10/10 Excellent
Bryony W.
30 November 2025
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Bryony W.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
A luxury Private Holiday Home And Spa
Family-friendly holiday home with sauna and indoor pool
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms12 bathroomsSleeps 20700 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Windermere, England
- Place, Lake Windermere15 min walk
- Place, Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories19 min walk
- Place, World of Beatrix Potter2 min drive
Rooms & beds
9 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 King Bed
Bedroom 6
1 King Bed
Bedroom 7
1 King Bed
Bedroom 8
1 King Bed
Bedroom 9
1 King Bed
12 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Bathroom 7
Bathroom 8
Bathroom 9
Bathroom 10
Bathroom 11
Bathroom 12
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
A luxury Private Holiday Home And Spa
Nestled in the heart of idyllic Windermere lies Southview, a historic nine bedroom (guesthouse) brimming with 21st century opulence.
Fully renovated to the highest standard, the property is presented as delightfully lavish- Solid oak craftsmanship throughout bestows the house with a rustic elegance.
In addition to its rich aesthetic, Southview boasts a veritable treasure trove of exceptional facilities:
A heated indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi can be enjoyed completely chlorine-free thanks to the cutting edge UV and oxygen cleaning system.
As you step outside, a remarkable Canadian hemlock barrel sauna awaits you, large enough to accommodate eight people, complete with outdoor shower and Bluetooth speaker.
Further outdoor space offers a sun terrace, garden, a fully equipped barbecue area and even surrounding woodland.
Back inside the property you’ll find tucked away the most luxuriant of hidden gems: your very own in-house cinema:
Velvet fold-down chairs and commercial popcorn machine go hand in hand with a staggering 100 inch HD screen and submersible surround sound experience.
The dedicated games room houses a full size pool table with table tennis feature.
You’ll even find a mini office with complimentary exercise bike.
When it comes to dining, the kitchen is generously equipped. Its design is modern and open plan with the adjacent dining room accommodating 18 guests around charming oak tables.
A relaxing evening can be enjoyed in the lounge and conservatory before settling in for the night in one of 9 exquisite en-suite bedrooms, replete with luxury Simba mattress, cotton linen and individual bathrobes. All bedrooms benefit from Bluetooth speakers fully built into the mirrors.
The property’s additional features include a utility room with washer and drier and ten on-sight parking spaces with complimentary electric charger.
Southview is situated a mere five minute walk from Windermere train station and a few minutes walk from the town centre. The lake itself is just a five minute drive away.
An abundance of breathtaking walks in one of the country’s most magnificent locations await you on your doorstep.
And you can even bring the dog!
Fully renovated to the highest standard, the property is presented as delightfully lavish- Solid oak craftsmanship throughout bestows the house with a rustic elegance.
In addition to its rich aesthetic, Southview boasts a veritable treasure trove of exceptional facilities:
A heated indoor swimming pool and jacuzzi can be enjoyed completely chlorine-free thanks to the cutting edge UV and oxygen cleaning system.
As you step outside, a remarkable Canadian hemlock barrel sauna awaits you, large enough to accommodate eight people, complete with outdoor shower and Bluetooth speaker.
Further outdoor space offers a sun terrace, garden, a fully equipped barbecue area and even surrounding woodland.
Back inside the property you’ll find tucked away the most luxuriant of hidden gems: your very own in-house cinema:
Velvet fold-down chairs and commercial popcorn machine go hand in hand with a staggering 100 inch HD screen and submersible surround sound experience.
The dedicated games room houses a full size pool table with table tennis feature.
You’ll even find a mini office with complimentary exercise bike.
When it comes to dining, the kitchen is generously equipped. Its design is modern and open plan with the adjacent dining room accommodating 18 guests around charming oak tables.
A relaxing evening can be enjoyed in the lounge and conservatory before settling in for the night in one of 9 exquisite en-suite bedrooms, replete with luxury Simba mattress, cotton linen and individual bathrobes. All bedrooms benefit from Bluetooth speakers fully built into the mirrors.
The property’s additional features include a utility room with washer and drier and ten on-sight parking spaces with complimentary electric charger.
Southview is situated a mere five minute walk from Windermere train station and a few minutes walk from the town centre. The lake itself is just a five minute drive away.
An abundance of breathtaking walks in one of the country’s most magnificent locations await you on your doorstep.
And you can even bring the dog!
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 18 total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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 first aid kit
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Windermere
Windermere is home to this holiday home. Old Laundry Theatre and Armitt Museum and Library are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Townend and Claife Viewing Station and Windermere West Shore. Travelling with kids? Consider Holehird Gardens and Treetop Trek. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Windermere, England
What's nearby
- Orrest Head - 14 min walk - 1.0 km
- Lake Windermere - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Windermere Jetty Museum of Boats, Steam and Stories - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- World of Beatrix Potter - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Bowness Pier - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Homeground - 4 min walk
- The Westmorland Inn - 2 min drive
- Toast - 3 min walk
- The Crafty Baa - 2 min walk
- Brown Sugar - 3 min walk
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