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    Bowness On Windermere Cottages

  • Last Minute Cottages - Rydal Force

    • Cumbria

    Rydal Force

    Ref: S880792

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    Discover the charm of Bowness-on-Windermere which is located less than 4 miles away, where you can stroll around Cockshott Point (0.5 miles), take a ferry across Lake Windermere, and explore the nearby World of Beatrix Potter Attraction. Revel in...

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    £107

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Satterthwaite
    • 1

    Cumbria

    2 Bed Cottage in Satterthwaite

    Ref: S233880

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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms: a king-size and double - Shower room with WC - En-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - TV/DVD, and iPod dock - Wood burner with fuel supplied - Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher,...

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    £103

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cragfell Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Cragfell Cottage

    Ref: S281667

    Reviews 33

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    The historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its gatehouse...

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    £80

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Top Notch

    • Cumbria

    Top Notch

    Ref: S282854

    Reviews 26

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    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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    £81

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Grassholme
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Grassholme

    Ref: S276739

    Reviews 4

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    The ancient village of Hawkshead holds a collection of white-washed cottages, archways and squares beloved by Wiiliam Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. There are many pleasant inns, guest houses, team shops and gift shops. Most notably, the village...

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    £115

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  • Last Minute Cottages - High Dam
    • 2

    Cumbria

    High Dam

    Ref: S880790

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    Located on the edge of Lake Windermere, you can enjoy walks from your door or direct access onto the lake to enjoy water sports or wild water swimming. Just 4 miles away is Bowness-on-Windermere offering guests a wide array of Lakeland activities...

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    £134

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Winster Fields

    • Cumbria

    Winster Fields

    Ref: S4322

    Reviews 46

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    The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.

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    £72

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 4 Bed Cottage in Roger Ground
    • 2

    Cumbria

    4 Bed Cottage in Roger Ground

    Ref: S230921

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    Additional information and rules - 4 bedrooms: a king-size, 2 doubles, and bunk bedroom - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower, and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC - TV/DVD, and hi-fi - Wood burner with fuel supplied - Oven, hob,...

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    £122

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Aira Force

    • Cumbria

    Aira Force

    Ref: S880793

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    Located just 4 miles from pretty Bowness-on-Windermere, this up market holiday park provides a fabulous location to explore the Lakes and fells. Enjoy walks from your doorstep to the lakefront, enjoy paddle boarding or wild water swimming or take...

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    £107

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  • Last Minute Cottages - River Barn

    • Cumbria

    River Barn

    Ref: S1018465

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    Set in beautiful countryside just 4 miles from the golden sands of Hayle beach, the peaceful village of Townshend enjoys a quiet life, undisturbed by the tourist crowds just a few miles away. The seaside town of Hayle, 4 miles, has 3 miles of...

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    £134

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Old Sawrey Stores

    • Cumbria

    Old Sawrey Stores

    Ref: S282032

    Reviews 20

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    The village of Far Sawrey has a pub/restaurant, whilst Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is ‘Hill Top’, once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead...

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    £57

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere
    • 2

    Cumbria

    2 Bed Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere

    Ref: S421671

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    Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size with zip-and-link beds - 1 bathroom – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher - Wood burner with initial supply...

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    £119

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tizzie Whizie Cottage
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Tizzie Whizie Cottage

    Ref: S281644

    Reviews 14

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    The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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    £79

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cunsey Lodge
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Cunsey Lodge

    Ref: S810746

    Reviews 11

    4
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    Hawkshead is a historic village filled with culture among whitewashed 17th century houses, pleasant inns, a local store, tea shops, guest houses and gift shops, as well as famous attractions at the Beatrix Potter Gallery, the Old Grammar School of...

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    £215

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tom Heights

    • Cumbria

    Tom Heights

    Ref: S89830

    Reviews 36

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    Ambleside is a true Lake District village with facilities and amenities for all, there is a large selection of shops ranging from walking and climbing to antiques and art galleries. Numerous restaurants, tea rooms and bars provide a welcoming...

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    £62

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  • Last Minute Cottages - High Lindeth
    • 2

    Cumbria

    High Lindeth

    Ref: S282911

    Reviews 41

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    10
    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...

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    £312

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  • Last Minute Cottages - A River Runs By

    • Cumbria

    A River Runs By

    Ref: S281719

    Reviews 26

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    The thriving Lakeland village of Staveley is situated on the eastern fringes of the Lake District National Park and offers superb access to the whole region. The beautiful Kentmere Valley is just a short walk away and with the River Kent tumbling...

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    £58

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lake View

    • Cumbria

    Lake View

    Ref: S447903

    Reviews 10

    2
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    The twin villages of Bowness and Windermere, located in the Lake District, are both dynamic, fun-filled destinations. There are a wide variety of shops and restaurants in both towns, as well as a boat excursion to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium,...

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    £63

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Richmond House

    • Cumbria

    Richmond House

    Ref: S801469

    Reviews 22

    2
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    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...

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    £163

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Whimhowe
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Whimhowe

    Ref: S1029588

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    10
    The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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    £194

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Satterthwaite Farmhouse - Sleep 8
    • 2

    Cumbria

    Satterthwaite Farmhouse - Sleep 8

    Ref: S281977

    Reviews 39

    4
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    Satterthwaite enjoys a peaceful, picturesque location between the lakes of Coniston and Windermere, just south of Hawkshead village. The sleepy hamlet is surrounded by a natural playground of stunning landscapes to explore; a great base for...

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    £177

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Snowdrop Cottage

    • Cumbria

    Snowdrop Cottage

    Ref: S409878

    Reviews 24

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    Bowness offers boat trips, boat hire, The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre, as well as plenty of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants. Nearby there is high wire tree top experiences at Brockhole and Go Ape, Grizedale...

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    £102

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Keldas

    • Cumbria

    Keldas

    Ref: S880760

    Reviews 6

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    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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    £93

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Gerand

    • Cumbria

    Gerand

    Ref: S114386

    Reviews 27

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    Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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    £70

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    Holiday Cottages in Bowness on Windermere

    Bowness on Windermere is a popular town on the banks of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. The town is a great base for exploring the Lake District, which is famous for its mountains and lake routes, as well as watersports. Bowness on Windermere also has lots of nearby attractions, such as The World of Beatrix Potter and the Windermere Steamboat Museum.

    All our holiday cottages in Bowness on Windermere have been chosen for their great location and charm. For larger groups, we have airy folk houses or family-friendly castle conversions. If your holiday isn't complete without your canine companion, we also have dog-friendly cottages with enclosed gardens. For more private getaways, we have secluded cabins with hot tubs and open fireplaces.

    Here at Snaptrip, we list thousands of UK holiday cottages, all backed by our best price guarantee. Visit nearby Wray Castle, or take a car ferry to the other bank of Windermere for even more hiking opportunities. Look through great Bowness on Windermere holiday cottages using our handy search filters, and rest assured that our friendly customer service team is always on standby to help.

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    Reviews

    What our customers say about their holidays

    • Sarah - Verified booking

      Before reading this review, please note, we are not people who complain often and like to give fair and honesy reviews.

      We want to provide honest feedback to the owner, so that guests can continue staying in this beautiful location. The owner has a pure gem of a property to rent out and we would love for them to continue to benefit from this. Winster Fields is set in a beautiful and peaceful location. It is a spacious, and has all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. We stayed in this accommodation 4 years ago and were really looking forward to returning for our holiday this year. Unfortunately, when we entered the property, it smelt 'fusty', like it had been shut up for weeks. There were wasps and flies all over the surfaces and the kitchen was filthy! The cutlery and crockery were dirty in the cupboards, the bin smelt, there were food stains up the walls, the cooker hood and tiles were covered in grease, as well as the lights in the kitchen. It was clear that the property had not been cleaned properly before our arrival. If cleaners had been in, then they really didn't clean it properly. There were public hairs in the bathroom sinks, and urine splattered on the toilet brushes. We were less that impressed in arrival. Such a shame as we couldn't fault the property four years ago. We contacted Sykes straight away, who were very apologetic and contacted the owner in a timely fashion. We were informed that the cleaners would be in the day after our arrival, but nobody appeared. I then contacted sykes again and they arranged cleaners for the following day. They did come this time, but again, it was clear they only did the bare minimum and only dealt with the issues I had provided pictorial evidence for. In my opinion, the owner needs to liaise with the cleaning company regularly and discuss non negotiatiables for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cleans to ensure everything is cleaned regularly. In addition to this, there are maintenance jobs that need to be reported to the owner, who lives away. Light bulbs were out, damp patches on the ceiling and a broken chair. These all should be addressed quickly to ensure a comfortable stay. There needs to be some investment into thsi property now, as it is looking worn. Decorating needs to be done, new frying pans and utensils in th kitchens and new sofas and cushions as they are worn and smell. I am disappointed to be writing such a negative review as we love the location and had such a lovely stay 4 years ago. We enjoyed our holiday in the lakes, however didn't feel as comfortable as we should have done in our accommodation, due to the cleanliness.

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    • Stuart - Verified booking

      Grassholme is a wonderfully decorated and perfectly located property, however it is somewhat lacking in maintenance, cleanliness and basic supplies.

      The positives: - The carpets, sofas and decorations of the cottage is really very modern and homely - the cottage is in a stunning location with a fantastic view over Lake Windermere - it comes with some nice basic food supplies such as freshly ground coffee, tea, biscuits and jam - the kitchen white goods were of a high quality brand which made use of the kitchen very easy. I normally hate electric hobs but the Bosch hob and oven were brilliant! - it’s brilliant that dogs are allowed in such a well decorated property, as it is so nice to be able to have our dog with us! - the Graythwaite estate is wonderful and has plenty of nice walks in the surrounding area The issues: - there were no hand towels provided for the bathroom - various cobwebs and spiders in corners of EVERY room - there was no hand soap in the kitchen - there was no kitchen spray or cloth to clean the worktops after cooking - the curtains were beautiful, however they were poorly attached to the curtain pole with some hooks having come out - the log fire needs kindling as well as large logs and firefighters otherwise it’s pretty difficult to get the large logs to light properly - there were no matches to light the fire, so you need your own - the outdoor furniture definitely needs some TLC, which has been pointed out in a previous review - the “Grassholme Cottage” sign at the front of the property is completely worn and you can’t actually see why it says - various walls need a lick of paint from wear and tear Also, the description of the cottages is incorrect as it is not detached. It is semi detached. Overall it was a lovely stay which we thoroughly enjoyed and didn’t want to leave!

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    • Tanya - Verified booking

      The cottage is lovely, especially the views of the lake which we would never tire of.

      However, there were many things that were missing or could be improved upon. E.g. the patio overlooking the lake was stunning but the "seating" was tired and worn and there was only a coffee table and 2 chairs, which for a cottage sleeping 4 people, was not sufficient. Further, there was not a table you could eat a meal at, as a family, which is a shame given the setting. We were very disappointed about this. Other things which would increase the score are a more powerful shower - it was almost a trickle if you wanted it hot; instructions re recycling/rubbish etc; a map of the estate so we knew where the cottage was in relation to the courtyard and swimming pool; the door handle on the doors to the patio was broken, a dressing table in the master bedroom; aswell as personal touches like tissues, toiletries, a better equipped kitchen (more utensils). These things didn't detract from the enjoyment of the holiday and the stunning location of the cottage, but they would have made it better and more comfortable. Given that Skyes have increased the price by 150% for the same dates in 2022, I would say they need to up their game. This lovely cottage is all about the views but there was not means to enjoy them as much as we may have and in our opinion, it is noteworthy £2500 for a week! I would expect luxury for that.

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    • Barbara - Verified booking

      This apartment is definitely not squeaky clean or well cared for, quite the opposite.

      As soon as you enter there is a smell of damp that goes throughout the whole apartment. The entrance/“conservatory” leaks so if you happen to leave your shoes in it, they may well be wet the next day! The apartment itself is tatty and tired. There are stains on the furniture and there was even a blood spot on one of the pillows. There is dust and dirt in many places including next to where you sleep. It’s the worst place I’ve ever stayed in and struggle to understand the claims of previous reviews. The toilet seat doesn’t sit on the base correctly so slides each times it’s used. When we arrived, there was no soap or anything you could use to wash your hands, small things but when added together really made us question the justification of the price and advert! I took lots of photos and sent to Sykes. Lake lovers in the town offered to come and clean but it would take a lot more to bring the place up to standard, also why wasn’t it already clean? I have spoken to Sykes who said they would pass the photos on to housekeeping for future guests! We just stayed out as much as we could otherwise we would have lost our holiday in lovely Ambleside. Really disappointed with Sykes who are normally great.

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    • Vera - Verified booking

      Negative stuff: Some issues with the ground floor shower - lack of pressure/cold water - which we think might have been to both showers being in use at the same time.

      Fridge could have been bigger. Noisy cooker fan and first floor bathroom extraction fan. Place didn’t have any signs of damp but there was a slight humidity/dampness that made it impossible to dry any washing and we couldn’t get the drier to work (might have been user error didn’t check instructions and managed to dry most stuff outside). Outdoor furniture was old greyed teak passed its best but useable. 6 chairs - one broken chair (unuseable) and one broken, but repaired. We did sit out a lot as there was a great view. BBQ looked new, but wasn’t clean so didn’t use it. Positive stuff: Lovely quiet location and possible to walk along footpath (1 mile) to Mason’s Arms pub for a pint. Everything work (except for intermittent water issues in shower). Lots of kitchen equipment, pans, crockery etc. Place was clean and all beds made with fresh linen and towels available. Good location for south Lakes - off the beaten track but all the better for it if you want to avoid the crowds at Bowness etc. and have walks that aren’t full of other people.

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    Things to do near Bowness on Windermere

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    • Natural Landmark Natural Landmark

    Lakeland Motor Museum

    This museum chronicles the history of motoring and is a marvellous homage to the internal combustion engine, housed in a converted mill.

    Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead

    This charming 17th-century building showcases the work of the much-loved author and illustrator. Don't miss the chance to see original illustrations and manuscripts from the beloved Peter Rabbit stories. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NS

    The World of Beatrix Potter

    Step into the enchanting world of Beatrix Potter and meet her beloved characters such as Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle. The World of Beatrix Potter offers interactive exhibits, a garden and tearoom. Ideal for families. Located in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3BX

    Hayes Garden World Ambleside

    Hayes Garden World in Ambleside Lake District is one of the largest family run garden centres in the north of England and has been on the same site for over 200 years.

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum

    Hawkshead Grammar School Museum, located in the heart of the Lake District, offers a fascinating insight into the education system of the past. Explore the historic schoolroom and learn about former pupils, including the renowned poet William Wordsworth. Address: Main St, Hawkshead, Ambleside LA22 0NT

    Lakes Aquarium

    Family-friendly lakeside aquarium on Lake Windermere in the Lake District. See rock pools, fish, otters, crabs and seahorses.
    Lake Windermere
    Lake Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park is the largest natural lake in England at 10.5 miles long and 219 feet deep. It’s a hive of activity with water sports and activities for the whole family, and many a bustling village dotted along the shoreline.

    Lake District National Park

    Words alone aren't enough to describe the Lake District. Miles of lush green hills roll out into the distance. As the sun bounces across crystal water, the scent of dewdrops fills the air on another beautiful morning in Cumbria.

    Esthwaite Water

    Esthwaite Water, located in the heart of the Lake District, is a tranquil haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Explore the stunning walking trails around the lake, try your hand at fishing or take to the water on a canoe or kayak. Address: Near Sawrey, Ambleside
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