See all properties
Entire home

Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.

Photo gallery for Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.

Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Windermere, Cumbria
  • Lake Windermere
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • World of Beatrix Potter
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bowness Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7.

2 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1. 1st floor landing.

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2. Ensuite bedroom 1.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3. Ensuite bedroom 2.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4. Ensuite bedroom 3.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5. 2nd floor landing.

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 6. Ensuite bedroom 6.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7. Ensuite bedroom 7.

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.

Alice Howe is a magnificent grade II listed building designed by Augustus AWN Pugin (perhaps more famous for designing the Palace of Westminster) located in the heart of Windermere. Alice Howe, Number 3 The Terrace sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. This group accommodation in the Lake District has been awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain. It features a fantastic lounge with huge lush leather Chesterfield sofas all set round an open fire and a dining room which seats 14 around a gorgeous solid oak table.

The house has two kitchens one for prepping and washing up, one for cooking, eating and socialising. The social kitchen has a wood-burning stove and a rustic table where many a late night has been spent with a bottle of wine (or two). Upstairs there are 7 bathrooms, and 7 bathrooms, 5 of which are ensuite.

Outside there is a rear courtyard which is home to a 7-seat hot tub the space has a large table plus a barbecue for alfresco dining. At the front of the house there there is parking for up to 6 cars and access to a fast EV charger located on the maintenance building adjacent to Boston House.. Alice Howe is located in Windermere Village where you'll find a host of restaurants bars and boutique shops. Alice Howe is available to let on its own or along with any combination of our other 5 properties on The Terrace in Windermere sleeping up to a total of 67 guests.

Whether you're visiting for a girls' weekend, a family celebration or milestone birthday, Alice Howe, Number 3 The Terrace our large luxury holiday let in Windermere is the perfect place to base yourself.

We welcome up to 4 dogs at the property. There is an additional charge per dog, which can be added at check-out.

Property manager

Andy and Barbara Cheetham
Premier Host

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

A classic Lakeland exterior.

Boston House - A great celebration house at the heart of the English Lake District.

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
9.8 out of 10, (26 reviews)
Boston House - A great celebration house at the heart of the English Lake District.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

Pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Windermere

Windermere is home to this holiday home. Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting.
View more Holiday homes in WindermereOpens in a new window
Map
Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lake Windermere - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Base Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Coffee Bean - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District. located?

Situated in Windermere, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Lyth Valley and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 2 miles (3 km). Windermere Station is only a 3-minute walk.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

annastasia C.

Great party house
Second time staying here and hosting family party celebration Highly recommend especially great if large number of guests rent more than one property Houses have everything you need and more
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for short break
Had great time at Alice Howe- perfect venue for family celebrations. Fab location for walks and shopping! Would highly recommend The Terrace properties.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent luxury winter break
Another visit to Alice Howe for a winter break for a group of ladies. Fantastic house with lots to offer - comfy beds, lots of space, great kitchens and excellent socialising areas. Location is also brilliant - buses and trains nearby and lots of walking. We will be back
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

LOVELY STAY
We where a group of 14 ladies aged 59 - 82 celebrating one of the groups up and coming 60th birthday. The house was spacious enough for us all and accommodated all our needs. We would definitely recommend it to family and friends. Great location too.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

50th birthday celebrated in style with friends and family, outstanding place and would defo return
Beautiful residence caters for all, basics supplied on arrival tea, coffee etc. Daily checks on the hot tub . In the heart of the village so close to everything. Extremely happy with our stay to celebrate with family and friends for a milestone birthday .

10/10 Excellent

simon h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Catch up walking holiday with old friends
Delightful large cottage in a perfect location for Windermere village and lake
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An amazing house!
Alice Howe is a fantastic house for a large group. Lots of space, a brilliant hot tub and the cinema room is amazing! Would definitely recommend.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

steve j.

Great time
We had a great stay in a great location.The lake is a 35 minute walk downhill but you can catch the bus from the station just below the house.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Amazing accommodation for a group…
Such a fabulous location with amazing facilities. Our group had a phenomenal time, and cannot thank the team enough for helping us out with any questions and queries that we had. We would come back in a heartbeat!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

4th stay at The Terrace
We have stayed at The Terrace 4 times now in the last 10 years and every time we are delighted with the quality and fitness for purpose of the various houses. This time at Alice Howe was no exception. Highly recommended.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amazing property
What a fabulous house and great location! Alice Howe had everything we needed and was spotless. The hot tub and cinema room were excellent additions and there was plenty of seating in the living room, dining room and kitchen for the 12 of us. Great communication from the owner and plenty of information provided prior to our stay. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great stay!
We stayed in July 2024 as a group of 13 (age range was teenagers to adults) + 2 dogs. Location is great with a good range of shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance from the house and main attractions of Windermere a short drive away. 5 en-suite bathrooms were much appreciated given we were 4 separate families. Also a table we could all sit at at the same time also fab! Hot tub also appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Warm, welcoming house
We were delighted to be welcomed into Alice Howe, a spacious and beautifully presented house. We stayed for two nights and had a great time enjoying the hot tub, cinema room and wonderful kitchen space. Every guest slept well and the en-suites were very clean. A great house which we hope to visit again soon.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Outstanding accommodation in Windermere
My family have been to the Terrace at Windermere for an annual get together for some years. The accommodation is 1st class, very well maintained and a short distance away from the bus and train station All of the terrace houses have a cinema and hot tub with a wide range of pubs and restaurants a short walk away
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Golden Wedding family Celebration
House was amazing and like a Tardis , absolutely loved the door and the style of the windows , perfect for all our family as there were three generations there , kitchen was perfect hub for socialising for us , would maybe have liked a few more double beds but we worked it out perfectly,
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

It was as lovely as it was the last time!
Everything was lovely! As always. We will be back in 2026 defenitily! The location and the possibilities you have from there are sensentional! It doesn`t matter whether you want to go hiking, shopping, sailing or visit other wonderful places. Nothing is impossible.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Alice Howe no3 The Terrace
the accomodation was first class. As we have used it before we expected nothing less and was proved right and more. We found that the cottage was well equipped and provided ample facilities for a party of ten.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Girls get together
Fabulous house perfect for a group of women to get together for a few days of winter walking cooking and laughing. We used the hot tub which was lovely. The house was perfect for us. All the equipment we needed was there. Help came when we inadvertently turned off the wifi! We will be back
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

ashiqahamed i.

Excellent cottage in Windermere!!!
Great cottage in an ideal location. It's spacious and has all the facilities and amenities, including WiFi, TVs, and a cinema theatre. The hot tub is included in the price. All the facilities mentioned in the booking description were available. More importantly, a lady from customer service called a few hours before check-in to ensure our comfort. Will definitely book again. It would have been better if there hadn't been a smell in the kitchen when we first opened it. After opening the window for a few hours, the smell went away.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

ALice Howe Cottage Excellent Stay
I was looking for a cottage to rent for my Daughters Hen party in Windermere with easy access to motorways and Railway and what a perfect location this was. Communication prior to arrival was excellent advising on checkin details and safety info. The cottage is absolutely beautiful stunning location, spotlessly clean and tidy. Love the furnishings and the character of this cottage , two large kitchens with everything we needed for the stay and our private chef to cook for 13 of us , which a lot of places do not cater for this. Every bedroom was spacious and we loved the 2 bedrooms with the four poster beds. There is a lovely seating area outside and hot tub which is undercover, again catering for the weather and lovely seating area at the front of the house. Plenty of parking again ideal for larger groups Loved every minute of this few days break and can 100% recommend Alice Howe Cottage..
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Property
The property is a superb choice for a large group, with ample space and facilities. The condition of the property and the furniture, equipment, cooking and crockery etc. is all excellent with everything needed to cater for a large group. All members of our group loved the stay at the property, and location wise it is perfect with excellent parking arrangements. The only thing I would recommend is to ensure you take washing-up items i.e. washing-up liquid, a dishcloth, pan scrubber etc. as these are not provided and a trip to the supermarket will be required to ensure you are able to keep all of the crockery etc. clean.

10/10 Excellent

Luke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic time
My family and I stayed here for my 30th birthday weekend. Check in and preparing for our stay before hand was made very easy by Andy. When we arrived at the property there was more than enough space to park all 4 of our cars, the property itself was as it was in the pictures and more! The building is gorgeous and the location is ideal, less than a 5 minute walk into nearby pubs / shops / walks. The house was cleaned immaculately, the beds were lovely and comfy, and all rooms were spacious and cosy, perfect either for dinner, chilling, watching movies or playing games. We also enjoyed watching a long classic movie at the end of our stay downstairs in the fantastic cinema room. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend / come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

A Great Family Holiday
We had a wonderful time at 3 Alice Howe. The house is very spacious, plenty of space for a family of 12. Cooking facilities and kitchenware were brilliant even though we had some takeaways. Family enjoyed the hot tub it was clean when we arrived. Bedding was nice, clean and comfortable. Amenities were nearby, good public transport too. A 30 minute walk to Bowness-on-Windermere where you can catch a cruise liner and visit other places nearby. Luckily it was warm as some of the windows do not shut. We did use the central heating as some of our family members were elders. Great cinema room but felt musty which made asthma sufferers uncomfortable. Overall all good.!!!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Perfect location for a family celebration
We stayed as an extended family group for one week to celebrate a big birthday. The property was spacious enough for us all. The location was close to all amenities. Walk up Orest Head, railway and buses were excellent ideal for exploring the area without using your car..The property was well fitted out with comfy beds and en-suites ideal for us and our dogs. Good local restaurants.

10/10 Excellent

Lin W.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Andy and Barbara Cheetham

Host profile image
Alice Howe was the first house Andrew and Barbara purchased on The Terrace. They fell in love with the property and soon developed an appetite for more. 17 years later they own the whole street. The Terrace is a unique offering of 5 large houses catering for 12 to 69 guests.

Why they chose this property

We purchased Alice Howe as a family holiday home in The Lake District. We soon realised we wanted to upgrade and share it. The property booked up really quickly, giving us the confidence to dream of buying the whole Terrace. 17 years later we own every property on the row. The Terrace Windermere is an amazing group of big houses in Windermere village all for rent. People come here to create amazing memories, we love helping them make that happen.

What makes this property unique

Alice Howe features 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. The property also has a covered 7-seat hot tub in the rear courtyard and a 15-seat cinema in the cellar. It's a great space for a rainy day. Simply login to your Netflix or Amazon Prime account and go to the movies in the comfort of your own holiday home.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback