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Swallow

Bowness-on-Windermere, near Windermere, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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Property code: OC-LR150

Forming a charming hideaway for two guests, this relaxing second-floor bolthole is part of an elegant collection of apartments set in a centrally located building in the vibrant town of Bowness. Sitting along the banks of Windermere, Bowness has a wealth of friendly restaurants and traditional pubs, and is home to the popular Beatrix Potter Attraction. Walkers can head to some stunning local viewpoints including Gummer's How, School Knott Tarn, and Orrest Head (all within 8 miles). From the Windermere Jetty Museum (1 mile), you can join a steamboat cruise along Windermere, calling in at Lakeside, Ambleside, and Wray Castle. The Windermere area has a wide choice of popular attractions and landmarks including the Lakeland Motor Museum, Lakeland Farm Visitor Centre, Blackwell – the Arts and Crafts House, Brockhole on Windermere, and Wansfell Pike (all within 9 miles).

Accessed via an external staircase, this colourful, breezy and inviting second-floor apartment features a useful porch area, perfect for leaving coats and boots, before opening through into the light-filled studio-style lounge/kitchen/diner/bedroom. The fresh and coolly decorated lounge area has plush seating, beautiful views, and a Smart TV – offering an ideal space to snuggle up together in the evening. At the centre of this cheerful room, the smartly arranged kitchen features plenty of storage and workspace alongside a useful breakfast bar. In the evening, you can share a romantic meal around the cosy dining table over by the window. When it's time to turn in for the night, there's a lovely king-size bed situated at the far side of the room beneath a skylight in the low, sloping ceiling. The accommodation also features a sleek bathroom with an elegant free-standing bath.

Although the property has no outside space of its own, the immediate area has access to some peaceful walks and a range of great places to eat, drink, and relax. An allocated parking space is available for one car at the front of the building.

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  • 1 king-size bed (studio-style)
  • 1 bathroom with free-standing bath, shower attachment and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and Lavazza Jolie coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV
  • Parking to the front for 1 car
  • Bike storage
  • Pub/restaurant and shop within 500 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Alfie Wilkin

This property is personally managed by Alfie.

Guest comments

Reviewed by Anonymous 4th April 2026

Beautiful apartment, fantastic views and in a great location.

Reviewed by Alice 4th April 2025

I absolutely loved this beautiful studio! It's the perfect size for 1 or 2. Everything is designed and decorated to a lovely standard with spacious and comfortable bed and sofa and well appointed bathroom and kitchen - just bear in mind there is no freezer which I found out the hard way when I bought ice cream with me! The location is excellent - lRead moreovely views over Bowness and you can just see Windermere and it's an easy walk to both Bowness and Windermere towns. Compared to other places available the value for money was great I thought! Hide

Reviewed by Abdul 2nd February 2025

Clean, Cozy, has everything you need

Reviewed by Abraham 29th October 2024

Great location great host enjoyed staying there

Reviewed by Carole 20th September 2024

Second time staying here.. a great place!

Reviewed by Judy 13th September 2024

Comfy studio apartment. Well located. Be prepared for the walk up to the third floor.

Reviewed by Di 8th September 2024

A lovely and functional place to stay for a work week with great views. Would be even better if it had a proper shower cube.

Reviewed by Emily 6th September 2024

The loveliest little apartment in such a great location. We had an amazing weekend!

Reviewed by James 31st August 2024

We loved our stay here. It had everything we needed for a peaceful and relaxing break in the lakes. Served as a good hub inbetween hiking and sightseeing. We would definitely stay at the swallow again and would fully recommend!

Reviewed by Osprey 30th July 2024

My partner and I had a lovely stay at this Airbnb! A close walk into Bowness with lots of shops and restaurants close by. We also did a lot of hikes in the area and really enjoyed coming back to such a luxurious apartment in the evenings. Only thing to note is that it is up on the third floor so if you have mobility issues it might not be the best Read morebut otherwise I definitely recommend staying here! Hide

Reviewed by Shannah 12th July 2024

A fantastic base to explore the local towns. The apartment was spotless and very spacious. We spent some nights going out for dinner and others we were happy to relax at the apartment with a film and cooked dinner. Having a designated parking space was a major plus for us as we were traveling down from Scotland. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by David 7th July 2024

The flat was ideally located for our week in the Lake District. Close enough to the town centre that walking in and out is no problem but still easy to access the rest of the region without having to battle traffic. The flat itself was very comfortable, with modern furnishings and everything you could need for a self catered stay.

Reviewed by David 28th June 2024

The flat was ideally located for our week in the Lake District. Close enough to the town centre that walking in and out is no problem but still easy to access the rest of the region without having to battle traffic. The flat itself was very comfortable, with modern furnishings and everything you could need for a self catered stay.

Reviewed by Lottie 28th June 2024

We loved the locations of the property and how comfortable it was.

Reviewed by Lottie 21st June 2024

thank you for the lovely stay and we had an amazing anniversary because of it, thank you so much :)

Reviewed by Chris 9th June 2024

Amazing location, gorgeously furnished and interior design which was very cosy, and had great amenities. Would certainly go back!

Reviewed by Jessica 4th June 2024

We had a lovely stay at Swallow - it had everything we needed, beautifully furnished, full equipped and was a perfect quiet base. A very relaxing stay after some hard hikes in the Lakes and looked forward to having a bath to soothe aching limbs. It was so homely and loved every minute of our stay. Thanks v much.

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The Lakeland Cottage Company is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.