Cumbria / Lake District
TownhouseAlice HoweLarge Group Accommodation in Windermere
Alice Howe, Windermere: Grade II listed Lake District group house sleeping 14 in 7 bedrooms (5 en-suite), with covered hot tub and cinema. 2 mins from station.
- Birthdays
- Family Groups
- Reunions
- Anniversaries
- Christmas & New Year
The house
About Alice Howe
Alice Howe is the third house on The Terrace, a Grade II listed row designed by Augustus Pugin. It sleeps 14 across seven bedrooms, five of them en-suite. Windermere station and the village are a couple of minutes' walk away, downhill.
The lounge seats 14 on leather Chesterfield sofas around an open fire, with a Smart TV. The dining room seats 14 around a large table, with an original Pugin-designed fireplace. The kitchen is split into two areas, with a wood-burning stove, a Belling electric range cooker with 2 fan ovens, 2 full-size dishwashers, an American fridge freezer, a second full-size fridge and a second dining table for 8 to 10.
Down in the cellar there's a 15-seat cinema with a 75-inch Smart TV and soundbar. The washing machine and tumble dryer are down there too.
BEDROOMS Every bedroom has a TV, and every bathroom has a heated towel rail. - Bedroom 1 (first floor): king-size four-poster, en-suite shower room - Bedroom 2 (first floor): twin, en-suite shower room - Bedroom 3 (first floor): king-size four-poster, en-suite shower room - Bedroom 4 (first floor): compact twin, uses the first-floor landing bathroom - Bedroom 5 (second floor): twin, en-suite shower room - Bedroom 6 (second floor): twin, en-suite shower room - Bedroom 7 (second floor): twin, uses the second-floor landing bathroom The landing bathrooms each have a slipper bath and toilet.
OUTSIDE The 7-seat hot tub has its own roof, so it's usable whatever the weather. It sits in a private walled courtyard with outdoor dining furniture, a charcoal barbecue (April to October) and views towards Orrest Head. Parking for 6 cars, and an EV charger shared with Boston House next door.
GOOD TO KNOW - Logs for the open fire and the kitchen wood-burner supplied October to April - Up to 4 dogs welcome, £30 each - 2 travel cots and 2 high chairs - Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am. Monday and Friday starts - No ground-floor bedroom, 2 steps up to the front door and stairs throughout, so it's unlikely to suit wheelchair users - Bigger group? All five houses on The Terrace together sleep 71
The Orrest Head walk starts across the road. It's about 20 minutes to the top, and it's the walk that inspired Alfred Wainwright.
Andy and Barbara (owners)
Why it works for groups
“Five en-suites and two four-posters, so fewer queues in the morning. One table for all 14, a second in the kitchen, a cellar cinema and a covered hot tub you can use in any weather.”
What’s nearby
- River / lake
- National park
- Village location
- Excellent pubs & restaurants
- Good transport links
- Near train station
- Dog walking routes
- Water sports
- Orrest Head walk starts across the road
- Orrest Head viewpoint · Across the road
About 20 minutes' walk to the top. The walk that inspired Alfred Wainwright
- Windermere station and village · A couple of minutes' walk
Pubs, restaurants and bars a few minutes' walk away
- Booths supermarket · About 300m
Around the house
Plan your time around Windermere
Use our Windermere guide to plan meals, outings and travel for your group. Check the journey from this property and confirm venue arrangements for your dates.
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About the house
About This Large Group Property in Windermere
Alice Howe is a large holiday home in Windermere sleeping groups of 7–14 guests across 7 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms + 5 shower rooms. Among its standout facilities: a private hot tub, a cinema room, dining space for up to 14 guests, 6 parking spaces. Whether you're planning a special occasion or simply want a standout base for your group, this house delivers everything you need under one roof.
Perfectly suited for birthdays, family groups, reunions, anniversaries, christmas & new year, Alice Howe offers a level of privacy and space that hotels and serviced apartments simply cannot match. Your booking is for your group only — check the listing for exactly what is included, and confirm the setup with the owner when you enquire.
The property has dining space for up to 14 people, so the whole group can eat together without splitting between different rooms. That is useful whether you self-cater, bring in a private chef, or plan a more formal celebration meal.
Outside, there is private outdoor space for meals, drinks, or time outside, the hot tub gives the group another shared space to use in the evening. All outdoor areas are for your group only during the stay.
Nearby highlights include River / lake, National park, Village location. You can plan days out locally while still having a private house to return to for meals, downtime, and group time together.
Enquiries go straight to the owner through Group Escape Houses, so you can ask about dates, layout, facilities, and booking details directly before making plans.
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Ideal For
- Birthdays
- Family Groups
- Reunions
- Anniversaries
- Christmas & New Year
Property Highlights
- High-speed WiFi
- Private parking
- Large dining area
- Private gardens
- BBQ area
- Hot tub
- Large kitchen
- Dog friendly
- Dines up to 14 guests
What's included
Facilities
General
WiFi
Parking
6 cars
Large dining area
Dining room seats 14, plus a kitchen table for 8 to 10
Garden / outdoor space
BBQSeasonal
Charcoal, April to October
Outdoor seating
EV charging pointPaid extra
Shared with Boston House, 50p per kWh via the EVpro app
Wellness
Hot tub
7-seat, covered with its own roof, in a walled courtyard
Entertainment
Cinema room
15 seats in the cellar, 75-inch Smart TV and soundbar
Kitchen
Large kitchen
Dishwasher
2 full-size dishwashers
Pets
Dog friendlyPaid extra
Guide prices
Pricing Guide
All prices shown are “from” guide prices only. Enquire to confirm exact rates.
from
£1,400
2-night weekend
from
£250
Midweek / night
Budget
Group Cost Estimate
All values below are estimates based on guest count and guide pricing.
Maximum guest capacity: 14
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Estimated using the weekend guide rate of £700 per night. Midweek prices may differ; enquire for a quote for your dates.
Estimated total price
£1,400
Estimated total price based on the weekend guide rate and 2 nights.
Estimated price per person
£100
Estimated price per person based on guest count.
These figures are estimates only. Enquire to confirm exact rates for your dates.
Dates
Availability
Availability is not shown for this property.
Please enquire to confirm your preferred dates.
Where you'll stay
Location
Windermere, Cumbria
LA23 postcode area
Cumbria / Lake District
Approximate area shown — the pin marks the local area, and the exact address is provided after booking. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Bedrooms
Sleeping Arrangements
- Bedroom 1 (first floor, four-poster, en-suite shower room)King
- Bedroom 2 (first floor, twin, en-suite shower room)2 × Single
- Bedroom 3 (first floor, four-poster, en-suite shower room)King
- Bedroom 4 (first floor, compact twin, uses landing bathroom)2 × Single
- Bedroom 5 (second floor, twin, en-suite shower room)2 × Single
- Bedroom 6 (second floor, twin, en-suite shower room)2 × Single
- Bedroom 7 (second floor, twin, uses landing bathroom)2 × Single
Booking terms
Deposit & Cancellation
- Balance due
- 56 days before arrival
Terms are set by the property owner and confirmed at the time of booking.
Good to know
House Rules
Groups we don't accept
- Wedding Groups
- School Groups
- Youth Groups
Rules
- No under-18 groups
- No smoking indoors
- No loud music after a set time
- No additional day guests
Additional notes
No smoking or vaping in the property. Please keep noise down outside from 10pm to 8am. Dogs welcome (up to 4, £30 each), downstairs only and never left alone in the house. A £400 damage deposit is authorised on your card 7 days before arrival and released 3 days after departure if there's no damage.
Before you book
Good to Know
Safety at this property
- Pool Hot Tub
- Multi Level
- Smoke Alarm
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid
Accessibility
- Step-free entrance — not available
- Ground-floor bedroom — not available
- Ground-floor bathroom — not available
- Wheelchair-suitable routes and doorways — not available
- Lift — not available
2 steps up to the front door and stairs throughout. All bedrooms are upstairs. Unlikely to suit wheelchair users; no specific disabled facilities.
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