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
Please find below a selection of personally inspected, self catering holiday cottages within 10 miles of Winster in Cumbria. Were you looking for holiday cottages in Winster, Derbyshire instead?
Planning a family holiday to The Lakes? Then consider a cottage holiday in Winster, where you can indulge in outdoor adventures just like the Walker and Blackett children of 'Swallows and Amazon' fame.On the southern side of the national park near Lake Windermere, the Winster Valley is a picturesque, pastoral region of rolling, green meadows, wooded hillsides and dry stone walls, scattered with settlements like Winster village. Made up of a huddle of whitewashed cottages, a church with lovely stained-glass windows and a well-established pub, it's a peaceful place to escape everyday madness.
Known for its abundant crops of damsons, spring is a special time to book your Winster cottage when white blossom adorns the orchards and sweet scents fill the air. Mid-April means Damson Day, a huge celebration for locals and visitors alike. Alternatively, plan your cottage stay in Winster during autumn, the time when roadside stalls bulge with ripe fruit - wonderful just as they are or to fill a pie and top with whipped cream. Do also look out for damson jam, gin and wine.
Other reasons to book a Winster holiday home include sailing on Lake Windermere, wildlife watching (nuthatches, woodpeckers, buzzards, roe deer and badgers) and, of course walking. Don't miss the climb up to Gummer's How, a family friendly route promising outstanding views over Lake Windermere, the Coniston Fells and Morecambe Bay. Otherwise opt for Fell Foot Park (National Trust), a beautiful lakeside retreat where you can picnic, paddle, go rowing and kayaking, let off steam in the adventure playground and sample homemade cakes. Enjoy!
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Thorneyfield Cottage | Crook near The Winster Valley | Cumbria & The Lake District
A lovely, Grade II listed holiday cottage in Crook, adjacent to The Winster Valley. Woodburner, character beams, great local attractions, leisure passes to local hotel. Bowness-and-Windermere 4 miles.
Rose Cottage | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A modern mid-terraced cottage close to Lake Windermere. Great touring location. Three bedrooms. Bowness 1 mile.
Hawkshead | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Spacious cottage on banks of Lake Windermere. Fabulous marina views. Two ground floor bedrooms, first floor living accommodation Bowness-on-Windermere 1 mile.
Rusland | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Superb family cottage on banks of Windermere. Excellent marina views from balcony. En-suite bathroom. Bowness-on-Windermere 1 mile.
Bowness | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Superb lakeside cottage with views over marina. Upside down accommodation. Pet-friendly. Bowness-on-Windermere 1 mile.
Beckside | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Lovely Lake District cottage on the edge of Bowness-on-Windermere. Balcony, patio, games room. Lake Windermere 1 mile.
The Studio | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Lovely studio apartment, a beautiful Bowness-on-Windermere cottage in a private 5-acre woodland. Walks from the door, quality luxurious accommodation. Bowness-on-Windermere 1 mile.
Helm Lune | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Lovely cottage near Bowness. Open fire, country views, ideal base for Bowness, lake, Beatrix Potter country and walking. Bowness 1 mile.
Helm Mint | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Cosy ground floor studio apartment near Bowness. Rural location, doors to shared gardens. Close to amenities of Bowness (1 mile).
Helm Eden | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Ground floor apartment near Bowness. Open fire, cosy accommodation, countryside location with easy access to Bowness amenities (1 mile).