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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Gavel Cottage in Meadowcroft Lane offers a 4-star holiday home with two bedrooms and a private bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi throughout the property. Outdoor Spaces: The property features a beautiful garden, perfect for relaxation. Free on-site private parking is available for convenience. Local Attractions: Located 1.2 mi from the World of Beatrix Potter, Gavel Cottage is also close to Kendal Castle (9.9 mi) and Derwentwater Lake (25 mi). Leeds Bradford International Airport is 72 mi away. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy cycling, boating, and walking in the surrounding area. The property is highly rated by guests for its excellent facilities and comfortable accommodations.

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Sykes Cottages
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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 full bed
Bedroom 2
2 twin beds
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  • Nicola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely cottage in a quiet peaceful area. Bedding and towels included so less baggage in the car. Gavel cottage has everything you need and more. The garden is a lovely place to have a pot of tea and some quiet time. we were able to see the lake...
  • Patrick
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Absolutely great location in the heart of Windermere and bow ness… cozy cottage ….🌿🔥
  • Michelle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the quieter location of Gavel Cottage, just a little beyond the summer busyness of Bowness. The private garden with summerhouse was ideal for lazing with afternoon drinks. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to use. Everything was...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 84,897 reviews from 21204 properties
21204 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

Please note: this property has a changeover on Fridays only. Please Note: Property only accepts 7 day stays during July and August and all school holidaysGavel Cottage is a cosy and charming semi-detached cottage, superbly located, just one mile from Bowness-on-Windermere and can sleep four people. The cottage has a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a bathroom and an open plan living area with an open fire. Outside there is off road parking for one car and a front, lawned garden with summerhouse, furniture and a barbecue. Gavel Cottage is a wonderful holiday base. Please note: this property has a changeover on Fridays only. Please Note: Property only accepts 7 day stays during July and August and all school holidays Please note this property has a changeover on Fridays booking less than 7 nights please contact us first to enquire about the availability.

Neighborhood info

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere both provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants, plus boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is on the edge of the town, plus Grizedale Forest Park is nearby and there are many National Trust properties in the area.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Gavel Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

    Internet
    Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

    Kitchen

    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator

    Bedroom

    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet

    Bathroom

    • Toilet paper
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower

    Living Area

    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area

    Media & Technology

    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • TV

    Room Amenities

    • Heating

    Outdoors

    • Garden

    Activities

    • Cycling

    Miscellaneous

    • Smoke-free property

    Safety & security

    • Carbon monoxide detector

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules
    Gavel Cottage takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Cards accepted at this property
    VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to pick up the keys, will be sent to you by email.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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