Brackenlea

About this property

Near Windermere Lake and the historic village of Bowness-on-Windermere sits Brackenlea, a lovely five-bedroom standalone home.

This charming holiday home, set among peaceful grounds, is an excellent home base for families and large groups from which to explore the Lake District National Park.

Brackenlea is an ideal getaway for 10 people and two well-behaved pets, benefitting from balconies with showcasing panoramic views of the countryside and convenient location near local amenities and attractions.

You can park your cars in the driveway of Brackenlea, which can accommodate up to five vehicles.

Follow the stairs up to your new home from home. The large sitting room features a Smart TV, gas fire and plush sofas, and is an ideal setting for relaxing with your loved ones. Next to this, you will find the contemporary and well-equipped kitchen area, which has everything you need to enjoy a memorable self-catered stay, include sleek granite worktops, state-of-the-art appliances, and a breakfast bar. The chef of your group will have found their haven.

The formal dining room is located at the front of the home, where you can your guests can enjoy a meal together and reflect on the day's events or make plans for the following days itinerary, all whilst taking in the breath-taking vistas via the big picture windows.

Enjoy the tranquilly of the garden from the garden room's two sets of double patio doors, which open out into the garden and patio. In addition to the enormous family breakfast table, which is perfect for morning meals and making plans for the day, there are also extra sofas for lounging around on, watching TV or escaping into your favourite novel. You can have an evening of friendly competition on the snooker/table tennis table in the games room, which is in the garage. This area also benefits from secure bike storage for up to ten bikes, ideal for the keen cyclists in your group.

There are five beautifully decorated bedrooms to choose from when it's time to catch up on some much-needed rest. On the ground-floor, you will find a wonderful king-size with a balcony and en-suite bathroom, or follow the four steps down to reach a lovely super-king-size with zip/link, and a double, all with access to an adjacent bathroom.

Head upstairs to unwind in the luxurious super king-size bedroom with panoramic views of the surrounding fields from the comfort of your bed through the floor-to-ceiling patio doors. Alternatively, you may enjoy the scenery while sipping coffee on the balcony. This gorgeous room

A-framed beams, and access to its own en-suite with free-standing bath and walk-in shower. You will also discover an additional double bedroom on this floor, also benefitting from its own en-suite shower room.

Step out onto the spacious lawn, which is surrounded by a garden full of greenery, flowering plants, several patios with plenty of outdoor seating, a barbecue, perfect for alfresco dining whilst your four-legged friends run and play. Why not take a break and relax with a cool drink under the lovely pergola or in the wooden swing hammock?

There are several fine dining establishments within walking distance, making it easy to celebrate a special occasion with friends and family. The Lindeth Howe Hotel, located just 300 metres further down Lindeth Drive, and serves lunches, afternoon tea, and dinners, and the Linthwaite House Hotel is home to Simon Rogan's Henrock restaurant. Blackwell, where the magnificent Arts and Crafts House may be found, is conveniently close by as well.

Watersports like kayaking and paddleboarding can be enjoyed on the famous Lake Windermere, which is just a short stroll away. For a more leisurely day, take a sail across the lake to Ambleside or Lakeside.

You can take a day trip on the chain ferry to the neighbouring villages of Far and Near Sawrey, Hawkshead, and Ambleside, or you can walk along the lakeshore path to Wray Castle, a National Trust property.

Cockshott Point, Brant Fell, and Orrest Head are just a few of the beautiful hikes in the area. Hikers in the group have a number of beautiful low fells within easy reach, in addition to the peaks of Helvellyn and Scafell Pike, each of which presents a unique challenge on the way to the top.

For an unforgettable stay in Cumbria, look no further than Brackenlea.

Head outside to the expansive garden, which is dotted with leafy green plants, several patio areas with outdoor seating for ten, a barbecue, and a lush lawn, ideal for enjoying across the warmer months with your four-legged friends. Why not enjoy a refreshing drink in the pretty pergola, whilst the children enjoy the outdoor swing chair. For a special occasion, why not step out the door and take a short walk to Simon Rogan's 'Henrock' restaurant at the Linthwaite House Hotel. The nearby Lindeth Fell offers a traditional setting with lake views, where you can enjoy an afternoon tea or a home-cooked lunch. The lovely Arts and Crafts House, Blackwell, is just moments away. Lake Windermere is just a short walk away and offers a variety of watersports activities, such as kayaking and paddle boarding, or for a more relaxed experience, catch a lake cruise and sail over to Ambleside or Lakeside. Board the passenger ferry and explore more of your picture-perfect surroundings with a day trip to Ambleside, Hawkshead, or take the lakeshore path along to National Trust property, Wray Castle. You will find some picturesque walks on your doorstep, including Cockshott Point, Brant Fell and Orrest Head, for the hikers of the group, the peaks of Helvellyn and Scafell Pike are set within easy reach, each offering a challenging pursuit to the summit. Why not head off on foot along the Dales Way, a 78-mile footpath linking West Yorkshire to Cumbria. Whisk your loved ones away on an unforgettable retreat to Brackenlea.

Visitors to the Lake District National Park continue to be drawn to the lively twin towns of Bowness and Windermere because each one offers a variety of adjacent activities, amenities, shops, and restaurants to satisfy all interests. Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness offers a choice of boat cruises and boat rental options 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 Old Laundry theatre and the Beatrix Potter World attraction are separated by 1.5 kilometres. It takes 30 minutes to walk to Orrest Head to take in the breathtaking vista of far-reaching views over the lake and nearby fells, which served as the inspiration for Alfred Wainwright to create his series of renowned guidebooks. The historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside, and Troutbeck are only a short drive away, as is Brockhole, which provides high wire tree top experiences. For those with greater energy, marine centres near the lake offer a range of watersports. With easy access to attractions like the stunning 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, the area is perfectly situated for exploring everything this region has to offer.

Accommodation

Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king size with balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, bidet and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, made to twin on request), 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x first-floor super-king-size with balcony and en-suite free-standing bath, walk-in shower, basin, bidet and WC, 1 x first-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over bath, basin, bidet and WC.

Cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Utility room with washing machine.

Dining room.

Sitting room with gas fire.

Living/dining room with electric fire.

Garage converted games room with secure bike storage for ten bikes and tumble dryer.

We politely ask that electric vehicles are not charged at the property due to fire risk, see in property info for further guidance on where to charge your vehicle.

To ensure the high standards of the garden are maintained, a gardener will attend every Tuesday.
Gas central heating, gas fire and electric fire.

Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee maker, separate larder fridge, separate freezer and wine cooler.

High chair and travel cot available.

3 x Smart TVs, smart speaker, WiFi, games room with snooker/table tennis table.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking for 5 cars.

Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio areas, furniture, pergola, swing hammock and gas barbecue.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Pub 0.5 miles, shop 1.2 miles.

Note: There are ten steps up to the property from the driveway.

Note: There are several internal steps.

Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am.