About Chapel Rest

Chapel Rest is a three-bedroom holiday home in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District National Park. This property sleeps six guests across two floors and features a real flame fire and two newly refurbished bathrooms. The location puts you right in the centre of town with shops and restaurants on your doorstep.

You're based in one of the Lake District's most popular towns. Windermere Lake is moments away. Walking trails start from your door. The area offers boat trips, waterside walks and mountain hikes.

The first floor has a sitting room with snug sofas and real flame fire, a bunk room perfect for children, a kitchen-diner with rustic wooden table seating six and a family shower room. The second floor features a king bedroom with en-suite bath and shower, plus a double bedroom. Both upper bedrooms have Velux windows with blackout blinds. Off-road parking for one car is included.

The World of Beatrix Potter sits 1.5 miles away (6 minutes). Orrest Head viewpoint is a 30-minute walk. Brockhole visitor centre is 3 miles distant (8 minutes). Ambleside lies 5 miles north (12 minutes).

Chapel Rest works brilliantly for families wanting a central Lake District base. Book now for easy access to everything Bowness offers.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating, New boiler and improved heating, real flame fire
✓ Refitted and modernized kitchen, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with free view
✓ DVD
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓2 newly refurbished bathrooms
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓ Off road parking for 1 car
✓ Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓ Shop and pub 5 minute walk
✓ Note: Washing machine in ground floor cupboard
✓ Note: As this property is on first and second floors it may not be suitable for those with limited mobility

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Chapel Rest Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Chapel Rest during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3BX

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3HQ

Orrest Head

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3AE

Windermere Lakeside Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 3HQ

Booths Windermere

Distance: 1.3 miles

LA23 1BL

Bowness Village Shops

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 3BT

Lakeland Windermere

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Ambleside

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3BX

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3HQ

Orrest Head

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3AE

Windermere Lakeside Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 3HQ

Booths Windermere

Distance: 1.3 miles

LA23 1BL

Bowness Village Shops

Distance: 0.1 miles

LA23 3BT

Lakeland Windermere

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1BA

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Ambleside

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Is Chapel Rest Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The bunk room on the first floor provides dedicated space for children. A travel cot and highchair are available on request for younger guests. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction sits just 1.5 miles away. Windermere Lake offers boat trips and waterside activities. The central location means ice cream shops and family-friendly restaurants are steps from the door. Brockhole visitor centre with adventure playground is 3 miles distant.

For Couples

The king bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with both bath and shower plus blackout blinds for lazy mornings. The real flame fire creates a cosy atmosphere in the sitting room. Windermere Lake sits moments away for romantic waterside walks. Restaurants and pubs line the main street outside. The central location means you can leave the car parked and explore on foot. Mountain views and lakeside sunsets provide the perfect backdrop.

Pet Friendly

Chapel Rest does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests. If you're travelling with a dog you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Bowness area. Many other Lake District properties welcome pets but this particular home is not suitable. The owners maintain this policy to accommodate guests with allergies and to protect the furnishings and fittings throughout the property.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Chapel Rest

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

The Royal Oak Inn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Chapel Rest

Does Chapel Rest have a hot tub?

No, this property does not have a hot tub. The accommodation features two newly refurbished bathrooms including an en-suite with bath and shower.

Is Chapel Rest pet friendly?

No, pets are not permitted at this property. The accommodation has a strict no-pets policy for all guests.

How many people does Chapel Rest sleep?

Chapel Rest sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The first floor has a bunk room and the second floor features one king bedroom and one double bedroom.

What parking is available at Chapel Rest?

Off-road parking for one car is provided. The parking space can be difficult to manoeuvre when the adjacent space is occupied by a larger vehicle.

What appliances are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. A dining table seats six people comfortably for family meals.

Is Chapel Rest suitable for families with young children?

Yes, the property works well for families. A bunk room on the first floor suits children and a travel cot and highchair are available on request.

How far is Chapel Rest from Windermere station?

Windermere train station is 1.5 miles from the property. A bus stop on the main road provides local transport connections throughout the area.

What heating does Chapel Rest have?

The property has gas central heating with a new boiler throughout. A real flame fire in the sitting room provides additional warmth and atmosphere.

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Chapel Rest Reviews

We a couple with an adult child had a really lovely stay at Chapel Rest. The house is beautiful and very clean. It's very well positioned near the centre of Bowness with easy access to local shops, pubs and cafes. I won't miss the hill or the stairs but it got our step count up! The WiFi died on the Sunday evening and wasn't back on until Wednesday am. We know this is outwith the owners' control though. Contact with Sarah about it was very easy. The kitchen was great and very well equipped apart from the lack of a freezer or ice box. I would suggest is a brush and pan or a floor sweeper for guest use as the floor and stairs did get a bit gritty after a few days. We would be really happy to return in the future.

Nicholas

Great location right in the middle of the main steet with all the shops around. . Very clean and spacious with everything we needed for our stay. Would definitely recommend.

What an amazing place to stay! Location and accommodation exceeded all expectations and was sad to leave. Was a home from home, that had absolutely everything you need for a stress free break away. Sarah owner was helpful and accommodating to little changes. Thank you all and will recommend and hopefully be back. Break made perfect by amazing weather, the lakes was a gift.

Louise

Chapel rest is a great 3 bedroomed accommodation with a large kitchen and living room. Both showers are great and the beds are comfortable. Its clean and really close to town. You cant go wrong!

King Wan Gillian

It would be close to perfect if the mattresses are firmer.

David Robert

Quite tight car parking

Shirley

Lovely cottage, spacious clean and beautifully decorated. Very central for Bowness and a lovely quiet base for our exploration walks . Only thing we missed was the accomodation not having a freezer ,even a small one would have been useful but apart from that everything else was perfect . Thank you for a lovely stay .

Hilary

Well located home with all the amenities we needed. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen well equipped and the living area comfortable. We enjoyed how close the restaurants were, and how easy to walk to the main pier., We enjoyed our stay and recommend the place to visit Bowness on Windermere. There are a lot of stairs so visitors with mobility might have an issue.

Louise

Lovely accommodation. Clean and comfortable. Only tiny issue was that the fridge door didnt close without wedging a door stop in it. Fantastic location in the town. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay as first time visitors to the Lakes.

Allison

Had problem with the large velux in the main bedroom not closing properly.

Wonderful place to stay and location is perfect to get a great mix of the outdoors and town life. Kids had a wondeful time here and are looking to return again soon!

Melanie

Fantastic holiday home. Great location. Lovely, clean and comfortable. All the added extras that we needed. Thankyou very much.

We had a great stay at chapel rest. Everything was perfect. It was cozy, beautifu and had everything we needed. Will definitely come back next time we come to the lakes

Chapel Rest was the perfect spot to use as a home base for exploring. We visited with my husband, our 5 year old who loved the bunk beds! my 79 year old mother in law and our 5 month old baby. It was perfectly comfortable for all of us with plenty of space. I will say, if you have limited mobility, it would be a challenging place to stay because of all the stairs as noted in the listing, but we liked having the separation of space. We all want to come back and visit again.

Gerardso

Great holiday home. Fabulous location right in the centre of town. Added benefit of having its own parking space. The accommodation was clean and decorated to a high standard. Would definitely recommend.

This house was a home away from home. There was nothing it didnt provide. Location was more than ideal. Very central for a young family of 5 to get around on foot to the tourist locations as well as drive to various parts of the Lake District within a short drive. Wish we could go back again soon. Thank you for the comfort you have given our family

All round fantastic! Manoeuvring into the parking space is not for the faint hearted but anyone whos familiar with Bowness will understand how great it is to have private parking in the village. The location is absolutely brilliant literally a stones throw from all the shops, cafes and cinema. The house itself was spotlessly clean, lovely fixtures and fittings and a very well equipped kitchen. Would be more than happy to stay again.

Elizabeth

Beautiful and spacious home and we loved the proximity to be able to walk to everything! Highly recommend!

Large comfortable airy rooms and good kitchen easy walk to any of Bowness points of interest . The Flying Pig well worth a visit .

Christopher

Really lovely place. In such a good location. The parking was a little tricky. But didn't detract from our experience.

Lovely place excellent size . Excellent location . Kitchen very nice for a family meal on our first night stay . Shower in en suite powerful much better than mine missed it when I went home . Very clean

A lovely property in a great location. House was well kitted out and very clean and spacious. Would highly recommend.

Natasha

We had such a lovely stay at Chapel Rest and didnt want to leave! Perfect location in Bowness and the accommodation is brilliant. Everything is really well set up for children too which made things so much easier when travelling with two toddlers. Thank you! Only small suggestion for improvement would be to provide a spare key, as you need the key to lock the door and cant then put the key in the lock outside if any of your group are still out. Just a minor suggestion as we really did love our stay!

Jennifer

Lovely apartment in an excellent location in Bowness on Windermere. Spacious comfortable rooms, tastefully decorated, very effective heating, power shower, and reliable WiFi. We stayed for two weeks on a working holiday the large dining table doubled up as a desk for the two of us there are two double plug sockets beside it. We would definitely stay there again.

Situation of house is excellent, shops, pubs and restaurants on the doorstep. Beds were comfy but ensuite could have been cleaner. Behind the wash basin looked like it had never been cleaned and there was a leak from the bath which had made the doorframe at the bottom go mouldy. Also had to move one of the cabinets and there was a pile of hair and cobwebs. Travelled around the lakes and Bowness was the best place to stay.

Philip

Fabulous accommodation in a beautiful location Every home comfort was catered for our stay Immaculately clean and great facilities throughout. Will definitely be returning

Angela

We were able to stay close to family who had also booked a guesthouse nearby. Chapel rest is more spacious than the outside would suggest and liked the quirkiness of the property. It was well equipped and clean with modern facilities. Backing out of car space was tricky but I had assistance from family, but at least we had a car space at peak season!

The parking space is a little tight especially when there are guests in the adjoining apartment. There did appear to be some DVD's missing from the drawer under the television and player. Otherwise this was a pleasant place to stay with good facilities.

Bernard

Great flat in excellent location. Very clean, spacious and well equipped. Only things I would add are that the main bedroom really needs blackout blinds on the two velux windows it was super bright at 4 am. Worth noting that there is no freezer I should have read the listing more carefully as I arrived with a number of frozen meals. Parking is slightly tight but manageable.

Lovely house,we did have a couple of problems,couldnt get tv to work and leak from bath but it was dealt with professionaly,couple of pots needed rewashing had food stuck to them think thats probably down to dishwasher and not being checked when put away,other than that every where was very clean. No jacuzzi bath.We had a lovely holiday,Bowness is a lovely place to stay.

Louise

Excellently positioned property and really nice inside the pictures dont do it justice. The only reason the comfort score is lower is because the main bedroom has two huge velux windows with no blackout blinds. Therefore, the room is sooooo BRIGHT at 4am that it wakes you up and spoils your sleep in what is a very comfortable and cosy bed. Other than that we couldnt fault it and would most definitely stay again.

Kitchen utensils a vegetable steamer, a food blender these would be so useful for this survivor of throat cancer left with serious swallowing difficulties.

Elaine

Our stay in Chapel Rest, Bowness on Windermere was a great success for our family group. The accommodation was of a high standard, clean, central to all amenities and light and airy. Being down a quiet side street with easy access to all Bowness and Windermere has to offer, a bus stop on the main road, free parking outside the door this spacious accommodation was good value for money. Definitely one to return to.

Philip

Extremely comfortable, clean and well equipped house in a great location. And the selection of games provided was great too!

Good location everything was in walking distance, the Cottage was comfortable and was good to have off road parking would recommend.

The holiday did not start on a good note as it was difficult getting in the cottage as the description was possibly confusing for myself. Please bear in mind that the entrance to the property is from the rear and we stood in the front for half an hour trying to call up SKYES who had a different colored door listed on their side. Other than the above everything was great. I think that the photos do not do justice to the space and cleanliness of the property, loads of space for our little one to wander around on both the levels. My parents first holiday experience was a good one Good view from the bedroom facing the lake Windermere, the place had most of the things we needed in the kitchen area. Very close to high street, the CO OP is just around the corner and other shops are under 10 minute walk, the lake is not too far as well. Overall i would say i was pleasantly surprised by the property as i was not expecting a great deal just looking at the photos. The place will look even better if the old sofas are replaced with some newer ones. Another thing to note is that the property is on upper level, the lower level is a different property.

Amanda

A nice cottage in a good location. Unfortunately the Luxury Accomodation was let down by a number of minor faults. The ensuite toilet did not flush properly. We eventually discovered you have to rapidly pump the handle 4 or 5 times to generate a flush. One of the bedside lights in the master bedroom did not work. We were unable to locate any spare bulbs. We had to rewash the majority of the crockery and cutlery as it was caked in food. Caused , I suspect by the fact that the dishwasher tablet regularly stuck in the dispenser and nobody bothering to check whether the plates etc were clean.

The cottage had more space than we had expected from seeing the photographs. It was situated in the ideal location as we had come for the great north swim.Bedrooms were very comfy & away from any noisy areas so quiet night sleep. It was a very rainy weekend so we were able to keep warm on our return from the swim & the kitchen is fantastic for family eating followed by relaxing in the spacious lounge. Having that allocated parking space right outside was brilliant & we were also able to park the other side of the cottage as there were spaces & we made sure we were not blocking anyone. Also there was a public car park over the road . Location great for the ferry & at night loads of eating places & takeaways. TV was great & your leaflets from the local eating places gave us a head start.

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Chapel Rest, Bowness-on-Windermere

About Chapel Rest

Need To Know

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Is Chapel Rest Right For You?

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Chapel Rest Reviews