YEW - WOODLAND COTTAGES, Family Friendly In Bowness-On-Windermere, Bowness-On-Windermere

Lake District. Sleeps up to 7

This detached cottage is near the village of Bowness-on-Windermere near to Ambleside and can sleep seven people in four bedrooms.

Yew is a lovely detached cottage situated near the village of Bowness-on-Windermere just five miles from Ambleside in the Lake District. The cottage can sleep seven people in one ground floor king-size double, one king-size double (zip/link), one king-size double and one single as well as family bathroom and ground floor shower room. Also in the cottage is a kitchen with dining area and a sitting room with woodburner. Outside is off road parking and a garden with decked area, furniture and hot tub. Yew is a lovely cottage ideal for exploring this beautiful part of the country.

Amenities: LPG central heating with woodburning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview and soundbar, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Additional fuel on collection from on-site store. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair only available on request. Off road parking for two cars in adjacent car park. Additional parking available at main car park approx 150 yards away. Undercover lockable bike rack. Decked area with furniture and hot tub. Use of communal on-site open fields and woodlands. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Check-in 5pm. Note: Community library of books and games available free of charge at site office. Note: No stag/hen or similar. Private boat available for hire with a skipper on lake Windermere, bookable with the owners at the site for an additional cost. Electric Vehicle charging policy; please note that due to the Estate being at electrical capacity, no EV charging can be done at this property currently, but there are EV chargers near by. Please note: Saturday and Sunday check in is only allowed with the owner's advance permission, If you would like to check in on these days, please contact Sykes to enquire


Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: 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.

Located in Windermere, this cottage is in the mountains and on a lake. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Treetop Trek, or check out an event or a game at Ambleside Climbing Wall. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking and cycling.