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Rowan - Woodland Cottages, Windermere

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4.9
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Windermere
Sleeps up to 10
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5

Rowan - Woodland Cottages is a luxury 5-bedroom lodge in the Lake District, perfect for large groups wanting top-notch accommodation. This spacious property sleeps 10 guests comfortably with four bathrooms to prevent morning queues. Located near Windermere, it's ideally positioned for exploring the best of Cumbria's stunning landscapes.

Set among communal woodlands and open fields, this property offers peaceful surroundings while being just 1. 5 miles from Windermere Train Station. The private decked area with hot tub is perfect for evening relaxation after hiking the nearby fells. Lake Windermere is minutes away, offering boating, swimming and waterside walks. Fancy a pint?

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About Rowan - Woodland Cottages

Rowan - Woodland Cottages is a luxury 5-bedroom lodge in the Lake District, perfect for large groups wanting top-notch accommodation. This spacious property sleeps 10 guests comfortably with four bathrooms to prevent morning queues. Located near Windermere, it's ideally positioned for exploring the best of Cumbria's stunning landscapes.

Set among communal woodlands and open fields, this property offers peaceful surroundings while being just 1.5 miles from Windermere Train Station. The private decked area with hot tub is perfect for evening relaxation after hiking the nearby fells. Lake Windermere is minutes away, offering boating, swimming and waterside walks. Fancy a pint? The nearest pub is just 1 mile down the road.

The accommodation features five king-size bedrooms (three can be converted to twins if needed) with two en-suite rooms. The ground floor bedroom with en-suite is ideal for guests with mobility concerns. The kitchen-diner is fully equipped and the sitting room boasts a woodburning stove for cozy evenings. There's even a utility room with washer and dryer for muddy walking clothes.

Nearby attractions include the World of Beatrix Potter, Orrest Head with its panoramic views (15 minutes' drive), Brockhole visitor centre (10 minutes) and the picturesque town of Ambleside (5 miles, 15 minutes' drive). Grasmere and Coniston are also within easy reach for day trips.

Rowan - Woodland Cottages is perfect for multi-generational family gatherings or friend reunions. The hot tub fits everyone's bottoms and the wine glasses are plentiful! With exceptional cleanliness ratings and thoughtful touches throughout, it's no wonder guests keep coming back.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Rowan

Hot Tub Luxury

The private hot tub on the deck gets mentioned in almost every review. Perfect for evening relaxation after exploring the Lakes.

Exceptional Cleanliness

Guests repeatedly praise the high standards of cleanliness. The property is immaculately maintained with attention to detail.

Fully Equipped Kitchen

Described as "possibly the best equipped self catering" by one guest. Everything you need for cooking group meals.

Perfect for Groups

The spacious layout works brilliantly for family gatherings and friend reunions with enough room for everyone.

Thoughtful Extras

Many guests mention the welcome pack with tea, coffee and milk. The owners go above and beyond with little touches.

Peaceful Location

Set in woodland yet close to amenities. Guests love the quiet setting that's still convenient for exploring.

Getting To Rowan

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rowan - Woodland Cottages by car, follow directions to Windermere in the Lake District. The property is easily accessible from main routes with good signage and you'll have allocated off-road parking for two cars on arrival.

By Train

For those traveling by rail, Windermere Train Station is just 1.5 miles from the property. From there, you can take a short taxi ride to the cottage, making this an accessible option for those preferring not to drive.

Off-road parking for two cars
Windermere station (1.5 miles)
Additional parking 150 yards away

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 3BX
Lake Windermere
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HH
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Orrest Head Walk
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Windermere Lakeshore Path
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HH
Troutbeck Valley Trail
Distance: 4 miles
LA23 1PL
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 3DT
Lakeland Limited
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1AD
Mountain Goat Tours
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AD
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HE
Local Bus Services
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 3BX
Lake Windermere
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HH
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Orrest Head Walk
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA23 1LW
Windermere Lakeshore Path
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HH
Troutbeck Valley Trail
Distance: 4 miles
LA23 1PL
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 3DT
Lakeland Limited
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1AD
Mountain Goat Tours
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1AD
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3HE
Local Bus Services
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF

Is Rowan Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children will love the open fields and woodlands for outdoor play. The property provides a cot and highchair on request. Nearby Brockhole Visitor Centre (10 minutes' drive) offers adventure playground, treetop treks and water activities. World of Beatrix Potter (2 miles away) brings famous stories to life with interactive exhibits perfect for younger kids.
For Couples
While designed for larger groups, couples could book Rowan for a special occasion with friends. The hot tub and woodburning stove create romantic evening settings. Bedrooms with en-suite facilities offer privacy and the Lake District location provides countless scenic walks and cozy pubs for intimate meals. Perfect for multiple couples traveling together.
Pet Friendly
This property does not allow pets. The strict no-pets policy helps maintain the accommodation to high standards and makes it suitable for guests with allergies. If you're looking for pet-friendly accommodation, you'll need to consider alternative options in the Lake District area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rowan

The Angel Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LP

Windermere Wine Bar & Bistro

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1EA

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rowan

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Rowan Cottage features a private hot tub on the decked area. It's available year-round and is a favorite feature among guests for evening relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Rowan Cottage does not allow pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy to ensure the accommodation remains suitable for guests with allergies.
How many people can stay at Rowan Cottage?
Rowan Cottage comfortably accommodates up to 10 guests. It features five king-size bedrooms, with three that can be converted to twin rooms on request.
Is there parking available?
Yes, there is allocated off-road parking for two cars directly at the property. Additional parking is available in the main car park approximately 150 yards away if needed.
Are there facilities for children?
Yes, the cottage is family-friendly with a cot and highchair available upon request. The ground floor layout and communal outdoor spaces make it suitable for families with children.
How far is it to the nearest pub?
The nearest pub is just 1 mile from the property. It's an easy walk or very short drive for those wanting to enjoy local food and drinks.
Is there WiFi at the cottage?
Yes, the cottage has WiFi throughout. There's also a Smart TV with Freeview and a soundbar in the sitting room for entertainment.
Is the cottage accessible for people with mobility issues?
The cottage may be suitable for guests with mobility concerns as it has a ground floor bedroom with en-suite facilities. Contact the owner directly for specific accessibility requirements.

Rowan - Woodland Cottages Reviews

Sylvia
Absolutely loved our stay at Rowen Cottage so much so that we have already booked for next year. The layout of the cottage is great for us. It is very central to all the places that you would want to visit in the Lake District. We only have one negative point and that is you are unable to get into the property before 5pm and in the October half term it is dark outside on arrival.
Michael
We booked Rowan Cottage for a weekend break to celebrate our Mum's 84th birthday, party of 9 so it ticked all the boxes. Had a truly fantastic weekend what a beautiful place to stay, cottage itself is perfect for 10 people. Lots of space, all the rooms a good size and all the beds really comfortable everyone had great nights sleep. Perfect amount of bathrooms for a large group, and with my dad being 91 the walk in shower in the down stairs ensuite was ideal. Also with my dad at his tender age he really feels the cold so the log burner was actually put to use on the Friday night to thaw him out! Plenty of crockery and equipment in the kitchen and good size as we had full cooked breakfast each day, on that note I had totally forgot about ordering some of the breakfast packs offered by the estate so I actually popped into that butchers on the way past Staveley. Can highly recommend ordering their food it is a top class butcher, the cumberland sausage was amazing as was everything else, was gutted they don't open on a Monday as had planned on picking up some steaks on the way home. Cottage is in a beautiful estate the grounds are lovely, the hot tub wonderful and the ducks too cute! Perfect base for exploring and always spoilt for choice for pubs and restaurants in Bowness you can't go wrong. Most importantly my mum had a truly wonderful weekend and loved staying here. Will definitely be returning for another stay
Claire
Great customer service. Lovely place to stay. Would highly recommend to others. Every utensil possible was supplied. Plenty of crockery. Just an amazing experience. Lovely gift left and gift arranged. Thank you very much.
Louise
Rowan was perfect for our stay! Comfortable, clean and spacious. We had 10 guests stay and didnt feel crowded. The bedrooms were great sizes, as were the living room and kitchen area. Outside was brilliant with the hot tub and the weather made it even better. Great distance from Bowness the walk down is very short, however VERY hilly on the way back. We will definitely be back!
Anthony
Lovely as we remember it and a nice touch with tea, coffee and milk etc.
Christine
Possibly the best equipped self catering we have stayed at. So many thoughtful additions. Everything we could possibly need. Excellent and the hot tub very popular! Sarah was very helpful in advance with info on local eateries and things to do not to mention being greeted with some gingerbread! Not sure if that was just good timing on our arrival but lovely! It was a long weekend break to celebrate our golden wedding Easter Saturday and we prebooked a family run Italian in Bowness for the evening which was perfect. Party of 8 ranging from 17 to 72. All very impressed with accommodation. Hot tub extremely popular! Lovely bonus. Ideally we would have liked an earlier check in time than 5 pm but we planned around it. We had decided to do trip into Coniston on route to see Bluebird but we received a message from Sarah just before to say we'd be ok from 1 pm which worked perfectly. We decided to drop our things off on way then go to Coniston. The accommodation was so lovely we forgot we'd planned Coniston! Suddenly remembered and jumped car arriving at 4 pm to catch last hour which was fine. The younger element of party were arriving in evening after work aiming straight for hot tub!.... During our stay we did a boat ride to Ambleside, a good explore around Bowness and a walk into Windermere and up to Orrel Head. We did walk everywhere locally and distances given all good, however it is the Lakes and accommodation a good stroll uphill but well worth the effort. It is quite a strenuous walk but we were all fine although dare I say the elders coped rather better than the younger element in the group! A really lovely stay. Thank you!
Weronika
Had an amazing time with my group of friends. Perfect location too. Would 100 return back
A fantastic stay at Rowan Cottage. Wonderful facilities and equipped with everything you could wish for a comfortable break. The standard of cleanliness and attention to detail was impressive. We all loved the hot tub, especially in the evening we made great family memories over the weekend. The Oaks Country Estate is a lovely place and we will definitely be returning as soon as we can!
We had a super stay at RowanWoodland Cottages. A couple of minor problems were sorted out speedily by the management and maintenance team...which was great. Thank you. We all commented on the comfort of the beds and the hot tub was enjoyed by all! A stay here is highly recommended.
A great cottage in a beautiful location plenty of space and well equipped the hot tub was a bonus well maintained and extremely comfortable lovely well kept grounds around the property the staff and maintenance team were extremely helpful and friendly.
Had a lovely time, the assistance beforehand was great. Only thing missing was the personal touch, e.g. welcoming us when we arrived. A larger welcoming present e.g. with the essentials more biscuits, tea bags, chocolate, sweets. Ducks are nice but leaving mess on patio, maybe a pooper scooper to clean up. Dressing gowns for hot tub would be a luxury or even hot tub towels.
Very well set out and perfect groundssetting for our family. Throughly enjoyed our stay and would book again.
Brenda
We had a lovely family holiday at Rowan. The requests for arrangements to accommodate our 2 year old grandson highchair, stargates were helpfully met by the team. Thanks for making our stay so enjoyable.
Lovely place. Well maintained and equipped. Perfect location with lovely views. Only a 20 minute walk into Bowness. Sarah and her team were very helpful and friendly. Can't wait go again. Thank you
Elizabeth
Had an amazing holiday, very relaxing and beautiful weather. Toaster was abit faffy when making food and the knob kept pinging off one of the handles, either toasts to burnt or warm bread. hot tub could of been slightly cooler yes this is us been picky but with the heat it was unbearable to then sit in at all. window in living room needs fixing as it is blown and ruins the vibe when looking out across the grounds. overall amazing cottage, spacious and very well looked after.
I have stayed at the oaks cottages x3 times now and can never fault it. I booked Rowan lodge for a family get together, there were 8 ladies all together and we all had the best time. We stayed for 2 nights. The lodge was very clean & set in lovely grounds. The hot tub was an added bonus, being able to sit and chill out. Everything was spot on and I'll definitely be back again for future events.
We had a lovely stay over Easter at Rowan. Family get together consisting of 6 adults and 3 children. The house was clean, comfortable and spacious. Plenty of outdoor space for the children to play, even an Easter egg trail in the wooded area! The hot tub was an added bonus! Would definitely recommend The Oaks, we will try and come back soon!
Absolutely incredible place to stay. We had an amazing holiday here. Its was so clean and have everything we needed during our stay. Brilliant location a short walk down to lake Windermere. The hot tub was also great!
Melissa
Fabulous stay at The Oaks. We came here a few years ago and it was just as gorgeous this time around. The lodges are gorgeous and the perfect setting for a winter break especially as we were lucky enough for snow! Maintenance came and checked the hot tub every day and the log burner was a real treat. Each room in the lodge is set out very carefully and everything was just perfect, comfortable beds and plenty of cooking things. I would highly recommend booking any of these cottages any time of the year. Weve stayed in many places around the world in different locations and I honestly think being in the lakes is one of the best places!! These lodges are close enough to walk taxi to the restaurants and lake Bowness in 5 min taxi but to enjoy the peace and quiet surrounding the complex.
Tracey
Fabulous as always!
Danielle
Lovely property, located within a good walking distance from the town. Lovely area. Would definitely recommend, would love to come back again
Thoroughly enjoyed my time here. Lovely quiet place to stay. I really enjoyed the hottub but could have had a little more privacy
We have just come back from a family holiday in the lakes, staying in Rowan, for my mums 70th birthday. The house had everything we needed. Lots of space. We enjoyed the hot tub. I had thought we might be able to walk to Bowness and although this wouldve been possible, it would have been a hike back. We would definitely recommend this accommodation for big family groups.
Oliver
Perfect location for families. We travelled there with 6 boys 2 families the area was safe for the kids to play. The house had all the things we needed, the jacuzzi was checked everyday and cleaned at the end for the next guests. Bowness is a short 5 min drive away. I would highly recommend this place and hope to return.
Kristine
The accomodation is beautiful, quiet and clean. There are also utensils which you can use to cook. Although we had a problem during our second day regarding the lack of water supply in the area,they are very accomodating and provided us with water to drink. I would highly recommend this place.
Andrew
Location, cottage, facilities are brilliant, clean and well maintained and we all had a lovely relaxing holiday.
Family celebration was made all the more special by the beautiful setting of this lodge and the facilities offered. All the family were able to come together for the special occasion due to the facilities offered.
Anthony
Lovely property, everything needed for a comfortable stay. Clean, tidy and well equipped.
Rebecca
We absolutely love our stay, you had everything we needed. We lost power on Monday morning and your response was timely and reassuring, you went above and beyond ensuring our holiday did not come to an end.
Fabulous place, great for our family break. we went to celebrate my husbands and my birthdays. there were 3 families of 6 adults and 3 children, everyone loved it especially the hot tub and would like to have stayed longer. My husband is reliant on oxygen, we were very anxious about going away, but everything went well. even accommodating all the oxygen equipment he needed. nothing was to much trouble. I would love to go again.
Rebecca
We had an amazing stay in the Rowan, it had everything we needed and more, the hot tub and fire made it perfect. The staff at The Oaks Country Estate were brilliant and extremely prompt if we asked any questions. Wouldnt hesitate to book again.
Enjoyed our stay and booked again for the following year, we really appreciated the early check in. I would like to come and stay with my family and my Cavapoo so its a shame you dont allow small dogs.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Rowan Cottage which was ideal for our party of 10. The accommodation was everything that we expected and we were very happy to spend time in this beautiful spot.
A superb cottage! Support staff friendly and helpful with knowledge of area. Nothing was too much trouble. Environment well managed and leaves cleared daily. Cottage was exceptionally clean on our arrival. Plenty of good quality towels available. Family loved hot tub which was checked daily by staff. Everything you would want for a family holiday when weather was not too good. We will definitely return and recommend unreservedly to others.
A perfect mini break enjoyed by the whole family. The location was great, a 20 minute walk into Bowness, away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. House was fab, clean, lots of space & with all mod cons. Even loved the ducks that got into the kitchen once or twice, would certainly recommend. Loved it
The accommodation was fantastic and in such a beautiful setting. close to amenities etc but really quiet and restful. It couldn't have been better. The only thing to mention is that we were unable to use Netflix in the evening not sure why?
Andrew
The accommodation was lovely, clean, comfortable and equipped with everything needed for a fantastic stay. A pleasant 30 minute stroll down quiet lanes into Bowness with its many bars and restaurants.
Lehanne
The photos really dont do the cottage justice. It catered for everything bonus was the towels for use of the hot tub. Plenty of crockery and cutlery with big enough pot and pans to cook for 10. The location was perfect for the lakes. The walk into town has some parts with no paths but we drove down the hill to the ferry car park and it was a beautiful flat walk then onto the town of Bowness. The hot tubs were checked everyday and the attention to detail was great! We will certainly be booking again in the future!
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