Restharrow

Rest in this comfortable cottage after days adventuring in the Lake District. It's in a quiet spot, just a field away from the shore of Lake Windermere.

Guests

2

Bedrooms

1

Number of dogs welcome

2

Reference

009008

Acorn rating

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This welcoming apartment is fully accessible and a quiet base to return to after days out exploring the Lake District. Just 130 metres from the western shore of Lake Windermere, it's surrounded by countryside, but within walking or driving distance – or a short ferry ride – of popular attractions and towns. The sitting room and bedroom have views across fields toward the lake, which you might be able to spot through the trees.

Restharrow was once the laundry for the Belle Isle Estate, the private island in the middle of the lake, and is now a cosy ground-floor apartment that has been thoughtfully renovated with accessibile and wheelchair-friendly features throughout.

It is the perfect place to stay for anyone looking to walk, cycle, fish, or get out on the lake, with activities nearby for all ability levels. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the shore, where you’ll find gentle, level trails. Many nearby places, such as Wray Castle and Tarn Hows, have all-terrain wheelchairs or mobility scooters available to borrow or hire. If you’re looking for adventures on the water, non-powered watercraft can be hired for use on Lake Windermere at Fell Foot, or you can take a cruise on the Historic Steam Yacht Gondola at Coniston Water, nine miles away.

The ferry to Bowness-on-Windermere is half a mile away and takes foot passengers, cyclists and cars. It's a 10-minute crossing to this bustling town full of cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops. Windermere, Ambleside and Kendal are all less than an hour's drive away.

Tanner Brow (sleeps four) is a holiday apartment above Restharrow. Low Strawberry Gardens (sleeps four) and High Strawberry Gardens (sleeps four) are also by the lakeshore, less than one mile north. Groups can book these cottages together.

Layout

Ground floor: Sitting and dining room. Kitchen with height-adjustable hob and sink, and a slide-and-hide oven. King-size bedroom (can be made into a twin on request). Wheelchair-friendly wet room.

Outside space

Outdoor table and chairs for two. There is no garden, but the cottage is surrounded by open countryside.

• Cot & high chair, not available
• Fridge, available
• Dishwasher, not available
• Tumble dryer, available
• Television, available
• WiFi, not available
• Garden, not available
• Microwave, available
• Freezer, available
• Washing machine, available
• Telephone, not available
• DVD, not available
• Open fire / wood burner, not available
• BBQ, not available

Wheelchair friendly with level floors. Sockets, switches and thermostats at a lower height. Blinds controlled by remote. Height-adjustable hob and sink, and slide-and-hide oven. Wet room with rails and shower seat, and room for a wheelchair to complete a full 360 degree turn. King-size bedroom that can be made into a twin on request, with high-level cupboards that can be pulled down for lower access. Contrasting colours in each room to help guests navigate and recognise room changes. We are waiting for a full accessibility guide and internal photos for this cottage. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.

Photographs: We are waiting for photographs of Restharrow, which will be added here soon.

Parking and access: The parking area is shared with Tanner Brow. There is a designated parking space for guests staying at Restharrow on the right. The access road can be congested in summer. The road can flood after heavy rain, in which case the local team will provide information on an alternative route.

Heating: Electric heating. Everhot Electric Stove in sitting room.

Laundry room: There is a laundry room next door to Restharrow with two washing machines, two tumble dryers and room for storing bicycles. It is shared with Tanner Brow.

Please note: The lake view can be obscured by tree growth.

Generally the area around the cottage is quiet, but you may hear your neighbours in Tanner Brow and the other surrounding cottages. The RAF also flies overhead.

During warm weather, blue green algae blooms in the shallower water in Windermere, which is dangerous for dogs and people.

Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.

You'll have free entrance to National Trust places throughout your stay. Cruises on the Historic Steam Yacht Gondola are not included in the free entry to National Trust places, but there is a 10% discount for National Trust members.