Three days is just enough to fall for the Lakes. A relaxed long-weekend plan, from a first-evening cruise to a fell walk and a gentle final day among the villages.
Lake District Holiday Homes
The Birches, Windermere, Cumbria. Close to a shop, a pub and a lake. Off-road parking. 4 bedrooms TV
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From £1,156 per week
Up to £4,253 at peak
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8Sleeps
4Bedrooms
4Bathrooms
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Overview
The Birches consists of an open-plan living space with kitchen with electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler, dining seating for eight and a sitting area with Smart TV and electric fire. There is also a conservatory snug with Smart TV and a cloakroom. The bedrooms each have a TV and en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, and include three king-size, a twin zip/link (can be set up as a king-size on request) and a second-floor king-size. Outside there is an enclosed patio with furniture and off-road parking for four cars. Within 0.7 miles or less you will find a shop, a pub and a lake, and please note this is a smoke-free property. Fuel, power, bed linen, towels and WiFi included in the rent. Make a spectacular getaway to Cumbria with an opulent stay in The Birches. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: Narrow staircase to second floor plus low beams and limited head room, please take care.
Accommodation
Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Bronze winner for Best for Sustainability. Over three floors Four bedrooms with TVs and en-suite walk-in showers with basins, heated towel rails and WCs. 1 x second-floor king-size, 2 x king-size, 1 x twin zip/link (can be king-size on request).
Main Bedroom also includes separate linked dressing room. Finished to a high eco standard with each room having their own individual heating thermostat controllers. Ground floor cloakroom and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire. Conservatory snug with Smart TV, Nintendo Switch and Android Tablet. Eco Friendly Infrared Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine cooler, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, Fast WiFi, Disney Plus and Netflix on all TV's. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for four cars. Large rear garden with patio, lawn, and furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Windermere town centre 0.2 miles with shops and pubs, Windermere Lake 0.7 miles Note: dog accepted but please refrain from letting them on the furniture and beds. Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am. Note: Narrow staircase to second floor plus low beams and limited head room, please take care. Note: No Hen or Stag parties
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