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

About Briars Lea

Briars Lea is a stunning four-bedroom holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. This property sleeps eight guests across spacious accommodation. The private hot tub offers the perfect spot for groups to unwind after exploring the Lakes. Just minutes from Lake Windermere, this location puts you right in the heart of everything.

The lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere surrounds you with shops, restaurants and waterside attractions. You can walk to the lake and ferry terminals in minutes.

The ground floor features three bedrooms: two super-king-size zip-link rooms (convertible to twins) and one double. Each has its own en-suite. Upstairs you'll find a king-size bedroom with data port, plus a family bathroom. The first-floor open-plan kitchen/bar includes two electric ovens, gas and electric hobs and all modern appliances. The living area opens onto a balcony, whilst a separate media room provides extra space. Four Smart TVs throughout keep everyone entertained.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction sits just 0.3 miles away (2 minutes). Windermere Lake Cruises operates from 0.5 miles (3 minutes). Ambleside awaits 5 miles north (12 minutes). Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway runs 5.8 miles south (15 minutes).

Briars Lea combines space, location and facilities for memorable group breaks in the Lake District.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Gas central heating
✓2 x electric oven, gas hob, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker (tassimo), kettle and toaster
✓4 x smart tv, wifi, selection of books and games
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Sorry no cot or highchair available
✓No hairdryer
✓Private driveway parking for 3 cars
✓Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and pond
✓Enclosed side garden with deck, furniture and hot tub
✓Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.4 miles, lake 0.5 miles
✓Note: pond in the garden not enclosed, children and pets must be supervised at all times
✓Note: check-in is from 3pm, check-out by 10am
✓Note the garden is maintained by a gardening contractor where possible the garden maintenance will take place during the changeovers however this is not always possible due to weather and availability therefore general garden maintenance may take place during your stay, please be assured this will be carried out with minimal disturbance

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What Guests Love

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

Hot Tub Heaven

The private hot tub provides the perfect gathering spot after days exploring the Lakes, with groups praising this fantastic feature throughout their stays.

Perfect Lake District Location

Just a short walk to Lake Windermere, ferry terminals and Bowness town centre means everything you need is within easy reach for your group.

Space for Everyone

With four bedrooms, four bathrooms and multiple living areas, there's plenty of room so larger groups aren't cramped or on top of each other.

Enclosed Garden for Dogs

The beautiful enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio provides a safe space for up to two dogs to enjoy their Lake District holiday.

Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Three ground-floor bedrooms each have their own shower room or wet room, making mornings smooth and stress-free for larger groups.

Modern Kitchen Facilities

The first-floor kitchen bar features two ovens, dual hobs and all modern appliances, making group meal preparation straightforward and enjoyable.

Getting To Briars Lea

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Briars Lea by car, follow the A591 into Bowness-on-Windermere. The property is easily accessible from the main road and provides private driveway parking for three cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Windermere station is just 1.5 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride or pleasant walk to the property in Bowness-on-Windermere.

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: 0.3 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 5.8 miles

LA12 8AS

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 3AE

Queen Adelaide's Hill

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 3DL

Bowness Village Centre

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 3BT

Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1DG

Windermere Ferry Terminal

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3HQ

Old Laundry Theatre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3EB

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AF

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3BX

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 3HQ

Lakes Aquarium

Distance: 5.8 miles

LA12 8AS

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1LA

Brant Fell

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 3AE

Queen Adelaide's Hill

Distance: 0.8 miles

LA23 3DL

Bowness Village Centre

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 3BT

Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket

Distance: 1.4 miles

LA23 1DG

Windermere Ferry Terminal

Distance: 0.6 miles

LA23 3HQ

Old Laundry Theatre

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 3EB

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Is Briars Lea Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Briars Lea offers excellent facilities for families with children. The enclosed rear garden provides safe outdoor space for play. Four Smart TVs throughout the property keep different age groups entertained. The separate media room with soft seating offers a quiet retreat. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction sits just 0.3 miles away. Lakes Aquarium is 5.8 miles south. Multiple bedrooms mean children can have their own spaces.

Groups Will Love...

The private hot tub at Briars Lea creates the perfect focal point for group gatherings. Located in the side garden with decking and furniture, it provides space for everyone to relax together after exploring the Lakes. Guests consistently praise this feature in reviews, noting how well-used it becomes during stays. The combination of hot tub, enclosed gardens and patio areas means groups have multiple outdoor spaces for socialising and unwinding together.

Pet Friendly

Briars Lea welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio provides safe outdoor space for pets to explore and play. The ground-floor bedroom configuration means easy access for dogs. Note that the garden pond is not enclosed, so supervision is required. Bowness offers dog-friendly walks to the lake and surrounding fells. The property's location makes it ideal for Lake District adventures with your dogs.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Briars Lea

Boardwalk Bar and Grill

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3HQ

ChoccoBar Hot Chocolate House

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BX

Bryson's Café

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Briars Lea

Is Briars Lea pet friendly?

Yes, Briars Lea welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs. The enclosed rear garden with lawn and patio provides a safe outdoor space, though the pond requires supervision.

How many people does Briars Lea sleep?

The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms: three ground-floor rooms (two super-king zip-links convertible to twins, one double) and one first-floor king-size room. Each ground-floor bedroom has its own en-suite facilities.

What cooking facilities are available for groups?

The first-floor kitchen includes two electric ovens, both gas and electric hobs, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker and all essential utensils. This setup makes preparing meals for eight people straightforward.

How far is Briars Lea from Lake Windermere?

The property sits just minutes' walk from Lake Windermere and the ferry terminals in Bowness. Windermere Lake Cruises operates from approximately 0.5 miles away, about a three-minute drive or ten-minute walk.

What parking is available at the property?

The private driveway provides off-road parking for three cars. This generous parking allocation works well for larger groups arriving in multiple vehicles.

Are there multiple living spaces for groups?

Yes, the first-floor features an open-plan living/dining room with balcony access, plus a separate media room with soft seating and library. Four Smart TVs throughout the property provide entertainment options in different areas.

What bathroom facilities does Briars Lea offer?

The property has four bathrooms total: three ground-floor en-suites (two walk-in shower rooms and one wet room) plus a first-floor family bathroom. All feature heated towel rails for added comfort.

What attractions are within easy reach?

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction is 0.3 miles away (2 minutes' drive). Windermere Lake Cruises operates from 0.5 miles (3 minutes), whilst Ambleside sits 5 miles north (12 minutes) and the Lakeside Railway is 5.8 miles south (15 minutes).

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Briars Lea Reviews

We absolutely loved our stay at Briars Lea and didn't want to leave. It's in the perfect location, clean, modern and comfortable. We all said we would love to return and will definitely be recommending it to family and friends

Melanie

The house has lots of space for large families and is very well located for access to the lake and town of Bowness! The garden was great for both kids and dog. It was nice to have such a large enclosed space. Lots of parking at the property with no messing about trying to get street parking with a permit, which can be common in the lakes. The only comment we would make is to recommend a barbecue to enjoy the garden more on nice days.

Beautiful and spacious property, close to the centre pf Bowness.

Stunning house , gorgeous views , very well maintained. Glorious hot tub , making this a break to remember, so much so we have booked it for next year Easy walking distance to Bowness Fantastic bus service , easy to hop on & hop of whilst travelling to other towns, amazing shops, very friendly people .

Gordon

Just got back from this fantastic house , everything about it was lovely, right ... Just got back from this fantastic house , everything about it was lovely, right in the heart of the town , fantastic garden , hot tub lovely and relaxing, exceptional inside and out , had a problem with a broken part on hoover when we went to use it and there was a new part delivered the next day , the host who replied was brilliant, would recommend this to everyone, only downfall was horrible weather apart from that two very happy families, oh and both dogs ended up in the pond one night as was raining so much in the dark couldn't see it but thats the silly dogs fault , one thing to think about is maybe some lights in the garden very dark especially if the weather bad , would definitely recommend to book , also The Albert pub is a definite place to visit for drinks and food

Douglas

The home is great and has been refurbished well. It is in a great location for access to the ferry and piers to go up and down the Lake. 10 minute walk gets you all over Bowness. A welcome pack would be appreciated with details on, bin collection days, which bin takes recycling or gen waste. How to control the heating? How to use the appliances. How to lock patio doors downstairs. How to open up the cover for the hot tub. How to deal with dirty towels and bed linen on leaving day, Stripped off the beds or not? Towels left in shower trays etc. would definitely go back with the family.

Cherie

As previously mentioned by guests there was no information book, this needs to be sorted out. Some of the garden steps, decking needs repairing. The bins need to be sorted out , there was rubbish around the bin area on arrival and it did not look inviting as you enter the property. Someone had turned off the emersion so we were not happy having cold showers on Sunday morning . If we would have had an information pack we would not have needed to contact out of hours. The washing machine in the top kitchen needs sorting out because when in use the whole kitchen shook.

Michael

Had a brilliant stay house was up to spection garden was great for dogs. Hottub was well used by everyone. All ready booked again for next year. Just a short walk to restaurants and bars got to give it five stars.

Lovely property great location, maybe a welcome pack would be nice , The only other thing would be it needs a bigger airer or washing line at the property, being the lakes we all had lots of wet bits to dry x having said this we would use this property again as very spacious and the local town has an abundance of places to eat and things to do. Thanks for having us x

Vennessa

Truly beautiful house in perfect location to BownessonWindermere. We did not use the car all week as everything was in a 5 minute walk. The house is huge, with ample space for a large family to spread out. All the furnishings and amenities are quality and comfortable. The hot tub is huge and luxurious and the garden is beautiful. My dog fell in the pond but that was her fault for being notoriously thick. Thank you for a fabulous week.

The property was absolutely amazing and just a short walk to Windermere and local shops & bars. I would highly recommend this property as it accommodated everyone needs. The hut tub and gamescinema room was outstanding! Thank you for everything it was fantastic!

The Cottage was fine however the customer experience was an absolute nightmare! Customer services are extremely poor for Sykes Cottages. You cannot speak to a human and get fobbed off left right and centre. We wanted to extend our stay to 7 days as the price was the same but we were unable to speak to anyone with any authority. I was unable to do it online either and ringing the customer service line was a waste of time. This spoiled what should have been a nice relaxing break and we wasted our money paying for a full week but only getting to stay there for 3 nights.

Charles

Fantastic property in a great location and just as advertised. The space both inside and out was perfect for the three generations of us and two dogs. Easy to walk into Bowness as well as immediate access to the ferry to explore the far side of the lake. The fact that we had 7 days sunshine in MarchApril made it even better!! Would definitely recommend.

Jessica

Lovely home and great location. We have left glowing feedback in the visitors book too. Would definitely recommend to others.

Vanessa

Beautiful house, ideal location, exceptionally clean and has everything you could possibly need. Only negative was a 9.00am check out.

Fantastic overall, one tiny problem please leave a note to help people find the cutlery draw in the kitchen upstairs

Stunning property. Plenty of room for everyone so you aren't on top of each other. The down stairs area is perfect for older children to have their own space. Situated 5 mins out of town so perfect for walking there and back.

Vivien

I was extremely disappointed with sykes customer service and will be submitting a complaint. If you look at whattsapp for example your team make contact I reply then nothing! Trying to get through to speak to someone not easy. Most of the people i spoke to did not follow through with their promises. Absolutely appalling service. Happy to speak to someone but I doubt you will even bother to contact me!

Fabulous property to stay in, we will definitely book again.

Michelle Anne

Briars Lea was wonderful ! The location is perfect with a short walk to the lake. The pictures do not do the house justice, the garden is enclosed and beautiful the hot tub area is fabulous! There is 2 bedrooms downstairs both with outside doors to the garden they are almost like separate quarters with one room with a kitchen and a small lounge off it and the other with a cinema room and sitting area off it. both with lovely bathrooms Upstairs 2 more bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a great lounge dining, kitchen all very modern with a balcony overlooking the garden. Would defo book again a real gem thank you we loved it. Michelle.

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Briars Lea, Bowness-On-Windermere

About Briars Lea

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Hot Tub Heaven

Perfect Lake District Location

Space for Everyone

Enclosed Garden for Dogs

Four En-Suite Bedrooms

Modern Kitchen Facilities

Getting To Briars Lea

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Briars Lea Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

Boardwalk Bar and Grill

ChoccoBar Hot Chocolate House

Bryson's Café

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Briars Lea Reviews