“The Ridge is a true gem!”
Exceeded all our expectations. We were especially honoured to be the very first guests and everything went so well! Even though it is new, it had a warm lived-in feel!The mountain cabin / ski chalet vibe was super amazing!
It sits on the lakefront and with an amazing hot tub and fire pit, lake swims were made possible in December! All the rooms were so thoughtfully and elegantly put together, beautiful furnishings, and the kitchen deserves special mention - both the quality and abundance of tableware and kitchenware made it feel more like our own home or a friend’s house than a rental. The beautiful screening room large and comfortably fitted all 11 of us, the games room popular with our teenagers, and the views were picturesque!! I especially loved sitting up in bed in the morning and the lake is the first thing I see. Amazing. 20 over 10!
The owners are super lovely and thoughtful - left us a delightful and large Christmas hamper and the house manager was so awesome. The Ridge was definitely worth the 7plus hours drive from Kensington!
Summary
- Lakefront
- Three-storey
- Six bedrooms
- 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony, double en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, Freestanding bathub and WC
- 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
- 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, Juliet balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, freestanding bathtub and WC
- 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
- 1 x second-floor super-king-size with Smart TV, balcony, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
- 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC
- Extra accommodation on sofa beds
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Dining room
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Vaulted gentleman's games room
- Ground-floor wood-clad cinema room with surround sound
- Gym
- Boathouse with spa bath, changing room, shower, and bathroom with freestanding bath, spa bath, basin, and WC, and heated outdoor shower
- Note: This property can only accept bookings that start either on a Monday or on a Friday
- Electric central heating with underfloor heating
- 2 x Fridge, 2 x freezer, 2 x dishwasher, 2 x washing machine, 2 x tumble dryer
- Smart TVs, surround sound speaker, WiFi, pool table
- Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
- Private driveway parking for 6 cars
- Enclosed, rear garden with terrace, patio, barbecue, furniture, and fire pit
- Outdoor William Holland 4 seater spa bath
- Outdoor kitchen bar
- Private jetty and moorings, direct access to lake
- Paddle boards and kayaks available
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop and pub 3.4 miles
- Note: House manager available to organise extra services and activities
- Please note :The house is situated on the shore of lake Windermere, and because of its location please expect steps and slopes and therefore the house is not suitable for the physically impaired
- With direct access to the waterfront, it is important that children are supervised at all times.
The property
Ridge House is a luxury, three-storey house overlooking Lake Windermere near Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, boasting a cinema, games room, and boathouse.
Windermere Train Station 4.8 miles; Ambleside 9 miles; Kendal 10.9 miles.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £1000.
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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
