The booking via Sykes was very 'user-friendly', done very easily by helpful and friendly staff, and follow up emails quick and efficient.
Mrs Kirby, Tilbury, Essex, April 2013
The ease with which the booking was made. The person I spoke to was friendly and helpful. The booking process was simple.
Mrs Jones, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, April 2013
Just Show Me Bowland Bridge Cottages
Welcome to the Winster Valley and the picturesque hamlet of Bowland Bridge, a hidden corner of the Lake District National Park, yet just ten minutes from Kendal and also from Lake Windermere. The valley was a favourite haunt of Wordsworth and is famous for growing damsons - look out for homemade jam, damson gin and roadside stalls in autumn.
Though tiny, the village offers a well-equipped general store selling everything you might need during your Bowland Bridge cottage holiday - bread, milk, local produce, newspapers etc. It's also home to two terrific pubs, both renowned for serving real ales, fine wines and delicious food.
Get out and about and explore this gloriously rural and tranquil area - enjoy leisurely drives and cycles along quiet country lanes, or don boots and head cross-country over the grassy fells. For wonderful views of Lake Windermere, try the viewpoint over Gunner's How.
Travel by steam from Newby Bridge on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway. Enjoy a lakeside picnic on the lawns of Fell Foot Park, a National Trust estate in a stunning setting, with rowing boats, café and adventure playground. For shops, restaurants and a huge range of attractions including lake cruises and the World of Beatrix Potter, pretty Bowness is a short drive away. Come evening, have fun at the local quiz night or curl up on the sofa of your Bowland Bridge Cottage.
For a quiet, relaxing retreat with amenities and attractions close by, book into Damson Country soon!
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Groom's Cottage | Kendal | Cumbria & The Lake District
Delightful, semi-detached former stables, set in gounds of Heaves Country House Estate. Spacious main bedroom and lovely patio area. Kendal 5 miles.
Coachman's Cottage | Kendal | Cumbria & The Lake District
Outstanding semi-detached stone cottage in 10 acres of grounds. Open plan living. Two king-size double bedrooms, one en-suite. Kendal 5 miles.
Cosy Nook | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Lovely terraced cottage in Windermere. Two bedrooms, one with en-suite, woodburning stove. Ideal retreat for a couple of family in popular Lake District village. Ambleside 5 miles.
Number 16 | Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
One of our Lake District cottages, this fabulous Edwardian townhouse is in ever-popular Windermere. Quality accommodation. Leisure passes for nearby spa included.
Burkesfield Cottage | Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A superb Lake District cottage, a stylish three storey townhouse in the centre of ever-popular Windermere. Ideal for family groups.
Beech Cottage | Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A charming stone Windermere cottage in a courtyard setting in lakeside town of Windermere. Open plan living, spacious bedroom, off road parking. Close to shops, restaurants and lake. Ambleside 6 miles.
2 Beacon High | Lindale near Grange-over-Sands | Cumbria & The Lake District
A truly delightful holiday cottage in the lovely South Lakeland village of Lindale. Charm and character, with open fire and beautiful enclosed garden. Grange-over-Sands 3 miles.
Meathop Hall | Meathop near Grange-over-Sands | Cumbria & The Lake District
Superb Grade II listed Meathop cottage in hamlet, close to Lake District National Park. Ideal accommodation for families and friends. Grange-over-Sands 3 miles.
Briarcliffe Cottage | Lindale near Grange-over-Sands | Cumbria & The Lake District
Superb, semi-detached cottage in traditional Lakeland village of Lindale. Stylish and spacious, 2 en-suite bedrooms, summer room. Grange-over-Sands 3 miles.
Cragg Cottage | Lindale near Grange-over-Sands | Cumbria & The Lake District
Cosy cottage in Lindale. Woodburner, patio, close shop and pub, ideal base for walking, climbing, touring Lake Windermere, coastline and more. Lake Windermere 6 miles.