Bowfell is a delightful Lakeland stone cottage in the heart of the vibrant town of Ambleside. A cosy retreat sleeping six guests, the cottage provides stylish, light and airy open plan living, combined with original character including local slate flooring and a beautiful traditional slate mantle over a centre-piece wood burner in the lounge. On a quiet backstreet, within a minute’s stroll of central Ambleside, Bowfell gives easy access to all the delights of this tourist hot spot with its many shops, bustling pubs, cafes, and a wide variety of restaurants, as well as a local cinema. A local climbing wall, mountain bike rental and water sports activity centres can be found nearby too (within 0.5 miles), inviting you to stay active throughout your visit, while the abundance of waymarked pathways and national walking trails promise endless adventures for outdoor enthusiasts. Make your way down to Lake Windermere (1 mile), stopping to spot the ancient Roman fort ruins on its banks, before embarking on a nature walk or a scenic lake steamer ride. Explore Wansfell Pike (1.5 miles) and Stock Ghyll Force (1 mile), or venture along the River Rothay to reach picturesque Rydal (1.5 miles).


Through Bowfell’s front door you enter a light and welcoming lounge. Comfortable leather sofas allow for easy relaxation by the wood-burning fire after a day’s walking on the fells, while the open-plan feel makes a great space for friends and family to relax together. A well-equipped kitchen/dining area opens out from the lounge, bringing cooking and socialising together as natural companions. By the back door, a useful utility room includes a good-sized coat rack/ boot drying area along with washing machine, tumble dryer and adjacent Wetroom, providing easy wash off, dry out & storage for kit and equipment ready for the next day’s adventures. Traditional slate flooring throughout the ground floor giving a practical as well as traditional feel. On the first floor a stylish family bathroom with a Victorian-style roll top bath and shower over. With the gas combi heating system, a luxurious bath or long hot showers can be enjoyed anytime! A peaceful twin and a king bedroom complete the first floor, with further steeper cottage style stairs rising to a top floor king bedroom, with lovely views across the rooftops to Wansfell.


Outside a private enclosed rear courtyard provides a perfect secluded spot for a morning coffee or alfresco dining, with in addition an outside tap & hose - helpful for washing down muddy boots and dogs! The cottage comes with permit parking for one car.

House Rules

Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size bedrooms, 1 twin

- 2 bathrooms – Ground floor wet room with walk-in shower and WC, first floor family bathroom with a Victorian-styled bath, shower over and WC

- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher

- Washing machine and tumble dryer

- Highchair and travel cot are available

- One small/medium dog allowed

- Wood burner

- Fuel for the wood burner is available locally

- WIFI

- Underfloor heating and towel rails in both bathrooms

- Smart TV, Blu-Ray DVD in lounge

- Enclosed private courtyard garden with outdoor furniture

- Parking for 1 car in a public car park, permit provided

- Shop, pub and restaurant less than 300 metres


Additional information and rules

1 dog allowed per booking. Please enquire if you wish to bring more than 1 dog


- 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size bedrooms, 1 twin

- 2 bathrooms – Ground floor wet room with walk-in shower and WC, first floor family bathroom with a Victorian-styled bath, shower over and WC

- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher

- Washing machine and tumble dryer

- Highchair and travel cot are available

- One small/medium dog allowed

- Wood burner

- Fuel for the wood burner is available locally

- WIFI

- Underfloor heating and towel rails in both bathrooms

- Smart TV, Blu-Ray DVD in lounge

- Enclosed private courtyard garden with outdoor furniture

- Parking for 1 car in a public car park, permit provided

- Shop, pub and restaurant less than 300 metres



Host Terms & Conditions

The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.

Full travel and key collection instructions will be emailed directly to you upon receipt of full payment.