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BISHOP HOWE, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Far Sawrey
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5130 sq m
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Explore the area
Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
- Lake Windermere17 min walk
- Bowness Pier10 min drive
- World of Beatrix Potter10 min drive
- Barrow-In-Furness (BWF-Walney Island)64 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom -
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom -
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
BISHOP HOWE, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Far Sawrey
This lovely stone-built, semi-detached cottage is situated on the edge of the village of Far Sawrey and sleeps five people in three bedrooms.
Bishop How is a wonderful Edwardian stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated next to a working livestock farm, on the edge of the village of Far Sawrey. The cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of a king-size double, a twin and a single, together with a bathroom and ground floor shower room. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire. Utility and a second sitting room with open fire. Outside there's off road parking for two cars and a raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture. Bishop Howe is a great Lake District base, with plenty to see and do in the area, whatever your interest.
Amenities: Electric heaters with open fires. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso Machine fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for open fires available to purchase locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Front raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture, plus side lawned garden and rear patio. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: There are a number of stone steps to the front door and a couple of steps to the rear door. Note: No stag/hen parties or similar. Please note: bookings must fall between a Saturday and Saturday. Please note: Charging of electric cars is strictly not permitted from the property - There is a car charging point in the village at Pure Lakes, Bryers Fold, Far Sawrey LA22 0LL. Please contact the owner once your booking is made to confirm how the beds should be made up for your stay
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 village of Far Sawrey has a Post Office/store and pub/restaurant. Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is 'Hill Top', once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages.
Bishop How is a wonderful Edwardian stone-built, semi-detached cottage situated next to a working livestock farm, on the edge of the village of Far Sawrey. The cottage sleeps five people in three bedrooms, consisting of a king-size double, a twin and a single, together with a bathroom and ground floor shower room. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire. Utility and a second sitting room with open fire. Outside there's off road parking for two cars and a raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture. Bishop Howe is a great Lake District base, with plenty to see and do in the area, whatever your interest.
Amenities: Electric heaters with open fires. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso Machine fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for open fires available to purchase locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Front raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture, plus side lawned garden and rear patio. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: There are a number of stone steps to the front door and a couple of steps to the rear door. Note: No stag/hen parties or similar. Please note: bookings must fall between a Saturday and Saturday. Please note: Charging of electric cars is strictly not permitted from the property - There is a car charging point in the village at Pure Lakes, Bryers Fold, Far Sawrey LA22 0LL. Please contact the owner once your booking is made to confirm how the beds should be made up for your stay
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 village of Far Sawrey has a Post Office/store and pub/restaurant. Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is 'Hill Top', once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages.
Property manager
Sykes Holiday Cottages
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
About the area
Ambleside
Located in Ambleside, this cottage is in the mountains. Hill Top Farm and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Raw War Paintball and Holehird Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ambleside Climbing Wall or Parkside Road. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Ambleside, Cumbria & The Lake District
What's nearby
- Hill Top Farm - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
- Lake Windermere - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Bowness Pier - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
- World of Beatrix Potter - 10 min drive - 4.5 km
- Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 16 min drive - 9.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Pier Coffee Shop - 10 min drive
- The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant - 9 min drive
- The Lake View - Bowness - 10 min drive
- Costa Coffee - 10 min drive
- The Albert - 10 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king size on request) 1 x single. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with open fire. Utility. Second sitting room with open fire.
What makes this property unique
Electric heaters with open fires. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso Machine fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Sky, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Fuel for open fires available to purchase locally. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Front raised lawned garden with veranda and furniture, plus side lawned garden and rear patio. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 3.5 miles, pub 5 mins walk. Note: There are a number of stone steps to the front door and a couple of steps to the rear door. Note: No stag/hen parties or similar. Please note: bookings must fall between a Saturday and Saturday. Please note: Charging of electric cars is strictly not permitted from the property - There is a car charging point in the village at Pure Lakes, Bryers Fold, Far Sawrey LA22 0LL
Languages:
English
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