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Post Lady Cottage

Backbarrow, Lake District
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
5
star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Parking on site / nearby
Electric vehicle charging
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A beautiful cottage retaining wooden beams and a warming wood burner
  • Close to the Lakeland Motor Museum and the southern tip of Windermere
  • Lovely, extensive tiered garden with plenty of outdoor furniture
Property code: SZ393

Located in the heart of a delightful Lakeland village a couple of miles from Windermere, this traditional, cosy and welcoming cottage provides fantastic holiday accommodation for couples and families.

The pretty village of Backbarrow is home to a number of attractions including Lakeland Motor Museum, Cliffhanger Rooms and Bigland Barrow, while the neighbouring village of Haverthwaite (1.5 miles) marks the start of the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Heading north, Fell Foot Park lies at the southern end of Windermere (2.5 miles), with landmarks including the Lakes Aquarium, Stott Park Bobbin Mill and Gummer’s How (all within 3.5 miles). Windermere is a fabulous base for woodland walks or for taking a cruise across the lake. Heading south, the popular market town of Ulverston is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and is home to the Laurel and Hardy Museum (7.5 miles), with the South Lakes Safari Zoo also nearby (10.5 miles).

The entrance porch features original slate flooring and is a handy space for hanging up coats before entering the cosy and relaxing lounge. This light and airy room is a wonderful space to unwind in at the end of a great day, with a lovely wood burner, plenty of seating and a Smart TV so you can relax and enjoy a favourite movie. Exploring further, the attractive kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave. You can share a family meal in the delightful dining room which has bi-fold doors opening out onto the garden. Stairs lead up from the lounge to the first floor, where you will find two cheerful and tastefully decorated bedrooms. The beautifully furnished master bedroom features a king-size bed, an original feature fireplace and plenty of storage space. The second bedroom is a twin room which can be made up as a king-size on prior request, and has views overlooking the garden. The first floor also has the family bathroom, hidden behind a sliding door on the landing, and featuring a shower over the bath and a WC.

Heading outside, the fantastic back garden is arranged over several tiers and includes a lovely decked patio area with outdoor furniture, mounted heater and lighting, perfect for a spot of al fresco dining. Steps lead up further into the garden, which is covered with Astroturf, there are further seating areas and a hot tub, a pretty flower garden, a decked area offering far-reaching views, and a grassed area with a plum tree and apple tree. In front of the cottage there’s a small seating area and parking space for two cars. A steel bike cable with padlock is provided for storing bikes.

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin (which can be made up as a king-size on request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, Dolce gusto coffee machine.
  • Wood burner - fuel provided
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed tiered garden with decked area, hot tub, out door heater and furniture.
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • EV Charger (Fee payable to owner)
  • Pub 0.5 miles, Windermere 2.5 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kieron Anderson

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Gareth, 21st September 2024

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A brilliant cottage in a great location, easy access to either side of Lake Windermere. 2 minutes drive from the Hatherthwaite train station and the motor museum. The amenities at the place were perfect, the owners were very helpful and even left a welcome gift on arrival.

Reviewed by Sarah, 14th September 2024

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A wonderful cottage with everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Jill, 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Emma, 20th July 2024

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This is a beautiful, well presented property. The location is excellent for exploring the area. The nearby towns have a great selection of shops and restaurants. Do not hesitate, book, you will not be disappointed.

Reviewed by John, 13th July 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Post Lady cottage. Could not have been better. Will be going back in the future. 5 Stars

Reviewed by Victoria, 25th May 2024

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Fabulous cottage in a lovely location. Every home comfort you could need was provided and the garden was just lovely to relax in after a day exploring the lakes and mountains. Fully recommend.

Reviewed by Deborah, 18th May 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at Post Lady Cottage. The cottage was very clean, comfortable and beautifully furnished. The garden, garden view and hot tub were very much enjoyed too! The hosts were great and nothing was too much trouble. We would certainly recommend.

Reviewed by Jackie, 4th May 2024

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Reviewed by Richard, 6th April 2024

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Had a fab holiday with the family at Post Lady Cottage. Carol was a great host and had thought of everything in terms of what is needed in the cottage. The hot tub was also a hit. particularly with the kids. Wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend.

Reviewed by Christine, 23rd December 2023

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We spent an amazing Christmas at Post Lady Cottage. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. The cottage feels so homely and is decorated beautifully. Our daughter loved all the Christmas decorations and really enjoyed the hot tub. The location is wonderful too, there are a few great walks a short drive away. Carol and Jimmy were heRead morelpful and there if you needed anything, but they left us to enjoy the cottage and garden on our own. A perfect location for a country Christmas! Hide

Reviewed by Diane, 16th September 2023

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Lovely clean property , small but has everything you need . Well equipped and nicely presented . The hot tub was lovely , a nice addition to your relaxation .

Reviewed by Stephen, 9th September 2023

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Carol and Jimmy were great hosts they are friendly and and went the extra mile to be helpful. Post lady Cottage has been beautifully renovated and is spotlessly clean. it was a real home from home with all mod cons and we appreciated the extra touches. We loved the gardens and jacuzzi, which was used every day. The location of the cottage is ideal Read moreand a great base to explore the Lakes. We recommend this property and hope to return next year Hide

Reviewed by Deborah, 26th August 2023

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Fantastic cottage. Beautifully decorated. Attention has been given to all the things you might need while staying like cleaning products for the kitchen and bathroom, cling film and tin foil too. Separate towels supplied for bathing and the hot tub was fantastic. The garden is lovely. 2 separate egg chairs was great (I loved the double one for an aRead morefternoon snooze!). The hot tub was fantastic. We loved sitting out there at night. Great location for getting around. We loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Emma, 12th August 2023

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This cottage was by far the best we have stayed in. Carol and Jim were fantastic hosts, always on hand if we needed anything. The cottage was spotless and has everything you need for your stay. The welcome goodies were a nice surprise. The garden is beautiful and the hot tub was amazing after long days out walking. Its in a great area to get out anRead mored explore the beautiful Lake District. Thank you for an amazing stay. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen, 5th August 2023

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We had a really great stay here, the cottage is very comfortable and has everything we needed. Also has lots of options for eating and sitting outside. We also made great use of the hot tub. Owners were very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Ian, 29th July 2023

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This is an incredible picturesque property with easy access to many attractions and amenities. We had an amazing relaxing time. The venue allowed this. The hot tub was always welcome after days out.

Reviewed by Andrew, 15th July 2023

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Reviewed by Victoria, 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Karen, 10th June 2023

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Carol could not have been more helpful. The offer of a fan for the bedroom to make the conditions a little cooler for our grandson was a lovely gesture and very welcome. The cottage was very well equipped with a cosy feel and we would love to return over the Christmas period when it is all decorated. Next time we are in the Lakes we will certainly Read morebe booking this beautiful cottage again, it was a great find. Hide

Reviewed by Brian, 13th May 2023

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Reviewed by Joanne, 6th May 2023

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We had a fantastic holiday at Post Lady cottage. The cottage is well equipped and spotlessly clean. We loved the hot tub after a long day walking the fells.

Reviewed by Carol, 21st April 2023

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A lovely clean, cosy cottage with everything you need. Nothing is too much trouble, great location for exploring the area. The garden is a beautiful peaceful place to relax. The boat from lakeside around windermere is definitely worth it.

Reviewed by Trudi, 13th February 2023

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Would highly recommend. Clean, warm and cosy cottage with everything you could possibly need. Great hosts. There if needed but not intrusive.

Reviewed by Kathleen, 29th December 2022

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Fantastic cottage. Really cosy and homely. Well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We loved the hot tub at night before relaxing in front of the log burner. Great location for visiting many of the Lake Districts beautiful sights and we really enjoyed the Motor Museum and Cliffhangers Escape Rooms which were within the village. The hoRead morests were so welcoming and we would highly recommend a stay in this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Tony, 22nd October 2022

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A very warm welcome and such a great place to stay for the half term break. The place was immaculate and the hot tub was used almost everyday. We had everything we needed as it was so well equipped. Despite a bit of weather as, they say in the Lakes, we were warm and cosy. Highly recommended.

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