High Lake

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

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The property

This contemporary apartment is found in a surprisingly peaceful location, just off the bustling centre of Bowness village and only a few minutes' stroll from Lake Windermere's shores. The accommodation is fresh, comfortable and ideally placed for families or friends to explore this popular Lake District destination at any time of year. Sink into the relaxing lounge after a day on foot, cook up a storm in the superb kitchen, enjoy meals together in relaxed surroundings and rest up in beautifully furnished bedrooms ready for the next day. Accommodation in detail Private off-street parking for 1 car. Enter via the communal entrance hall, with secure entry system. A flight of stairs leads to the first floor, and your private entrance hall with cloaks cupboard. The lounge / dining room is bright and airy, with stylish pale grey leather sofas, a dining area next to the window, and a TV with DVD and Sky connection as well as WiFi. Shaker style kitchen, well-equipped for dining in. King-size master bedroom and additional twin bedroom, both well-presented with coordinated linens and fabrics. Soothing family bathroom with corner bath and separate shower cubicle. Location Self-catering accommodation in Bowness provides a convenient base for exploring the Lake District, with many of the 'best bits' for family fun on your doorstep. Bowness is the Lake District's most popular tourist destination, a bustling village buzzing with the activity of Bowness Bay and the shores of Lake Windermere. At Bowness Pier you can take to the water, whether hiring a row boat or catching a Windermere Lake Cruise to Ambleside or Lakeside. On Bowness high street, you'll find a wide range of contemporary shops, a handy Tesco supermarket and much more. Restaurants and cafes cater for every taste and every budget; from pub grub on the lake shore, to excellent fish & chips, to fine dining and tapas bars. There is a mainstream cinema, the Royalty, and also the Old Laundry Theatre. Bowness has the liveliest nightlife in the Lake District, with several trendy bars, an array of characterful traditional pubs and even a nightclub on the lake shore. Family attractions in Bowness include the award-winning World of Beatrix Potter attraction, mini golf and tennis on 'the Glebe', and Windermere Golf Club just a few minutes drive out of the village.

Summary

Over 1 floor
2 x bedrooms; 1 x king size, 1 x twin bedroom, family bathroom, lounge / diner, kitchen and private parking.
Electric heating, Bathroom with corner bath, Electric oven, Halogen hob, Fridge, Freezer, Microwave / oven / grill, Washer, Dishwasher, Shared garden, Short stroll to village and lake, One private parking space, Wifi, Bed linen and towels provided.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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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, 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.

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