Tanner Brow

Set back just 130 metres from the western shores of Lake Windermere, two-bedroom Tanner Brow is an idyllic lakeside retreat. It occupies the first floor of a beautifully rugged, semi-detached, stone cottage and is within walking distance of the ferry to Bowness. It was once the laundry for the Belle Isle Estate, the private island visible from the shore and now makes a cosy stay for those wishing to explore the Lake District.   

Walks will lead you in all directions along the lake. Head north for a 4-mile trek to Wray Castle or walk to Claife Viewing Station where you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views across Windermere at the top. 

For restaurants and retail therapy, Bowness is just a short ferry ride across the lake and Ambleside, at the top of Lake Windermere, is a twenty minute drive. Lakeshore park, Fell Foot is a 35 minute drive to the south. Here you can get involved with a range of activities from kayaking and swimming to Nordic Walking and running. 

Restharrow (sleeps two) is a ground-floor holiday apartment next to Tanner Brow. 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

External stairs to front door. 

First floor: Open-plan kitchen and sitting room. Dining room. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with shower over the bath.

Outside space

There is no private garden, but the cottage is surrounded by open countryside.

Outbuilding: Laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer below Tanner Brow, which is shared with Restharrow. 

What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?

Heating: Electric wall heating included. Everhot electric stove in the sitting room.

Parking: Parking available next to the cottage.

Access: The steps leading up to the front door are quite steep. 

Laundry room: There is a washing machine and tumble dryer in the old laundry room below Tanner Brow. This area is shared with Restharrow and there is also space to store bicycles.

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

Mobile phone reception is good at the cottages.

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.