Guests say
Lauron's View is a well-regarded holiday cottage, praised for its stunning views over Lake Windermere and excellent location. Guests appreciate the well-furnished, comfortable interiors and the property's suitability for families, though some noted areas for improvement in maintenance and cleanliness. The garden and balcony are highlights, offering relaxation and wildlife sightings.
While many guests found the property to be clean and tidy, there were several mentions of specific cleanliness issues such as half-washed cutlery, a dirty fridge, and dusty areas. These instances suggest room for improvement, although they seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Bowness and the exceptional views it offers. Guests consistently mention the convenience of the location and the ease of access to local amenities and attractions.
The property is generally regarded as comfortable and well-equipped, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned issues with overly soft beds and a lack of curtains or blinds affecting room temperature and sleep quality.
Facilities are well-received, especially for adults, but there are several comments about maintenance issues such as problematic doors and a damaged cooking hob. The property is equipped with a variety of amenities, but the maintenance concerns slightly detract from the overall experience.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of consideration for guests. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Step inside this recently re-styled residence and catch your breath as you gaze through contemporary walls of glass over Lake Windermere towards the Lakeland Fells. Sip your drinks on the spectacular balcony, take your lazy Sunday lunch to the elegantly furnished garden terrace. However you spend your time here, don't forget to bring your camera and have it to hand at all times as the panoramic views are incredible, making for an awesome shot, particularly when an RAF Typhoon or Hurcules make a fly-past! Lauron's View is an ingeniously designed property, displaying the height of Lakeland luxury throughout with newly updated furnishings and colour palate to bring the styling right up to date. Fabulous open plan living, with sumptuous, deep leather sofas perfectly placed alongside a sophisticated dining area and quality oak kitchen, smothered in cool granite... the perfect place for unforgettable sociable gatherings if you can tear yourselves away from that view! Each luxurious bedroom feels as special as the next, the master with en-suite opens out to the rear terrace. What a place to relax and recharge your batteries, with the bustling delights of Bowness village only a few minutes' walk away.
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Accommodation in detail
Private parking for 3 cars, with Lakeland slate steps leading to the front door of the property. Oak-floored entrance hall, leading into the open plan living area, overlooking Lake Windermere through walls of glass. Luxury leather furnishings, sophisticated dining with access to the balcony, well-equipped kitchen with good-sized breakfast bar and access to the garden and raised slate patio. All bedrooms enjoy the wonderful views. The master super king size with en-suite also has patio doors to the terrace and there are two further, stylish king size bedrooms. The house bathroom is sleek and luxurious.
Location
On the eastern shores of Lake Windermere, Bowness is a sophisticated Lakeland village with a wealth to explore and enjoy. Stroll to the lake shore to hire a row boat or power boat, or take an elegant cruise on one of the Lake Windermere steamers. Windermere Lake Cruises depart regularly to Ambleside and Lakeside; a wonderful way to explore without even using your car. There are several excellent restaurants in Bowness village, within walking distance of Lauron's View. The Porto Restaurant is a long-standing favourite for stylish dining and Jackson's Bistro, always a firm favourite while Bodegas & Sol, The Fizzy Tarte and Baha add a contemporary twist to the wide offering of bars with food options. There are also plenty of traditional Lakeland pubs, both in the village centre and the surrounding countryside, the Bowness to Kendal road celebrated as being the gastro route where you'll find The Brown Horse, The Hare and Hounds, The Black Labrador, Mason's Arms and Lyth Valley Country Inn. Close to the village, you'll find Blackwell, The Arts and Crafts House. This impressive property takes a stunning position overlooking Lake Windermere, and has a range of interesting exhibitions. Join the A591 to Ambleside and Grasmere to explore the homes of famous Lake District poet, William Wordsworth and beyond to Keswick, the route named most scenic in Britain, easy to see why. Another great idea is to take the car-ferry crossing, with or without your bikes over Lake Windermere from Bowness, to visit the former home of Beatrix Potter in Near Sawrey, and the picturesque village of Hawkshead, a quaint, Lakeland village with white washed cottages lining the main square intermingled with a selection of pubs, cafes and galleries
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
1 x super king-size, 2 x king-size.
Gas central & underfloor heating, feature flame effect fire (decorative purposes only) Bathroom, with separate massage power shower, en-suite power shower room.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Electric oven / Halogen hob, dishwasher, fridge & freezer, coffee machine, washer dryer.
Private parking for three cars, large garden, patio with magnificent lake views, balcony with furniture.
Cot and highchair available at the property
Reviews (33)
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Ann
First ice the day we were leaving and the steps were so dangerous it took us an hour to be able to get near the car, you could do with having a salt bucket next to the door. But we loved our stay and so did our friends with thanks
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Alan
This was our 3rd time there. We were, however, disappointed that none of the TVs in the bedrooms worked and only the lounge TV was connected to the internet and we could stream content from there. We phoned on the Friday we arrived to complain about this and Stewart from Lakelovers came out to check the problem. Like us he said it was an aerial problem and he would arrange an aerial company to fix it. This never happened as the owner said it was not a problem when he last stayed in the house. It is a problem which Stewart from Lakelovers also witnessed so no doubt other guests will have the same problem.
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Alyson
The bedroom doors in particular are all sticking, you have to really push them and end up banging them shut. The door in the living area out to the patio was challenging too. Otherwise we loved our stay. The bank is very steep up to the property, so I would say anybody with walking difficulties would need a car or taxi.