About The Ridge

The Ridge is a luxury six-bedroom holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This property spans over 6,000 square feet and sleeps 12 guests across six super-king-size bedrooms. Transformed in 2024 by award-winning developers Pin & Pin, it combines mountain retreat style with contemporary lakeside living. Panoramic views over Lake Windermere greet you from every floor.

The location offers direct access to Lake Windermere with paddle boards, kayaks and canoes available at your private dock. The surrounding area includes Bowness (3.4 miles), Ambleside (5 miles) and Grasmere for exploring the Lakes.

All six super-king-size bedrooms feature Smart TVs and en-suite facilities with walk-in showers. Four bedrooms offer zip/link options for twin beds. The property includes a cinema room with surround sound, vaulted games room with pool table, private gym and fully equipped kitchen. A separate boathouse features a spa bath and heated outdoor shower.

World of Beatrix Potter (1.5 miles, 5 minutes), Brockhole (3 miles, 8 minutes), Orrest Head (30-minute walk) and Windermere Train Station (1.5 miles) are nearby.

Perfect for multi-generational family celebrations. The Ridge offers exceptional space and facilities for groups wanting lakeside luxury.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating with underfloor heating
✓2 x fridge, 2 x freezer, 2 x dishwasher, 2 x washing machine, 2 x tumble dryer
✓Smart tvs, surround sound speaker, wifi, pool table
✓Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Private driveway parking for 6 cars
✓Enclosed, rear garden with terrace, patio, barbecue, furniture, and fire pit
✓Outdoor william holland 4 seater spa bath
✓Outdoor kitchen bar
✓Private jetty and moorings, direct access to lake
✓Paddle boards and kayaks available
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop and pub 3.4 miles
✓Note: house manager available to organise extra services and activities
✓Please note :the house is situated on the shore of lake windermere, and because of its location please expect steps and slopes and therefore the house is not suitable for the physically impaired
✓With direct access to the waterfront, it is important that children are supervised at all times
✓This property can only accept bookings that start on a monday or friday

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The Ridge Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding The Ridge 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 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 5.5 miles (10 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 12.8 miles (19 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Gummer's How

Distance: 4.5 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8NP

School Knott

Distance: 4.7 miles (10 min drive)

LA23 2DS

West Windermere Way (Walking Route)

Distance: 7.1 miles (14 min drive)

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 3.4 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 3DB

Gift Shop

Distance: 3.2 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 3HJ

Booths

Distance: 4.9 miles (10 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 4.9 miles (11 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 10.6 miles (20 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Ferry Nab

Distance: 3 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 3JH

Blackwell

Distance: 2 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 5.5 miles (10 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 12.8 miles (19 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Gummer's How

Distance: 4.5 miles (8 min drive)

LA12 8NP

School Knott

Distance: 4.7 miles (10 min drive)

LA23 2DS

West Windermere Way (Walking Route)

Distance: 7.1 miles (14 min drive)

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 3.4 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 3DB

Gift Shop

Distance: 3.2 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 3HJ

Booths

Distance: 4.9 miles (10 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 4.9 miles (11 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 10.6 miles (20 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Ferry Nab

Distance: 3 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 3JH

Is The Ridge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Children aged 3-18 loved The Ridge according to reviews. The property offers a cinema room with surround sound, games room with pool table and darts, plus paddle boards, kayaks and canoes at the private dock. Direct lake access provides endless water fun. Cots and highchairs are available. Supervision is required due to direct water access.

For Couples

The Ridge suits couples wanting luxury space rather than intimate cottages. The outdoor spa bath overlooking Lake Windermere offers romantic evenings under the stars. Six en-suite bedrooms mean total privacy. The cinema room provides cosy movie nights. However, this property works best for groups. Couples might find the 6,000 square feet too large for romantic breaks.

Pet Friendly

The Ridge does not allow pets. This is a strict no-pets policy across the entire property. If you're travelling with dogs or other animals, you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Bowness-on-Windermere area. The property focuses on luxury finishes and furnishings which are maintained pet-free for all guests.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Ridge

The Crafty Baa

Located 3.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

Francine's Restaurant

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AQ

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 3.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Ridge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

The Ridge features a William Holland 4-seater outdoor spa bath overlooking Lake Windermere. There's also a spa bath in the separate boathouse with a heated outdoor shower.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Ridge does not allow pets. This policy applies to all guests staying at the property.

How many guests does The Ridge sleep?

The property sleeps 12 guests across six super-king-size bedrooms, each with en-suite facilities. Four bedrooms can be configured as twin rooms on request.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The property includes a cinema room with surround sound, games room with pool table and darts, private gym and Smart TVs in every bedroom. Paddle boards, kayaks and canoes are provided at the private dock.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there's private driveway parking for six cars. The property is easily accessible from main roads.

What kitchen facilities does The Ridge have?

The fully equipped kitchen includes two fridges, two freezers, two dishwashers, two washing machines and two tumble dryers. There's also an outdoor kitchen bar and BBQ.

How far is The Ridge from local attractions?

World of Beatrix Potter is 1.5 miles away, Bowness is 3.4 miles, Ambleside is 5 miles and Windermere Train Station is 1.5 miles. Orrest Head is a 30-minute walk from the property.

What makes The Ridge suitable for families?

The property offers 6,000 square feet of space with multiple living areas, a cinema room and games room. Cots and highchairs are available, plus water sports equipment for older children at the private dock.

The Ridge Reviews

We had a 3 night stay at The Ridge with some friends 8 of us for a big birthday and it was outstanding. The house is amazing, the pictures which are great just don't do it justice! It was super comfortable, beautifully kitted out and we didn't want for anything. So many amazing touches and details throughout the property. The location is perfect and the views on to Windermere are absolutely stunning. Communication with the house manager was great, both before and during the stay, we had a slight issue with a door during our stay which was remedied within a few hours. Couldn't ask for anymore.....10 out of 10 across the board. We will 100 be back.

Richard

An absolutely superb house it had everything we needed. We would have liked a house manual with instructions.

Lesley

As a family of 8 adults, two 4yearolds and one 10yearold, this house was a perfect size space to enjoy altogether and space for alone time. The games, cinema and gym rooms were a bonus and all put to good use. Great facilities in the kitchen, utility and the BBQ area. Plenty of space on the balconies and terrace, with adequate seating for all. Beautiful views of the garden and Lake Windermere from the house. Plenty of car parking at the front of the house. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. There were issues with the very noisy plumbing and some toilet seats not being fitted properly all were reported. We noticed the cleanliness in some rooms could have been a little better, and the rugs, in the kitchen were curled at the corners, even though we noted nonslip pads underneath. Therefore, we decided to roll the rugs and place them in the utility room to avert any trip hazards for adults and children.

Andrew

Amazing. Could not have been any better. Beth the house manager was fantastic.

Michael

This house is the most beautiful place, it was more than we could of ever dreamt ... This house is the most beautiful place, it was more than we could of ever dreamt of We have made the best memories here the place is unreal The views of the lake are beautiful The interior is wow and well maintained I would highly recommend hiring this house for special occasions I will definitely coming back this beautiful place again Gillian

Richard

The weekend experience was exceptional the photos do not do the property justice, as the actual setting reveals a far more immersive and expansive panorama. The property has been completed to a very high standard of craft and workmanship in every detail. We will be returning

As a family 9 of us we had a great time celebrating Grandmothers 80th birthday. Everything was clean and maintained to a high specification. The only problem was the BBQ, which is gas fired. We had planned to use it one night and there were 3 gas cylinders by the BBQ but all empty. We enjoyed using the canoe and paddle board. Would love to go there again if we had the money.

Stephen

Excellent accommodation, loads of hot water, and we had a very enjoyable time, although it did rain most of the time, but in February it could be expected. Was there for my 70th birthday.

Steven

We had a fantastic time,great place,fantastic outside space,would have no problems recomending friends or family to book it.

Anne ie

Stunning house with an amazing view! Had a lovely few days here with family celebrating my husbands retirement. We will be back!

Colin And Emma

We loved our stay!

Everything about the property was amazing. We enjoyed the Cinema, the Games room, the gym, the facilities at the Boathouse, the jetty and the water sports. All bedrooms were amazing with en suite facilities, all with amazing views over the lake. The Kitchen, Dining Room and lounge were all also amazing. Could not fault anything we were all blown away with the property.

Stuart

Our stay at The Ridge was an amazing week. The house is stunning and provided everything you can imagine making the week so special and memorable. We arrived to meet Beth, and she was amazing in helping us settle in and have access to the house as soon as the cleaners had finished. The boathouse, jetty and access to the lake make this house truly exceptional with the family spending each day out on the paddleboards, swimming, and fishing in such a stunning location. We will definitely be booking again next year, thanks again.

Stunning property and very well equipped for a fabulous family get together

An absolutely outstanding property! We all had the most amazing time at The Ridge. Every time we went out to explore, we couldnt wait to get back to such a beautiful home! It really is one of the best properties you can stay in the Lake District. There is so much space for everyone with plenty to do. The convenience of having SUPs, Kayaks & Canoes accessible at the dock was a real highlight. Beth was amazing in organising our stay with no problems.

Deirdre

Wow! What an amazing property! ! Our family celebration for 12 people was fantastic. So much space, quality property, very well equipped, plenty to keep us occupied. And that was just in the house! There is so much to do in the Lake District, we definitely need to come back. Thanks to Beth, the house manager, who was very responsive before and during our holiday. Highly recommend Ridge House for a very special holiday.

The property and gardens are absolutely beautiful we had a wonderful week's stay made even better by the weather. The quality of the fixtures and furnishings are top class. It is a very comfortable house with everything you could need. We had a small issue regarding a faulty gas canister for the barbecue but Beth, the house manager, very swiftly resolved this resulting in minimal disruption to our bbq that evening. It was a very enjoyable stay and we hope to return in the future.

Frances

This was an absolutely awesome experience for twelve family members and one we shall all cherish for years to come . Whilst we constantly viewed the pics before our stay we simply couldnt believe that in reality The Ridge was even better than ever we didnt really venture far as everything was there to hand the five children aged 8 3 years had a great time and still talk about their experiences with so much excitement the views from each window are stunning we all loved every minute our five year old said he wanted to stay at The Ridge forever you cant get better than that Fran and family

This is a truly stunning property which has been designed and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Our party covered 3 generations and we all had an amazing time. We made the most of the super location and equipment by kayaking in Lake Windermere, warming up by the log fire, catching a game of pool before winding down with a movie on the huge TV. We can 100 recommend this property to anyone.

We spent 3 night at the Ridge for my dads 80th birthday celebration. We were a party of 12 ranging from 1880 and everyone loved the house and the facilities which allowed us to play darts pool use the cinema chill in one of the many spaces and also paddleboard. Close enough to Bowness and the local pubs to have meals out or spend time in the fantastic property

Nikola

Gorgeous house! Wish we couldve stayed longer. Comfy beds, beautiful interiors, amazing lake views, met by helpful and friendly management.

What an amazing house! We loved everything about it and cant recommend it highly enough. Each floor has wonderful views over the lake, every room is spacious with lovely furniture, the kitchen and dining area are perfect for social meals, every utensil and gizmo you could wish for, the cinema room with surround sound is incredible, the boat house and fire pit are great for lake side entertainment and the house manager Beth was always helpful with local knowledge. We even ventured into the gym once. This house has real wow factor and you will not be disappointed. 10 stars.

A truly amazing stay, the attention to detail in every area of the house is incredible. The facilities and finishing touches throughout the property and grounds are fantastic. The location is perfect with incredible views of Lake Windermere and the Lake District. Will definitely come and stay again!

The Ridge is a true gem! Exceeded all our expectations. We were especially honoured to be the very first guests and everything went so well! Even though it is new, it had a warm livedin feel!The mountain cabin ski chalet vibe was super amazing! It sits on the lakefront and with an amazing hot tub and fire pit, lake swims were made possible in December! All the rooms were so thoughtfully and elegantly put together, beautiful furnishings, and the kitchen deserves special mention both the quality and abundance of tableware and kitchenware made it feel more like our own home or a friends house than a rental. The beautiful screening room large and comfortably fitted all 11 of us, the games room popular with our teenagers, and the views were picturesque!! I especially loved sitting up in bed in the morning and the lake is the first thing I see. Amazing. 20 over 10! The owners are super lovely and thoughtful left us a delightful and large Christmas hamper and the house manager was so awesome. The Ridge was definitely worth the 7plus hours drive from Kensington!

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The Ridge, Bowness-On-Windermere

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