The cottage
Brinkburn is a quaint country cottage situated in the heart of the thriving town of Bowness-on-Windermere, resting alongside the beautiful Lake Windermere in Cumbria.
Boasting a stylish and well-presented interior with a spacious living room greeting you directly off the hallway.
Look forward to spending your evening curled up on the leather sofas and let the warming woodburning stove keep you warm during those chillier winter months.
Walk through to the dining area with plenty of seating to gather around and enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, whilst catching up with the day's events.
The kitchen rests towards the rear of the cottage, with lovely white fitted units and sleek wooden worktops, housing a range of contemporary appliances so you can easily rustle up a meal for the whole family!
Retire to one of the three well-presented bedrooms, consisting of two doubles and bunk room, the ideal setup for a family looking to explore this wonderful region of Cumbria.
Each bedroom has been individually styled to provide a welcoming place to get some much needed sleep of an evening, with a family bathroom offering an elegant bath and shower over, so you can decide how best to prepare for your day.
Outside has a small patio area to the front where you can sit of a morning with a warm cup of tea and simply delight in the lovely views across this historic town.
While you're in the area, there are a number of tourist attractions that are a muse-see during your stay.
The famous Lake Windermere is only a short walk away and provides opportunities for those interested in watersports, such as fishing and sailing.
Visit the National Trust property of Hill Top, which was the elusive Beatrix Potter's 17th century farmhouse, offering a look into how the famous writer once lived, filled with her very own furnishings and the historic stone walls and slate roof.
You are ideally positioned within the picturesque Lake District National Park for a plethora of countryside attractions, discover many trails and hillsides for some scenic walking and hiking.
Brinkburn is a delightful choice for a rural-based holiday to the heart of the Lake District National Park.
About the location
BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE
Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.