Pottery Gate

About this property

Quality two-bedroom accommodation located just a minutes walk from the heart of the vibrant village of Bowness-On-Windermere. This welcoming cottage is presented with a contemporary finish and is ideal for friends and family.

Lake Windermere is only a few minutes away where you can hire boats or go on a cruise. Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly to both Ambleside and Lakeside - a great way to explore without driving!

An on-street parking permit is provided and allows parking on a first come, first serve, basis. There is also unrestricted free on street parking within a couple of minutes' walk of the cottage.

A small courtyard leads to the front door which opens to a bright open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area. Sofas are arranged around a cosy open fire and TV with SKY Q. Enjoy dinner at the family dining table. All cooked in the well-equipped kitchen.

Taking the stairs, there is a choice of two bedrooms. A comfortable double room with a feature bay window or a pretty bedroom presented with a choice of king size double or twin. All complemented by a luxurious family bathroom with a bath, shower cubicle, twin basins and WC.

Outside, the boot room is ideal for the secure storage of mountain bikes and outdoor gear. It also houses the washing machine and tumble dryer.

The garden has been landscaped into terraces and has a patio area with garden furniture.

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.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x king or twin, 1 x double.

Bathroom with bath, separate shower, twin basins and WC.

Open plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Secure room for bikes and boots.

Gas central heating, open fire.

Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, microwave, TV with Sky Q, Bluetooth speaker.

Wi-Fi.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and high chair available.

On street permit parking for one car.

Lockable outside storage for bikes.

Tiered garden with patio area and furniture.

Sorry no smoking.

All amenities less than five minutes walk.