Holiday Cottages In Windermere

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Steven - Verified booking

  We stayed at the Giddy Goose in Windermere for a week in August this year and had a wonderful experience.

  The house is centrally located in Windermere, and having stayed in several nearby cottages, this one stands out as the best. Pros Excellent Location: Walking distance to restaurants, shops, and Bowness (about 20 minutes). The bus and railway stations are also nearby, making it easy to explore the area without a car. Great for Dog Walks: Convenient access to fantastic dog walks near Orrest, either up the hill or along scenic paths. Spacious and Comfortable: Plenty of space for our family of four. Our kids (ages 10 and 12) enjoyed having their own rooms. The house stays cool even on hot days, which was perfect for us and our dog. Comfortable Beds: Everyone found the beds very comfortable. Well-Equipped: Plenty of toilets and showers, a lovely garden where we enjoyed a BBQ Cons (Minor and did not impact our stay): Paint Touch-Ups Needed: Some areas of the house could use a bit of fresh paint. Microwave Instructions: The microwave requires you to set the clock before use, which is different from most microwaves. Some instructions on this would be helpful. Parking Space: The parking space is a bit tight. We managed to fit our Freelander, but larger vehicles might need to use the parking permit, which could mean a short walk to the cottage. Light Switch Issue: The light switch in the living room didn’t work as expected; you have to pull it out each time you press it. This might need fixing. Kitchen Supplies: The kitchen could use a couple more knives and a meat thermometer. Overall, We had a lovely and relaxing stay at the Giddy Goose and would highly recommend it. We would definitely stay here again.

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• Ruth - Verified booking

  Overall we were very happy with our stay.

  Great to be in the town, near shops etc with on site parking. 3 comfortable bedrooms with good quality bedlinen & excellent bathrooms. Plenty of hot water & the property was cleaned well. 3 comfy sofas in the lounge too. However there were some minor problems. Some issues were easily rectified: there were no egg cups, or a tray in the kitchen. A tray is vital when you have to carry food up steps from the kitchen, & through the lounge to get to the dining room. There were no basins or bowls for cooking in the kitchen. We like to have scrambled eggs for Christmas Day breakfast but there was nothing to mix them in. I was able to purchase all the missing items from a local hardware store. I left these when we ended our stay. The property description said a starter pack for the log burner would be provided - it wasn't. Again we bought kindling, logs & firelighters locally. Unfortunately there was an issue with lack of heating in the dining room, despite adjusting the thermostat. This meant that it was decidedly chilly in the room, uncomfortable when you are eating meals, especially your Christmas lunch! We did contact Lakelovers who sent someone to check the heating but he just confirmed the radiators didn't need bleeding & we would need a plumber, which he would arrange. As we were leaving the next day, I don't know if the matter was resolved. A note about the spiral stairs: although the property description was accurate, the stairs are extremely narrow and there are areas in the bedroom it leads to where it's easy to bang your head (despite one beam being padded!)

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• Simon - Verified booking

  As detailed on the phone, on the day we arrived the house (Giddy Goose) was not as clean as we would expect.

  The main and most obvious problem was lack of proper vacuuming: all carpets and rugs looked as though they haven’t been properly vacuumed for a while; one bedroom even has a muddy smear that had been left. Telltale bits of debris, cotton, threads, fluff etc were in every room. This is impossible to photograph now (I was not asked to take photos when I rang on the day we arrived). We tried vacuuming the next day and the smell it created was so revolting we had to spray freshener and open windows: the bag was full which might explain the poor vacuuming? I requested a new bag but we weren’t given one. There were other signs of poor cleaning. Cobwebs, dust and debris on window sills, a long black hair still stuck to the bathroom wall, broken glass just under one of the sofas. I’ve photographed all that I can. A cleaner was organised to come on the Saturday at 10:30am, we were given no choice of time. Unfortunately all of our kids were still in bed after a long day the day before, so we chatted to the cleaner and apologised and offered to clean the house ourselves. We did try vacuuming as explained. The last thing you want when you pay to stay somewhere is the disappointment of it being dirty, having to phone and make arrangements and being asked to vacate the property on the first morning so it can then be cleaned properly. All holiday lets are priced to cover the cost of cleaning. In our case that cleaning was simply not sufficient.

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• Catherine - Verified booking

  The Giddy Goose property is lovely, it has everything you need and is in a great location to explore the whole area as well as being able to walk to plenty of shops and restaurants.

  I really enjoyed my stay. The only issue that I have had is with the service post stay, I left 2 tops in the property which of course was my silly fault, especially as one was brand new that i'd bought whilst on holiday. After multiple phonecalls to Sykes I eventually had it confirmed that they had been found by the housekeeper. This took a number of calls and quite a bit of time chasing as it has to go between Sykes, the local branch- Lakes holidays and the housekeeper. By the end of October though I had it confirmed that the tops had been taken to the local branch and I paid the £15 fee for return. It is now mid December and I still have not received them and again after multiple calls the only answer I get is that they must have been lost in the post. Even though I paid for return apparently they are not sent recorded and no proof of postage is taken. I appreciate entirely that it is my own fault for forgetting the tops, but it is frustrating that it has taken so much chasing and that after having them found and paying for the return that you don't send them as recorded or take any proof of postage or anything at all to help a safe return. This would be helpful for the future perhaps or at least if I could speak to Lakes holidays directly to have sorted this. I would have paid for the recorded post as am gutted that I cannot get the new top back especially.

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• Lisa - Verified booking

  We enjoyed a lovely week at Old Village House, 2 adults, 3 children ages 2, 12 and 14 and a dog (age 15).

  The location is fantastic for exploring the Lakes, near the train station, Booth's supermarket and lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants. The house was the cleanest holiday home I have stayed in, and the owners have left things in the property to make the visit easier – air fryer, washing maiden, dish washing liquid and tablets, tea and coffee etc. A highchair and cot bed were available under one of the beds, though the house may not be suitable for all infants as there are steps down to the kitchen and one of the ensuite bathrooms. The spiral stairs to the top floor may also be tricky for young children or the elderly but my 12 and 14 year old loved the attic room. The different levels add to the character of the property, it's quite an interesting old house, and the description does advise to take care on the steps, so we were aware of this before arrival. The house would also be great for 3 couples holidaying together as the bedrooms are all like master bedrooms with king size bed and ensuite bathrooms. There are lots of activities to do near by too, Brockholes, Beatrix Potter World, boat trips, steam train ride, aquarium and motor museum. We didn’t have time to do everything and if we decide to visit the area again, I would love to stay in the Old Village House.

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