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Woodside West, Bowness

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4.8
out of 5
Guest Rating
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4.8
out of 5
Cumbria » Bowness
Sleeps up to 4
Bedrooms: 2

Woodside West is a contemporary two-bedroom cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere with views over the village bowling green towards Lake Windermere. This stylish property sleeps four guests across a king-size bedroom with en-suite and a double bedroom. You'll find three bathrooms in total including a separate shower room and ground floor facilities.

The cottage sits in a quiet cul-de-sac yet places you minutes from Bowness shops and restaurants. Windermere train station is 1. 5 miles away. The property offers off-road parking for two cars and a private sun terrace with furniture.

Inside you'll discover a modern kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and microwave.

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About Woodside West

Woodside West is a contemporary two-bedroom cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere with views over the village bowling green towards Lake Windermere. This stylish property sleeps four guests across a king-size bedroom with en-suite and a double bedroom. You'll find three bathrooms in total including a separate shower room and ground floor facilities.

The cottage sits in a quiet cul-de-sac yet places you minutes from Bowness shops and restaurants. Windermere train station is 1.5 miles away. The property offers off-road parking for two cars and a private sun terrace with furniture.

Inside you'll discover a modern kitchen with gas hob and electric oven, dishwasher, fridge-freezer and microwave. The lounge provides comfortable seating with TV and DVD player. A ground floor utility room houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. Gas central heating keeps you warm throughout.

The World of Beatrix Potter sits 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Brockhole visitor centre is under 2 miles (6 minutes). Ambleside awaits 5 miles north (12 minutes). Kendal lies 7 miles south (15 minutes).

Woodside West suits couples and small families wanting central location with peaceful surroundings. Return guests praise the spotless presentation and those two parking spaces.

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Woodside West Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Woodside West 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
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3BX
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1LJ
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3HQ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1LA
Brant Fell Summit
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 3AE
Claife Heights
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0LP
Booth's Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 1.3 miles
LA23 1DY
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA23 3BT
Lakeland Store
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 1BA
Bowness Pier
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3JT
World of Beatrix Potter
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3BX
Brockhole on Windermere
Distance: 2 miles
LA23 1LJ
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3HQ
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA23 1LA
Brant Fell Summit
Distance: 1.8 miles
LA23 3AE
Claife Heights
Distance: 3 miles
LA22 0LP
Booth's Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 1.3 miles
LA23 1DY
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 0.2 miles
LA23 3BT
Lakeland Store
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Bus Station
Distance: 1.4 miles
LA23 1BA
Bowness Pier
Distance: 0.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA23 3JT

Is Woodside West Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The cottage provides a highchair for younger children and sits close to family attractions. The World of Beatrix Potter is 1.5 miles away. Brockhole visitor centre offers adventure playgrounds and treetop nets under 2 miles from the property. Lake Windermere boat trips depart from Bowness pier within walking distance. The property has stairs to negotiate which may not suit very young children.
For Couples
Woodside West offers couples a peaceful retreat in a quiet cul-de-sac yet keeps you steps from Bowness restaurants and lakeside walks. The king-size bedroom features an exceptionally comfortable bed and en-suite facilities. Enjoy morning coffee on the private sun terrace overlooking the bowling green. The modern kitchen lets you prepare romantic meals together. Two parking spaces mean easy exploration of Lake District viewpoints and country pubs.
Pet Friendly
Woodside West does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all bookings. If you're travelling with dogs you'll need to find alternative accommodation in the Bowness area. Many other Lake District cottages welcome pets but this particular property is kept pet-free for guests with allergies or preferences for animal-free environments.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Woodside West

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BT

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Woodside West

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Woodside West does not have a hot tub. The property does offer a private sun terrace with furniture where you can relax outdoors.
Is it pet friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at Woodside West. The property operates a strict no-pets policy for all guests.
How many people does Woodside West sleep?
The cottage sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. The main bedroom has a king-size bed with en-suite and the second bedroom has a double bed.
What parking is available?
Private off-road parking for two cars is included. This is a significant benefit in Bowness where parking can be challenging.
How far is it from Lake Windermere?
The cottage sits in central Bowness with views towards Lake Windermere. You can walk to Windermere Lake Cruises pier in just a few minutes from the property.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are provided for your stay. The property comes fully equipped for self-catering breaks.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The modern kitchen includes an electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, fridge-freezer, microwave and all essential cooking equipment. A ground floor utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer.
How close is the nearest train station?
Windermere train station is 1.5 miles from the cottage. There's also an excellent bus service on the doorstep connecting you to attractions throughout the Lake District.

Woodside West Reviews

Christine
Woodside West is a lovely house to stay in. Home from home. Comfortable and very clean and excellent position for getting out and about. Hope to return.
Excellent property in an excellent location. We have visited 9 times now and will be going back again soon. The property is kept immaculately clean by the housekeeper Jane who deserves a special mention.
Great location, well equipped.
Mathew
This was our 3rd stay at Woodside west the accommodation is great for comfort and a nice quiet location and still handy as everything is only a few minutes walk away would highly recommend this property . Kind regards , Caroline and Matt ,
Samantha
We have stayed in the area before but the parking puts us off coming back. This property has great & easy car parking which together with previous good reviews made us book. We wasnt disappointed & will definitely return.
Our third visit to Woodside West and what a lovely property to return to after wet and windy walks on the fells! Warm, cosy and comfortable accommodation with excellent, easy access to shops and restaurants and dedicated parking spaces. Highly recommended.
Gillian
Very clean, very comfortable! Great location and was a very homely property. Jane was friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Catherine
Well equipped, clean and a great location. my heart sank on arrival on having to carry my luggage up 3 floors of stairs! But once in not a issue It is also stated that there are views of the lake you would have to squint to see a lake. small patio as there was a little table and chairs shown in the pictures which were actually at the front in the car park. Not a big deal as in November we were not sitting outside. We had a extremely comfortable stay and would return.
Brilliant location for a lovely comfortable for home for exploring Bowness on Windermere and the surrounding area. We have stayed at this house many times over the years and continue to go back. The property is spacious and well appointed. There is great parking and it is lovely and quiet. It only takes a few minutes from leaving the property to be in the main street for shops, bars and restaurants.
Had a brilliant holiday. Cottage was spotless and well equipped. Convenient location right on the bus route. Will be back.
Superb property, our 8th visit and we have already booked again for May 2026. Excellent location being very central for all amenities in Bowness and Windermere but quietly tucked away with off road parking for 2 cars. Always immaculately clean and well presented, thanks to Jane the housekeeper.
Had a great week in Bowness. The house is comfortable and well equipped....also well situated in the town. The weather was fabulous so enjoyed getting out and about in the beautiful Lake District.
Lovely comfy cottage, fantastic location which benefits 2 large parking spaces. It is immaculately clean thanks to Jane and is very well equipped. The main bedroom has the most comfortable bed I have slept in and both the main bathroom and ensuite have large showers. The utility is located on ground floor and very spacious for drying wet walking clothes. The exit from the cottage is slightly banky but still ok for 2 unfit pensioners like ourselves. Needless to say I have already booked Woodside West for our next holiday.
Stephen
Excellent amenities and comfortable clean accommodation really made for a great break.
Woodside West was fabulous! We had a fantastic week in BownessOnWindermere and staying at Woodside West made it even better. The cottage is beautiful, exceptionally clean, comfortable, had everything we needed and more. The car parking spaces and outside seating area was an added bonus we sat outside in the sun most evenings. We enjoyed it so much we have already booked our stay for 2026!! Thank you so much to the owners for this fabulous holiday home x
We really enjoyed our stay at Woodside West. The property is in an excellent location within in easy access to all that Bowness and Windermere has to offer. The 2 car parking spaces are a real bonus. The property is well equipped clean and well maintained and has a homely feel. Would definitely recommend and we hope to visit again soon.
A very convenient location with an excellent bus service on the doorstep. The property is really well equipped, very clean and very comfortable.
Steven
Beautiful stay, I could go on and on about the quality and facilities, but its easier to keep it to one word. Exceptional!! See you again soon Steve,Jane & Jess Tellwright
Melanie
Excellent property in a great location. Car parking is a big bonus.
Woodside West is a home from home. The location is ideal, so close to shops, cafs and restaurants and yet really quiet, tucked away as it is. The interior is excellent too. It's impeccably clean, spacious and very cosy and comfortable. We particularly appreciated the Christmas decorations which brightened a somewhat wet and gloomy week.
Lovely property and very good response from Jane the housekeeper
We've stayed at Woodside West several times now. Everything has stayed exaxtly the same over the years! The lady who services the propery was excellent very helpful and friendly.
Ashley
Second visit to 1 Woodside West. We love the location accessibility to both Windermere and Bowness. The convenience of having a dedicated parking spot. Well appointed and very clean.
The cottage is well placed in a central but quiet location. Its very comfortable,clean and well equipped. Sykes photo of the patio is very misleading as its just in the car park and others seemed to use it. In late September that didnt matter but it may to some people. Overall its a very good holiday home with a large ground floor utility room useful for walking gear
Really enjoyable stay in this property. Well kitted out and very clean and comfortable. Excellent location, right in town centre. Easy parking
Cottage was well appointed, clean and comfortable. Slightly odd layout over three floors, with two flights of stairs to negotiate to bedrooms with suitcases on arrival and departure. Description referring to patiosun terrace and garden maybe stretching things slightly. Private offroad parking a godsend during the extremely busy time of our stay August 24. Access back to the main road in the car a bit precarious though. Overall, a lovely place to stay, with good access to Bowness, Windermere and beyond. Would recommend.
A very comfortable cottage, in a quiet location within the Bowness area, with the added convenience of good parking
Beautiful house, very comfortable. Shame about the weather!
Woodside West ticks every box and we were so pleased to have found it , its our favourite holiday cottage now. Very clean and comfortable and great parking too. Cant wait to return ! Thank you too Jane for being very kind and helpful after discovering we had left something behind .
Shirley
The listing on the website was inaccurate as it says the property is over 2 floors then goes on to describe 3, which it actually is. Not a problem for us but might be for some people especially getting all the food shopping to the kitchen upstairs and suitcases up two flights to the bedrooms. The photo of the outside space is misleading, its not private in the sense of not being overlooked as its in the car park area, but it is only used by this property. We didnt like it and didnt want to use it.
Woodside West is a lovely property. Well equipped, very tidy and a great location. My only criticism is that it is advertised as being on 2 floors, its actually on 3 floors. Lots of stairs! It is also stated that there are views of the lake. This is simply not true. Very misleading.
This is an excellent cottage in a good location. There are lots of places to eat and transport facilities are good.
Jackie
Woodside West is a home from home. Its clean and comfortable with everything you need .The location is great as its just off the Main Street yet far enough away to be really quiet. The parking space is essential as Bowness gets very busy. We have stayed here before and look forward to staying again. The only thing is the house has a lot of stairs and there is a bit of a bank to climb from the property to the main road so it is not suitable if you have mobility issues.
Superb property and excellent location. Our 7th visit and will be returning again.
Elizabeth y
We loved this property. It is ideally located in the heart of Bowness and Windermere and yet in a quiet cul de sac with pleasant views. The house is beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need and it was spotlessly clean.
A really lovely house, immaculate inside pictures did not do it justice. Very impressed how nicely furnished it was it had everything we needed and a great location and good parking. Nice and warm and cosy and we loved our stay there. We will definitely go back there as can not fault it at all. A really pleasant place to stay. Thank you.
We have stayed at the property 4 times now and love it. The location is fab and it is really well laid out. The only issue we had this time was with the heating. It would not come on before 9am ish and after 9pm ish. This was inconvenient at best. When we arrived on Friday tea time it was working fine but we could not turn it on Saturday morning. I phoned Lakelovers and they were going to send someone out. I then phoned back to say that it had started working about 9am so nobody came out. I appreciate I should have phoned back because we had this problem all week. We were out all day one day, returning after 9pm and could not get any heating on at all.
Great place to stay
A great cottage which is very central just a short walk away from the shops, bars and restaurants. The cottage was very clean and the kitchen was very well equipped. We will be back!
Ashley
Fabulous location and well appointed. This holiday let was extremely comfortable. Great to have parking. Wouldnt hesitate to stay here again.
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