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Beech Lea, Lakeside

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4.9
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Lakeside
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3

Beech Lea is a spacious holiday home positioned on the southern shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria's Lake District. This property sleeps 8 guests and welcomes two well-behaved dogs, making it perfect for multi-generational families or friend groups. Luxury fittings throughout and high cleanliness standards ensure everyone stays comfortable.

The location offers direct access to England's largest natural lake. You're surrounded by fells, forests and waterside walks. The southern Lake District provides a quieter base than Windermere town whilst keeping everything accessible.

The accommodation features four bedrooms sleeping 8 people total. Multiple bathrooms serve the group well.

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About Beech Lea

Beech Lea is a spacious holiday home positioned on the southern shores of Lake Windermere in Cumbria's Lake District. This property sleeps 8 guests and welcomes two well-behaved dogs, making it perfect for multi-generational families or friend groups. Luxury fittings throughout and high cleanliness standards ensure everyone stays comfortable.

The location offers direct access to England's largest natural lake. You're surrounded by fells, forests and waterside walks. The southern Lake District provides a quieter base than Windermere town whilst keeping everything accessible.

The accommodation features four bedrooms sleeping 8 people total. Multiple bathrooms serve the group well. Social spaces include a fitted kitchen and separate living areas where everyone can gather. Two dogs are welcome, so the whole family can join the trip.

Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Lakeside (1.5 miles, 5 minutes). Grizedale Forest offers mountain biking and Go Ape activities (4 miles, 10 minutes). The World of Beatrix Potter sits in Bowness (5 miles, 12 minutes). Hill Top, her former home, is at Near Sawrey (6 miles, 15 minutes).

Beech Lea suits groups wanting lakeside access with proper space and quality. Book for waterside walks and peaceful evenings.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Beech Lea

Lakeside Location

Direct access to Lake Windermere's southern shore means groups can walk straight to the water for morning strolls and evening views together.

Sleeps Eight Comfortably

Four bedrooms accommodate larger families or friend groups with enough space for everyone to sleep well and enjoy their stay.

Dog-Friendly for Two Pets

Two well-behaved dogs can join your group holiday, so no family member gets left behind at home during your Lake District break.

Luxury Fittings Throughout

High-quality fixtures and furnishings create a comfortable base where groups can relax properly after days exploring the surrounding fells and forests.

High Cleanliness Standards

Strong guest satisfaction ratings for cleanliness mean your group arrives to a spotless property that's ready for your Lake District adventure.

Quiet Southern Shore Base

Away from busy Windermere town but close to attractions, this location gives groups peaceful surroundings whilst keeping everything within easy reach.

Getting To Beech Lea

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Beech Lea by car, take the A590 towards Newby Bridge and follow signs for the southern shore of Lake Windermere. The property is easily accessible with off-road parking available for guest vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, approximately 8 miles away. From there, local taxis can transport your group directly to the property on the southern lakeside.

Off-road parking available
Windermere station (8 miles)
Accessible from the A590

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Windermere Lake Cruises Lakeside
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8AS
The World of Beatrix Potter Bowness
Distance: 5 miles
LA23 3BX
Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0QJ
Lakeside Circular Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 8AS
Finsthwaite Heights
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8AZ
Gummer's How Summit
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1LF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 7 miles
LA23 1DX
Lakeland Store Windermere
Distance: 7.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Newby Bridge Village Shop
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8NA
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8AL
Fell Foot Park National Trust
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8NN
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA12 8AX
Windermere Lake Cruises Lakeside
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8AS
The World of Beatrix Potter Bowness
Distance: 5 miles
LA23 3BX
Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre
Distance: 4 miles
LA22 0QJ
Lakeside Circular Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 8AS
Finsthwaite Heights
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8AZ
Gummer's How Summit
Distance: 3 miles
LA23 1LF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 7 miles
LA23 1DX
Lakeland Store Windermere
Distance: 7.5 miles
LA23 1BA
Newby Bridge Village Shop
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8NA
Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8AL
Fell Foot Park National Trust
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8NN
Stott Park Bobbin Mill
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA12 8AX

Is Beech Lea Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the immediate lakeside access for skimming stones and spotting wildlife. Windermere Lake Cruises from Lakeside (1.5 miles) offer boat trips across England's largest lake. The World of Beatrix Potter in Bowness (5 miles) brings stories to life with interactive displays. Grizedale Forest (4 miles) has Go Ape activities and mountain bike trails suitable for older children seeking outdoor adventures.
Groups Will Love...
The spacious layout sleeping 8 guests makes Beech Lea perfect for group gatherings. Multiple bathrooms prevent morning queues when everyone's getting ready. Separate social areas mean some guests can cook whilst others relax. The fitted kitchen handles meal preparation for larger groups easily. Four bedrooms provide proper sleeping space so everyone gets a good night's rest after exploring the Lake District together.
Pet Friendly
Beech Lea welcomes two well-behaved dogs, making it ideal for families who consider their pets essential travel companions. The lakeside location provides immediate access to waterside walks where dogs can exercise freely. Nearby Fell Foot Park (2 miles) offers open spaces for running. Forest paths around Grizedale (4 miles) give shaded walks on warmer days. The southern shore's quieter setting suits dogs who prefer calmer environments.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Beech Lea

The Swan Hotel & Spa Newby Bridge

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8NB

Lakeside Hotel Restaurant

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8AT

The Derby Arms Witherslack

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6RH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Beech Lea

How many guests does Beech Lea sleep?
Beech Lea sleeps 8 guests across four bedrooms, providing ample space for larger families or groups of friends. Multiple bathrooms and social areas ensure everyone has enough room throughout their stay.
Is Beech Lea pet-friendly?
Yes, Beech Lea welcomes two well-behaved dogs, making it perfect for families who want to bring their pets along. The lakeside location provides excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep for your dogs.
What parking is available at the property?
Off-road parking is provided at Beech Lea for guest vehicles. The property is easily accessible from main roads, making arrival straightforward for groups travelling by car.
What are the sleeping arrangements?
The property features four bedrooms sleeping 8 people in total with luxury fittings throughout. Multiple bathrooms serve the group well and separate social spaces allow everyone to gather comfortably.
How far is Beech Lea from Lake Windermere?
Beech Lea sits directly on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, giving immediate access to the water. Groups can walk straight from the property to enjoy lakeside paths and stunning views.
What attractions are nearby for groups?
Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Lakeside just 1.5 miles away, taking 5 minutes by car. Grizedale Forest with mountain biking and Go Ape sits 4 miles away, whilst Bowness and its attractions are 5 miles distant.
Is Beech Lea suitable for families with children?
Yes, the spacious accommodation sleeping 8 people works well for families with children of all ages. The lakeside location provides safe walking routes and nearby attractions like The World of Beatrix Potter appeal to younger guests.
What facilities does the kitchen have?
The property features a fully fitted kitchen with modern appliances suitable for preparing meals for larger groups. Separate dining and living areas provide space for everyone to eat and relax together comfortably.

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Beech Lea Reviews

Dominic
Beautiful cottage. Felt like a real home. Well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, nice towels something I find is often over looked, and everything was as described on the website. Our favourite parts though were sitting in the sun room and on the patio enjoying the views with a glass of wine. We would definitely go back.
Pamela
Beautiful property, very well situated to discover the Lakes, suited our needs perfectly. Would not hesitate to stay here again. Property owner very helpful before and during our stay. Cant wait to come back .
Beech Lea is top class holiday home. My family incl 2 dogs loved the week over Christmas. The fixtures and fittings are of exceptional standard. The house was immaculately clean. The location is superb for off lead dog walking, vicinity to the Muddy Boot bar and for other attractions such as trips on the Lake. Communication from the owner was excellent. Highly recommended.
Jeanette
An exceptionally wellappointed holiday home with easy walking access to local hikes, 3 good restaurants and the Windermere ferry. Lovely garden room which was ideal for rainy days loved watching the blue tits feeding, and the friendliest robin Ive ever encountered.
Michaela
We were a family of six and one dog and thoroughly enjoyed staying at Beech Lea. All the bedrooms were lovely and comfortable. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. Loved the sunroom for reading on a rainy day in October! We would definitely use again
I cannot fault the house. The photographs do not convey the superb design and the ambiance of the place it felt like a privilege to stay there. It was beautifully clean when we arrived and we thorought enjoyed our time. Alison was just the other end of a telephone should we need it, I just needed inform her when I wanted to start charging my EV and to let her know when I had finished. Location, a five minute walk to both the Lakeside ferry terminal and the footpath up to the fells.
Louise
Beech Lea provided an absolutely wonderful base for our holiday in the Lake District! We had 3 generations of our family with us and our beloved dog too. Everybody was so well catered for in this property. Beautiful decor and so well equipped. Would have no hesitation in staying here again. Fantastic restraunt, Lakeside Inn within a minutes walk from the property, with the most fantastic views of the Lake on your doorstep.
Elzbieta
Beautiful house in great location. Well equipment kitchen, comfortable big beds and great information pack . Four family generations had wonderful time.
Nicholas
Stunning house. Terrible letting company and dreadful service from both Sykes and the property owner. Stole 300 from my bank account despite my asking them not to and tried to demand a further 200 for an allegedly scratched stove. How could an expensive induction hob be scratched by cookware and cleaning provisions provided with the property? Owner unpleasant to deal with and Sykes completely unhelpful. Would discourage anyone from risking using either.
Andrew
I have stayed many times in The Lakes over the years, but usually more in the central areas, such as Ambleside, Grasmere ect. This time we stayed at Beech Lea which was in Newby BridgeLakeside area. We stayed as a family with grown up children and our granddaughter and I have to say, the place was ideal. The house was immaculately clean and spacious and had everything you need. A lovely outdoor patio which we used a lot due to the fantastic weather we had. Across the road is The Lakeside Hotel which we used for some drinks in the afternoon and we caught the steamer to Bowness. No need for the car. Some lovely walks including a walk to The Swan hotel, again no need for the car. Ulverston is well supplied for quality supermarkets which we used when we ate at home. All in all, a fabulous week, which all the family thoroughly enjoyed, matched by amazing weather to give us the perfect week. Definitely would return again in the future.
A lovely holiday home and the owners have thought of everything. Perfect place to spend my 60th birthday with family and watching the deer in the field next to us on our last evening was the perfect way to end the weekend. Thank you to Alison for advice prior to our visit.
Had everything we needed for great stay and would definitely recommend it!
A really well equipped house. Well suited to the 7 of us with 3 cars. It is a fantastic location.
We had a wonderful week at Beech Lea. The house is presented beautifully and was spotless on arrival. The standard of fixtures and fittings is very high. Beds are extemely comfortable. The house is particularly well equipped and especially in the kitchen which we often find lacking in holiday homes. Beautiful bathrooms. The location is great with easy access to lakeside and the ferries, aquarium and walks in Great Knott Wood. Short walk to lakeside Hotel for an evening drink in the bar. Great breakfast at the Swan on the last morning. Delicious dinner at Masons arms at strawberry Bank. Perfect home for a multigenerational family holiday.
Michael
Beech Lea is beautifully built and equipped house, in a fantastic location of the Lake District. We have stayed in quite a few holiday homes around the lakes and this is by far the best. We stayed in Beech Lea over Christmas and had everything required and more to prepare a fantastic Christmas dinner. There are fantastic path walks for us and our dog on the doorstep. The field in front of the property starts a fairly long and hilly path walk for a good hour and more or cross the road to the Ferry and follow a gravel path all the way to the Swan Hotel in Newby Bridge. I don't normally write reviews or return to holiday cottages, but we will be returning to this one when next visiting the Lakes. Thank you Alison for your assistance throughout that helped the experience. Michael, Jane, Izzy & Amelia Lola the Sheepadoodle.
Lindsey
Fantastic standard of accommodation, fabulous throughout and immaculately clean.
Wonderful stay at Beech Lea, the house had everything we needed and it was clean, warm, spacious and beautifully decorated. Great communication from owner. Will be back!
A lovely property and located in a beautiful area of Lakeside. Just a few minutes walk to boats train and aquarium. The house has everything you need and the kitchen is very well equipped. A lovely view from the main bedroom on the first floor. The living areas were very comfortable with fantastic views over the hills. Only disappointment was the weather!!
We have rented lots of cottages and houses and this is right up with the best cleanliness was fantastic and f&fs are excellent. If you dont find what you need either your looking in the wrong place or you dont need it Alison has thought of everything you need highly recommended
Michael
Awesome! Best way to describe this lovely property. Lovely bathrooms with toiletries, nice touch. Beautifully furnished bedrooms, very comfortable beds. A very well equipped kitchen, amazing everything you needed and more including the utility room with washing machine and dryer. The garden room was my favourite, open the bifolding doors onto the patio with lovely views. Nice large patio area ideal for our Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and our grandson who loved it. On a good day you may occasionally see the low flying RAF jets which fly directly over the garden room. Ideally placed for exploring the lakes, nice walk to the Swan. Loved the framed 3D Lake District relief map, so much so Ive bought one for my study. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely come back. The shortbread and vino was a lovely touch. Alison was a lovely host thank you.
This was a very nice house with plenty of space for people to enjoy. The location is convenient for the lake and the railway, there are some lovely walks very close by with excellent views across Lake Windermere. The property has been very nicely furnished and provides a good kitchen and lovely bathrooms. The patio area provides lake glimpses . Overall a lovely property to stay at while exploring the Lakes.
Elaine
Beech Lea is absolutely stunning. The quality of everything is excellent, everything you can think of is provided. The location is peaceful but within walking distance of the Lakeside and the Swan. Somewhere definitely to return to.
The house is amazing, they have everything u need, they go above and beyond, the ... The house is amazing, they have everything u need, they go above and beyond, the house is like home from home, I highly recommend a stay here, myself and family did not want to leave x
We really enjoyed our stay at Beech Lea. The house was very well appointed everything we needed and more. Lovely touches such as the toiletries in every bathroom and all the well labelled cupboards and drawers. Well positioned for trips on Lake Windermere. Loved the walk to and tour of Stott's Park Bobbin Mill and the lovely walk to the Swan Inn and in the surrounding woodland. A perfect spot for a family get together and a relaxing break. Particularly loved the sun room with it's bifold doors. Particularly useful when it's a bit breezy.
Alison
Wow! This property was absolutely amazing! The rooms were spotless tastefully furnished and so many utensils etc in the kitchen you were never waiting for the dishwasher to finish for a mug even with 7 of us Well thought out bedroom and bathroom space Beautiful outdoor area and the garden room was a haven Have stayed in properties up and down the country but this is an out and out winner Lovely touch of shortbread and decent wine Thank you !!!!!
We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. The house is beautifully equipped with everything you could need . Everything has been done to a very high standard. The garden room was a delight and the location is superb for activities for all the family just a few minutes walk from the property. All in all highly recommended and the owner was very helpful.
William
We have stayed in many holiday lets over the years and this was one of the best. The owner has provided detailed easy to follow guides for all the facilities and equipment in the house. The cottage is fitted out to a very high standard, beds are really comfortable, bathrooms were beautiful and kitchen was well equipped. Log burner was great in the evening. easy to use. Location was great, stones throw from ferry and many local walks. As recommended by owners the Swan Hotel via the walk along the railway line was great, good food, friendly staff and we felt great value for money. The garage 5 mins drive from the house is well stocked with most of the essential. We enjoyed the M&S shortbread provided as a welcome gift. Literally we could not fault this beautiful property, the owners should be so proud of their rental property., a home from home indeed. Thankyou for letting us have a relaxing stress free stay in your lovely property.
Absolutely wonderful property to stay in. We have been coming up to The Lakes for the last fifteen years, sometimes up to three times a year. We have stayed in many many cottages and this is just about one of the best. Every thought has gone into how you might live in and use the cottage, there are plenty of pans in the kitchen and not the usual cheap frying pan that everything sticks to. Beautiful amenities in the bathrooms. Free logs and kindling, these along with the beautiful setting, interior design that was impeccable culminated in the most wonderful stay. Also included were plentiful supply of dishwasher tablets, washing powder, washing up liquid, herbs and spices and many other condiments in the kitchen that were free to use. Beautiful box of M&S shortbread biscuits and a bottle of decent Ros wine.. Literally I could not find one fault regarding this beautiful property. The owners should be so proud of their homerental property, a home from home indeed!
The house was simply perfect for our Christmas family stay. Spotlessly clean and beautifully furnished . After a couple of days we felt like it was home. Quality kitchen equipment made cooking easy , everything was there for us ! Location was great too being so close to ferry as well as easy driving distance to all the main areas. We enjoyed stunning walks , and breath taking scenery. A perfect stay . We would love to return. Just to add Alison was a great host providing clear communications and a lovely festive welcome pack of mince pies and mulled wine .
Amelia
An exceptional property. We were blown away with how clean and cosy the property was. Owner has gone above and beyond with everything. It was perfectly equipped with everything you could have needed. Wonderful location, only a 2 minute walk to the ferry which was handy! One of the best holiday lets I have every stayed in. Couldnt recommend more.
Lovely spacious property, high quality fittings and furnishings throughout, well equipped kitchen if you prefer to self cater rather than eating out. We had everything we needed for a nice relaxing family break. Good base for exploring the South Lakes, the weather was kind to us and we didn't want to come home!
Immaculate, well appointed cottage in excellent location at the southern end of Lake Windermere. Comfortable and spacious with fabulous extended conservatory you'll want for nothing in this luxury home away from home.
Andrew
We have had a fantastic stay at Beech Lea. We love the Lakes It is our favourite place in the UK and we have been visiting as a family for over 12 years. We really did not want to leave, everything was perfect and very much home from home, obviously minus the view. All in all we could not fault our stay at all and we are very fussy.
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