About this property
Step through the front door to the hallway with boot and coat cupboard, which leads to the bright, spacious, triple aspect, open-plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen.
A large family size corner sofa sits in front of the TV and electric coal effect fire and the large family dining table is great for family breakfasts or celebration dinners. The large windows allow the light to flood in and the patio doors open to the garden and patio.
The fitted kitchen is well appointed and the whole open plan layout gives the living accommodation a very social feel.
The first of the four bedrooms is located on the ground floor with an ensuite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are located on the first floor along with a family bathroom with bath with shower over.
The house benefits from a pretty garden that wraps around the property and the patio is presented with outdoor dining furniture. There is an external utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
To the side of the property is private parking for three cars.
Just a five minute walk from Fir Trees is the bustling village of Bowness on the shores of Lake Windermere with a great selection of pubs, bars and restaurants in addition to great local shops and amenities.
Lake cruises operate all year round and there is a create choice of waterborne activities from sailing, canoeing and motorboat hire. The car ferry runs across the lake just 100 yards from the cottage and offers easy access to the mountain bike trails and great walking opportunities on the west side of Lake Windermere.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 2 x king size, 1 x ground-floor double with ensuite shower room with shower basin and WC, 1 x single.
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and hand basin.
Open plan sitting area, dining area and kitchen.
Utility room
Gas central heating.
Cooker with five ring gas hob, electric double oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi, Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Patio with outdoor furniture.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Reviews (11)
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Sarah
There was a big improvement this time round when you walked through the door there was no smell of mould and the place was much cleaner than previous stays so that was a big bonus!! Another enjoyable stay and we will be back the living room is a little tired and furniture dated but the couch is very comfy and huge it accommodated everyone! I do like the place and will be booking again soon!!
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Katherine
But, the cobwebs throughout the property just keep growing ...and the windows in the dining area are disgustingly dirty. BUT, the real issue was the stench of urine for the whole week! There's clearly been a leak from the cistern in the downstairs en suite and the base has been recently sealed, so whether the stench is from soaked floorboards or the fact that remedial repairs haven't been done, is unclear. But clearly you don't inspect the properties or manage them. Totally unacceptable ... quite how I'm supposed to recommend you or this property is beyond my comprehension!
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Satish
At first sight, we were very happy with the property. After checking in, we stepped out for a walk and came back to the property to realise heating didn't work and there was no hot water. We were two families with young kids having to brave the cold whole night in freezing temperatures. It was just unacceptable. It wasn't a pleasant 1st day experience on a family holiday. We complained to the owner and the Lakelovers team but it wasn't fixed until 11:45 the next morning which also meant half a day gone wasted. We stepped out to enjoy the lake and came back in the evening to find out again the heating didn't work. We complained to the owner and the Lakelovers team as we didn't want to go through one more night of hell in extremely cold conditions. Whilst the owner and the Laklovers team were apologetic, we didnât feel the urgency to fix the issue. I would have expected to be fixed on an emergency basis as it was second day in running the issue had occurred. To our misery, we had to go through another nightmare night of freezing cold conditions. It was again fixed temporarily in the morning around 11 AM so that we can get some hot water with a promise that a Boiler Engineer would come and fix it. Eventually it got fixed and rest of our stay felt a lot more comfortable as we didnât face heating or hot water problems. For us, first 2 days was a nightmare and very stressful with young kids who couldn't bear the cold. My youngest was Eczema prone and it became worse too. We should not have gone through this experience on a holiday after paying a bomb. The heating is something the owner or the Lakelovers team should have ensured beforehand and not let the guests go through a horrendous time during their holiday.