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Owls House - White Cross Bay

(Ref. 1198192)

Windermere, Lake District Show on map

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

This property is part of the Lake District Lodge Holidays collection.
From the moment you arrive in the Lake District there is a huge choice of activities and things to see as you take in Britain’s latest World Heritage Site – it’s the only National Park to be recognised for such status.

Summary

  • Single-storey
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and1 x twin room (can be single or zip linked to super kingsize)
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with Smart Tv and Google Nest
  • Kitchen, dining area, and sitting area
  • Gas central heating
  • Oven, hob, fridge, kettle, toaster and airfryer
  • 2 x Smart TV, Google Nest, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair, travel cot, baby bath, changing mat and next to me baby nest availale on request (please bring own bedding)
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Decking with furniture and hot tub
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome on request only
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.4 miles, lake 0.8 miles, river 0.6 miles
  • Note: Good housekeeping bond applicable at this property £250
  • Note: Steps up to decking – please take care
  • Note: Please request with owner before booking with pets
  • Note: Friday and Monday checkin only

The property

Owls House - White Cross Bay is a good single-storey lodge in Windermere, Cumbria, at the highes point of White Cross Bay ensuring a private and secluded spot surrounded by nature and trees which offers off-road parking for 2 cars, a sociable open-plan layout, and a decked space complete with a hot tub for laid-back moments outdoors.

Arriving is simple, with parking close by, allowing you to slip straight into holiday mode.

Inside, the open-plan living space brings the kitchen, dining area and sitting area together, creating an easy flow for shared meals, relaxed mornings, and evenings spent chatting over the day’s highlights.

The kitchen is set up for straightforward self-catering, while the sitting area invites you to settle in with the TV on after time spent exploring the Lakes.

The lodge hosts two bedrooms, including a king-size with TV and a twin room that suits families or friends travelling together.

A shower room with a walk-in shower completes the interior, offering a practical space to freshen up after lakeside walks or beach visits.

Step outside onto the decking, where furniture encourages you to linger with a morning coffee, listen to your favourite music on the Google Nest or wind down later in the day, and the hot tub adds an indulgent touch after hours outdoors.

With the beach close by, spontaneous shoreline strolls are easily woven into your stay, while Lake Windermere sits within easy reach for boat trips and waterside wandering.

Head to nearby Bowness-on-Windermere to browse independent shops, enjoy lakeside cafés, or take to the water for a cruise.

Ambleside offers a lively hub for family-friendly walks, scenic routes and well-loved eateries, while Grasmere draws visitors with its village charm, literary links and traditional treats.

Each day brings a new direction to explore before returning to the lodge to reflect on it all.

For a flexible Lake District escape with space to unwind, Owls House - White Cross Bay is a welcoming base.

Note: This property can be booked with ref. 1198189, together sleeping up to 8 people.

Ambleside Road Lodges

Ambleside Road Lodges is situated within the popular White Cross Bay setting near Windermere, Cumbria. This appealing pair of single storey lodges offers a flexible base for families, couples and friends looking to explore the Lake District together while enjoying their own space. Both lodges are thoughtfully arranged for relaxed holiday living, each featuring sociable open plan layouts that bring kitchen, dining and sitting areas together. These welcoming spaces suit easy breakfasts before heading out, unhurried lunches, and evenings spent chatting about the day’s discoveries. Outside, decked areas extend the living space into the fresh Cumbrian air, ideal for lingering with a drink or easing into the slower pace of a lakeside break. Owls House adds an extra treat with its private hot tub, offering a spot to unwind after time spent exploring the fells and shoreline. Sleeping arrangements across the two properties are well suited to mixed groups, with each lodge offering a king size bedroom with TV alongside a twin room, making them practical for adults, children, or friends sharing. The single storey layout throughout keeps everything conveniently on one level, while off road parking at each lodge allows for straightforward arrivals and departures. The location places you close to the water, with the beach nearby for spontaneous strolls and Lake Windermere within easy reach for boat trips and lakeside wandering. Days out can be spent in Bowness on Windermere, browsing shops and enjoying cafés by the lake, or heading to Ambleside for scenic walks and well known eateries. Grasmere offers village charm and cultural interest, while Kendal provides a livelier town atmosphere with historic streets and places to stop between outings. Whether you’re gathering for shared days out or returning to your own lodge to reflect on the experience, Ambleside Road Lodges creates a sociable and well placed base for discovering Windermere and the wider Lake District.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

Where you’ll be staying

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WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

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