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The Oaks, Windermere

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Cumbria » Windermere
Sleeps 25
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 12

The Oaks is a detached country house sleeping 25 guests in High Lindeth Fell near Bowness-on-Windermere. This magnificent Lake District property sits within six acres of private woodland. The house has been refurbished to exceptional standards while keeping original features intact.

The location is perfect. Bowness is just one mile away. Windermere sits 1. 5 miles from your door. Walk to Orrest Head in 30 minutes for spectacular views. The twin towns offer shops and restaurants aplenty.

Accommodation includes 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Ten rooms have en-suite facilities. Ground floor rooms feature a super king-size double and king-size double. First floor offers super king-size doubles, twins, a family room with sofa bed and standard doubles.

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About The Oaks

The Oaks is a detached country house sleeping 25 guests in High Lindeth Fell near Bowness-on-Windermere. This magnificent Lake District property sits within six acres of private woodland. The house has been refurbished to exceptional standards while keeping original features intact.

The location is perfect. Bowness is just one mile away. Windermere sits 1.5 miles from your door. Walk to Orrest Head in 30 minutes for spectacular views. The twin towns offer shops and restaurants aplenty.

Accommodation includes 12 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. Ten rooms have en-suite facilities. Ground floor rooms feature a super king-size double and king-size double. First floor offers super king-size doubles, twins, a family room with sofa bed and standard doubles. The spacious dining room seats 25, and the kitchen has four dishwashers and modern appliances throughout.

Visit World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (1.5 miles, 5 minutes). Windermere Golf Club sits under one mile away (3 minutes). The Lake Ferry departs less than one mile distant (4 minutes). Grizedale Forest offers activities 8 miles away (20 minutes).

The Oaks suits large family gatherings and celebrations perfectly. Two hot tubs overlook stunning grounds. Book for unforgettable group holidays.

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The Oaks Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Oaks 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: 1.2 miles (3 min drive)
LA23 3JT
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Distance: 15.7 miles (24 min drive)
LA12 0DB
Coronation Park
Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3EU
Dales Way
Distance: 1.9 miles (7 min drive)
School Knott
Distance: 2.1 miles (7 min drive)
LA23 2DS
The Cornish Bakery
Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3DB
Gift Shop
Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3HJ
Booths
Distance: 2.7 miles (8 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 2.7 miles (9 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 8 miles (17 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Ferry Nab
Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3JH
Blackwell
Distance: 1.2 miles (3 min drive)
LA23 3JT
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Distance: 15.7 miles (24 min drive)
LA12 0DB
Coronation Park
Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3EU
Dales Way
Distance: 1.9 miles (7 min drive)
School Knott
Distance: 2.1 miles (7 min drive)
LA23 2DS
The Cornish Bakery
Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3DB
Gift Shop
Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3HJ
Booths
Distance: 2.7 miles (8 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 2.7 miles (9 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 8 miles (17 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Ferry Nab
Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3JH

Is The Oaks Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Children have dedicated TV lounge with 54-inch Smart TV. The games room features a pool table for entertainment. Six acres of woodland grounds provide space for outdoor play and exploration. High chairs and cots are available. The family room includes a sofa bed. Multiple lounge areas give kids space to spread out. Bowness attractions include World of Beatrix Potter just 1.5 miles away.
For Couples
The Oaks isn't suitable for couples. This property is designed for large groups of 25 people with 12 bedrooms. The scale and facilities cater specifically to family gatherings and celebrations. Couples would find the space excessive and impractical. The minimum booking requirements and setup favour big groups. Consider smaller Lake District properties for romantic breaks instead.
Pet Friendly
The Oaks does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. This applies to all animals including dogs and cats. The woodland setting and grounds are maintained pet-free. If you need pet-friendly accommodation in the Lake District, you'll need to look at alternative properties. The management team enforces this policy consistently.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Oaks

The Crafty Baa

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EY

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Oaks

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Oaks has two hot tubs located on the main patio area. Both overlook the beautiful grounds and valley views.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at The Oaks. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does The Oaks sleep?
The property sleeps 25 guests across 12 bedrooms. Ten bedrooms have en-suite facilities with one additional bathroom and ground floor cloakroom.
What cooking facilities are available?
The spacious kitchen features electric oven and hob, microwave, four dishwashers, fridge/freezer, ice maker, drinks cooler and tumble dryer. A central island provides extra preparation space for large group catering.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking for 10 cars is available by the main entrance. Additional parking spaces are located approximately 150 yards away if needed.
What entertainment facilities does The Oaks offer?
The main leisure suite includes a pool table, sauna and 54-inch Smart TV. Two other lounges have Smart TVs, plus there's a drawing room with wood-burning stove.
Are there ground floor bedrooms?
Yes, two ground floor bedrooms are available including one designed for wheelchair access. Both ground floor rooms have en-suite shower facilities.
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is at 4 PM and check-out is at 10 AM. All linen and towels are provided for your stay.

The Oaks Reviews

Elaine
We are a group of friends and have stayed 3 times now and always had a fantastic time. Unfortunately the price has risen so much next year, this year will be our last stay. It is such a shame as we have always found The Oaks perfect for our group.
We all thought that the accommodation and facilities were superb. A beautiful quiet location on the hillside very near Bowness. The children, 10 of them aged between 5 and 16, enjoyed the pool table, the hot tubs and the large area of grass for various games. The kitchen was very well appointed with everything one could need. The en suite facilities in the bedrooms were very well received, as was the view from the terrace. We loved staying in The Oaks, just very sad to leave after such a memorable week.. One of the boys told his Mum This is the best holiday ever need we say more. Thank you from Val and Robin
Debbie
Absolutely amazing place. The facilities and deco are outstanding. The pictures don't do it justice. There were 21 of us and there was more than enough space, lots of room so that you're able to find a quiet corner. The view is fab, it was lovely sitting on the patio having our evening meal. The bedroom were very comfortable as were the beds. The kitchen is very well equipped. The whole house was very clean and comfortable. The staff are very friendly and accommodating, checking the hot tubs every morning. Its only a 30mim walk into bowness which is a lovely part of the lake district, lots to do and see. This has been one of the nicest place we have stayed at as a large group. Would highly recommend.
Narrissa
We were amazed with the property. It had everything you need and was absolutely perfect for the size of our party. The house is bigger than we thought which was a lovely surprise. Perfect distance to walk or drive into Windermere. Would highly recommend.
This holiday cottage was a delight to stay at. The place was clean and very well equipped, pretty much all the rooms have their own en suite which was excellent with additional bathrooms downstairs during the daytime. There was 24 of us and it never felt cramped or overcrowded anywhere in the house. The kitchen was excellent with 4 ovens and importantly 4 dishwashers which were well utilised by us! We managed to cook for 24 each day with ease and clean up after while having a relaxing time. The grounds are beautiful and we almost didnt leave the property as there was so much to do there and we felt like we could just sit and watch the scenery all day. The staff beforehand were very helpful and answered all our queries well. We also managed to park arund 6 cars in the driveway which we were pleasently surprised about. Overall an excellent venue and we will definitly consider staying here again.
Lovely house, very well equipped for a big group celebration. Fab location and facilities. We had a small issue with heating in some of the bedrooms and couldn't figure this out but luckily it didn't interfere with the stay. An amazing place to stay. The owners were very accommodating. Much appreciated!
I actually think the pictures didnt do it justice even though the pictures were great, once we turned up and saw the view out the back first hand it blew us away, totally private, huge venue, people actually got lost in it. Loved it from start to finish, will definitely be going back.
We all fell in love with the house. The views, the rooms and the facilities are amazing. The Office was very helpful too.
George
Everything about this property was accurate as per the advertising and top class in reality. Martin the caretaker who met us on arrival was most helpful and none of our party of 18 who stayed at the Oaks had an issue with the property. I will certainly hope to book again ideal for family get togethers. George
The Oaks sounded ideal for my family of 16 adults and 9 children. It turned out to be perfect in every respect. It easily accommodated 25 people with one bedroom unused. We never felt overcrowded, the lounges were very comfortable and homely with fires burning. 3 days and nights with no television requested has to be good! The hot tubs and sauna were amazing. The kitchen was so well equipped and the caterer we used was superb. Can't fault it. 100 we will return.
Nicola
A large and well equipped house for a large family get together. very well set up with enough equipment to cater easily, there is lots of space to spread out with multiple lounges. The dining area is not ideal as it is very narrow meaning you sit 25 people on 4 tables of 67 placed lengthways on each other so very impersonal and isn't a nice social way to eat together. My only other comment would be we didn't feel it was right to ask everyone to strip their bed, collect towels and put them all in laundry bags and to place them near the front door on leaving. This was very unexpected when you consider the price of rental for this property.
Stephen
Stunning location, very clean and comfortable, well maintained,maintenance ... Stunning location, very clean and comfortable, well maintained,maintenance staff very friendly and helpful, definitely worth a visit
The house was spotless and perfect for our group of 20 10 couples. We loved the kitchen and all the different seating areas and several of us enjoyed the hot tub, sauna and pool table. The views were amazing. The kitchen as fabulous and had everything we needed and more! The only constructive comment I can add is that the boys wanted some chalk for the pool que. Other than that everything was perfect.
Booked for family holiday to celebrate 60th birthdays. We had an amazing time. Great to have 10 ensuite rooms plus good sized bathroom for the other two rooms. Good communication from the management team. Loads of space and different lounges to chill and party in. Hot tubs well used . Fab views. 30 min walk to Bowness, uphill on way home, you need to be a quite fit to do this. Minor issues with equipment but management team responsive.
Philip
Fabulous spacious house. Lovely views across the garden. Great location for walking and visiting the area.
Absolutely beautiful property and the perfect get away for a large group to relax and celebrate any occasion! Some slightly tired and lack of attention to detail to maintenance and repairs around the property and also the grounds keepers coming to clear the chairs to the property before check out wasn't welcomed, especially as it is quite an early checkout. 11am would be a far better time!
Had a fabulous day celebrating twins 60th birthday accommodated all of the ... Had a fabulous day celebrating twins 60th birthday accommodated all of the familiy easily 23 people including five children the oaks was absolutely perfect
The cottage is very nice, very big, very clean, the kitchen has all the appliances and accessories, . The children loved it and the adults as well. I am heavily recommend it. We love it.
Vickie
What a weekend! We celebrated a 30th birthday 25 women ages from 18 to 70 The place is fantastic absolutely massive, everything we needed was there , hot tubs kept clean and topped up, Sarah was there at hand if needed, check in was easy and not complicated, the rooms where fantastic clean and tidy fresh bedding on before we arrived. The kitchen was big enough for us to cook a meal for 24 of us and plenty of seating area.... would definitely recommended..... a 25 minute walk into bowness where there were pubs to eat and drink at and easy enough to get a taxi back if needed .... we will hopefully be back in the future
I visited the Oaks with a group of 19 girlfriends last weekend. The Oaks is a very beautiful property with amazing views across a valley and the surrounding area is wonderful with lots to do and good restaurants. The Oaks is a luxury property and is even better than the photographs on the Sykes Cottages site. The interiors are tastefully and well furnished with lots of different seating areas, the kitchen is very well equipped with a large wine fridge which was very important for our party! The bedrooms are luxurious with excellent showers and bathrooms and for such a vast property it was lovely and warm. We thoroughly enjoyed the two large hot tubs and sauna. Sarah from the office was most helpful before and during our stay, as was Martin. Any queries were quickly addressed. We were so impressed we hope to visit again next year. Thank you to everyone at the Oaks.
An outstanding house that delivers in every way. The facilities were superb, there was barely anything missing that you could wish for Maybe a couple of Air Fryers, cleanliness was second to none, the grounds were outstanding and the staff were extremely helpful. We had the house full of people and not at any time did it feel like there wasn't enough space, a really relaxing place to stay. Would highly recommend and we look forward to staying there again soon.
Wonderful property. So comfortable. Unbelievable views. Every room was so well equipped. Martin and Jo looked after us very well. Would recommend for large groups.
Absolutely amazing house with incredible views, facilities and staff. It exceeded our expectations which were already high having viewed the online videos etc. I celebrated my birthday with 22 friends and family and nothing could have been better, we stayed at the house from Friday to Monday never leaving it just making the most of the grounds, hot tub and sauna. If you are thinking of booking dont hesitate you will not regret it! Huge thanks to Sarah and the team
Steven
We have just returned from a 7 day break at this property. We had a group of 25 made up of 12 adults and 13 kids age range 111. The house is fantastic. The grounds and gardens are stunning. The view over the hills is amazing. It really has everything you need for a big group. There are 4 separate lounge areas with several TVs which came in very handy with kids. Some of the TVs have sky too so ideal for watching the golf and cricket while we were there. The house was able to accommodate everyone without ever feeling busy or on top of each other. There is pretty much a bathroom or ensuite for each bedroom. The shower water pressure is excellent. The kitchen is great. Huge open space with 4 ovens and 4 dishwashers. The ice machine was a hit too on the hot days. The facilities are first class the sauna and 2 hot tubs are perfect. There is a pool table too. I asked everyone for their feedback before we left and genuinely nobody had a bad word to say about anything. We would 100 recommend to anyone who is thinking of staying here. Finally the communication from the management team on site is excellent. Thank you to Sarah and Jo for their help with everything. We will be back soon as soon as we can find a date suitable for all 25 of us!
Elizabeth
Excellent location and modern kitchen and bathroom facilities. lots of games and things for the younger element and quiet places for the older people. lovely on site staff who are friendly and helpful.
A wonderful place! Spacious and somehow cosy. The two hot tubs were excellent for adults and the children. Excellent catering suggested and provided for three days. We were 25 people ranging from 10 months to 74years of age and we had travelled from around the world to be together as a family. The oaks gave us exactly what we didnt know we needed. Time and space to be together. Thank you.
Judith
A fabulous house in a beautiful location. Perfect for our large family group of adults. Very well equipped large kitchen. Comfortable ensuite bedrooms and the views from the garden are stunning. We have booked again for next year!
Nicholas
Excellent property. This was our second stay at the property and it did not disappoint.
This property was outstanding, 20 adults and 2 kids, all catered for perfectly, we moved the dining area to the room with the pool table, made more of a square table and it worked better for us, we obviously put it back after.
This is a stunning property for a large family group. Appointed to a very high standard. Fantastic kitchen facilities. A wonderful mix of space to be together and also corners to retire too. The beautiful views were a bonus. Highly recommend.
Lovely property. Close to other rentals on the estate but still very private. Our party didn't have a bad word to say about the place.
Rachael
The Oaks is a beautiful house, 18 of us stayed and it catered for all of our needs. The photos were what drew us to book the house, however, even these do not do the house justice. It is immaculately clean, we had everything we needed and the hot tubs and sauna were a real treat! The showers were hot despite the number of us using them at the same time. The location is wonderful just a short walk into Windermere with some beautiful tracks for us to explore the nearby hillsviewpoints. The views from the house were beautiful too. We would definitely look to book again. Thank you for a wonderful stay, we all had a fantastic time!
This is a very special property. We held a 50th birthday party here over a week in November and had a spectacular time. The house has every comfort imaginable and the sauna, hot tubs and pool table were particularly popular! The huge kitchen was a focal point so well equipped and so many dishwashers, cookers, kettles etc. A number of people commented on how comfortable the beds were. Spotlessly clean. Well done to Sarah and the team they could not have been more helpful!
Howard
The Oaks Country House was perfect for our family holiday. We numbered 21, and were 3 generations from 3 continents UK, USA and Australia. The house is very well equipped, furnished, clean, spacious, and obviously well cared for by the managers. It has a fabulous kitchen area with everything youd need. Communication was excellent and the welcome much appreciated. There was room for everyone, the leisure area was well used, as was the dining room, which easily accommodated our party. We were able to easily access walks and Lake District tourist spots by car and foot. We'd highly recommend a stay here.
What a wonderful place! Everything wonderful, magical and sparkling. We hired for a large group celebrating our friends wedding and it fit the bill and more. Could not have asked for a better location spot the deer! and for so many people in one place we all could find a quiet spot or a noisy one depending on what you wanted. The facilities were great with a cleaner coming each day of our hire to clean the hot tubs, so many ovens, plenty of plates and utensils. Could have done with more mugs and tall glasses but Im now being picky. We loved it and so pleased to have been able to have the privilege to have stayed.
The house was even better than the pictures on the website. It was a perfect location, the owner had thought of everything and we did not want for anything. The local information provided by the owner was really useful. The hot tub maintenance during our stay was excellent. We would definitely recommend the property.
Graham
The property is fantastic with great facilities and great location. We were a family gathering of 24 people yet there was enough space to always find a quiet sitting room or to gather togeher as a large group. The well equipped kitchen and dining facilities mean that we could prepare meals and enjoy them together. The hot tubs were wonderful. If anyone is looking for a large property for a luxury holiday with familyfriends then we can highly recommend.
Shelley
Another wonderful stay at this lovely property with our whole family. The house is extremely comfortable, well equipped and family friendly. The small issue we had in one room was dealt with immediately. We would highly recommend this property.
Holden
The Oaks exceeded our expectations. My extended family 12 of us stayed a week and enjoyed the spacious accommodations 12 rooms, large kitchen 3 refrigerators and 3 dish washers and large dining area seating for 32 with views of rolling hills and grazing sheep. Multiples sitting rooms and places to watch tv, play games and read were also appreciated. Very memorable week in an exceptional property!
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