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Guests at Stockghyll Cottage can enjoy a truly home-away-from-home experience. The cottage is self-catering, offering guests the freedom to prepare their own meals at their leisure, with a fully equipped kitchen and a comfortable dining area. However, the real highlight is the private, enclosed garden, a perfect place for outdoor dining or simply relaxing with a good book. Offering a level of seclusion and privacy that is hard to match, Stockghyll Cottage is an ideal spot for a romantic getaway or a family holiday.
When it comes to local attractions, the location of Stockghyll Cottage in Bowness-on-Windermere is hard to beat. It's within walking distance to the vibrant town centre, where guests can explore a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. Nearby, Lake Windermere, the largest natural lake in England, offers a range of outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and hiking. Major landmarks, such as the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and Orrest Head, a hill offering panoramic views, are also in close proximity. Furthermore, Stockghyll Cottage serves as a great base for exploring the wider Lake District area, known for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage.
This property is at an elevation of approximately 176 feet / 53.8 metres above sea level
Windermere Beach
Near Windermere - a shingle composition 0.9 miles away. This is not your traditional beach, but known to locals as Windermere Beach, an inland freshwater beach backed by flat grassy land on the lake. A good spot to have a picnic and relax when the weather permits
Facilities at the accommodation
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Ensuite or Private Bathroom
Shower or Bath
Tea / Coffee making facilities
Breakfast available
Car Parking onsite / close by
TV in Room
Digital TV Channels
Open All Year
Free Wifi Internet
Garden
Facilities Nearby
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Beach or Coast Nearby
Entertainment
Bar / Pub
Restaurant/s
Horse Riding/Pony
Water Sports
Fishing
Golf
Walking Country
Cycling Country
Hotel Travel & Directions Hub
International Airports
Local Airports
Barrow/Walney Island Airport Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria
LA14 3YS
21.8 miles Carlisle Lake District Airport
Carlisle Cumbria
CA6 4NW
39.8 miles
Motorways
M6 Junction 37 Kendal, Sedbergh
12.3 miles M6 Junction 36
Skipton, Kirkby Lonsdale east & Barrow, Kendal west
12.4 miles M6 Junction 38
Kendal, Brough, Appleby
13.8 miles
Railway Stations
Windermere station code = WDM
LA23 1QA
0.9 miles Staveley
station code = SVL
LA8 9NB
4.1 miles
Ferry Ports
Hotels near Stockghyll Cottage Bed and breakfast Windermere
= Within walking distance (minutes) = National Grid Reference = What 3 Words.
Windermere Steamboat Museum -
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby. 1 minutes walk
LA23 1BN
SD 40213 97626
= clays.tasks.hitters Hotels nearby.
A boat museum on the shores of windermere , reopened in Mar29 after a long period of closure - with a selection of working steam boats, and other local craft all relevent to the area plus a large undercover display and café
0.1m / 0.2km -
Orrest Head -
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
1.3m / 2.1km - 19 minutes walk
LA23 1AP
SD 41422 99360
= sour.equipping.flash Hotels nearby.
A fell north of Windermere, notable for being the first fell Alfred Wainwright climbed. The summit gives good panoramic views of a number of fells some distance away. The walk to the summit is not that far from Windermere
Elevation = 238 Meters / 780.8 Feet1.3m / 2.1km -
The Old Laundry Theatre -
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby. 6 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40365 97033
= fattest.trial.trackers Hotels nearby.
A small intimate theatre with top class acts including theatre, musicals, comedy , film screening and more - see the events calendar for more
0.4m / 0.6km -
Windermere Golf Club -
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby. 20 minutes walk
LA23 3NB
SD 41938 96231
= spoons.spindles.backpack Hotels nearby.
An 18 hole course in the heart of the beautiful Lake district with practice area, bar and restaurant - visitors welcome
1.3m / 2.1km -
The World Of Beatrix Potter -
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby. 6 minutes walk
LA23 3BX
SD 40350 96987
= slicer.relaxed.elections Hotels nearby.
A tourist attraction in Bowness-on-Windermere with re-creations of of your favorite characters, via a self guided walk through the attraction, with a shops and tea rooms
0.4m / 0.6km -
Claife Viewing Station -
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby. 24 minutes walk
LA22 0LW
SV 0
= sharpens.laughs.tile Hotels nearby.
Located on the west side of lake Windermere follow a wooded path uphill to a semi ruined building, positioned atop a rocky outcrop for fine views over Lake Windermere
1.6m / 2.6km -
Windermere Lake Cruises -
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby. 8 minutes walk
LA23 3HQ
SD 40127 96757
= ferrying.volcano.eyeliner Hotels nearby.
Lake tours stopping at several ferry landing points on the lake, a great way to combine a lake cruise with part of a longer walk to areas you may not normally see
0.6m / 1km -
Blackwell Arts and Craft House -
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby. 28 minutes walk
LA23 3JT
SD 40163 94592
= materials.dads.roving Hotels nearby.
A large property and arts & Crafts historic house with tea rooms and craft shop
1.9m / 3.1km -
Lake Windermere -
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby. 9 minutes walk
LA23 3HE
SD 39385 97204
= livid.rejoiced.sending Hotels nearby.
Windermere is the largest natural lake in England, just over 11 miles long with several popular lakeland towns on its shores
0.6m / 1km -
Brockhole Visitor Centre -
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby. 34 minutes walk
LA23 1LJ
NY 39035 01072
= volume.seemingly.folders Hotels nearby.
With Parks, gardens, outdoor pursuit's, indoor play Café Bike hire to name just a few - a great day out for all the family
2.3m / 3.7km - View more hotels nearby with distances
Craig Manor Hotel - Windermere - 0.28
White Lodge Hotel - Windermere - 0.29
Latimer House - Windermere - 0.29
Lonsdale House - Windermere - 0.29
Hazeldene Guest House - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.29
Westmorland Inn - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.30
Elim Bank Guest House - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.30
Beechwood - Bowness-on-Windermere - 0.31
The Old Courthouse - Windermere - 0.31
Oakfold House - Windermere - 0.32
Nearby Cities, towns and local villages near Windermere
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Frequently Asked Questions.
What is the nearest beach to this Bed and breakfast?
The Windermere Beach is 0.9 miles from this Bed and breakfast. We also list other beaches within 5 miles with descriptions