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Dining
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bowness on 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)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Lakeland Stone Cottage, Bowness on Windermere

Delightful period stone cottage conveniently located in the heart of Bowness on Windermere close to all amenities including restaurants, pubs, shops and cinema. Only 5 minutes walk to the edge of lake Windermere and marina.

Ruskin Cottage has a cosy sitting room with stone fireplace and traditional wood burner. The spacious dining room has a romantic feel with charming window seat. The kitchen is fully equipped with fridge, freezer, microwave, washing machine and dishwasher. Outside there is a small south facing courtyard with small garden table and chairs.

The cottage has two double bedrooms, master bedroom with king size bed and en suite shower. Second bedroom has a double bed.

Parking permit provided for on street parking.

Property manager

Adriana Gregory

Languages

English, Spanish
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
Please refer to Owner's Booking Conditions

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

We should mention

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

About the area

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this cottage is on a lake. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Parkside Road. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Bowness on Windermere, ENG

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.5 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 - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bodega - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn & Restaurant - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Lakeland Stone Cottage, Bowness on Windermere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Lakeland Stone Cottage, Bowness on Windermere?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Lakeland Stone Cottage, Bowness on Windermere?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Lakeland Stone Cottage, Bowness on Windermere located?

Situated on a lake, this 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 44 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rupert A.

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

Fantastic, cosy base for the Lakes

Great cottage, clean, spacious and well equipped. Perfectly located for access to all areas of the lakes - Windermere, Coniston, Langdale, Grasmere, Ullswater, etc. Would stay again and definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful time - the property is great and in such a wonderful location to see all the sights of the lake district! Very clean and tidy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Lovely cottage and location

Great cottage and proximity to shops and restaurants was a bonus. Thanks Adriana!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Phil H.

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

Beautiful cottage stay

just returned from a wonderful 3nt stay in Bowness. Cottage was amazing, everything you need for a home from home stay. Location is amazing. Will definitely be returning. Thankyou.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Location was great right in the middle of all shops restaurants and the lovely lake

The cottage was lovely and very clean had everything we needed, the decor was to my liking lot’s of Laura Ashley,would definitely go back to the same cottage again 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Bally K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Gem of a property in central location

A lovely property in central position for exploring Lake Windermere and surrounds - well kept, lots of sockets, deceptively spacious with a full bathroom and small ensuite too (latter with shower/sink only). Although meant to be covid-cleaned we found some old debris/plastic bits within the nest of tables in the sitting room. Also was disappointed that the owner changed the departure time from the 10am in the advert (as at the time of booking) to 9am on a Saturday. Given they are apparently leaving 4 days between bookings so no changeover was expected on the same day, it dampened the experience to be rushing to get two children under 5 packed and put of the house before 9am sharp, especially when we'd booked expecting at least an extra hour. Parking is an issue on all the surrounding roads covered by the permit.

10/10 Excellent

Cora dunwell

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

Summer holiday

Lovely house in the heart of village and on the door step for so many fantastic places in the lakes
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

sarah P.

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

Excellent location

Had a lovely 3 night stay here the location was perfect for a walk into the town and to the lake. Everything we needed was at hand and the property was like home from home with everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Satomi O.

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

Very Cosy clean cottage

We enjoyed the stay at Ruskin cottage during October half term. The house is very clean and nicely decorated. It’s not huge but surprisingly spacious. There are so many restaurants and shops in walking distance. Just one negative point is a parking. We couldn’t park the car on the road where the house located at all.

10/10 Excellent

Abi H.

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

Fantastic

Great place to stay. Cosy clean and convenient! Nice owners who were incredibly helpful and answered all questions. Especially with pur baby it was home from home and the beds were so comfortable. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

David and Pat B., Brights Grove, Ontario, Canada

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

Awesome Lake District Locale

The cottage and amenities met every one of our needs for visiting family and friends. The location was ideal for enjoying the Lake District in general with many of the enjoyable villages and fells within walking distance or a short drive away. We eventually overcame the nuances of establishing a parking place by timing to avoid those who regularly used the street without a permit. However, this did not become a personal inconvenience as other options were available on adjacent streets. Having stayed at other similar properties, it was also a welcome change to have the benefit of the laundry facilities incorporated and accessible from within the cottage’s kitchen area. Overall, a great property and locale. Additionally, Adriana was very responsive and available to assist whenever necessary.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karlyne C.

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

Very clean and beautiful cottage

Adriana's cottage is really beautiful. The property is clean and you will find everything you need. It is really close to the centre. It gives quick access to the shops, restaurants, and pubs, and to the piers if you want to enjoy a cruise on the lake. My family and I had a very good time in there for 10 nights. The only problem I can mention is the difficulty to park in the street or around. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

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

Holiday home

Great location, everything you need and comfy beds

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F.

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

Short Break in the Lakes

Ruskin cottage is well equipped and comfortable, in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere. Great place to explore the Lake District
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

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

Lovely property

Quick, easy and straight forward process. Any queries were promptly answered.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cottage in the heart of Bowness, Perfect location to explore Bowness and the lakes. Just a short walk down the hill to the centre of everything. Everything you need in the cottage, a home away from home. I would definitely recommend this wonderful cottage to anyone who is looking at booking, you will not be disappointed, we will be back Thank you for everything
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

George M.

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

A very enjoyable stay at Ruskin Cottage, Bowness on Windermere

When arriving in Bowness on Windermere we found Ruskin Cottage exactly as Mrs Gregory's directions. We were delighted with the cottage as it was very fresh and clean with all the amenities required. It is so central to the shops, bars, restaurants and pubs, the cinema is literally a two minute walk away and the beautiful pier is about a five minute walk away. The cottage has lots of leaflets showing the many walks around Bowness, games should it be wet weather for adults and children, CD's and DVD's etc etc. All in all, a fantastic place to stay and we will definitely be back to stay in Ruskin Cottage again within the next couple of years. We thoroughly recommend it. Thank you to the Gregory's for a wonderful week.

10/10 Excellent

Chloe S.

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

Lovely stay

Lovely cottage, very spacious and beautifully decorated. Had everything we needed and very comfortable beds. Great location, short walk down to the lake and very close to cafes and restaurants. Only thing we had trouble with was parking, perhaps just because it was a bank-holiday weekend. There is a permit for 1 car (on-street), however this was full for our entire stay. We had to park in the paid parking across the street (<100m walk) which cost ~15 pounds for 3 days. Would certainly come back and would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah J., Farnham

Lovely little cottage in the heart or Bowness

We had a lovely stay at Ruskin Cottage. It is in a brilliant location within walking distance of the town centre which has numerous restaurants and shops and boats which take you all around the lake. The house itself was very comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could need. The beds were comfy and the bathrooms were clean. The only additional thing that would have been nice would have been some games/books for the children.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda V.

Fantastic

We had a wonderful time! The cottage was just what we hoped for! Super clean and cozy! The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had everything we possibly could need! There are games and puzzles available for rainy days and a variety of books! The cottage is close to everything,right in the middle of Bowness, but very quiet at night! Adriana is a great host, who responds immediately to answer questions! Great place! Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Sue B.

Perfect location

We were very lucky, as when we arrived, the builders who had been working next door, pulled down their scaffolding and went away! The cottage is in a perfect location for walking down the hill to Bowness, or up the hill to Windermere. There are great cafes and restaurants a very short walk away. The on-street parking with a permit works really well. The cottage is very comfortable, with lovely decor and great quality beds and bedding. It is very well equipped and the roomy laundry room was much appreciated. We think it should be made clear that although there is an ensuite to the main bedroom, it has only a shower and handbasin, no loo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

2/10 Terrible

David C.

A week on a building site

We were not happy when we arrived at the cottage to find building work in progress to the attached cottage. The building work involved scaffolding to the front and rear of the property with ladder access from outside our lounge window and the bedroom window at the front and The kitchen window and dining room windows at the rear. Builders were using the access which meant we had to keep blinds down if we wanted any privacy at all. The cottage is marketed as romantic, Which influenced our choice to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Hardly romantic. Very noisy and no privacy. We are taking this up with home away and the owner. In our opinion this cottage should not have been let and we should have been informed of the building work and given the opportunity to cancel. This was a great pity because the interior of the cottage was beautiful. Well equipped and tastefully decorated. A shame it was spoilt for us
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Home from Home

Had a wonderful stay, our second at Ruskin Cottage. Lovely and cosy and everything we could want for a comfortable stay, home from home. Thank you. Until the next!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

A lovely property which is very convenient for Bowness and the ferries.

We had a very enjoyable stay at the cottage - it was comfortable and clean and very well-equipped, and we had everything we needed. The cottage is very convenient for getting into town and for the ferries and buses.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

Lovely cottage in a great location for our 4 day break in Bowness

The cottage is really lovely, well equipped and very clean, and is in a great location to explore. I stayed with my friend so there were just 2 of us in the cottage making it very comfortable, the space is very generous. I would stay in the same cottage again. we had the added good fortune of lovely weather, but unfortunately that cant be ordered!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

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