Guests say
Newstead is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Windermere, ideal for large groups and family gatherings. Guests consistently praise its excellent location, generous living areas, and the convenience of en-suite bathrooms in every room. The property is described as comfortable and perfect for exploring the Lakes, with easy access to local shops and restaurants. While most found the house clean and tidy, a few noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance. Some guests mentioned early check-out times and minor kitchen equipment shortages, but overall, the property is highly recommended for group stays.
Most guests found the property clean and well-maintained, with several positive remarks about cleanliness. However, a few reviews mentioned issues such as cobwebs, dust, and isolated concerns with bedding and bathrooms, which slightly lowered the score.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with easy access to Windermere, Bowness, and local amenities. Guests appreciated the proximity to shops, restaurants, and walking routes, making it a standout feature.
Guests generally found the house very comfortable, with spacious rooms and plenty of seating. The en-suite bathrooms in every room were a particular highlight. A few guests mentioned firm mattresses and small double beds, but overall comfort was rated highly.
The property is praised for being well-equipped, especially for large groups, with ample space, parking, and en-suites. Some minor issues were noted, such as missing kitchen items, early check-out, and maintenance needs, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
There were no mentions of welcome gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Perfect for a family get-together or celebration; excellent location, walkable to Bowness and Windermere.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Induction Hob, 2 x Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Breakfast Room: Patio Doors Leading To Courtyard
Bedroom 1: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Four Poster Kingsize (5ft) Bed, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 6: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included.. Enclosed rear courtyard and front garden with terrace and sitting-out-areas. Off-street parking for 3 cars to the rear of the property. Please note: There is 1 step into the rear courtyard. No smoking.. Dating back to 1897, this stunning detached Victorian villa, in a prime location, between Windermere and Bowness is the perfect base for a family get together, a special occasion or a celebration. If you’re looking for a special home for your next holiday, look no further. Newstead is a Victorian styled holiday house with modern facilities, giving you space, comfort and plenty of traditional Lake District living character and elegance, right in the heart of the action in this popular tourist magnet.
Every room has been furnished and decorated to a high standard, and each comes with its own private facilities including en-suite bathroom with shower cubicle, sink, WC, heated towel rail and TV so it’s perfect if you want to get the whole family together with plenty of space and flexibility for your sleeping arrangements. All rooms comfortably sleep two guests with a mixture of double beds and king-size four posters. Five bedrooms on the first floor and one on the ground, it’s ideal. Downstairs, you’ll find a spacious living room with plenty of easy seating, some amazing pieces of furniture and classic William Morris interior design including stunning original marble fireplace with large flat screen TV. There’s also a spacious Arts & Crafts styled dining room where you can all dine together around a huge period table. Fancy a special family meal, Christmas dinner, all you can eat buffet, or even a games night? This setting is perfect. A modern kitchen is provided to the rear with cosy seating/dining area for 6 + TV leading out to seating in the rear courtyard.
In terms of location, it doesn’t get much better. You can walk into Windermere which is about 5 minutes away on foot. It’s thriving high street with a number of cafés, restaurants, pubs and bars as well as a selection of high-end craft shops and galleries, makes a great shopping trip and a hot spot for a pint and a meal. You’ll also find Booth’s, Sainsbury’s and a co-op to stock-up on your essentials. Walk down the hill to Bowness-on-Windermere in about 15 minutes for access to Lake Windermere where you can ride the steamers on the Lake to Ambleside in the North and lakeside at the South, joining the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway for a great day out. You can also feed the ducks and geese or hire a boat to take out on the lake by the hour. Bowness is a hive of activity and has a wide range of bars, restaurants, shops and draws in the crowds from miles around. Jump in the car and you can drive to Ambleside in 10 minutes, Grasmere in 15 and arrive in Keswick in about 35 minutes. If you love the outdoors, there are lots of famous Wainwright Fells to be explored in the area as well as plenty of activities and tourist attractions to be enjoyed. Beach 19 miles.
Free WiFi
Newstead premises are managed by LRM Security, Kendal who provide a 24 hours call OUT, ‘Alarm Response’ and ‘Key Holding Service’. Guests are liable for emergency on the spot call out charges arising from misplaced keys, electrical trips caused by misuse or antisocial behaviour.
No EV vehicle charging is permitted at Newstead. There is a pay-as-you-go electric vehicle, InstaVolt fast charging station located 5 minutes away at Booths Supermarket in Windermere Village near the railway station at LA23 1QA as well as other charging points in the area. If unauthorised charging is carried out at Newstead LRM will levy a spot charge of £50 per call out.
No guest pets are permitted on Newstead property or within the house. Guests bringing unauthorised pets on to the property will be asked to leave immediately with no refund.
Reviews (27)
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Confirmed Guest
It was an ideal property for a large family gathering with everything needed to cater for all attending.Ideally situated close to Windemere and walking distance to Bowness.
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Deborah Yorke
Property was in a great location.Old property with lots of space for 9 of us visiting. Cleanliness was an issue. Asked to strip beds and when we did, wish we hadn’t as could see what we had been sleeping in. Showers hose full of black mold.
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Confirmed Guest
Brilliant location. Excellent off road parking. Nice outside space. Comfy beds. A lovely large property that needs some attention. A lot of cracks on the ceiling and looked like damp issues. Kitchen walls had spillages down them and mish mash of woodwork. A lot of cobwebs, carpet on the side of stairs was dusty. A few strange furnishings and ornaments which were also dusty. Top bedroom had items under the bad that you saw as soon as you entered the room and made you feel uncomfortable. The worst thing was the smell on entering the property. It was a very strong smell of Asian cooking and it got worse as you entered the kitchen. We opened the doors etc to let in fresh air and had to buy some air freshener to try to kill the smell. Every time over the weekend we went into the kitchen it seem to reappear although we had cooked in there ourselves hoping it would combat the strong smell. Down stairs toilet door needs attention as door lock sticks. I had seen this as advertised as luxury accommodation, but there was a lot lacking.