About Domvs

Domvs is a grand Victorian house in Windermere that sleeps 12 guests across six bedrooms. This period property sits just five minutes' walk from Windermere town centre and features original architectural details including an oak-panelled dining room and a tower room observatory.

The Lake District location puts you 40 minutes' walk or 10 minutes' drive from the lake shore. Windermere railway station is very close by. Bowness sits 1.5 miles away with restaurants and boat cruises. Ambleside is 5 miles north.

The master bedroom has a super king bed with en-suite bathroom and panoramic views. Three king-size bedrooms and two twin rooms all include en-suite bathrooms. The tower room features a slipper bath. Ground floor offers a cloakroom with WC and basin.

Visit Bowness (1.5 miles, 6 minutes) for lake cruises. Ambleside (5 miles, 12 minutes) offers waterside walks. The World of Beatrix Potter (1.8 miles, 7 minutes) attracts families. Wray Castle (6 miles, 15 minutes) provides National Trust grounds.

This Victorian house suits large family gatherings and group celebrations. The oak dining room seats 12 comfortably. Private parking for four cars and a large garden with multiple seating areas make Domvs perfect for reunions.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating, open fire, wi-fi, electric ovens with 8 ring gas hobs, undercounter fridge and separate fridge/freezer, microwave, washer / dryer, dishwasher
✓Cafetiere with milk frother
✓Airfryer
✓Smart tv and board games
✓Bed linen and towels are provided
✓Glorious shared gardens with terrace and garden furniture
✓Private parking for 4
✓Short 5 minute stroll to windermere village
✓Lake shore 40 minutes walk or 10 minute drive
✓Please note: this period property is split over 3 floors, with steps into some bedrooms and so may not be suitable for those with mobility issues

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Domvs Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Domvs 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.

The World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Wray Castle

Distance: 6 miles

LA22 0JA

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Windermere Lakeside Path

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3JH

Brant Fell Summit

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 3AE

Windermere Village

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 2AD

Bowness-on-Windermere

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1AF

Bus Stop Main Road

Distance: 50 yards

LA23 1AX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

The World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Wray Castle

Distance: 6 miles

LA22 0JA

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Windermere Lakeside Path

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3JH

Brant Fell Summit

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 3AE

Windermere Village

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 2AD

Bowness-on-Windermere

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 1AF

Bus Stop Main Road

Distance: 50 yards

LA23 1AX

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Is Domvs Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The large garden provides space for games on the lawn. Two twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms suit children well. Board games are provided for entertainment. The tower room observatory fascinates younger guests. Windermere town centre sits five minutes away with shops. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is 1.8 miles away. Cot and highchair are available on request.

For Couples

Domvs suits couples as part of larger group bookings rather than romantic breaks for two. The super king master bedroom offers panoramic views and en-suite facilities. The open fire creates atmosphere in the drawing room. The conservatory and garden seating areas provide peaceful spots. Walking distance to Windermere restaurants makes dining out easy. The property size makes it unsuitable for couples alone.

Pet Friendly

Domvs does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. The Victorian house features period details and furnishings that require protection. Guests travelling with dogs should look for alternative Lake District properties. The large garden and nearby walks would suit pets but the owners do not permit animals inside the house.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Domvs

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DY

Francine's Restaurant

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Domvs

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Domvs does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on indoor period features and outdoor garden spaces with multiple seating areas.

Is it pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at Domvs. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.

How many people does Domvs sleep?

Domvs sleeps 12 guests across six bedrooms. The master bedroom has a super king bed, three rooms have king beds and two twin rooms suit children or adults.

What parking is available?

Private off-road parking for four cars is provided at the property. The newly tarmacked driveway makes access straightforward for multiple vehicles.

How far is it from Windermere town centre?

Windermere town centre is a five-minute walk from Domvs. The railway station is very close by and bus stops are just yards from the house.

What are the bedroom arrangements?

One super king master bedroom with en-suite, three king bedrooms with en-suites and two twin bedrooms with en-suites. The tower room includes a slipper bath as a special feature.

Is the property suitable for elderly guests?

The property has stairs across three floors which may challenge guests with mobility issues. Seven bathroom facilities including a ground floor cloakroom help accessibility.

What heating does the property have?

Gas central heating throughout with individually adjustable thermostats for upstairs and downstairs areas. An open fire in the drawing room provides additional warmth and atmosphere.

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Domvs Reviews

Property location was very good. Property was very well equipped. We loved the square dining table.

Dianne

A beautiful home with a fabulous large & grand but also comfortable lounge with room for us all. The master bedroom is palatial with wonderful views over the gardens and within sight of the lake. Some of the other rooms are much smallerless grand so its important with a group of adults to understand the inequalities! The downstairs was warm & cosy but we did have problems to get heat into the bedrooms and bathrooms. All in all we had a lovely stay in this beautiful house in a great location.

Sheila

Of all the properties we have stayed in over the years, this was voted the best by all the family. Sheila Muff

We had a great holiday in a very spacious and comfortable house.

We had a wonderful holiday at Domvs, great property with fantastic views.

Stephen

This was a superb venue for 6 retired couples on a walking holiday. The sheer space and character of the house, including the patio and garden, made for a memorable stay and we hope to return next year

Michael

We come here every year the size, location and facilities suit our family very well. Excellent improvement this year was the newly tarmaced driveway.

This is the second time we have stayed here and it was once again an amazing place to stay. Perfectly situated and facilities were excellent. I would highly recommend

We have just enjoyed a lovely week celebrating my husbands birthday in Domvs. We are a group of 12 family members age range 1070 years and the house suited our needs perfectly. Great that every bedroom has its own ensuite facilities. The house was clean and well equipped, especially the kitchen which made it easy to cater for such a large group. The open fire in the lounge created a cosy atmosphere in the evenings. The large square table in the dining room was perfect for family meals and playing games. The views from the house are superb and location fabulous, with just a short walk into Windermere town centre. The railway station is very close by and bus stop just a few yards from the house. We only realised the day before we left that the house has different thermostats for upstairs and downstairs. Downstairs was lovely and warm throughout our stay but upstairs a bit chilly especially the tower room as we didnt realise the thermostat for upstairs was situated on the first floor. This wasnt a major problem though as we spent most of our time downstairs. A good time was had by all!

Sandra

This is our third stay at Domvs, our family love staying here, the living area is a good communal place to sit and the dining room has space for us all. It would be great to see some improvements made such as more sockets and better WiFi in the tower suite. A fresh lick of paint throughout. This said we do hope to stay again, adding a hot tub would be amazing next to the summer house, this said we did notice the outside plugs not in use. Thanks for another great stay.

Michael

Some of our party found it a challenge climbing so many stairs to get to their bedroooms. In the middle of winter we arrived to find the house freezing cold. I would have been so easy for someone connected with the house to switch the heating on an hour before we arrived. There were only two small logs in the basket and we had to go out in search of a shop to buy a supply of logs. We were looking forward to using the DVD player but found the cable plug at the back of the unity held together with sticky tape which meant the picture and sound quality was poor and distracting.

Justin

Utterly stunning property with beautiful views, great location and plenty to do and see! Our only negatives were the amount of mould around the house. It also got extremely cold given the time of year, many of the windows and doors had gaps, need replacing. Apologies, but we had to crank the heating up alot and did appreciate the little heaters dotted around. We had a great time though and loved the house!

Fabulous property. Enough space for ten often stroppy people to have a super time. The seven toilets were greatly appreciated by the over seventies who seem to need such facilities often! Easy walking distance to village and the bus service was an added bonus cars were never used. Garden and seating areas stunning. Just wonderful!

Perfect holiday . Property was just what we wanted as an extended family ranging in age from 2686 . Everything we needed was there , we were lucky enough to have good weather so were able to use the garden . As my sister said , it wasnt perfect but it was perfect for us . 3 very large sofas to stretch out on , bedrooms , although very different in sizes suited us , kitchen was well equip and had all the kitchen utensils to make large meals . Lots of games , books and local information also available . Would definitely recommend for large extended family . Thanks for some great memories .

The property exceeded our expectations. It is a beautiful home with everything you could ever need to help make a wonderful stay. Would highly recommend and would love to come back

Sylvana

I have holidayed many times over the years in Holiday cottages and this property did not disappoint. Very large and comfortable superb gardens and views, weather could have been warmer to enjoy the gardens but you cannot control the weather. Very well equipped had everything we needed and more. The whole family loved it and said it was the best one I have booked. When I return to the lakes I will definetly book this again.

We had a wonderful week! The property has the air of a muchloved family home. Probably the best equipped kitchen we have ever used, including an air fryer & milk frother! Other thoughtful touches included hand wash at every sink all 8 of them..! and a generous supply of things such as toilet roll & dishwasher tablets. Beds were very comfortable and the hot water was plentiful. The garden and the view are absolutely stunning. As other reviews have mentioned, most of the bedrooms back onto the main road but it's quiet at night and doesn't get busy until well after 700. Goodness knows how the cleaning team do the turnaround, so a few missed cobwebs on the high ceilings were not an issue at all. Sadly it's already booked next year for our usual week, but we hope to return another time.

Michael

We love this house and our family treat it as their second home and insist we come every year.

Klaire

Amazing time, great location. Views are stunning. Had everything for what we needed. Will definitely be back. Thank you

Sandra

What can I say, this was our second visit to Domvs and it didn't disappoint! There were a few extras, like the air fryer, which we put to good use. The lounge area is great for family and friends get togethers. Domvs is in a great location for exploring the lakes, with an excellent bus service close by. Once again a fabulous stay for all the family, we hope to be booking again for next year!

Lovely house in a great location would definitely book again would be nice if ... Lovely house in a great location would definitely book again would be nice if check out time was a little later, but, appreciate, with size of property that cleaning for next guests takes some time regards terry

This is a fantastic property for a large party. It was perfectly located to explore the local area and so much to do right on the doorstep. Clean, comfortable and very well stocked with everything you could need.

Bethany

We stayed for my Hen Weekend and we had a fab time! The location was great Plenty of kitchen utilities and facilities The rooms were clean and comfy The only thing was that we couldn't get hold of the owners to ask what kitchen utensils there were as we needed to know for something we were planning Apart from that a great stay! Would come again

Cynthia

We enjoyed our stay at Domvs. The accommodation was perfect for our family group aged between 170 years. The 4 main bedrooms were spacious and the 2 twins rooms good for the grandchildren. The grandchildren enjoyed the garden and the Upstairs Downstairs style passageways. The living room and dining room provided great space room for everyone. The owners were very helpful and accommodating. We would definitely recommend.

Gordon

We all had a lovely holiday at Domvs. The house was comfortable and very well equipped. It is a lovely old house with a beautiful garden.Obviously due to its age and size there are many stairs but that didn't detract from our pleasure as the views from the upper rooms are fantastic. We have already booked the property for our family holiday next year.

Stephen

DOMVS was everything we had hoped for. Superb accommodation very large and excellent for the 11 of us who stayed there. 6 adults and 5 children. The children loved the garden l, it made for a superb cricket pitch. A couple of things for the owner.not complaints We tried to keep the covers over the garden furniture but one kept blowing off. The front door catches on the threshold. The toilet in the 2nd floor twin bedroom didn't flush very well. Hot water supply to main bedroom handbasin on 1st floor intermittent. Shower was fine. I did report to your office stain on same bedroom sofa, light on in garage.

House chosen for number of bedrooms and bathrooms for family holiday with ages ranging from 70 to 7 months. Everything we needed for baby was supplied high chair and travel cot and kitchen was very well equipped with for cooking for 10 people every night. Perfect garden views of distant lake side and sunset. Splendid time was had by all.

I booked for my 70th Bithday celebration with my family, although we have all had a wonderful time we found the stairs and different levels a bit of a challenge. Also this wonderful house needs a bit of tlc, the dining chairs do need attention. It was a wonderful stay and the view is superb. Just a little attention would make a world of difference.

We had a lovely holiday. The house is well placed to walk into the town and a short drive from a lot of the main attractions.

Michael

We have stayed in this property many times it is ideal for a family of 10, as we are. The grandchildren love it near enough to walk to Windermere for the shops and a lawn big enough for football!

Sandra

WOW comes to mind when I think if this property! I had booked it to start the celebrations for my 70th birthday, with my family. It was everything we needed and more. Everything had been thought of , fully equipped with many extras. The property was exceptionally clean and well maintained. The property is well situated at Windermere,with stunning views and a beautiful garden. We all had an amazing time and I am hoping to book again for next year! Outstanding!!

Andrew

Fantastic house on a grand scale in a beautiful location. We will most definitely consider Sykes for our next big family celebration . We all left with precious memories of a great week together

Annette

A beautiful property. Very comfortable and homely Kitchen well equipped. We were on holiday to celebrate Christmas and a lovely surprise for the Christmas decorations to be up. A small problem but very quickly sorted. Would definitely stay again

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Domvs, Windermere

About Domvs

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Domvs Attractions & Days Out

Is Domvs Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

Francine's Restaurant

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Domvs Reviews