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Attractive Terraced Character Cottage In The Heart Of This Popular Village

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Cosy, bright lounge with multi fuel stove.
Open plan dining room with multi fuel stove.
Welcome to Ellefred Cottage.
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Windermere, ENG
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Attractive Terraced Character Cottage In The Heart Of This Popular Village

An attractive terraced character cottage in the heart of this popular village, steeped in traditional features such as original beams, slate floor and exposed stone walls yet infused with stylish interior design, fabulous fabrics and luxurious furnishings.
Following a complete refurbishment, the owners have made the very best of this property, mixing modern and stylish with a very high standard of furnishings & equipment which makes this a truly luxurious cottage. As very experienced 'self caterers', the owners have paid a great deal of attention to detail and their guests needs.

Spacious dining room accommodates six diners comfortably to the front of the cottage with easy chairs either side of the multi fuel stove. Cosy lounge with sumptous sofas, original slate floor and exposed lakeland fireplace with a second multi fuel stove, everything to make those evenings in front of the fire even more enjoyable.
Saloon doors lead to bright and airey breakfast room with bi-folding doors onto sunny decking and an enclosed yard, a sun trap in the mornings and a great way to start the day!
The bright and well equipped kitchen is more than suitable to assist in catering for any self-catering holiday.
First floor to the first of our bedrooms.. A cosy double to the front of the cottage with co-ordinated dressing table and wardrobe and TV a twin bedroom to the rear (next to bathroom). The house bathroom consists of double sinks and double shower and WC, ample storage and in-house stereo system with floor mood lighting.
Upper floor to the attic master bedroom with exposed lakeland stone walls and beams. A luxurious king size bed, large screen TV and large skylight for night time stargazing make this room the favorite!
Due to its central location all the amenities of the village of Bowness are on your doorstep, as well as many excellent walks nearby which can be started direct from the cottage and allows you to take in the beautiful view points of Brantfell, Post Knott and nearby Orrest Head.
As well as a National Park, the Lake District received worldwide recognition when granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO! Something we are extremely proud of. One small pet welcome.

Property manager

Tracy Cooke

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Windermere

Windermere is home to this cottage. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Travelling with kids? Consider Raw War Paintball and Go Ape Grizedale. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Windermere, ENG

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bowness Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 6 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bodega - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn & Restaurant - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Attractive Terraced Character Cottage In The Heart Of This Popular Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Attractive Terraced Character Cottage In The Heart Of This Popular Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Attractive Terraced Character Cottage In The Heart Of This Popular Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Attractive Terraced Character Cottage In The Heart Of This Popular Village located?

This family-friendly Windermere cottage is within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ian u.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Break

Had a great stay in a lovely cottage. Absolutely no issues or problems. Everything you could need is in the cottage and everything works as it should. Just what you hoped in a holiday rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

The cottage was as advertised. Quite central in the town and convenient to transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quentin R., Missoula, Montana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed the well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds and, most of all, the wood heat.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We had a great stay in Bowness. The property was so well set up and stocked. For our family of six, we had plenty of room and the home is beautiful. Tracy was great to deal with and communication was top notch.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre W., Out Rawcliffe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location

Cottage was so lovely, clean and comfortable. Close to town centre with bus stop at end of road if you wanted to travel further. Every possible utensil and device was in situ. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Windermere

Just a perfect stay in a lovely cottage, roomy, clean & excellent location with free parking. We thoroughly enjoyed staying in the cottage, from walking to local restaurants & bars to relaxing to Netflix movie night in the cottage. Thank you Windermere we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Short Break

Great, well presented and maintained lakeland home from home, fully equipped with everything you could need for your holiday or short break. Ideally located to access Lake Windermere, Bowness-on-Windermere village and the surrounding area without having to use your car. A good selection of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants to suit all tastes within easy walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Cottage and an incredible time

Had fantastic time perfect location and full of character and charm. Many thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bowness Bliss

Great little apartment for a family or three couples. Close to ferries and drive/bus to whatever walks take your fancy! Plenty of restaurants/bars within a short walk and a great supermarket less than 100m from the front door. The kitchen is fully equipped to cook up a storm if you prefer to eat in and relax infront of the large TV. Hope to return again to visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Really enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ticks all boxes!!

Fantastic property, incredible location and very responsive owner. Will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Gail B.

Liked: Check-in

Too many strict rules/left in the cold

We arrived around 5.30pm, to a very cold cottage. Upon reading the guest pack, it became clear the heating is only allowed on between 7.30am to 10am, and 6pm to 10pm. That's OK we thought, the guest pack advised a starter pack is left for the wood burning stoves. No such luck. So, we walked into Bowness for a drink. Upon getting back to the cottage at 9.30pm, it was evident the heating hadn't come on. This problem was eventually solved by ourselves Saturday morning when my wife drove out and got some firewood. After an email sent Friday night, I believe the management company entered the property Saturday daytime, and found the previous guests had messed around with the heating timings. The heating was then fixed. We have a 72 year old woman in our party, who had to double up on her duvet to keep warm Friday night. I would add that the management company entered the property on Saturday whilst I was asleep alone in the attic bedroom. Had I awoke, this would have been very scary. The overall cleanliness of the property wasn't great. I was reminded via email to strip all the used beds prior to leaving. I was also questioned via email why I would want the French doors opened when we had been cold the evening before , and was reminded of the high cost of heating in this country right now. If you don't mind very strict rules, and heating at certain times, this is the place for you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful cottage

Wonderful little cottage in the heart of the lakes. Great location and easy access to local attractions
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sherry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location and kitchen

All the basics provided in a great location for transit users. Bus stop to everywhere and the train station is a 6-minute trip. Perfect kitchen space for making your own breakfast before setting off on adventures. Do use the Picnic Cafe up the street for your fell walk packs; fantastic quality and value. Caveats: At first I was a bit put off by wall to wall carpet, scratchy towels, and plug-in air scents, but these were well counterbalanced by the sunny and well appointed kitchen and open-air breakfast room. Advice: Get a lesson from the owner via text about how to actually use the (very complicated) clothes washer/dryer; then pop your towels in to fluff them a bit after you unplug the air scents. Always close the pivoting glass shower door toward your body so you don’t splash the floor. Bring shower gel, shampoo, and conditioner; none to be had here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Izzy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great location, lovely house, well equipped
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent clean and great location

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Hinesh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

cottage in Bowness

Overall a very good location and clean and tidy cottage. Parking is a nightmare as although you have permit , parking is not guaranteed
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location for exploring the Lakes

Lovely property furnished to good standard with comfy beds - great location in middle of Windemere- can get everywhere on foot with great choice of pubs and restaurants - struggled with finding a free residents parking bay several times during week after going out for the day so be prepared to park on outskirts of town and walk to cottage in high season - only improvement would be a separate tumble dryer or radiator airers as we had wet clothing several days and dryer on washing machine didn’t dry clothes so we brought an airer as had nowhere to hang clothes to dry - and only one change of towels for a week not really enough without drying facilities either. Better suited to a family rather than 4 adults sharing with only having the one bathroom. Overall we had an excellent time and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location *****

Great position within walking distance of Lake Windermere and shops/restaurants in Bowness. House was clean and had all requirements for us with 3 children (2 teenagers for whom internet essential!). Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great central spot in Bowness

Very chartacterful property ideally situated and an easy walk to everywhere! I can’t see six staying in the property with only one bathroom but other than that a great find.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy Days

We all enjoyed our short break in the Lake District. Property was fabulous. Very comfortable. Nice and clean. Will certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Paul McCloskey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Elfred Cottage

Good location and quality property. Methods of property management with regard to "damage" are highly suspect.From retaining deposit for very minor decor damage not even attributable to my party and then having the nerve to request more money for exorbitant levels of repair work. A customer service course is required without delay. Sour taste left in mouth after a nice break in a lovely property in a great part of the world.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

astrid k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Very well appointed and furnished cottage in a central location. Easy access on foot to all facilities which meant we could park the car up and forget about it. Exceptionally clean and equipped and I would definitely return.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Excellent location and a really nicely finished little terrace house. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there.

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Cooke

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Languages:

English