Hillside Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere sleeps 9 in 4 bedrooms.

Hillside Cottage is a beautiful, character cottage nestled into the desirable lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere, close to local shops, pubs, and Lake Windermere. With an abundance of local walks, and historic features throughout, this delightful home is ideal for friends and families seeking a getaway to the Lake District and Cumbria.

Formerly a grammar school house and built in 1836, this charming Cumbrian abode sports foundation stones laid by the well-known poet Wordsworth, this home boasts features throughout that add charm, including wooden roof beams and exposed stone walls. Enter into this abode and discover two plush bedrooms on the ground floor, a king-size and a twin, serviced by a bathroom.

On the first floor the beautiful sitting area awaits, filled with ample amenities for home cooking, a dining space for hearty meals, and a sitting area with the added ambiance of an electric fire, as well as a balcony to be enjoyed in the warmer months. On this floor there is also another double bedroom, and guests can ascend the eye-catching spiral staircase to find the final bedroom, a twin with two double beds, one of which is raised and accessed via a ladder, and an en-suite shower room.

This abode benefits from a front patio with furniture, ideal for morning coffee. Head out to explore and find Bowness-on-Windermere filled with shops, pubs, cafés, and restaurants, as well as sporting Bowness Bay. Windermere offers spots to stroll along the shore, boat tours of the lake, and watersports activities, whilst Ambleside is home to a Roman fort and is close to walks at Wansfell Pike and Stock Ghyll Force.

More walks are available throughout the incredible scenery of the Lake District National Park, including those at Black Fell Peak, the Old Man of Coniston, and Scafel Pike. Explore the wonders of Cumbria with a stay at Hillside Cottage.