Large Mansion for 12 in Bowness-on-Windermere in Bowness-on-Windermere

About This 6-Bedroom Group Mansion

This 6-bedroom group mansion is in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria, sleeping 12 guests. Built into the hillside, this property offers panoramic lake views and exceptional group facilities. Groups benefit from private leisure facilities including a sauna, steam room and fully equipped gym with Peloton bike. The cinema room with wood-clad walls and Sonos sound system provides perfect group entertainment.

The location sits 500 metres from Lake Windermere with Bowness shops and pubs just 400 metres away. The hillside setting provides far-reaching views across the water and surrounding fells.

Accommodation includes six named bedrooms: Windermere suite with walk-in dressing room, Buttermere with walk-in shower, Derwentwater with rainfall shower, Thirlmere with terrace access, Coniston with sofa and Ullswater with Juliet balcony. Five bathrooms serve the property. The vast kitchen seats 12 at the wooden dining table, with two ovens, two dishwashers and American-style fridge freezer. Reception rooms feature wood burner and Smart TVs.

Windermere Lake Cruises (0.5 miles, 2 minutes) offers boat trips. The World of Beatrix Potter (0.6 miles, 3 minutes) entertains families. Ambleside (6 miles, 15 minutes) provides outdoor shops and cafés. Cartmel Village (16 miles, 30 minutes) features the famous sticky toffee pudding shop.

This rental suits multi-generational families or friend groups wanting luxury accommodation with leisure facilities and lake views.

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Need To Know

✓Bedrooms: 6
✓Activity: cycling
✓Baby friendly (BC CO)
✓Bathrooms: 5
✓Central heating
✓Cooking hob
✓Dogs allowed: 2
✓Entire home
✓Dishwasher
✓Washing machine
✓Fam: High chair
✓Fam: Travel cot
✓Family friendly
✓Freezer
✓Fridge
✓G/F WC
✓G/F bedroom
✓Garden enclosed
✓Ground floor bathroom or shower room
✓Gym
✓Gym: free access
✓Home office/working space
✓Iron
✓Ironing board
✓Kitchen
✓Bed linen included
✓Towels included
✓Luxury 4G/5
✓Microwave
✓Other: BBQ
✓Other: Balcony
✓Christmas decorations
✓Other: Hairdryer
✓Open fire/wood burner
✓Other: Outdoor storage
✓Other: Sauna
✓Other: Welcome pack
✓WiFi
✓Oven
✓Parking
✓Private parking
✓Private entrance
✓Property type: House / Cottage
✓Property type 2: Detached
✓Pub within 1 mile
✓Quirky
✓Safety: carbon monoxide detector(s)
✓Smoke alarm(s)
✓Sauna
✓Shop within 1 mile
✓Smart TV
✓Soap
✓Sofa
✓TV
✓TV in bedroom
✓Toilet paper
✓Tumble dryer
✓Views: Countryside
✓Views: Lake

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at this mansion

Private leisure suite with sauna and steam room

Lower ground floor wellness area includes sauna, steam room, changing facilities and shower. Perfect for post-walk relaxation with your group.

Fully equipped gym with Peloton bike

Dedicated gym space features Peloton bike, water resistance rowing machine, exercise bench and matted area for pilates or yoga sessions.

Cinema room for group entertainment

Wood-clad cinema room with Sonos sound system provides private screening space. Smart TVs throughout with NOW TV accounts included for entertainment.

Outdoor terrace seating for twelve

Curved terrace with glass balustrades seats 12 guests. Undercover area includes gas BBQ, external wood burner and Smart TV for outdoor dining.

Six spacious bedrooms with lake views

All bedrooms individually named after Cumbrian lakes. Windermere suite features walk-in dressing room. Ullswater and Windermere have Juliet balconies with panoramic views.

Walking distance to Windermere and Bowness

Lake Windermere sits 500 metres away. Bowness shops, pubs and restaurants within 400 metres. Easy 10-minute walk to town or lakeside.

Getting To This Mansion

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach this getaway by car, take the A591 towards Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is accessed via a private road with wooden electric gates. Six private parking spaces are available at the property.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, located 1.5 miles away. Taxis are readily available from the station for the short journey to the property, or local buses run regularly into Bowness.

Private parking for six cars

Windermere station (1.5 miles)

Accessed via private road with electric gates

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Blackwell

Distance: 1.8 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8.9 miles (16 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 16.3 miles (26 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Dales Way

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Coronation Park

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 3EU

School Knott

Distance: 2 miles (7 min drive)

LA23 2DS

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 3DB

Peter Rabbit And Friends

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 3EF

Booths

Distance: 1.7 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 1.7 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 9.8 miles (17 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Bowness Pier 2

Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)

LA23 3HQ

Blackwell

Distance: 1.8 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8.9 miles (16 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 16.3 miles (26 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Dales Way

Distance: 0.1 miles (2 min walk)

Coronation Park

Distance: 0.5 miles (2 min drive)

LA23 3EU

School Knott

Distance: 2 miles (7 min drive)

LA23 2DS

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 0.3 miles (6 min walk)

LA23 3DB

Peter Rabbit And Friends

Distance: 0.2 miles (4 min walk)

LA23 3EF

Booths

Distance: 1.7 miles (5 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 1.7 miles (6 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 9.8 miles (17 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Bowness Pier 2

Distance: 0.4 miles (8 min walk)

LA23 3HQ

Is This Mansion Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The property provides a highchair and travel cot for younger children. The cinema room offers entertainment for all ages with Sonos sound system. The enclosed lawned garden provides safe outdoor space. Smart TVs with NOW TV accounts are installed throughout. The gym's matted area can be used for children's activities. Bowness attractions including The World of Beatrix Potter sit 0.6 miles away.

Groups Will Love...

The lower ground floor leisure suite transforms group stays with private wellness facilities. The sauna and steam room provide post-walk relaxation space. A fully equipped gym includes Peloton bike, water resistance rowing machine and exercise bench. Dedicated changing room and shower facilities serve the leisure area. Matted space accommodates pilates or yoga sessions. Separate towels and bathrobes are provided for all guests.

Pet Friendly

This mansion does not accept pets. The property maintains a strict no-dogs policy throughout the year. This ensures the mansion remains suitable for guests with allergies. The enclosed garden and luxury furnishings are kept pet-free. Alternative pet-friendly accommodation is available in the Bowness area. Groups travelling with dogs should contact us for suitable alternatives in the Lake District.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at this mansion

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BU

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EB

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about this mansion

Is the mansion pet friendly?

No, dogs are not allowed at this property. The mansion maintains a strict no-pets policy throughout the year.

How many guests does the property sleep?

This property sleeps 12 guests across six bedrooms with five bathrooms. The Windermere suite includes a walk-in dressing room, whilst Buttermere, Derwentwater and Ullswater have en-suite facilities.

What leisure facilities are available?

The lower ground floor features a private sauna, steam room, changing room and fully equipped gym. Equipment includes a Peloton bike, water resistance rowing machine, exercise bench and matted space for yoga or pilates.

Is there parking available?

Six private parking spaces are provided, accessed via a private road through wooden electric gates. The elevated position requires driving up the private access road to reach the property.

What cooking facilities does the kitchen have?

The vast kitchen includes two built-in electric ovens, electric induction hob, two dishwashers, American-style fridge and freezer, wine fridge and coffee machine. A long wooden table seats all 12 guests for group dining.

How far is Lake Windermere?

Lake Windermere is 500 metres from the property, approximately a 10-minute walk. Bowness shops and pubs sit 400 metres away, making both easily accessible on foot.

What entertainment is provided?

A wood-clad cinema room features Sonos sound system for film screenings. Smart TVs with NOW TV accounts are installed in reception rooms, plus an outdoor Smart TV in the undercover terrace area.

Are towels and linen included?

All towels and linen are provided, including separate towels for the steam room, gym and sauna. Bathrobes are supplied for use with the leisure facilities.