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Elm - Woodland Cottages

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4.9
out of 5
Cumbria » Bowness-on-Windermere
Sleeps up to 10
Hot Tub
This lovely cottage is set amongst beautiful woodlands on a high promontory on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere.A wonderful location set amongst beautiful countryside, within easy reach of Lake Windermere and the ever popular and charismatic Bowness on Windermere.As you enter this hidden glade, the many delights of this retreat will unfold, with mature trees, fir, bracken and the occasional wildlife on display.A superb location to organise a group of friends and family to get away from it all and enjoy a memorable break, simply relax in the hot tub and take in the beautiful surroundings.This welcoming cottage offers a lovely sitting room with picture windows to bring the natural beauty of the surroundings into the main guest area.
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About Elm - Woodland Cottages

This lovely cottage is set amongst beautiful woodlands on a high promontory on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere. A wonderful location set amongst beautiful countryside, within easy reach of Lake Windermere and the ever popular and charismatic Bowness on Windermere.

As you enter this hidden glade, the many delights of this retreat will unfold, with mature trees, fir, bracken and the occasional wildlife on display. A superb location to organise a group of friends and family to get away from it all and enjoy a memorable break, simply relax in the hot tub and take in the beautiful surroundings.

This welcoming cottage offers a lovely sitting room with picture windows to bring the natural beauty of the surroundings into the main guest area. A modern woodburner makes for cosy evenings around the fire and a modern, well-equipped kitchen with open plan dining area and an adjoining utility area provide all you need to enjoy some wonderful home cooking.

The ground floor bedroom contains a king-size luxurious bed and a modern en-suite bathroom, a hallway and useful utility area with cloakroom. Upstairs the cottage boasts a further four bedrooms, two with en-suites and a superb house bathroom with an inviting shower and bath for relaxing in.

From the sitting room and the dining area doors lead out to a fabulous decked area housing a luxurious hot tub, an ideal location after a gruelling day discovering the many wonderful walks in this hikers paradise. Less than a mile away is the wonderful idiosyncratic and charming Windermere Golf Club, a most welcoming club.

A short walk takes guests down to the lake ferry where a short 'cruise' gives access to the far shores of Hawkshead and the magical Tarn Hows area. All the facilities of Bowness-on-Windermere are on the doorstep and the not to be missed attractions include the hand-made chocolate shop and the wonderful walks along the Bowness promenade where the many cruise ships run down the Lake to Ambleside.

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Sleeps 25
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 12
A magnificent country house set in beautiful woodlands high above lake windermere. leisure suite and two hot tubs with twelve bedrooms.
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Sleeps 7
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
This delightful four bedroom Lakeland cottage is set amongst beautiful grounds. Woodburner. WiFi. Hot tub. Ambleside 5 miles.
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Sleeps 12
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
A Lakeland cottage ideal for a large group to spend quality time in this beautiful area. Hot tub, great walks and stunning surroundings, all the ingredients for a great break. Ambleside 5 miles.
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Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
A lovely Lakeland cottage with hot tub located in a very special location, close to Lake Windermere. Woodburning stove, WiFi, natural garden. A place which will live long in the memory. Ambleside 7 miles.
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Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
A lovely Lakeland cottage with hot tub located amongst surrounding woodland, just a stone's throw from the edge of Windermere. A great place for family and friends to get together. Ambleside 5 miles.
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Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
A lovely Lakeland cottage with five bedrooms and a hot tub located in a beautiful woodland just a short walk from the banks of Lake Windermere. Ambleside 5 miles.
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Sleeps 2
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1
A characterful cottage located on the outskirts of Bowness-on Windermere, Lake District. Woodburner. Exposed beams. Balcony. Pleasant views. Ambleside 5 miles.
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Sleeps 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
Outstanding cottage in 6 acres of woodland within walking distance to Bowness-on-Windermere. Spacious rooms with woodburning stove. Large gardens with hot tub. Ambleside 5 miles.
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Sleeps 5
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 3
A homely base sitting within Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park. All-ground-floor. Woodburning stove. Amazing views of the tarn. WiFi. Ambleside 6.7 miles; Kendal 8.5 miles.
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Sleeps 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
An outstanding property set in a beautiful location with fine views of Lake Windermere. Hot tub. Ample parking. Access to Lakeview Spa facilities.
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Elm - Woodland Cottages Reviews

This is a great holiday property in a very good location. I would give it 5 stars but for these very minor issues a clothes line would be most useful the cooker took ages to heat up possibly we didn't read the instructions correctly! I expected more extensive grounds for exploration from the description and a view of the local tarn, which was there but not visible. The kids loved the hot tub which was perfectly maintained. There is plenty of spacestorage everywhere even if the ensuites were a little tight! Very comfy beds, excellent information including the all so important wifi code being very visible in a picture frame. The staff we had contact with were brilliant. It is worth visit the adjoining hotel it and it's views are beautiful. Would I return? Absolutely.
Alison
We had an excellent stay in Elm Woodland cottage, everything was provided to make our stay comfortable. Great outdoor space for children to play and the hot tub was enjoyed by all . Very peaceful setting and only a short drive into Windermere. The cottage itself was spotless and the outdoor space very clean also . The hot tub was checked every morning. This is an amazing place to stay we will definitely come back next year .
Great location nice and quiet. 20 minute walk into bowness the staff are very helpful , .highly recommend .
Caroline
We had a fantastic weekend at Elm Cottage lovely facilities, well stocked with everything you could need, great location. Would absolutely come and stay again!
Lovely lodge. Suited us perfectly. Well equipped, great location. It would have been useful to have a rotary clothes line for drying towels and swimwear. We noticed other lodges had this facility.
Jackie
We all had an amazing time at the Elms beautiful and very comfortable accommodation very relaxing the gardens were gorgeous and the staff were extremely helpful Nothing was to much trouble. Thank you to Sarah & all the staff at the Oaks woodland cottages we will defiantly be returning.
Lovely, clean, comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting. Really enjoyed our stay.
Excellent facilities and location for a peaceful and tranquil family holiday. Thoroughly enjoyed a very comfortable stay. The grandchildren particularly liked a daily spell in the hot tub.
Merfyn
This is our third year here and once again, we had a wonderful time. The cottage has everything you could possibly need, very clean and comfortable and in a lovely position overlooking the lake. It is in walking distance of Bowness and many walks it was so nice to dip in the hot tub after a long day walking. The location is secluded and very peaceful, bliss! Staff are discreet and very helpful. Will be returning again.
Natalie
We had a fantastic family stay in the Elm Lodge between Christmas and New Year for a special birthday celebration. The lodge was very clean when we arrived and in the perfect location for short or long walks around the Lakes. We are already thinking about going back!!
We had a fabulous stay and enjoyed every minute, everything was perfect, clean ... We had a fabulous stay and enjoyed every minute, everything was perfect, clean and well prepared, we will return, thank you
Our family of ten stayed here to celebrate my 60th birthday. We all had a wonderful time.The cottage is stunning with beautiful views, there is every you could need to cater for a large family and the log burner is perfect for cozy nights. The view from our hot tub was beautiful. Staff are really discreet but very friendly if you need them. Would definitely stay here again
The cottage was in great location to the town centre and for plenty of walks and bike rides. It was very large and had plenty of room the 10 of us. The rooms were clean and done out very nice. I liked being able to order food for arrival so we didnt have to rush to the shops was a great perk. The facilities was Great the utility room with the extra fridge was an added bonus as there was 10 of us. We was not short of anything. The hot tub was checked daily. All round we had an amazing and would recommend and would definitely return. Thanks Oak estate.x
Amelia
Cottage was spacious, clean and everything you needed. It was lovely to arrive and have basic starter kit in the kitchen for cleaning purposes, a bottle of milk and Grasmere gingerbread. Hot tub is so relaxing after lots of walking each day. We would definitely book and stay here again.
The only downside was you don't have recycling facilities or at least did not make this clear how to recycle. There was a recycling bin in the property but all the large outside bins were for general waste and all property residents were mixing up their waste. Not good in these times!!
These cottages are a hidden gem and real value for money. Spacious, comfortable, well maintained. Quality furnishings and very clean and well equipped. Stunning views but visitors should be aware of steep road if walking to Bowness, otherwise a car is essential. Perfect location for accessing the most popular Lakeland tourist spots.
Michelle
The accommodation was fantastic, with all the facilities we could possibly need! It was like a home from home!
Property is exactly as listed comfortable, spacious and high spec facilities. We had a great weeks holiday despite the weather!
The holiday was excellent, lodge was clean and comfortable, and all covid related matters were fullfilled.
Great accommodation! !! We were a party of 8 adults, 2 children and 1 baby celebrating my 70th birthday and everyone had a great time and holiday. The hot tub was also a great hit with all. Since we were a group of tea drinkers a bigger tea pot would have been useful, but otherwise it kitchen facilities were adequate for our needs. If you intend to cater for a large group during your stay, you my consider bringing a few more pans etc to aid with the cooking. We plan our meals for the week prior to arriving and therefore we brought extra pans to cater for our needs. The location is fabulous and we managed to do a number of walks from the house. Martin the site manager and the cleaners were very welcoming,friendly and helpful. We would definitely go back again
Yvette
We had a fantastic time very clean and the welcome scone was lovely . This is my second visit but a first for my friends would come back again
Beautiful surroundings as well as spacious well equipped clean modern accommodation. One small point. No chopping board in our cottage. Odd when catering for 10. Good sized pots and pans for 10.
This was our second time here but in a slightly smaller one. The cottage was beautiful, the beds unbelievably comfortable. The location is amazing, the views stunning, the hot tub a refreshing end to a long walking day. The staff are so friendly and helpful. So many positives and fortunately only a couple of negatives and I am being picky because you really do just improvise. The dining table, when extended was too big for the room and too small for ten chairs. The one oven was impossible to cater for ten people, it took two hrs to cook a meal that would normally take one with lots of shuffling about of racks. Would go back in a heartbeat and highly recommend
Joanne
Fantastic location, clean and tidy, great views and really enjoyed staying there so thank you!
Had an absolutely fabulous weekend and will be definitely recommending to others. staff were so polite and lovely made time to chat and make us feel welcome. Will be sure to return in the future and stay with you again
Christine
The only thing missing was a spatula and extra toilet roll. Me and my family, who live in different parts of the country, had a wonderful time, the cottage was very clean and roomy, there was room for all 9 of us although it was still cosy.
Lauren
The cottage was beautiful, peaceful and very comfortable after long mountain walks. Only 5 minute drive from Bowness my favourite town in the Lake District! Theres so much to see and do nearby. Checkin was so easy and problemfree. Hot tub was wellmaintained by owners, problems quickly sorted. My only tiny issue would be a lack of baking trays, spatulas and various other kitchen utensils. Not a major issue at all, but we had to be a little resourceful! Overall, we had a wonderful week at Elm and would love to return!
Jonathan
Had a great time. Cottage was spotless. WiFi a bit flaky but a great time was had by all.
Very helpful staff on site
We enjoyed a very comfortable stay at Elm Cottage ,it was very clean and comfortable and very suitable foe a family get together comprising 5 adults and 5 children. The location was excellent with lovely outside spaces.We loved the view and the log burner,and very comfortable bedrooms.All the staff we met were charming and helpful and We would highly recommend this Cottage and Woodland cottages.The only improvement I could suggest is ......in the sitting room although the house sleeps ten there is only seating for 8 a couple of chairs would be nice .
Merfyn
Enjoyed the stay, great location, very clean, and good facilities which are modern and well maintained.
The cottage worked really well for a party of 10 5 couples. It was well stockedfurnished, facilities were great and everyone was comfortable. Thank you!
The cottage was amazing a wonderful setting and exceptionally well equipped. We loved every minute. Sykes site was easy to use and we will definitely book again.
Always there to help. Accommodation is always great standard
Every now and then we have been lucky enough to experience something rather special. Our visit to Elm Cottage in BownessonWindermere at the end of July was definitely one of those occasions. Our visit was for a long awaited family gathering. Mum, Dad, Son and his wife, as well as Daughter and her husband plus four Grandchildren between the ages of 10 months and 9 years. The booking was simplicity itself and plenty of notice was given as to how much, and when, the balance of the cost was due. Elm Cottage has that Wow factor, safely tucked away from the hustle and bustle of Bowness it is located in an area of delightful tranquillity, surrounded by mature trees but commutable to all those Lakeland attractions that we wanted to visit. We had two car parking spaces just a stones throw from the cottage door and another just yards away. Elm Cottage has an air of being looked after and noticeably, the bathroom ensuites all look like new fittings. Most importantly to us, it was so obviously very clean ! The fixtures and fittings of Elm Cottage are at a high standard which not only provide easy comfort, but present were all those other facilities that we just take for granted at home. In addition to a large fridgefreezer, there was a second fridge, and a washerdryer in the Utility Room. A large bathroom, three bedrooms with ensuite facilities and a downstairs toilet are all included. The large lounge and diningroom was just ideal for our sizable group to come and go while the flat screen TV was a very welcome option on a rainy evening. Prior to our arrival, we contacted the owner to enquire about the provision of a highchair, a stair gate and a travel cot. They were all present on our arrival. It would be remiss of me not to mention that the hottub was checked every day by the staff and as we were packing up to leave, it was drained and cleaned, ready for the next visitors. A very reassuring sight. My own view was that this place was good value for money. It is a special place just ideal for making memories and our Granddaughter, aged two years, has asked us if we will put a hottub in her bedroom ? Like a shot we will all go back and of course, I recommend Elm Cottage very highly.
The property is lovely, clean, modern and good facilities in a great location near town. Only negative is the neighbours are quite close but apart from that great place, would definitely book again.
Christopher
It's location was a little further out from the lake than expected but that was far outweighed by the gorgeous, tranquil and scenic setting. Bliss!! From the 2 year old to the 67 year old it provided us with a memorable weekend. Thank you.
Gillian
It was a lovely place for a family holiday the cottages are comfortable , modern and well equipped we all 4 generations hada great time.
Eileen
Everything has been thought of for these cottages. The standard throughout is very high and the result is wonderful
Andrea
This was our second visit to Elm Cottage. It was excellent for our family group and the location is very convenient for accessing the South Lakes even in the snow but also lovely and quiet and with great night sky visibility . It was warm, spotlessly clean and there was plenty of space for 9 of us. The staff on site are very helpful and friendly.
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Attractions Near Elm - Woodland Cottages

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Elm - Woodland Cottages itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Cumbria has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU
about 7 Miles
Rydal Mount & Gardens are wonderfully situated between Lake Windermere and Rydal Water offering breathtaking scenery. The home of William Wordsworth from 1813 - 1850 the grand home is now lived in by the poets descendents but parts of the house and grounds are open to the public. Why not take a guided tour and see the rooms where many of the famous poems were written. The gardens are beautiful at all times of the year but in the summer offer a spectacular display of colour. There is also a gallery and a tearoom. Discounts are available for group bookings.
Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH
about 12 Miles
Located in the Milnthorpe area of Cumbria we love this local attraction.  With an eclectic mix of fascinating wildlife and hands on displays this centre is educational as well as fun.  You can wander around at leisure admiring the exhibits which range from chameleons to computers. Some of the most threatened species are kept at the park as part if international breeding programmes.  Check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs which are great value for money.  There are discounts for pre-booked parties of 12 or more.
Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US
about 13 Miles
This is an award winning Lake District attraction and they have been operating cruisers on Lake Ullswater for over 150 years.  There is no better way to explore the lakes than on water and you could even combine a cruise with a spectacular walk.  For great days out in this region then this attraction is highly recommended and will appeal to couples as well as families.  Corporate groups are also well catered for.
South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU
about 16 Miles

This is an amazing Cumbria attraction well known locally as well as nationally for how close you can get to the animals.  Described as the most interactive animal park in Europe it's well worth a visit if you are staying in the area.  Open from April to end October some of the highlights are the tigers, penguins, bears, hippos and rhinos.  At 2pm during certain seasons it's feeding time so don't forget to plan your day around this so you can watch the animals enjoying their feed.  Look out for seasonal events such as Halloween Zoo Boo (free entry for kids in fancy dress) and The Magic of Christmas.

Happy Mount Park - LA4 5AQ
about 19 Miles
Happy Mount Park has attractions for the whole family including several play areas, a miniature railway, crazy golf, putting green and trampolines, there is also a paddling pool where the little ones can splash around in the summer and a café where the adults can relax with a drink. During the summer months and especially during school holidays live music can often be enjoyed.
Lake District Wildlife Park - CA12 4RD
about 26 Miles
We love this day out in Cumbria where you're encouraged to "take a fresh look".  Some of the amazing animals you will get to see include the only Canadian Lynx in the UK and you will have the opportunity to help their Lynx Conservation Project.  The Asian Fishing Cat is also well worth a look - these cats are known for diving under the water and catching fish!  Other activities include fantastic flying displays and play areas for the little ones...