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GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81560.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • Place, World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Windermere
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowness Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom -

1 King Bed

Bedroom -

1 Double Bed

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2 Twin Beds

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2 Twin Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom -

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

En-suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere

This mid-terrace cottage is in the town of Bowness near to Ambleside and can sleep eight people in four bedrooms.

Gillercombe is a lovely mid-terrace cottage situated in the town of Bowness just five miles from Ambleside and can sleep eight people in one king-size double with en-suite, one double with en-suite and two twin bedrooms together with family bathroom and seperate cloakroom. Also in the cottage is a kitchen, dining room with electric fire and sitting room with electric fire. Outside is off road parking for two cars and front and rear enclosed patios with furniture. Gillercombe is a convenient base from which to explore this lovely part of the country.

Amenities: Gas central heating with electric fires. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. 2 x TVs with FreeSat, Bluetooth speaker, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books, games, toys and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available. Off-road parking for one car and free roadside parking to the front. Front and rear enclosed patios with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Lake Windermere and ferry service to Ambleside a 10 minute walk.

Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: Providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere have an enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District. Boat trips are available from vibrant Bowness to Ambleside, as well as to the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Nearby is Grizedale Forest Park which offers good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure playground, whilst for those who aren't keen on 'monkeying around' the National Trust care for a number of properties in the area. There are also a variety of water sports available across the many beaches. Children may enjoy a visit the "World of Beatrix Potter" in Bowness, which brings famous characters to life using animatronic technology. Also within easy reach are destinations such as Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Windermere

Located in Windermere, this cottage is in the mountains. Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orrest Head and Windermere Ferry. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Windermere - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bowness Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 100 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Magic Roundabout - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Albert - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere?

As of Apr 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere on Jul 11, 2026 start from $403, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is GILLERCOMBE, family friendly, with a garden in Bowness-On-Windermere located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 15 minutes. Windermere Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

7.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Rodney H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

7 day stay

Great holiday to the lakes. Had wonderful weather. Good location to access many attractions and walking distance to shops and food. Used the pool a couple times, make sure you call ahead.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Gillercombe at Xmas

We had a great week at Gillercombe. Family Xmas of 7 adults.Lovely house. Great location. Nice touches- Xmas tree and decorations , basic household provisions to get started; toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets, hand soap, ... Rooms comfortable and clean . House very warm and cosy. Heating and lighting on when we arrived which was very welcome. In terms of number of beds and en-suite it is true that the house can sleep 8 but he kitchen makes it hard to feed 8. It is ideal for families including children but all adults may be a push for some. Probably the idea is that people eat out a lot and we did but the kitchen is very small and tricky to make Xmas dinner for 7 people on small cooker. Dining room is great for playing boardgames. Basement is a huge space and great larder, freezer good but additional fridge was old and much needed and not working. Didn’t trouble the manager as the basement was cold enough to keep food fresh enough but in warmer weather would have been a big issue. All en suites and cloakroom s very useful and nice condition. The top en suite lavatory flush was a bit fragile and had to retrieve the flush button from the cistern - at least one of us learnt a new skill. Outside space looked like it would be nice in better weather. Membership of Spa was a good lure and a nice bit of luxury. Just be aware is for off peak times only - 8am to 3pm - so curb any fantasy about cocktails by the pool. Also is termed as ‘courtesy’ - ie not part of the deal so may not always be available. If it important to you - check ahead. Great location for excellent walks and exploration of Windermere and Lakes. Lots of local bars and restaurants and at this time of year enough hustle and bustle to feel nicely busy but not hectic. The lakes are an expensive holiday location and for the price this was a reasonable to good deal . If indeed you get 8 adults there it is a good price per head - 6 would be more comfortable and that makes it a little pricier. Overall 8 /10 NB Star rating is tricky - we did not contact the property manager so just gave a middling response . The website and booking process and check in details were all very easy .
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8/10 Good

Wai Leung C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location and convenience

Nice house, clean, spacious and tidy
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8/10 Good

Rita H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

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Over four floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x second floor 2' 6" twin.Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Second floor basin and WC. Kitchen. Basement utility. Boot room. Dining room with electric fire. Sitting room with electric fire

What makes this property unique

Gas central heating with electric fires. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, 2 x fridges, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine. 2 x TVs with FreeSat, Bluetooth speaker, DVD player, WiFi, selection of books, games, toys and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available. Off-road parking for one car and free roadside parking to the front. Front and rear enclosed patios with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Lake Windermere and ferry service to Ambleside a 10 minute walk.

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