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Forest cottage with walking & mountain biking from the door
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7.6 out of 10
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m
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Ulverston, Cumbria
- Lake Windermere11 min drive
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing15 min drive
- Coniston Water22 min drive
- Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
1 bathroom
Bathroom #1
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Garden
About this property
Forest cottage with walking & mountain biking from the door
Situated on the outskirts of Satterthwaite village, within the tranquil Grizedale Valley lies the delightful, Grade II listed Low Bowkerstead. A traditional 17th Century whitewashed cottage in the most idyllic of settings.
Straight from a picturesque Lakeland scene, the cottage sits in the middle of open farm land, flanked by the dense forest beyond. A wonderful, quiet & romantic location, the cottage is ideal for those looking to truly switch off.
Gentle pastimes such as bird watching and low level walking can be enjoyed straight from the door, however adventure is not too far away with Grizedale's Visitor's Centre, mountain bike trails & bike hire, over 50 sculptures throughout the forest and Go Ape tree top adventure and zip trekking nearby.
Perfectly positioned this comfortable cottage really does enjoy the best of both worlds. A peaceful rural setting yet only a short drive to the Lakeland villages of Hawkshead, Coniston & Ambleside.In essence Low Bowkerstead is a charming country cottage, perfect for couples, families and friends looking for a picture perfect Lakeland hideaway.
Ground Floor
A traditional Lakeland porch leads into the entrance hall way with plenty of space to store coats and boots when you're not out and about exploring.
Off the hallway are two cosy reception rooms, the first snug room offers comfortable seating, wood burning stove and TV with DVD player. The second, a slightly larger room again offers comfortable seating, log fire, TV, table and chairs. Both perfect spaces to either come together, spread out, sit back and simply relax.
At the end of the hallway is the well-appointed cottage kitchen & dining area, benefitting from adequate seating, electric oven, hob, microwave & fridge/freezer.
There is a rear entrance porch off the kitchen, which gives access to the garden, a separate outside WC and cottage utility room, which has a washing machine and plenty of room for storage of bikes or wet weather gear.
First floor
Upstairs there are two cosy bedrooms and the house bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - with king size bed, field and forest views.
Bedroom 2 - with twin single beds, garden, field and forest views..
House bathroom with large walk in shower, hand basin and WC.
Outside
There is a small garden area with wonderful views of the forest.
Facilities included
Electricity, oil fired central heating, Wi-Fi, bed linen, towels & initial logs for the fire
Parking
Parking for 2 cars to front of cottage.
The owners politely request that only 1 car parks at the rear of the cottage, avoiding blocking the adjacent forest track.
Free parking available at Grizedale Visitors Centre & Whinlatter as a guest of the Forestry Commission. Car registrations must be provided to qualify.
Property Notes
Please note that the cottage opens out onto the valley road, whilst this is a quiet road, we must advise that animals and children should be supervised when using the front entrance.
Low Bowkerstead is managed by the Forestry Commission, an organisation whose interest lies within the future of the forest. All bookings placed at Low Bowkerstead will directly benefit the upkeep of the surrounding forest and local area.
Forestry Commission "We will make sure that every year the land and forests we care for become even more special places for wildlife to live, for people to enjoy and for businesses to thrive."
Straight from a picturesque Lakeland scene, the cottage sits in the middle of open farm land, flanked by the dense forest beyond. A wonderful, quiet & romantic location, the cottage is ideal for those looking to truly switch off.
Gentle pastimes such as bird watching and low level walking can be enjoyed straight from the door, however adventure is not too far away with Grizedale's Visitor's Centre, mountain bike trails & bike hire, over 50 sculptures throughout the forest and Go Ape tree top adventure and zip trekking nearby.
Perfectly positioned this comfortable cottage really does enjoy the best of both worlds. A peaceful rural setting yet only a short drive to the Lakeland villages of Hawkshead, Coniston & Ambleside.In essence Low Bowkerstead is a charming country cottage, perfect for couples, families and friends looking for a picture perfect Lakeland hideaway.
Ground Floor
A traditional Lakeland porch leads into the entrance hall way with plenty of space to store coats and boots when you're not out and about exploring.
Off the hallway are two cosy reception rooms, the first snug room offers comfortable seating, wood burning stove and TV with DVD player. The second, a slightly larger room again offers comfortable seating, log fire, TV, table and chairs. Both perfect spaces to either come together, spread out, sit back and simply relax.
At the end of the hallway is the well-appointed cottage kitchen & dining area, benefitting from adequate seating, electric oven, hob, microwave & fridge/freezer.
There is a rear entrance porch off the kitchen, which gives access to the garden, a separate outside WC and cottage utility room, which has a washing machine and plenty of room for storage of bikes or wet weather gear.
First floor
Upstairs there are two cosy bedrooms and the house bathroom.
Bedroom 1 - with king size bed, field and forest views.
Bedroom 2 - with twin single beds, garden, field and forest views..
House bathroom with large walk in shower, hand basin and WC.
Outside
There is a small garden area with wonderful views of the forest.
Facilities included
Electricity, oil fired central heating, Wi-Fi, bed linen, towels & initial logs for the fire
Parking
Parking for 2 cars to front of cottage.
The owners politely request that only 1 car parks at the rear of the cottage, avoiding blocking the adjacent forest track.
Free parking available at Grizedale Visitors Centre & Whinlatter as a guest of the Forestry Commission. Car registrations must be provided to qualify.
Property Notes
Please note that the cottage opens out onto the valley road, whilst this is a quiet road, we must advise that animals and children should be supervised when using the front entrance.
Low Bowkerstead is managed by the Forestry Commission, an organisation whose interest lies within the future of the forest. All bookings placed at Low Bowkerstead will directly benefit the upkeep of the surrounding forest and local area.
Forestry Commission "We will make sure that every year the land and forests we care for become even more special places for wildlife to live, for people to enjoy and for businesses to thrive."
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Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:30 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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About the area
Ulverston
Ulverston is home to this cottage. Stott Park Bobbin Mill and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Go Ape Grizedale and Raw War Paintball. Lakes Aqaurium and Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.

Ulverston, Cumbria
What's nearby
- Hill Top Farm - 10 min drive - 11.3 km
- Lake Windermere - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
- Lakeside Windermere Ferry Landing - 15 min drive - 9.0 km
- World of Beatrix Potter - 21 min drive - 16.4 km
- Coniston Water - 22 min drive - 17.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 19 min drive
- The Ship Inn - 21 min drive
- Quayside Sports Bar - 21 min drive
- Anglers Arms - 17 min drive
- The Wilson Arms - 18 min drive
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