THE RIDGE, family friendly, with open fire in Bowness-On-Windermere

Ridge House near Bowness-on-Windermere sleeps 12 people in six bedrooms. The property is 6000ft2.

Ridge House consists of a kitchen with fridge, freezer, and two dishwashers, dining room, sitting room with Smart TV woodburning stove, sitting room with Smart TV, utility with two washing machines, two tumble dryers, fridge, and freezer, games room with pool table, cinema, and gym. Three-storey. Six bedrooms. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony, double en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, Freestanding bathub and WC. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. 1 x super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, Juliet balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, freestanding bathtub and WC. 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC. 1 x second-floor super-king-size with Smart TV, balcony, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC. 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link can be twin on request) with Smart TV, balcony, and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC. Extra accommodation on sofa beds. Outside, there is a boathouse with mezzanine sofa bed, kitchen, bathroom, dining area, and outdoor shower, an enclosed rear garden with terrace, patio, barbecue, furniture, and fire pit, a boat house, an outdoor bathtub, an outdoor kitchen bar, and private driveway for six cars. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter pack for woodburning stove, bed linen, and towels are all inc. in rent. Escape to Ridge House. Note: A mezzanine with sofa bed and TV is available. Note: All super-king-size beds are zip/linked. Note: This property can only accept bookings that start either on a Monday or on a Friday. Please note: this property has many steps and may not be suitable for those with mobility issues, and children must be supervised.

Amenities: Electric central heating with underfloor heating. 2 x Fridge, 2 x freezer, 2 x dishwasher, 2 x washing machine, 2 x tumble dryer. Smart TVs, surround sound speaker, WiFi, pool table. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Private driveway parking for 6 cars. Enclosed, rear garden with terrace, patio, barbecue, furniture, and fire pit. Outdoor William Holland 4 seater spa bath. Outdoor kitchen bar. Private jetty and moorings, direct access to lake. Paddle boards and kayaks available. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 3.4 miles. Note: House manager available to organise extra services and activities. Please note :The house is situated on the shore of lake Windermere, and because of its location please expect steps and slopes and therefore the house is not suitable for the physically impaired. With direct access to the waterfront, it is important that children are supervised at all times.


Region: Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Town: 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, cinema, 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 three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is 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.