About this property
"This Traditional Victorian Lakeland terrace right in the heart of Windermere provides a superb base for your holiday. This gorgeous Lake District cottage takes an enviable location; easily reached by car or by train and perfectly placed to explore Windermere village, Bowness and the delights of Lake Windermere on foot. Windermere village is a lovely place to make yourself at home, with lazy cafes for breakfast, plenty of shops for stocking up the kitchen, traditional Lake District pubs and several restaurants to choose from. A number of superb walks begin nearby, including the easy ascent of Orrest Head which promises spectacular views of Lake Windermere from the top. A mile down the road and you'll reach bustling Bowness, offering sophisticated shopping, a range of restaurants and even a lively nightlife - from the cosy 'Hole int Wall' traditional pub to the trendy Bodegas & Sol tapas bar. From Bowness Bay, you can catch a Windermere Lake Cruise to Ambleside or Lakeside - what a way to explore without driving! For touring by car, you'll find Windermere a great place to start. A famously scenic stretch of the A591 leads to Ambleside, Rydal Water and historic Grasmere. Branch off into the Troutbeck Valley and take one of the most breath-taking scenic drives in the Lake District - over Kirkstone Pass to Ullswater with a stop at the acclaimed Queen's Head for lunch. Access to Choices leisure club at Troutbeck Bridge (2 miles away via car or accessible on bus route)
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
Sleeps 6.
1 King-size with en-suite, 1 Double, 1 Twin.
Contemporary kitchen with underfloor heating.
Separate dining room with trad range.
Rear courtyard with patio bistro set and lockable bike storage
Friday changeove.
Sleeps 6.
Traditional Lakeland Victorian Cottage.
Excellent location close to Windermere Village.
1 Kingsize Double Bedroom with ensuite shower room.
1 Double Bedroom.
1 Twin Bedroom.
Gas central heating.
Period Log Fire.
Wi-Fi.
BT TV Freeview / BT Sport.
Contemporary Kitchen with underfloor heating.
Range Cooker with gas hob and electric oven.
Microwave.
Dishwasher.
Washer / Dryer Fridge/Freezer.
Family Dining Room with original Victorian Range.
Access to Choices leisure club at Troutbeck Bridge (2 miles away via car or accessible on bus route).
Leather Sofas.
Courtyard with bistro garden furniture and covered seating area.
Lockable store for bikes and outdoor gear.
Two travel cots, two high chairs Walks direct from the front door.
On street parking
Reviews (18)
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Bryan Dinesh
Located in a quiet area, but very close to all amenities. On-street parking, but had no problem at all finding a space directly outside.
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Harsh
House was cleaned very nicely. Location is perfect to explore the town itself and roam around the lake district. Amenities wise, you will find everything in the house which was nice. They had very lots of maps, guide books for you to find more about surrounding places which was very helpful. Finding parking in front of the house was not a problem if you arrive early in the day but as you arrive a bit late be ready to park a bit far from the house but not 3-4 mins walk away. You can use the leisure center but you need to come prepared with your accessories and also check their time table. Coming to downside of it, after long and tiring drive and walk around the area one needs a comfortable mattress to sleep on, however, mattress in master bedroom wasn't upto the mark. It felt like a spring one and you could feel the springs on your back. Thankfully one of the beds in twin bedroom had a better mattress so that was a saviour for me. Apart from this the biggest challenge was the silly rules, who asks guests to clean all the utensils a day in advance and keep it where it was. Don't you expect people to do breakfast in the morning of checkout. As a guest my duty is to make sure house is kept the way it was which we always ensure too but that shouldn't mean that I do majority of the cleaning of your house before leaving especially when I am there for my holidays. That's too much to expect.
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Gwyneth
Excellent accommodation in an ideal location.