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Tanner Brow

An aerial view of Tanner Brow, with Lake Windermere in the background, Cumbria
An aerial view of Tanner Brow, with Lake Windermere in the background, Cumbria | © National Trust/Mike Henton
The open-plan kitchen and sitting room at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
Lake Windermere, Cumbria

Tanner Brow

Sitting on the western shore of Lake Windermere, this first floor apartment is a cosy retreat.

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The open-plan kitchen and sitting room at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
Lake Windermere, Cumbria
An aerial view of Tanner Brow, with Lake Windermere in the background, Cumbria
The exterior of Tanner Brow, a first-floor apartment, with the door to its shared laundry room on the ground floor beneath, Cumbria
The entrance hall at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The sitting room at Tanner Brow, with everhot electric stove in the fireplace, Cumbria
The open-plan kitchen and sitting room at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The open-plan kitchen and sitting room at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The kitchen at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The dining room at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The twin bedroom at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The double bedroom at Tanner Brow, Cumbria
The bathroom at Tanner Brow, 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
Lake Windermere, one field away from Tanner Brow and Restharrow, Cumbria
Lake Windermere, Cumbria
Trail signs near Tanner Brow and Restharrow holiday cottages, Cumbria
A boat on Lake Windermere, Cumbria
The sign for neighbouring holiday cottages, Tanner Brow and Restharrow, with a kayak resting on the ground next to them, Cumbria
A kayaker on Lake Windermere, Cumbria

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Sitting on the western shore of Lake Windermere, this first floor apartment is a cosy retreat.

  • Guests

    4

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    2What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    009010

    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. 

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, not available
    • EV charging, not available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Open fire / wood burner, not available
    • Television, available
    • DVD, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, not available
    • Tumble dryer, available
    • BBQ, not available
    • Cot & high chair, not available

Book together...

Groups of up to 14 can stay across 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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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Exploring the area...

Two Herdwick sheep sitting in the grass with Wastwater and the surrounding mountains in the background on a spring day
Area
Area

Lake District 

Discover the fascinating history and dramatic landscapes of the Lake District – where Beatrix Potter made her home – on foot, by bike or by boat.

Wray castle taken from the arboretum
Place
Place

Wray 

Parkland and castle on the west shore of Windermere.

Ambleside, Cumbria

Fully open today
A view of Hill Top Cumbria home of Beatrix Potter
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Place

Hill Top and Hawkshead 

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

Cumbria

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North side of Claife Viewing Station with coloured glass in the windows and views north and east across Windermere, Lake District
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Place

Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore 

Colourful Viewing Station with endless lake views and waterside paths

Hawkshead, Cumbria

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The view from Tarn Hows, Cumbria
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Place

Tarn Hows and Coniston 

Majestic views and peaceful walks in beautiful countryside

near Coniston, Cumbria

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Passengers enjoying a trip on the Steam Yacht Gondola, Coniston, Lake District
Place
Place

Historic Steam Yacht Gondola 

The unrivalled sailing experience in the Lake District

Coniston, Cumbria

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A courtyard with stone buildings on three sides. One side has crenellations and a solid square tower
Place
Place

Sizergh 

Beautiful medieval house with rich gardens and estate

near Kendal, Cumbria

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