Bowness-on-Windermere, GB
Part of the Ulverston market area
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Overview
Annual Rev
£36.7k
12 mo avg
↓9%
from prior 12 mo
Occupancy rate
51%
12 mo avg
↓6%
from prior 12 mo
Avg daily rate
£164
12 mo avg
↑2%
from prior 12 mo
Lead time
40 days
12 mo avg
↓2 days
from prior 12 mo
Revpar
£70
12 mo avg
↓12%
from prior 12 mo
Methodology note: Figures reflect Ulverston market data as of September 2026. Data covers Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com listings. Values are seasonally influenced; rounding applied for readability.
Revenue per listing by bedroom
Bedroom count:
0
1
2
3
4+
Short-term rental supply growth
Performance metrics by bedroom
Bedrooms
Annual Rev
Supply
Revenue boost by amenity
| Amenity | Listings With | Revenue Boost | Revenue With | Revenue Without |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauna | — | +£48,150 | — | — |
| Hot Tub | 🔒 5• (•%) | 🔒 +£2•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £6•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Barbecue | 🔒 1•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1•••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Washing Machine | 🔒 4•• (••%) | 🔒 +£7••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Heating | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£5••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| EV Charger | 🔒 3• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Air conditioning | 🔒 1• (•%) | 🔒 +£4••• (+••%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Gym | 🔒 2• (•%) | 🔒 +£2••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
| Pets Allowed | 🔒 3•• (••%) | 🔒 +£1••• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £3•••• |
| Internet | 🔒 6•• (••%) | 🔒 +£3•• (+•%) | 🔒 £4•••• | 🔒 £4•••• |
Nightly rate by day of week
Occupancy rate by day of week
Listings by channel
Listings by rental type
Listings by amenities
Listings by size
4+ bedrooms (0%)
Listings by availability
Length of stay by bedroom
2 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
4+ bedrooms (4.3 nights)
3 bedrooms (4.3 nights)
1 bedroom (4.0 nights)
Studio (2.8 nights)
Cleaning fee by bedroom
4+ bedrooms (£117)
3 bedrooms (£84)
2 bedrooms (£62)
1 bedroom (£43)
Studio (£22)
Professional host share
Professionally managed (80%)
Independent hosts (20%)
Over the 12 months ending August 2026, the Ulverston market averaged 805 active Airbnb and VRBO listings, down 6% from a year earlier.
An average Ulverston listing earns £25K/year. High-performing listings earn £59K, while low-performing listings earn £13K.
Average occupancy in Ulverston is 36%, producing RevPAR of £51 per available night.
4+ bedroom listings generate the highest average annual revenue in Ulverston, at £41K.
Rules vary across Ulverston. Ulverston: Lenient. No specific STR regulations beyond standard planning permission if structural changes made. Minimal enforcement, hosts operate freely under general business rates. Windermere: Lenient. Part of Lake District; no STR-specific permits required. Must comply with planning use class changes for entire properties. Light enforcement, high STR density tolerated. Kendal: Lenient. No dedicated STR licensing scheme. Standard business rates and planning rules apply. Minimal enforcement, operators largely self-regulate. Verify requirements for the property's jurisdiction.
The Ulverston Airbnb and VRBO market appears broadly balanced. Supply has declined 6% year-over-year, while RevPAR has decreased 22%, showing no clear supply-demand imbalance.
RevPAR is highest in August and July; it is lowest in January and November.
The most common amenities are Heating (94%), TV (93%), Internet (91%). The strongest positive revenue associations are Hot Tub (+76%), Bbq (+30%), Heating (+21%).
Average daily rate in Ulverston is £162, down 14% year-over-year. Rates peak in August and are lowest in March.
Guests in Ulverston book an average of 41 days in advance. Booking windows range from 39 days for 2-bedroom listings to 54 days for 4+ bedroom listings.
Booking demand is highest on Saturday and lowest on Monday. Nightly rates peak on Saturday and are lowest on Wednesday. Weekend occupancy is 16% higher than weekday occupancy.