
Meadowcroft Lane, Bowness on Windermere · LA23
Meadowcroft Cottage, Bowness on Windermere
5a Meadowcroft Cottage, Meadowcroft Lane, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3JE
A beautifully presented four-bedroom mid-terraced cottage, situated on the outskirts of Bowness Village, with allocated parking for 2 vehicles and attractive spacious gardens. Part of the original Meadowcroft Cottages, believed to date back to the 1850s.
The home, in the agent’s words
- A charming mid terraced cottage
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 bathroom and 1 shower room
- Large open plan Living/Dining Room
- Abundance of character throughout
- Lovely spacious garden
- Allocated parking for 2 vehicles
- An ideal permanent home or additional residence
- Restaurants, bars and attractions all nearby
- Superfast Broadband Available
Read the full agent description
A beautifully presented four-bedroom mid-terraced cottage, situated on the outskirts of Bowness Village, with allocated parking and attractive private gardens. Part of the original Meadowcroft Cottages, believed to date back to the 1850s.
The property retains a wonderful traditional cottage feel and offers well-proportioned accommodation throughout. The ground floor comprises a spacious open plan living room/dining room offering a gas fired stove set on slate hearth, with built in alcove adjacent, beams to ceiling, stairs to first floor and 2 sash windows with front aspect. There is a small shower room complete with WC and wash basin too and a separate fitted kitchen with a range of wood wall and base units. The worksurface incorporates a single drainer sink unit and 4 ring electric hob with extractor canopy over. A undercounter NEFF oven is fitted and plumbing is in place for washer and dishwasher. Recess for larder fridge freezer, slate floor door to rear garden and beams to ceiling.
On the first floor, the landing is spacious with loft access. A built in cupboard house the boiler. There are 3 double bedrooms and a 4th which is a perfect childs room or study and a family bathroom, providing WC, pedestal wash basin with splashback, panelled bath with Mira electric shower over. Chrome heated rail, extractor and tiling to walls.
Further benefits include gas-fired central heating and predominantly double-glazed windows.
Externally, the property enjoys an attractive spacious garden with lake views, providing an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining, together with the convenience of allocated parking for 2 vehicles.
Accommodation (with approximate measurements)
Ground Floor
'L' Shaped Living/Dining Room 15' 9" x 15' 7" (4.8m x 4.75m) plus 12'9" x 9'8" (3.89m x 2.95m)
Shower Room
Stairs to First Floor
Landing
Bedroom 1 13' 5" x 9' (4.09m x 2.74m)
Bedroom 2 10' 8" max x 9' 7" max (3.25m max x 2.92m max)
Bedroom 3 10' 0" x 8' 9" (3.05m x 2.67m)
Bedroom 4 10' 4" x 6' 4" (3.15m x 1.93m)
Bathroom
Property Information
Services Mains gas, water, drainage and electricity.
Tenure Freehold (Vacant possession upon completion).
Council Tax Westmorland and Furness Council - Band D
Viewings Strictly by appointment with Hackney & Leigh.
What3words and Directions ///aimless.albums.instant
From Bowness take the A592 towards Newby Bridge and after passing the ferry turning turn second left onto Meadowcroft Lane which is almost opposite Windermere Marina Entrance. Continue along the lane turning first right into the development. The Bothy is part of the original cottages towards the back of Meadowcroft Cottages.
Energy Performance Certificate The full Energy Performance Certificate is available on our website and also at any of our offices.
Anti Money Laundering (AML) Please note that when an offer is accepted on a property, we must follow government legislation and carry out identification checks on all buyers under the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations (AML). We use a specialist third-party company to carry out these checks at a charge of £60.00 (inc. VAT) per individual or £50.00 (incl. vat) per individual, if more than one person is involved in the purchase (provided all individuals pay in one transaction). The charge is non-refundable, and you will be unable to proceed with the purchase of the property until these checks have been completed. In the event the property is being purchased in the name of a company, the charge will be £150 (incl. vat).
Disclaimer All permits to view and particulars are issued on the understanding that negotiations are conducted through the agency of Messrs. Hackney & Leigh Ltd. Properties for sale by private treaty are offered subject to contract. No responsibility can be accepted for any loss or expense incurred in viewing or in the event of a property being sold, let, or withdrawn. Please contact us to confirm availability prior to travel. These particulars have been prepared for the guidance of intending buyers. No guarantee of their accuracy is given, nor do they form part of a contract. *Broadband speeds estimated and checked by https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/broadband-coverage on 07/08/2026.
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0%of homes in the postcode can access 100+ Mbps broadband.
Available speed bands
- 30+ Mbps
- 95%
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- 300+ Mbps
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Getting about
2.2 milesto Windermere Rail Station
Approximate straight-line distance · DfT NaPTAN · 13 Sept 2026Background air quality
- Fine particles · PM₂.₅
- 4.5 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
- Nitrogen dioxide · NO₂
- 2.2 µg/m³ · Meets the WHO guideline
Annual background levels. For scale: the WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ for PM₂.₅ and 10 for NO₂; the UK legal limit is 20 and 40. Lower is better; this is a 1 km model, not a reading at the door.
Defra · 2024 annual model · 1 km areaLocal information is approximate. Distances are straight-line estimates from the available location. Broadband describes postcode coverage, not the speed or service available at this home; check the address with a provider. Air quality is a modelled annual background estimate.
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