The property
This stone-built cottage is located in the heart of Bowness on Windermere.
Little Brook Cottage is a two-bedroom cottage which is bursting with character; ideal for holidaymakers who want a charming property with stunning scenery right on the doorstep and a stone's throw from some great local pubs.
Its stone-built nature gives this cottage the traditional Lakeland feel but it has been tastefully furnished throughout and is equipped to the highest standard.
It is the ideal blend of character and modern amenities.
The well-equipped kitchen with dining area is the perfect place for knocking up something tasty before retreating to the comfortable lounge and enjoying a relaxing evening in front of the TV or maybe belting out some classics with the music centre on offer.
The cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, one double and one twin, and there's a shower room and a ground floor wet room.
There is also a small courtyard outside the cottage allowing the opportunity to take a seat in the fresh air.
Bowness on Windermere is one of the most popular spots in the Lake District and with good reason.
Since Victorian times it has drawn visitors with its mix of beauty and bustling nature.
Windermere provides watersport options, cruises on the lake and even the chance to row yourselves around.
Open-top bus trips as well as walking and climbing spots allow the chance to explore the surrounding area.
Its location in the heart of the Lake District makes this cottage ideal for taking in the various beauty spots and charming towns and villages in the local area.
Ambleside at the top of Windermere and Newby Bridge at the bottom are both delightful towns with breathtaking scenery, while the large town of Kendal, and its world famous mint cake, is just a short drive away.
Located right in the centre of Bowness, with so much to see and do within easy reach, this delightful cottage is the perfect home away from home all year round.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with TV and DVD player, 1 x twin bedroom, day bed and fold-out camp bed. Separate shower room with walk-in shower, WC and basin. Also a ground floor wet room which has shower, basin and WC.
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.
