Bowderbeck, Buttermere

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Cottage |5 bedrooms |Sleeps 7

Buttermere in Keswick

from £72 / night

£500–£950 / weekBookable online

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Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

4 out of 5

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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About the home

Bowderbeck is tastefully decorated and full of character with original features including exposed beams and stone floors.

Located just outside the lovely village of Buttermere, its a 5-10 minutes walk either down a pretty bridleway or along the road to two pubs which serve food, a café and an ice-cream shop selling ice-cream made on the farm, using milk and cream from the resident herd of Ayrshire cows. There is also a Youth Hostel and a small church, St James' which is famous for the memorial to Alfred Wainwright as you can see his favourite mountain 'Haystacks' from the church window. Its also an easy 10 minute walk down to a shingle beach on Buttermere lake where you can swim in the summer and skim stones and marvel at the views all year.

Weekly bookings Saturday to Saturday for all school holiday weeks including Christmas and New Year.

Short breaks with flexible start and end dates possible in November, December, January, February & March outside of school holidays.

Bowderbeck sleeps 5 people all year round, and 7 people in the summer months (May - September), one bedroom has bunk beds in a wooden annexe which is not centrally heated, its great in summer but not really suitable to use in a Lake District winter!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There is a fully equipped kitchen, a comfortable living room, separate dining room and a wooden verandah extension with a large west-facing balcony with panoramic views of the valley, which is a wonderful place to sit out in the summer with a pre-dinner drink to watch the sun go down!! There are four bedrooms; one double, one twin and a single upstairs; and bunk beds in the verandah.

The living room is comfortable and spacious, with a lovely view down to the lake from the window. There is no TV as there's no reception because of the mountains, but there are plenty of books, playing cards and a whole cupboard of board games and jigsaws to keep you occupied! There is a separate dining room which can seat up to eight people.

The modern kitchen is fully equipped kitchen with electric oven & separate hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. The back door leads from the kitchen into a small porch then out to the garden. There is a separate, large utility room / pantry with a freezer, washing machine, ironing board & iron.

The verandah is a wooden extension that was added to the house in the 1930's. Accessed through a door off the living room, it consists of two rooms with a door leading onto a large balcony and to the garden. It is split into two rooms; a bedroom with bunk beds, and an additional sitting room / playroom area making it ideal for children. However, as they are in a wooden extension which is not centrally heated we would only recommend using the verandah rooms between May and September

There is plenty of room to store walking boots, coats, rucksacks and outdoor gear under the stairs, and a number of clothes airers where you can hang wet things to dry by a heater after a hard day's walking!

One travel cot available & one high chair are kept in the house, room for one more cot in the twin bedroom if you want to bring 2 babies.

Further details outdoors:
There's a large garden with original dry stone walls and a beck (stream) running through it. There is a small natural pool that is excellent for paddling and soaking your feet after a long walk; damming the beck to make the pool bigger and deeper provides hours of entertainment for engineers of all ages!! The pool in the garden does mean you need to keep a careful eye on young children when in the garden.

Next to the house is a stone Lakeland barn owned by one of the farms in the village. It's used very occasionally by the farmer and acts as an excellent windbreak for the house. Your only neighbours are the sheep and cows in the fields.

Access: Access to the cottage from the roadside where you park your car is via a short, steep, rocky track which is unsuitable for anyone with walking difficulties. Please contact us if you have any specific questions about this.

Conditions

Bookings are weekly Saturday to Saturday.

Short breaks are available in winter low season weeks (not school holidays) in November, December, January, February and March, from the end of October half-term to the beginning of Easter holidays.

We can be flexible on changeover days for winter short breaks.

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Bowderbeck

 

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Bowderbeck, showing the verandah

 

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View across to Haystacks

 

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Twin bedroom

The Cumbria/Lake District region

The Lake District is famous for its beautiful mountains and lakes, wonderful walking and breathtaking scenery.

Cumbria, at the very north of England, is amongst its most beautiful regions. The Lake District National Park has long been celebrated for its mirror lakes and craggy peaks. There are also an abundance of pretty villages and towns. The Lake District is heaven for those who love the outdoors, with sailing, rock climbing and hiking and much more on offer. Cumbria has sandy coastlines and interesting towns to visit, including old-fashioned Penrith.

The Keswick / Buttermere area

Bowderbeck is situated in the Buttermere valley, just outside Buttermere village in the North West corner of the Lake District National Park. The nearest towns are Keswick and Cockermouth, 8-10 miles away.

The name Buttermere means "the lake by the dairy pastures". Buttermere village lies on the flat, fertile land between two lakes, Buttermere and Crummock Water which were originally one post-glacial lake and the land was created by the debris washed down from the surrounding hills. Buttermere lake is owned by The National Trust, and is 1½ miles long, ¾ mile wide and 75 feet deep.

Whether you're looking for an active holiday or just want to relax and enjoy the mountains and the peace and quiet, there are so many possibilities from Bowderbeck including fell-walking, fishing, mountain biking, adventure sports, horse riding, bird watching, historic houses, museums, boat trips and much more... please see our website for full details and links.

How to get there

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Bowderbeck is situated in the Buttermere valley, just outside Buttermere village in the North West corner of the Lake District National Park.

The nearest towns are Keswick and Cockermouth, 8-10 miles away.

The nearest airports are Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds, and the nearest train station is Penrith. A car is essential.

Activities near Keswick

Reviews

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15 May 2013

“A lovely cottage in a lovely setting” We stayed at Bowderbeck as a group of 7 (6 adults and a child) and we had a great time. The house is full of character and well stocked, we didn't need to take anything but food and... more

03 May 2013

“Perfect situation with character, cosy and ideal for the more adventurous.” As a party of five walkers we found the cottage ideal for our needs. Located in one of the most beautiful Lakeland valleys the situation was perfect, being within walking distance of everything we... more

18 Apr 2013

“Fantastic location” This cottage is in the most amazing location. The views over Buttermere and Crummock Water are completely uninterrupted and would be hard to beat. The west-facing terrace is a lovely place to sit in... more

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16 Apr 2013

“Bowderbeck Cottage-a wonderfiu location” The biggest selling point is the excellent location just outside the tiny hamlet of Buttermere. There are wonderful views and excellent walks from the front door and there are 2 pubs that sell pub... more

08 Apr 2013

“Huge disappointment, a rip-off, desperately needs updating...Avoid” We love Buttermere and our two families wanted to spend Christmas there. Bowderbeck was full of promise. We chose it because it said it accommodated 7. The location is indeed perfect. But that is... more Response: I'm truly very sorry you didn't have an enjoyable stay at Bowderbeck this Christmas, we were not aware of any problems with your visit. We always try to warn people who are going in the... more

01 Jul 2012

“Bad damp problem - avoid!!” This cottage is in a really good location - quiet, lots of varied walking from the front door, short walk to 2 pubs and 2 tea rooms. Buttermere is a beautiful area in a relatively quiet area of the... more Response: Unfortunately this was one of the wettest weeks ever recorded in the UK and this caused the roof above one of the bedrooms to leak due to the huge volume of rain. This issue was dealt with as quickly... more

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15 Jul 2011

“Perfect spot, wonderful place” We have stayed in Bowderbeck several times and it always feels like Home as soon as we walk in the door. Buttermere is an incredibly beautiful, and not overly-touristed, region of the Lake District.... more

29 Jun 2011

“Unbeatable location, stunning scenery, beautiful property” This was our forth time at Bowderbeck and it definitely won't be our last! Set on the hill side overlooking the most stunning scenery imaginable you will immediately start to relax! We spent our time walking around the large Buttermere lake and playing pooh sticks on the way back; climbing the more challenging peaks right on the door step, having dinner in the local pub 5 minutes walk down the road and visiting the local places of interest. The accommodation itself is excellent, really comfortable, homely and full of character. Brand new and very well equipped kitchen and great eating space in the dining area. Some really nice original touches like the guest book which has been going for years and years. Not your normal stuffy guest book but one where the children spend hours describing their adventures that day and drawing the things they have seen. Makes fascinating reading. There is also lots of info on things to do locally; books to read and a lovely verandah to watch the world (ok sheep!) go by. We recommended it to my in-laws and they go every year now too along with my sister in law and their 4 year old. Can't recommend it highly enough. A really unique find!

27 Jun 2011

“cant fault the location, but bring your woolies!” The house is lovely and the rooms clean, comfortable and spacious. The location stunning, you can start walking right from the door. I would give the place 5 stars if they would open up the fireplace - after a hard day on the hills, coming back to a fan heater was just not good enough, both for warmth and for aesthetics. Personally I would only rent this place again in the winter if there was an open fire, which is a shame because its run by very nice people and is great in all other respects. Hopefull by the time you are reading this, the jackdoors will have been evicted and the fireplace opened! I would pay more for the extra cost to the owners in cleaning, fuel, (and probably insurance..?).

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24 Jun 2011

“Simply Stunning” We have stayed at Bowderbeck countless times and each time has been wonderful!! The cottage is set in a truly unique location with stunning views across Buttermere and the mountains beyond. The scenery is totally unspoilt and there is not a neighbour to be seen. The cottage is beautiful from the outside (and a real sight for sore eyes after our journey from London!!), and very comfortable and fully equipped inside, with everything you need. But the best part of Bowderbeck is being able to walk straight out of the cottage and into the lakes. There are so many walks right on your doorstep to choose from: Haystacks, Red Pike, Fleetwith Pike, Great Gable, High Crag...... And waiting for you after a long walk are the two pubs The Fish and The Bridge (less than a 5 min stroll from the cottage), where we have spent many an evening!! There's also a fabulous veranda at the back of Bowderbeck where you can sip on your GnT's and watch the sun go down. It's such a wonderful escape from our busy lives in London. The beck running through the garden is great for damming (to keep the kids occupied whilst you pack up the bags for the day) and you'll sometimes find a stray sheep in the garden too. Even on rainy days we've gone walking, but there are plenty of helpful guides in the cottage for local activities if the weather is too offputting! I can't see us ever tiring of holidaying at Bowderbeck and looking forward to going back very soon!

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Rental prices

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	9 Apr 11	30 Apr 11	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	30 Apr 11	28 May 11	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
	28 May 11	4 Jun 11	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	4 Jun 11	16 Jul 11	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
	16 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	3 Sep 11	30 Sep 11	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
High	19 Oct 13	3 Nov 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
Low	3 Nov 13	21 Dec 13	500£ 500	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 7
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	9 Apr 11	30 Apr 11	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	30 Apr 11	28 May 11	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
	28 May 11	4 Jun 11	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	4 Jun 11	16 Jul 11	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
	16 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	850£ 850	-	-	1 Week
	3 Sep 11	30 Sep 11	600£ 600	-	-	1 Week
Low	7 Apr 13	4 May 13	550£ 550	-	-	1 Week
Mid	4 May 13	25 May 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
High	25 May 13	2 Jun 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
Mid	2 Jun 13	20 Jul 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
High	20 Jul 13	8 Sep 13	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week
Mid	8 Sep 13	18 Oct 13	650£ 650	-	-	1 Week
High	21 Dec 13	4 Jan 14	950£ 950	-	-	1 Week

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

The price we quote is the price for the house rather than by the number of people. Bowderbeck can sleep up to 7 people between May and September and a maximum of 5 people between October and April as one of the bedrooms is in a wooden annexe which is not centrally heated.

Weekly rental Saturday to Saturday only during the summer from Easter holidays to the end of Oct half term, also Christmas and New Year and Feb half-term.

Short breaks are available between November and the start of Easter holidays, min 2 night stay - start and end dates flexible.

Payment by bank transfer or Paypal. We ask for a deposit of £200 with your booking with the balance due 8 weeks before your holiday. All payments are non-refundable, please ensure you have travel insurance which covers cancellation.

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