Place, Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore
19 min walk
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Glenside, Far Sawrey
Summary:
This superb stone-built, semi-detached cottage is situated on the edge of the village of Far Sawrey near Hawkshead and sleeps five people in three bedrooms.
The Space:
Glen Side is a delightful Edwardian stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated next a working livestock farm, on the edge of Far Sawrey and close to Hawkshead. This cottage sleeps five people and has three bedrooms, consisting of a king-size double, a twin and a single, together with bathroom and a ground floor shower room. The cottage also has a open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburner and a second sitting room. Outside there's off road parking for two cars and a front raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture. Glen Side is an excellent Lake District base. If you wish to book a short break the week beginning 4th July 2026 please contact Sykes directly.
The Neighborhood:
The village of Far Sawrey has a Post Office/store and pub/restaurant. Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is 'Hill Top', once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Ambleside
Ambleside is home to this holiday home. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hill Top Farm and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore - 19 min walk - 1.5 km
Bowness Pier - 13 min drive - 4.5 km
Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 21 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Burneside Station - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Lake View Garden - 10 min drive
The Magic Roundabout - 10 min drive
The Albert - 10 min drive
Boardwalk Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Glenside, Far Sawrey pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Glenside, Far Sawrey?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Glenside, Far Sawrey?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Glenside, Far Sawrey located?
Situated in Ambleside, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hill Top Farm and Lake Windermere. Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore and Windermere Ferry are also within 1 mile (2 km).