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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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Exterior
Interior
Terrace/patio
Dining
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3.

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6.

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7.

2 Single Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1. 1st floor landing.

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2. Ensuite bedroom 1.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3. Ensuite bedroom 2.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4. Ensuite bedroom 3.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5. 2nd floor landing.

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 6. Ensuite bedroom 6.

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7. Ensuite bedroom 7.

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 11385719
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

About the area

Windermere

Windermere is home to this holiday home. Lake Windermere and Yorkshire Dales National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Raw War Paintball and Rydal Hall Labyrinth are also worth visiting.
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Windermere, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Orrest Head - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lake Windermere - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • World of Beatrix Potter - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Old Laundry Theatre - 6 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 7 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Windermere Station - 3 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Westmorland Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brown Sugar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Trattoria - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Crafty Baa - ‬3 min walk

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District.?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alice Howe - a big house with hot tub and cinema for groups to get together in the Lake District. on 31 August 2026 start from NZ$1,861, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

On-site parking is available at the 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic Stay

Alice Howe was perfect for a celebration, hosts were fantastic, house beautiful, clean and has everything you could need.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Perfect for a large group

Great location Communications from owners speedy and very helpful Perfect base for our large group .
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2026
Many thanks for your good review, Sue. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy & Barbara (owners).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Easter break

The first time we've gone away as a whole family. Plenty of room for 10 of all ages to come together or do their own thing. Clean comfortable and relaxing
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful house close to all amenities

We were a group of 14 celebrating my 60th birthday. The owners were extremely helpful with any queries and also let us drop off / leave bags before check in and departure to suit our travel arrangements . The house has everything you need to stay in but is also close to all bars / shops etc in Windermere. The bus to the lake is very regular and cuts the 40 min walking time to a 5 min bus journey. Beds were all very comfy and all rooms exceptionally clean. Hot tub/ bbq outside A couple of out party mantioned the showers not being very powerful however our room at the top had an Amazing shower. Would highly highly recommend on all aspects
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2026
Thank you for your great review, Janet. We do hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy & Barbara (owners).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is lovely and has plenty of room for everyone, great for a big family get together. Plus it is in an excellent location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

30th birthday celebration

Alice Howe was a beautiful home for our stay to celebrate our daughter’s 30th birthday. The weekend before Christmas was difficult to book a house for so many people but this was a fantastic place to stay. The location was perfect, very well equipped house with everything you could need for a stay. The cinema room was a hit with everyone as was the hot tub and having a beautiful Christmas tree was a lovely touch a fantastic stay and we will definitely be back
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2025
Hi David Thank you for your great review. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again very soon! Andy & Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Our Annual Family Gathering

This beautiful home provides an opportunity for catch ups, rest, a lot of laughter and many memories to be made for wider family from Northern Ireland, Ayrshire, Aberdeenshire and Glasgow. We all love our annual trip. It is really easy to get in touch with the owners if we ever need anything. Thank you!
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend

We had a fantastic weekend at Alice Howe. Andy and Barbara were incredibly helpful on the run up by answering all of the questions we had as we were booking for a large group (26) across two houses. The house had everything we could have needed and the outdoor space was perfect for enjoying the sun. The location was perfect and was only a short walk away from shops, restaurants and the lake. We would definitely return and would recommend this property to anyone looking to host a family gathering or weekend away with friends.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2025
Thanks for this amazing review, we're so glad your big gathering went well. You certainly got the weather right! We hope to welcome you again soon, Andy (owner)
Verified

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2024
It's always a pleasure to host such lovely guests.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
Thanks for this fabulous review David. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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 .
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2023
Thanks for this lovely review Amy. We hope to welcome you to The Terrace again soon, Andy and Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

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
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2023
Thanks as always Ken. It is a real delight and privilege to host your annual family gathering. See you next year, Andy and Barbara
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thanks for the fabulous review, Anna - delighted you had a great time. We hope to welcome you back to The Terrace again soon, Andy & Barbara (owners)
From a partner site

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 October 2024
Thank you so much Mark, it's so lovely to see customers returning year after year, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you on your 5th visit! Please get in touch before you book, Andy (owner)
From a partner site

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,
Verified

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

About the host

Hosted by Andy and Barbara Cheetham

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Alice Howe was the first house Andrew and Barbara purchased on The Terrace. They fell in love with the property and soon developed an appetite for more. 17 years later they own the whole street. The Terrace is a unique offering of 5 large houses catering for 12 to 69 guests.

Why they chose this property

We purchased Alice Howe as a family holiday home in The Lake District. We soon realised we wanted to upgrade and share it. The property booked up really quickly, giving us the confidence to dream of buying the whole Terrace. 17 years later we own every property on the row. The Terrace Windermere is an amazing group of big houses in Windermere village all for rent. People come here to create amazing memories, we love helping them make that happen.

What makes this property unique

Alice Howe features 7 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. The property also has a covered 7-seat hot tub in the rear courtyard and a 15-seat cinema in the cellar. It's a great space for a rainy day. Simply login to your Netflix or Amazon Prime account and go to the movies in the comfort of your own holiday home.

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