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Fir Trees, Windermere

Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.3
out of 5
Sleeps up to 18
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 9

Fir Trees is a stunning Victorian detached house in the Lake District. Located on Lake Road between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, this spacious property sleeps 18 guests across nine bedrooms. The house retains original fixtures and fittings alongside modern comforts.

You're just nine minutes walk from both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. The area offers lake activities, forest walks and local shops. Pubs sit 0. 2 miles away. The lake is 0. 9 miles from your door.

Every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Ground floor rooms include a twin with walk-in shower, a double with bath and shower and a king-size with walk-in shower. Upstairs you'll find two king-size rooms, two super king-size rooms and two doubles.

 

About Fir Trees

Fir Trees is a stunning Victorian detached house in the Lake District. Located on Lake Road between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, this spacious property sleeps 18 guests across nine bedrooms. The house retains original fixtures and fittings alongside modern comforts.

You're just nine minutes walk from both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere. The area offers lake activities, forest walks and local shops. Pubs sit 0.2 miles away. The lake is 0.9 miles from your door.

Every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. Ground floor rooms include a twin with walk-in shower, a double with bath and shower and a king-size with walk-in shower. Upstairs you'll find two king-size rooms, two super king-size rooms and two doubles. All nine bedrooms feature Smart TVs. The kitchen-diner has a gas oven, dishwasher and full cooking facilities. A spacious dining room with open fire seats everyone comfortably.

Windermere Jetty Museum (1.2 miles, 5 mins), World of Beatrix Potter (0.8 miles, 4 mins), Grizedale Forest Park (8 miles, 18 mins) and Ambleside (5 miles, 12 mins) are all nearby.

Perfect for large family gatherings and group celebrations. Private parking for 10 cars means everyone arrives easily. Fir Trees combines period features with modern convenience for memorable Lake District stays.

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Fir Trees Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Fir Trees 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.

Windermere Jetty Museum
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1BJ
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 3BX
Grizedale Forest Park
Distance: 8 miles
LA22 0QJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1LA
Windermere Lake Shore Walk
Distance: 0.9 miles
LA23 3JH
Brant Fell Summit
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 3AE
Booths Windermere
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 1DX
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Shopping Centre
Distance: 0.7 miles
LA23 3BT
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Pier
Distance: 1.1 miles
LA23 3HQ
Windermere Jetty Museum
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1BJ
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 3BX
Grizedale Forest Park
Distance: 8 miles
LA22 0QJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1LA
Windermere Lake Shore Walk
Distance: 0.9 miles
LA23 3JH
Brant Fell Summit
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 3AE
Booths Windermere
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 1DX
Windermere Village Shops
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Shopping Centre
Distance: 0.7 miles
LA23 3BT
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1AF
Bowness Pier
Distance: 1.1 miles
LA23 3HQ

Is Fir Trees Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids enjoy Smart TVs in every bedroom for entertainment. The enclosed garden with lawn provides safe outdoor play space. Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere offer family attractions within walking distance. World of Beatrix Potter sits 0.8 miles away. Lake activities, boat trips and forest walks at Grizedale keep children active and engaged throughout your stay.
For Couples
This property is not ideal for couples wanting an intimate retreat. Fir Trees is designed for large groups with 18 sleeping capacity across nine bedrooms. The spacious Victorian house works better for family gatherings or group celebrations. Couples seeking a romantic Lake District break would find smaller, cosier properties more suitable for their needs.
Pet Friendly
One well-behaved dog is welcome at Fir Trees. The enclosed garden with lawn and patio gives your pet safe outdoor space to explore. Lake walks start 0.9 miles away. Grizedale Forest Park offers extensive woodland trails 8 miles from the property. Local pubs within 0.2 miles often welcome dogs, making this a practical base for pet owners.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Fir Trees

Brookside Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 2EQ

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DX

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EE

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Fir Trees

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Fir Trees does not have a hot tub. The property focuses on spacious indoor accommodation with nine en-suite bedrooms and generous living spaces for large groups.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Fir Trees welcomes one well-behaved pet. The enclosed garden with lawn provides a safe outdoor space for your dog to enjoy during your stay.
How many people does Fir Trees sleep?
The property sleeps 18 guests across nine bedrooms. Each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, with a mix of twin, double, king-size and super king-size beds available.
What parking is available?
Private driveway parking for 10 cars is included. An electric vehicle charging point is available on site for guests with electric cars.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Ground floor has one twin, one double and one king-size room. Upstairs features two king-size, two super king-size and two double bedrooms, all with en-suites.
Is the property suitable for elderly guests?
Yes, three ground floor bedrooms with en-suites provide accessible accommodation. Ground floor living spaces include the kitchen, dining room and sitting room for easy access.
What cooking facilities are provided?
The kitchen-diner has a gas oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, kettle and toaster. The space comfortably accommodates cooking for large groups.
How far is it to local amenities?
Shops are 0.5 miles away and pubs just 0.2 miles from the property. Both Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere are approximately nine minutes walk from your door.

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Fir Trees Reviews

Elaine
Wires exposed by light switch in the kitchen, no blinds or coverings in the kitchen windows and curtains that didnt cover the windows properly in the lounge. Both of these rooms exposed to the road and passers by. Rooms smelt a bit musty Bathroom handle came off for one the bedrooms and struggled to then to open the door, took 3 of us to get the door open. Description of property should make it clear that there is no lounge area
Fir Trees is a real gem! We booked the house for a large family group to celebrate a 90th birthday. The most important criteria for us as a family was to have our own bedrooms with en suite facilities, on site car parking and a well equipped kitchen. The house didn't disappoint and we were very pleased. Location is great, walking and driving locally. Our booking was in November, therefore, we didn't make use of the garden facilities but they looked very good. The large dining room doubles as the sitting room. We rearranged the furniture and the room worked for us, excellent large screen TV as well. The extra table in the kitchen was perfect for our early risers, the children and playing cards. There is a fridge and separate freezer which are enormous, absolutely perfect for self catering. There is more than enough pots, pans, utensils, crockery and glasses. We had our Tesco shopping delivered direct to the house and the facilities in the kitchen were perfect. Excellent communication with the owner, Michelle, a general question answered swiftly and she went out of her way to return a coat that had been left behind. Thank you Fir Trees, we will be back.
Jacqui
Excellent property for our group we could all have an ensuite bedroom. Had a large kitchen with large fridge, oven and freezer perfect for a group. and dinning room. Excellent location. Could do with a more comfy chairs and the dinning room doubles as the lounge. Would recommend and will visit again
Great place to stay spot on location short walk to Windermere and Bowness on Windermere . Perfect for large groups. Would stay again. Could do with some sofas in the dining room which there is room for. Kitchen could do with some blinds or curtains for privacy. Property was very clean and the kitchen was very well stocked with everything you could need.
We were a family group of 11 staying at Fir Trees for 3 nights over a weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there. The house is in a great location being only 10 minutes walk in either direction to both Bowness and Windermere which saves the hassle of finding car parking in those busy areas. There was plenty of off road parking at Fir Trees. The house itself was large and retained many of its original Victorian features throughout. Especially pleasing was the Minton tiled floor and staircase. It was well decorated, clean, comfortable and warm. All 9 of the ensuite bedrooms were a good size, nicely furnished and immaculately clean. The kitchen has been recently refurbished and everything you could possibly need for food and drink preparation was there in abundance. It had a huge fridge, separate freezer, two dishwashers and a large range cooker. It was a nice gathering area at breakfast time. The dining sitting room easily catered for our group in the evenings and we found it to be comfortable. The WiFi worked well for us all given the number of devices we had with us. To the owners Thank you for a wonderful weekend.
We had a great stay at Fir Trees, as a large party of 16 including 2 children it was perfect for our hen party. The location is great with a short walk distance to everything you need from the Lake District in September. Each room having an ensuite was perfect for us, the large dining area was great for eating and playing hen games, the kitchen was big enough for all our food and drinks. We even got to enjoy the garden which was lovely in the early evening. The bride to be loved old features of the house, there were a few things that could be fixed up a little more but nothing that impacted our stay and we would definitely recommend.
Patrick
Great location ten minutes walk either way for Windermere and Bowness on Windermere centres. Very comfortable bedrooms. Property very suitable for large numbers although there is no sitting room not an issue when the sun is shining as we were outside sitting in the garden all week.
Andrew
Firstly, a big thank you as we had a terrific week with all the family. The rooms were spotless and very comfortable and each having an en suite was a godsend. The location was great as well with everything within easy walking and driving distance. Response from the host was very good and prompt. Feedback we can provide other than the above would be that not having a communal downstairs toilet was something that was very much noted and missed. In general, the kitchen looks like it was in midupdate with much work to be completed. Given the sizes of groups visiting I would have also expected a better equipped kitchen coffee maker, bigger pots, sharp knives etc but we had many of these with us in our Motorhome so it didnt present a huge problem to us in the end. These are some ways we believe the experience could be improved but again, we had a great time and very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend to others.
Great location of the property being in walking distance to the towns. Very comfortable bedrooms and big dining room for family get togethers. Property owners were very helpful and we had a really enjoyable stay.
We were a party of 4 families, consisting of 8 adults and 9 children and 1 dog. Fir Trees as advertised should have been the perfect accommodation for our needs. However upon arrival we found the kitchen in a state of refurbishment, with still wet plaster on the walls, live electrical cables exposed, some of which were not adequately insulated, there was black mould on some the walls where old unitsapploances had been removed. The installed fridge was very small and is not sufficient for a property advertised to accommodate 18 guests, although we did see space for another fridge, possibly due to be installed at a later date. When tea time arrived we discovered the cooker was not working, after some investigations it became apparent it had not been correctly wired up following installation of new kitchen units. This ruined our first nights plans for tea, having purchased a large amount of food before arriving. Having no means of preparing food for 9 young children was very disappointing and disrupted our plans for the evening. We had to buy takeaway food for everyone staying at the property which was an unexpected cost we had not budgeted for. This was the same story for breakfast the following morning, where we had brought a large amount of food to be cooked but were unable to do so again. The oven was eventually reconnected by a tradesman during the second day of our stay. The weekend we stayed was particularly cold and we soon noticed there was no working central heating running at the property which meant two cold nights for our children. When this was highlighted to the owner it was resolved the following day, and the house did warm up to a comfortable temperature. The listing for Fir Trees specified there was a sitting room, but this is not the case as the only communal rooms are the dining room and kitchen. The bins for the property, although many, where all found to be nearly full when we arrived, this proved challenging when trying to keep the place clean and tidy. One of the bedrooms was found to have a very slow draining toilet, this worsened over the course the weekend and eventually blocked. The bedrooms and bathrooms at Fir Trees are very well presented and provide a high standard of comfort. The location is ideal for access to the lakes and the surrounding attractions. There is ample parking. It was very clear Fir Trees was once a B&B but it doesnt feel that the property is completely ready to be used as a holiday rental. The guest information folder left out for us still contained all the old B&B information. Fir Trees has massive potential to be a great holiday let but its not quite there yet.
Stuart
9 of us had a fantastic stay at Fir Trees for 3 nights. The property is perfectly positioned between Windermere and Bowness around a 10 min walk to each and provides a very comfortable space with the rarity of having an ensuite for every room. The dining room and kitchen provides all the facilities you need to service a large group and the driveway easily parked all 8 of our cars. Fir trees was very clean and communication with the owners was brilliant. I would 100 recommend. Thanks again!
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