If you’re looking for a luxurious, ‘boutique-hotel’ experience for you and 13 of your favourite people, in the heart of Windermere, with a stylish and chic bedroom & bathroom per couple, you’ve found it. A magnificent Victorian residence, right on the boundary between Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere on one side, and the village of Windermere itself on the other. Quality and sophistication give this period house a sleek, chic feel, with monochrome colours, quirky furniture and a fabulous 'wow factor'. The house's owner, a former journalist and cricket enthusiast, and has the theme running through the house, with the bedrooms named after historical cricket characters. Park 5 cars right outside (extra parking close by). Up to the entrance hall to this and two separate reception rooms, both with gorgeous modern wood burners to gather round. The sociable open plan kitchen with dining area features huge oven for that soiree, an island to gather round and discuss the day ahead, instant Quooker boil tap, large American fridge/freezer and all the usual fittings and equipment. This opens into a conservatory area, and then onto your terraced patio areas, perfect for a little al-fresco entertaining on warm days. There’s a fabulous dining table and chairs where everyone can eat and talk together – your own ‘private dining’. Off this area is what we call the den, with curved comfy sofa and a place to escape, watch Sky Sports or play a game or two! Upstairs you'll be thrilled by the eclectic choice of bedrooms and bathrooms. FRY: Something of a raffish feel appropriate to a room named after C.B Fry, the legendary Edwardian cricketer and all-round Renaissance man. A lofty, spacious with luxurious furnishings including a hand-carved French-style mahogany bed and Venetian glass dressing table. Bathroom has double basins, large-head shower, separate bath and underfloor heating. RANJI: Named for C.B Fry's great friend, the Indian prince Sir K.S Ranjitsinhji. A lovely, romantic, room at the front of the house, with views to Claife Heights, flamingo-strewn wallpaper, slightly rococo furniture, double-ended bath in the room and separate walk-in shower with underfloor heating. Hobbs: The original master bedroom of the house, named for the master batsman Jack Hobbs. Spacious with views towards Claife Heights and just a glimpse of Windermere in winter. Hand-painted furniture, including the king-sized four-poster bed. The lordly bathroom has a two-person walk-in grohe rain shower, lovely Victoria & Albert free-standing bath and underfloor heating. MACLAREN: A spacious room with wooden shutters to bedroom and bathroom windows - perfect for late risers. Named for A.C MacLaren, England captain & Lancashire legend. An elegant colour scheme, in shades of grey and blue, with Venetian glass dressing table and full-length mirror and a zip-and-link super king-size bed. The bathroom has underfloor heating, double washbasins and a digital remote control for the shower. BARNES: Named for the cantankerous S.F Barnes, the great Staffordshire bowler. A ground floor room with easy access to the living areas. A light, airy room with funky bathroom including large Kudos/aqualisa digital walk-in shower, separate bath, double basins and underfloor heating. CARDUS: Named after Neville Cardus: the father of modern cricket writing and also a legendary music journalist. A ground floor room also with easy access to the living quarters. Light and airy, and featuring a roll top bath in the bedroom and separate shower room. GRACE: A bright airy room with original sash window, named for the most famous, notorious cricketer of the Victorian/Edwardian era. Ground floor, close to the kitchen, zip/link super king-size. This room has a separate bathroom right next door with bath and shower over. Please note this bathroom doubles as the lower floor bathroom for general use by all guests. Windermere village is a lovely place to make yourself at home, with lazy cafes for breakfast, plenty of shops for stocking up the kitchen, traditional Lake District pubs and several restaurants to choose from. A number of superb walks begin nearby, including the easy ascent of Orrest Head which promises spectacular views of Lake Windermere from the top. Bowness village sits on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere. Access to the lake is only a few minutes' stroll from the village centre at Bowness Bay, where hire boats come and go, and Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly to both Ambleside and Lakeside. A great way to explore without driving! Looking for somewhere to eat and drink, Bowness has a great choice from top quality pubs, coffee shops and wine bars and with everything from cafes and bistros to fine dining restaurants, there's something to please everyone. Bowness also has a mainstream cinema, and the Old Laundry Theatre offers an interesting programme of performances.
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