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The Hayloft - Windermere

Windermere, Lake District
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Gorgeous 17th-century property full of character and charm
  • Rural and peaceful location on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere
  • Large garden with lawn, surrounded by trees, perfect for your dog
Property code: SZ485

This traditional Lakeland property is just 1 mile from Bowness-on-Windermere. You’ll be right in the heart of the Lake District, with an abundance of fell walks, water sports and excellent eateries.

The 17th-century barn conversion sleeps six guests and has a large garden, surrounded by rolling hills. Follow the Dales Way for 1 mile into Bowness-on-Windermere, where you’ll find a wonderful selection of independent shops, eateries, and traditional pubs. During your stay, you really must get out on the water to appreciate Windermere in all its glory. Board one of the iconic steamers, where you can hop on and off to visit the aquarium or ride on the vintage steam train. Needless to say, the walking opportunities in this area are endless. Enjoy a tranquil waterside stroll, or head high up into the fells. Climb to the summit of Orrest Head for truly breathtaking views over the lake.

Enter the property up some steps and via the original barn door, into the spacious entrance hall. From here, discover a welcoming lounge with a roaring wood burner, impressive high ceilings and beautiful exposed beams. Relax on the plush leather sofa in front of the Smart TV/DVD. There’s also a Bluetooth speaker so you can unwind listening to your favourite songs. A fantastic selection of games, books, DVDs and jigsaws are provided, to while away a few hours. Stairs lead from here to a mezzanine area with low sloping ceilings, overlooking the lounge; a peaceful spot to relax with a cup of coffee. Up a few steps from the lounge is the kitchen under sloping ceilings with low exposed beams, which has a dining table for enjoying mealtimes together as well as additional comfy seating so you can socialise whilst the food is being prepared, listen to the DAB radio or admire the views out over the garden. The kitchen is equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There’s also a coffee machine to kick-start your day. On the ground floor, you’ll also find the first of three bedrooms, a stylish king-size decorated in calming tones with its own TV. The bathroom on this floor has a shower over the bath and a WC. Stairs from the kitchen lead down to the lower ground floor, where there are two further bedrooms. The first is the master bedroom, which has a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room with WC. The final bedroom is a pretty twin with two single beds, a TV/DVD and an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. On the lower ground floor is also a handy utility room with a washing machine and wine-cooling fridge.

Outside, there is a large garden laid to lawn, boasting far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. Congregate around the fire pit at the end of the garden to toast marshmallows or fire up the BBQ and enjoy a warm summer’s evening of al fresco dining on the split-level patio. The garden backs onto open countryside, with numerous walks to explore directly from the property. There is parking available for two cars.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC, 1 en-suite with a shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nescafe coffee machine
  • Utility room with washing machine and wine-cooling fridge
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Underfloor heating in bathrooms
  • Smart TV and Bluetooth speaker in lounge, DAB radio in kitchen, TV in ground-floor king-size bedroom, TV/DVD in twin bedroom
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Large garden with patio, outdoor furniture, lawn and fire pit
  • Parking available for 3 cars
  • Pub and shops 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Hollie Tattersall

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Hollie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan, 13th September 2024

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Lovely stay, allowing us to have 3 cars, 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms for ourselves and our older children. A wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed by Ann, 9th August 2024

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Beautiful accommodation inside and out, very well located. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would certainly recommend to others. Superb facilities and great walks on the doorstep.

Reviewed by John, 26th July 2024

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A very spacious and clean cottage. Well situated for access to the Lake District. The garden is beautiful and sitting at the fire pit watching the stars is a great memory.

Reviewed by Stephen, 19th July 2024

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Reviewed by Cheryl, 28th June 2024

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We booked the Hayloft Cottage for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. It exceeded our expectations in terms of facilities, location and space and has left lovely and lasting memories for us . It is Located amongst beautiful hills and accessible countryside walks between Bowness and Windermere. The garden was outstanding , we just wished the weatheRead morer had been better to make the most of it. Will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Bryan, 7th June 2024

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Very well equipped and comfortable, lovely property

Reviewed by Gary, 31st May 2024

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Absolutely stunning place to stay, it was a real home from home. Location was stunning and less than 10 minutes away (by car) from Bowness on Windermere.

Reviewed by Gill, 24th May 2024

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Wonderful spacious property giving comfort and convenience for all. Stunning outside space as well as inside space. Would not change anything (apart from maybe the weather)

Reviewed by Larry, 17th May 2024

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Thoroughly enjoyed the cottage, situated in o lovely setting. The weather was kind to us, and we were able to sit in the garden with a glass of something and enjoy the beautiful views.

Reviewed by Anthony, 10th May 2024

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Perfect accomodation, perfect location and all round perfect!!

Reviewed by Jennifer, 3rd May 2024

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A wonderful place to stay with multi generations, or two families. The living space is fabulous- enabling different groups to gather without disturbing the other zones. The mezzanine floor was a huge hit with the kids! We loved all the outdoor space and the cottage was to such a high standard. We hope to return again soon!

Reviewed by Mike, 5th April 2024

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Absolutely lovely. A high quality cottage which was a great place to base ourselves from, and a sanctuary when it inevitably rained! Location wise for Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere you cant ask for better!

Reviewed by Audrey, 16th March 2024

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A lovely lovely cottage, perfect for relaxing in and for accessing the local area. Beautifully clean and well equiped.

Reviewed by Serena, 11th March 2024

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The Hayloft was well kitted out, very comfortable and warm once the heating was on. Excellent location, and we loved being able to walk from the front door.

Reviewed by Sandra, 19th January 2024

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Lovely rooms, comfortable and spacious. Great kitchen and modern bathrooms. All modern amenities including a wine fridge and washing machine. Easy access to Bowness in a car. We visited on a very cold, wet and windy weekend so couldn't enjoy the outdoor space and surroundings. Would have been beautiful in the spring/summer. Only complaint was that Read moreit was cold when we arrived and took all night to warm up otherwise was fab. Hide

Reviewed by Alison, 29th December 2023

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Reviewed by Annabel, 27th October 2023

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A lovely house in a great location. We found the Hayloft to be spacious, with a great layout and plenty of communal areas to socialise or find a quiet corner! Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Trevor, 6th October 2023

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Enjoyable week at Hayloft. Comfortable accommodation with a secure garden (close gate) which was great for dog. Very well equipped kitchen, cosy log burner in lounge,liked BOSE speaker in kitchen area. Great little friendly local pub ' Sun Inn' serves food. Great location, picturesque, feeling part of nature. Some noise neighbour, adjoined cottage Read more- can hear next door conversation in ground level bedroom. Hide

Reviewed by Trudy, 1st September 2023

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Great stay and plenty of room for the five of us. Great location as just down the road to Bowness on Windermere. Great views from the garden. Not really suitable for people with a disability as lost of stair throughout the property. We had concerns in the twin bedroom as we were unable to open the window. It was one of the hottest weeks and therefoRead morere needed to open the window. While we didn't phone the owners and probably should have. All in all we loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Janet, 25th August 2023

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Overall the cottage was excellent, loads of room for our family to spread out, teenagers grand parents own spaces when needed. Cooking facilities were fantastic and well laid out. All in all a splendid facility and we would certainly consider using again.

Reviewed by Ali, 28th July 2023

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An absolutely fabulous cottage in a beautiful setting ! Plenty of space for all of us to enjoy time together , but also enough space to spread out and chill when needed. Really well equipped and decorated to the highest standard. We really enjoyed the views from outside and our puppy loved exploring the garden. Would highly recommend and we will reRead moreturn. Hide

Reviewed by Katherine, 21st July 2023

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A wonderful stay in a very spacious, well equipped and comfortable house. The location is great, a peaceful setting but within easy access to the local town and amenities. The garden is beautiful and has spectacular views. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of room for the 6 people in our party (and our Read moredog!). We thoroughly enjoyed exploring the area- there is so much to do and see and we would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 7th July 2023

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Loved out week in the hayloft. The property was immaculate. The layout of the property is perfect, the gardens immaculate and the views spectacular . Would visit again and recommend to friends and family .

Reviewed by Ian, 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen, 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Emma, 19th May 2023

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Fantastic property in fantastic surroundings. Remote and private yet close to local amenities too. Great base to go exploring the Lakes. Comfortable, spacious, extremely well equipped, everything provided is of high quality. Great for all the family including beautiful garden with seating and loads of space which is secure for four legged friends tRead moreo charge around in. Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Paul, 5th May 2023

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A lovely cottage in a very peaceful location but more attention is required in the cleaning of the property.

Reviewed by Neil, 28th April 2023

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Reviewed by Dominic, 14th April 2023

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Only 2 criticisms (which is why I have scored equipment 3 out of 5): 1) We ran out of hot water (so some of us had cold showers) twice during the week. Considering the property sleeps 6 and we were only 5, I thought that was disappointing. 2) There were no spare blankets, which could have been an issue had the weather not been good during our stay.Read more Otherwise, we thought the property was exceptional (especially the kitchen) in every way, and had a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Peter, 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Michelle, 24th March 2023

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Absolutely beautiful property in a peaceful pretty location. The property has everything you could possibly need. Stayed for my mum's 80th birthday and she loved it. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Glen, 17th March 2023

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Lovely well-designed cottage within a 30 minute Dalesway walk of Bowness. Plenty of indoor and outdoor space, well situated for groups who want a town around the corner without being directly in the hustle and bustle.

Reviewed by David, 10th March 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia, 24th February 2023

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Lovely place to stay. Ticked all the boxes for a great weekend away with the girls.

Reviewed by Brenda, 17th February 2023

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Lovely spacious cottage. Well equipped Easy countryside walk to town. Well placed for travel to tourist areas. Great walks.

Reviewed by Angela, 25th November 2022

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What a beautiful place to stay, everything we needed and more, fantastic surroundings, everything was clean and tidy, can only imagine what it would be like in the summer, so many places to sit outside and look at the amazing countryside. Altogether a great place to stay

Reviewed by Rachel, 11th November 2022

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A beautiful house in a fabulous location. Great to be right next to the Dales Way for walks. I wouldnt recommend to anyone that has mobility issues..a lot of steps and stairs. The Wild Boar pub nearby was amazing!!

Reviewed by Jon, 14th October 2022

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Overall a very comfortable property with plenty of space. We only had 4 people - 2 couples - but an extra 2 in the twin room would not have made it crowded.

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