Woodland Cottages at Yew in Bowness-On-Windermere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Woodland Cottages at Yew

Woodland Cottages at Yew offers a four-bedroom retreat in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This Lake District property sleeps seven guests across four flexible bedrooms. A luxury hot tub checked daily sits on the decked terrace. The cottage features a woodburning stove and sits amongst beautiful woodlands on The Oaks Estate. Groups get off-road parking for two cars plus additional spaces nearby.

The location provides woodland walks right from your door. You're one mile from Bowness village and 1.5 miles from Windermere station. The high promontory setting offers peaceful woodland views whilst keeping you close to Lake District attractions.

Accommodation includes one ground-floor king-size bedroom (converts to twin), two first-floor king-size bedrooms (both convert to 2'6" twins) and one single bedroom. There are two full bathrooms plus a separate WC. The kitchen-diner comes well-stocked. A sitting room with Smart TV and soundbar provides group gathering space. The utility room houses a washing machine and tumble dryer.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction sits 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Brockhole visitor centre is 3 miles distant (8 minutes). Ambleside lies 5 miles north (12 minutes). Orrest Head viewpoint is a 30-minute walk.

Woodland Cottages at Yew suits families wanting Lake District access with woodland privacy and that hot tub.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Lpg central heating with woodburning stove
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, smart tv with freeview and soundbar, wifi
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent
✓Additional logs available on site at a small cost
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓One cot and highchair in the property - more available on request through the guest book
✓Off road parking for two cars in adjacent car park
✓Additional parking available at main car park approx 150 yards away
✓Undercover lockable bike rack
✓Decked area with furniture and hot tub
✓Use of communal on-site open fields and woodlands
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 1.3 miles, pub 1 mile
✓Note: check-in 4
✓30pm
✓Note: community library of books and games available free of charge at site office
✓Note: no stag/hen or similar
✓Pay as you go ev chargers are available to all guests on the estate, they are located in the overflow car park
✓Please note: saturday and sunday check in is only allowed with the owner's advance permission, if you would like to check in on these days, please contact sykes to enquire
✓Note: occupancy cannot exceed 7 people, plus one infant under the age of 2

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Woodland Cottages at Yew

Luxury Hot Tub

Daily checked hot tub on private decked terrace perfect for relaxing after Lake District walks with the whole group together.

Flexible Bedroom Setup

Three king-size beds convert to twins giving groups complete flexibility for different sleeping arrangements across seven guests.

Woodland Setting

Private woodland location on The Oaks Estate with communal fields and woodland access whilst staying close to Bowness.

Woodburning Stove

Cosy woodburning stove in sitting room creates perfect gathering spot for groups on cooler Lake District evenings together.

Well-Stocked Kitchen

Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and separate utility room makes self-catering easy for larger family groups staying together.

Ground Floor Bedroom

Ground floor king-size bedroom with adjacent shower room provides accessible accommodation option for multi-generational family groups.

Getting To Woodland Cottages at Yew

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Woodland Cottages at Yew by car, take the A591 towards Windermere then follow signs to Bowness-on-Windermere. The cottage sits on The Oaks Estate approximately one mile from Bowness village centre with convenient off-road parking for two cars in the adjacent car park.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Windermere station is just 1.5 miles away. From there, take a short taxi ride or local bus service to reach the woodland cottage on The Oaks Estate.

Off-road parking for two cars plus additional spaces

Windermere station (1.5 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Blackwell

Distance: 1.2 miles (3 min drive)

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Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 15.7 miles (24 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Coronation Park

Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3EU

Dales Way

Distance: 1.9 miles (7 min drive)

School Knott

Distance: 2.1 miles (7 min drive)

LA23 2DS

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3DB

Gift Shop

Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3HJ

Booths

Distance: 2.7 miles (8 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 2.7 miles (9 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 8 miles (17 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Ferry Nab

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3JH

Blackwell

Distance: 1.2 miles (3 min drive)

LA23 3JT

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 8.3 miles (15 min drive)

LA12 8AS

Laurel and Hardy Museum

Distance: 15.7 miles (24 min drive)

LA12 0DB

Coronation Park

Distance: 1.4 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3EU

Dales Way

Distance: 1.9 miles (7 min drive)

School Knott

Distance: 2.1 miles (7 min drive)

LA23 2DS

The Cornish Bakery

Distance: 1.2 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3DB

Gift Shop

Distance: 1.3 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3HJ

Booths

Distance: 2.7 miles (8 min drive)

LA23 1QA

Windermere Station

Distance: 2.7 miles (9 min drive)

LA23 1AH

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 8 miles (17 min drive)

LA9 4BT

Ferry Nab

Distance: 1.1 miles (4 min drive)

LA23 3JH

Is Woodland Cottages at Yew Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children can explore communal woodland and open fields on The Oaks Estate. The hot tub provides entertainment for older kids. A cot and highchair are available on request. The ground-floor bedroom suits families with younger children. Bowness village sits one mile away with The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction at 1.5 miles. Brockhole visitor centre offers adventure playgrounds and activities 3 miles away.

Groups Will Love...

The luxury hot tub sits on a fabulous decked terrace overlooking woodland. It's checked daily by the property manager. Groups of seven can relax together after Lake District walks. Separate fluffy towels are provided specifically for hot tub use. The decked area includes furniture for alfresco dining. The private woodland setting means you can enjoy the hot tub without overlooking neighbours.

Pet Friendly

This property does not accept pets. The cottage operates a strict no-pets policy across all bookings. If you're travelling with dogs, you'll need to find alternative Lake District accommodation. The woodland setting and communal fields might seem suitable for pets but the owners maintain this restriction. Contact the booking agent to find pet-friendly alternatives in the Bowness area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Woodland Cottages at Yew

The Crafty Baa

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 1.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Woodland Cottages at Yew

Is Woodland Cottages at Yew pet-friendly?

No, this property does not accept pets. The cottage maintains a strict no-pets policy for all bookings.

How many people does the cottage sleep?

The property sleeps seven guests across four bedrooms: three king-size doubles (all convertible to twins) and one single. There are two full bathrooms plus a separate WC.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 5 PM onwards. Flexible check-out is available upon request so contact the property manager to arrange suitable departure times.

Is there parking available at the cottage?

Off-road parking for two cars is provided in the adjacent car park. Additional parking spaces are available at the main car park approximately 150 yards from the cottage.

What facilities does the kitchen have?

The kitchen-diner is well-stocked with electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all essential cooking equipment. The separate utility room contains a washing machine and tumble dryer.

How far is the cottage from Bowness village?

Bowness-on-Windermere is approximately one mile away, about a 5-minute drive. Windermere railway station is 1.5 miles from the property for those arriving by train.

What entertainment is provided for groups?

The sitting room features a Smart TV with Freeview and soundbar plus a woodburning stove. Outside, the luxury hot tub on the decked terrace provides daily relaxation for the group.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

Yes, all bed linen and towels are included in the rental. Separate fluffy towels are provided specifically for hot tub use to keep everything organised.

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Woodland Cottages at Yew Reviews

Jacqui

The accommodation was lovely and the staff were very attentive we had a mix up with beds and it was sorted within half an hour. The walk to the town isn't far but very hilly and little footpaths so not ideal with children.

Absolutely fantastic weekend staying in two cottages for a family wedding. It was clean, well equipped, friendly staff, and beautiful surroundings. Cant wait for our next stay can highly recommend.

We had a fabulous weekend, the cottage was amazing, clean and so well equipped with everything we needed. The estate was beautiful and the staff were really nice and friendly! Will definitely be back soon

Roseann

Was beautiful peaceful location everything you need and more absolutely spotless clean

Gareth

Lovely property to act as a base for 2 familes to explore the lakes. Hot tub was amazing, a was thoroughly enjoyed by all of us! Excellent amenities and the staff even packed our shopping away as it arrived before our check in time. Top service, highly reccomend.

We had a fabulous time staying at Yew cottage. Very comfortable and clean.The only thing I would say it needs is a shower mat as it was slippery when wet. I had a hip replacement operation the early part of the year and was frightened of slipping.

Elaine

Excellent cottage in a nice location about 30 minutes walk into Bowness. Spotlessly clean and everything you want is provided. The hot tub is a great bonus and we would definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family.

Our second visit to this property excellent stay same as last time. Property manager was amazing checks jacuzzi every day, and have excellent advice on places to visit and walks.

We enjoyed our stay at the lodge. It was very clean, beds were super comfy, and the location was peaceful with quick access to Windermere and BownessonWindermere via car. The only negative was that the beds were kept as doubles when we previously requested them to be singles on the form. Other than that, I would highly recommend this beautiful place to anyone.

Everything was perfect for us at the cottage. We had everything that we needed and liked that basics were supplied like washing up equipment and toilet rolls, handwash.

Excellent rental.

This was a lovely property and the beds were super comfy! We had a very nice time. It was really sweet to leave jam and Sarah Nelsons Gingerbread for us to try. Thank you!

Amelia

This is our 4th time staying at the oaks cottages, we have stayed in a different cottage on each of our stays. The cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable. The views and relaxing in the hot tub is a great way to end your busy days. The staff are really helpful and lots of little added extras when we arrived including local produce and coffee in a welcome pack. I would definitely recommend this holiday for families the location is quiet and peaceful and not far to walk, drive or take a taxi to Bowness and the lake. I am sure we will be back again for another family holiday soon.

Yew cottage was beautiful, comfortable and spacious. We had everything we needed in the kitchen and even cooked a roast dinner! Id read that certain things werent provided like tea towels and oven gloves but these were there for our use. One useful item would be to add a dishcloth to wipe the sides and dining table after meals. Ducks were frequent visitors to the delight of my daughter, theyd all gathered around one day whilst we were in the hot tub! The walk into town was not what we expected, I thought either itd be a road or quite a straight path through fields but the main road has no pavement and too dangerous and the countryside walk had lots of left and right turns. Brant fell is a pleasant walk you can do from the cottage. The main improvement would be the washing machine and dryer, it took so long to dry our clothes and we were relying on it. I think Lake Lovers policy of guests having to take out the rubbish and strip all the beds needs to be reviewed, we did this at 4am before a 78 hour drive and have never had to do that before.

Mohamad

Great cottage, hot tub was amazing, spacious and overall 1010 cannot complain. Would happily return. Potential Improvements 1. Just to manage our expectations, would be good to update the listing and binder with the 1025pm hot tub shut off time instead of 11pm but no problems there. 2. WiFi was hit and miss, it was slow and did stop working 2 of the evenings but minor inconvenience. 3. Some utensils and some pans weren't properly clean but again minor inconvenience. Overall, nothing to really complain about, was a lovely area and very close to town. Sarah and Jo were very responsive whenever we had a question so thanks to the both of them. Log Burner was amazing too, loved it. Look forward to returning in the future.

Clean, comfy, well equipped, info for directions, about places to see, visit, ... Clean, comfy, well equipped, info for directions, about places to see, visit, all about the cottage, was good, good communication with the emails that was sent, thank you

Very clean and well laid out property to meet our needs. We were particularly impressed with the extent of kitchen accessories and childrens plastic platescups together with cot, gate and highchair. The property was perfect for us, hot tub well managed, towels provided and utility room was a great addition with further facilities. Grounds were lovely and very peaceful, ducks, pheasants and little bunnies paying a visit. Our stay was excellent, the simple things of nice furniture in bedrooms, mirrors at the right hight with plug sockets nearby and great lighting cannot be underestimated. All in all an excellent stay, Im sure we will return.

Nice sized accommodation. Easy parking. Quiet location. We loved the hot tub. Well equipped kitchen. Could do with a colander. Comfy seating. Good sized dining table. Bedrooms nice and beds comfortable. General cleanliness was satisfactory. Utility room a great asset for larger families. Fridgefreezer appreciated. Minor things to improve Utility room door did not fit and therefore would not lock. One of the kitchen cupboard doors was loose. Downstairs bedroom had spiders in all 4 corners when we arrived. Downstairs shower room also had cobwebs clearly visible. Mop head supplied was not compatible with mop handle!

Christine

A very comfortable cottage. It was lovely and bright with skylight windows. It was very well equipped and the hot tub was great. Unfortunately we never discovered the utility room until the last day when I asked about the hot tub towels. Maybe this useful space and bigger fridgefreezer could be pointed out when people arrive in case the same thing were to happen to others. The lady in the office on the Thursday morning was very helpful and knowledgeable about the area and passed on information to us regarding paddle boarding and where to head which we did and had a great day. The cottage has lovely surrounds, very green with lots of wildlife, the ducks were frequent visitors. Its also very close to Bowness which is a good base to explore the lake district, do expect to spend quite a lot of time on the roads though due to traffic in the busy summer months and lots of single track roads which do help to preserve this beautiful area. We had a lovely stay. Thankyou. Christine.

Andrew

Everything was as advertised. Clearly prepped to a high standard and plenty of information as to how to leave the property and the surrounding amenities. Beds were really comfy and the shower very invigorating. Hot tub was lush and was checked each day by site team member. Thank you, we would come again.l

Sophie

The property was fantastic! I really appreciated the items teacoffee, dish soap etc. that had been given to us. We all enjoyed our stay very much, and would certainly return if we happen to be in that area!

This holiday was perfect. The cottage was spotless on arrival and had a lovely feel to it. We felt relaxed straight away. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. Lots of walks from the doorstep and the hot tub was fantastic and was also spotless. Very generous treat of gingerbread went down well and also the starter kit for the fire was very generous. Although the log burner did seem to make the whole cottage smell smoky. Other than that I can't fault the place. Especially during a power cut due to the storm when the management sorted out a tea van to come and get everyone hot drinks. Lovely touch. We will hopefully be back.

Ovidijus

Amazing place in quiet and peaceful location. Already thinking about coming back here in future.

Denise

This is the second time we have stayed x We will definitely be coming back

Good staff at woodland estate

Lovely cottage. It was very clean and had everything in it that we needed. Lots of space. The hot tub was fab. Its was just a short walk into bowness. Would definitely stay again. Only negative was the upstairs toilet at times had a smell of drains so had to keep the window open.

We had a great holiday and the accommodation was good. It could do with more cutlery, glasses and mugs we kept having to put the dishwasher on as per the advice to ensure we had clean items for the next meal. Very impressed at the cleaning of the hot tub at the end of our stay and the daily checks on the levels in the tub. There was also a cesspit smell in the upstairs rooms at times

Lauren

Had a lovely family holiday here. It is in a great location.

Annaleise

A lovely Cottage with lots of space, super clean and with everything you could need for your stay. The hot tub is an added bonus. Location is perfect for days out. We did walk into town with the children and they managed the hill heading back so you could easily leave your car and head out the day. Would definitely book again.

It's a beautiful clean cottage quiet location and the hot tub was amazing I would 100 come back to yew cottage

Debbie

We had a wonderful holiday in the Lake District. The accommodation was fantastic and the on site team so friendly and helpful. Throughly recommended! Thank you

Great holiday, extremely clean and good service when WiFi dipped out.

This is the second time we stayed in yew Cottage although it was the first time in the lake District for the couple who were staying with us. Everything lived up to what we had experienced the first time and def seemed to exceed what the other couples expectations were of the cottage.

The cottage was fantastic, very clean and nice furnishings. Key collection was easy and there were brownies and a lit Xmas tree on arrival very nice! We really had a fantastic week, thankyou! John

Cynthia

We all had a lovely time,everything was perfect,the beds so comfortable,lovely to see all the wildlife outside,especially the deer.

Brenda

Yew Cottage was a perfect place to stay. It was very clean, well equipped, good wifi, and a wonderful hot tub. This was checked each day and on the morning we left it was been emptied and cleaned for the next guests. Separate fluffy towels were supplied for use with the hot tub. We found the property private and quiet surrounded by the countryside. There were rabbits, birds and deer that were right outside. There is a separate room with washerdryer and big fridgefreezer. It was also an ideal room to leave our walking boots and wet jackets to dry out. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

Excellent cottage & facilities. The only problem was a drains smell in the upstairs toilet & the key cards not being active on departure day. We had to contact the office to unlock the utility room to retrieve drying swimwear etc. Otherwise a lovely visit.

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Woodland Cottages at Yew, Bowness-On-Windermere

About Woodland Cottages at Yew

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Luxury Hot Tub

Flexible Bedroom Setup

Woodland Setting

Woodburning Stove

Well-Stocked Kitchen

Ground Floor Bedroom

Getting To Woodland Cottages at Yew

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Woodland Cottages at Yew Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

The Royal Oak Inn

Homeground Coffee + Kitchen

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Woodland Cottages at Yew Reviews