About this property
This beautifully presented apartment is situated in a fine position on a private road just a short walk from Bowness town centre. Enjoying stunning panoramic vistas to the north and the south of Lake Windermere, Watendlath promises a charming retreat for families and friends looking to explore the heart of the Lake District. The main sitting room offers a stylish setup with sofas appointed around the woodburning stove, its warmth providing a homely feel to the room as you snuggle up with a film on the television. Move through to the spacious kitchen/diner to find all the essential appliances to prepare a hearty feast before gathering round the dining table to host all your social occasions. Patio doors lead straight out to the south-facing sun terrace where you can sit back with a good book as you overlook the little ones playing in the sloped gardens, or sit out and enjoy alfresco dining, the perfect way to end each day of excitement. With two very generously appointed, en-suite king-size bedrooms and a twin bedroom with separate shower room, all guests can really enjoy their own space and privacy. There is also a mezzanine lounge accessed via a spiral staircase which offers a tranquil space to relax with simply superb views of the lakes that have to be admired. The local town of Bowness-on-Windermere offers a wonderful range of attractions, from the simplicities of shops and eateries of all kinds, to attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter, watersports along its lake and a plethora of walking routes, there’s something here for every type of adventurer. Walk down to the Windermere Marina and climb on board one of the iconic steamers, offering a circular cruise around the lake whist soaking up views of the impressive mountains, secluded bays and wooded islands. For literature lovers, travel towards Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, rich with history and memorabilia inside, so you can see how the famous poet once lived and his cottage garden he planted with his sister Dorothy. Once you have completed these, be sure to visit the twin town of Ambleside or the villages of Grasmere and Coniston Water. Use Watendlath as a base for exploring the very best of the Lake District.
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.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
First-floor mezzanine snug
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Garden patio with furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking