Glebe Holme in Bowness | Must-See Cumbria Hot Tub Cottage

About Glebe Holme

Glebe Holme is a spacious bungalow tucked away in the Lake District, just half a mile from Bowness. This modern three-bedroom property sits on one level, making it perfect for families or groups with mobility concerns. Everything here feels fresh and contemporary. The open-plan layout creates a social atmosphere where you can cook while chatting to friends who are lounging on the sofa with a glass of wine.

The location is brilliant. You're a 5-minute walk from Lake Windermere's shores and all the pubs, shops and restaurants of Bowness. No designated driver needed when you're walking back from the local pubs! Ambleside is just 5 miles away and Kendal only 8.7 miles if you fancy exploring further. The enclosed garden keeps dogs from wandering off while you're relaxing.

Accommodation includes a king-size bedroom with en-suite, a double bedroom and a twin room. There's a family bathroom with walk-in shower, plus underfloor heating in the kitchen/dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with two electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, washing machine and tumble dryer. Smart HD TVs and WiFi keep everyone entertained.

Nearby attractions include Lake Windermere (0.5 miles) for boat trips and watersports. The World of Beatrix Potter (0.6 miles, 3-minute drive) brings childhood stories to life. Ambleside (5 miles, 15 minutes) offers shops and restaurants, while Grizedale Forest (10 miles, 25 minutes) provides walking and cycling trails.

Glebe Holme stands out for its fantastic hot tub where you can soak while stargazing. It's ideal for families, couples or friends wanting to explore the Lakes without sacrificing comfort.

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Need To Know

✓Two pets allowed
✓ electric ovens and hob
✓ microwave
✓ dishwasher
✓ fridge/freezer
✓ wine cooler
✓ washer
✓ tumble dryer
✓ gas central heating
✓ underfloor heating in kitchen/dining area
✓ Wi-Fi
✓ parking for three cars.5 miles to Lake Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere
✓ Smart HD televisions
✓ No smoking
✓ Travel cot & high chair included Please note that the occupancy at Glebe Holme is 6, and if thought to be over occupied, this is cause for eviction

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Glebe Holme

Perfect Location

Just a 5-minute walk to Lake Windermere, shops, pubs and restaurants. No need for a car once you've arrived.

Spacious Layout

Open-plan living area with plenty of room for everyone. The photos don't do justice to how roomy it feels.

Hot Tub Luxury

The outdoor hot tub is perfect after a day of walking. Great for evening relaxation under the stars.

Dog-Friendly Garden

Fully enclosed garden keeps pets safe while you relax. Great outdoor space for family meals too.

Modern Kitchen

Two ovens, induction hob, wine cooler and all appliances you need. Everything has been thought of.

All on One Level

Bungalow layout makes it accessible for everyone. No stairs to worry about after a long day exploring.

Getting To Glebe Holme

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Glebe Holme by car, follow the A591 to Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is located just half a mile from the town centre, with clear directions provided in your booking confirmation.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, approximately 1.5 miles from the property. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to Glebe Holme or use local bus services that run regularly to Bowness.

Off-road parking for three cars

Windermere station (1.5 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 3JT

Lake Windermere Shore Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Brant Fell Viewpoint

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3AS

Orrest Head

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA23 1LW

Bowness Village Shops

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3DQ

Lakeland Limited

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AD

Hayes Garden World

Distance: 1.7 miles

LA23 2JH

Mountain Goat Tours

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3DY

Windermere Golf Club

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 3NB

Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

LA23 1LP

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Blackwell, The Arts & Crafts House

Distance: 2.5 miles

LA23 3JT

Lake Windermere Shore Walk

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Brant Fell Viewpoint

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3AS

Orrest Head

Distance: 2.1 miles

LA23 1LW

Bowness Village Shops

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3DQ

Lakeland Limited

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AD

Hayes Garden World

Distance: 1.7 miles

LA23 2JH

Mountain Goat Tours

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Windermere Golf Club

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Low Wood Bay Watersports Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

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Is Glebe Holme Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love the short walk to Lake Windermere for boat trips and paddling. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is just 0.6 miles away, bringing famous stories to life. The enclosed garden gives them space to play safely, while smart TVs keep them entertained on rainy days. Grizedale Forest (10 miles) offers adventure playgrounds and trails for active families.

For Couples

The king-size bedroom with en-suite provides privacy and comfort. After days exploring, unwind in the hot tub with a glass from the wine cooler. The 5-minute walk to Bowness means romantic lakeside strolls and dinners without driving. The property feels spacious yet cosy for two, with underfloor heating adding luxury during cooler evenings.

Pet Friendly

Glebe Holme welcomes up to two dogs with an enclosed garden keeping them secure while you relax. The Lake District offers countless pet-friendly walks right from your doorstep. Lake Windermere's shore is just 0.5 miles away for waterside strolls and many local pubs and cafes in Bowness welcome well-behaved dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Glebe Holme

The Angel Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DH

Porto Restaurant

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DQ

Hole in t' Wall Pub

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Glebe Holme

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, Glebe Holme features a hot tub in the outdoor patio area. Many guests mention it as a highlight of their stay, perfect for relaxing after exploring the Lake District.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Glebe Holme welcomes up to two pets. The property has an enclosed garden area where dogs can safely enjoy the outdoors while you relax.

How far is it from Lake Windermere?

Lake Windermere is just 0.5 miles away, about a 5-minute walk from the property. You can easily access the lake shore and all the amenities of Bowness without needing to drive.

What sleeping arrangements are available?

The cottage has three bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite bathroom, one double bedroom and one twin bedroom. This accommodates up to six guests comfortably.

Are there restaurants within walking distance?

Yes, numerous restaurants and pubs are within walking distance in Bowness. Guests frequently mention enjoying the convenience of walking to local establishments and back.

Is there parking available?

Yes, Glebe Holme offers off-road parking for up to three cars. This is especially valuable in the Lake District where parking can be limited in popular areas.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The kitchen is fully equipped with two electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, wine cooler, washing machine and tumble dryer. Everything needed for self-catering is provided.

Is the property accessible for people with mobility issues?

The bungalow is all on one level, making it suitable for those with mobility concerns. There's also a walk-in shower in the family bathroom for easier access.

Glebe Holme Reviews

Christine

Clean, comfortable, spacious and wellequipped accommodation in a great location. Plenty of towels were provided and it was helpful to have a separate toilet in addition to the ensuite and bathroom. Soap was provided at each sink and a handy cleaning kit in the kitchen. It would have been nice to have a welcome pack providing sufficient to make a hot drink on arrival. We used a car rarely, the rest of the time using regular local buses and a trip on the steamer on the lake. The bus stop is about 2 minutes walk away on level footpaths. We enjoyed local walks from Glebe Holme. We would certainly return.

Had a fantastic holiday here , great location very comfortable and well equipped. Beds really comfortable we had great nights sleep

Great location with ample parking we have 2 large cars. Glebe Holme is always a pleasure to stay at and is always well presented and clean. We are returning visitors and Yes we have already booked for our next holiday. The accommodation has a large sitting, dining, kitchen area with Sky TV which is great for families. Doors open out onto the hot tub and garden area. There is also a separate snug area which also boasts Sky TV. Overall this is a lovely modern comfortable and well maintained property.

A fantastic property for a family stay in the Lakes. It is within walking distance of Bowness. We were a family of 6 plus two babies and the property was able to comfortably fit us all and was very spacious. The integrated kitchen and large island was great. Outside we made use of the hot tub to relax. We would recommend this property

We spent a wonderful week at Glebe Holme this August and absolutely loved it. Its a beautiful, spacious property, perfect for a family with young children, with plenty of room to play indoors and out, and just a short walk to the lake. Our two dogs settled in happily too, which was a real bonus. When we werent out exploring, we enjoyed the cosy kitchensnug area or relaxing in the jacuzzi. The clever layout, with the living room between the kitchen and bedrooms, meant we didnt have to tiptoe around once the children were asleep. The house was very well equipped, making our stay easy and comfortable. The owner was friendly and quick to respond to our questions, and the property service team were excellent in letting us know about some belongings wed left behind, offering to post them to us. It truly felt like a home away from home, and well definitely be returning.

Glebe hole is a wonderful base location for all activities in the Lake District, its close to Bowness with lots of shops bars and restaurants. Walking distance to lake activities and the main ferry. The house its self is well appointed spacious and very clean. Couldnt fault our stay.

Excellent property. Very clean and everything that you need was in the bungalow. Would definitely book again if we holiday in the lakes in the future. So close to the town.

Good location, great for walking into Bowness or down to the carfoot passenger ferry. Plenty of space and all the accessories you will need for your stay. The owner was very helpful if we ever had any questions. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Steven

Fantastic property. We had a small problem with a broken key while on holiday but the owner sorted it very quickly. Many thanks we all enjoyed our stay.

Michael

We had a fabulous stay in glebe holme,cottage had everything we needed and more. Great location,clean,modern,hot tub was fantastic,we will be back

Beautiful property and in an ideal location for lots of walks around Bo'ness. Hot tub was super! Open plan kitchenliving area was perfect, with everything you could possibly need for a holiday stay. My only suggestion would be to improve mattresses on single beds. When being used by adults, they were not hugely comfy and one mattress didn't even have a mattress protector so all the indents from mattress could be felt. However, genuinely perfect property!

On returning this year we found the ensuite plug would not stay down so had to have tap running when shaving Again this year the ensuite mirror light wasn't working A few of the doors were catching that needs easing A few stains were on the towels that weren't there last year There was rubbish in 1 of the wheelie bins which was half full when we arrived , so on leaving unfortunately we also ended up leaving about the same which we apologise for but apart from taking it away with us we had no other choice Also a guy turned up on Thursday to trim up the neighbouring bush and filled 1 of the empty bins up with all the cuttings which didn't happen last year In all though a great property where we all said we would return to again. .......

Myself and Family had a Fabulous week in the holiday property it had everything ... Myself and Family had a Fabulous week in the holiday property it had everything we needed and more situated in an ideal position for day's out Such a Lovely place to stay will definitely come back without any hesitance Fabulous Place

Robert

We had a very enjoyable week at Glebe Holme. Everything was as we had hoped and expected, and also very safe for our dog. We went on plenty of walks and it was ideally situated close to the lake, shops and restaurants but most importantly the icecream van! Highly recommended.

Sarvdeep

Lovely stay at this gorgeous bungalow. The photos dont really do the place justice. The place was spacious and had all we needed for our stay. The location is great too we stumbled back from the local pubs a few times !

Christopher

Great family kitchen, diner, and seating area that leads out to patio and hot tub, brilliant for families, as is the gated garden and driveway. . Utility room well equipped, the water was always hot, showers good, nicely carpeted comfortable sofas. The beds look good in photos, but the properties Achilles heel is the mattresses are well past their best, and need replacing. Otherwise defo one nicer holiday homes.

This is a fantastic property with everything you need provided. It has a sky package as well as a hot tub so in relation to other properties the same, it is great value. The location is good, we park 2 large cars easily. We have stayed here 3 times now and rate it our no 1 choice out of many holiday lets and hope to keep on returning. There are TVs in every bedroom invaluable with children as is the small snug room . The property is alway immaculately cleaned on arrival and is a total credit to the owners.

Absolutely amazing house. Bedrooms and bathrooms all clean. Living areas were big and spacious. Out door space was lovely and all enclosed keeping the dog safe. Would highly recommend. I will certainly be looking to book again!

A fantastic cottage finished to a high standard and well maintained The location is great, a 5 minute walk to Lake Windermere itself along qith its bars, shops and restaurants. A Tesco express only a 10 minute stroll into Bownes village itself Our family of 6, and 2 dogs had a great weeks stay over the late May bank holiday and are already looking to book again

Excellent accommodation in good location, short walk to town and shoreline, towels for hot tub now provided which was much appreciated. Kitchen facilities and outside area very good for family use, have booked again for next year. Very happy with our holiday.

Alison

This holiday let is amazing, location is perfect, a very clean house, all on one level, hot tub a lovely added luxury. Everything has been thought of. Im pleased I read previous reviews and knew to take something for when wed been in the hot tub, we took beach towels for each of us to use, spare towels or robes would be useful, or to state they are definitely not included. The only negative wed say, is the house is a bit on the cold side, the bathrooms in particular, and although our stay was over Easter it was really difficult to get the bathrooms to dry out, we were using the bath towels to try and dry them but then after going out all day and returning, the walls were still running with water and the floor was very cold. We did turn the heating up a bit, but the bathroom radiators didnt dry them out. We ate every night in the property, instructions for everything were very clear, every utensil, pot or pan we needed were there! We discovered the Lake District and an added bonus didnt use the car for a few days! Thank you for a lovely stay

Stephen

Excellent cottage very handily located for Bowness. Really well equipped and comfortable accommodation. Would thoroughly recommend and we'll definitely book again.

Great location within walking distance of all amenities in Bowness. The cottage has been renovated to a lovely standard but a few things let it down There are no poolhot tub towels provided so we had to use the bath towels. Not great when you then needed a shower later. Also the outside area had not been cleaned, the table needed a good wipe over and there was dog poo in the garden. Fortunately we have dogs so had our own poo bags but if you are not dog lovers it would have been very unpleasant. Although the main bedroom now has a mirror on the drawers is was useless as its too low and not near a plug for the hairdryer! Lastly, I have never stayed in a property of this standardcost before where there is no welcome pack milk, a bottle of wine, local produce etc provided. Not only that, the teacoffeesugar caddies had also been emptied and anything else other guests may have left. The agents, however had left us their own welcome gift pack a pan scrubber, dishcloth, 2 bin bags, 3 dishwasher tablets not enough when you are there for a week and 20ml washing up liquid. How insulting!

Lovely bungalow, great location, this is our second visit to Glebe Holme. There is everything you could need provided and the addition of sky on 2 TVs when travelling with small children was a godsend for evenings. The property is comfortable and spotlessly clean with plenty of parking for anyone with large vehicles. This property is a credit to the owners.

Alison

Super property. Well equipped. Excellent storage for coats and shoes. Could do with the washing line going across the grass instead of the patio area for dripping clothes after using the hot tub. Otherwise, pretty near perfect.

Adrian

Coffee machine had not been cleaned for some time so we had to clean out congealed milk. Main bathroom drain blocked inside shower resulting in floor needing mopping after every use.

Side door key stuck in lock but later heard this door has ongoing problems. On arrival no travel cot which was requested previously and took several calls to sort out so maybe a travel cot in the property would be a good idea. Although both problems sorted I had to make several calls when all I wanted was a return communication that maintenance were on their way. The problems were minor issues as the property itself is a beautiful property and has been well thought out. The sky tv was a bonus with 2 small children and location is second to none. The kitchen is well stocked and the ice dispensing fridge was a godsend in hot weather. We have already booked Glebe Holme for 2022 so need I say more.

A fantastic location with amenities in walking distance. The property was immaculate. So good that we have booked again for next year!!!!

Really nice properly, well positioned with great facilities. It exceeded expectations.

Sophie

Fantastic cottage. Facilities excellent as was the location. 2nd time to Bowness, would definitely stay here again.

Graham

Having the bifold doors was fantastic it really brought the outside in so you felt included wherever you are. The snug was lovely for the football sad we lost. We had our dog with us and great the garden was fully secure. Would definitely stay here again.

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Glebe Holme, Bowness

About Glebe Holme

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect Location

Spacious Layout

Hot Tub Luxury

Dog-Friendly Garden

Modern Kitchen

All on One Level

Getting To Glebe Holme

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is Glebe Holme Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Angel Inn

Porto Restaurant

Hole in t' Wall Pub

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Glebe Holme Reviews