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Foxrock, Bowness

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out of 5
Cumbria » Bowness
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 3

Foxrock is a detached three-bedroom Lakeland house located between Bowness and Windermere in the Lake District. This bright modern property sleeps six guests and sits just a 10-minute stroll from Lake Windermere. The house features an open fire and welcomes one small well-behaved dog.

The area offers direct access to the Dales Way from the front door. Bowness and Windermere provide shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. The surrounding fells create a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities.

The ground floor has a double bedroom and twin bedroom. Upstairs you'll find a second double bedroom with fell views.

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About Foxrock

Foxrock is a detached three-bedroom Lakeland house located between Bowness and Windermere in the Lake District. This bright modern property sleeps six guests and sits just a 10-minute stroll from Lake Windermere. The house features an open fire and welcomes one small well-behaved dog.

The area offers direct access to the Dales Way from the front door. Bowness and Windermere provide shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. The surrounding fells create a stunning backdrop for outdoor activities.

The ground floor has a double bedroom and twin bedroom. Upstairs you'll find a second double bedroom with fell views. The property includes two bathrooms plus a basement level with utility room, games room, snug and shower room accessed via a separate entrance. The open-plan kitchen features bi-fold doors opening onto an elevated sun terrace. A sitting room with multi-fuel stove provides cosy evenings. The basement includes an Xbox and Alexa sound system.

World of Beatrix Potter (1.2 miles, 5 minutes), Grizedale Forest Park (8 miles, 20 minutes), Ambleside (4 miles, 15 minutes) and Grasmere (8 miles, 15 minutes) offer excellent days out.

Perfect for families and dog owners wanting a modern base near the lake. Foxrock combines contemporary comfort with an outstanding location for exploring the Lakes.

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Foxrock Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Foxrock 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.

Blackwell
Distance: 2.2 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head
Distance: 1.4 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 9.3 miles (17 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Millenium Gardens
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 2EF
Dales Way
Distance: 0.8 miles (3 min drive)
School Knott
Distance: 1.1 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 2DS
Oakwood Farm Bakery
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 3AP
Fell & Fold
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
LA23 3BJ
Booths
Distance: 1 mile (3 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 1 mile (4 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 9.1 miles (15 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Bowness Pier 1
Distance: 0.7 miles (2 min drive)
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell
Distance: 2.2 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head
Distance: 1.4 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 1AP
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 9.3 miles (17 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Millenium Gardens
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 2EF
Dales Way
Distance: 0.8 miles (3 min drive)
School Knott
Distance: 1.1 miles (5 min drive)
LA23 2DS
Oakwood Farm Bakery
Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)
LA23 3AP
Fell & Fold
Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)
LA23 3BJ
Booths
Distance: 1 mile (3 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 1 mile (4 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 9.1 miles (15 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Bowness Pier 1
Distance: 0.7 miles (2 min drive)
LA23 3HQ

Is Foxrock Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The basement games room features an Xbox and comfortable snug area perfect for teenagers. A ground floor twin bedroom suits younger children. The elevated sun terrace provides safe outdoor space. Bowness offers the World of Beatrix Potter attraction just 1.2 miles away. Lake Windermere sits 10 minutes walk away for water activities. A cot and highchair are available on request.
For Couples
The upstairs double bedroom offers fell views and privacy. Cosy evenings by the multi-fuel stove create atmosphere. The elevated sun terrace provides a private spot for morning coffee overlooking the fells. Lake Windermere sits just 10 minutes away on foot. Bowness and Windermere villages offer restaurants and pubs within walking distance. The peaceful garden backs onto a stream for relaxing mornings.
Pet Friendly
Foxrock welcomes one small well-behaved dog. The garden backs onto a stream creating peaceful morning walks. Direct access to the Dales Way starts from the front door. Lake Windermere sits 10 minutes away for waterside walks. The utility room in the basement provides excellent boot storage and washing facilities after muddy adventures. Bowness and Windermere offer dog-friendly pubs nearby.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Foxrock

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

The Hole in t' Wall

Located 0.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3DH

Angel Inn Bowness

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Foxrock

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Foxrock does not have a hot tub. The property does feature an elevated sun terrace with outdoor furniture and a garden with a second patio area for outdoor relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, Foxrock welcomes one small well-behaved dog. The property has a garden backing onto a stream and is perfectly located for dog walking with direct access to the Dales Way.
How many people does Foxrock sleep?
Foxrock sleeps six guests across three bedrooms. The ground floor has one double and one twin bedroom, whilst the first floor features a double bedroom with fell views.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The open-plan kitchen includes an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and instant boiling water tap. Bi-fold doors open directly onto the elevated sun terrace for indoor-outdoor dining.
Is there parking at the property?
Yes, there is private parking for one car. Additional free street parking is available nearby for extra vehicles if needed.
What is the basement area like?
The basement has a separate entrance and includes a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer, games room with Xbox, comfortable snug and shower room with basin and WC. It provides excellent additional living space.
How far is it to Lake Windermere?
Lake Windermere is a 10-minute stroll from Foxrock. You can easily walk to Bowness or Windermere village for restaurants, shops and lake activities without needing your car.
What heating does the property have?
Foxrock has gas central heating throughout. The sitting room features a multi-fuel stove for cosy evenings, creating a warm atmosphere during cooler months.

Foxrock Reviews

Beautiful house and always enjoy staying here. This is the third time we have stayed and will be back as in the perfect location and always a comfortable stay.
Shelley
Foxrock is a beautiful, more than well equipped, cosy, modern holiday home. The home has been superbly furnished with all mod cons and a beautiful log stove that we enjoyed in the evenings. The outside space was also well equipped and maintained and it was just bliss to be up early in the morning, with my Labrador, with the patio door open, listening to nothing but the birds and the sound of the stream running by the bottom of the garden! However, I had just a couple of niggles with the cleanliness. Whilst sweeping up after my own dog, I was also sweeping up the dog hair from a previous stay my Labrador is white and there were lots of black dog hairs I was sweeping up! The radiator in the bathroom was really dusty and not really somewhere I wanted to hang my facecloth to dry! And the grill was a little grubby and had to be washedscrubbed before I could use it. We did have an issue with the lock on the bathroom door, but I phoned Sykes and reported it, and the maintenance team came out quickly to repair that. Overall, we had a wonderful, relaxing stay. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone and would return to it in a heartbeat. Thank you
A lovely house to spend a week in. We were fortunate to have stunning weather whilst we were there and the sun terrace really came into its own. Very comfortable home and well situated for both Bowness and Windermere. Very comfortable beds and very clean property. For hot weather it would be good to have a parasol on the terrace as it is a real sun trap.
Dannielle
Just returned home from a weeks break at Foxrock. It was amazing! Really did not want to leave. We have stayed in many holiday properties over the years and this one was the best by a mile. So clean, modern features, extremely well equipped I particularly liked the utilityboot room, excellent facilities and space to be able to clean and store boots after a walk and keep on top of holiday washing. The outdoor spaces are beautiful, listening to the stream running through the back garden and sitting out on the terrace in the sunshine was bliss. The house is in a superb location for walks and also popping to Windermere or Bowness for a quick pint and some food which we did frequently! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I am waiting patiently for next years dates to be released so we can return.
Robert
Fabulous holiday in a well maintained property. Only thing I was unsure of before coming is whether towels were provided, bedding was clear but not towels. I will recommend this to anyone that asks and would certainly book again if coming back to the lakes. I can imagine that in the winter it would be very cosy.
Gillian
We had a lovely week, helped with the fantastic weather that we enjoyed on the sun deck! Will be back again
Catherine
We had a great time. Super location for walking to hillslocal shopsrestaurants & the lake. The property was beautifully renovated. The upstairs bedroom became very warm so we were grateful for the fan provided. Unfortunately we couldnt find the cushions for the garden furniture or the parasol. The beds & pillows were very comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed including a superb cookerinduction hob & instant boiling water tap. The bathrooms were of a high standard with excellent showers.
Claire
Lovely modern, clean accommodation throughout. Great decor and good kitchen design. Fabulous outside seating area from kitchen with far reaching views. Just a shame that the lower annexe isnt connected via an inside staircase to the main house. You have to go out through the front door this was clearly stated in the holiday details so we were aware. And the only downside for us all 5 people was having to share one bathroom as there are no en suite bathrooms.
Colette
This property certainly had the wow factor only downside is that its not available to book for next year
Michael
Really enjoyed our stay at Foxrock. A beautifully designed property with excellent facilities. The sun terrace was a joy as we had great weather. Would certainly recommend this property for a stay in bowness.
Mohammed
My first booking with Sykes Cottages turned out excellent choice, customer services is second to none. However as for the property there was no Xbox console so kids could not play dissapointing, second bathroom access was not convienient otherwise everything was good we had a fabulous stay simply amazing. I would definately recommend Foxrock.
Foxrock ticked all the boxes for us and was perfect for our first family get together since 2019. The facilities are excellent, the only minor drawback being that you cant access the second bathroom without going outside, and the front door automatically locking itself which created a few panic moments with only one set of keys! The sun terrace is a fabulous addition and we sat outside most days, the property is perfectly located for all Lakeland activities and we made the most of our stay with SUP, Honister Via Ferrara, hill walking and running along the Dales way directly from the front door. We ate out several times and you can easily walk into Boness or Windermere to do this.
I always book with Skyes cottages, excellent customer service, you receive regular emails & updates. Great holiday, bungalow superb, perfect location & we loved the balcony especially as the weather was beautiful.
Michael
We stay in holiday cottages most years but have never stayed in anything of this standard. It was within close walking distance to both Bowness and Windermere and there was plenty of parking. The accommodation was furnished to an extremely high standard. With the weather being so good, we spent most of our time on the elevated sun terrace. The only downside we found is its popularity. We looked at rebooking straight away but as it is booked up until 2023, it seems a lot of people have enjoyed it as much as we did.
Joseph
Fantastic accommodation and brilliantly presented. Awesome location between Windermere and Bowness. The facilities are five star the hosts have thought of everything you might need. My only observation, and it is not a criticism of the accommodation, is that the listing should make it clear that the second bathroom and utility room are in a separate annex not accessible directly from the main house. This was not an issue for us as a 5 person party however, it would be frustrating if you were a larger group with children.
Fantastic weeks holiday at Foxrock, the property was outstanding and the owners have thought about so many little details that add that extra touch to your stay. Not often you get such a classy property that also allows dogs so it was perfect for us! Great location too, only a 5 min walk to Bowness.
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