Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria

Ideally situated in the heart of the bustling lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, this fresh and spacious detached house offers light, relaxing accommodation for families and friends keen to discover a beautiful part of the Lake District. With plenty of space for seven guests across three tastefully decorated bedrooms, the property is less than half a mile from the shores of Windermere. Set along a quiet and private residential drive, this beautifully updated holiday home has elegant living spaces, tasteful furnishings and stylish decor, and makes a fabulous base for walkers, nature lovers, climbers and water sports fans discovering an unforgettable part of Cumbria.

The porch and hallway have space for coats and shoes before you head through to the tastefully furnished lounge with a Smart TV and a big bay window overlooking the garden. Exploring the ground floor there's also a shower room, and a handsome dining room perfect for marking special occasions, alongside an elegant, beautifully arranged kitchen with a breakfast bar and additional dining area. Upstairs, the first floor features a bathroom and three delightful bedrooms (one en-suite): there are two lovely king-size rooms and a spacious family room with a single bunk over the main double bed.

Outside, there are enclosed front and back gardens, each with a lawn, patio and seating area. There's also ample space for storing bikes and sports equipment, with room on the drive for three cars. Bowness has a wealth of shops, pubs and restaurants, and is home to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction.

From here you can take a steamship trip across Windermere, with other local attractions including the Windermere Jetty Museum, Brockhole on Windermere, Holehird Gardens, Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre and Wray Castle, all within 9 miles. The beautiful Coniston Water and Esthwaite Water are both within 13 miles.