Guests say
Dalesway Cottage is a well-received holiday rental in Windermere, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, including a playroom and log burner, and the property's proximity to local attractions. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, with only a few isolated reports of cleanliness issues upon arrival. These instances appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful and quiet, with easy access to Bowness and local walks. The steep hill is mentioned, but it does not detract significantly from the overall positive reception of the location.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with a few comments about the heating being too high and the double bed being small. The presence of a playroom and conservatory adds to the comfort for families.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the kitchen and bathroom. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as door locks, heating, and shower drainage that suggest room for improvement.
While guests are pleased with the overall provision of amenities, there is no consistent mention of welcome gifts or additional thoughtful touches. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score for thoughtfulness.
About this property
Dalesway Cottage is perfectly suited to a family of four looking to explore the Lake District National Park. The cottage sits in an idyllic elevated position with lovely views, just a short walk downhill to Bowness-on-Windermere. This cosy property is located perfectly for anyone hiking the famous 'Dalesway' walk. Be sure to take in the panoramic views of Lake Windermere at Biskey Howe Viewpoint and Post Knott, both a short walk away. Spend time together in the open-plan living space, sure to be the social hub of your holiday, here you can wind down in front of the wood-burning stove, enjoying your favourite programmes on the television, before moving into the kitchen area to prepare a home-cooked treat.
The kitchen holds all the essential items needed to assist you in your culinary requirements, with an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge and a freezer in the conservatory area, you'll find everything you could need in this delight of a dwelling. Sit together at the dining table and toast to a wonderful holiday, before moving into the conservatory for a relaxing evening with a good book in hand, or if the little ones are seeking a private escape, the second-floor games room is host to a selection of books and games, as well as providing the best views of the lake below; offering a true haven for all.
At the end of the day seek comfort in one of the two inviting bedrooms, offering both a double and a twin room, served by the contemporary-styled shower room, it provides the perfect layout for a family of four. The private garden makes a lovely spot to soak in the morning sun on the patio, before heading out in the centre of the town to explore the adventure up close. Be greeted by a good selection of eateries offering various cuisines, as well as quaint shops and a whole host of attractions The World of Beatrix Potter, the Old Laundry Theatre and a variety of waterside activities settled along the picturesque Lake Windermere.
Venture into the nearby town of Kendal, where you can find a host of cultural wonders including the Quaker Tapestry Museum, Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Kendal Castle and much more to keep the whole family entertained, or simply explore the surrounding beauty of the National Park with ample opportunities for walking, cycling, climbing and all-around adventuring. Dalesway Cottage is the perfect retreat for your fun-filled holiday to Cumbria.
Bowness-on-Windermere is a popular tourist town, sitting within South Lakeland, Cumbria. Within the town is a good selection of shops and restaurants, alongside waterside attractions including boat trips and watersports. Attractions in the area include The World of Beatrix Potter, the Old Laundry Theatre, golf and the beauty of Orrest Head. In easy reach of Ambleside, Troutbeck and Grasmere too, there's so much to explore in this bustling area of the Lake District.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood-burning stove.
Conservatory.
Second-floor games room.
External utility.
Central heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi and a selection of books and games.
Electricity and central heating included but fuel for the woodburning stove is not provided and would need to be purchased by guests.
Logs, kindling and firelighters can be purchased locally at most petrol service stations.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Rear lawn and patio with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: The freezer is in the conservatory.
Note: Laundry is a separate building, housing an integral washer/dryer.
Reviews (39)
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Jitender
We stayed at Dalesway cottage for a weekend break in February 2025. We found the cottage even late at night, more by luck though. Would recommend the description includes what three words as this might help newcommers. The cottage is cute and served us well. Our main complaint however is that the main bedroom sheets were not clean. There was a disgusting brown stain which we had to cover up with a towel as it was too late at night to do little else . Phoned Skyeâs on Saturday morning to get sheets replaced and was told this would be done, just leave the keys in the secure box. Came back later in the day after a great walk nearby (lovely trail at the back of the property) only to find no sheet change or even new ones so we could change them ourselves. This is really disappointing and frankly spoilt an otherwise lovely stay in the lakes. I blame Skyeâs maintenance for this and this lets it down for the owner. There are some minor TLC issues that need sorting in the property though such as a mould stain on the wall beneath window in main bedroom. We could live with that though as overall it was a good property and we made the best of our stay, just very disappointed about the bed sheets issue not being resolved during our stay otherwise it would have been a 5 star rating if this was acted upon. This has left us with a poor experience with Skyeâs so weâll go elsewhere now for cottage breaks.
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Leanne
The cottage is lovely and cosy, it has everything you would possibly need for a break away from home and has a great playroom on the top floor for the kids. It's only a 5 minute walk to the centre of Bowness and if you like walking there is a gate opposite the cottage which takes you straight onto the hills. We will definately return back here. Thank you for a great stay!
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Steve
Could overflow if not watched. Coffee and tea would be nice.