About Fern Bank Cottage

Fern Bank Cottage sits between Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere village in the Lake District. This tastefully furnished cottage sleeps 4 guests across two well-sized bedrooms. The property features a modern bathroom and a luxury slate-tiled wet room.

The location puts you within walking distance of Lake Windermere's shores. A bus stop at the end of the road connects you to the wider Lake District. Local shops and restaurants line the streets of both Bowness and Windermere.

The super king bedroom offers plenty of storage space. A second king size bedroom provides comfortable accommodation. The living room includes a feature fireplace and bookcase filled with games and DVDs. The kitchen comes equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Gas central heating and a gas fire keep the cottage warm.

The World of Beatrix Potter sits 1.5 miles away (6 minutes drive). Brockhole visitor centre is 3 miles distant (8 minutes). Grizedale Forest offers walking trails 8 miles away (18 minutes). Ambleside lies 5 miles north (12 minutes).

Fern Bank Cottage works perfectly for couples or small families wanting easy access to both Windermere and Bowness. The two bathrooms and well-equipped kitchen make longer stays comfortable.

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, tv, dvd, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓On street parking
✓Two small pets welcome
✓Secure storeage for bikes
✓Patio with furniture
✓Small front garden
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Pub and shop nearby

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Fern Bank Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Fern Bank Cottage 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 1BX

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3HQ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3AE

Grizedale Forest

Distance: 8 miles

LA22 0QJ

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1DG

Bowness Shopping Centre

Distance: 0.7 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Bowness Pier

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Marina

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 3JQ

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BX

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3HQ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3AE

Grizedale Forest

Distance: 8 miles

LA22 0QJ

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1DG

Bowness Shopping Centre

Distance: 0.7 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Bowness Pier

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Marina

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 3JQ

Is Fern Bank Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The cottage provides a cot and highchair for young children. The living room bookcase holds games and DVDs for entertainment. The World of Beatrix Potter attraction sits just 1.5 miles away. Brockhole visitor centre offers adventure playgrounds and activities 3 miles distant. Lake Windermere provides boat trips and watersports within walking distance. The courtyard patio gives safe outdoor space.

For Couples

Two bathrooms mean no morning rush. The feature fireplace and gas fire create cosy evenings. The dining room doubles as a quiet space for morning coffee. Lake Windermere sits within walking distance for romantic strolls. Local restaurants and tea rooms line the streets of both nearby villages. The super king bedroom offers space and comfort. Gas central heating keeps the cottage warm throughout.

Pet Friendly

Fern Bank Cottage welcomes up to 2 dogs. The courtyard patio provides outdoor space for pets. An outside toilet facility proves handy when sitting outdoors. The garden area suits dogs well. Walking routes to Lake Windermere and surrounding fells start from the doorstep. Grizedale Forest offers extensive dog walking trails 8 miles away. Local villages provide dog-friendly pubs and cafes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Fern Bank Cottage

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BU

Francine's Restaurant

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EE

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 0.7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Fern Bank Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Fern Bank Cottage does not have a hot tub. The property features a modern bathroom and luxury slate-tiled wet room instead.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Fern Bank Cottage welcomes up to 2 dogs. The property has a courtyard patio area suitable for pets.

How many people does Fern Bank Cottage sleep?

The cottage sleeps 4 guests across two bedrooms. One bedroom has a super king bed and the other features a king size bed.

What facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer. It has access to the courtyard patio area.

Is there parking at the property?

Street parking is available outside the cottage. There are no dedicated parking spaces but guests report no issues finding spaces nearby.

What time is check in and check out?

Check in is from 3 PM onwards. Check out is at 10 AM on your departure day.

How far is it to Lake Windermere?

Lake Windermere is within walking distance from the cottage. The property sits between Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere village with easy lake access.

Are towels and linen provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are provided at Fern Bank Cottage. The property comes fully equipped for your stay.

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Fern Bank Cottage Reviews

A warm and cosy welcome after an 8 hour drive just perfect! Lots of lovely, thoughtful touches and a stunning decor we have come away with lots of ideas for our house renovation! Thank you Sam & Jackie clearly so much work goes into Fern Bank Cottage we will be back!

The pictures undersell how beautiful this cottage is! Location is perfect 10mins walk to Windermere and less than 20 mins to Bowness. I had a issue on the first day, no water from the hot tap rather than contact Sykes that night, I rang in the morning and all was rectified along with two radiators not working that day. I am in agreement with previous travellers a smart tv where you have facilities to sign in into you own account along with a better spec on mattress toppers as the bed is quite firm would be advantageous. But not a deal breaker! Head to crafty baa Windermere and the flying pig Bowness both dog friendly and cracking food and now the tapas restaurant Bodega Bar & Tapas Bowness also allows dogs. Had a fantastic brunch in Homegrounded but always people waiting to be seated and not dog friendly but can appreciate why with both space and popularity. I would highly recommend this cottage and will be returning

Michael

Very cosy comfortable cottage that i have stayed in last year Perfect location ... Very cosy comfortable cottage that i have stayed in last year Perfect location for local amenities and dog walking Easy to drive out yo other Lake District locations Thanks for a great stay

A lovely cottage with everything you could need. The listing doesn't do it justice! It was beautifully decorated for Christmas which made it feel like home for our week stay. Location is awesome, 10 mins walk to either Bowness or Windermere, we barely used the car as so much to do and see, along with great walks on your doorstep.

Kathryn

We had a lovely stay at Fern Bank Cottage. Very clean and great location. There were a few things that can be improved to make it one of the best places weve stayed. Agree with other reviews on the mattress, definitely could do with an upgrade. After reading the reviews, we took our own topper which I think helped. The TV needs updating, its not a smart tv and couldnt get Netflix, Prime, BBC iPlayer etc to work. And the fridgefreezer. We had to turn it up to make the fridge work and the door of the freezer did not shut properly. A light in the back garden area would be helpful too especially with the dark morningsnights. We would definitely stay again but perhaps a shorter stay rather than a week.

Fern Bank Cottage is wonderful! The photos dont do it justice. Very comfortable house, its warm and cosy. Lovely fire in living room, heating system so easy to use. The kitchen is well equipped. The hand rails were so well thought of and so helpful for my elderly mam. Bedrooms were lovely, spacious and lots of storage. Excellent location! Will definitely be back. Thank you!

Great location midway between Windermere and Bowness with a bus stop and great service on the doorstep. Booked again for next year so what can we say....

Graeme

Nice well Maintained and comfortable property with a really good location to be ... Nice well Maintained and comfortable property with a really good location to be able to walk into both Bowness or up to Windermere

Philip

Beautiful property with everything you could possibly need.

Steven

Really enjoyed Fern Bank. Have been there several times and will return again!

Fern Bank Cottage was just like it was advertised. Clean spacious lovely decor quaint and quirky touches with pictures ornaments etc.I loved the Cludgy outside loo . Very handy when sitting outside or inside saved climbing the stairs. Well located for walking into the town . Close to all amenities and the attractions off Bowness on Windermer and the rest off the Lakes depending on what you chose to do . We both enjoyed a very relaxed and strees free break just what we needed. We will be back in the future .

Lovely little cottage, well presented and equipped. Centrally located for bothe Bowness and Windermere.

Exceptionally clean, warm, great location. .. everything thought of... will stay again ....

Fern Cottage is truly a home from home, all the comforts and little extra's make it a lovely holiday cottage to stay in. Thank you for another lovely visit to the Lakes and a snug cottage to come home to after a day out walking with the pups.

Cheryl

We really enjoyed our stay at Fern Cottage. Well equipped, great location in the middle for Bowness or Windmere. Comfy beds, fabulous bath and shower. Only little gripe is the bin in the kitchen needs a really good clean and there is not much space to put your food on in the kitchen as there are lots of personal effects on the shelves so personally I think they could be cleared to allow guests to put food on etc. but apart from that it was fab and we will be going back in the future.

Heather

Fern Bank cottage was delightful. It had everything you could possibly need for the four of us and the dog. It was great having the 2 bathrooms and the master bedroom was so spacious. The only tiny thing I could complain about is that the mattress in the master bedroom wasn't very comfortable, but that did not impact on our lovely break at all. The cottage is in good walking distance from Bowness and Windermere town. We highly recommend brunch at Rum Nicky Brunch Kitchen & Terrace, just a few mins walk from the house. It was fabulous. We would definitely be happy to return to this lovely cottage and would be happy to recommend it to family and friends.

Christine

We had a fabulous time at Fern Bank, the cottage had everything you could ask ... We had a fabulous time at Fern Bank, the cottage had everything you could ask for, the best cottage we have stayed in, cleanliness great, beds super comfy, just a short walk to either Windermere or Bowness, and thank you for the bottle of wine, would definitely recommend staying at Fern Bank Cottage

Wonderful stay at Fern Bank Cottage. Central to all amenities. Cottage well equipped and maintained. Would certainly recommend. Thankyou

Beautiful cottage very well equipped. Its in a central location close to Windermere and Bowness. Would love to stay again Jean

Rodney

This has been our third visit to Fern Cottage, we hope to return someday soon. Its location is perfect for walking into Windermere and Bowness and is well maintained and very homely.

Stephanie

Spotlessly clean, great location, no issue with parking out the front of the property, the cottage has everything you need for a week away in the lakes. When you find the ideal place, why look further, already booked up for next year.

Vanessa

Fantastic cottage in perfect location between Bowness and Windermere. Only 1015 min stroll either way. Was parking space outside when we arrived and welcome bottle of wine. Didnt need to take the car out as public transport so good and bus stops at the end of the road. Lovely homely accommodation with everything you needed for restful stay. Weather was dry for the most part. Highly recommend a stay at this property.

Nice little cottage for the two of us and our dogs. Would be cramped for 4 people. Great location within easy walk of bars, shops and restaurants. There are also some walks from the door. The large bed in the main bedroom needs replacing as it has had its day I would suggest. Would consider staying here again in the future.

Fern Bank Cottage is beautiful! Its clean, comfortable and in a great location! We loved our stay in this property and will definitely be back to explore some more of the beautiful Lake District.

Gorgeous cottage perfect location and home from home.

We had a wonderful stay at Fern Bank Cottage and we will certainly look at returning at some point. The high quality finish on everything from decor to furnishings was top notch. We would encourage anyone looking for a wonderful home to spend time in with Fern Bank Cottage.

Alison

Absolutely fabulous cottage. Literally home from home with everything you could need available to hand. So thrilled to stay in such a wonderful place that is dog friendly. It was immaculate, clean, warm and a glorious place to relax. Numerous walks accessible from the front door without requiring a car and dog friendly restaurants within walking distance too highly recommend Urban Kitchen. A glorious staywe will definitely be back

Natalie

We had a wonderful holiday at Fern Bank. Pictures do not do justice to how cosy this cottage is, we didn't want to leave!

The cottage is lovely and cosy. However, the leak coming from the skylight completely ruined the stay for us. After I reported it the first time, somebody came out to patch it over yet they managed to leave a large gap at the top still allowing water to drip in. At this point I were past it and just kept lots of towels down over night. The company rang the following morning to check and I explained that there were a gap left enabling water to still leak into the cottage. Someone else came later that day to resolve it. That was all sorted as far as the leak from the skylight however it left the cottage looking really dark even in full day light. As the week progressed, the weather continued to rain the whole time. The last 2 nights in the cottage the weather was so bad that the wood placed over the broken skylight was that soaked with rain it managed to proceed to leak onto the top of the stairs again. After reporting this twice we decided that the best option would be to just leave a towel covering the affected area. Usually it wouldnt worry me however I have got an 8 month old who I was petrified of carrying downstairs incase I slipped and dropped him due to the leak. Apart from the leak the cottage was really nice.

Claire

A wonderful cottage! Fern Bank was clean, very well maintained and true to the description we had been given. It was in a great position for visiting Windermere and Bowness and of course the rest of the lakes too. We would highly recommend this cottage. Thanks for a great stay!

On the whole it was great, just a couple of minor issues such as a dirty oven which Sykes offered to clean asap anyway, sometimes ineffective and very small dishwasher and the pantry room wasnt great but the pros massively outweighed the cons, lovely house in an ideal location near to both Windermere and Bowness. . beds very comfortable, spacious property, great bathroom and shower room, peaceful, nice dining room etc.. We would definitely return..

Angela

Loved our stay location was brilliant and we will definitely book this cottage again thank you

Joanne

Lovely cottage, perfectly placed for buses, boats and walks. No car needed all week. Would stay here again.

Vickie

Lovely, but in future, you may want to mention stairs. A person with disability will find this a challenge. My mother had a difficult time. We will recommend the cottage but wont return ourselves because of the stairs. Also, key box difficult. Maybe have a look at it?

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Fern Bank Cottage, Bowness

About Fern Bank Cottage

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

Fern Bank Cottage Attractions & Days Out

Is Fern Bank Cottage Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

Francine's Restaurant

The Royal Oak Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Fern Bank Cottage Reviews