Guests say
Sandown is a spacious, well-equipped cottage in an excellent location between Windermere and Bowness, ideal for families and groups. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable bedrooms (all en suite), ample parking, and proximity to local amenities. The owner is frequently commended for helpful communication and thoughtful touches. While a few guests noted compact shower rooms and minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property immaculately clean and well-presented, with only a small number mentioning issues such as minor mould or kitchen cleanliness. The majority of reviews highlight high standards of cleanliness throughout the house.
The location is universally praised, with easy walking access to both Windermere and Bowness, nearby shops, restaurants, and public transport. The central position and ample parking are frequently highlighted as major advantages.
Guests found the cottage spacious, beds comfortable, and appreciated the en suite bedrooms. Some noted the shower cubicles are compact, but overall comfort levels are very high, with the property suiting both families and groups.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a spacious living area, good kitchen facilities, and private parking. A few guests mentioned the kitchen or showers could benefit from updates, but most found the facilities more than adequate for their needs.
Many guests mention excellent communication from the owner and thoughtful touches such as welcome packs or gifts. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An excellent detached house with ample parking, superbly located on the outskirts of the bustling lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere, just a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere and the village centre in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Offering families and friends an excellent base to explore this stunning part of England, this superb Windermere cottage benefits from upside down accommodation to make the most of the views, with the attractive living accommodation on the first floor. This Windermere cottage offers four ground floor bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. The spacious first floor has a large sitting room and an attractive separate dining area, with soft sofas to relax in at the end of the day.
Outside this Bowness-on-Windermere cottage is a small patio area, plus it has the added benefit of ample parking available. The superb location of this charming Windermere cottage makes it perfect as a convenient base with easy access to the amenities in both Bowness-on-Windermere or Windermere village itself, including excellent restaurants available in both. Bowness-on-Windermere has a beautiful lakeside front where you can enjoy a cruise up the lake to ever-popular Ambleside, or down to Lakeside to explore the Aquarium of the Lake or embark on the Haverthwaite & Lakeside Steam railway. With so much to do in the area and such welcoming accommodation to return to, this perfect Windermere cottage is superb at any time of the year.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere both provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants, plus boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's ‘Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is on the edge of the town, plus Grizedale Forest Park is nearby and there are many National Trust properties in the area.
Accommodation
Four ground floor bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC: 3 x double, 1 x single.
First floor kitchen.
First floor utility room with fridge freezer, washing machine, toilet and basin.
First floor dining room with arch to sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Patio area with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 3 mins walk.
Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available.
Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere.
Windermere town is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station.
Note: Property is located on the main lake road just on the edge of the village.
Note: Check-in 3.00 pm, check out 10:00am.
Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday.
However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind.
Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180.
Note: The patio area is not enclosed, please keep this in mind if travelling with dogs.
Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.
Please note this property accepts bookings with a minimum of 3 nights.
Reviews (58)
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Laura
The communication between myself and the owner was great, they also allowed us to enter early as the house was ready, there is lots of parking, I would say the only downside was the the main road with no path onto it. So you have to watch little ones when going out. We made a point for telling them the stone bench opposite the house was special its a sun trap ! they sat there with an adult until we were all ready ( there was 8 of us plus a dog!) But saying that it is a fantastic location in between Windermere and Bowness on Windermere. Bus stops right outside the property and is easy to get around the Lake District if you donât want to use the car. Thank you for a lovely weeks holiday.
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William
Situated in a great location in between both villages of Windermere and Bowness. Parking at the house for 3 cars is a rare bonus. The house was spacious and very clean and tidy with all the facilities included. En suite in every bedroom was another ideal addition allowing privacy for everyone Our party of 7 had a fantastic time and will definitely return.
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Jayne
The home was immaculate and the location perfect. Thanks so much