Windermere Gothic Mansion

Lake District. Sleeps up to 36

A magical secret, just waiting to be discovered, this stunning, Victorian Gothic mansion, is the perfect place for big celebrations to remember. Set within its own private grounds, within the Fallbarrow Holiday Park, this leafy getaway provides the perfect base for exploring the beguiling beauty of Lake Windermere, set on the beautiful water’s edge.

Charm and character are prevalent in every corner of this majestic property, with its Grade II-listing ensuring the careful preservation and considered restoration of the hall. Old blends with new, to create an enchanting sequence of bedrooms, living spaces and entertaining rooms, catering to groups of 36 people with ease. Charming staircases and grand hallways lead you between the jazzy cocktail bar, relaxed TV lounge, sophisticated library, cinema room and games room in the basement. There are so many nooks and crannies to explore, even including a chill-out room just for the children!

There is no need to find any dispute between the bedrooms, with eighteen gorgeous rooms, including two self-contained apartments. These sumptuous, beautifully presented bedrooms with William Morris wallpaper, crystal chandeliers and luxurious king-size beds are perhaps one of the highlights of a stay at the hall. The designer has taken inspiration from Lakeland poets, as well the elegant shaker style to combine romance, charm, and elegance into every corner of each room. The master suite is perhaps in another league, with its four-poster bed, separate seating area and roll-top bath.

Of course, in a location like this, with all the natural beauty of Lake Windermere on your doorstep, the outside space must be as captivating as the interior. The large private garden offers beautiful views across the lake. The holiday park also boasts a fine dining restaurant and cocktail bar.

With the Lake Distract stretching out around you, there are endless sights to see and places to visit. From outstanding golf courses to the world of Beatrix Potter, there is a magic to the Lakes that must be experienced. Whether you want to explore pretty towns and villages, spend the days hiking or head on a gastronomy trail to visit some of the country’s top restaurants; there is something for everyone.

Perched on the edge of the beguiling Lake Windermere shores, only a hop, skip and jump from Windermere, Bowness Bay and Ambleside, Windermere Gothic Mansion offers you an escape in one of the most sought-after parts of the Lake District.

Only a ten-minute walk away, you will find yourself immersed in the quaint cafes, traditional pubs, outstanding restaurants, shops and supermarkets of Bowness-on-Windermere. With an information centre, this is the perfect place to start your Lake District adventures. Windermere village can be reached within a longer thirty-minute walk, and the bustling town of Ambleside is only a fifteen-minute drive away, or you can arrange a lake cruise, travelling across the water and taking in the fabulous views along the way!

Windermere is England’s largest lake, measuring 10.5 miles long and 219 feet at its deepest point. Its size and majestic beauty, unsurprisingly, make it one of the most renowned and popular areas to visit in the Lake District. For outdoor adventures, the hiking, cycling and water sports on offer are fantastic, as well as crazy golf, climbing, hot air ballooning and orienteering to fill up your holiday schedule! Any opportunity to leave the car behind and lost yourself in the fresh air and nature, is highly recommended.

Perhaps one of the closest attractions, is the delightful World of Beatrix Potter, where the fabulous animals of Beatrix Potter's tales are brought to life in three dimensions. Also on the list, must be the Lakes Aquarium, with the UK’s largest collection of freshwater fish and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, where you can enjoy a 3.5-mile steam locomotive trip into the Leven Valley.

As well as being home to England’s largest lake, The Lake District is also England’s largest National Park, with more than 3100km of rights of way, you can walk, cycle and ride your way around this stunning part of the country, revelling in some of the world’s best scenery.

Carlisle, Leeds and Newcastle airports are all within around a 2-hour drive, and there are train stations dotted throughout the National Park, so accessing the house on public transport is certainly possible. The average journey time from London and the south-east is about five hours, while it’s about one and a half hours from Manchester and two hours from York.

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