The Ridge in Bowness-On-Windermere | Stunning Cumbria Group Cottage

About The Ridge

The Ridge is a six-bedroom luxury holiday home in Bowness-on-Windermere. This property sleeps 12 guests across over 6,000 square feet. Perfect for large groups wanting space and facilities. Six en-suite bedrooms mean no morning bathroom queues. The property includes a vaulted games room with pool table and a wood-clad cinema room with surround sound.

Located in Cumbria with direct access to Lake Windermere. The property sits in an enclosed rear garden with panoramic lake views from every floor.

All six super-king-size bedrooms feature Smart TVs and private en-suites with walk-in showers. Eight bathrooms total include heated towel rails and luxury fittings. Ground floor offers a fully equipped kitchen with two fridges and two dishwashers. Sitting room has a woodburning stove. Additional facilities include a private gym and boathouse with spa bath.

World of Beatrix Potter sits 1.5 miles away (5 minutes). Brockhole visitor centre is 3 miles away (8 minutes). Ambleside town centre is 5 miles away (12 minutes). Grizedale Forest Park is 8 miles away (20 minutes).

The Ridge works brilliantly for multi-generation gatherings. Private driveway parking for six cars. Paddle boards and kayaks included for lake access.

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Need To Know

✓Electric central heating with underfloor heating
✓2 x fridge, 2 x freezer, 2 x dishwasher, 2 x washing machine, 2 x tumble dryer
✓Smart tvs, surround sound speaker, wifi, pool table
✓Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot and highchair available on request
✓Private driveway parking for 6 cars
✓Enclosed, rear garden with terrace, patio, barbecue, furniture, and fire pit
✓Outdoor william holland 4 seater spa bath
✓Outdoor kitchen bar
✓Private jetty and moorings, direct access to lake
✓Paddle boards and kayaks available
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop and pub 3.4 miles
✓Note: house manager available to organise extra services and activities
✓Please note :the house is situated on the shore of lake windermere, and because of its location please expect steps and slopes and therefore the house is not suitable for the physically impaired
✓With direct access to the waterfront, it is important that children are supervised at all times
✓This property can only accept bookings that start on a monday or friday

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Ridge

Direct Lake Access with Water Sports

Private dock with complimentary paddle boards, kayaks and canoes. Launch straight onto Lake Windermere from your own boathouse with changing facilities.

Cinema Room Entertainment

Wood-clad cinema room features surround sound and massive screen. Perfect for family movie nights after days exploring the Lakes.

Games Room Fun

Vaulted gentleman's games room with full-size pool table. Darts and multiple entertainment options keep everyone happy whatever the weather.

Six En-Suite Bedrooms

Every bedroom has private bathroom facilities with walk-in showers. No queuing for bathrooms even with twelve guests staying together.

Panoramic Lake Views

Floor-to-ceiling windows on every level showcase stunning Windermere vistas. Wake up to spectacular scenery from your bedroom balcony.

Professional Kitchen Setup

Two fridges, two dishwashers and every appliance needed for group catering. Cooking for twelve becomes straightforward with this commercial-grade setup.

Getting To The Ridge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Ridge by car, follow signs to Bowness-on-Windermere from the A591. The property is easily accessible from major routes and provides private driveway parking for six vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, Windermere station is just 1.5 miles away. Taxis are readily available from the station for the short journey to the property.

Private parking for six cars

Windermere station (1.5 miles)

Direct access to Lake Windermere

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3BX

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1LA

Orrest Head Walk

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1LA

Windermere Lake Shore Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 3PR

Troutbeck Valley Walk

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA23 1PL

Bowness-on-Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 3.4 miles

LA23 3HJ

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 1DG

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 3.4 miles

LA23 3HQ

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Grizedale Forest Park

Distance: 8 miles

LA22 0QJ

World of Beatrix Potter Attraction

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 3BX

Brockhole on Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LJ

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1LA

Orrest Head Walk

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 1LA

Windermere Lake Shore Path

Distance: 0.2 miles

LA23 3PR

Troutbeck Valley Walk

Distance: 3.5 miles

LA23 1PL

Bowness-on-Windermere Town Centre

Distance: 3.4 miles

LA23 3HJ

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 1.5 miles

LA23 1AF

Booths Supermarket Windermere

Distance: 1.8 miles

LA23 1DG

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 3.4 miles

LA23 3HQ

Ambleside Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

LA22 9BS

Grizedale Forest Park

Distance: 8 miles

LA22 0QJ

Is The Ridge Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The Ridge offers brilliant facilities for children. The games room features a pool table and darts. Cinema room provides entertainment on rainy days. Direct lake access with paddle boards and kayaks means water-based adventures. The enclosed garden includes a fire pit for marshmallow toasting. Smart TVs in every bedroom keep teenagers happy.

Groups Will Love...

The vaulted games room at The Ridge creates the perfect social hub for groups. Full-size pool table takes centre stage with darts available too. High ceilings and quality furnishings make this space feel special. Multiple entertainment options mean guests can rotate activities throughout their stay. This dedicated games area keeps everyone entertained.

Pet Friendly

The Ridge does not accept pets. The property operates a strict no-pets policy to maintain high standards for all guests. This ensures the luxury furnishings and facilities remain pristine. Groups with pets will need to make alternative arrangements. The policy helps guests with allergies enjoy their stay comfortably.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Ridge

The Crafty Baa

Located 1.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3EE

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Located 1.6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1EY

Francine's Restaurant

Located 3.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Ridge

Is The Ridge pet friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at The Ridge. The property operates a strict no-pets policy to maintain standards for all guests.

How many cars can park at the property?

The Ridge provides private driveway parking for six vehicles. All parking is off-road and secure within the property grounds.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The property features a vaulted games room with pool table and darts, plus a cinema room with surround sound. Water sports equipment including paddle boards, kayaks and canoes are provided for lake access.

Can the bedrooms be configured as twins?

Five of the six super-king-size bedrooms have zip-link beds that convert to twins on request. One bedroom is fixed as a super-king-size only.

What cooking facilities does the kitchen have?

The fully equipped kitchen includes two fridges, two freezers, two dishwashers, two washing machines and two tumble dryers. Professional-grade appliances make catering for twelve guests straightforward.

Is there outdoor space at The Ridge?

The enclosed rear garden features a terrace, patio, fire pit and barbecue with outdoor furniture. An outdoor spa bath and kitchen bar overlook Lake Windermere.

How far is The Ridge from local shops?

Bowness-on-Windermere town centre is 3.4 miles away with shops and restaurants. Windermere village with its train station sits just 1.5 miles from the property.

What makes this property suitable for large groups?

Eight bathrooms eliminate morning queues whilst multiple social spaces let groups spread out. The games room, cinema room, gym and boathouse provide activities for all ages and interests.

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Bowness-on-Windermere

The Ridge Reviews

Lesley

As a family of 8 adults, two 4yearolds and one 10yearold, this house was a perfect size space to enjoy altogether and space for alone time. The games, cinema and gym rooms were a bonus and all put to good use. Great facilities in the kitchen, utility and the BBQ area. Plenty of space on the balconies and terrace, with adequate seating for all. Beautiful views of the garden and Lake Windermere from the house. Plenty of car parking at the front of the house. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. There were issues with the very noisy plumbing and some toilet seats not being fitted properly all were reported. We noticed the cleanliness in some rooms could have been a little better, and the rugs, in the kitchen were curled at the corners, even though we noted nonslip pads underneath. Therefore, we decided to roll the rugs and place them in the utility room to avert any trip hazards for adults and children.

Andrew

Amazing. Could not have been any better. Beth the house manager was fantastic.

Michael

This house is the most beautiful place, it was more than we could of ever dreamt ... This house is the most beautiful place, it was more than we could of ever dreamt of We have made the best memories here the place is unreal The views of the lake are beautiful The interior is wow and well maintained I would highly recommend hiring this house for special occasions I will definitely coming back this beautiful place again Gillian

Richard

The weekend experience was exceptional the photos do not do the property justice, as the actual setting reveals a far more immersive and expansive panorama. The property has been completed to a very high standard of craft and workmanship in every detail. We will be returning

As a family 9 of us we had a great time celebrating Grandmothers 80th birthday. Everything was clean and maintained to a high specification. The only problem was the BBQ, which is gas fired. We had planned to use it one night and there were 3 gas cylinders by the BBQ but all empty. We enjoyed using the canoe and paddle board. Would love to go there again if we had the money.

Anne ie

Stunning house with an amazing view! Had a lovely few days here with family celebrating my husbands retirement. We will be back!

Steven

We had a fantastic time,great place,fantastic outside space,would have no problems recomending friends or family to book it.

Stephen

Excellent accommodation, loads of hot water, and we had a very enjoyable time, although it did rain most of the time, but in February it could be expected. Was there for my 70th birthday.

Colin And Emma

We loved our stay!

Everything about the property was amazing. We enjoyed the Cinema, the Games room, the gym, the facilities at the Boathouse, the jetty and the water sports. All bedrooms were amazing with en suite facilities, all with amazing views over the lake. The Kitchen, Dining Room and lounge were all also amazing. Could not fault anything we were all blown away with the property.

Stuart

Our stay at The Ridge was an amazing week. The house is stunning and provided everything you can imagine making the week so special and memorable. We arrived to meet Beth, and she was amazing in helping us settle in and have access to the house as soon as the cleaners had finished. The boathouse, jetty and access to the lake make this house truly exceptional with the family spending each day out on the paddleboards, swimming, and fishing in such a stunning location. We will definitely be booking again next year, thanks again.

Stunning property and very well equipped for a fabulous family get together

An absolutely outstanding property! We all had the most amazing time at The Ridge. Every time we went out to explore, we couldnt wait to get back to such a beautiful home! It really is one of the best properties you can stay in the Lake District. There is so much space for everyone with plenty to do. The convenience of having SUPs, Kayaks & Canoes accessible at the dock was a real highlight. Beth was amazing in organising our stay with no problems.

Deirdre

Wow! What an amazing property! ! Our family celebration for 12 people was fantastic. So much space, quality property, very well equipped, plenty to keep us occupied. And that was just in the house! There is so much to do in the Lake District, we definitely need to come back. Thanks to Beth, the house manager, who was very responsive before and during our holiday. Highly recommend Ridge House for a very special holiday.

The property and gardens are absolutely beautiful we had a wonderful week's stay made even better by the weather. The quality of the fixtures and furnishings are top class. It is a very comfortable house with everything you could need. We had a small issue regarding a faulty gas canister for the barbecue but Beth, the house manager, very swiftly resolved this resulting in minimal disruption to our bbq that evening. It was a very enjoyable stay and we hope to return in the future.

Frances

This was an absolutely awesome experience for twelve family members and one we shall all cherish for years to come . Whilst we constantly viewed the pics before our stay we simply couldnt believe that in reality The Ridge was even better than ever we didnt really venture far as everything was there to hand the five children aged 8 3 years had a great time and still talk about their experiences with so much excitement the views from each window are stunning we all loved every minute our five year old said he wanted to stay at The Ridge forever you cant get better than that Fran and family

This is a truly stunning property which has been designed and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Our party covered 3 generations and we all had an amazing time. We made the most of the super location and equipment by kayaking in Lake Windermere, warming up by the log fire, catching a game of pool before winding down with a movie on the huge TV. We can 100 recommend this property to anyone.

We spent 3 night at the Ridge for my dads 80th birthday celebration. We were a party of 12 ranging from 1880 and everyone loved the house and the facilities which allowed us to play darts pool use the cinema chill in one of the many spaces and also paddleboard. Close enough to Bowness and the local pubs to have meals out or spend time in the fantastic property

Nikola

Gorgeous house! Wish we couldve stayed longer. Comfy beds, beautiful interiors, amazing lake views, met by helpful and friendly management.

What an amazing house! We loved everything about it and cant recommend it highly enough. Each floor has wonderful views over the lake, every room is spacious with lovely furniture, the kitchen and dining area are perfect for social meals, every utensil and gizmo you could wish for, the cinema room with surround sound is incredible, the boat house and fire pit are great for lake side entertainment and the house manager Beth was always helpful with local knowledge. We even ventured into the gym once. This house has real wow factor and you will not be disappointed. 10 stars.

A truly amazing stay, the attention to detail in every area of the house is incredible. The facilities and finishing touches throughout the property and grounds are fantastic. The location is perfect with incredible views of Lake Windermere and the Lake District. Will definitely come and stay again!

The Ridge is a true gem! Exceeded all our expectations. We were especially honoured to be the very first guests and everything went so well! Even though it is new, it had a warm livedin feel!The mountain cabin ski chalet vibe was super amazing! It sits on the lakefront and with an amazing hot tub and fire pit, lake swims were made possible in December! All the rooms were so thoughtfully and elegantly put together, beautiful furnishings, and the kitchen deserves special mention both the quality and abundance of tableware and kitchenware made it feel more like our own home or a friends house than a rental. The beautiful screening room large and comfortably fitted all 11 of us, the games room popular with our teenagers, and the views were picturesque!! I especially loved sitting up in bed in the morning and the lake is the first thing I see. Amazing. 20 over 10! The owners are super lovely and thoughtful left us a delightful and large Christmas hamper and the house manager was so awesome. The Ridge was definitely worth the 7plus hours drive from Kensington!

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The Ridge, Bowness-On-Windermere

About The Ridge

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Direct Lake Access with Water Sports

Cinema Room Entertainment

Games Room Fun

Six En-Suite Bedrooms

Panoramic Lake Views

Professional Kitchen Setup

Getting To The Ridge

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Ridge Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

The Lamplighter Dining Rooms

Francine's Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Ridge Reviews