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Yew Cottage is a stone cottage situated close to the village of Backbarrow just one mile from Newby Bridge in Cumbria. The cottage can sleep eight people in four double bedrooms all of which are en-suite. Also in the cottage is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for four cars and a private patio with hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Yew Cottage is a lovely base from which to explore this fabulous part of the country. Note: Max 8 guests and 1 in and check out days are Fridays and Mondays only. Note: The check-in days for Christmas December 2023 are 21st and 28th December only. Please call Reservations to make this booking on

The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside. Enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life.