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Brantlea, Bowness-On-Windermere

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5.0
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Brantlea is a luxurious 4-bedroom holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This stunning Lake District property sits in a quiet residential area just minutes from town. Every bedroom has its own TV and most have en-suite facilities, making it perfect for groups who want their own space but still enjoy quality time together.

The location is spot on. A 5-minute walk takes you into Bowness with its shops, restaurants and lakeside attractions. Want to explore further? The whole of the Lake District is your playground. Hike up Orrest Head for jaw-dropping views, visit Ambleside or Grasmere for a day trip, or simply stroll around Lake Windermere.

 

About Brantlea

Brantlea is a luxurious 4-bedroom holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This stunning Lake District property sits in a quiet residential area just minutes from town. Every bedroom has its own TV and most have en-suite facilities, making it perfect for groups who want their own space but still enjoy quality time together.

The location is spot on. A 5-minute walk takes you into Bowness with its shops, restaurants and lakeside attractions. Want to explore further? The whole of the Lake District is your playground. Hike up Orrest Head for jaw-dropping views, visit Ambleside or Grasmere for a day trip, or simply stroll around Lake Windermere. After a day of Lake District adventures, the private hot tub with spectacular views is waiting for you - just remember to bring your flip-flops (and maybe leave the swimsuit at home if you're feeling brave).

The accommodation is seriously impressive. Four bedrooms sleep 8 guests in total comfort - two ground-floor super-king-size rooms (which can be converted to twins) and two king-size bedrooms upstairs, each with their own en-suite. The open-plan living space with balcony is perfect for socializing, while the kitchen has everything from an American-style fridge/freezer to a dishwasher.

Visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (0.3 miles, 5 minutes), take a boat trip on Lake Windermere (0.4 miles, 7 minutes), explore Brockhole on Windermere (3 miles, 10 minutes), or hike up Orrest Head (1.2 miles, 8 minutes) for panoramic views of the lakes and mountains.

Brantlea is ideal for family gatherings or friend reunions. The welcome hamper sets the tone for a special stay and the owner's attention to detail makes all the difference. Book Brantlea for your next Lake District escape!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Brantlea

Perfect Location

Just a 5-minute walk into Bowness town center with all its shops, restaurants and attractions. No need to drive anywhere!

Stunning Hot Tub Views

The elevated hot tub offers breathtaking views across the area. Guests particularly love relaxing here after a day of exploring.

Welcome Hamper

Many guests mentioned the thoughtful welcome basket with goodies including a bottle of fizz - a lovely touch to start your holiday.

Home Comforts

The house is beautifully furnished with everything you might need. Guests repeatedly praised the cleanliness and quality of the finish.

Spacious Living Areas

The open-plan living space allows everyone to eat and socialize together, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.

Dog-Friendly Features

Thoughtful touches like stair gates and fencing help keep dogs contained while still enjoying a holiday with their owners.

Getting To Brantlea

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Brantlea by car, take the A591 toward Bowness-on-Windermere and follow signs for the town center. The property is located in a residential area just a short distance from the main town, with clear directions provided before arrival.

By Train

For rail travelers, Windermere station is the closest, approximately 1.5 miles from the property. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to Brantlea or use the local bus service that runs between Windermere and Bowness.

Off-road parking for four cars
Windermere station (1.5 miles)
Easily accessible from the A591

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1LJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 3JA
Brant Fell Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 3AX
Lake Shore Path
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 3DY
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Windermere Ferry
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HJ
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Train Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AH
World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Lake Windermere Cruises
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1LJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 3JA
Brant Fell Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 3AX
Lake Shore Path
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 3DY
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Windermere Ferry
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HJ
Local Bus Service
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Train Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AH

Is Brantlea Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love staying at Brantlea. The multi-level garden provides space to play, while the property's location means Lake Windermere boat trips are just minutes away. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is a 5-minute walk from the house. Brockhole on Windermere (10 minutes by car) offers adventure playgrounds, treetop treks and water activities for all ages.
For Couples
Brantlea offers couples a luxurious Lake District escape. The hot tub with stunning views is perfect for romantic evenings with a glass of fizz. Each bedroom has its own TV and most have en-suites, giving you privacy. Being just 5 minutes from Bowness means romantic lakeside walks and cozy restaurants are right on your doorstep.
Pet Friendly
Dogs will feel right at home at Brantlea. The property features thoughtful touches like stair gates and fencing to keep pets safe. The multi-level garden gives them outdoor space to enjoy. The Lake District is a dog walker's paradise with countless trails nearby and many Bowness restaurants and pubs welcome well-behaved dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Brantlea

The Angel Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DG

Porto Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DH

Vinegar Jones Fish & Chips

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Brantlea

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Brantlea features a private hot tub located in the elevated garden area with stunning views. There's even a fridge and plastic glasses nearby for convenience while you relax.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, well-behaved pets are welcome at Brantlea. The property has thoughtful features like stair gates and fencing to help keep dogs contained within the property.
How far is it from Bowness town center?
Brantlea is just a 5-minute walk from Bowness town center. You can easily access all the local shops, restaurants and attractions without needing to drive.
How many cars can park at the property?
There is off-road parking for 4 cars at Brantlea. Additional parking spaces can be made available upon request if needed.
What's included in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, ceramic hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, additional undercounter fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle, toaster and large cafetiere.
Are all bedrooms en-suite?
Three of the four bedrooms have en-suite facilities. The fourth bedroom has access to a separate ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Is there outdoor space for dining?
Yes, Brantlea has multiple outdoor spaces including a balcony with furniture and gas barbecue, plus a garden room with furniture on the elevated patio.
Are there any accessibility issues I should know about?
There are two steps leading down into one of the king-size bedrooms and two steps leading into the kitchen that may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

Brantlea Reviews

Sarah, Victoria, Patricia, Lynn, Karen, Dianne, Christine, ie & Tracy
Simon, thank you for letting us use your beautiful house. Amazing views, peaceful and just perfect in every way. My 50th Birthday with the ladies was fantastic! Many thanks
Yvonne
We enjoyed a wonderful family break in Brantlea. The property was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub, the outside eating space and the panoramic view from the dining area. Would readily recommend as a lovely place to stay.
Donna, Helen, Jacob, Ellie, Sophie, Jack & Rosie
Thank you Simon, happy family memories shared and created in the most beautiful of homes.
The Terry Mob
Great time, great house and great weather. Many thanks
Katerina
The house is so much better than in the picture. It has everything you need for a comfort stay. The terrace has gorgeous views for the sunset. The house is walkable to the village with plenty of restaurants and things to do and see. Hiking trail starts right outside the house. Jacuzzi was fantastic and located further up the hill behind the house with gorgeous lake views. We stayed with 2 years old child and she really enjoyed walking around the house up and down the steps. It is safely secured with stairs gates and has baby cot and high chair. Welcome basket with local produces was amazing thank you for having us!
Olivia
Amazing property! Has everything you need and ticks so many boxes for a group stay nice and spacious with a bathroom for every bedroom, has a hot tub with incredible views and is in a great location, just a short walk to pubs and shops. Simon is a fantastic host who had good communication with us. This was my second time here and wouldn't hesitate to come back again. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to stay in Bowness!
Esther
Fabulous house in wonderful location!
Darren
Simon's place is fabulous. Luxurious, with everything you could need. Such a short walk into Bowness but so peaceful too, and those views! We had the best family short break and didn't want to leave. Simon was a great host, start to finish.
The pictures do not do this location the justice it deserves! Perfect house for 8 of us to celebrate three 50th Birthdays. A short walk into Bowness with lots to see and do, if walking though be mindful there are some inclines back up! The hot tub view was amazing and an added bonus to this house. Simon was a very attentive host, answered very quick to any queries in the lead up and also during our stay. All in all a fab long weekend, great house and location. Would definitely recommend!
A great house for a great break in the Lakes. 10 The property is in a great location, just a 10 minute walk from the centre of Bowness. There is a great view from the property looking out across the lake. The view is even better from the summer house hot tub. The rooms were all spacious, wellequipped and very clean. The property worked extremely well for our party with an age range of 7 to 60 and a dog. I would highly recommend a stay at Brantlea.
A fabulous multigenerational family holiday in a perfect location in a beautiful house. Outstanding property, exceptional views. The accommodation was perfect for our family of 5. Plenty of together space for sitting or dining while plenty of space for everyone to get some peace. Simply stunning views from the hot tub. Easy walk to Bowness but very quiet and peaceful area. Unbeatable, frankly. For us it would be difficult to improve.
Helen & Friends
An amazing house with spectacular views! ! Everything thought of to make the stay enjoyable, great location and hot tub hide away, very tranquil with spectacular views. Thank you Simon for the meet & greet and giving tips and suggestions for walks. We have made more great memories and laughs as friends and with the beautiful house this has been an enjoyable weekend. Thank you
Michael, Denise, Eva & Wilson The Dog
Perfect house, amazing views and hope to come back soon. Thank you.
Cameron
I can't speak highly enough about our stay at Brantlea! The communication upon booking was fantastic and that continued right through until we checked out. The property itself was stunning, by far the best property I have stayed in, you then add in the cleanliness, modernness and overall homeliness ofthe house, everything was just perfect! The lovely welcome pack too was a really nice touch too and you can tell real thought had been put into this! The location was a perfect balance of peace and quiet, whilst being conveniently close to local restaurants, shops, and anything you may need. If you're looking to stay here, I couldn't recommend it highly enough!
k, Diane, Emily, Dave, Sheila And Daisy Dog
Fantastic house that catered for all our needs and is in beautiful surroundings, I'm looking forward to staying here again soon. Thank you so much!
Kotchakorn
Simon was an exceptional host. The accommodation was spotless, comfortable, and exactly as described. Simon s local recommendations enhanced our trip restaurant, and their prompt communication made everything seamless. Highly recommend staying here
We booked Simon's place for a family weekend to celebrate my Dad's 70th. It was the perfect home from home for us, but with added luxury! It's a beautiful house with everything you need to enjoy your stay. Board games, kitchen utensils, plenty of towels every last detail had been thought of, and didn't go unnoticed. Simon was flexible with checkin, and we were fortunate to meet him when we were leaving, to thank him for an amazing stay. The pictures don't quite do it justice it's a stunning property, ideal location and views to die for. Won't hesitate to stay again. We got balloons delivered from a nearby company, and a supermarket shop delivery too. My nephews are 5 and 7, and my parents turning 70 we all loved it even the dog who's not quite 1! Book it you'll not regret it!
Brantlea is a beautiful spacious high standard property with lovely views. It is clean and warm with everything you need for a comfortable stay, and is just 10 mins walk to Bowness and the lakefront. The owner Simon was friendly and helpful and he kindly accommodated us with our arrival times. There was a lovely welcome pack waiting for us on our arrival and also a useful manual was left which had all the info we needed. We had a fabulous stay and would highly recommend! Thank you Simon
Charlie
A great house and location. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend.
Ann Steve John, Mich & Dani
Wow, what a beautiful house and amazing views. We have enjoyed every minute and look forward to returning. Many thanks.
Dani, Lee, Alfie, Arthur, Garnny P, Grandma, Grandad & Teddy
Thanks to Simon for sharing this truly lovely home. We have all had the most wonderful time & have made the most lovely, amazing memories. As always the Lakes brings us peace and calmness.
Wow, what a fabulous stay. The house and views were stunning. The kitchen was very well equipped and the living room and bedrooms were very comfortable. Simon's communication was excellent very responsive. He also left us a lovely welcome hamper which was much appreciated. Highly recommended.
Great location, accommodation was super clean and tidy. Lots of space, dog friendly and amazing views. We had the most amazing relaxing stay. The hot tub at the end of a long walk looking out over Windermere was absolutely perfect. Great location for a number of walks and ten minute walk into Bowness. Photos don't do it justice.
Tracey, John, Paul, y, Joe, Amy & Jovi
This is a lovely hoe with excellent facilities. We made lovely family memories and watched our beautiful baby take his first steps never to be forgotten.
Great location. The house has everything you could possibly need. Simon was a fantastic host.
Hannah
This house has the wow factor. Very peaceful and beautiful location yet only a 5 minute walk into Bowness. There is path right behind the house to get onto Brant Fell which we really liked. The kitchen has literally everything you could need. A lovely welcome hamper was a nice touch too. I would definitely stay here again.
Ben, Millie, Ari, Alan, Anita, Pat & Mick
Thanks for a wonderful stay. The facilities were perfect to make my sisters 30th birthday one to remember!
Malcolm
Brantlea is one of the nicest places we have had the pleasure of staying in, ... Brantlea is one of the nicest places we have had the pleasure of staying in, absolutely lovely property, not just the fabulous inside,the views from the summer house and hot tub are to die for, the brilliant walks around Bowness and the restaurants and bars are great and mainly dog friendly,
Anthony, Kellie + Family
Couldn't have asked for more. We were excited from the house online but absolutely blew away upon arrival. Thank you Simon for the use of your home, we would love to book again and create more memories.
Tracey
Fabulous stay friendly and helpful owner. Perfect location will definitely stay again!
One of the best houses weve rented! The quality of finish to the rooms and interior was excellent. Everything was very clean and the facilities were well thought to make our stay as comfortable as possible and a home from home. A lovely welcome hamper made a great start to the stay and a visit from Simon the owner to show us around the house on our arrival was thoughtful. Great location as well!
The Lakes
Great time had by all of us. Beautiful property, giving us everything we need. Loving the lakes as always, hope to be back sometime. Thanks Simon for the loan of his beautiful house.
The Sulivans
A great family New Year's stay for our daughters 30th Birthday. It was nice to be greeted by Simon on our arrival for a tour & familiarisation of the house. The house is lovely with a great layout & finished to a very high quality I all respects! We found everything we needed to make our stay comfortable & home from home. We love the hot tub & views on the sunny days we were lucky to get. Thanks for the welcoming hamper! It was a pleasant surprise & lovely start to our stay.
Anonymous
We have had an amazing stay, the house was even more impressive than the pictures! The views from the hot tub are spectacular, we were in it every day. It has been the most equipped house we've stayed in, the kitchen has everything you could think of! Thank you for a perfect week away before the Christmas chaos! Also to add my sons girlfried only went and booked the house we tried and failed to buy 16 years ago! What a treat. Fantastic week.
Catherine
An amazing weekend in a beautiful location in a beautiful home, we have created memories as a family to last a lifetime, our weekend completely exceeded our expectations and we loved every second. Thankyou
Had an amazing weekend away at brantlea for my wifes 50th, couldnt have asked for more, the welcome basket wad unexpected but such a nice touch, the house is beautiful and nothing hasn't been thought of, stair gates and fencing helping keep two dogs contained, steep garden that leads to the hot tub, there is even a fridge and plastic glasses up there. The views from the top of the garden are breathtaking. Would highly recommend brantlea and would love to visit again in the future.
Karen Michelle
Fabulous place to stay, just what the doctor ordered Loved the view from the ... Fabulous place to stay, just what the doctor ordered Loved the view from the hot tub Credit to the owners beautifully furnished and very peaceful Only suggestion I would make is to write on the website that hot tub towels,flip flops and robes should be taken, this would enhance your visit 1010 excellent
Denise
Excellent property, very clean and comfortable, has everything you would need and more. Close to the town. Owner very friendly and helpful.
Absolutely found a perfect property with this one. The 5 reviews were all spot on. The property was immaculate through out, clean, clutter free, rooms all beautifully decorated, fully equipped kitchen. Both our children have additional needs and severe sensory requirements, this property met all their needs and they have in fact stated that this was their favourite property that they have stayed in. I honestly can not rate this property high enough. We will certainly be rebooking.
Christine
Simon was excellent at keeping me informed. House location was brilliant. As soon as you enter house it's pure luxury, with amazing decor and furnishings. Well equipped Kitchen with hamper. Hot tub with summer house and plenty of seating. The views of Lake Windermere from here are spectacular. Exceeded our expectations and we will definitely return.
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