The property
Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Bowness-on-Windermere, in Cumbria, is this superb stone cottage.
It lies in a charming house that dates back many years and touches of this history can be found throughout the property.
Throughout the home the colours are attractive, welcoming and very much in the modern-contemporary style but in keeping with the classic, period cottage style.
Spend your evening keeping up to date with all your favourite shows and enjoying quality family time in the spacious sitting room.
The kitchen has a wonderful set of contemporary fitted units and plenty of worktop space for preparing your meals, and appliances of the highest order are on-hand to help you cook up a storm for your loved ones.
The dining area provides ample space for family gatherings over a hot meal and a refreshing beverage.
The three well-presented bedrooms have a range of modern furnishings, which complement the light decor, and offer an abundance of space to store your personal items, whilst the family bathroom provides and elegant bath so you can have a relaxing soak at the end of a tiring day.
In the summer, take a snack or a refreshing drink out to the small patio area to the front and simply let the astounding town scenery soak in.
Take a drive towards the thriving town of Ambleside, which houses the wonderful period property of Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum.
The perfect choice for those literary lovers among you, discover a plethora of history inside, including how the famous poet once lived and where he drew his inspiration from.
You are within walking distance of Lake Windermere for getting involved with a variety of watersporting activities, whilst the further afield Coniston Water is popular for kayaking and canoeing.
For that extra bit of history, discover the National Trust property of Hill Top and the well-known Castlerigg Stone Circle, ideal for exploring.
With so much to discover in the area, use Brinkburn as your base for enjoying an action-packed family holiday.
About the location
BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE
Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.
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, 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 less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are 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.
