The Belfry in Yorkshire Dales | Cottage With a Hot Tub

About The Belfry

Discover the charm of The Belfry, a picturesque Lakeland stone and slated cottage nestled in the heart of Windermere. This luxurious retreat sleeps five guests across three beautifully appointed bedrooms, ensuring a cosy stay for families or a group of friends.

The cottage boasts an open plan lounge, kitchen, and diner with a feature arch window that floods the space with natural light.

A well-equipped German-designed kitchen and smart TV with Freesat and Netflix add to the comfort of your stay.

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation with a private hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring the Lake District. The outdoor area with seating allows you to soak in the serene surroundings or dine al fresco.

With private parking for two cars and just a short stroll to Windermere Village, The Belfry is an idyllic base for your Lake District adventure.

Note that this accommodation is not pet-friendly, ensuring a pristine environment for all guests.

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Need To Know

✓ Hot Tub Picturesque Lakeland stone and slated Cottage Feature
✓ Arch Window
✓ Open plan lounge / kitchen / diner
✓ Smart TV with Freesat and Netflix
✓ Well-equipped German designed kitchen
✓ Dining table
✓ Neff induction hob and electric oven
✓ Microwave
✓ Dolce Gusto coffee machine
✓ Neff dishwasher
✓ Fridge & Freezer
✓ Washer/drier
✓ Central heating
✓ Wi-Fi
✓ Outside area with seating
✓ Hot Tub
✓ Picturesque Lakeland stone and slated Cottage Feature
✓ Private parking for two cars
✓ Short Stroll to Windermere Village
✓ Children Welcome
✓ Sorry no pets Not sutiable for babies or infants

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The Willows

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The Haven

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Howe Top

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Bam Lodge @ Applethwaite Hall

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North of England » Yorkshire Dales

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Helpful Info To Get More From Your Stay

What do guests love about this accommodation?

Guests have consistently praised The Belfry for its fantastic location, which is quiet yet conveniently close to local facilities. The hot tub is frequently mentioned as a highlight, providing a luxurious touch to their stay. The cottage's cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen also receive high marks, ensuring a hassle-free and enjoyable holiday experience.

Getting there

To get to The Belfry, if driving, take the M6 motorway and exit towards Windermere. For those arriving by train, the nearest station is Windermere, from which the property is a short taxi ride or walk away. The location is well-connected, making it easily accessible by both road and rail.

Nearby Essentials

During your stay, you'll have convenient access to a selection of nearby amenities, including some of the area's tastiest takeout options. Click any of the postcodes for a map along with handy driving instructions and the fastest route from your accommodation.

Service	Distance (miles)	Postcode
Pharmacy	0.3 miles	LA23 1DY
Train station	0.4 miles	LA23 1AH
Pub	0.2 miles	LA23 1AE
Dog walk	0.5 miles	LA23 2JJ
Supermarket	0.3 miles	LA23 1DY
Indian takeaway (Spice of India)	0.3 miles	LA23 1DY
Chinese takeaway (Golden Mountain)	0.3 miles	LA23 1DY
Italian takeaway (Little Italy)	0.3 miles	LA23 1DY

For families with Kids

With its proximity to Windermere and Bowness, this destination is fantastic for families with children. The area offers a variety of child-friendly activities, including boat rides on the lake and visits to the World of Beatrix Potter. The property itself, while not detailing specific on-site activities for children, is situated in a location that provides easy access to many family-oriented attractions and natural beauty spots.

Is The Belfry A good location for couples?

This destination is a romantic haven for couples, offering serene walks by the lake and cosy dining options in Windermere and Bowness. Couples can enjoy the privacy of the hot tub at the property or venture out to nearby attractions such as the scenic Grizedale Forest Park or the charming villages of the Lake District, perfect for creating memorable experiences together.

Dining and Cafes

The Crafty Baa (phone number not available) and The Lamplighter Dining Rooms (phone number not available) are among the best dining options near Windermere, offering delightful culinary experiences just a short walk from the property.

Within walking distance of your cottage

A short walk away you'll find Windermere village with its quaint shops, local inns, and charming pubs, all set within the stunning Lake District scenery.

Quickfire FAQs

Does this accommodation have a hot tub?

Yes, the accommodation features a private hot tub that is available for use from the moment guests arrive, providing a luxurious and relaxing experience throughout their stay.

Is this property pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property, ensuring a clean and allergen-free environment for all guests.

How many people does this cottage sleep?

The cottage comfortably sleeps up to five guests, with three well-appointed bedrooms, making it ideal for families or a small group of friends.

What type of outdoor space is available?

Guests can enjoy a garden with a patio area, providing a tranquil space for outdoor dining or simply relaxing in the peaceful surroundings.

Are there any shops or pubs nearby?

Yes, the cottage is conveniently located less than a mile from local shops and pubs, making it easy for guests to access amenities and enjoy the local hospitality.

Is there parking available at the property?

Yes, there is private parking available for two cars, ensuring guests have a secure and convenient place to leave their vehicles during their stay.

The Belfry Reviews

Antony

Reported just after arriving that the heating was not working. The engineer arrived quite quickly but was just a plumber and knew nothing about the new heat pump that had just been installed so he supplied some electric heaters that worked fine. A second engineer turned up two days later, fiddled with the controls and said it would work after 30 minute and left unfortunately it still didnt work! Hot tub was lovely but was located in a position that was overlooked by other properties and had open access no bolt on gate so anyone could use it while we were out. Neither of the above detracted from a lovely holiday.

Bathrooms need deep cleaning, both are mouldy, moreover the ensuite shower room water was not draining properly. Small bedroom is extra small not sure if you may consider extending it a bit if possible. Throw blanket in the living room needs washing. Otherwise the rest was excellent my family and I enjoyed our stay at the Belfry.

A wonderful property in a super location for exploring the lakes. After an issue with the hot water, the response and problem solving from Lakelovers was extremely quick.

Second time at the Belfry and probably wont be the last visit because its so nice! Good location too easy access to the Lake Districts excellent bus network and trains.

Beverley

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

Heppenstalls

Our Honeymoon, Thank you for a lovely stay in your gorgeous cottage for our honeymoon. It was so clean and well presented, just gorgeous. The hot tub is perfect also, love the personalised hot hub glasses and towels, great location. will recommend your cottage and hopefully be back. The Heppenstalls

This property is not fit for rental and holiday lettings and we were very disappointed by our overall experience. Every room in the Belfry has black mould throughout all windows and frames are covered in black mould, there was black mould on the bed sheets and on the curtains. We were unable to sleep in the main bedroom as there was such a mouldy stench and I have left the property with a stuffed nose. I contacted Sykes who did send out workmen however it was a partial treatment and requires much deeper work and attention to sort the problem. Other issues include the en suite bathroom as it stunk and the drainage didnt work properly. Small things like the 5 bulb chandelier in the main bedroom only had 3 bulbs working, were disappointing. Lastly we were awoken on Friday morning at 730am to a leaf blower outside the bedroom windows which went on for an hour no sleep ins at the Belfry! Overall the property has real potential its nicely decorated, lovely furnishings the table, chairs and couch and its in a great location however the fundamental issues with the property far outweigh any of the benefits. Given the price we paid to stay at the Belfry, it fell well below expectations and the cleanliness alone is enough for me to not recommend it to anyone.

Loved the Belfry everything had been thought off fantastic quiet location but ... Loved the Belfry everything had been thought off fantastic quiet location but near enough to all facilities would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying

Absolutely beautiful and wonderful place to stay. We loved the location and The Belfry. The hot tub was a super bonus too. We will be back next year.

Philippa

Superb accommodation in a fantastic location. Easy to walk into Windermere and Bowness as well as easy access to main roads. The Belfry was spotless and comfortable. Lots of information on hand for places to visit as well as how to work the amenities within the house. Hot tub was checked daily by a company, which had no impact on us. Hot tub was great, loved the timed fairy lights too. Great for bat and owl watching. We would 100 consider coming here again.

Rachael

Great stay lovely place great location we will be back just one small issue the toilet in the main bathroom had problems flushing.

Gareth

Excellent location Amazing hot tub Beautiful interior comfy Beds Quality kitchen

We really loved staying at this property and we hope to come back soon. A fabulous property in a perfect location. We had all the facilities within the property we needed and the hot tub was a great addition that was well used

Tracey

A fantastic property in a great location. Amazingly equipped more than enough of everything and very good quality items like Denby crockery and decent bedding. We loved it thank you so much. Only possibly improvement something to reach the windows when your short to open them.

Already booked again for next year!

Aubrey

The property was fitted out to a very high standard and was very attractive and comfortable. One of the best cottages that we have stayed in.

Dianne

A wonderfully comfortable property! Fab facilities and maintained to a high standard. Everything you would need is provided. The welcome tray was very much appreciated, thank you for sharing this little gem...we're coming back in July!

Beverley

Gorgeous Cottage in a lovely quiet location with everything you need. Only thing missing was a dressing table and mirror, which is essential for women, especially when there for a week.

Isabelle

The Belfrys location is great just a short walk into Windermere town which has great amenities we recommend The Crafty Baa and The Lamplighter Dining Rooms. The property is finished to a very high standard and the kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed during our stay. The beds are very comfortable with quality bed linen and towels provided, including for the hot tub which we made good use of. The only minor issue is the very narrow entrance to the property the solution was to turn the car wing mirrors inward to avoid problems. We have already recommended The Belfry to our friends.

Excellent location, walking distance to shops, cafes and bars as well as being a short drive away from Ambleside and Kendal. Good car parking, although the drive to get to the property is very narrow and would struggle to fit a larger car. The property itself was excellent. Very comfortable, perfect size. Such a lovely touch to have christmas decorations!! Also included towels for showers and to use in the hot tub. The private hot tub was excellent, although not warm enough to use on the first night of the stay we assume that the water had been changed that day for us arriving. Perfect place for a girly catch up holiday!

Isabelle

You did not even know I never went I postponed the trip once and could not ... You did not even know I never went I postponed the trip once and could not reach you over the phone or my mail to postpone it a second time the site did not allow a second time So I will never use your company again ever I have told all my friends

What an amazing place to stay. The location of this cottage is perfect, just a short stroll from the town centre with bars and restaurants. The decor is stunning and the furniture is very high quality, I think I slept better here than I do at home! We made use of the hot tub which was lovely to have. The church bells do chime every 15 minutes but we got used to that. The only problem was that both TVs in the bedrooms didnt work, but we werent bothered. Cannot wait to return!

The accommodation was absolutely perfect, beautifully decorated with all the facilities you could need. Perfect for a family of 4. A couple of minute walk into the centre of Windermere. Its just off a busy road but you cannot hear the traffic the church bells do ring every 15 minutes between 8am10pm but you soon get used to it!

Excellent accommodation in a brilliant location

Richard

Lovely accommodation in a great location and really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day.

The cottage was beautifully maintained and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend it.

The cottage was lovely clean and well equipped. The hot tub was excellent too! Will definitely book here again.

The Belfry was a beautiful stay, it was clean throughout and decorated to an extremely high and tasteful standard. Hot tub was very welcome after walking, with towels and 'glasses' provided for use in it. The appliances and the kitchen were high quality, everything was there that we needed no need to bring bottle opener, peeler, grater etc. The smart TV was a very welcome addition, access to all streaming services which was great for relaxing after the hot tub. The property is literally 3 minutes walk from town but even though it is right in the heart of everything it was so peaceful and quiet, no road noise, no neighbour noise, felt like it could have been the middle of nowhere so we got a quiet nights sleep every night. Really enjoyed our stay and will 100 recommend it to people who are loolikg to stay in that area.

The cottage was beautiful. Very well equipped with everything we needed. It was great to have the hot tub to relax in after a busy day. The location was fantastic. A short walk into Windermere and about 25 minute walk into Bowness. Will be booking again.

The cottage was beautiful, tasteful and well stocked. Spotless and well located for easy access to Windermere a few minutes walk and Ambleside bowness and troutbeck all on the doorstep! We had a church with beautiful chimes next door to us and a huge variety of birds visiting the patio after a long day of walking the hot tub was an amazing addition!! The welcome basket was a lovely touch and we will definitely be back

The place its self was lovely, we had a few issues at the start of our stay. on arrival when un packing our food we discovered some very very mouldy items in the breadbin which im assuming was weeks old! The hob tub was not ready for us with the temperature being at 20 degrees when we spoke to the hottub company he said theres a problems with the boiler and hot water system which they ususlly use to fill the hot tub. We had no hot water on the first night of out stay also. also no use of the hot tub on our first day of our three day stay the hot tub temperature took until the second morning to get up to the correct temperature for usage.

Jonathan

Amazing place, great location and would definitely stay here again. So comfy and well furnished it really is a home from home, was very sad to leave.

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Attractions Near The Belfry

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Belfry itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Yorkshire Dales 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.

Found a special day out near your cottage? Please let us know and we'll add it so that other visitors can enjoy it too!

Rydal Mount & Gardens - LA22 9LU

about 5 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.

Ullswater Steamers - CA11 0US

about 11 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.

Lakeland Wildlife Oasis - LA6 1JH

about 14 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.

South Lakes Safari Zoo - LA12 0LU

about 18 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 21 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 24 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...