Bowness Retreat

8.4/10 · 5 Reviews Book

23 Meadowcroft Cottages\r\nMeadowcroft Lane\r\nBowness-On-Windermere\r\n, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JE, United Kingdom

Main amenities

Free Parking Free WiFi

8.4/10 (5 Reviews)

Location

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Neighborhood

Ruins

Kendal Castle 12 km

Forests

Grizedale Forest 5 km

Waterfalls

Skelwith Force Waterfall 9 km

Historic and Protected Sites

Beatrix Potter Gallery 5 km

Rail Stations

Windermere 3.7 km

Staveley 7 km

Ski lifts

Kendal Ski Centre Tow 2 12 km

Kendal Ski Centre Tow 1 12 km

Lake District Ski Club – Raise Ski Lift 23 km

Natural Parks

Lake District National Park Entrance 8 km

Museums

Hill Top 3 km

Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries

Lakes Aqaurium 8 km

Adventure Parks

Glebe Park 1.4 km

Phoenix Playing Field 3.4 km

Treetop Trek 5 km

Jubilee Recreation Ground 11 km

Broadgate Meadow Recreation Ground 13 km

Cafes, Coffee and Tea Houses

Blackwell Tea Room 700 m

Bowness Bites 1.6 km

Costa Coffee 1.7 km

Restaurants

The Dining Room at Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel 150 m

The Terrace Restaurant at the Ryebeck 350 m

Fayrer Garden House Hotel 350 m

Airports

Blackpool Airport 63 km

Lakes

Windermere 0 m

Information

Bowness Retreat offers free Wi-Fi and complimentary on-site parking for guests staying at its Meadowcroft Lane location near Lake District’s scenic Bowness-on-Windermere. The retreat provides convenient access to Windermere itself, just six minutes away by car through quiet country roads, making it ideal for exploring the lake’s shores or catching water-based tours. Nearby Grizedale Forest lies about nine kilometers eastward, accessible within thirteen minutes’ drive—a prime spot for hiking trails and woodland exploration—and Blackwell Tea Room sits even closer at three-minute drive, perfect for afternoon refreshments before heading toward Skelwith Force Waterfall. This picturesque waterfall is located twelve kilometers north via a fifteen-minute journey along winding routes, while Glebe Park remains closest of all at two minutes by car, offering open green spaces right beside the village center.

Amenities

Kitchen

Kitchen Dishwasher Washing machine

Safety & security

Fire extinguishers Smoke alarms

Bathroom

Towels Private bathroom

Miscellaneous

Smoke-free property Heating

Activities

Fishing Horseback riding

Bedroom

Linens

Media & Technology

Internet

Internet

Outdoors

Garden

Parking

Parking

Safety features

First aid kits available

Room amenities

Private entrance

Photos

Reviews

9 / 10

Alex - 07/20/2025

Very well equipped and well decorated. Great location - only 5 min drive from lively Bowness.

7 / 10

Paul - 10/09/2024

Location was amazing views were fab Bo'ness on windermere is a beautiful place

Beds we very hard and uncomfortable and my mother who is 76 found the stairs awkward as there was no banister

10 / 10

Michael - 09/11/2025

Every home from home comfort, was amazed at all the extras supplied. Parking included.

Did mention in guest book about having an extra key for days when members of the guests went separate ways - forgot about key box which I assume would work for this purpose

8 / 10

Frances - 08/22/2025

Liked the tranquility at the rear of the property, the well equipped kitchen & comfy living area.

The crowdedness of the front of the property, the bedding - crisp cotton would be nicer and cooler & there were a lot of cobwebs & spiders which suggests the property had not been thoroughly cleaned before we arrived. Additionally the property is a long walk from the facilities at Bowness.

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Important information

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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