
Birkrigg is a modern house in Windermere, Cumbria, perfect for groups of up to eight guests. This stylish property sits midway between Bowness and Windermere villages. The large open-plan living space creates an ideal environment for group gatherings. A wood burner adds warmth to the living area whilst the well-equipped kitchen features a wine cooler and coffee machine.
The location offers easy walking access to both Windermere and Bowness villages. Lake Windermere sits nearby with shops, restaurants and cafés within reach.
The ground floor hosts a kingsize bedroom with en-suite shower. Upstairs you'll find another kingsize room, a twin room with two single beds and a bunk room. The property serves the guests - one with both bath and walk-in shower.
Birkrigg is a modern house in Windermere, Cumbria, perfect for groups of up to eight guests. This stylish property sits midway between Bowness and Windermere villages. The large open-plan living space creates an ideal environment for group gatherings. A wood burner adds warmth to the living area whilst the well-equipped kitchen features a wine cooler and coffee machine.
The location offers easy walking access to both Windermere and Bowness villages. Lake Windermere sits nearby with shops, restaurants and cafés within reach.
The ground floor hosts a kingsize bedroom with en-suite shower. Upstairs you'll find another kingsize room, a twin room with two single beds and a bunk room. The property serves the guests - one with both bath and walk-in shower. The dining area seats eight comfortably whilst private parking accommodates four cars.
Windermere Lake offers water sports and boat cruises. The Lakeside & Haverthwaite Railway runs 3.5 miles away (15 minutes). Grizedale Forest provides walking trails 8 miles distant (20 minutes). Wray Castle stands 4 miles north (12 minutes).
Birkrigg combines contemporary styling with practical group facilities in the heart of the Lake District.
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Windermere, Cumbria15°C
Light drizzle
Updated: 28 Aug 2026, 3:08am
Birkrigg sits in a location with genuinely dark skies - a real treat for a group, and something you rarely get at home in town.
The Bortle scale measures night sky darkness from 1 (darkest) to 9 (brightest urban):
The Milky Way is visible overhead, though light domes may be visible on the horizon towards larger towns.
The Milky Way is visible on clear, moonless nights.
118m
(387 feet above sea level)
Birkrigg sits in a peaceful Cumbria setting - space to spread out and the perfect base for a group getaway.
Latitude: 54.3716410° N | Longitude: 2.904248° W
Today's sun times for Windermere (Friday, 28 August 2026):
5:10am
Sunrise
6:15pm
Golden Hour
7:15pm
Sunset
This month in Windermere, you have approximately 14.08 hours of daylight. The long summer days mean plenty of time for group adventures before a relaxed evening back at the cottage.
Everything the group needs to know before you arrive at Birkrigg.
Signal Strength
Good
Mobile signal is generally good in this area across most networks.
What do previous guests think about their group stay at Birkrigg
The generous open-plan ground floor lets groups cook, dine and relax together. Everyone stays connected whether preparing meals or unwinding by the wood burner.
Private parking for four vehicles removes the stress of finding spaces. Groups arrive together without worrying about street parking or permits.
Walking distance to both Windermere and Bowness villages means easy access to shops and restaurants. The lake sits nearby for water activities and scenic walks.
The sleek kitchen includes wine cooler, coffee machine and dishwasher. Groups can prepare everything from quick snacks to elaborate dinners with proper equipment.
Four bedrooms sleep different group combinations with two kingsize rooms, twins and bunks. Families and friends find flexible sleeping arrangements for eight guests.
Two bathrooms including one with both bath and walk-in shower reduce morning queues. The ground floor en-suite adds extra convenience for larger groups.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Birkrigg by car, take the M6 to Junction 36 and follow the A590 towards Barrow. Take the A591 north into Windermere. The house sits midway between Windermere and Bowness with convenient private parking for four cars.
Windermere railway station sits within walking distance of the property. Direct trains run from Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line, connecting to major cities across the country.
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