake & Mountain View
  • Note: Check-in is 3pm, Check out 10am
  • Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday or Monday
  • However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind
  • Note: This property requires a refundable good housekeeping bond of £180
  • Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles. Please note this property accepts bookings with a minimum of 3 nights.

The property

Kempton, a charming, three-bedroom cottage rests close to the Cumbrian community of Bowness-on-Windermere, and near the beauty spot of Lake Windermere.

This delightful cottage, which enjoys spectacular lakeside views, offers the perfect abode for families and friends sharing, looking to tour the Lake District National Park and its attractions.

The spacious and elegant living area has been strategically placed on the first floor to take advantage of the breath-taking views surrounding Kempton.

Enjoy your setting from the Juliet balcony, found in the sitting room, before locating the charming dining room, accessed via a wooden archway; gather around the table for six after preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen.

The master king-size bedroom, set on the ground floor, has a large en-suite bathroom, whilst the further king-size and double benefit from en-suite shower rooms, catering to all preferences.

Once you’re ready to explore, stroll to one of the restaurants by the lakeside, stock up on the essentials at a nearby convenience store, or return to your cottage for an alfresco meal or glass of wine after a long day of exploring the area.

The lake beckons in Bowness with cruises that depart for both Ambleside and the lake's southernmost point, from which point you can board the stream train to Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite.

Also accessible from this location are the Lakes Aquarium and Lakeland Motor Museum, whilst the Beatrix Potter attraction will be a hit with the younger party members; the more spirited can rent bikes and explore Grizedale Forest from this point.

Why not take to the water for an afternoon of paddle-boarding or kayaking, before exploring some of the delightful towns in proximity to Kempton, including Ambleside, Grasmere, and Coniston.

Wherever you explore, there are beautiful landscapes for walkers to enjoy, with the Orrest Head at the top of Windermere village, displaying breath-taking views of the lake and the surrounding fells.

Enjoy a prime position in Cumbria at Kempton.

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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.

Note: Check-in is 3pm./ check out 10am.
Note: Holiday start dates must be either Friday or Monday.
Note: The property sleeps max. 6 plus 1 infant.
Note: One dog only and no other kind of pet.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter