Hare's Breath

sleeps 8 8
4 bedrooms 4
4 bathrooms 4
 dogs allowed
 adults only
5 star5 star5 star5 star5 star

Cottage with open fire,

Nestled in a fantastic location close to the iconic Lake Windermere in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria is Hare’s Breath. This luxurious holiday home boasts an open-plan, stylish interior adorned with contemporary appliances and charming features including dry stone walls, exposed beams and A-frames and a crackling woodburning stove, a truly breath-taking setting for families or friends looking to explore the myriad of Lakeside attractions. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and sink into the plush corner sofa to warm your feet by the gentle glow of the woodburning stove; the perfect place to unwind after a day full of exploration. Later, wander into the fully-equipped kitchen to help rustle up hearty meals for the whole family with the help of the state-of-the-art appliances; enjoy the fruits of your labour at the spacious dining table and raise a toast to your getaway. While the evening away with a bit of healthy competition in the billiards room fitted with a bar or savour the last light on the patio which houses a barbecue, perfect for alfresco affairs. When the stars fill the sky climb the stairs to the first floor to choose between four sumptuous bedrooms fitted with Smart TVs; choose between a king-size with en-suite bathroom, two king-sizes with en-suite shower room, one of which has a Juliet balcony or a twin with en-suite shower room. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic abode, head straight for the lake where you can admire breath-taking views across the water, enjoy a leisurely boat trip or try something more adventurous by taking to the open water on kayaks or paddle boards. There are plenty of attractions appealing to the whole family including Windermere Golf Club, the National Trust site of Hill Top, The World of Beatrix Potter or Blackwell. Venture further afield to explore Holehird Gardens, the preserved farm of Townend or visit famed lake towns like Grasmere to tour the Wordsworth Museum or his former home. Outdoor enthusiast will also be in their element thanks to the abundance of walking, hiking and cycling opportunities in the area; meander through dense forest to find Stock Ghyll Force waterfall or summit peaks like Claife Heights, Brant Fell and Orrest Head for picturesque panoramas. Adventure awaits at Hare’s Breath.

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Guests: 1 guest
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Contact: Sykes Cottages
01244 500 540

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Leisure facilities & entertainment:

internet access tv games room

Accommodation layout and features:

Ground Floor, Bedroom 1:
King size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 2:
King size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 3:
King size bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 4:
Single bed(s)Single bed(s)bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 5:
bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 6:
bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 7:
bed linen
Ground Floor, Bedroom 8:
bed linen
Kitchen:
microwave dishwasher freezer laundry facilities
Bathroom:
shower  towels

More about the property:

Central heating open fire parking garden

Best suited for:

Family friendly features:

Adults only

Dog friendly features:

dogs allowed

Accessibility features:

Location:

Windermere, Cumbria

Windermere is close by to Bowness on Windermere and is one of the jewels of the English Lake District. Windermere offers plenty of shops, bars and restaurants. The main attraction of this part of Cumbria is Lake Windermere, a huge lake where you can enjoy boating and feeding the swans.


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Description

The living areas in this holiday home consist of an open-plan living space with kitchen equipped with two electric ovens, 5-ring electric hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer and dishwasher, a dining table for eight and a sitting area with Smart TV and woodburning stove and utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and a billiards room with billiards table, bar and Smart TV. The bedrooms all contain Smart TVs and consist of king-size with en-suite bathroom, a king-size with en-suite shower room, a king-size with Juliet balcony and en-suite shower room and a twin with en-suite shower room. Outside there is off-road parking for four cars, a patio with furniture and barbecue and wrap-around balcony. Within 0.5 miles there is shop and 0.4 miles a pub and Lake Windermere. One well-behaved dog welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are all included in the price. Explore the Lake District at Hare's Breath. Note: There may be limited head height in the twin bedroom when set out as a super-king-size. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: Sorry, this property cannot currently accomodate arrivals on Fridays. Saturday arrival by prior arrangement only, please enquire.Sorry, this property cannot currently accommodate arrivals on Fridays. Saturday arrival by prior arrangement only, please enquire.

Things to do nearby:

Near beachFishing availableGolf course nearbyLocal Pub

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More about luxury holidays in Cumbria

Cumbria is a predominantly rural county, perfect for a luxury country cottage retreat. Considered one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, Cumbria and the Lake District encompasses not only the Lakes but the Eden Valley, the North Pennines, the Furness Peninsula and part of the Yorkshire Dales. Also described as the ‘Adventure capital of the UK’ Cumbria boasts a fantastic variety of sporting opportunities, including walking, cycling, climbing, caving, ballooning and canoeing. However Cumbria also receives visitors that are just looking to relax and enjoy their surroundings and the interesting places to visit including gardens, museums, art galleries, historic sites and amazing theatres and family attractions. The diverse landscape and scenery found in Cumbria and the Lake District is the perfect setting for a luxury country cottage retreat as it is some of the best in the UK and well worth experiencing first hand. Why not surprise your partner and book a romantic luxury retreat for two to Cumbria and take in the amazing views.

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