The Belfry in Windermere | Must-See Yorkshire Dales Hot Tub Cottage

About The Belfry

The Belfry is a stylish 3-bedroom holiday home in Windermere, Lake District. This converted property features a stunning oak and glass staircase and high vaulted ceilings that give it a spacious, airy feel. Just a short walk from Windermere village, The Belfry offers the perfect mix of convenience and privacy in a quiet close.

Set in the heart of the Lake District, you're perfectly placed to explore everything this gorgeous region offers. Bowness is minutes away, with its shops, restaurants and lakeside activities. Fancy a woodland adventure? Grizedale Forest Park is nearby. Want to meet Peter Rabbit? The World of Beatrix Potter attraction is just down the road. After a day of exploring, your private hot tub awaits - just don't forget your swimsuit (or don't, we won't judge).

The accommodation includes two king bedrooms (one with en-suite) both featuring Freesat TVs, plus a single bedroom. The family bathroom has a bath with shower over. Downstairs, the open-plan living area combines lounge, kitchen and dining space with a Smart TV offering Netflix for those cozy nights in. The German-designed kitchen includes an induction hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

Nearby attractions include Bowness (1 mile, 5 minutes), World of Beatrix Potter (1.2 miles, 6 minutes), Lakeside Aquarium (6 miles, 15 minutes) and Hill Top House (7 miles, 20 minutes). Each offers a unique glimpse into what makes the Lakes special.

The Belfry is ideal for families or couples seeking a luxurious Lake District base. With two parking spaces and the hot tub ready from arrival, everything's set for a stress-free holiday.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Belfry

Perfect Location

Easy walking distance to both Windermere and Bowness. Great base for exploring the Lakes with excellent bus and train connections.

Hot Tub Heaven

Private hot tub ready from arrival. Guests love relaxing here after days out exploring the Lake District.

Stylish Interior

High vaulted ceilings and feature oak and glass staircase. Modern German kitchen with all appliances you need.

Comfortable Bedrooms

Two king-size bedrooms with Freesat TVs. Perfect for a good night's sleep after Lake District adventures.

Entertainment Options

Smart TV with Freesat and Netflix in the living area. Great for relaxing evenings after exploring.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Modern kitchen with induction hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Everything needed for self-catering.

Getting To The Belfry

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Belfry by car, follow directions to Windermere. The property is located in a quiet close within walking distance of Windermere village, with good access from main roads through the Lake District.

By Train

For rail travellers, Windermere station is the closest, just a short walk from the property. The Lake District's bus network is also excellent for getting around without a car once you've arrived.

Off-road parking for two cars

Windermere station (0.5 miles)

Easy access to A591 for Lake District exploration

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3BX

Lakeside Aquarium

Distance: 6 miles

LA12 8AS

Hill Top House

Distance: 7 miles

LA22 0LF

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LW

Grizedale Forest Park

Distance: 9 miles

LA22 0QJ

Brant Fell

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 3AS

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1AQ

Bowness Shopping Area

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3DY

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 8.7 miles

LA9 4DL

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 0.4 miles

LA23 1AF

Windermere Train Station

Distance: 0.5 miles

LA23 1AE

World of Beatrix Potter

Distance: 1.2 miles

LA23 3BX

Lakeside Aquarium

Distance: 6 miles

LA12 8AS

Hill Top House

Distance: 7 miles

LA22 0LF

Orrest Head Viewpoint

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 1LW

Grizedale Forest Park

Distance: 9 miles

LA22 0QJ

Brant Fell

Distance: 2 miles

LA23 3AS

Windermere Village Shops

Distance: 0.3 miles

LA23 1AQ

Bowness Shopping Area

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3DY

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 8.7 miles

LA9 4DL

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 1 mile

LA23 3HQ

Windermere Bus Station

Distance: 0.4 miles

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Windermere Train Station

Distance: 0.5 miles

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Is The Belfry Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love The Belfry's proximity to family attractions. The World of Beatrix Potter is just 6 minutes away, bringing Peter Rabbit to life. Lakeside Aquarium (15 minutes) showcases fascinating underwater creatures. The open-plan living area with Netflix is perfect for movie nights. Older children will enjoy walks in Grizedale Forest Park with its adventure trails and sculpture path.

For Couples

The Belfry offers couples a romantic Lake District escape. Two king bedrooms provide comfort, while the private hot tub is perfect for stargazing with a glass of wine. The property's location allows romantic lakeside walks and intimate dinners in Windermere's restaurants. Previous guests have even chosen it for honeymoons, praising its cleanliness and presentation.

Pet Friendly

The Belfry does not allow pets. If you're planning to bring your dog on holiday, you'll need to look at alternative properties in the Windermere area. The Lake District is generally very pet-friendly with many walks, attractions and pubs that welcome dogs, but this particular property is not suitable.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Belfry

The Crafty Baa

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AQ

Francine's

Located 0.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1AF

The Angel Inn

Located 0.9 miles from your accommodation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Belfry

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Belfry has a private hot tub located to the rear of the property. It's available to use from the moment you arrive and comes with personalised hot tub glasses and towels.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Belfry does not allow pets. If you're looking to bring your dog, you might want to check other properties in the Windermere area that are pet-friendly.

How many people can The Belfry accommodate?

The Belfry can accommodate up to 5 guests. It has three bedrooms: two king-size rooms (one with en-suite) and one single bedroom.

What parking facilities are available?

There are two parking spaces available - one to the side of the property and one marked space almost opposite. This is particularly useful in Windermere where parking can be limited.

How far is it from Windermere town centre?

The Belfry is within walking distance of Windermere village. It's a short walk to local shops, restaurants and amenities, making it easy to enjoy the area without always using your car.

What kitchen facilities are provided?

The property features a well-equipped German-designed kitchen with an induction hob, oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.

What entertainment options are available in the cottage?

The Belfry has a Smart TV with Freesat and Netflix in the open-plan living area. The two king bedrooms also have Freesat TVs and WiFi is available throughout the property.

How close is the property to local attractions?

The Belfry is ideally located for exploring the Lake District. Bowness is just 1 mile away (5 minutes), the World of Beatrix Potter is 1.2 miles away (6 minutes) and other attractions like Lakeside Aquarium and Hill Top House are within a 20-minute drive.

The Belfry Reviews

Lovely property with great character . Hot tub nice in the winter,Entrance very narrow to property but I managed to squeeze my VW van in. Unusual layout with bedrooms downstairs.Works well for two couples. If being slightly picky mattress felt a bit worn as tend to sag in the middle .Easy access to village as only 5 mins into town .The Crafty Baa a nice pub for New Yesr.

Beverley

Another fantastic holiday for Christmas in this cottage. So lovely and comfortable and the owner keep on top of anything that needs updating or repairing. Can't wait to return.

Antony

Reported just after arriving that the heating was not working. The engineer arrived quite quickly but was just a plumber and knew nothing about the new heat pump that had just been installed so he supplied some electric heaters that worked fine. A second engineer turned up two days later, fiddled with the controls and said it would work after 30 minute and left unfortunately it still didnt work! Hot tub was lovely but was located in a position that was overlooked by other properties and had open access no bolt on gate so anyone could use it while we were out. Neither of the above detracted from a lovely holiday.

Bathrooms need deep cleaning, both are mouldy, moreover the ensuite shower room water was not draining properly. Small bedroom is extra small not sure if you may consider extending it a bit if possible. Throw blanket in the living room needs washing. Otherwise the rest was excellent my family and I enjoyed our stay at the Belfry.

A wonderful property in a super location for exploring the lakes. After an issue with the hot water, the response and problem solving from Lakelovers was extremely quick.

Second time at the Belfry and probably wont be the last visit because its so nice! Good location too easy access to the Lake Districts excellent bus network and trains.

Beverley

Lovely cottage in an excellent location

Heppenstalls

Our Honeymoon, Thank you for a lovely stay in your gorgeous cottage for our honeymoon. It was so clean and well presented, just gorgeous. The hot tub is perfect also, love the personalised hot hub glasses and towels, great location. will recommend your cottage and hopefully be back. The Heppenstalls

This property is not fit for rental and holiday lettings and we were very disappointed by our overall experience. Every room in the Belfry has black mould throughout all windows and frames are covered in black mould, there was black mould on the bed sheets and on the curtains. We were unable to sleep in the main bedroom as there was such a mouldy stench and I have left the property with a stuffed nose. I contacted Sykes who did send out workmen however it was a partial treatment and requires much deeper work and attention to sort the problem. Other issues include the en suite bathroom as it stunk and the drainage didnt work properly. Small things like the 5 bulb chandelier in the main bedroom only had 3 bulbs working, were disappointing. Lastly we were awoken on Friday morning at 730am to a leaf blower outside the bedroom windows which went on for an hour no sleep ins at the Belfry! Overall the property has real potential its nicely decorated, lovely furnishings the table, chairs and couch and its in a great location however the fundamental issues with the property far outweigh any of the benefits. Given the price we paid to stay at the Belfry, it fell well below expectations and the cleanliness alone is enough for me to not recommend it to anyone.

Loved the Belfry everything had been thought off fantastic quiet location but ... Loved the Belfry everything had been thought off fantastic quiet location but near enough to all facilities would highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying

Absolutely beautiful and wonderful place to stay. We loved the location and The Belfry. The hot tub was a super bonus too. We will be back next year.

Philippa

Superb accommodation in a fantastic location. Easy to walk into Windermere and Bowness as well as easy access to main roads. The Belfry was spotless and comfortable. Lots of information on hand for places to visit as well as how to work the amenities within the house. Hot tub was checked daily by a company, which had no impact on us. Hot tub was great, loved the timed fairy lights too. Great for bat and owl watching. We would 100 consider coming here again.

Rachael

Great stay lovely place great location we will be back just one small issue the toilet in the main bathroom had problems flushing.

Gareth

Excellent location Amazing hot tub Beautiful interior comfy Beds Quality kitchen

We really loved staying at this property and we hope to come back soon. A fabulous property in a perfect location. We had all the facilities within the property we needed and the hot tub was a great addition that was well used

Tracey

A fantastic property in a great location. Amazingly equipped more than enough of everything and very good quality items like Denby crockery and decent bedding. We loved it thank you so much. Only possibly improvement something to reach the windows when your short to open them.

Already booked again for next year!

Aubrey

The property was fitted out to a very high standard and was very attractive and comfortable. One of the best cottages that we have stayed in.

Dianne

A wonderfully comfortable property! Fab facilities and maintained to a high standard. Everything you would need is provided. The welcome tray was very much appreciated, thank you for sharing this little gem...we're coming back in July!

Beverley

Gorgeous Cottage in a lovely quiet location with everything you need. Only thing missing was a dressing table and mirror, which is essential for women, especially when there for a week.

Isabelle

The Belfrys location is great just a short walk into Windermere town which has great amenities we recommend The Crafty Baa and The Lamplighter Dining Rooms. The property is finished to a very high standard and the kitchen is well equipped with everything we needed during our stay. The beds are very comfortable with quality bed linen and towels provided, including for the hot tub which we made good use of. The only minor issue is the very narrow entrance to the property the solution was to turn the car wing mirrors inward to avoid problems. We have already recommended The Belfry to our friends.

Excellent location, walking distance to shops, cafes and bars as well as being a short drive away from Ambleside and Kendal. Good car parking, although the drive to get to the property is very narrow and would struggle to fit a larger car. The property itself was excellent. Very comfortable, perfect size. Such a lovely touch to have christmas decorations!! Also included towels for showers and to use in the hot tub. The private hot tub was excellent, although not warm enough to use on the first night of the stay we assume that the water had been changed that day for us arriving. Perfect place for a girly catch up holiday!

Isabelle

You did not even know I never went I postponed the trip once and could not ... You did not even know I never went I postponed the trip once and could not reach you over the phone or my mail to postpone it a second time the site did not allow a second time So I will never use your company again ever I have told all my friends

What an amazing place to stay. The location of this cottage is perfect, just a short stroll from the town centre with bars and restaurants. The decor is stunning and the furniture is very high quality, I think I slept better here than I do at home! We made use of the hot tub which was lovely to have. The church bells do chime every 15 minutes but we got used to that. The only problem was that both TVs in the bedrooms didnt work, but we werent bothered. Cannot wait to return!

The accommodation was absolutely perfect, beautifully decorated with all the facilities you could need. Perfect for a family of 4. A couple of minute walk into the centre of Windermere. Its just off a busy road but you cannot hear the traffic the church bells do ring every 15 minutes between 8am10pm but you soon get used to it!

Excellent accommodation in a brilliant location

Richard

Lovely accommodation in a great location and really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub at the end of the day.

The cottage was beautifully maintained and exceeded our expectations. I would highly recommend it.

The cottage was lovely clean and well equipped. The hot tub was excellent too! Will definitely book here again.

The Belfry was a beautiful stay, it was clean throughout and decorated to an extremely high and tasteful standard. Hot tub was very welcome after walking, with towels and 'glasses' provided for use in it. The appliances and the kitchen were high quality, everything was there that we needed no need to bring bottle opener, peeler, grater etc. The smart TV was a very welcome addition, access to all streaming services which was great for relaxing after the hot tub. The property is literally 3 minutes walk from town but even though it is right in the heart of everything it was so peaceful and quiet, no road noise, no neighbour noise, felt like it could have been the middle of nowhere so we got a quiet nights sleep every night. Really enjoyed our stay and will 100 recommend it to people who are loolikg to stay in that area.

The cottage was beautiful. Very well equipped with everything we needed. It was great to have the hot tub to relax in after a busy day. The location was fantastic. A short walk into Windermere and about 25 minute walk into Bowness. Will be booking again.

The cottage was beautiful, tasteful and well stocked. Spotless and well located for easy access to Windermere a few minutes walk and Ambleside bowness and troutbeck all on the doorstep! We had a church with beautiful chimes next door to us and a huge variety of birds visiting the patio after a long day of walking the hot tub was an amazing addition!! The welcome basket was a lovely touch and we will definitely be back

The place its self was lovely, we had a few issues at the start of our stay. on arrival when un packing our food we discovered some very very mouldy items in the breadbin which im assuming was weeks old! The hob tub was not ready for us with the temperature being at 20 degrees when we spoke to the hottub company he said theres a problems with the boiler and hot water system which they ususlly use to fill the hot tub. We had no hot water on the first night of out stay also. also no use of the hot tub on our first day of our three day stay the hot tub temperature took until the second morning to get up to the correct temperature for usage.

Jonathan

Amazing place, great location and would definitely stay here again. So comfy and well furnished it really is a home from home, was very sad to leave.

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The Belfry, Windermere

About The Belfry

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect Location

Hot Tub Heaven

Stylish Interior

Comfortable Bedrooms

Entertainment Options

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Getting To The Belfry

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Belfry Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Crafty Baa

Francine's

The Angel Inn

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Belfry Reviews