About this property
Glebe Holme is a detached single storey home that is presented to a high standard to provide an ideal holiday home for 6 guests close to the shores of Lake Windermere.
Situated just a few minutes walk from The Glebe which overlooks Bowness Bay where the Windermere Lake Cruises depart to sail up and down the lake taking passengers to Ambleside and Lakeside.
Stepping inside there is a spacious entrance hall which leads to the master bedroom with a king sized double bed with an ensuite wet room, there is a double bedroom and lastly a twin bedroom. All the bedrooms have TVs. There is a superb family bathroom with a walk-in shower.
The snug is a perfect room to relax in during the evening whilst enjoying the Sky Q with Sky Cinema. The open plan kitchen/dining room with its bi-folding doors opening out onto the patio area with hot tub is the place where friends and families will gather to enjoy this contemporary home.
The designer kitchen has everything you need to prepare delicious meals – two ovens, microwave, wine cooler and an induction hob.
At the back of Glebe Holme there is a rear entrance hall leading to a cloakroom and utility room with a washing machine and dryer.
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
Three bedrooms : 1 x King Size with en-suite, 1 x Double, 1 x twin, bathroom with walk-in shower, Open plan Kitchen/diner, sitting room, patio, hot tub
Two pets allowed.
electric ovens and hob.
microwave.
dishwasher.
fridge/freezer.
wine cooler.
washer.
tumble dryer.
gas central heating.
underfloor heating in kitchen/dining area.
Wi-Fi.
parking for three cars.
0.5 miles to Lake Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere.
Smart HD televisions.
No smoking.
Travel cot & high chair included
Reviews (20)
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Katrina
On first impressions of our property Glebe Holme was absolutely superb and It had everything possible in the pictures shown on the booking page and was perfect for our weeks stay. After settling in it was then that we realised that we couldnât use the Hot tub as it was very cold water to which we contacted the owner about and he said that the engineer had only just been to clean it. My husband afterwards realised that the thermostat was completely down to below the advised temperature, and we managed to get it working properly in order to use but this really should have been checked by the engineer. The cleanliness of the property was unfortunately poor as Mum had to clean out bedroom drawers due to people's hairs and tissues in there before unpacking and the cutlery, plates and 1 pan still had food on them Iâm sorry to say. Hair all in the sinks. We had a few issues with the state-of-the-art cookers as too technical and resulted in manuals every time we cooked but luckily had 2 brainy masterminds with us. Only minor issue but a struggle nonetheless. And the last issue which Iâm so sorry to say was the absolute worst was the heating. Weâve virtually had none all week despite contacting the owner again. I'm awfully sorry but I donât particularly agree with the owner overseeing the property heating from his own home during the property being occupied and we are convinced that he was turning it off all the time that we put it on. The property was honestly freezing at most times of the stay which then led to it being really damp. We contacted Michael about this issue a few times, but he said that he couldnât see any faults. Even on his timed schedule, 7.30am to 11.30, the heating system either never came on at atall or went off on its own so when we changed it manually over to manual, for some reason it still wouldnât respond and at times, the boiler system in the utility wasn't even firing up! We had pets and my parents who sadly have health conditions, and they felt the cold terrible all week, especially as we were caught out in the torrential rain showers, we had out exploring the Lakes. We came home to a dithering house. Both bathrooms had puddles in due to condensation and our towels had been wet through or cold to use as no way to dry them. Towel rails stone cold too. It seriously needs addressing and if the radiators need bleeding it should have all been checked beforehand. He said the hive heating was only 6 months old. I honestly donât think our stay was worth £1876 as itâs been a bit of a joke and stressful at times, especially having to sit around with coats on. We expected heating to be a basic need, especially in December and with the weather we had. We left the property in accordance as requested and left it exactly as we found it. Stripped bedding and discarded our towels in the showers ready for cleaners. No good housekeeping bond of £200 was reimbursed as stated in conditions. We will continue using Sykes but definitely not staying here again.
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Katrina
On first impressions of our property Glebe Holme was absolutely superb and It had everything possible in the pictures shown on the booking page and was perfect for our weeks stay. After settling in it was then that we realised that we couldnât use the Hot tub as it was very cold water to which we contacted the owner about and he said that the engineer had only just been to clean it. My husband afterwards realised that the thermostat was completely down to below the advised temperature, and we managed to get it working properly in order to use but this really should have been checked by the engineer. The cleanliness of the property was unfortunately poor as Mum had to clean out bedroom drawers due to people's hairs and tissues in there before unpacking and the cutlery, plates and 1 pan still had food on them Iâm sorry to say. Hair all in the sinks. We had a few issues with the state-of-the-art cookers as too technical and resulted in manuals every time we cooked but luckily had 2 brainy masterminds with us. Only minor issue but a struggle nonetheless. And the last issue which Iâm so sorry to say was the absolute worst was the heating. Weâve virtually had none all week despite contacting the owner again. I'm awfully sorry but I donât particularly agree with the owner overseeing the property heating from his own home during the property being occupied and we are convinced that he was turning it off all the time that we put it on. The property was honestly freezing at most times of the stay which then led to it being really damp. We contacted Michael about this issue a few times, but he said that he couldnât see any faults. Even on his timed schedule, 7.30am to 11.30, the heating system either never came on at atall or went off on its own so when we changed it manually over to manual, for some reason it still wouldnât respond and at times, the boiler system in the utility wasn't even firing up! We had pets and my parents who sadly have health conditions, and they felt the cold terrible all week, especially as we were caught out in the torrential rain showers, we had out exploring the Lakes. We came home to a dithering house. Both bathrooms had puddles in due to condensation and our towels had been wet through or cold to use as no way to dry them. Towel rails stone cold too. It seriously needs addressing and if the radiators need bleeding it should have all been checked beforehand. He said the hive heating was only 6 months old. I honestly donât think our stay was worth £1876 as itâs been a bit of a joke and stressful at times, especially having to sit around with coats on. We expected heating to be a basic need, especially in December and with the weather we had. We never complain and it's been awful having to raise these issues but for the sake of the next poor family booked to stay there, it was only right to them. We left the property in accordance as requested and left it exactly as we found it. Stripped bedding and discarded our towels in the showers ready for cleaners. No good housekeeping bond of £200 was reimbursed as stated in conditions. Also, to the next family- please bear in mind that there are cameras all over the property and over the hot tub itself- if you are staying with children etc. they were promised to be turned off which we didnât know was true- but having cameras ourselves- they were definitely working still. Thanks ever so much. We will continue using Sykes but definitely not staying here again.
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Christopher
. Utility room well equipped, the water was always hot, showers good, nicely carpeted comfortable sofas. The beds look good in photos, but the properties Achilles heel is the mattresses are well past their best, and need replacing. Otherwise defo one nicer holiday homes.