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Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake

Family-friendly stay near Lake Windermere

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71270 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Bowness-on-Windermere, ENG
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Windermere

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Windermere vacation home, you'll find World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry Theatre. Lake Windermere and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Windermere - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bowness Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake

Our spacious and comfortable 4 bed, 4 bathroom house is located in Bowness-on-Windermere in the heart of English Lake District. Last updated in January 2025 it is ideal for families and friends looking for a well equipped holiday home in the stunning area of the Lake District National Park, which in 2017 became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is has been designed as an upside down house to make the most of the mountain views.

Please Note: Weekly stays our changeover day is a Friday so your week will require a Friday date. For 3 nights short breaks we can offer a Friday or Monday start date. Should you choose different days to start your holiday we may need to amend the dates of your stay if you are flexible. Please note the house can only accommodate 7 people plus one infant (under 18 months) maximum.

Our location is superb, being just five minutes walk from the village of Bowness-on- Windermere, with its excellent shops and eateries, whilst also having the lake shore on your door step. And despite our central location we have plenty of guest parking within our grounds with room for 4 cars.

The 4 ground floor bedrooms all have en-suite shower facilities, so its not too far to carry your luggage! There are 3 doubles and 1 single. A travel cot is also available (you will require your own bedding). Please note: the house does not have a bath. The 4 en-suites are not large we have tried to show these on our photos; each one has a standard sized shower, washbasin and toilet but obviously each bedroom having an en-suite is often seen a bonus. However, if you are requiring very large bathrooms we are unable to provide.

Upstairs there is a very spacious and stylish living space. The large lounge has 3 sofas to relax on and a large wall mounted SMART TV, so you can steam all the usual subscription services. There is a small office set up with large glass desk & office chair to use if you are unlucky enough to have to a little bit of work!! We offer free fibre WIFI. There are also many toys, jigsaws, books and board games for you to enjoy. The separate elegant dining room comfortably seats a large party with a high-chair for the little one.

The kitchen & utility room are very equipped with most of the gadgets and cooking utensils you will find at home enabling you to enjoy home cooked meals. And if you fancy an al fresco meal or just some drinks, outside there is a patio area with table & chairs and a BBQ.

We are situated in a peaceful part of Bowness-on-Windermere, our location is just set back from the main lake road on the edge of the village so we are only a few minutes gentle stroll to Lake Windermere and all that Bowness village has to offer or Windermere is an easy 20 mins stroll up the road.

We have 1 travel cot and high chair available. We have free fibre Wi-Fi, bed linen and 1 bath & hand towel pp, and bath mats. We also provide dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, tea towels, handwash and starter toilet rolls etc.

We welcome a well behaved dog (no other pets are accepted) but ask they are not left in the house unattended, although we are happy for you to bring a pet crate to use. We do not charge for 1 dog. On occasion we may accept a 2nd dog but only if both dogs were small BUT we would need you to contact us (SEND AN ENQUIRY) prior to instant booking to seek permission. If we agreed there would be additional £40 cleaning fee for a 2nd dog. Please note we do live close by and pass the house various times per day so we would not expect any guest to abuse our request.

Our weekly changeover day is a Friday, but we do offer short breaks. Check in is 3pm and check out 10am. We always text guests when the house is ready if earlier than 3pm .to hearing from you.

It would be our pleasure to answer any questions you may have so please get in touch, we look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks
Georgie

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Only 1 dog permitted which must NOT be left alone in the house at any time. They must also not be allowed on any furniture or any beds.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: 1 well behaved dog not to be left in house alone

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake to the airport?

This vacation home is 89.7 mi (99-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake to downtown Windermere?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Bowness-on-Windermere.

Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eimear M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was clean and well-appointed. It was in a great location, just a short walk to Bowness.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived a bit early and were made so welcome by the manager It was absolutely spotless and a great location we couldn’t speak highly enough of it And lots of information about the area Will most surely be coming back Thank you for making our stay so great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay at very comfortable house

Lovely house complete with everything you need for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

We had a brilliant week at Sandown. Location was perfect just a few mins walk into centre of town. We loved the house it had everything we needed. Communication with Georgie was excellent. We would definitely stay again 😊
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kris W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice week in the lakes

The property is in a great location and had everything we needed. Ample off street parking for our party. The 4 ensuite rooms were ok, but personally we found the shower rooms a touch too small, but overall a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sandown in Bownesd

Great location, spacious accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness

5 Stars from us!

The house is comfortable, nicely furnished and most importantly super clean. Lots of room for all of us with comfy beds and 4 bathrooms was a godsend. The kitchen was great with all the gadgets you’d have at home. Georgie was really helpful and certainly has thought of everything you might need for a great holiday. The location could not be better, far enough away from the hustle and bustle but only a short stroll walk away. The house has many great reviews, when we booked we only noted only one poor one, which in all honestly, now we have stayed we think the people were posting about a different house or must have been very strange as we could not find any faults. In fact we have already looked at dates to book for June. We have given 5 stars and would highly recommend to any family wanting a great location, great house and lovely host. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Maureen wendy C.

Promises a lot but delivery of quality amenities poor.

The bedrooms were very small and did not provide bathrooms x 4 Bed & bath is misleading. Pokey shower facilities and some shower cubicles were without soap trays or shampoo shelves to use as one showers. No door hooks adequately provided. Water trickled out of the showers making it imposssible to lather up. Bedding was very old and tired.I’ve thrown better away. Kitchen looked adequate until one came to find the right pans for the induction rings. Only one pan Was provided, the others would not function, big oversight this. Washing machine but no soap powered provided!!! Poor all round, couldn’t wait to get home. Over priced and neglected. Doors didn’t close. Carpets were fitted but doors not!!!! Clothes hanging facilities a sad joke. Less than ikea standard. My advice don’t go to this place. Next door guests were noisy and when reported contact was disbelieving.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great base

Really good base location. Not sure we liked the upside down house, but everything we needed was there. Living space is lovely ! Bathrooms a bit small and quite tired .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Break in the Lake District

We had a wonderful stay and Georgie could not be more accommodating including allowing us to check in a day earlier due to the prior guests checking out early. The house is well equipped and the location is almost exactly in between Windermere and Bowness. We loved the fact we could walk in both directions so the location is just ideal. We would thoroughly recommend this house for any family looking to explore the Lake District. We really appreciated the communication both prior to and during out stay. The welcome pack that was provided, included a parking pass and some goodies that the family really enjoyed. Would go back in the future if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Mandy T.

A super location with all local amenities near by.

Overall, the location is a huge advantage and we had a really lovely time. The house itself is comfortable, but we did not think it warranted the 'immaculate' listing it was given. The listing photos show the more up to date areas but other areas, not photographed, are in need of improvement to warrant the house being described as immaculate. A couple of examples being, bedroom door handle almost falling off (which was tricky as the door to the bedroom got stuck on the new carpet and wouldn't shut or open easily), a lot of dirty and chipped crockery, dirty windows and tea towels with brown stain on. We were there at a busy time and road noise is very evident. The host is very friendly and easy to get in touch with. We had a lovely welcome basket of goodies on arrival, which was very thoughtful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good house, great location

Overall very good and number of improvements made. Pity en-suites not larger, but no space to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent holiday home

Lovely house with everything you need. In a great location, very close to Windermere town centre. Georgie was very helpful both prior and during our stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

The property is in a brilliant position for all amenities.It’s a short stroll to the shops,bars,restaurants and the lake.The bus stop is positioned in front of the property which is ideal if you don’t fancy driving. The house was everything as explained in the advertisement.A nice touch,was a welcome pack left for us on our arrival.In addition to that we had a great host in Georgeene who was available at hand at anytime to sort out any problems if needed.I would definitely return in the future for another family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Jeremy A., Wakefield UK

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

House is in a good spot for walking into Bowness and the bus stop is just at the end of the drive. House is fully equipped with everything you need. The on suites are small but each bedroom has one. It’s right on the road so it can be a bit noisy but that the payoff for the great location. Handy large fridge in the utility room. Lots of tourist info in the house. The living room is large as is the dining room so it was perfect for the 6 of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal location for Bowness-on-Windermere & Windermere

Sandown is well situated for walking into Bowness and Windermere. Parking is a bonus . The dinning and lounge area on the upper floor are spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness

December break

Georgie was very helpful at all points. The Christmas decorations were lovely. I had misunderstood the photos, that featured a real fireplace and presumed we could have a real fire, but there was actually no fire of any type in the fireplace.

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, spotlessly clean.

We had a great week in very wet weather, the house was warm and clean, just a few minutes into Bowness with lots of lovely shops and cafes.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and communication with the owner, always in contact if required and helpful

Great stay in these strange times
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property, lovely , friendly and informative hosts.

Lovely property very clean and well equipped. Central location with both Windermere and Bowness within walking distance.

10/10 Excellent

Helena T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Break from the big smoke

Amazing location for a week away in the lakes to walk, explore and cycle. The rooms are well appointed but during our stay it did feel damp within the bedrooms but not an issue upstairs in the main living area. We are out most of the time but the kitchen has all that we required for breakfast time. Great dinning table for socialising. Recommend by us all
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to explore from

Georgie was easy to contact and regularly contacted us to make sure we knew what was going on. The house was well equipped and at least one of our children wanted to make it our permanent home! Easy to walk into Bowness-on-Windermere, which we did a few times, although the road can be quite busy so be careful crossing. The kitchen was well equipped and the lounge cosy. We had a fantastic holiday helped by a lovely house to come back to!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Windermere

Very centrally located house just steps away from restaurants, bars and lake. Comfortable house, with all the necessities, home away from home. All bedrooms with en suite, so no queue for showers or toilets especially when a big family. Host very helpful, very prompt if you need assistance. I would definitely book again in future, we were a family of six and we had a very good time in Bowness.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous

We arrived early hoping to park the car and head into town till check in. The lovely owner was there and said we could have the property early, very much appreciated on a hot day! The house Itself is very clean, comfortable and warm with plenty of room for 6 of us it was our first time together as a family since the lockdown, so was a very special week all round. It is a 10 minute walk into Bowness so very convenient for a great selection shops and restaurants.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020