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ID: S377065
57 reviews
6 pets welcome
4 Bathrooms
WiFi
Hot tub
Open fire
Parking
Children welcome
Fellside Lodge in Windermere is a well-loved, dog-friendly cottage praised for its comfort, location, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the spacious kitchen, comfortable beds, and dog facilities. The property's proximity to Bowness and local amenities, along with the hot tub, adds to its charm. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly regarded, with many planning return visits.
Cleanliness is generally praised, but there are isolated reports of floors not being mopped, dirty linen, and a blocked shower. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule, with most guests finding the property clean and well-presented.
The location is consistently lauded for its convenience to Bowness, local restaurants, bars, and attractions. The property offers a quiet retreat while still being within walking distance to the town centre.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the living spaces cosy and homely. The property provides a relaxing atmosphere, though some guests mention issues with steps and flooring for older dogs.
The facilities, especially for dogs, are highly appreciated. The well-equipped kitchen, hot tub, and dog grooming area are highlights. However, points are deducted for maintenance issues like a partially working oven, slippery steps, and a need for better lighting outdoors.
The property is noted for thoughtful touches such as dog towels and blankets, a welcome pack, and a well-stocked kitchen. While gifts are mentioned and add to the positive experience, it is politely noted that such extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
Resting on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, just below the Brant Fell, is this immaculate semi-detached cottage, Fellside Lodge. Set over three floors and sleeping up to six guests, this pet-friendly cottage is a charming dwelling for a group trip to the scenic Lake District National Park. You are welcomed to the property by an off-road parking space for two cars, as well as a front patio with bistro-style furniture so guests can enjoy their morning coffee in the fresh air. Stepping in through the porch, which is an ideal place to leave any coats and shoes, then to the sitting room which has a warming woodburning stove and a Smart TV for a relaxing evening with some popcorn. After a long day, when you just need to read the book that you're so close to finishing, head into the lovely snug for some quite time. The kitchen/diner is a stylish and well-equipped spot to rustle up an evening meal to impress your loved ones, as you talk about your fabulous holiday around the dining table, and don't forget to take advantage of the handy dishwasher. The ground-floor also boasts a cloakroom with WC, which then leads down to a utility room which has handy washing facilities and a fully electric motorised professional dog bath, professional dog dryer and hot/cold outdoor tap - your furry friends will love it! Stairs from the sitting room also lead to a lower-ground-floor bedroom which boasts a king-size bed alongside a stunning freestanding bath which is very quirky and romantic, and this is complimented by a dressing table and an en-suite shower room. For those of you who prefer to sleep above ground, head to the first-floor where there are two well-kept bedrooms; a super-king-size which can be a twin to allow for flexible sleeping arrangements, and a king-size which has the added privacy of an en-suite shower room. Both rooms have lovely wooden features and well-thought-out decorations, and they are complimented by a spacious bathroom where guests can soak their muscles after a long day. Outside there is a rear patio, which is enclosed for your furry friends’ safety, with furniture so you can enjoy some al fresco dining and a garage which can be used for bike/canoe storage. From Fellside Lodge you can indulge in a number of bars and eateries, browse round the lovely local shops, visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction or learn more about boats and team at the interesting Jetty museum. With Lake Windermere so close by, you can get stuck into watersports, or enjoy a boat trip across to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside. Once in Lakeside, you can visit the popular aquarium or hop aboard the 3.2-mile-long heritage railway to Haverthwaite, and whilst on that side of the Lake, take a tree-top adventure at Go Ape in Grizedale. Also nearby there is a golf course, some great walking and cycling trails and the market town of Ambleside which has a great number of shops, eateries, museums, galleries, and the ruins of a medieval castle. You'll never be bored with Fellside Lodge as your base, so be sure to enjoy the best of the Lake District from your magical holiday home.
The town of Bowness (sister to Windermere) boasts a range of shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as watersports on Lake Windermere and boat trips to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside. Nearby, there is The World of Beatrix Potter attraction, the Old Laundry theatre, the tree top adventure at Brockhole, and Orrest Head, the scenic spot where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks.
Highly Commended Four-Star property.
Quality Assessment completed November 2024 - Grading Retained.
Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Gold winner for Best Pet Friendly Property.
This property will only accept 7 night stays over Christmas.
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor king-size with freestanding bath and en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove (logs not provided) and Smart TV with Sky.
Lower-ground-floor utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Central heating with two woodburning stoves.
Double gas oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine.
2 x Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Front patio with furniture.
Enclosed rear patio with hot tub, furniture and storage.
Garage for bikes or canoes.
Charcoal Kettle BBQ.
Four well-behaved dogs welcome(more considered by prior arrangement only).
Professional dog bath.
Cot & Highchair provided.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.4 miles.
Note: The fuel for the woodburning stoves is not provided (logs can be purchased from the local supermarket or from service stations).
Note: There are three steps up to the property, and further three internal steps in the kitchen.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £250.
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