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Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Dining
In the heart of Windermere, Alice Howe offers a luxurious retreat with a lounge featuring plush leather Chesterfield sofas and an open fire. This 4-star accommodation sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms with kitchens for cooking and socializing, plus outdoor spaces including a courtyard hot tub and barbecue area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.

Alice Howe is a magnificent grade II listed building designed by Augustus AWN Pugin (perhaps more famous for designing the Palace of Westminster) located in the heart of Windermere. Alice Howe, Number 3 The Terrace sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. This group accommodation in the Lake District has been awarded 4 stars by Visit Britain. It features a fantastic lounge with huge lush leather Chesterfield sofas all set round an open fire and a dining room which seats 14 around a gorgeous solid oak table.

The house has two kitchens one for prepping and washing up, one for cooking, eating and socialising. The social kitchen has a wood-burning stove and a rustic table where many a late night has been spent with a bottle of wine (or two). Upstairs there are 7 bathrooms, and 7 bathrooms, 5 of which are ensuite.

Outside there is a rear courtyard which is home to a 7-seat hot tub the space has a large table plus a barbecue for alfresco dining. At the front of the house there there is parking for up to 6 cars and access to a fast EV charger located on the maintenance building adjacent to Boston House.. Alice Howe is located in Windermere Village where you'll find a host of restaurants bars and boutique shops. Alice Howe is available to let on its own or along with any combination of our other 5 properties on The Terrace in Windermere sleeping up to a total of 67 guests.

Whether you're visiting for a girls' weekend, a family celebration or milestone birthday, Alice Howe, Number 3 The Terrace our large luxury holiday let in Windermere is the perfect place to base yourself.

We welcome up to 4 dogs at the property. There is an additional charge per dog, which can be added at check-out.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

89158

About the area

Windermere is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Windermere and Coniston Water. Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek are also worth visiting.
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Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Bowness Pier - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Brockhole - the Lake District Visitor Centre - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Homeground - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Italia - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beresfords Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Tilly Bar & Kitchen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District. located?

Situated in Windermere, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Orrest Head and Lake Windermere. Lyth Valley and Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories are also within 2 miles (3 km). Windermere Station is only a 3-minute walk.

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Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District. Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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9.6/10

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10/10 Excellent

It was the perfect place for us as a family, all rooms were fantastic and the facilities were ideal.

We would 100% stay again, thank you for making a great weekend perfect!! The weather we had the weekend we stayed was amazing, so we had the benefit of the back garden an the front both of which were used by all.
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10/10 Excellent

annastasia C.

Great party house

Second time staying here and hosting family party celebration Highly recommend especially great if large number of guests rent more than one property Houses have everything you need and more
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect for short break

Had great time at Alice Howe- perfect venue for family celebrations. Fab location for walks and shopping! Would highly recommend The Terrace properties.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Perfect location for a family celebration

We stayed as an extended family group for one week to celebrate a big birthday. The property was spacious enough for us all. The location was close to all amenities. Walk up Orest Head, railway and buses were excellent ideal for exploring the area without using your car..The property was well fitted out with comfy beds and en-suites ideal for us and our dogs. Good local restaurants.
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay at Alice Howe

Alice Howe is a wonderful property. We stayed as a group of 12 and had a fantastic time. The location was superb, a short walk into Windermere and Bowness and we also included a walk up Orrest Head. Accomodation was clean and had all of the equipment required. Very homely, the cinema room is a great touch and the hot tub is wonderful. Hosts were very responsive to all queries and extremely helpful. Also loved the picture hooks to hang banners on! Fantastic property, highly recommend. I hope to return in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Perfect!

Alice Howe is a lovely large house with everything & more you could need for your holiday. We are a party of 4 couples, the bedrooms with en-suites worked well for us all. The house was spotless, all the rooms are really tastefully decorated. After a day exploring the many attractions we spent a lot of time relaxing in the garden & the lovely hot tub. We even watched a movie in the cinema room which is brilliant! Location of the house couldn’t be better. There’s a supermarket shops cafes bars & restaurants just a short walk away in Windermere & Bowness. Communication with the owners was excellent from start to finish. We had such a great time we’ve already booked to return next year! Thankyou for a lovely holiday.

10/10 Excellent

simon h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catch up walking holiday with old friends

Delightful large cottage in a perfect location for Windermere village and lake
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent luxury winter break

Another visit to Alice Howe for a winter break for a group of ladies. Fantastic house with lots to offer - comfy beds, lots of space, great kitchens and excellent socialising areas. Location is also brilliant - buses and trains nearby and lots of walking. We will be back
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10/10 Excellent

Dorothy B.

LOVELY STAY

We where a group of 14 ladies aged 59 - 82 celebrating one of the groups up and coming 60th birthday. The house was spacious enough for us all and accommodated all our needs. We would definitely recommend it to family and friends. Great location too.
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10/10 Excellent

50th birthday celebrated in style with friends and family, outstanding place and would defo return

Beautiful residence caters for all, basics supplied on arrival tea, coffee etc. Daily checks on the hot tub . In the heart of the village so close to everything. Extremely happy with our stay to celebrate with family and friends for a milestone birthday .
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8/10 Good

steve j.

Great time

We had a great stay in a great location.The lake is a 35 minute walk downhill but you can catch the bus from the station just below the house.
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10/10 Excellent

An amazing house!

Alice Howe is a fantastic house for a large group. Lots of space, a brilliant hot tub and the cinema room is amazing! Would definitely recommend.
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10/10 Excellent

Louise W.

Amazing accommodation for a group…

Such a fabulous location with amazing facilities. Our group had a phenomenal time, and cannot thank the team enough for helping us out with any questions and queries that we had. We would come back in a heartbeat!
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10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

Warm, welcoming house

We were delighted to be welcomed into Alice Howe, a spacious and beautifully presented house. We stayed for two nights and had a great time enjoying the hot tub, cinema room and wonderful kitchen space. Every guest slept well and the en-suites were very clean. A great house which we hope to visit again soon.
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10/10 Excellent

Golden Wedding family Celebration

House was amazing and like a Tardis , absolutely loved the door and the style of the windows , perfect for all our family as there were three generations there , kitchen was perfect hub for socialising for us , would maybe have liked a few more double beds but we worked it out perfectly,
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10/10 Excellent

4th stay at The Terrace

We have stayed at The Terrace 4 times now in the last 10 years and every time we are delighted with the quality and fitness for purpose of the various houses. This time at Alice Howe was no exception. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing property

What a fabulous house and great location! Alice Howe had everything we needed and was spotless. The hot tub and cinema room were excellent additions and there was plenty of seating in the living room, dining room and kitchen for the 12 of us. Great communication from the owner and plenty of information provided prior to our stay. We didn’t want to leave! Thank you.
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10/10 Excellent

Outstanding accommodation in Windermere

My family have been to the Terrace at Windermere for an annual get together for some years. The accommodation is 1st class, very well maintained and a short distance away from the bus and train station All of the terrace houses have a cinema and hot tub with a wide range of pubs and restaurants a short walk away

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay!

We stayed in July 2024 as a group of 13 (age range was teenagers to adults) + 2 dogs. Location is great with a good range of shops, restaurants and bars within walking distance from the house and main attractions of Windermere a short drive away. 5 en-suite bathrooms were much appreciated given we were 4 separate families. Also a table we could all sit at at the same time also fab! Hot tub also appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

It was as lovely as it was the last time!

Everything was lovely! As always. We will be back in 2026 defenitily! The location and the possibilities you have from there are sensentional! It doesn`t matter whether you want to go hiking, shopping, sailing or visit other wonderful places. Nothing is impossible.
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10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Alice Howe no3 The Terrace

the accomodation was first class. As we have used it before we expected nothing less and was proved right and more. We found that the cottage was well equipped and provided ample facilities for a party of ten.
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10/10 Excellent

Girls get together

Fabulous house perfect for a group of women to get together for a few days of winter walking cooking and laughing. We used the hot tub which was lovely. The house was perfect for us. All the equipment we needed was there. Help came when we inadvertently turned off the wifi! We will be back
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8/10 Good

Neil H.

Overall good but poor service

The rooms were clean and well maintained. When we arrived one cot was faulty, and the manager quickly replaced it, which was appreciated. Niggles were first that the tumble dryer never worked. I contacted the owner on the Wednesday only to be told that it would be dealt with when we left on Friday. Second the hot tub was supposed to be maintained daily. On the Wednesday I reported that the water was cloudy, and no one had seen the maintenance team. The next day they turned up and immedistely drained the water and put in fresh. This would not have been necessary had they visited daily. The state of the water meant we were not inclined to use the hot tub by mid week. The bedrooms are set up for parties of single people which didnt lend itself to families. These points aside we enjoyed the stay despite a very rainy week.
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10/10 Excellent

ashiqahamed i.

Excellent cottage in Windermere!!!

Great cottage in an ideal location. It's spacious and has all the facilities and amenities, including WiFi, TVs, and a cinema theatre. The hot tub is included in the price. All the facilities mentioned in the booking description were available. More importantly, a lady from customer service called a few hours before check-in to ensure our comfort. Will definitely book again. It would have been better if there hadn't been a smell in the kitchen when we first opened it. After opening the window for a few hours, the smell went away.
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

ALice Howe Cottage Excellent Stay

I was looking for a cottage to rent for my Daughters Hen party in Windermere with easy access to motorways and Railway and what a perfect location this was. Communication prior to arrival was excellent advising on checkin details and safety info. The cottage is absolutely beautiful stunning location, spotlessly clean and tidy. Love the furnishings and the character of this cottage , two large kitchens with everything we needed for the stay and our private chef to cook for 13 of us , which a lot of places do not cater for this. Every bedroom was spacious and we loved the 2 bedrooms with the four poster beds. There is a lovely seating area outside and hot tub which is undercover, again catering for the weather and lovely seating area at the front of the house. Plenty of parking again ideal for larger groups Loved every minute of this few days break and can 100% recommend Alice Howe Cottage..