About Whimhowe

Whimhowe is a detached five-bedroom holiday home in Windermere, Cumbria. Located in the Lake District National Park, this property sleeps 10 guests across three floors. The house features Smart TVs and broadband throughout.

The area sits close to Windermere and Bowness. Shops are 0.2 miles away. A pub is 0.5 miles from the property. Ambleside is 5 miles away and Kendal is 8.7 miles distant.

The accommodation includes two ground-floor king-size bedrooms (one with en-suite bath and walk-in shower), one ground-floor twin bedroom and one lower ground-floor king-size with en-suite. There's also a first-floor king-size bedroom. The property has three bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with induction and gas hobs, two microwaves, a conservatory and a sitting room. Off-road parking for six cars is available.

Brockhole on Windermere (2.5 miles, 8 minutes), Orrest Head Viewpoint (1.2 miles, 5 minutes), Holehird Gardens (1.8 miles, 6 minutes) and Blackwell (3.1 miles, 10 minutes) are all nearby.

Whimhowe works brilliantly for large family gatherings. The ground-floor bedrooms suit guests with mobility needs. Two well-behaved pets are welcome.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓Electric oven, oven, induction hob, gas hob, 2 x microwaves, fridge/freezer, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, toaster, kettle
✓2 x smart tvs, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot available
✓Off-road parking for 6 cars
✓Sloping lawned garden to the front
✓Extensive rear patio with furniture
✓Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓There is an extensive park with a large children's area around 20 minutes walk away
✓Please note there is only access to the front garden and rear patio, a section of the rear garden is being landscaped by the owner and has been fenced off until the work is complete
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles, local park 0.2 miles
✓Please note: this property does not accept bookings for hen or stag parties or of groups under the age of 25

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Whimhowe Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Whimhowe 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.

Orrest Head

Distance: 1.4 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Ice house

Distance: 7.3 miles (18 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 9.9 miles (19 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Shammies

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 2FL

School Knott

Distance: 0.9 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 2DS

Dales Way

Distance: 1 mile (5 min drive)

Brød

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 2HJ

The Corner Shop

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 1PY

Booths

Distance: 1 mile (3 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 9 miles (15 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3DS

Orrest Head

Distance: 1.4 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AP

Ice house

Distance: 7.3 miles (18 min drive)

LA22 9LX

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 9.9 miles (19 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Shammies

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 2FL

School Knott

Distance: 0.9 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 2DS

Dales Way

Distance: 1 mile (5 min drive)

Brød

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 2HJ

The Corner Shop

Distance: 0.6 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 1PY

Booths

Distance: 1 mile (3 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 9 miles (15 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Windermere Jetty (Museum)

Distance: 1.6 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3DS

Is Whimhowe Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Whimhowe has space for children to play in the sloping front garden and rear patio. A large children's park is about 20 minutes walk away. The property provides a cot and highchair for younger guests. Five bedrooms mean kids can have their own rooms or share with siblings. Smart TVs throughout keep them entertained. Nearby attractions include Brockhole on Windermere and boat rides from Ambleside to Bowness.

For Couples

Whimhowe is not ideal for couples as it's designed for large groups of 10 guests. The five-bedroom layout and parking for six cars suit families rather than romantic breaks. Couples would find the property too large and better suited to group holidays. The Lake District location offers romantic walks and scenery, but smaller properties would provide a more intimate setting for two people.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved pets are welcome at Whimhowe. The property has a sloping lawned garden at the front and an extensive rear patio where dogs can spend time outdoors. Walks around Windermere and the Lake District National Park provide excellent exercise opportunities. The ground floor layout means pets can access outdoor spaces easily. Local parks are within 0.2 miles for additional walking routes.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Whimhowe

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 2EQ

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 0.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1EU

Francine's Windermere

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1DX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Whimhowe

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

No, Whimhowe does not have a hot tub. The property does have an extensive rear patio with furniture and a sloping lawned garden at the front.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, Whimhowe welcomes two well-behaved pets. The property has a sloping lawned garden to the front and a rear patio where dogs can enjoy outdoor time.

How many people does Whimhowe sleep?

The property sleeps 10 guests across five bedrooms. There are three king-size bedrooms, one twin bedroom and one additional king-size on the first floor.

What kitchen facilities are available?

The kitchen has both induction and gas hobs, an electric oven, two microwaves, a fridge/freezer, separate fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, toaster and kettle. The utility room provides additional space for laundry and storage.

How many bathrooms does the property have?

Whimhowe has three bathrooms in total. Two king-size bedrooms have en-suites with baths and walk-in showers, plus there's a ground-floor bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.

Is there parking at the property?

Yes, there is off-road parking for six cars. This makes the property ideal for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles without parking concerns.

What shops and pubs are nearby?

A shop is 0.2 miles from the property and a pub is 0.5 miles away. Bowness and Windermere town centres with more shops and restaurants are within easy reach.

Are there ground floor bedrooms?

Yes, there are three ground-floor bedrooms including two king-size rooms and one twin. One of the ground-floor king-size bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.

Whimhowe Reviews

Im torn with this review. In general Whimhowe is large and very accommodating to a large party with two onsuites as well a family bathroom and additional toilet and lots of room. My issue was the heating was unreliable cold bathrooms, mold onlong bottom of bath. With 2 calls to Sykes & a WhatsApp from the owner, the issue was not resolved at time of leaving. The rear of the property also looked like a building site.

Graeme

A well equipped cottage probably the best we have stayed in. Clean. Great for all ages other than the walk up the hill from Bowness for those that are not as fit as they once were or with very young ones. Walking from Windermere is ok but its a slog walking all the way up from Bowness after an evening meal and an energetic day. Don't let that put you off though, as the positives outweigh the one downside. There were plenty of eating out options in Windermere and Bowness in the summer when we stayed.

William

Really lovely and spacious property with the most incredible views. Everywhere was spotlessly clean and the kitchen was well stocked. Lots of parking and walkable into Windermere. We had a wonderful week at Whimhowe, thank you!

A family of 10, 3 generations stayed here to celebrate a double 70th birthday. It was the perfect house for us all. Lots of space to spread out. Well furnished, stunning views and well presented. Will be even better when the back terrace is completed. Would highly recommend, will definitely return. Thank you for the chocolates and care packages too.

Beautiful house in a great location Plenty of room Lots of parking Really ... Beautiful house in a great location Plenty of room Lots of parking Really liked the little complementary boxes and the box of chocolates very thoughtful

We had to vacate our original holiday home due to circumstances beyond our control and Whimhowe was one of the listed alternatives. As a multi generational family we found the accommodation perfect for our needs. The house was spacious well equipped and warm. The view from the sitting room window was quite spectacular. The neighbours are extremely friendly and helpful. A point worth making is that Sat nav only directs you to the end of Victoria Road. We had to ask a householder for directions from there. Whimhowe is very central for visiting the wider Lake District and a lovely haven to return to at the end of a busy day. Thank you.

Lindsey

Fantastic accommodation, very clean and spacious. Comfortable beds with quality bedding and lovely sofas. Very well appointed throughout. We will return.

Nicole

We loved staying here! The house is so lovely and fully kitted out. This is the most child friendly place we've stayed at. We really appreciated the extra touches.

A beautiful property with fabulous views. Perfect for our weekend trip with three generations of family. Very clean and well equipped. Only issue was with the main oven which tripped the fuse box a couple of times so had to manage with the small top oven which was tricky when cooking pizzas for 8! Had a great time though and would certainly consider visiting again.

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