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High Lake, Bowness

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4.6
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4.6
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Cumbria » Bowness
Sleeps up to 4
Bedrooms: 2

High Lake is a two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere. This well-equipped property sits quietly off the main streets yet remains just a 5-10 minute walk from the centre. The apartment sleeps four guests and includes private parking for one car.

Bowness-on-Windermere offers direct access to Lake Windermere within a 10-minute walk. The town provides shops, restaurants and pubs all within easy reach. Excellent public transport connections make exploring the Lake District straightforward.

The accommodation features one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom. The bathroom includes a corner bath and separate shower cubicle. The fully-equipped kitchen contains an induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave.

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About High Lake

High Lake is a two-bedroom first-floor apartment in Bowness-on-Windermere. This well-equipped property sits quietly off the main streets yet remains just a 5-10 minute walk from the centre. The apartment sleeps four guests and includes private parking for one car.

Bowness-on-Windermere offers direct access to Lake Windermere within a 10-minute walk. The town provides shops, restaurants and pubs all within easy reach. Excellent public transport connections make exploring the Lake District straightforward.

The accommodation features one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom. The bathroom includes a corner bath and separate shower cubicle. The fully-equipped kitchen contains an induction hob, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. A 4K Smart TV and broadband keep you connected. Both cot and highchair are available.

Windermere Train Station lies 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Ambleside sits 5 miles north (15 minutes). Kendal is 7 miles distant (20 minutes). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is just 0.5 miles away (2 minutes).

High Lake suits families and couples wanting a well-located Lake District base with private parking. The apartment combines town access with peaceful surroundings.

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High Lake Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding High Lake 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 Attraction
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 1LA
Brant Fell Summit
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3AE
Lake Windermere Shoreline Path
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 3HQ
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 1.3 miles
LA23 1BQ
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3BT
Lakeland Store Windermere
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Bowness Pier
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 3HQ
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA23 3NB
World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 1LA
Brant Fell Summit
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3AE
Lake Windermere Shoreline Path
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 3HQ
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 1.3 miles
LA23 1BQ
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3BT
Lakeland Store Windermere
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 1BA
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Bowness Pier
Distance: 0.6 miles
LA23 3HQ
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 2.1 miles
LA23 3NB

Is High Lake Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
High Lake welcomes families with children. A cot and highchair are available on request. The apartment contains a cupboard full of board games for entertainment. A shared garden provides outdoor space with a small table and chairs. The location puts you within walking distance of the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Windermere Lake Cruises, both offering child-friendly activities.
For Couples
Couples will appreciate the peaceful location just off Bowness's main streets. The king-size bedroom provides comfortable accommodation. Walk to lakeside restaurants and pubs in under 10 minutes. The corner bath offers relaxation after days exploring the fells. Private parking removes stress. The well-equipped kitchen means you can prepare romantic meals. Excellent transport links make exploring Ambleside and surrounding areas straightforward.
Pet Friendly
High Lake does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in the Lake District, you will need to search for alternative properties that specifically welcome dogs. Many Lakelovers properties do accept pets, but High Lake is not one of them.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at High Lake

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BU

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about High Lake

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, High Lake does not have a hot tub. The apartment does feature a bathroom with both a corner bath and separate shower cubicle for guest comfort.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at High Lake. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does High Lake sleep?
High Lake sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The accommodation includes one king-size bedroom and one twin bedroom with comfortable sleeping arrangements.
What parking is available?
The property provides private parking for one car. This dedicated space is particularly valuable given the busy nature of Bowness-on-Windermere during peak seasons.
How far is it to Lake Windermere?
Lake Windermere is a 10-minute walk from the apartment. Bowness town centre with its shops and restaurants is just 5-10 minutes away on foot.
Is the apartment suitable for babies?
Yes, High Lake welcomes families with babies. Both a cot and highchair are available on request and the washing machine proves particularly useful for families.
What kitchen appliances are provided?
The kitchen includes an induction hob, electric oven, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and toaster. All utensils, dish towels and cleaning supplies are provided.
Is there WiFi at the property?
Yes, broadband and WiFi are provided throughout the apartment. The property also features a 4K Smart TV for entertainment during your stay.

High Lake Reviews

Michael
We really enjoyed our stay at High Lake. Everywhere was spotless with everything included we could need. The decor was tastefully done and we felt relaxed and comfortable during the entire stay. It is in a great location for local shops and not far from the Lake. The parking was ideal.
Sandra
It was like home from home with everything needed for a good stay
Frances
Excellent well presented and very clean, everything provided, including hair dryer and hot water bottles. Ideal location just a short walk to shops and the lake attractions, has parking space which is an added bonus. Just leave the car and 5 minute walk to town. The apartment is on first floor so only a short flight of stairs in communal area. Some comments mentioned noise, just the odd background noise you would expect from holiday activity, our stay was generally quiet. Highly recommend this accomadation.
Perfect for our needs. Perfect location. Easy short work to heart of Bowness. Very clean and simply presented.
Very clean in a great location
Philip
Comfortable, well equipped apartment with private parking, and bigger than we expected. Good location within walking distance of Bowness shops, pubs and restaurants. Great base for exploring the Lake District.
This was our second time at High Lake, and I'm sure it won't be our last. The property is clean, tidy and has the benefit of a dedicated parking space, ideal if you want to explore the surrounding areas like we did. It's close to the shops, pubs and restaurants too. Definitely recommended!
Jeremy
A return visit to High Lake and had an enjoyable stay. Everything we needed and close to amenities.
We had a lovely stay here for a few days with our 6 month old baby. The apartment was clean and tidy, the washing machine and dishwasher were really handy to have! We'd have no qualms about staying here again. Thanks!
Just had a lovely 2 weeks here in snow, wind and rain but it was still lovely. Good facilities and a comfortable stay, washing machine a bonus. Well placed for town and country walks. Mainly quiet from neighbours and certainly good nights sleep. Would come again.
Charlotte
We had a lovely 2 night stay here in December with our almost 2 year old. The apartment was clean and cosy with everything we needed. The layout was perfect with a young child and the location was fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay, we would definitely stay again and recommend to others. Thank you for a lovely stay.
This was a very good property. We were very happy with it except for one problem. The parking was fine, the equipment was fine as was the bed, the shower, everything really. The reason we would not recommend it is the neighbours. I'm amazed that a relatively new property has such poor noise insulation. On Friday and Saturday night we had neighbours. We could clearly hear them shouting at each other. It was terrible to hear such a row. In the end we turned the TV up loud to try and drown it out.
Cristian
Lack of hot water issue needs to be addressed.
Lovely apartment, very clean and tidy, spacious too. Only 5 minutes walk down to Bowness and all that it offers. Dedicated parking space is a bonus too. Staff were also very helpful when i had a query.
Narasimhulu
Very happy about the facilities and cleanliness.
Very well equipped.
Gordon
As previously mentioned, noise from attached properties could sometimes be heard, but not really a huge problem. Accommodation advertised as having a shared garden but not really practical as was just a small garden table & 2 chairs on the lawn!! Beds were extremely comfortable & slept like a log every night! Extremely well situated for both Bowness & Windemere & local busses, meaning we didn't need to use the car all week. A welcome pack would have been nice, as with most properties, for anyone arriving late. Overall though, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
The apartment was the perfect base for our stay. Just a short walk away from all the shops etc. It was very well equipped, comfortable and homely. The walls are quite thin so you can hear the neighbours next door but other than that I could not fault it, and would stay again.
Rebecca F
So great we have booked for next year
Darren
A nice apartment in a good location but there is a serious noise issue with this property. You can hear TV and talking from both upstairs and downstairs. We could even hear someone snoring in the flat upstairs. We had to use ear plugs in order to get any sleep. We found dirty crockery in the kitchen and didn't use the oven because it smelled of fish.
Last year at the same property I informed you that the steam iron was leaking water badly and I informed you I thought it was dangerous. On our return found same iron there.
The appartment was as lovely as it looked on the website. It was particulrily well equipped for self catering a cooking proper meals. The heating worked well but was rarely needed and the appartment felt warm when you walked in which is often not the case with electric heating when it is cold outside. I enjoyed the bath but was pleased it took less time to fill then expected because of it's eco friendly design. The little block of appartments was well presented and it was quiet with plenty of parking and in a lovely neighbourhood but only a short walk to Bowness. What more can you ask? Thank you.
Unfortunately both weekends of our stay Friday and Saturday nights were spoiled by the same group staying in flat one below us started partying at 7. 00pm and finished at 4.40 am with loud music and shouting . Which was a real shame as we thought we had found a real gem of a place to stay as the place is home from home Lack of respect for others really tarnished our stay
Jennifer
This is a lovely little holiday let. It was nice and clean on our arrival and the kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials that you would need if on a self catering holiday we mostly ate out Bowness is perfectly situated to explore all of the lakes, and the apartment is around a 10 minute walk from Lake windermere, and around 5 minutes from the town where you will find plenty of restaurants, coffee shops, pubs and gift shops. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this apartment. We would certainly consider booking High Lake again!
The property itself was excellent, as was the location, although the information pack provided in the property itself could have been better as there was very little other than generic information that I suspect is left in all properties. We were unsure for example what to do with the rubbish at the end of our stay as it was unclear what bins related to the property and we could not find any recycling bin. We also would have liked 2 sets of keys rather than just the 1 set provided.
Lynette
Could do with oven gloves and kitchen tongs in the kitchen. No instructions about emptying rubbish and recycling. No instructions about bedding and towels on checkout. Apart from that, Lovely property, quiet location, spacious and plenty of storage. Great base for exploring the Lakes and handy for bus routes too. Thank you.
Slight disappointment to arrive and find this property no longer has sky tv as advertised but this was where the disappointment ended as this apartment has everything else. It is clean, comfortable, well equipped and homely. The location is one of the best for quietness but is also central for all Bowness amenities. Parking was also great. There was nothing about this little apartment we didn't like and would certainly love to return.
Maxine
Great accommodation and location, an easy walk into Bownwess and Windermere. Very well equipped kitchen. Comfy beds, great to have both bath and shower and easily able to boost hot water when required. The property itself is in a quiet location off the main road. Unfortunately though you do hear noise from surrounding apartments especially the one above, so it depends on how considerate your neighbours are. The only other minor issue was that there was not enough external rubbish bins for flats. Potentially it might also be good to provide a few board games for really rainy days and a small amount of milk in fridge when you arrive so you can have a cuppa without having to go shopping first.
Lovely place to stay. Very central location. 7 minute walk to Bowness and the Lakes or 15mins into Windermere. Very central to then drive the rest of the lake district. Clean place in a quiet area. Lots of private parking.
Great location in Bowness with easy access to so much even without using the car. Nice quiet area in general although being an apartment this does seem to depend on how noisy your upstairs neighbours are as the ceiling wall soundproofing would not appear to be that thick. But the apartment itself is ideal with everything you could ask for and felt very homely and comfortable. Have visited the area before and will definitely be back again.
No.4 High Lake was very comfortable and my stay there was very satisfactory. Most important to me is cleanliness, which is even more important than facilities, and on this point I am pleased to say the accommodation was spotless and presented in an immaculate manner. Also the facilities were first class. I wonder whether the cleaners reported back to you as to how they found the property after I left, maybe they thought cleaners had already been in before them. !
Vanessa
Great location, lovely clean apartment and good facilities for a nice break in the lakes. Having a safe parking space was an added bonus. Thank you.
Valerie
The property is excellent in every way. We have taken holidays for some years in this property and in the last few years it has been refurbished to a superb standard.
Andrew
Excellent location with fantastic facilities. The accommodation had everything you would need.
Rebecca F
A great find near to Bowness village. A lovely light apartment that met our needs well. We enjoyed it here so much we are returning again next year.
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