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Woody's in Bowness-on-Windermere

Arranged across the first and second floors of a centrally located town house, this apartment has been tastefully refurbished throughout. Woody’s is ideally situated for guests wishing to make the most of the lively villages of Bowness and Windermere, while having easy access to Lake Windermere with its walks, lake cruises, water sports and boats.

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A private staircase runs from the entrance hallway to the first floor with its bright and spacious sitting room. Light floods in through the room’s large bay window, while comfy sofas and a feature fireplace gives it a cosy feel when the sun goes down. The kitchen is fitted with modern appliances including a large fridge-freezer, induction hob and coffee machine. The first of the two double bedrooms is situated on the first floor, with the second double and a twin being on the top floor of the apartment. The double on the second floor benefits from an en-suite bathroom with wc, while the house shower room comes with shower cubicle, basin and wc. Outside the property there is private parking for one car, with additional free on street parking close by. A car-ferry crosses the lake from Bowness, ideal for those wishing to visit Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top in Near Sawrey and to explore nearby Hawkshead or the Grizedale Forest.

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Bowness-on-Windermere is detailed below.

Fri 31st Moderate rain 6°C 2°C 10mph 6.5mm 1,024mb
Sat 1st Overcast clouds 5°C 1°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,024mb
Sun 2nd Overcast clouds 5°C 3°C 7mph 0.0mm 1,017mb
Mon 3rd Overcast clouds 8°C 4°C 14mph 0.0mm 1,019mb
Tue 4th Light rain 8°C 4°C 24mph 3.6mm 1,015mb
Wed 5th Light rain 7°C 2°C 17mph 0.3mm 1,041mb
Thu 6th Sky is clear 7°C 1°C 5mph 0.0mm 1,045mb

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