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Central Windermere apartment near Beatrix Potter museum

Spacious Accommodation: 1a Biskey Howe in Windermere offers a spacious apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom. The property includes a fully equipped kitchen, walk-in shower, and a comfortable seating area. Modern Amenities: Guests enjoy a refrigerator, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, electric kettle, and TV. The apartment features a dining area and a wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Local Attractions: The World of Beatrix Potter is a 4-minute walk away, while Derwentwater Lake lies 38 km from the property. Other nearby attractions include Kendal Castle (16 km) and Cat Bells (44 km). Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy golfing, fishing, cycling, and boating in the surrounding area. Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km from the apartment.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

FREE parking!


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Vincent
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Not packed with all the WiFi, smart TV it seems so many people crave when going to a place as beautiful as the Lake District, as a solo traveller spending 10 + hours a day hiking this was a ideal place to stay, clean and everything you need in the...
  • Rhys
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    great location, very warm, nicely decorated, very comfy
  • Haines
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Cosy little properly. Not too much noise from traffic. Close to shops and places to eat. Short walk to the train station.
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was very cosy Great location with lots of shops and places to eat Property was well facilitated Perfect!
  • Lorna
    Australia Australia
    Great location, walking distance to most things Flat was very comfortable and clean Bed comfortable. Lovely hot water Plenty of places to eat near by. Loved our few days here.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,558 reviews from 20930 properties
20930 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

1a Biskey Howe is a ground-floor apartment with an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Appliances include an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, and a TV. There is a double bedroom serviced by a shower room. Outside, there is available roadside parking. Within 0.2 miles, you will find a shop and pub. Please note, this is a non-smoking property. fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are all included in the rent. Enjoy an unforgettable stay in Cumbria at 1a Biskey Howe. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: There is some road noise, please bear this in mind when booking.

Neighbourhood information

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.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

1a Biskey Howe takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.