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Restharrow

Lake Windermere, near Restharrow, Cumbria

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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
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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
What's provided in a National Trust holiday cottage?
Ground floor bedroom
Ground floor shower room
Step free shower
Level access to front door
Zip and link bed
Doors wider than 32 inches
Shower chair
Grab rails in the shower/bath
Grab rails by the toilet
Height adjustable hob
Height adjustable kitchen sink
Level floors throughout. Carpet in sitting room and bedroom. 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. Super 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. Find more information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Find more information in our accessibility guide
Neighbours: Restharrow is in a building between the holiday cottage Tanner Brow and a home. There is another home across the track from Tanner Brow.

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.

WiFi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.

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. 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.

Accessible places nearby

Enjoy accessible trails at National Trust places with powered mobility scooters or push all-terrain wheelchairs available to hire or borrow. Please check how to book before arriving.