The Oaks is located in Windermere, just 1.3 miles from World of Beatrix Potter and 25 miles from Derwentwater. Free Wifi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. Kendal Castle is 10 miles away and Dalton Castle is 21 miles from the vacation home. The vacation home includes 12 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a hot tub, a seating area, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher. A TV with satellite channels is available. The accommodation has a fireplace. You can play billiards at this 5-star vacation home, and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. Guests can also relax in the garden. Askham Hall is 27 miles from The Oaks, while Trough of Bowland is 30 miles away. The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford International Airport, 72 miles from the accommodation.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 king bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3:
1 king bed
Bedroom 4:
1 king bed
Bedroom 5:
2 twin beds
Bedroom 6:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 7:
1 full bed
Bedroom 8:
1 full bed
Bedroom 9:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 10:
1 full bed
Bedroom 11:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 12:
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
10
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
10
Value for money
7.5
Location
10
High score for Windermere

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  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location itself is excellent, in the Lake District, close to Bowness on Windermere, and walks out the backdoor to Brant Fell and others. The Oaks itself is so relaxing, quality furnishings, fabulous kitchen with four ovens... and dining area,...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 74,796 reviews from 21670 properties
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Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Oaks is a detached country house situated in the village of Bowness-on-Windermere in Cumbria. Hosting 11 bedrooms, this property can sleep up to 25 people. Inside you will also find a ground floor cloakroom, 2 x WC's, a kitchen with sitting area, dining room (seats 25) with lounge area. Children's lounge, main lounge with electric stove effect fire, drawing room with wood-burning stove, main leisure suite with seating area, pool table and a sauna with walk-in showers. Sky TV & Netflix in main lounge, children's TV room and leisure room. To the outside is off road parking for 10 cars and hot tubs on the main patio area overlooking the grounds. Situated in a picturesque location with much to explore in the nearby villages, The Oaks is a desirable cottage in an excellent part of England. Note: This property only accepts a check in on a Friday or Monday Note:Cot and highchair only available on Check-in Strictly no stag/hen or similar. Electric Vehicle charging policy; please note that due to the Estate being at electrical capacity, no EV charging can be done at this property currently, but there are EV chargers near by Please note: Saturday and Sunday check in is only allowed with the owner's advance permission, If you would like to check in on these days, please contact Sykes to enquire

Neighborhood info

Providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, the twin towns of Bowness and Windermere have an enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District. Boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, as well as to the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Nearby is Grizedale Forest Park which offers good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure playground. There are also a variety of water sports available across the many beaches.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Oaks
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Sauna
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • Satellite channels
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    • Hot tub
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Common Areas
    • Game room
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cycling
    • Pool table
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Oaks takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 5:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Oaks accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Oaks

    • The prices at The Oaks may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at The Oaks is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • The Oaks can accommodate this group size:

      • 25 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Oaks offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Pool table
      • Game room
      • Golf course (within 2 miles)

    • The Oaks is 2.1 miles from the center of Windermere. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Oaks has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 12 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Oaks is popular with guests booking family stays.