Guests say
Nutwood in Lakeside is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its comfortable furnishings, spaciousness, and quiet location. Guests appreciate the proximity to local attractions and the secure garden, ideal for pets. The property's warmth and homely touches, including a welcome package, contribute to a pleasant stay.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean and well-presented, while others noted issues with dust, cobwebs, and a need for a deeper clean. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above average score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Lake Windermere, ferry ports, and local attractions. The quiet cul-de-sac setting is appreciated, although some guests noted the lack of pavements on nearby roads. Overall, the location is considered excellent.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, some reviews mention issues with heating and a damp smell, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
Facilities are deemed adequate by most, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. Criticisms include a weak shower, heating problems, and some maintenance issues. These factors suggest that while facilities meet needs, there is scope for enhancement.
While some guests mention a welcome package and fresh flowers, there is not enough consistent information across reviews to accurately assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or extra touches. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
This charming bungalow is in a secluded setting at the end of a private close in Lakeside at the tip of Lake Windermere. The accommodation is spacious & modern. Private parking for 1 (possibly 2) cars. Front entrance lobby leading to a spacious inner hall. The living room is large and airy with leather sofas, wood burning stove and patio doors leading out to the furnished balcony. From your family-sized dining kitchen, spread out into the furnished conservatory and lovely little patio garden. 3 good-sized bedrooms; 1 king size, 1 double and 1 twin. House bathroom with shower over bath and separate WC. Surrounded by walks and a network of peaceful lanes, Nutwood is also just a 10-minute stroll to Lakeside Pier for cruises to Windermere and Ambleside, The Lakes Aquarium, the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Lakeside Hotel for amazing food & drink. Lakeside is renowned as a peaceful Lake District holiday destination, nestled around the southern tip of Lake Windermere and away from the hustle and bustle of the busier areas. But despite this, you'll find a wealth of things to see and do within easy reach - whatever your holiday tastes.
Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Lakeside Pier, and cruise the full length of Lake Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside - a wonderfully stress-free way to explore. You'll find plenty of walking routes in the area; including Alfred Wainwright's Finsthwaite Heights route from Newby Bridge (adjacent to Lakeside) and up to High Dam for more lovely walks & perhaps a wild swim. Lake District historic sites such as Holker Hall and Gardens, Cartmel Priory & village, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall are all within easy reach by car, with no need to navigate through busy tourist areas.
Further north, you’ll discover Esthwaite Water and the landscapes that famously inspired the children's author Beatrix Potter. Her former home can be visited at Hill Top, in the small village of Near Sawrey, then onward and you'll reach Hawkshead village - a wonderful place to while away a day, exploring quaint cobbled streets and a blissfully car-free village centre.
Set on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, the small, sleepy hamlet of Lakeside offers a peaceful getaway location, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s popular attractions, but still within easy reach of them. Whether you decide to discover the area in the car, by foot, bike, boat or steam, there’s plenty to see nearby to keep the whole family content. The ferry dock offers the chance to travel by boat to Waterhead or Bowness, or take a shorter trip to the National Trust’s Fell Foot Park, across the water, which offers pretty grounds set alongside the very tip of the lake, providing plenty of places for picnics, paddling, games and gentle strolls on sunny afternoons. Situated alongside the Lakeside Station is the long-standing Lakeside and Haverwaithe Railway, home to Britain’s oldest standard gauge steam engine, on which you can travel back in time along this well-loved Heritage line, and where little ones will delight in meeting Thomas and his friends. Visit the Lakes Aquarium to uncover the often-secretive world of life below water, where you’ll chance upon hundreds of captivating creatures that feature in the surrounding rivers, lakes and sea. There are wonderful, well-signed walks to be enjoyed in the immediate area, including the 5-mile route to Finsthwaite’s High Dam, which trails from Lakeside through pleasant woodlands and meadows. Lakeside offers an exclusive holiday location with all of the Lake District’s delights at your fingertips.
Accommodation
Bungalow.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over and basin .
Cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory.
Note: the property has had the recent issues resolved.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Garden with patio and balcony with furniture.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 4 mins walk.
Shop 1.4 miles.
Reviews (40)
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Nicola
None of us wanted to come home. It is perfectly situated for the ferry, steam train and aquarium on the doorstep which kept the kids entertained. Beautiful walks on the doorstep, kept the dogs happy (thankfully we are well attuned to keeping an eye out for ticks as we were finding several daily on our golden retriever). The cottage itself was warm and welcoming. Plenty of space for a family of four (with a bedroom to spare if you have grandparents joining). Only space for one car and no option to park on the road as itâs a private road owned by someone else - didnât bother us as we had just one vehicle but something to be mindful of if you have two arms of family staying at once. Only tiny criticism, which we wouldnât have noticed (as we had planned on not needing it) had our daughter not been car sick on the last day, is the washing machine doesnât spin, meaning all her clothes and teddy were sopping wet. The tumble dryer wasnât much help either (but that could have been user error). All in all fabulous stay at a great cottage and we all want to come back!
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Kenneth
A short walk takes you to the lake itself. Our first visit to the lake district but it won't be our last.
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Paul
The accommodation smelt a bit damp in some places and was a little dated although it looked as if a few trees had been cut down and the garden tidied up which will benefit in the long term. Overall it was fine for us and the parking was fine for 2 - 3 cars, no issues from the neighbours.