Topiary Cottage, Ings near Windermere | Barn Conversion Holiday in Cumbria

About Topiary Cottage

Topiary Cottage is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in Ings, a peaceful village in the Lake District. Original oak beams span the ceilings throughout. Stone walls and traditional barn doors give the cottage authentic rural character. The open-plan living area features a wood-burning stove perfect for cosy evenings.

The barn sits in the heart of Cumbria's countryside. Rolling fells surround the village. You'll see dry stone walls and grazing sheep from the windows. Woodland walks start right from the door.

The cottage sleeps up to four guests across two bedrooms. One double and one twin room share a modern bathroom. The kitchen opens into the dining area under a vaulted ceiling. Large windows flood the space with natural light.

Windermere lies 3 miles south (8 minutes' drive). Kendal's market town sits 6 miles away (12 minutes). Sizergh Castle offers Tudor history 4 miles distant (10 minutes). Ullswater lake provides watersports 15 miles north (25 minutes).

Topiary Cottage suits couples and small families wanting authentic barn living in stunning Lake District scenery.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Electric heating with electric fire
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x tvs with freesat hd, dvd, ipod dock, dab radio, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Off road parking for 1 car
✓Patio and garden with furniture
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop and pub 8 mins walk
✓Note: there are 3 steps down from patio to garden
✓Note: there is a river and a small wildlife pond at the bottom of the garden
✓Note: adjacent to owner's b&b
✓Please note that check in time for this property is 4pm and check out is 10am, thank you
✓There is an e v charger was available for guests to use
✓3k project ev rfid-4g, single-phase, type 2 socket, fast ac electric vehicle charger
✓Rfid control allows the user to easily start and stop their charging cycle with the simple swipe of a card
✓Use is chargeable depending on usage

Topiary Cottage Prices

Lowest 7 nights

£405

28 Nov 2026

Average 7 nights

£891

£127/night avg

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Topiary Cottage

Original Oak Beams

Exposed oak beams cross every ceiling, giving the cottage genuine barn character and a sense of history throughout your stay.

Wood-Burning Stove

The traditional wood burner creates a cosy focal point in the living area, perfect for warming up after fell walks.

Vaulted Ceilings

High vaulted ceilings in the main living space create an airy, spacious feel while showcasing the barn's original structure.

Village Location

Ings village offers peaceful countryside surroundings with immediate access to Lake District walks and stunning fell views all around.

Stone Walls

Original stone walls throughout the cottage provide authentic barn character and excellent insulation in all seasons.

Central Lake District

The cottage sits perfectly positioned for exploring Windermere, Ullswater and the central fells within minutes by car.

Getting To Topiary Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Topiary Cottage by car, take the A591 through Windermere and continue north to Ings village. The cottage is easily accessible from the main road and you'll have off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Windermere, just 3 miles away. From there, it's a short taxi ride through beautiful Lake District countryside to the cottage.

Off-road parking for two cars

Windermere station (3 miles)

Easily accessible from the A591

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1BJ

Sizergh Castle

Distance: 4 miles

LA8 8AE

Kendal Castle

Distance: 6 miles

LA9 7AA

Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles

LA11 6NY

Scout Scar

Distance: 5 miles

LA8 8DP

Orrest Head

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LA

Booths Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1AF

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

LA9 4BH

Staveley Mill Yard

Distance: 2 miles

LA8 9LR

Windermere Station

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1BA

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 6 miles

LA9 6BT

Staveley Village

Distance: 2 miles

LA8 9LP

Windermere Lake Cruises

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1BJ

Sizergh Castle

Distance: 4 miles

LA8 8AE

Kendal Castle

Distance: 6 miles

LA9 7AA

Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve

Distance: 2 miles

LA11 6NY

Scout Scar

Distance: 5 miles

LA8 8DP

Orrest Head

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1LA

Booths Windermere

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1AF

Kendal Town Centre

Distance: 6 miles

LA9 4BH

Staveley Mill Yard

Distance: 2 miles

LA8 9LR

Windermere Station

Distance: 3 miles

LA23 1BA

Kendal Bus Station

Distance: 6 miles

LA9 6BT

Staveley Village

Distance: 2 miles

LA8 9LP

Is Topiary Cottage Right For Your Group

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

For Families

The cottage works well for families with older children who enjoy outdoor activities. Fell walks start from the door and Windermere's lakeside attractions sit 3 miles away. The open-plan layout and wood burner require supervision for younger children. Nearby Staveley offers a playground and bike trails whilst Windermere provides boat trips and adventure centres.

Groups Will Love...

The exposed oak beams throughout Topiary Cottage create stunning visual impact in every room. Original to the barn's agricultural past, these structural timbers span the full width of the ceilings. The vaulted ceiling in the main living area showcases the beams at their most impressive, rising to the apex and creating a sense of space. Combined with stone walls, they give the cottage authentic barn character.

Pet Friendly

Topiary Cottage welcomes dogs, making it perfect for guests exploring the Lake District with their pets. The surrounding countryside offers endless walking opportunities straight from the door. Whitbarrow Nature Reserve sits 2 miles away whilst Scout Scar provides open fell walking 5 miles distant. The cottage's rural setting means your dog can enjoy true countryside freedom during your stay.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Topiary Cottage

The Watermill Inn

Located 1 mile from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 9HQ

The Brown Horse Inn

Located 3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3NR

Wilf's Cafe

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 9LR

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Topiary Cottage

Is Topiary Cottage a genuine barn conversion?

Yes, Topiary Cottage is a restored stone barn with original oak beams, vaulted ceilings and traditional stone walls throughout. The barn doors and open-plan layout preserve the building's agricultural heritage.

Is the cottage pet friendly?

The property welcomes well-behaved dogs, making it ideal for guests wanting to explore Lake District walks with their pets. The surrounding countryside offers endless footpaths and trails right from the door.

What original barn features does it have?

The cottage retains exposed oak beams across all ceilings, original stone walls, vaulted ceiling heights and traditional barn doors. A wood-burning stove adds to the authentic rural character.

How many guests does Topiary Cottage sleep?

The barn conversion sleeps four guests across two bedrooms. One double and one twin room share a modern bathroom with the open-plan living area downstairs.

What is the setting like around the cottage?

Ings is a quiet village surrounded by Lake District fells and woodland. Dry stone walls, grazing sheep and mountain views define the landscape immediately around the barn.

How far is Windermere from the cottage?

Windermere sits just 3 miles south of Ings, an easy 8-minute drive away. The lake offers boat trips, watersports and lakeside walks throughout the year.

What outdoor activities are nearby?

Fell walking starts from the cottage door with routes onto Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar. Windermere provides watersports whilst Ullswater offers kayaking and sailing 15 miles north.

Is there parking at Topiary Cottage?

Yes, the barn conversion provides off-road parking for two cars directly at the property. The cottage is easily accessible from the A591 through Ings village.

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Topiary Cottage Reviews

Kenneth

Excellent cottage, very well situated but bus stops and pub nearby , also farm shop etc close bye . Hosts most helpful .

We have just returned from a lovely stay at Topiary cottage and were blessed with really good weather. The cottage is in a great location, with the local buses on the doorstep, making it easy to get round the lakes. The owners were very helpful and made us very welcome. We recommend this cottage and would not hesitate to book again. Anne and Jim

This is our 4th year and we will return. That says it all!!

We had a lovely stay at Topiary Cottage. Its perfect for two people and is very well equipped. We had a warm welcome from Gerry when we arrived and were very impressed with the accommodation. Its a great location, lovely little abode and wed definitely stay again. The pub 5 minutes walk away was excellent too and the breakfast at More? The bakery in Stavely is fantastic and they sell the best sourdough Ive ever tasted.

Lovely little place, well situated for exploring the lakes, minutes from Windermere, with Bowness, Ambleside, grassmere etc just a short drive away.

A great one bedroomed cottage in the Lake District near to Windermerr

The property is first class with everything you need plus beautiful views from the patio, we got a lovely welcome pack from the exceptionally helpful owners. We were very lucky with unusually good weather for mid November, there is a great pub within walking distance and bus stops at the end of the drive going either way. We had a fabulous week at Topiary cottage and will return. Erna & David

Kenneth

Great situation so near to bus stops ,local pub . farm shop with great views over well kept garden with stream running bye cottage well designed and fitted. great large tv with also bedroom tv.

Steven

Very nice place, clean and comfortable and well appointed, nice views from the Cottage, streams, horses and hills, the bus stop is a couple of minutes walk, get a weekly ticket save all that parking and driving. Watermill across the road, good food and their own brewery.

Adrian

Lovely comfortable and warm accommodation and we didnt have the best weather! !! Friendly hosts and everything we could need for a super week in the Lake District.

Great cottage great location

Lorraine

A lovely, comfortable place to stay with everything needed for self catering in the kitchen and other facilities i. E. Washerdryer, freezer 2x TV's etc. One suggestion which applies to several Sykes holiday homes that we have stayed in over recent years although there is always plenty of provision should it be cold, i.e. extra blankets, heaters there seems to be no provision for when it is very hot. Perhaps a pedestal fan or the like might be a useful addition to the properties with the increasing heat nowadays.

Ideal location,for anywhere in the lake district by car,or local buses,also handy for walkers if able.

An excellent place to holiday in the lower lakes. The owners are very helpful. The village pub serves excellent food and beers.

Patricia

If you want to stay at a place that's perfect it has to be Topiary Cottage

Lovely cottage very comfortable and has everything you need on your holiday. Lovely patio with views over the fields of horses. Excellent location served by good bus service if you did not want to drive. Would definitely return.

Christian

Very well presented. Well appointed, pleasant ambiance and cosy. Exceptionally comfortable bed which is a big plus. Within walking distance of a good pub and a short drive or bus journey to Windermere and beyond. Recommended.

Comfy warm cottage. Excellent location including good for buses. Lovely hosts with excellent communication, keeping in touch without being pushy and keeping us informed. We go away a lot and like to try new places but this is the first time we'd consider going back.

Eileen

Lovely cottage in an ideal location with welcoming and helpful hosts.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas and the owners very friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back again.

Michael

Great place to stay.

This property was excellent, the location was great with two bus stops ... This property was excellent, the location was great with two bus stops directly outside, the property itself was very clean, lovely and warm, it had two exceptional tvs,excellent wigo Overall an exceptional place to stay

A lovely ,comfortable cottage with everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday . The owners are very friendly and helpful .

Our 6th stay in the cottage and already booked for next year. The location is great and so relaxing sat in the garden. Excellent hosts and easy access to all the lakes attractions and walks by the bus that stops just outside so no need to drive.

Louise

Beautiful cottage in the perfect spot. There was a Pub that served lovely home cooked food, a bus stop and shop just a 5 minute walk from the property and easy access to the town and surrounding areas, we would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking at booking a break in the Lake District.

We started the week with a warm and friendly welcome and was surprised how spacious the cottage was. Having unpacked and settled in we began to see how comfortable it felt. The cottage every well equipped and needed none of our own things. The bus routes run half hourly so the car wasn't needed the whole week and there are plenty of good walks in the local and wider area. All in all a wonderful stay and we highly recommend it.

Patricia

This is our 3rd time staying in Topiary cottage and we have already booked again for next year. It is the ideal place for comfort and has lovely views all around the cottage. The cottage has everything you need and very well equipped. Couldn't ask for anything more. The owners Jo & Gerry are so lovely and so friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay. Pat & Anne

A great location.

A beautiful and very comfortable cottage with lovely views. Great location. Only downside the noise from the busy road, just a short distance away. Would definitely return.

Natalie

What a lovely little cottage! It is spacious, comfortable, has everything you would need and is in a great location. The hosts were so friendly and helpful highly recommend!

Pamala

We love the Lake District but unfortunately we found the cottage quite cold apart from that there was a lot of nice features like the Christmas tree inside and outside was lovely. The views from the cottage was lovely and would be nice if it was summertime so you could sit outside and enjoy them. Perhaps next time we will go in the summer.

Fantastic property and location friendly owners. We will definitely be back!

An excellent cottage in an ideal location with welcoming owners on your doorstep to assist with any further queries.

A cosy perfect cottage with all we could want.

Catherine

Main areas were clean but when you moved furniture in my case moved the bedside cabinet to remove the radio from the cabinet as we wouldn't be needing it it had clearly not been subject to a clean for a very long time. The same with the curtain poles as we closed the curtains we were met with a dust cloud. The shower cubicle needed a thorough clean not inside the cubicle on the outside, bottom railing. Having said all of that we didn't let this spoil our holiday the cottage itself was very cosy and well equipped. The owners were very pleasant when we spoke to them and when they asked the first morning if we were ok by email and I replied it was a little cold, they turned the heating up a bit and we felt much warmer. Lovely garden. Parking was an issue initially but once we had a parking space we left the car there for the week and travelled by bus, so we didn't lose our spot.

This was our 5th stay and we have already booked for next year. The cottage is perfect to just relax in the garden by the river if you get the nice weather its in a great location and if you dont want to drive you can leave the car at the cottage and get a weekly bus ticket which allows you to hop on and off all buses and takes you all over the lakes. Great pub across the road seving nice drinks and food and a good farm shop in walking distance that do a nice breakfast. Gerry and JoAnne are great hosts and available to offer any advice if needed.

Spacious and airy and a very very comfortable bed, large tv for films in the ... Spacious and airy and a very very comfortable bed, large tv for films in the evenings, fully equipped kitchen and a nice garden with babbling brook to enjoy your breakfast All in all a wonderful week Thank you Gerry and JoAnn Pat n Jim

Kenneth

Topiary Cottage is great place to enjoy a relaxing holiday and is well placed for accessing all areas of the Lake District. It is a delightful cottage and the owners, Gerry and JoAnne, are on hand to provide lots of useful visitor information to enable you to get the best out of your visit. Highly recommended

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Topiary Cottage, Ings

About Topiary Cottage

Need To Know

Topiary Cottage Prices

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Original Oak Beams

Wood-Burning Stove

Vaulted Ceilings

Village Location

Stone Walls

Central Lake District

Getting To Topiary Cottage

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is Topiary Cottage Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Watermill Inn

The Brown Horse Inn

Wilf's Cafe

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

Topiary Cottage Reviews