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

Relax by Lake Windermere with plenty of amenities at your doorstep or unwind in style upstairs.

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Marina
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Miscellaneous

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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

Property manager

Georgie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1270 sq ft (118 sq m)

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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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: 1 well behaved dog not to be left in house alone

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

House

About the neighborhood

Map
Bowness-on-Windermere, ENG

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 8 min walk
  • Bowness Pier - 9 min walk
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bodega - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

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.

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

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Windermere spacious 4 bed 4 bath house, parking & 5 mins walk to village & Lake located?

This family-friendly Windermere vacation home is located on the waterfront, 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 23 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandown in Bownesd
Great location, spacious accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

8/10 Good

Kris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Vogtländer-Prange B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ideal for several people
We all really enjoyed staying in this house. The house is very comfortably furnished and ideal for several people. The loccation is also very good if you want to do many outdoor activities in the Lake District.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

lilian M.

new year holiday at sandown house
Very clean and well equipped property. All bedrooms are en-suite with very comfortable beds. It is well situated for all amenities, having lovely olde worlde pubs, restaurants and lots of shops to visit. We highly recommend staying at sandown house and would love to visit again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

sandown house, bowness on windermere
This property is stunning, situated within a few minutes of bowness on windermere. There is plenty of parking and the house has everything you need and more. We spent a week here with family and 2 dogs and we were all impressed with the facilities and excellent location. There is plenty to do for all ages from beautiful walks to a boat trip on one of the many lakes. We would certainly recommend the house and hope to all return again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

matthew p.

Great Family Holiday
The house is in a great location just a short walk to everyhting you need. The kids called it an upside down house because the living areas are upstairs which worked really well for our group, especially as each bedroom has its own facilities!! The customer service we received was first class, great communication and really accomodating of our needs, a real pleasure to deal with!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roy S.

Location location location
This was an excellent choice for our extended family holiday following a wedding reception at the Hydro. A 15 minute walk to Bowness pier passing a couple of small supermarkets on the way for groceries. There are also several good restaurants within a five minute walk. The house was spotlessly clean when we arrived, was very well equipped and maintained. Georgeene was very helpful with enquiries and very pleasant to deal with. No hesitation in recommending the house.

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Bette M., Kansas City

Couldn't Have Been Better
The property was as shown, the owner very friendly and helpful (especially the welcome gift of wine & milk!!). We were four friends relaxing after a River Boat tour in France and the contrast between the two countries was delightful. The bus stop right at the front door provided our gateway to exploring the area and Beresford Restaurant right across the street was excellent food at most reasonable prices. Thank you, Georgie for sharing with us. Bette, April, Gwen & Otis.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Irene W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sandown House
Sandown House is ideally located for exploring the Lake District. The accommodation was very well equipped and it's upside down configuration made the most of the views from the upstairs windows (would not recommend for those with a mobility disability). The house is on a busy road and there is little outside space for BBQ etc. although there is a small park across the road where supervised children can play. The owners are located next door but do not intrude upon house guests but are there if needed. I would recommend Sandown as a base but would have liked more outside space around the property.

6/10 Okay

Maureen wendy C.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacances dans le Lake District
Magnifique région
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

6/10 Okay

Mandy T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
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, check-in, communication, location
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.