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Rowan Cottage, Backbarrow

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Rating
4.8
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4

Rowan Cottage is a superb stone corner-terrace cottage sleeping eight guests in the Lake District National Park. Located in Backbarrow, Cumbria, this property offers four en-suite bedrooms, a private hot tub with valley views and off-road parking for four cars. The wrap-around patio courtyard garden sits on two levels with fantastic views across the countryside.

The cottage sits in a peaceful setting on the Bigland Hall Estate. You'll find quiet surroundings with easy access to Lake Windermere, Coniston Water and the Leven Estuary.

 

About Rowan Cottage

Rowan Cottage is a superb stone corner-terrace cottage sleeping eight guests in the Lake District National Park. Located in Backbarrow, Cumbria, this property offers four en-suite bedrooms, a private hot tub with valley views and off-road parking for four cars. The wrap-around patio courtyard garden sits on two levels with fantastic views across the countryside.

The cottage sits in a peaceful setting on the Bigland Hall Estate. You'll find quiet surroundings with easy access to Lake Windermere, Coniston Water and the Leven Estuary. Local pubs and eateries are within walking distance.

Accommodation includes a ground floor super king-size double with en-suite shower, a ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, a first floor super king-size double with en-suite shower and a first floor king-size double with en-suite bath. The open plan living area features a kitchen with induction hob, dining space and sitting area with woodburner. French doors open onto the upper terrace.

Aquarium of the Lakes sits 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Haverthwaite Steam Railway is 2 miles away (6 minutes). Cartmel village is under 4 miles away (10 minutes). Bowness-on-Windermere is 10 miles away (20 minutes).

Rowan Cottage works brilliantly for multi-generation breaks and friend groups. The hot tub, woodburner and well-equipped kitchen make this an excellent base for exploring the southern Lake District.

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Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Every bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom with shower or bath. Smart TVs in all four rooms provide entertainment and privacy for everyone.

Private Hot Tub with Views

The hot tub sits on the lower terrace with stunning valley views. Perfect for soaking away the day's adventures under the stars.

Generous Welcome Basket

Fresh bread, eggs, butter, milk and preserves await your arrival. A thoughtful touch that makes the first morning stress-free and special.

Spacious Open Plan Living

The living area brings everyone together with a well-equipped kitchen, dining space and sitting area. The woodburner adds warmth and atmosphere.

Peaceful Estate Location

Set on Bigland Hall Estate with countryside views and grazing cows nearby. Quiet surroundings yet close to Lake District attractions and villages.

Parking for Four Cars

Off-road parking for four vehicles makes arrival easy. No fighting for spaces or worrying about where to leave your cars overnight.

Getting To Rowan Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Rowan Cottage by car, take the A590 towards Newby Bridge and follow signs to Backbarrow. The cottage is easily accessible on the Bigland Hall Estate with convenient off-road parking for four cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Grange-over-Sands, approximately 6 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride to your Lake District retreat.

Off-road parking for four cars
Grange-over-Sands station (6 miles)
Easily accessible from the A590

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Aquarium of the Lakes
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8AS
Haverthwaite Steam Railway
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8AL
Cartmel Village & Priory
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA11 6PU
Bigland Tarn Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 8PB
Fell Foot Park
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA12 8NN
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0QJ
Booths Supermarket Ulverston
Distance: 5.5 miles
LA12 7LQ
Cartmel Village Shops
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA11 6QB
Lakeland Outdoor Ambleside
Distance: 12 miles
LA22 9BS
Newby Bridge Village
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8NA
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA12 8AS
Grange-over-Sands
Distance: 6 miles
LA11 6ED
Aquarium of the Lakes
Distance: 1.5 miles
LA12 8AS
Haverthwaite Steam Railway
Distance: 2 miles
LA12 8AL
Cartmel Village & Priory
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA11 6PU
Bigland Tarn Walk
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA12 8PB
Fell Foot Park
Distance: 2.5 miles
LA12 8NN
Grizedale Forest
Distance: 6 miles
LA22 0QJ
Booths Supermarket Ulverston
Distance: 5.5 miles
LA12 7LQ
Cartmel Village Shops
Distance: 3.8 miles
LA11 6QB
Lakeland Outdoor Ambleside
Distance: 12 miles
LA22 9BS
Newby Bridge Village
Distance: 1 mile
LA12 8NA
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 1.2 miles
LA12 8AS
Grange-over-Sands
Distance: 6 miles
LA11 6ED

Is Rowan Cottage Right For Your Group

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

For Families
The cottage provides cots and highchairs on request for younger children. Four en-suite bedrooms with Smart TVs give older children their own space. The Aquarium of the Lakes sits just 1.5 miles away. Haverthwaite Steam Railway offers rides 2 miles from the cottage. Fell Foot Park provides outdoor play areas and lake access 2.5 miles away. The enclosed patio garden offers safe outdoor space.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub sits on the lower terrace with sweeping valley views across the countryside. It's positioned perfectly to watch sunsets over the hills whilst soaking in the warm water. The two-level patio design creates privacy from neighbouring properties. Gas BBQ and outdoor furniture on the upper terrace complete the outdoor entertaining space. The wrap-around courtyard garden provides multiple areas for groups to gather and socialise throughout the day.
Pet Friendly
Rowan Cottage does not accept pets. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy throughout the year. This ensures the accommodation remains suitable for guests with pet allergies or sensitivities. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to look at alternative properties on the Bigland Hall Estate or in the surrounding area that welcome four-legged companions on their breaks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Rowan Cottage

The Swan Hotel & Spa

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA12 8NB

L'Enclume Cartmel

Located 3.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6PZ

Masons Arms Cartmel Fell

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA11 6NW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Rowan Cottage

Is Rowan Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not permitted at Rowan Cottage. The property operates a strict no-pets policy to maintain standards for guests with allergies.
How many people can sleep at the cottage?
The cottage sleeps eight guests across four en-suite bedrooms. Two bedrooms have super king-size beds that can convert to twins with an extra charge.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:30 PM and check-out is at 9:30 AM. Later check-out may be arranged by prior agreement with the property owner.
Is the hot tub private?
Yes, the hot tub is completely private on your enclosed lower terrace. It offers stunning valley views and is available throughout your stay.
What cooking facilities are available?
The kitchen has an electric oven with induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a second fridge. A gas BBQ is provided on the patio for outdoor cooking.
Is there parking at the property?
Off-road parking is available for four cars. The parking area is convenient and close to the cottage entrance.
Are cots and highchairs available?
Yes, both cots and highchairs are available on request. These are provided at no extra charge for families with young children.
What heating does the cottage have?
The property has bio-mass central heating with underfloor heating on the ground floor. Radiators heat the first floor and there's a woodburner in the living area.

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Rowan Cottage Reviews

Excellent property. Spaciousbig bedrooms. Plenty of equipment. Lovely hot tub with towels provided might be worth mentioning in property information as we brought extra towels that weren't needed. Views beautiful. Location great for Southern Lakes.
Joanne
We had an amazing time at Rowan cottage. The hot tub is a great idea, we all loved a dip in there The area is lovely and peaceful, just what we all needed! The rooms were very hot for some reason, but left the windows open this did help. Thank you X
Rowan cottage was the ideal place to return to after days of paddle boarding, mountain climbing and sight seeing, quiet, tranquil setting and a hot tub to soak away the days efforts. Perfect for our three generation visit, plenty of room, well equipped, we all loved it. Thank you
Beverley
Lovely cottage, beautiful location, everything was finished to a very high standard plus a very generous welcome pack. It was extremely well equipped ..... hot tub was a bonus. Would love to go back
Amanda
Very nice cottage and lovely lady to deal with. Property too hot and difficult to cool down. Very nice complimentary basket of goodies. Very well kitted out with everything you may need. Dont think you should have to strip beds on departure after paying high cost to stay ! Overall a good experience.
Sanchia
Thank you so much for an amazing stay! We will definitely be back again!
In our age of overthetop, flowery property descriptions and deceiving photography, it's nice to land in a place that exceeds the prose and the images. Great rental properties are the offspring of thought, care, and love. It was our joy to discover that Rowan Cottage was one of those.
Absolutely gorgeous property with lots of room, and lovely furnishings, a vast amount of utility. Had an absolutely superb stay and would reccommend this to anyone who is looking for a group getaway!
We had a lovely stay at Rowan cottage. Theres everything and more in terms of equipment for catering. The layout is beautiful and everything was clean and the bedrooms super cosy with comfortable beds. Outside the seating areas are perfect for the amazing views especially when sat in the hot tub. Pure bliss. Really stunning location, peaceful yet close enough to take day trips to the more touristy places in the lakes. We were really touched by the basket of goodies that were waiting for us on arrival including fresh bread, preserves, eggs, butter and milk. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already recommended to friends. We would love to come back again. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Superb accommodation, Comfy, warm, very well maintained, high standard, amazing views Would definitely stay again
Gerald
This is a beautiful accommodation and very well equipped. Loved having the hot tub. The only problem was the temperature of the rooms. All the bedrooms seemed very warm especially the downstairs bedrooms.
Masarrat
Excellent facility, very well located, and within easy reach of the whole lake District. Amazing terrace to sit and have breakfast on. Beautiful surroundings for walks.
Beautiful location and an amazing property. All bedrooms were very comfortable had excellent ensuite facilities. The reception spaces were ideal for 8 people if maximum occupancy we were only 4. Kitchen was well equipped and thr gas BBQ very useful. Particularly liked the vast quantities of cutlery and crockery.. more than we have ever seen in a holiday let. Lynsey was a lovely host and we appreciated the welcome basket and bubbles ! We will be back
Amanda
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The cottage is beautiful with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was stocked to a very high standard with the convenience of the second fridge. The views from the hot tub were breathtaking. The only difficulty we experienced was the lack of temperature control in the bedrooms. It was very hot in the downstairs bedroom and the only way to cool down was to open the door to the patio which wasnt a good idea for security. But other than that, we have had a lovely week. Thank you!
An absolutely amazing cottage, deffinitley worth the visit. The views are absolutely stunning and the owners perovided alot more then i expected. Couldnt fault this accommodation one bit. Would have deffinitley stayed for longer if it was possible.
We had a wonderful weekend in October fabulous accommodation wonderful setting lovely patio with bbq and hot tub all very well thought out so private from other cottages. Generous welcome pack and very helpful owner we have booked to go back next year. Definitely 5 stars.
Kathleen
Rowan Cottage is the perfect base for a family holiday. We liked it so much we are hoping to return.
Everything about this place was perfect! The location and the cottage itself was beautiful. It was clean, modern, had everything needed to make our stay extra special, so much so we have booked it adding for next year!
Matthew
Amazing place, lovely service and a most welcome break
Amazing house cant fault it. loved everything about it.
Absolutely beautiful cottage, exceeded expectations by way of amenities. So spacious, clean and the ensuites in each room plus additional toilet was great. The welcome basket with spreads, fresh bread, eggs and butter was a lovely surprise and the cottage had everything we needed and more. Initially we wondered why the hot tub was down a few steps, but we soon realised it was so you could watch the sun set over the valley! We cant wait to come back!
The cottage was beautiful and very well equipped. The views from the hot tub were amazing and we were so lucky with the weather. The cottage was finished to a very high standard and was so spacious. We will definitely return and would recommend Bigland Hall Cottages to anyone looking for a Lake District holiday!! We had a brilliant weekend and it was just what we needed!!
Steven
Excellent accommodation, very well kept with plenty of space inside and with a lot of character. The setting was nice and quiet with just a few properties in the area, the loudest things around were the cows munching grass in the field next door. The views were great and you have easy access to the lakes from this area. The staff were all very pleasant and friendly and attended to any concerns immediately. These properties will definitely be on our list next time we're looking to go to the Lake District.
Elizabeth
The cottage was fantastic exactly as described and better than we expected! Really friendly owners happy to answer any questions and a lovely welcome pack on arrival. Hot tub was great and we used the barbecue a couple of times. By far the best accommodation we've stayed in yet, a great holiday base to explore the Lakes and superb place to relax.
A beautiful location and Rowan Cottage very comfortable and well equipped, the onsite staff were extremely helpful and friendly. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property.
We had a lovely week at Rowan Cottage. The cottage was beautiful, wellappointed and in a lovely, peaceful setting. The welcome basket was a lovely addition. A couple of days we stayed were very warm which meant the nights were quite hot, especially in one of the downstairs bedrooms where there were no opening windows fortunately we had brought a fan with us but we would recommend this to anyone staying during the warmer months of the year.
Top quality accommodation Excellent on site support Excellent attention to detail particularly basket of goods on arrival and teas , coffees milk etc. We will book again Location and access to activities at the south lakes excellent.
Fabulous weekend for all the family Warm welcome and everything explained on arrival Hot tub a bonus. Frosty weekend so enjoyed hot tub under the stars with the grandchildren. Made lots of memories. Thanks to the owners as it ticked all. The boxes
Absolutely perfect and peaceful. Had the most amazing weekend. Beautiful views from the cottage with all facilities available.
No. We sorted out a few minor issues with the Bigland Hall staff on site.
Lovely cottage conversion. Well equipped. Generous welcome package. Location more remote than expected with very little to do without driving a long way.
The weather was difficult as you expect at times in the lake district. To come back to such a beautiful comfortable house with everything we needed to be totally happy playing games cooking food and drinking in comfort was just what we needed. Thanks for the little extras that made us feel so welcome. My wife had died on march the 5th and we were not sure whether to carry on with the family holiday. I spoke to the people running the holiday home and felt nothing but support from them. The flowers were wonderful and lasted throughout the holiday. The card they left for me expressing best wishes under the circumstances was very well received and we had a wonderful holiday with my wife's name Pauline being constantly on our tongues and in our minds. It was as if she was with us as she had always been on so many occasions in the past. So a special thanks to Lynsey and Karen. I hope we will be back in the future. Kevan Murphy
A lovely, relaxing, comfortable and wellresourced cottage with great views and a superb hot tub.
Rowan Cottage was excellent everything you could want, even had a welcome basket I wasnt expecting with essential like bread, jam, butter and milk in the fridge and a bottle very much appreciated. We went on a lovely walk with great views and made use of the hot tub in the evening.
On site assistance was good. Excellent views and good local pub.
Maggie
The owners had spared no trouble in making our Christmas very special. Gifts under the tree for everyone and a hamper of goodies to start our celebration in style. We loved the cottage, and were made to feel genuinely welcome.
Loved everything about this place. The property is stunning with amazing views! Hot tub was fab as were all the facilities. The heating was abit too warm for me and was tricky to adjust but not worth complaining about. All 8 of us thoroughly enjoyed our stay. ,
Steven
Cottage was fantastic. Had everything we needed and more. Great setting.
Valerie
Wonderful accommodation, the owner met us and was very welcoming. The accommodation was very well supplied. We had a lovely stay.
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