Yonder Lea in Bowness-On-Windermere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About Yonder Lea

Yonder Lea is a four-bedroom bungalow in Bowness-on-Windermere, sleeping up to eight guests. This single-storey property sits within the Lake District National Park, just 0.2 miles from local shops and 0.6 miles from the lake. Three parking spaces on the private driveway make arrival easy for group getaways.

The location offers quick access to Bowness town centre. You can walk to restaurants and attractions in minutes. The enclosed rear garden provides outdoor space with lawn, decking and furniture.

Accommodation includes one king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. Two additional king-size bedrooms and one double bedroom complete the sleeping arrangements. There's a main bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower and basin, plus a separate cloakroom. The open-plan living space features a fully equipped kitchen with electric double oven, halogen hob and dishwasher, alongside dining and sitting areas with Smart TV.

Windermere Train Station sits 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is 0.8 miles away (3 minutes). Wray Castle sits 4.2 miles north (12 minutes). Ambleside is 5 miles away (15 minutes).

Yonder Lea works brilliantly for multi-generation families needing ground floor accommodation and electric vehicle charging. Book this well-equipped base for exploring the Lakes together.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Central heating
✓Dyson air purifiers/cooling fans
✓Electric double oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle and toaster
✓Smart tv, netflix premium 4k, wifi, sonos soundbar and bluetooth speaker
✓Complimentary ev charger available
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Private driveway parking for 3 cars
✓Enclosed rear garden with lawn, decking and furniture
✓Secure bike storage
✓Sorry no smoking
✓One well-behaved dog welcome
✓Shop and pub 0.2 miles, lake 0.6 miles
✓Note: two steps up to the property

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Yonder Lea

Ground Floor Layout

All bedrooms and living spaces on one level makes this perfect for groups with different mobility needs and multi-generation families.

Three Parking Spaces

Private driveway parking for three vehicles means no fighting over spaces or worrying about street parking in busy Bowness.

Walking Distance to Town

Just 0.2 miles to shops and restaurants means you can leave the car and walk everywhere for meals and supplies.

Enclosed Garden

Private rear garden with decking and furniture gives groups outdoor space for morning coffee or evening drinks together.

Spacious for Eight

Four proper bedrooms with quality beds and two full bathrooms means eight adults can stay comfortably without feeling cramped.

Electric Vehicle Charging

On-site EV charging point lets eco-conscious groups keep their vehicles topped up throughout their Lake District adventure.

Getting To Yonder Lea

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Yonder Lea by car, take the A591 into Bowness-on-Windermere and follow signs for the town centre. The bungalow is easily accessible and you'll have convenient parking for three cars on the private driveway upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, just 1.5 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride or pleasant 30-minute walk to your Lake District base.

Private driveway parking for three cars

Windermere station (1.5 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3HQ

Blackwell Arts & Crafts House

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3JT

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3AE

Claife Heights

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0LP

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1DX

Bowness Village Shops

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 3BT

Lakeland Store

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Bowness Pier

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3HQ

Blackwell Arts & Crafts House

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3JT

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3AE

Claife Heights

Distance: 3.2 miles

LA22 0LP

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1DX

Bowness Village Shops

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 3BT

Lakeland Store

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Bowness Pier

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Railway Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1BA

Is Yonder Lea Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

The enclosed rear garden gives children safe outdoor space to play. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction sits just 0.8 miles away for a fun family outing. Windermere Lake Cruises at 0.6 miles offers boat trips children love. The ground floor layout means no stairs to worry about with younger ones. Smart TV with Netflix provides entertainment on rainy days.

Groups Will Love...

The open-plan living space brings groups together in one sociable area. The kitchen has an electric double oven and full-size appliances for cooking group meals. A large dining table seats everyone for breakfast before days out. The sitting area has a plush sofa and Smart TV for evening entertainment. Three parking spaces and electric vehicle charging make arrival stress-free for multiple cars.

Pet Friendly

One well-behaved dog is welcome at Yonder Lea. The enclosed rear garden provides secure outdoor space where your pet can relax safely. You're 0.6 miles from the lake for waterside walks. Claife Heights offers woodland trails 3.2 miles away. The ground floor layout means no stairs for older dogs. Local shops at 0.2 miles stock pet supplies if needed.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Yonder Lea

The Fizzy Tarté

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

The Lake View Garden Bar

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3HQ

The Royal Oak Inn

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Yonder Lea

How many people can sleep at Yonder Lea?

The bungalow sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: one king-size with en-suite, two additional king-size rooms and one double bedroom. Two BoConcept guest beds are also available if needed.

Is Yonder Lea pet friendly?

Yes, one well-behaved dog is welcome at this property. The enclosed rear garden provides a safe outdoor space for your pet to enjoy.

What parking is available?

Three vehicles can park on the private driveway. Electric vehicle charging is available on site for guests with EVs.

How far is it to walk to Bowness centre?

Local shops are just 0.2 miles away and the lake is 0.6 miles from the property. You can walk to restaurants, pubs and attractions in under ten minutes.

What kitchen equipment is provided?

The kitchen has an electric double oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle and toaster. All cooking essentials are included for group meal preparation.

Are there two bathrooms?

Yes, there's a main bathroom with bath, hand-held shower and walk-in shower, plus an en-suite in the master bedroom. A separate cloakroom with basin and WC provides additional facilities.

Is the property suitable for elderly guests?

The ground floor layout with just two steps to enter makes this accessible for most guests. One bedroom has an en-suite, reducing the need to navigate hallways at night.

What entertainment is available?

The sitting area has a plush sofa and Smart TV with Netflix premium 4K. WiFi is provided throughout and the open-plan layout keeps groups together for socialising.

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Bowness-on-Windermere

Yonder Lea Reviews

A lovely property in a great location. Very comfortable openplay living space, beds were super comfy well mine was Whilst we appreciated the outside space, it was a little small and on a slight slop, so as a family we could not play our yearly bowls on the lawn. Lovely kitchen space and well equipped in terms of crockery and glasses etc. The bifold doors were extremely difficult to openclose, and the microwave was also difficult to work, despite instructions. It would be beneficial if someone could be on hand on the day of arrival to show guests how to use these. Having said this, the owners were on the end of the phone to speak to regarding these matters and were extremely polite and helpful. This will avoid any damage being cause to the Bifold doors, which are stunning and gives the most amazing views, across the Lake, which is not mentioned in the write up that I could see, but defo worth the mention. This a property beautiful property and we will return. Thank you.

Alison

This is our second visit to Yonder Lea as we think it is perfect for our needs. Its a large airy open plan accommodation and is well equipped with everything you need. It is a home from home very clean and a private garden and beautiful patio which our dog loved.

Justine

The accommodation was clean, comfortable and had all that we needed. The location is perfect close enough to the busy area of Bowness to use the amenities but also far enough away. We found that Bowness was a good base to explore the Lakes. The garden is not completely dogproof the neighbours dogs kept getting into it which meant that we had to block it off and keep our dog on a lead. We visited during a heatwave and two fans were provided but were not particularly powerful. Overall the property was fabulous and we would definitely return at a cooler time of year.

Robert

Great house to have for a week. Had everything in it with no expense spared. Owner was great and was happy to help with last minute changes. Location was great only 5 minute walk from the main shops.

Stacey

We stayed here for 5 nights and loved every second. A great location and lovely garden. All the beds were comfy and we loved the open plan kitchen. Would definitely return. The only negatives we found was the iron was broken and the washing machine brought up an error code.

Lovely property and great location.

Fantastic property in a great location. Just a few mins walk into town and onsite parking. Weather was excellent, so we made full use of the garden space and terrace. Rooms were big with lots of storage and very comfortable beds. A great house for family or friends getting together, loved the open plan layout and a high end finish. 100 recommend, couldnt fault the place!

Really enjoyed our stay, would definitely recommend and love to visit again. The house was beautiful and we enjoyed the garden with the view of the lake. The location was perfect for us, so near the facilities whist being so quiet and peaceful. Our only concern was the washing machine was broken and we later noticed this was picked up by a guest in April but there was no sign on the machine not to use. We used the machine and were then left with very wet soapy washing to try and get dry. Also no instructions what to do with the rubbishrecycling. Overall a perfect stay, left with very happy family memories.

Alison

Fantastic Holiday Home, would love to have been staying for longer. The accommodation has everything you could expect and more, lovely finishing touches. House is central and handy for everything, also a place we hope to return too, would highly recommend

We had a 3 night stay at Yonder Lea in February and loved it . There were 8 of us and there was plenty of room . The cottage was well equipped clean and well presented . It was close to all amenities and a short walk to the lake with plenty of shops bars and restaurants around . There is a slight incline walking down and back to the cottage , it has no lighting in the dark but we used our phone camera for lighting .It is situated in a secluded residential area. We didnt make use of the outside space due to weather conditions but I bet it is lovely in the spring Summer time I would definitely return .

Lindsay

A great stay in a lovely house. Had everything we needed and was lively and comfortable

Andrew

We had an amazing stay at Yonder Lea. The House is kept to a very high standard and having stayed in many holiday cottages over the years can safely say Yonder Lea was the best equipped yet! The location is great, just a short 5 minute walk into Bowness, and the view of the lake from the decking makes for a wonderful backdrop. I am sure we will return and would certainly highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.

We loved staying at this property and would recommend to anyone! Every detail is so well thought out for guests comfort and ease! It is close to Bowness for shops and amenities so perfectly positioned for short or longer stays!

We had a wonderful Christmas at yonder Lea. Everything was lovely and we appreciated the hamper left for us. Accomadation was great 5stars . Had everything we needed and more. Christmas decorations and tree were lovely. Would highly recommend. Thankyou so much for a lovely time

Barbara

We had an amazing stay in beautiful Yonder Lea. The accommodation was 5 stars and it was situated so close to the centre of Bowness just a short walk to shops and restaurants. The EV charger was a bonus. Very dog friendly and the gorgeous Christmas decorations made us feel very festive close to Christmas. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

Fantastic accommodation very spacious, clean and comfortable would highly recommend and we would happily return

Selmar

What an amazing place! I celebrated my 60th birthday and this place was perfect. The owner kindly put up the Christmas decorations which made the whole stay memorable. Furnishing are of high quality and everything was spotless. Thank you Yonder Lea for a wonderful weekend.

Great property and would definitely book again. Plenty space for 8 adults, both in the bedrooms and living area. Close walking distance to shops, bars, restaurants. We had everything we needed for a comfortable and enjoyable weekend stay.

A fabulous property which incorporated all of the facilities that you might need for a nice breakholiday. The weather was too inclement for us to sample the outside space but generally the property is close to all of the amenities of Windermere and Bowness. However There was no welcome pack left for usam I be unreasonable in expecting a pint of milk and a loaf of bread plus some tea bags or coffee? The EV charger was a welcome bonus although there were no instructions available to explain why it kept cutting out and restarting? There were no egg cups amongst the substantial crockery available. All three of these items were minor and did not detract from our enjoyment of the property. We would have no hesitation in rebooking although hopefully next time, the weather will be more forgiving!

Stuart

This is a really great property with everything you could need. Great beds,fully equipped kitchen and great comfortable living area. The enclosed garden was ideal for the dog. Situated in an ideal place for town and lake although up quite a steep hill so not good for disabled people or elderly. Would definitely recommend a stay.

Joanne

Lovely, spacious bungalow fully equipped with everything you could possibly need for a short stay. Brilliant location for walking into Bowness

Michelle

What a perfect location, and a great property. The space was perfect, even a little sneaky lake view The property itself had plenty of kitchen utensils, crockery, cutlery The beds comfortable as was the seating in the main living space. We didnt get great weather so didnt utilise the outside space but it looked great.. all in all couldnt fault it.

Sharon

Beautiful property perfectly situated in a quiet road very close to the main town of Bowness. Well equipped house,very clean and comfortable for a nice relaxing break. I can't fault anything about this property.

The property is amazingly furnished with lovely views and very close to local amenities, one of the best we have stayed in. I will however probably not be going back as I will have to think very carefully about booking through Sykes cottages or lake lovers. We unfortunately left an item behind in the property which i except was our fault but I have received a email to say you have it. Unfortunately 6 weeks has now passed and despite offering to pay upfront for any postage fees I still dont have it back and it is bordering on impossible to actually speak to anyone at Sykes cottages or lake lovers about it. I would reiterate this is no reflection on the property itself. Dean Tomlin

Amazing holiday! Beautiful bungalow with superb views and very well maintained. We shall return for sure! The owner of the property was so lovely and friendly. Thank you

Yvonne

Absolutely loved the house both the space and the fact it had everything we needed. The enclosed garden was perfect for the dog and the house itself was close to everything. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend. The only thing we would have benefited from was clearer instructions for the cooker.

Amazing property with everything you need for a break in the Lakes. Close to walk to the centre of Bowness but far enough to enjoy the peace and quiet. We were a family of 7 spanning 3 generations and there was enough space and privacy that we didn't feel on top of each other during our stay. We would definitely recommend it and would return in a heartbeat.

We loved it so much we booked again. .. so this is our 2nd time. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by the friendly and helpful owner. The property was not only spotless but beautifully decorated with modern touches and thoughtful amenities. The bed was incredibly comfortable and we all had a great nights sleep. The location is perfect we were a very short walk into Windermere. I cant recommend highly enough. Ill definitely be returning again soon.

We stayed at Yonder Lea for a week and loved it. Lovely house that is 10 mins walk from the lake front. The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable. It was situated in a quiet neighbourhood with a beautiful garden to the rear. We would love to come back!

We adored this house, it had everything we needed and more. Everywhere was spotless and the furnishings were very high quality. Fantastic location too, only a short walk into Bowness. We would definitely return.

A fabulous bungalow for a family get together. Well appointed, very comfortable beds, lovely to see the lake from the living room window. The walk up the hill after a visit to the fizzy tarte was a bit slower than the walk down. My only small gripe from a maintenance perspective was the dripping tap in the house bathroom.

Malcolm

The property was very nice and clean and spacious and we even had a distant view of the lakes from the back garden and we were very lucky to have a great week of weather. Our only issue was with the kitchen appliances and heating. The cooker was operated via a magnet which didn't seem to always want to work and the microwave required you to scan a QR code to get the instructions. The Hive heating unit was set to 29 degrees in a week of mid 20 degrees weather and we didn't notice it until we all realised we were cooking more than the weather should have made us feel. Couldn't get the Hive unit to lower the temperature so we felt we spent time battling the inbuilt technology of the property when we were in the Lake District to escape from all of that and enjoy the countryside and scenery. Not a problem for those who can't separate themselves from their technology for a break but that was the point of our break.

We stayed at yonder Lea for a long weekend and we had a lovely time! The facilities are great everything we needed was there. The house was so clean and a well looked after property. The location is ideal its only a couple of minutes walk into BownessOnWindermere. I would highly recommend the property.

Fabulous weekend with friends, great location and the beds were amazing!

Excellent property. Great location. Immaculate condition. Great for large families

Lovely place lots of equipment for the kitchen Very clean and excellent location

Vickie

I would have no hesitation in recommending Yonder Lea. The bungalow is in a fantastic location please note there is a steep hill on the ascent to the bungalow which some people may struggle with but it wasnt a problem with our party of 8 just a short stroll to the main shopsbarspier, there is a lovely view of the lake in the distance from the patio. The bungalow was spotlessly clean, we received a nice welcome gift, the fixtures and fittings are top quality, top marks for the sleep quality, the beds are sooooo comfy! Everything has been thought of. Would definitely return. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Olivia

We absolutely loved this property and would love to return. The location is fantastic and super central. Every single thing in the property is superb quality and the finishing touches are fantastic everything that you could need is there. The property has been done out to a beautiful standard and we were all really impressed. I would 100 recommend! We were all gutted to be heading home! Thank you so much!

Really comfortable and well appointed accommodation. We had a lovely, large family gathering here. Peaceful neighbourhood with distant view of the lake. Dont include the following for publication, they are intended for owner only 2 small points Loo seat in utility area not firmly fixed. Large plates dont fit in dishwasher.

Belated review for a lovely stay in early December. This property was incredible. We stayed with a newborn and a dog for a first holiday and the property suited our needs perfectly. It has been equipped and furnished to a beautiful standard, and was impeccably clean and spacious, with everything you need for a home away from home. The location is very central and we loved being able to nip back in the daytime. Would be even more gorgeous in the summer as the outside area is lovely. Were already thinking about when we can come back. Thank you!

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Yonder Lea, Bowness-On-Windermere

About Yonder Lea

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Ground Floor Layout

Three Parking Spaces

Walking Distance to Town

Enclosed Garden

Spacious for Eight

Electric Vehicle Charging

Getting To Yonder Lea

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Yonder Lea Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Fizzy Tarté

The Lake View Garden Bar

The Royal Oak Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Yonder Lea Reviews