Within 100 yards of Bowness and with lovely lake views, this 17th-century cottage is a great base for exploring the beautiful Lake District.. 5 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, DVDs, Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Living room 2: (No TV)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, DVD Player
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds. Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for multi-fuel burner included. Sitting-out area with garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps to the terrace.. This charming semi-detached 17th century cottage has lovely views of Lake Windermere from its top floor and makes for a cosy retreat all year round, ideally located 400 yards from the lake and town centre. Surrounded by dramatic mountainous scenery, numerous walking and cycling paths are on offer. For fell-walking enthusiasts, the Langdales, Scafell, Great Gable and the Old Man of Coniston are easily reached. Take a boat cruise or visit the Beatrix Potter Exhibition. Shops, pubs and restaurants 100 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Towels are not included.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Windermere
Windermere is home to this cottage. Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orrest Head and Windermere Ferry. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting.
Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Windermere Station - 6 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 106 min drive
Restaurants
Lake View Garden - 7 min walk
The Westmorland Inn - 2 min walk
Bowness Tap Rooms - 5 min walk
Costa Coffee - 5 min walk
The Village Inn Bar & Grill - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere?
As of 6 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere on 11 May 2026 start from AU$505, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3 bedroom accommodation in Bowness-on-Windermere located?
Situated in Windermere, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 26 minutes by foot.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect location to explore Bowness-on-Windermere. Simple walk to either end of the shopping and restaurant street, short drive to many easy walks, and central location within the region (with parking that could be a little tight depending on your vehicle and how many of them you have)
Michael C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rosemary Broome
4 Dec 2025
A quirky and comfortable cottage.
A quirky and comfortable cottage. Very convenient with two parking spaces. The cottage was well supplied with all the domestic essentials in place. Would thoroughly recommend.
Rosemary Broome
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Hazel
5 Jan 2021
Stunning views from a quiet elevated location with a quick walk into Bowness centre.
Stunning views from a quiet elevated location with a quick walk into Bowness centre. Really comfortable cottage with multi burning stove , although the cottage was warm without it. Nice fluffy towels and good quality beds and bedding.
Kitchen well equipped with pots, pans, scales and even a slow cooker which was beneficial to use after a long walk. Lovely walks from the cottage and a good base. Really good to have parking too in the middle of Bowness.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Hazel
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
17 Oct 2020
Absolutely stunning cottage.
Absolutely stunning cottage. Perfect location. We returned and booked back up to go again next year.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Sarah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lisa
10 Sept 2020
We loved our stay here.
We loved our stay here. The location was fantastic and really helped having 2 parking spaces. The bottle of prosecco on arrival was a lovely touch too. I actually think the photos didn’t do it justice and was much nicer when we got there.
Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
The cottage was fabulous. Well stocked with equipment
2 bathrooms brilliant . Very homely and cosy in a great location
Would recommend to friends and family
donna o.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kevin
24 Oct 2019
A very comfortable cottage close to the town centre but away from bustling hub.
A very comfortable cottage close to the town centre but away from bustling hub. Well equipped kitchen and multiple televisions, a pleasant surprise to find a bottle of prosecco on arrival. Excellent addition was the use of the neighbouring hotels leisure facilities.
Kevin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anne
5 Aug 2019
Had a lovely week at Howe cottage , everything we needed was in there and it was cosy and comfortabl
Had a lovely week at Howe cottage , everything we needed was in there and it was cosy and comfortable and a bottle of Prosecco was waiting for us on arrival . Easy access to all amenities and the option of swimming at the nearby hotel was an added extra. One small problem with hot water was dealt with very quickly by the owner and didn’t cause any inconvenience but we received a second bottle of Prosecco and follow up phone call to ensure all was well. Will definitely return.
Our stay at Howe Cottage was wonderful. It is located walking distance from Lake Windermere and quaint downtown Bowness. The cottage was clean, cozy and comfortable. It was much larger than we expected. We were so thrilled with this place.
The only problem was that VRBO and a different booking agency double booked the cottage. At 10:00pm a sweet couple knocked on the door wondering if we could help them find the key. Thankfully they found a second option after looking for an hour wirh us, but had change all of their plans. This was very strange and has never happened to us wirh VRBO. We felt terrible about this situation.
Very nice cottage, in a perfect location for day-trips exploring the Lake District, combined with good dining.
Goran L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anita W.
21 May 2019
Bowness-on-Windermere
The property is in a great location, in the heart of Bowness, a few minutes walk away from the lake. Walks and hikes on the doorstep, good restaurants nearby. And not far from waterfalls, trrektop trek and water sports - perfect for a family break away. Property is also in a good condition, clean, warm and looked after, it had everything we needed, even the weather was great!
Highly recommend
Anita W.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barry Thomas T.
23 Mar 2019
Amazing property
Lovely cottage in a superb location.
Barry Thomas T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
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