Guests say
Melody offers an excellent location in the heart of Bowness, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the lake. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and convenient parking. While the apartment is generally clean and provides good value, some areas could benefit from modernisation and minor repairs. Wi-Fi can be unreliable, and a few guests noted issues with heating and cleanliness in certain spots. Overall, Melody is a practical choice for those seeking a central base to explore the Lake District.
Most guests found the property clean, especially the essentials like bed linen and towels. However, several reviews mention dirty carpets, dusty glasses, and occasional stains, indicating some inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is consistently praised as excellent, with immediate access to the high street, eateries, and the lake. Guests found it ideal for exploring Bowness and the wider Lake District.
Guests generally found the beds comfortable and the apartment warm, though some mentioned soft mattresses and issues with heating in certain rooms. The apartment is described as cosy but a bit dated.
The kitchen is well-equipped but some utensils and pots need replacing. Wi-Fi is unreliable, and there are occasional maintenance issues such as broken hooks, dated appliances, and minor repairs needed. Parking is a valued feature.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Perfectly situated right in the centre of Bowness on Windermere. Local attractions, shops, restaurants and bars all within a few minutes walk away.. 12 steps to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet.
Electric heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. The apartment would suit a family of four or two couples looking to explore the area. A modern 1st floor apartment perfectly placed to enjoy all that Bownesss-on-Windermere has to offer, including some of the Lake District’s finest attractions.
Take a cruise on Lake Windermere to Ambleside or across to Lakeside to enjoy a day at The Aquarium or hop on the steam train to Haverthwaite. Alternatively, try your hand at sailing and hire your own boat for a few hours. Paddle boarding is also a popular activity on the lake, so if you have one, then it’s certainly worth bringing it along. Bowness-on-Windermere is also home to Beatrix Potter World and the wonderful Art Deco Royalty Cinema. If you’re feeling energetic, so many walks can be found nearby including ’Orrest Head’ in Windermere, a relatively short walk offering spectacular views over Lake Windermere.
Some of the Lake District’s fantastic fells are a mere short drive away, as well as the small ’Alpine’ like village of Grasmere, where William Wordsworth is laid to rest at St. Oswald’s Church, and if you’re a fan of Gingerbread, a visit to Grasmere Gingerbread shop is a must!
Free WiFi
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
Overall we had a great stay in the Melody Apartment. It is in an amazing location and was a very good price. However, it was not the cleanest, there was crumbs on the table, stains on the bedsheets and the carpet was grubby. The highchair was so disgusting that we didn't use it, I would strongly recommend to get a new one. It is generally a bit dated and could do with some improvements. Also, parking over the weekend was a bit tricky, there was never a spot in the parking lot.
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Confirmed Guest
Flat very handy for local shops, restaurants and buses. Beautiful walk to the lakeside. Clean and tidy. Perfect for our week away.
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David Gilpin
Good value for money.PROS: Good price, great location. Kitchen, bathroom, heating were adequate. Adequately clean.CONS: Wifi was very weak and patchy. No washing machine. 2nd bedroom very small with no heating but a portable heater was provided, bit of black mould around the window which I wiped off. Heater in living area didn't seem to work but again, a portable heater was provided. The parking area is to the rear of the building, so about a 50m walk to front door.In summary, the CONS were not really an issue as we wanted to keep costs down (although my wife would have wanted better wifi), and I would recommend to anyone wanting a budget visit to the Lakes.