• Sitting on the shore of Lake Windermere, Grey Gables is an impressive and luxurious Lakeland-stone home with incredible views and a range of special extras, including lumipod design-led gym and sauna with Lake views, a home cinema and games room.
  • The lake house sleeps up to 10 guests in five bedrooms with interiors features such as decorative antlers, warm plaid fabrics and faux fur rugs contributing to its ski chalet/hunting lodge vibe. Make an enquiry for Grey Gables, Lake Windermere.
  • Outside, there's a generous terrace for dining and relaxing, the gardens and a jetty where you can tie up a boat or kayak, enjoying direct access to Lake Windermere. Two perfectly positioned architect designed lumipods provide a wellness haven.
  • A private lumipod gym, equipped with Peloton bike, cross trainer, rower and free weights with Lake views, provides a serene space for fitness and wellness. Enquire now for guest-favourite, lakeside holiday home, Grey Gables.
  • The kitchen is fully equipped with the latest mod cons, including a convenient Quooker tap and three cookers. Quality appliances are by Gaggenau, and the furniture comes from Ralph Lauren, Andrew Martin and Van Thiel.
  • Two bedrooms have oval baths overlooking Lake Windermere with the backdrop of stunning views of Lake Windermere for a nature-immersed ambience. Book Grey Gables now and escape to luxury with Simon Escapes.
  • An acre of garden surrounds the house, with lawns, native grasses and shrubs. A jetty provides direct access to the water and is the perfect place to tie up a boat or kayak which can be hired at Bowness.
  • Sitting on the shore of Lake Windermere, Grey Gables is an impressive and luxurious Lakeland-stone home with incredible lake views. Make an enquiry for our lakeside gem now.
  • The lake house sleeps up to 10 guests in five bedrooms with interiors features such as decorative antlers, warm plaid fabrics and faux fur rugs contributing to its hunting lodge vibe. Book a luxury staycation now.
  • A bespoke glass and stainless steel staircase leads to five en-suite bedrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, four of which have uninterrupted lake views. The perfect destination for a wellness retreat, make an enquiry for Grey Gables.

Grey Gables, Windermere Lake House

Lake Windermere, Cumbria

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 ensuites

Sitting on the shore of Lake Windermere, Grey Gables is an impressive and luxurious Lakeland-stone home with incredible views and a range of special extras, including lumipod design-led gym and sauna with Lake views, a home cinema and games room.

The lake house sleeps up to 10 guests in five bedrooms with interiors features such as decorative antlers, warm plaid fabrics and faux fur rugs contributing to its ski chalet/hunting lodge vibe…

  • …The main living room’s double-fronted windows open onto an acre of garden and the stylish kitchen boasts all the latest mod cons and furniture by the likes of Ralph Lauren, with a rustic green-oak dining table overlooking the lake.

    The cinema room with 65-inch screen and a large games room will keep everyone entertained. A glass and stainless-steel staircase leads up to the bedrooms all with floor-to-ceiling windows – two have oval baths overlooking the lake, for the ultimate relaxing soak.

    Outside, there's a generous terrace for dining and relaxing, the gardens and a jetty where you can tie up a boat or kayak, enjoying direct access to Lake Windermere. Two perfectly positioned architect designed lumipods provide a wellness haven overlooking the Lake. The glass fronted gym and sauna provide a sense of calm and connection in which to unwind or workout.

Key Features

Directly on Lake Windermere

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Jetty with direct access to the Lake

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Standalone Gym & Sauna with Lake Views

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Games Room with Pool Table

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Home Cinema

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Boat House

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Uninterrupted views

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Generous Terrace

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Video Tour of the House

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The spacious, open-plan living area features a living area with Stuv woodburner faced with local Burlington Stone. The main lounge with woodburner and additional snug are ideal for late-night get-togethers. Book your escape to Lake Windermere.
The 4-seater sauna pod is a serene haven for relaxation, with complete privacy and just steps from the water’s edge making it perfectly positioned for a rejuvenating post-sauna dip. Escape to Grey Gables in Lake Windermere for a wellness reset.
Five en-suite bedrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows, four of which have uninterrupted lake views. Each has a ViSpring bed, Book your luxury staycation in Lake Windermere for a wellness retreat.
The lake house sleeps up to 10 guests in five bedrooms with interiors features such as decorative antlers, warm plaid fabrics and faux fur rugs contributing to its ski chalet/hunting lodge vibe. Book Grey Gables in Lake Windermere with Simon Escapes.
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Bathrooms & Bedrooms

  • …three have balconies. Each has a ViSpring bed, two of which can be made up as twins.
    Two bedrooms have oval baths overlooking Lake Windermere.
    All bathrooms have Mandarin Stone walls and giant Drench showers.

Living Rooms

  • …The main lounge with woodburner and additional snug are ideal for late-night get-togethers.

Kitchen & Dining

  • …Quality appliances are by Gaggenau, and the furniture comes from Ralph Lauren, Andrew Martin and Van Thiel.
    The adjacent breakfast area has a rustic green-oak dining table and benches overlooking the lake.
    There’s also a more formal dining area, with a bespoke 3.5m, log-edge, 12-seater Whetstone Oak table.

Other Spaces

  • …The boot room is kitted out with multi-coloured Hunter wellies, along with a ground-floor shower and laundry facilities.
    The large games room has a bespoke 8ft pool table, flat-screen TV and shelves full of books .

The Gardens

  • …A private lumipod gym, equipped with Peloton bike, cross trainer, rower and free weights and separate 4-seater sauna, both with Lake views, provide a serene space for fitness and relaxation. The impressive outdoor terrace has a dining area and sun loungers, along with a BBQ area and extra seating.

Floor Plans

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Location

Grey Gables sits directly beside Lake Windermere, with the pretty town of Bowness just a couple of minutes away by car.

The nearest train station is at Windermere, approx. 5 miles away. Taxis can be arranged.

 

Make a Booking or an Enquiry

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Things to do

Canoes on a lakeshore with sailboats on the water and green hills in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky.
Three hikers walking along a grassy trail on a mountain ridge with rolling hills and distant mountains in the background.
Fine dining set up.

  • The Drunken Duck set above Ambleside with superb views of the Lake District fells, while the Gilpin Lodge Hotel offers fine dining.
    For something really special, try Simon Rogan’s iconic L'Enclume restaurant, located on the riverside in the historic village of Cartmel.

A historic stone castle with battlements, turrets, and arched entrance, set against a blue sky and surrounded by a well-kept lawn.

  • Discover the National Trust’s Wray Castle, a mock-gothic fantasy castle set amongst woodland on the western shores of Lake Windermere, or wander the beautiful gardens at Holker Hall, the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish.
    Enjoy a treetop adventure at Grizedale Forest’s Go Ape or saddle up at nearby horse riding school Harness Change at Bigland Hall.

Concierge

We want your holiday with SimonEscapes to be perfect. We offer a personalised concierge service during the booking process, so we can ensure your holiday is tailored to your exact requirements. From offering advice on the local area and places to visit, to arranging in-house catering and spa treatments, we’re here to ensure you have a stress-free stay. Below are just a few of the things we can help with…

  • Catering for family or friends will be effortless; we can organise grocery delivery, a private chef, pre-cooked meal delivery, or a combination of all three.

    Restaurant recommendations and bookings can be made for the very best restaurants in the area, whatever your tastes.

  • Beauty treatments, massages and hairdressing can all be pre-booked and enjoyed locally or in-house.

    We can also arrange personal training, Pilates and yoga sessions.

  • We can arrange everything from golf, horse riding and hot air ballooning, to wine tasting experiences and chauffeur-driven cultural tours – just ask.

    We can advise on the best local walks (with pubs en route!) and the best places for cycle and equipment hire.

    Tickets can be pre-booked for theatre performances, racing fixtures and other local sporting events.

  • Whether it’s babysitting, extra housekeeping or car hire, we’re on hand to help with whatever you need.

    Please don’t hesitate to ask us about your requirements. We will always do our best to help you and if we can’t directly, we’re sure to know someone who can.

General Information

Some further information below, to questions you may have about your stay in one of our houses.

  • Unfortunately, we do not allow pets at any SimonEscapes houses.

  • All SimonEscapes houses are non-smoking.

  • Check in is at 4.00pm; check out is at 10.00am.

  • Parking spaces are provided for guests at all our houses.

  • UK houses – Housekeeping during your stay is available at additional cost, upon request. Please discuss your requirements with us before you book.

    Overseas houses – Housekeeping is complimentary at our overseas houses (along with a full team of staff at Godings Beach House, Barbados). Please ask us for details before you book.

    A washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are available at each house for guests’ use.

  • All SimonEscapes houses are fully alarmed.

    Further information can be found in our Terms & Conditions – please read these before you book.