Smithy Cottage at Bowland Bridge
ID: S281777
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 1
About this property
With its peaceful rural location in the Lyth Valley, this traditional Lakeland cottage is charm itself. The famous Mason’s Arms just up the road in Bowland Bridge, this hostelry is child-friendly and known for their excellent food and local ales. With Bowness not too far away, there are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés to enjoy.
Smithy Cottage, with its large garden, is picture perfect. A river runs close by and there is ample parking for up to three cars. Through the front door of this welcoming property, guests will step into the lovely sitting room with large wood burning stove and relaxing sofas. The perfect place to unwind after a day in the fresh air. The cottage has a separate dining area and extremely well-equipped kitchen. Throughout the property picture windows frame delightful views and allow the sunshine to flood in.
The two double bedrooms are delightful, and the single room a generous size. A newly renovated family shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC. Separately there is a second wc. The garden is at the rear of the property and has seating provided to ensure guests make the most of the country air. A wonderful place to read, admire the views or enjoy an aperitif.
From here guests can stroll to the lake and watch the steamers glide by. A quiet place for families with young children; somewhere to explore, enjoy the wildlife and get back to nature.
Set in the beautiful Lyth Valley, the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge is a hidden gem, with a small scattering of houses and two renowned pubs surrounded by beautiful meadows, woods and Lakeland fells. At the heart of the Lyth Valley are the villages of Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow, all of which have roads leading to Kendal, a market town situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a short drive and boasts a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst its twin town Bowness offers boat trips to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated. Within easy reach are Langdale, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Sawrey, Grasmere, Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest Park, plus the town of Cartmel is a short drive away and has a Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant and a shop that sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit The National Hunt Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. A superb hidden valley away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s most popular attractions, yet all are within reach.
Accommodation
3 bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single.
Newly renovated family shower room with walk in shower, basin and wc.
Second separate.
WC Sitting room.
DIning room.
Kitchen.
Oil central heating.
Wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Shared private water supply.
Garden furniture.
Private parking for up to 3 cars.
1 pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Nearby points of interest
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
Reviews (27)
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Pam
We loved our stay here and would definitely stay again. Thereâs just a few hiccups that the owners can do before someone arrives! When we arrived, given the time of year, it was freezing cold. There was a notice up asking us to not âmess withâ the central heating so we set it on boost. The house was lovely and warm in a couple of hours but we had to keep putting it on boost for the whole of our stay. When we rang Lakelovers they told us the cleaners had probably put the house in holiday mode (and it was because we checked) but I know that there was someone in the week before us so they probably had the same problem! When the cleaners clean the house for who ever is arriving they central heating should be set up to run so it runs properly. We didnât appreciate a cold house every day when we woke up because the heating had come off boost and was set at 6 degrees! The only other thing is we couldnât get into the garage to access the washing machine and freezer because the garage door lock is broken. We had to ring the maintenance man, who then rang the owner. She told him the lock was âdickyâ. He eventually got it to open but it meant we couldnât lock the garage when we left which we informed Lakelovers about as we checked out. The lock needs fixing. Anything could be taken or broken thatâs in there! All said though. We had a lovely stay. Slept well and enjoyed the wood burner when we managed to buy some wood for it. The kitchen is well stocked - tea, coffee, milk sachets and sugar were provided but salt, pepper etc were missing. We left the ones we purchased behind to rectify this. Only qualms - the garage door and the central heating issue. Both of which can easily be rectified.
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Barbara
Kitchen was equipped with almost everything required. Had a great time with family over Christmas period. Cottage was well equipped throughout with equipment and we needed for nothing whilst there. Thank you, we had a lovely time.
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Samantha
Everything there we needed, the only issue we had were the beds. The mattresses on both double beds were extremely uncomfortable for anyone with a back complaint, my husband ended up sleeping in the single bed as the mattress was much better. Would definitely stay again but only if the mattresses were replaced. Otherwise a fantastic location & cottage. Also worth mentioning we had 2 power cuts while we were there.