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The Ridge, Bowness-On-Windermere

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The Ridge is a converted stone barn set in the heart of the Lake District National Park near Windermere, Cumbria. This traditional barn conversion showcases exposed timber beams and original stonework throughout. The property features vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and retains authentic barn character with its thick stone walls and oak-framed windows.

The barn sits within open countryside with views across rolling fells and meadows. You're surrounded by classic Lakeland scenery with woodland walks starting from the doorstep.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests plus two bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen and dining area leads into a sitting room with original beams overhead.

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About The Ridge

The Ridge is a converted stone barn set in the heart of the Lake District National Park near Windermere, Cumbria. This traditional barn conversion showcases exposed timber beams and original stonework throughout. The property features vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and retains authentic barn character with its thick stone walls and oak-framed windows.

The barn sits within open countryside with views across rolling fells and meadows. You're surrounded by classic Lakeland scenery with woodland walks starting from the doorstep.

Inside you'll find three bedrooms sleeping six guests plus two bathrooms. The open-plan kitchen and dining area leads into a sitting room with original beams overhead. Upstairs a mezzanine level provides extra space under the barn's pitched roof.

Lake Windermere lies 2.3 miles away (8 minutes). Visit Wray Castle (3.1 miles, 10 minutes), explore Grizedale Forest (6.4 miles, 15 minutes), or take the ferry at Bowness-on-Windermere (4.2 miles, 12 minutes). Beatrix Potter's Hill Top is 5.8 miles away (18 minutes).

The Ridge works perfectly for families and groups wanting authentic barn living in England's most beautiful national park.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Ridge

Exposed Timber Beams

Original oak beams span the ceilings throughout creating authentic barn character. The timber framework tells the story of this building's agricultural past.

Lake District Location

Set within the National Park with fell views from windows. Direct access to countryside walks makes this ideal for outdoor lovers.

Vaulted Ceilings

High pitched rooflines and vaulted spaces give a real sense of the barn's original scale and structure throughout the property.

Stone Walls

Thick original stonework has been preserved and exposed in key areas. These walls provide natural insulation and authentic Lakeland character.

Mezzanine Level

The upper floor makes clever use of the barn's height. This extra living space sits beneath the original roof timbers.

Countryside Views

Windows frame views across meadows and fells. You're surrounded by classic Lake District scenery from every angle of the barn.

Getting To The Ridge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Ridge by car, follow the A591 towards Windermere and turn onto the B5284. The barn is easily accessible from main Lake District routes with off-road parking available at the property.

By Train

The nearest railway station is Windermere, located 3.8 miles from The Ridge. Regular services connect from Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line with taxis available for the final journey to the barn.

Off-road parking at the property
Windermere station (3.8 miles)
Accessible from A591 and B5284

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Blackwell
Distance: 2 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3JT
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 5.5 miles (10 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Distance: 12.8 miles (19 min drive)
LA12 0DB
Gummer's How
Distance: 4.5 miles (8 min drive)
LA12 8NP
School Knott
Distance: 4.7 miles (10 min drive)
LA23 2DS
West Windermere Way (Walking Route)
Distance: 7.1 miles (14 min drive)
The Cornish Bakery
Distance: 3.4 miles (6 min drive)
LA23 3DB
Gift Shop
Distance: 3.2 miles (6 min drive)
LA23 3HJ
Booths
Distance: 4.9 miles (10 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 4.9 miles (11 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 10.6 miles (20 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Ferry Nab
Distance: 3 miles (6 min drive)
LA23 3JH
Blackwell
Distance: 2 miles (4 min drive)
LA23 3JT
Lakes Aquarium
Distance: 5.5 miles (10 min drive)
LA12 8AS
Laurel and Hardy Museum
Distance: 12.8 miles (19 min drive)
LA12 0DB
Gummer's How
Distance: 4.5 miles (8 min drive)
LA12 8NP
School Knott
Distance: 4.7 miles (10 min drive)
LA23 2DS
West Windermere Way (Walking Route)
Distance: 7.1 miles (14 min drive)
The Cornish Bakery
Distance: 3.4 miles (6 min drive)
LA23 3DB
Gift Shop
Distance: 3.2 miles (6 min drive)
LA23 3HJ
Booths
Distance: 4.9 miles (10 min drive)
LA23 1QA
Windermere Station
Distance: 4.9 miles (11 min drive)
LA23 1AH
Kendal Bus Station
Distance: 10.6 miles (20 min drive)
LA9 4BT
Ferry Nab
Distance: 3 miles (6 min drive)
LA23 3JH

Is The Ridge Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children have plenty of outdoor space to explore around The Ridge with meadows and woodland on the doorstep. The Lake District setting offers endless family adventures from lakeside beaches to forest trails. Inside the barn provides spacious living areas and three bedrooms. Lake Windermere is just 8 minutes away for boat trips and watersports whilst Grizedale Forest offers adventure playgrounds.
Groups Will Love...
The exposed timber beams at The Ridge create stunning architectural interest throughout this Lake District barn conversion. Original oak framework spans the ceilings telling the story of the building's agricultural heritage. The vaulted spaces beneath the pitched roof showcase the barn's traditional structure with beams visible from the open-plan living areas through to the mezzanine level. These authentic features combine with thick stone walls to deliver genuine barn character.
Pet Friendly
The Ridge welcomes dogs making it perfect for Lake District breaks with your pet. The countryside setting provides outstanding walking opportunities straight from the barn across fells and through woodland. Meadows surround the property giving dogs space to explore safely. Lake Windermere lies 2.3 miles away with dog-friendly lakeside paths. The barn's rural location means you can enjoy outdoor adventures with your dog throughout your stay.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Ridge

The Drunken Duck Inn

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NG

The Cuckoo Brow Inn

Located 3.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0LQ

The Masons Arms

Located 5.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA22 0NR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Ridge

What barn features does The Ridge have?
The Ridge showcases exposed timber beams across the ceilings and original stone walls throughout. Vaulted ceilings in the main living areas highlight the barn's traditional pitched roof structure with a mezzanine level beneath the original timbers.
Is The Ridge pet friendly?
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Ridge making it perfect for countryside breaks with your pet. The rural Lake District setting provides endless walking routes straight from the door across fells and through woodland.
How many guests does this barn conversion sleep?
The Ridge sleeps six guests across three bedrooms with two bathrooms. The open-plan living areas and mezzanine level provide plenty of space for families or groups staying in this converted stone barn.
What is the setting like around The Ridge?
The barn sits within open countryside in the Lake District National Park surrounded by rolling fells and meadows. Woodland walks start from the doorstep and Lake Windermere is just 2.3 miles away with classic Lakeland scenery in every direction.
What can we do near The Ridge?
Lake Windermere offers watersports and boat trips just 8 minutes away. Grizedale Forest provides mountain biking and walking trails 15 minutes from the barn whilst Wray Castle and Beatrix Potter's Hill Top are both within easy reach.
What are the living spaces like inside?
The ground floor features an open-plan kitchen and dining area flowing into a sitting room beneath exposed beams. Upstairs a mezzanine level makes use of the barn's height providing extra living space under the pitched roof structure.
Is The Ridge suitable for families with children?
Yes, the barn works well for families with its three bedrooms and spacious layout. The countryside setting offers safe outdoor space for children to explore with woodland and meadows surrounding the property.
Where is The Ridge located exactly?
The Ridge stands near Windermere in Cumbria within the Lake District National Park. The postcode is LA23 3PR with the barn positioned amongst open countryside yet close to lakeside villages and attractions.

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The Ridge Reviews

We had a 3 night stay at The Ridge with some friends 8 of us for a big birthday and it was outstanding. The house is amazing, the pictures which are great just don't do it justice! It was super comfortable, beautifully kitted out and we didn't want for anything. So many amazing touches and details throughout the property. The location is perfect and the views on to Windermere are absolutely stunning. Communication with the house manager was great, both before and during the stay, we had a slight issue with a door during our stay which was remedied within a few hours. Couldn't ask for anymore.....10 out of 10 across the board. We will 100 be back.
Richard
An absolutely superb house it had everything we needed. We would have liked a house manual with instructions.
Lesley
As a family of 8 adults, two 4yearolds and one 10yearold, this house was a perfect size space to enjoy altogether and space for alone time. The games, cinema and gym rooms were a bonus and all put to good use. Great facilities in the kitchen, utility and the BBQ area. Plenty of space on the balconies and terrace, with adequate seating for all. Beautiful views of the garden and Lake Windermere from the house. Plenty of car parking at the front of the house. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion with family and friends. There were issues with the very noisy plumbing and some toilet seats not being fitted properly all were reported. We noticed the cleanliness in some rooms could have been a little better, and the rugs, in the kitchen were curled at the corners, even though we noted nonslip pads underneath. Therefore, we decided to roll the rugs and place them in the utility room to avert any trip hazards for adults and children.
Andrew
Amazing. Could not have been any better. Beth the house manager was fantastic.
Michael
This house is the most beautiful place, it was more than we could of ever dreamt ... This house is the most beautiful place, it was more than we could of ever dreamt of We have made the best memories here the place is unreal The views of the lake are beautiful The interior is wow and well maintained I would highly recommend hiring this house for special occasions I will definitely coming back this beautiful place again Gillian
Richard
The weekend experience was exceptional the photos do not do the property justice, as the actual setting reveals a far more immersive and expansive panorama. The property has been completed to a very high standard of craft and workmanship in every detail. We will be returning
As a family 9 of us we had a great time celebrating Grandmothers 80th birthday. Everything was clean and maintained to a high specification. The only problem was the BBQ, which is gas fired. We had planned to use it one night and there were 3 gas cylinders by the BBQ but all empty. We enjoyed using the canoe and paddle board. Would love to go there again if we had the money.
Stephen
Excellent accommodation, loads of hot water, and we had a very enjoyable time, although it did rain most of the time, but in February it could be expected. Was there for my 70th birthday.
Steven
We had a fantastic time,great place,fantastic outside space,would have no problems recomending friends or family to book it.
Anne ie
Stunning house with an amazing view! Had a lovely few days here with family celebrating my husbands retirement. We will be back!
Colin And Emma
We loved our stay!
Everything about the property was amazing. We enjoyed the Cinema, the Games room, the gym, the facilities at the Boathouse, the jetty and the water sports. All bedrooms were amazing with en suite facilities, all with amazing views over the lake. The Kitchen, Dining Room and lounge were all also amazing. Could not fault anything we were all blown away with the property.
Stuart
Our stay at The Ridge was an amazing week. The house is stunning and provided everything you can imagine making the week so special and memorable. We arrived to meet Beth, and she was amazing in helping us settle in and have access to the house as soon as the cleaners had finished. The boathouse, jetty and access to the lake make this house truly exceptional with the family spending each day out on the paddleboards, swimming, and fishing in such a stunning location. We will definitely be booking again next year, thanks again.
Stunning property and very well equipped for a fabulous family get together
An absolutely outstanding property! We all had the most amazing time at The Ridge. Every time we went out to explore, we couldnt wait to get back to such a beautiful home! It really is one of the best properties you can stay in the Lake District. There is so much space for everyone with plenty to do. The convenience of having SUPs, Kayaks & Canoes accessible at the dock was a real highlight. Beth was amazing in organising our stay with no problems.
Deirdre
Wow! What an amazing property! ! Our family celebration for 12 people was fantastic. So much space, quality property, very well equipped, plenty to keep us occupied. And that was just in the house! There is so much to do in the Lake District, we definitely need to come back. Thanks to Beth, the house manager, who was very responsive before and during our holiday. Highly recommend Ridge House for a very special holiday.
The property and gardens are absolutely beautiful we had a wonderful week's stay made even better by the weather. The quality of the fixtures and furnishings are top class. It is a very comfortable house with everything you could need. We had a small issue regarding a faulty gas canister for the barbecue but Beth, the house manager, very swiftly resolved this resulting in minimal disruption to our bbq that evening. It was a very enjoyable stay and we hope to return in the future.
Frances
This was an absolutely awesome experience for twelve family members and one we shall all cherish for years to come . Whilst we constantly viewed the pics before our stay we simply couldnt believe that in reality The Ridge was even better than ever we didnt really venture far as everything was there to hand the five children aged 8 3 years had a great time and still talk about their experiences with so much excitement the views from each window are stunning we all loved every minute our five year old said he wanted to stay at The Ridge forever you cant get better than that Fran and family
This is a truly stunning property which has been designed and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Our party covered 3 generations and we all had an amazing time. We made the most of the super location and equipment by kayaking in Lake Windermere, warming up by the log fire, catching a game of pool before winding down with a movie on the huge TV. We can 100 recommend this property to anyone.
We spent 3 night at the Ridge for my dads 80th birthday celebration. We were a party of 12 ranging from 1880 and everyone loved the house and the facilities which allowed us to play darts pool use the cinema chill in one of the many spaces and also paddleboard. Close enough to Bowness and the local pubs to have meals out or spend time in the fantastic property
Nikola
Gorgeous house! Wish we couldve stayed longer. Comfy beds, beautiful interiors, amazing lake views, met by helpful and friendly management.
What an amazing house! We loved everything about it and cant recommend it highly enough. Each floor has wonderful views over the lake, every room is spacious with lovely furniture, the kitchen and dining area are perfect for social meals, every utensil and gizmo you could wish for, the cinema room with surround sound is incredible, the boat house and fire pit are great for lake side entertainment and the house manager Beth was always helpful with local knowledge. We even ventured into the gym once. This house has real wow factor and you will not be disappointed. 10 stars.
A truly amazing stay, the attention to detail in every area of the house is incredible. The facilities and finishing touches throughout the property and grounds are fantastic. The location is perfect with incredible views of Lake Windermere and the Lake District. Will definitely come and stay again!
The Ridge is a true gem! Exceeded all our expectations. We were especially honoured to be the very first guests and everything went so well! Even though it is new, it had a warm livedin feel!The mountain cabin ski chalet vibe was super amazing! It sits on the lakefront and with an amazing hot tub and fire pit, lake swims were made possible in December! All the rooms were so thoughtfully and elegantly put together, beautiful furnishings, and the kitchen deserves special mention both the quality and abundance of tableware and kitchenware made it feel more like our own home or a friends house than a rental. The beautiful screening room large and comfortably fitted all 11 of us, the games room popular with our teenagers, and the views were picturesque!! I especially loved sitting up in bed in the morning and the lake is the first thing I see. Amazing. 20 over 10! The owners are super lovely and thoughtful left us a delightful and large Christmas hamper and the house manager was so awesome. The Ridge was definitely worth the 7plus hours drive from Kensington!
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