Luxury holiday let · Backbarrow
A boutique apartment in the heart of the Lakes
No Eleven @ The Ironworks — a Guest Favourite luxury two-bedroom retreat with river & woodland views, minutes from Windermere.
- Guest Favourite on Airbnb — ★4.99 from 274 reviews
- Two outdoor balconies with riverside & woodland views
- Two allocated free parking spaces
- 5 minutes’ drive to the southern shore of Lake Windermere
- Hotelier-standard housekeeping & luxury toiletries
- Welcome hamper on arrival
The apartment
Hotelier standard, Lake District soul
No Eleven @ The Ironworks is a stunning luxury 5★ two-bedroom apartment in the historic village of Backbarrow, resting in the Lake District National Park between forest, fell and the north-western estuaries.
Two outdoor balconies — riverside and woodland — give you undercover outdoor space with bistro furniture and views over the River Leven. Inside, an open-plan living space pairs an L-shaped sofa and snug with dining for four and a 50″ Smart TV.
Bedroom One is light and airy with Amtico flooring, a king-size bed and a private balcony looking towards the woodland. Bedroom Two features a Fargo day bed with deep trundle on Karndean parquet — lounging by day, sleeping by night.
The bathroom is finished to hotelier standard: a huge enamel bath, Hansgrohe shower, Duravit porcelain and luxury Elemis toiletries. The kitchen is fully fitted with Bosch appliances, dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, fridge-freezer, washer-dryer and everything you need to cook properly.
Professional housekeeping is included, and a welcome hamper greets you on arrival. Free broadband and cycle storage complete a stay designed for exploring a thousand square miles of lakes, trails and scenic towns — with Lake Windermere’s southern shore less than five minutes’ drive away.
Bedroom 1
King-size bed · Amtico flooring · Private balcony with woodland views · Smart TV
Bedroom 2
Fargo day bed with deep trundle (sleeps 1–2) · Karndean parquet · Smart TV
Guest access: Apartment is on the first floor access is up one flight of stairs.
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Step inside No Eleven
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Amenities
Everything you need — nothing you don’t
Thoughtful details throughout, from Elemis toiletries to a welcome hamper and two allocated parking spaces.
River & garden views
Scenic riverside and woodland outlooks from the apartment and balconies
Two private balconies
Undercover outdoor space with bistro furniture and water views
Free parking × 2
Allocated driveway spaces on the premises
Fully fitted kitchen
Bosch appliances, dishwasher, oven, hob, fridge-freezer
Luxury bathroom
Huge enamel bath, Hansgrohe shower, Duravit porcelain, Elemis toiletries
Fast Wi‑Fi
Dedicated workspace for remote working
Washer & dryer
In-apartment laundry with ironing facilities
Self check-in
Lockbox access for a smooth arrival
Welcome hamper
Thoughtful treats and hotelier-standard housekeeping
Smart TVs
50″ living room TV plus Smart TVs in both bedrooms
Family extras
Travel cot and high chair available on request
Lake District base
5 minutes to Windermere’s southern shore
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Scenic views
- Garden view
- River view
Bathroom
- Bath
- Hairdryer
- Cleaning products
- Elemis shampoo
- ELEMIS conditioner
- Jo Loves...ELEMIS...land&water...Molton Brown body soap
- Hot water
- Shower gel
Bedroom and laundry
- Washing machine
- Free dryer
- Essentials
- Hangers
- Bed linen
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Room-darkening blinds
- Iron
- Clothes storage: wardrobe and chest of drawers
Entertainment
- TV
- Books and reading material
Family
- Travel cot – available upon request
- High chair – available upon request
- Plug socket covers
- Board games
Heating and cooling
- Central heating
Home safety
- Smoke alarm
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
Internet and office
- Wifi
- Dedicated workspace
Kitchen and dining
- Kitchen
- Bosch refrigerator
- Microwave
- Crockery and cutlery
- Mini fridge
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Bosch stainless steel electric cooker
- Stainless steel oven
- Kettle
- Coffee maker: cafetière
- Wine glasses
- Toaster
- Dining table
- Coffee
Location features
- Waterfront
Outdoor
- Private patio or balcony
- Shared back garden
- Outdoor furniture
Parking and facilities
- Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
Services
- Long-term stays allowed
- Self check-in
- Lockbox
House rules
- Up to 3 overnight guests
- No pets
- No smoking — Including vaping and e-cigarettes
- No parties or events
- Commercial photography allowed — Includes commercial filming
The location
Backbarrow, Lake District National Park
A peaceful village base with Windermere, Bowness and endless trails on your doorstep.
From the host
Backbarrow, near Newby Bridge, Cumbria
Located in the historic village of Backbarrow near Newby Bridge. Situated next to the River Leven — 5 minutes from Lake Windermere. 5 minute walk to Haverthwaite Railway.
2 allocated parking spaces on site. 5 minute walk from Haverthwaite railway which takes you direct to pick up the boats at Lakeside.
Getting around
Perfect for a car-based Lake District escape, with local rail and lake boats nearby.
- Lake Windermere — southern shore ~5 minutes’ drive
- Haverthwaite Railway — ~5 minute walk; boats at Lakeside
- Newby Bridge — neighbouring village
- Bowness-on-Windermere — short drive for shops, dining & lake cruises
- Parking — 2 allocated free spaces on site
Guest love
One of Airbnb’s most loved homes
Guest Favourite — one of the most loved homes on Airbnb, according to guests.
★★★★★Luxurious apartment with everything you could possibly need. Peaceful location and a great base to explore the Lakes. Loved the treats on arrival! Thought “hotel standard” might be a stretch but it is completely accurate.
★★★★★What a beautiful apartment and what a lovely surprise with a welcome pack. We loved the toiletries, what a treat. The design choices in the apartment are excellent and having the two balconies was fantastic. Great stay and highly recommend.
★★★★★What can I say. A perfect trip from start to finish. Beautiful apartment, the River sounds were beautiful as was the steam train passing by which the kids loved. Glyn was very helpful and responsive. Will definitely be back
★★★★★This place is utterly immaculate, quality fixtures and fittings, very clean and the guest supplies are beyond expectations. You can literally walk in with your clothes and everything else is provided. The hamper basket is full of amazing goodies. Thank you for your great hospitality!
★★★★★You will be forever spoiled after staying in this wonderful place. The location is perfect for accessing the Lake District if you have a car. As for the accommodations--they do not get any better than this. Soooo many thoughtful touches, from the motion-sensor lights to the bath mat for the tub, to the lighted mirror....don't even get me started about the wonderful welcome basket that included goodies galore. Other places will all pale by comparison.
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FAQ
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How do I book?
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How many guests can stay?
The apartment sleeps up to 3 overnight guests. Bedroom 1 has a king-size bed; Bedroom 2 has a day bed with trundle.
Is parking included?
Yes — two allocated free driveway parking spaces are on the premises.
Where is it?
No Eleven @ The Ironworks is in Backbarrow, in the Lake District National Park, near Newby Bridge. Lake Windermere’s southern shore is about a five-minute drive; Haverthwaite Railway is a five-minute walk.
Are pets allowed?
No pets. Smoking (including vaping) and parties are not permitted.
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