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Harrison Stickle, Bowness-On-Windermere

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 4
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 2

Harrison Stickle is a two-bedroom luxury cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere. The property overlooks Lake Windermere and the fells. This upside-down layout cottage blends vintage and modern design across two floors.

You're one minute from Bowness town centre. The lake sits 0. 7 miles away. A bus stop sits right outside. Ambleside is 5 miles away and Kendal is 7 miles distant. Spectacular views stretch across Lake Windermere to Wray Castle and the mountains beyond.

Two king-size bedrooms sleep four guests. One bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The main bathroom features a shower over bath. The first-floor living space opens onto a balcony through French doors. The kitchen includes an electric oven and gas hob.

 

About Harrison Stickle

Harrison Stickle is a two-bedroom luxury cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere. The property overlooks Lake Windermere and the fells. This upside-down layout cottage blends vintage and modern design across two floors.

You're one minute from Bowness town centre. The lake sits 0.7 miles away. A bus stop sits right outside. Ambleside is 5 miles away and Kendal is 7 miles distant. Spectacular views stretch across Lake Windermere to Wray Castle and the mountains beyond.

Two king-size bedrooms sleep four guests. One bedroom has an en-suite shower room. The main bathroom features a shower over bath. The first-floor living space opens onto a balcony through French doors. The kitchen includes an electric oven and gas hob. Gas central heating and underfloor heating keep you warm. An open fire adds atmosphere on cooler evenings.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (1 mile, 5 minutes), Blackwell Arts and Crafts House (1.5 miles, 6 minutes), Brockhole (3 miles, 8 minutes) and Orrest Head (1.2 miles, 30-minute walk) are all nearby.

Perfect for couples wanting a Lake District base. Harrison Stickle combines peaceful surroundings with easy access to shops and restaurants.

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Harrison Stickle Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Harrison Stickle 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 Attraction
Distance: 1 mile
LA23 3BX
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3JT
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1LJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1LA
Lake Windermere Shoreline
Distance: 0.7 miles
LA23 3HQ
Brant Fell
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3AE
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA23 3BT
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Booth's Supermarket
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 1DG
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 3HQ
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Bus Stop (outside property)
Distance: 0 miles
LA23 2JF
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Distance: 1 mile
LA23 3BX
Blackwell Arts and Crafts House
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3JT
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1LJ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1LA
Lake Windermere Shoreline
Distance: 0.7 miles
LA23 3HQ
Brant Fell
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3AE
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.1 miles
LA23 3BT
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Booth's Supermarket
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 1DG
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.8 miles
LA23 3HQ
Windermere Railway Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1AF
Bus Stop (outside property)
Distance: 0 miles
LA23 2JF

Is Harrison Stickle Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Harrison Stickle works well for families with older children who appreciate scenic views and outdoor activities. The property sits one minute from Bowness with The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction just 1 mile away. Lake Windermere offers boat trips and watersports 0.7 miles distant. The cottage has a lawned garden where children can play safely away from the road.
For Couples
This cottage excels as a romantic retreat for two. The spectacular lake views from the balcony and first-floor living space create an intimate atmosphere. An open fire adds warmth for cosy evenings together. Both king-size bedrooms feature comfortable beds that guests consistently praise. The peaceful location contrasts with easy access to Bowness restaurants and lakeside walks for romantic strolls.
Pet Friendly
Harrison Stickle does not accept pets. The owners maintain a strict no-pets policy throughout the year. 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 cottage focuses on providing an environment suitable for guests with allergies or preferences for pet-free stays.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Harrison Stickle

The Beresford Hotel & Restaurant

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 2JG

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Harrison Stickle

Does Harrison Stickle have a hot tub?
No, this property does not have a hot tub. The cottage focuses on its spectacular lake views and balcony space for outdoor relaxation instead.
Is Harrison Stickle pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at this property. The cottage maintains a strict no-pets policy to ensure standards for guests with allergies.
How many guests does Harrison Stickle sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two king-size bedrooms. One bedroom includes an en-suite shower room while both rooms enjoy lake views.
What parking is available at the property?
Off-road parking for two cars is provided at the front of the property. Guests consistently praise the convenient parking arrangements in reviews.
How far is Harrison Stickle from Bowness town centre?
The cottage sits just one minute walk from Bowness town centre. Shops, restaurants and pubs are all within immediate walking distance of the property.
What heating does the cottage have?
Gas central heating and underfloor heating run throughout the property. An open fire in the living area provides additional warmth and atmosphere during cooler months.
Is there a washing machine at Harrison Stickle?
Yes, a washer/dryer is provided in the kitchen area. The kitchen also includes an electric oven, gas hob and fridge with small freezer compartment.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
Two king-size bedrooms accommodate four guests total. The first bedroom has an en-suite shower room with basin and WC while the second uses the main bathroom.

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Harrison Stickle Reviews

Lovely property, clean, comfortable and well equipped. Great views and even saw the deer in the garden. We enjoyed the welcome box. Thank you.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harrison Stickle. It was a spacious, comfortable house,with amazing views across to the lake. It was well equipped, with everything you could need. The welcome pack of milk, fresh coffee and fudge was much appreciated. It is very convenient for shops and the bus stop is at the end of the drive. The house itself is well set back from the road and very quiet. The only thing lacking was information specific to the property, eg local recommendations for restaurants,doctors,etc. Would highly recommend this property.
We had a lovely week here great location and great view of lake. Weve stayed here before and will book in future.
Harrison Stickle is Amazing. Definitely a home from home. It was very clean and tidy all rooms are large in size and spacious. Games, dvds dvd player available.The view of the lake and mountains fells from the balcony and bedrooms was out of this world. There was plenty of parking at the front of the property and a bus stop at the end of the driveway which was handy. You are only a couple of minutes walk away from shops and eating places. You are surrounded by wildlife too. The welcome gifts, flowers and card was very much appreciated. Thank you Rosamund and Bruce. Your property is perfect. It is a property you could keep coming back to. Katie and John xxxx
We dont usually return to the same property when booking cottage holidays but this was our second visit to Harrison Stickle as we loved the property and location so much. The weather was less kind this time but didnt stop us visiting Bowness and all of the other places we wanted to see locally and further afield. The convenience of a bus service outside the property is a bonus too. The hosts seem to consider every need in advance, making Harrison Stickle a very comfortable home from home. Highly recommended.
Wow what a location! Harrison Stickle is a comfortable and wellequipped property with incredible views from the living accommodation and balcony over a long terraced garden, across Lake Windermere to Wray Castle and the mountains beyond. We had a lovely relaxing week at Harrison Stickle and spent hours soaking up the wonderful view in peaceful surroundings a quiet sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of Bowness and Windermere which were on the doorstep. The extra touches including fresh flowers and welcome basket added to the positive experience, thank you. Definitely a property to return to.
Amazing views from the balcony, the upside down layout is exactly what is needed with the views. Very clean, very comfy beds and everything you would need for a stay. All the added extras make it a great stay. Stayed twice now and will definitely be back.
Anthony
This was our fourth visit to Harrison stickle and will not be our last. Great position for restaurants , pubs, shopping and walking . The coal fire is a great way to site and relax after a day out. The entry to the spa is a great thing to do on rainy day.
Sharon
The location of this property is really great. Bus stop outside is so convenient, the bus to Penrith saved negotiating Kirkstone Pass by car,and we can recommend The George Hotel for lunch in Penrith. The hop on hop off open top bus is a lovely way of seeing the countryside. Opposite the property The Berresford serves delicious food and the early bird offer is excellent value. The house has lovely views. Only a very small niggle, would have liked bath sheets instead of double sized towels and there was no hair dryer.
We had a glorious week in May at Harrison Stickle, and loved our stay there. The cottage is absolutely immaculate and extremely comfortable. There is a busy main road leading to the bustling town of Bowness at the end of the driveway, yet the cottage itself was totally silent. The road from the edge of lake Windermere to the cottage has a steep incline but this did not trouble us although we are both in our 70's. Other reviews have stated that the view from the balcony and lounge is spectacular, but it certainly exceeded our expectations! The balcony has no area of shade and sadly it was too hot to sit there by the afternoon, and we would have loved a parosol of some sort. A very successful week in a fantastic cottage and we would certainly highly recommend it!
Ibiyinka
Splendid town, splendid house! I was able to get my needed getaway. We got much more than we expected! Already planning to come back sometime.
Prlem with the dishwasher as we reported this with lake lovers apart from this fantastic house and location
Harrison Stickle is a lovely house with suberb views over the lake. The house was lovely and clean when we arrived and fresh were put out in the lounge and bedroom
Alison
Very comfortable and well set out. Made the most of the absolutely amazing views. Really enjoyed our stay and would note parking was very good which isn't always the case
Steven
A really lovely clean property with a view money cant buy. Thanks for the welcome gift and especially the Xmas tree.
Tracey
Lovely cottage Great location and views. Exceptionally well equipped
Lovely house in a great position to explore the area, amazing views across the lake and the fells. The house had everything you need to enjoy your holiday. We even had deer visit the garden. Handy for the shops and restaurants.
A great location, with a wonderful view of the Lake. Inside the property was lovely and comfortable. I enjoyed cooking in the very well equipped kitchen. I hope to revisit next year.
Nathan
Fantastic place and location. It is clear care has been taken with quality of furnishings and decor with a nice eye for design elements. We loved it and had a lovely and relaxed stay. Will be back soon for sure! Thank you for the nice touch with the fresh flower arrangements from the stunning garden
Roderick
Beautiful place the views from the balcony are stunning and the beds are ... Beautiful place the views from the balcony are stunning and the beds are fantastic there was every thing in the house you could need
Very well equipped property.
Vivien
Had a lovely warm welcome from Rosamund, the owner. The house was extremely comfortable with modern conveniences and extremely comfortable beds! Was central to Bowness on Windermere but also a very quiet position considering how busy the town was a short distance away. Lastly the view of lake Windermere from the lounge, verandah and bedrooms was spectacular! A very enjoyable stay.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Harrison Stickle. The property was immaculately clean and very well kept. The photographs of the property and views, although inviting, do not do full justice to the actual experience. We have already recommended this property to friends and family. The location is perfect for local shops and restaurants as well as its proximity to the waterfront. If the walk home up the hill is daunting, there are regular bus services with stops outside the property itself. The facilities within HS are more than enough for a very comfortable and memorable stay. We decided the beds were the best weve ever slept in and the property the best we have rented in the Lake District. We found a broom outside which we used to brush puddles from the balcony so that we could enjoy as much time outside as possible. One highlight was opening the bedroom curtains to see a deer grazing on the lawn! I did leave comments for the lovely owner who we met on our arrival including a question about the location of the DVD player we found lots of films to watch but couldnt find the player! This certainly didnt affect our enjoyment and we would certainly stay again. We were a party of three and see the property is no longer available to be booked by four people which is a shame as we have friends who we would love to share this experience with and the property is certainly large enough.
Sandra
2nd visit in 3 months. Fabulous property, stunning views, cant wait to visit again.
Trisha
The cottage was well situated for all amenities and cottage its self was ... The cottage was well situated for all amenities and cottage its self was really well presented and comfortable with good views over the lake
Gillian
This was our fourth visit as we really like this property. It is very clean and we enjoy the gesture of small vases of flowers from the garden. The location is perfect for us as the views are wonderful and the house is close to all amenities. We feel very much relaxed and at home at Harrison Stickle.
Michael
We cant praise this cottage enough, it has everything. So convenient for buses, restaurants etc but quietly tucked away with spectacular views. This was our second visit and we would recommend it to anyone.
Thank you for a wonderful stay, the cottage is beautiful and comfortable. We appreciated the little welcome package of tea, coffee, sugar and local fudge and mint cake, it was yummy! The site is perfectly situated for easy access to the local shops and restaurants as well as the jetty, whether you have a car or not it's easy to get around the whole lake. We particularly enjoyed a pub restaurant nearby called the 'Westmorland' for dog friendly pub grub, for a more upper class experience we'd recommend the Italian restaurant 'Trattoria' and the 'Urban Food House' and for a special quirky meal out try the 'Magic Roundabout'. We had mixed weather but the cottage was so nice we didn't mind spending time there when it was raining because of the fantastic views of the lake and the board games and jigsaws were a nice touch. Only minor criticisms were the balcony door was quite stiff and my old mum had some difficulty opening and shutting it. Also the balcony would benefit from having an awning covering from the rain as it builds up in puddles and we didn't want to tread wet stains on the nice carpet. It would also be nice to have a lock on the en suite bathroom too. Apart from those little things which were trivial it was an incredible stay and we'll definitely plan on booking again in the future. Thank you for everything.
Fantastic view from balcony, spacious, beautifully decorated and wellappointed property with very comfortable beds. We really appreciated the welcome pack, delicious cake and tea supplies to get started. Would love to stay again.
Deborah
Beautiful comfortable home with spectacular views. Beds were the most comfortable we have ever slept in. We appreciated the welcome extras of coffee milk biscuits and jam. Great location for exploring the Lake District. Easy parking. Just perfect we look forward to returning again to Harrison Stickle.
Sandra
Absolutely stunning.
This is the second time we have stayed in this property. The location is perfect, the view at the back, stunning, the combination of open plan kitchen and living space is thoughtful and extremely comfortable. We loved the underfloor heating and fireplace and parking facilities and the extra gym membership a lovely bonus. We left you with some extra logs, fireflighter, smokless coal, some more dishwasher tablets and hopefully a well kept property! Thank you kindly.
A delightful property. The owners have thought of everything including a lovely welcome pack. Everything is bright, clean, modern but with the added bonus of an open fire. The views are spectacular and the bus stop one minute walk means you can ditch the car and explore Ambleside, Grassmere and Keswick. A good, reasonably priced restaurant opposite bus stop. What more could you want? An outstanding property.
Kenneth
Thoroughly enjoyed our week in this lovely cottage. It is extremely comfortable, and has wonderful views over Lake Windermere . The weather was not very good, which made it all the more important to stay in a cottage with high standards, and Harrison Stickle is such a cottage. We would highly recommend it, and hope to return in the future.
Great property in a great location just a few minutes walk to the shops in bowness. The owner was doing her final checks when we got there lovely lady and the house was immaculate also the owners son came to sort the central heating out and when he had sorted the problem built us a fire till the heating got going so would like to thank him especially as it was a Sunday he came out. The house has beautiful views from upstairs and downstairs bedrooms plenty of parking. Thanks for a lovely holiday. PS thanks to Julia from lakelovers for dealing with our problem so quickly have been booking my holidays with lakelovers for many years and would recommend them to anyone kind regards Gary.
We have been to many of your amazing Sykes holiday cottages over the last 3 years but this has to be our favourite! !! WOW!!!! The view is absolutely spectacular!!! The location is perfect for being so close to Lake Windermere, the marina and for fantastic restaurants and shops which are within a 5 minute walking distance. The location is also great for exploring the Lake District as it is so central. The cottage itself is beautifully furnishedinterior designed and so comfortable especially the king size bed!! We had a wonderful night's sleep everynight. It is extremely well equipped too! Short of nothing. We arrived and had a lovely welcome basket and beautiful hand picked flowers from the fabulous garden in every room. We will definitely be back to Harrison Stickle! Jane
Hi, We have been to Harrison Stickle cottage before, in 2023, so knew what to expect, as we so enjoyed our previous stay, it is a lovely property, with a fantastic view. Unfortunately our 2024 stay was not so good 1 The general property and garden maintenance was not so good. 2 The gutters on the porch and roof at the front of the house were over flowing and pouring water over the steps on the porch. This meant on a couple of occasions, we got soaked just getting into the house. 3 There are no instructions as far as we could see for recycling. 4 The brown marks streaked down the frontporch area of the house suggest the leaking gutters have been like that for some time. 5 The gutter to the rear of the house overflowed, causing water to splash to the ground outside of the bedroom, all through the night! 6 The balcony was a bit of a mess, it looked dirty as the steelwork was covered in green mold and slippy! The owner warned us about the state of the balcony, she said it was rust. I cleaned a portion of the steel decking and that worked. All it needed was about 30mins with a power washer!!! that was very disappointing. 7 The door mat outside of the patio doors onto the balcony needs to be renewed, it had small plants growing out of it and it was pushed to one side. 8 The steel decking on the patio has a number of dips in its surface, causing water to seriously pool and that causes the green mold. A few drill holes would allow the water to drain away and the steel deck to dry out. 8 The wooden furniture was a bit of a mess, with paint flaking off the table and chairs. 9 The garden was very overgrown compared to last year. 10 The stoneworksteps on the garden paths were crumblingloose and displaced, making it a bit tricky and a bit dangerous for some! 11 There was no key we were told that it was lost to the secure bikeshed and the use of this bike storage is advertised in the brochure! 12 There was still no freezer, we mentioned this last year on the first day the owner mentioned that a small freezer would be set up, but that never happened. We never got any more feedback that week regarding the freezer. 13 There is very little storage for general food items in the kitchen. I hope this helps, kind regards, Mr A Garrett and party 2682023
The property proved most satisfactory! It is obvious that the owners went out of their way to make sure that any need is provided for. The cottage is located in a great place it is beautifully furnished and very cosy. Lakelovers proved to be unsatisfactory in their handling of our booking. Their statement Please be aware that we are unable to accommodate early check in or late check out requests is unacceptable since there are times when some flexibility is needed. A day before the end of my stay, I requested one hour delay in the checkout time. I received no reply
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