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Briars Lea is a luxury holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This stunning 4-bedroom property sits just a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The reverse-level design gives amazing views and creates distinct zones for different groups to enjoy their own space. Perfect for that family reunion where you don't want to kill each other after day two.
The Lake District location puts everything at your fingertips. Stroll into Bowness town in minutes for shops, restaurants and lakeside activities. Four bathrooms mean no morning queues when everyone's rushing to start their day. Want adventure? Ambleside is 5 miles away. Need retail therapy?
Briars Lea is a luxury holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This stunning 4-bedroom property sits just a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere. The reverse-level design gives amazing views and creates distinct zones for different groups to enjoy their own space. Perfect for that family reunion where you don't want to kill each other after day two.
The Lake District location puts everything at your fingertips. Stroll into Bowness town in minutes for shops, restaurants and lakeside activities. Four bathrooms mean no morning queues when everyone's rushing to start their day. Want adventure? Ambleside is 5 miles away. Need retail therapy? Kendal's just 7 miles down the road.
Accommodation includes two ground-floor bedrooms (one super-king zip-link, one double) each with Smart TVs and shower rooms. Upstairs you'll find another super-king zip-link and a king-size bedroom. The first floor boasts an open-plan kitchen/living area with balcony, plus a separate media room for movie nights.
Explore Lakes Aquarium (15 minutes), ride the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway (20 minutes), visit Brockhole activity centre (10 minutes), or hike up Orrest Head (5 minutes) for panoramic views. All close enough to pack multiple activities into one day.
Briars Lea offers the perfect mix of luxury and location. The private hot tub awaits after your Lake District adventures. Just remember to check all those hidden kitchen drawers before calling for help!
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Just a 5-minute walk to Lake Windermere and Bowness town. Everything you need is within easy reach without driving.
The reverse-level design creates separate zones so larger groups can spread out. Downstairs bedrooms feel like private suites.
Private hot tub in the enclosed side garden. Perfect for relaxing after a day of Lake District exploration.
Four Smart TVs, WiFi throughout and a dedicated media room. All the tech comforts of home in a holiday setting.
Enclosed gardens with patio, deck and a decorative pond. Outdoor spaces to enjoy in good weather.
Two zip-link beds can be configured as twins or super-kings. Perfect for accommodating different group combinations.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Briars Lea by car, follow directions to Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is located about 7 miles from the A591, which connects to the M6 motorway. You'll find private parking for 3 cars at the property.
For rail travelers, Windermere train station is just 1.5 miles from the property. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to Briars Lea or use local bus services that run regularly between Windermere and Bowness.
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Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.
Postcode: LA23 3HJ
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Postcode: LA23 3DQ
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Postcode: LA23 3DY
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