Guests say
Brunton Lodge in Bowness-On-Windermere is a well-regarded holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, superb location, and excellent facilities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, beautiful garden, and the thoughtful touches like games for children. While some guests mention issues with heating and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many planning return visits.
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, describing it as spotless and well-kept, indicating high standards of hygiene and care.
The property's location is highly praised for its proximity to Bowness and the lake, offering privacy yet convenient access to local amenities, contributing to a positive experience.
While many guests find the property comfortable and homely, some concerns about cold rooms and inadequate heating in certain areas slightly affect the comfort score.
The property boasts superb facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and games. However, some maintenance issues, particularly with heating and a bunk bed mattress, lead to a slightly reduced score.
Guests mention thoughtful touches like a Christmas tree and hamper, indicating consideration for guest experience. However, as such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, expectations should be managed.
About this property
Brunton Lodge is a fabulous, 4 star Lakeland property that is perfect for families or friends and boasts some great features. Bowness, Lake Windermere and the Windermere Golf Club are all nearby, the stunning garden offers privacy and the lodge conservatory opens out to it ensuring seamless indoor / outdoor living. Inside, the homely and comfortable spaces are perfectly presented throughout. Wind down in front of the open fire, enjoy a home cooked meal in the stylish dining room, rest well in comfy bedrooms, and of course there’s free Wifi. The Lodge is just a 5 minute walk to Bowness village and the awe inspiring Lake Windermere. Right from your doorstep, you'll find plenty of brilliant Lake District walking routes including Brantfell - where the lake views are breathtaking.
On entering, walk through the arched entrance porch and hall with a cloak cupboard for walking gear. Then, into the spacious lounge, warmed by an open fire, before taking in the separate dining room with traditional leaded windows. A smart kitchen leads to a conservatory and patio doors into the beautiful garden and a spot for al-fresco dining! Upstairs there are three bedrooms, one with an en suite shower room and a modern house bathroom.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Highly Commended 4 Star property.
Over 2 floors.
3 x bedrooms; 1 x king size, 1 x double with en suite shower room, 1 x bunk beds.
House bathroom.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Lounge.
Utility room.
Conservatory.
Garden with furnished patio.
Private parking.
Great property for families.
Gas central heating & underfloor heating.
Open fire.
Luxury bathroom with shower o/bath.
En-suite shower room.
Cloakroom with washbasin & WC.
electric oven and halogen hob.
Fridge & Freezer.
Microwave.
Washing machine and tumble dryer.
Dishwasher.
WIFI.
Nintendo Wii.
Superb large garden.
Sun terrace/patio with furniture.
Short stroll to village and lake.
Three private parking spaces (including one in garage a short stroll away from house).
Garage which is ideal for lockable bike storage.
Stair gates available (please ask when booking).
Bed linen and towels provided.
Reviews (31)
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Jacqui
We liked the conservatory. However, the downstairs toilet is extremely small, has no hot water or heating. The main upstairs bathroom has a step down into it, which is fine if you remember and are focused when entering- I accidentally fell in the night in the dark and again when carrying something. There is a huge sign on the door. The bunk bed room radiator never got warm, but an electric radiator was provided.
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Johanna
Ample parking for two large cars, short 5 minute walk into town, yet far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. Great rear porch for getting out of wet coats and muddy boots, straight in to utility room - ideal for The Lakes.
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Alison
We love it and have already booked for next year.