About this property
Attractive stone barn sleeping five guests on the outskirts of Bowness on Windermere, an ideal destination for walking, cycling and trying a variety of water sports on lake Windermere.
The countryside surrounding Lake Windermere is renowned for being a windswept wilderness of rugged hills, imposing mountains and rolling green fields divided by charming dry stone walls. Your comfortable accommodation offers sleeping space for up to five guests, so you could soon be exploring near and far with a flask of coffee and tasty snacks in tow. Navigate the water by boat, travelling from Bowness on Windermere (1 mile away) across to Ambleside whilst soaking up the scenery. Disembark and prepare to be impressed, browsing the specialist shops and pausing for a bite to eat in one of the cafes, tearooms or restaurants. Visit the striking Stock Ghyll Force waterfall, admire the quaint Bridge House, or browse the museum before returning across the water in time for tea. Characterised by high ceilings, exposed beams and an open fire, the split level lounge/diner provides a spacious setting for relaxing. Upon entering the property you ll find yourself in the dining area with a table and seating for six next to the French doors, three steps lead up into the large lounge area where the fire is positioned along with seating, a TV and DVD. Overlooking the beautiful garden, the stylish kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, and a washing machine. There is a separate WC, and the family bathroom is a sanctuary after a busy day thanks to the shower over the bath and WC. The first bedroom you ll come to is a triple room with storage and king size zip and link (which can be made into a twin on request, must be stated at the time of booking) and single bed. Completing the property is the master bedroom with its double bed, storage and handy en suite shower room featuring a shower and WC. On sunny evenings your private patio is a delight for al fresco meals and drinks, but the shared garden is a pleasure to explore with a large amount of lawn space, an orchard and a BBQ area. Ample parking is available. Need to know: 2 bedrooms 1 double, 1 king size (zip and link can be made into a twin on request, must be stated at the time of booking) with a single.. 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC, 1 en suite shower room with shower and WC, 1 separate WC. Electric oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine. Open fire first set of logs provided. TV/DVD. Wi Fi included. Shared garden and BBQ area with private patio. Shared off road parking. Please note there are changes in floor level both internally and externally on the approach. The owners of of the property offer a number of optional extras to make your stay extra special. The optional extras include brunch boxes, e bike hire, motor boat hire, outdoor adventure activities such as paddle boarding, climbing, guided walks, ghyll scrambling, kayaking and pony trekking. Please contact us at the time of booking for further details. Pub and shop within 1 mile. Please take care with low angled ceilings on the first floor.
Accommodation
Complex of properties, Open fire / wood burner, Internet access, Pub within 1 mile, Shop within 1 mile, Family friendly, Parking on site / nearby, Does not allow pets, Cottage, Yes, Yes