North Cottage

North Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, consists of a kitchen/diner with oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle and toaster, a dining room, a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove, two bathrooms—one with freestanding bath, shower over, basin and WC, and one with bath, shower over, basin and WC—and a cloakroom with basin and WC. The bedrooms consist of a super-king-size, two king-size rooms, and a twin. Outside, there is an enclosed patio with hot tub and off-road parking. One well-behaved pet welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 0.3 miles. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. North Cottage is a luxurious base for exploring the Lake District.Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of GBP450

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness 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 World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Old Laundry Theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular 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.

Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.