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Offering Accommodation, things to do and places to visit in the English Lake District. A small selection of privately owned holiday cottages available in the bustling villages of Bowness on Windermere, Windermere & Ambleside.

09/08/2025

_ time to celebrate ✍️

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When you can gather the family together to share in special celebrations 🍾 🥂

Ellefred Cottage is perfect for family gatherings, with plenty of space to dine together, hangout for an evening of boardgames or movies or just find a corner to chill and relax.

Sounds like one recent family stay managed all the above and more! 🫶

“Had a lovely 5 day stay for my sons 20th birthday. Beautiful house, fab location , everything you need. Comfy beds, lovely clean bedaing, peaceful yet central location with shops, bars & restaurants on doorstep.
Lovely kitchen, bathroom and lots of room in house to eat, chill & relax.
Would 100% stay again & recommend to family & friends.”💕

Still some AUGUST dates AVAILABLE.
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29/07/2025

_making memories ✍️

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We like nothing better than reading about your exploration and adventures in whilst staying with us and even more so when you return to visit again and again! 🫶

We have been welcoming the Houston family for a few years now and Beaumont Cottage has become a firm family favourite as their base for discovering all that this wonderful has to offer as well as creating some marvellous memories. 🫶

Here’s to many more ! 🫶

If you fancy staying here and making your own special memories, check out our story for remaining summer availability 👆

28/07/2025

_ what’s on…

We love this time of year, when you get to experience all that is true Cumbrian heritage, hospitality and outdoor fun! 🫶

From Cumbrian Wrestling to Sheep Dog Trials, Music Festivals to Agricultural Shows, we are sure you’ll find something to enjoy this summer! ☀️

Below are just a few of the events on over the coming weeks. 📆

Plan ahead, book your tickets and where possible we recommend using public transport. Not forgetting the right clothing & footwear, it is The Lake District after all! 💦

🤼 Ambleside Sports 31st July

🧑🏼‍🎤 Kendal Calling 31st July to 3rd August

🐑 Cartmel Show 6th August

🎶 Lake District Summer Music Festival -
1st to 10th August

🐕 Rydal Sheepdog Show 14th August

🎪 Solfest 21st August

🏇🏻 Cartmel Races 23rd & 25th August

🏃‍♂️ Grasmere Sports 24th August

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18/07/2025

_ summer vibes

The lakes have certainly been a hive of activity during our recent spells of fabulous weather.

Besides, taking cruises or hiring a boat on the lakes with and there are so many other ways to have fun on and in the water.

you can hire boats and kayaks.
Fell Foot NT there are row boats, kayaks and paddleboards
lessons and socials

So much to be enjoyed on the water here in 💦 🚢 🛥️ ⛵️ 🚣🏻🏊🏽

It’s not too late to book your summer with us 😊

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11/07/2025

📚 Schools Out 📚

Summer holidays are officially underway!

And what a way to kick it off ☀️ 😎 ☀️

Don’t worry if you’ve not yet booked your summer .

If the is where you want to be, we still have some availability.

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02/07/2025

_ hello July

Can you believe we’re already half way through the year? 😬

With summer holidays just around the corner, have you booked your in yet? 🤔

No need to panic 🫨

We’ve got you covered! 😉

We have availability from sleep 2 to 10, close to village amenities and local attractions.

All we need is you 🫶

We may not be able to guarantee fab weather like this but we can guarantee clean, comfortable and convenient right in the heart of the lakes.

A warm welcome awaits 🤗

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28/06/2025

_ taste district

If you’re a foodie and a lover of all things you may already know we are famous for more than our amazing landscape and spectacular views.

With 13, yes 13 Michelin starred restaurants here in Cumbria, it’s not all about fine dining .

From food festivals to village bakeries we really are spoilt for choice on places to dine out and shop here in Cumbria.

With a mouth watering selection of award winning local produce (some to take home or order online too) you really should add it to your in the lakes itinerary.

There’s something for everyone- cafes, cosy inns, country house hotels and so much more.

Come and enjoy the very best of what our Cumbrian larder has on offer 😋

13/06/2025

_what’s on

this weekend at - it’s fair to say it’s going to be a busy one!

With two big events taking place on the calendar this weekend it’s best to plan ahead and use other means of travel with and

Today sees the start of the three day event with and Sunday, Waterhead, Ambleside sees the new start to Windermere Marathon.

Wishing all those taking part in these great the very best of luck.

30/05/2025

_ weekend plans

What are yours?

If you didn’t get to visit over the don’t worry, you can get ahead and plan for next month!

We have some cottages available for various dates next month, whether you’re grabbing a last minute weekend away or coming to take part in one of the numerous events taking place in June, or just to enjoy a lakeland show MightyHike

We have family friendly and pet friendly cottages across south lakes for you to enjoy.

CHECK our STORY for AVAILABILITY updates

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23/05/2025

_ it’s the weekend

and a one too 🙌

Will you be staying with us or visiting this weekend?

We took some time off yesterday to get out and enjoy the glorious weather, and the fells, ahead of a busy weekend 🥵

If heading onto the fells this weekend 🥾

* REMEMBER*

- plan your routes in advance
- bring plenty of water
- wear sunscreen and layers of clothes.
- make sure you have the correct skills and equipment to deal with the weather.

If you’re planning on swimming in the lakes and tarns stay safe. 🏊‍♀️

16/05/2025

_ sunny days

Happy Friday all - the weekend weather forecast is looking great for 😎 and all our cottages are now fully booked 🙌

Perfect weather for fun on/in our lakes 😜

08/05/2025

_ VE Day

With celebration and remembrance taking place across the country today, we thought we would share with you the beautiful installation at the memorial garden situated between the villages of Windermere and Bowness. A joint community effort to mark

The different coloured poppies symbolism;

The red poppy is a symbol of remembrance and hope – a belief that the lives that were lost to wars of the past have paved the way for a more stable present and peaceful future.

Yellow poppies are relevant to VE Day celebrations in remembrance of the women who worked in munitions factories during World War II, often referred to as “munitionettes”

The purple poppy is worn to remember animals that were victims of war, especially horses and dogs, who played various roles in the war effort.

The white poppy also serves as a symbol of remembrance, they specifically highlight the human cost of war, both civilian and military, and advocate for peace.

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