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Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome

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Cosy and spacious lounge
Bright Dining Room
Car Ferry from Bowness to Sawrey, leading to Hill Top and Hawkshead.
Bright and well equipped kitchen with breakfast room
Sunset over The Langdale Pikes

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome

Beautiful, traditional lakeland slate cottage located in the centre of Bowness village but only a 5 min walk to the shores of Lake Windermere and all its facilities, such as restaurants, pubs and shops. This cottage has 2 bedrooms consisting of one spacious double and one twin room, plus a recently refitted luxury bathroom. Downstairs, there is a spacious, lounge with gas stove and French doors leading out onto a sunny, secure patio with decking. Next to the lounge is a fully equipped, modern, kitchen leading into a breakfast room. There is also a formal dining room to the front of the house. The cottage is ideally located in the centre of Bowness and has a parking permit for free parking. FREE Wi-fi and PETS WELCOME.
As well as a National Park, the Lake District received worldwide recognition when granted World Heritage Status by UNESCO! Something we are extremely proud of.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Windermere

Windermere is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Ullswater, while Old Laundry Theatre and Hawkshead Grammar School are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Bowness-on-Windermere

What's nearby

  • World of Beatrix Potter - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Windermere - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bowness Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 101 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake View Garden - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bowness Tap Rooms - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Village Inn Bar & Grill - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome?

As of 14 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome on 9 Apr 2026 start from £158, 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 at Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Lakeland Slate Cottage, Pets Welcome located?

This family-friendly Windermere cottage is within a 10-minute walk of World of Beatrix Potter and Lake Windermere. Old Laundry Theatre and Bowness Pier are also within 10 minutes. Windermere Station is 25 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Joseph A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location. Cottage like a tardis as does not look big from outside. Managed to park ok with permit. Probably needs touching up decorating wise but will not put me off returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan N.

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

Family break

Perfect place to explore the lake,nice place spotless clean ,checked and out with ease
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil G.

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

Great holiday

Great holiday thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

The cottage was beautiful, in perfect location

My first stay in the Lake District and couldn't of got a nicer cottage, it was like home from home. Perfect location, 5 minute walk to lake Windermere, will definitely be returning.

10/10 Excellent

Colette R.

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

Great cottage, great location

Lovely cottage on the edge of Bowness, a couple of minutes walk to the centre with plenty of pubs and restaurants and the marina. Clean and comfortable for our 4 night stay and a parking permit was provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE M.

Beautiful cottage , Beautiful location.

Growler Cottage was very clean and very well maintained.A real home from home.It is ideally placed for most of the lake district attractions. We would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Short break

Lovely little cottage, full of charming character. Very well stocked for a home from home. Good location with beautiful walks on your doorstep….not too mention plenty of bars and restaurants which are dog friendly 🐶
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

neil G.

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

Nice stay thanks

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

Fleming

Cottage is fabulous, location perfect, home from home. Can not wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sophia L.

Just... fantastic

2 huge bedrooms, a warm house, everything where it should be... I couldn't be happier with the cottage. We all had such a lovely stay (2 adults and 2 small children) and would love to use the cottage again in future. Great location, communication and service. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

August BH Weeekend

We booked to see Peter Rabbit live so this cottage was a perfect location for that. Lovely, cosy little cottage. Cean and tidy and well kitted out. No problems at all. We stayed with 2 young children (2 and 5) and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

neil G.

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

Brilliant

Brilliant
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

6/10 Okay

Margaret A.

Nice cottage, nice location

We had a lovely week due to the weather being quite hot, but we could not open the old sash windows or lock them when we went out. This was a little uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Exceptional

Cottage was deceptively spacious. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need. Grandson called the breakfast room 'his little kitchen'. Cottage was fantastic in every way. I was recovering from a knee injury during our stay & was concerned about getting around Bowness, but I needn't of worried. Very close to World of Beatrix Potter (grandson loved it & didn't want to leave). Short stroll to main shopping area. I would recommend this property to people with dogs & children due to it's high standard & secure small rear terrace area.

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

They have thought of everything!

What a fantastic cottage! Lovely layout, great location and very comfortable. They, really, have thought of everything. From the milk in the fridge, teabags in the cupboard and the biscuits in the jar! Everything you need after a 5 hour drive. Rooms are a lovely size and beds are very comfortable. All mod cons are available and it would quite easy just to sit in the lounge, with the French windows open, and just relax. But, you would miss all the great things to see and do in Bowness lovely, dog friendly, restaurants, cafes and bars. The shopping was great and less then ten minutes walk from Windermere and the boat trips. Parking was easy with the parking permit or a car par park at the end of the road. We highly recommend the cottage, you won't be disappointed, a real home away from home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2016

6/10 Okay

Catherine S.

Disappointed

The owner of the property was great and provided good information and answered questions quickly. The house is a slate terraced house right in the centre of Bowness, you couldn't be any more central! The parking was a worry for us as it's via a permit and you can only park on one side of the road but as we left the car in situ most of the time it wasn't a problem. The house left us a little disappointed i must say. It was tastefully decorated but felt a little grubby if i'm honest and i did message Tracey to tell her this. The sides were dirty with old food under the cutting mat, the cooker hood didn't look like it had been cleaned in a while and the kettle was covered in food and looked like someone had cooked soup inside it so we ended up using pans to boil water. The owner did come round to clean the kitchen but in all honestly it didn't look any different to me other than she had wiped the cooker hood but you could still see the excess grease. Also the kettle wasn't even touched, still was covered in what looked like ketchup. Some of the walls had tea or coffee splash marks in them, mainly at the top pf the stairs and nr the light switch in the bedroom. The bedrooms were nice but the pillows on the main bed were extremely lumpy and uncomfortable. As people who enjoy a nice bath it was the most awkward bath ever. You couldn't top up the water whilst in the bath or you scalded your legs cause of the position of the taps, and it was so uncomfortably narrow. I had mentioned to Tracey also there was something growing in the plug hole of the sink which i got out with a spoon (i believe it was limescale) and it wasn't draining very fast, she put some unblocker down and it seemed to help. As i said it is a nice house in a great location but does need a bit of TLC and a deep clean i feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

D H.

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

Comfy cottage in a great location

This rental is in the heart of Bowness which is adjacent to the larger Windermere. Bowness has everything for a lovely stay -- ferries, restaurants, trail access and a movie theater, among other things. The cottage is a two bedroom with living room, kitchen and small eating area, and a front room used as a study. The kitchen was equipped with everything you'd need to prepare a meal. The cottage furniture is well maintained, and the bed comfy. Parking is available in front of the property, on a narrow lane -- we found a spot and then didn't use the car for the rest of our stay. Communication with the owner was very good. A lovely place to spend a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

Excellent

Would definitely stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Sam M.

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

Great location

We've stayed at Growler cottage a few times now. Always a lovely stay. Great location to get to the hills for the day and then a walk into the town on an evening. The cottage is well equipped and lovely gesture of the dog biscuit tin for a little pooch. Will be staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Lovely holiday, lovely home

Had a lovely, relaxing time and the location and condition of the property were prefect!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne C.

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

Growler Cottage Bowness-on-Windere

First visit to this cottage and we were not disappointed. Good location, situated within walking distance of all amenities. The cottage was well equipped, spotlessly clean, comfortably furnished. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property and hope to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

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

Fantastic 5 stars

Have had an amazing few day’s in Bowness on Windermere. Great location and such a beautiful cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

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

Great location. Nice and clean

Great cottage. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Steven R.

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

Cleanliness

1) Mould on grouting in shower 2) Oven grill pan was dirty
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie G.

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

Relaxing break

Lovely cottage in the heart of Bowness with ample space for four adults. Well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

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