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Restharrow

The exterior of Restharrow (the building on the right, the two windows on the left of the top row) and neighbours Tanner Brow (on the left) and another home (on the right), Cumbria
The exterior of Restharrow (the building on the right, the two windows on the left of the top row) and neighbours Tanner Brow (on the left) and another home (on the right), Cumbria | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The sitting and dining room at Restharrow, Cumbria
Lake Windermere, near Restharrow, Cumbria

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.

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The sitting and dining room at Restharrow, Cumbria
Lake Windermere, near Restharrow, Cumbria
The exterior of Restharrow (the building on the right, the two windows on the left of the top row) and neighbours Tanner Brow (on the left) and another home (on the right), Cumbria
The table and chairs outside Restharrow, Cumbria
The dining area in the sitting room at Restharrow, Cumbria
The sitting and dining room at Restharrow, Cumbria
The accessible shower in the wet room at Restharrow, Cumbria
The wet room at Restharrow, Cumbria
The kitchen, with height-adjustable hob and sink and slide-and-hide oven, at Restharrow, Cumbria
The king-size bedroom (can be a twin on request) at Restharrow, Cumbria
Adjustable clothes storage in the bedroom at Restharrow, Cumbria
The king-size bedroom (can be a twin on request) at Restharrow, Cumbria
An aerial view of Restharrow (middle of building on the right), Tanner Brow (to the left of Restharrow) and neighbouring buildings (to the left of the picture and the right of Restharrow), Cumbria
The exterior of Restharrow (door and one window on the right) and one of its neighbours (three windows on the left) with Lake Windermere one field away, Cumbria
Lake Windermere, one field away from Tanner Brow and Restharrow, Cumbria
The private garden at Restharrow, with a sloped lawn and garden furniture, Cumbria
The sign for neighbouring holiday cottages, Tanner Brow and Restharrow, with a kayak resting on the ground next to them, Cumbria
Boats on Lake Windermere near Restharrow, Cumbria
Trail signs near Tanner Brow and Restharrow holiday cottages, Cumbria
Lake Windermere at sunset near Restharrow, Cumbria

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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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

    Acorn rating

    4What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    009008

    This welcoming apartment is a quiet base to return to after days out exploring the Lake District, and has lots of accessibility features. 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 with level access throughout, wide doorways, an adapted shower room and height-adjustable hob, kitchen sink and bedroom storage.

    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. Super king-size bedroom (zip-and-link, can be made into a twin on request). Accessible shower room.

    Outside space

    Outdoor table and chairs for two. Small, gently sloping and uneven garden area opposite the front door with another table and chairs for two. The cottage is surrounded by open countryside.

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Television, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Single storey, available
    • Close to water, available
    • Walking nearby, available
    • Watersports nearby, available

Book together

Groups of up to 14 can stay across these four cottages along the shore of Lake Windermere. The apartments Restharrow and Tanner Brow are next to each other and the semi-detached cottages, High Strawberry Gardens and Low Strawberry Gardens, are less than one mile to the north with their own jetty on the lake.

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The exterior of Restharrow (the building on the right, the two windows on the left of the top row) and neighbours Tanner Brow (on the left) and another home (on the right), Cumbria

Restharrow 

A comfortable ground-floor apartment with accessible features, next to Tanner Brow. Sleeps two, dog friendly.

Lake District

2 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The open-plan kitchen and sitting room at Tanner Brow, Cumbria

Tanner Brow 

A cosy first-floor apartment on the western shore of Lake Windermere, next to Restharrow. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

Lake District

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The exterior of Low Strawberry Gardens, Windermere, Cumbria

Low Strawberry Gardens 

Explore Lake Windermere from this little cottage with its own jetty, where you can launch your canoe or kayak. It's joined to High Strawberry Gardens. Sleeps four, dog friendly.

Lake District

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2
The door to High Strawberry Gardens, which leads into the kitchen-diner, with views of Lake Windermere, Cumbria

High Strawberry Gardens 

A simple lakeside retreat for an uplugged holiday, with a jetty to launch your canoe or kayak. It's joined to Low Strawberry Gardens. Sleeps four, dog friendly,

Lake District

4 guests
Dogs welcome: 2

Exploring the area

Find more places to visit

Wray 

Parkland and castle on the west shore of Windermere.

Ambleside, Cumbria

Fully open today
Fell and lake views from Wray

Hill Top and Hawkshead 

Beatrix Potter's farmhouse retreat: the inspiration for her little books.

Cumbria

Fully open today
Hill Top house in spring, with a winding garden path bordered by flowering plants and greenery.

Tarn Hows and Coniston 

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside

near Coniston, Cumbria

Fully open today
The view from Tarn Hows, Cumbria

Sizergh 

Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate

near Kendal, Cumbria

Fully open today
View of Sizergh's grey stone manor house, outbuildings, garden and surrounding estate from above. It's a sunny spring day, and the grass is green.

Accessible places nearby

Enjoy accessible trails at National Trust places with powered mobility scooters or all-terrain push wheelchairs available to hire or borrow. Please check how to book before arriving. There are lots of other places in the lake district you can access with your own scooter or wheelchair.

Find accessible walks in the Lake District

Borrow a mobility scooter to explore the Wray estate 

Borrow a tramper mobility vehicle, an all-terrain scooter which makes Wray estate more accessible to those who are less physically able.

Visitor exploring a trail in an all-terrain mobility scooter

Borrow a Tramper at Tarn Hows 

Borrow a Tramper mobility vehicle, a free to use all-terrain scooter which makes Tarn Hows more accessible to those who are less physically able.

Visitors at Tarn Hows near Hawkshead, Cumbria

Fell Foot 

Lakeshore park with stunning mountain views, Boathouse cafe, watersports hire and play area

Windermere, Cumbria

Fully open today
Green parkland next to a lake with trees and people sitting in groups on the grass.

Borrow a mobility scooter to explore the garden and estate at Sizergh 

Hire a tramper mobility scooter at Sizergh to assist your visit to the gardens in Kendal, Cumbria.

Tramper mobility scooter at Sizergh, Cumbria, under the cherry blossom in the small orchard

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