Guests say
North Dean is a spacious and well-equipped cottage boasting spectacular views over Lake Windermere, making it ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise the pool, hot tub, games room, and the generous living spaces. The location is peaceful yet convenient for exploring the Lakes. While some maintenance and cleanliness issues have been noted, most guests enjoyed their stay and would return, highlighting the property's comfort and amenities as standout features.
Several guests found the property clean and tidy on arrival, but there are repeated mentions of missed spots, stained carpets, and occasional lapses in deep cleaning. Some reviews mention leftover items and concerns about thoroughness, indicating inconsistency.
The location receives near-universal praise for its stunning views, peaceful setting, and proximity to Windermere and Bowness, making it a perfect base for exploring the Lake District.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious living areas, and plenty of room for large groups. Some minor issues with heating and worn furnishings are noted, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The pool, hot tub, games room, and kitchen are highly valued, but several reviews mention maintenance issues such as broken appliances, tired décor, and the need for general TLC. Facilities are excellent when fully functional, but upkeep is inconsistent.
Some guests appreciated welcome packs and festive touches, but these are not guaranteed. There are also comments about missing practical items and occasional lapses in attention to detail.
About this property
With a private indoor swimming pool and hot tub, this luxury property provides the perfect retreat for a family gathering or friends to get together..
Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Games Room: Pool Table, Table Football
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Bidet, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds, Doors Leading To Swimming Pool
First Floor:
Living room: 60" Smart TV, Sound System, Xbox 360, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining room.
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, 2 x Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Ensuite: Slipper Bath, Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath, No Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating (underfloor in kitchen and swimming pool area), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Logs for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Welcome pack. . Landscaped lawned garden with seating areas, patio and garden furniture. Balcony. Indoor heated swimming pool (private, 8m x 4.8m, depth 1.1m - 1.8m) with shower facilities. Hot tub for 6 (private). Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. Access to the lower garden level is via 6 steps.. This distinctive, detached luxury property is the perfect venue for a special family get together, and is certain to offer guests a stay to remember. Sitting in an elevated spot in an exclusive residential area, North Dean commands fabulous lake views from most main living areas, as well as from some bedrooms. Picture windows take full advantage of these, and the extensive terrace areas and south facing viewing balcony off the living room offer the opportunity to enjoy every aspect of this incredible view. North Dean also has its own heated indoor swimming pool (with a comfortable temperature set between 24°c and 26°c) with changing facilities and a poolside seating area, as well as a hot tub which is housed near the covered outdoor seating area. Please be aware that pool towels are not provided. Whatever the weather, guests will be able to take full advantage of the facilities on offer. For additional entertainment, the games room has a slate bed pool table and table football. The well-proportioned and elegant accommodation includes a spacious living room, the perfect space for family gatherings to share special times; the large dining table is positioned by the full-height picture window so that you can admire the spectacular views across the lake towards Ambleside whilst eating. Bedrooms are beautifully appointed, and the master bedroom enjoys spectacular lake views. Attached to the owners holiday annexe which they occasionally use, North Dean lies just a short drive away from the much-loved lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere. Bowness offers a tempting mix of shops, cafés and restaurants, and is home to the popular World of Beatrix Potter Attraction which celebrates the work of this popular children’s writer. Steamers will take you along the lake while the car ferry crosses over to the western areas of Coniston and Grizedale. Shop 2½ miles, pub and restaurant 2½ miles.
Free WiFi
Please remember to bring your own pool towels.
Bedroom 5 is located next to the indoor pool. Please note internal door is locked by a slide bolt at the top of the access door.
For 7 days bookings the hot tub will need to be checked on a Monday morning around 9am and maybe out of action for upto 2 hours depending on what cleaning is required.
Please note the temperature of the Swimming Pool is between 24 - 26 Degrees.
There are steps within the property.
Due to cleaning and maintenance, hot tubs may not be up to temperature on the first night of your stay.
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
The holiday is classed as luxurious sadly not. Filthy kitchen which is dated and needs a deep clean. A half used mouldy birthday cake in one cupboard. Dirty used trays and tins in another. Shelves missing from the fridge. Dirty oven the seal is dangling off. Freezing unusable swimming pool. Rotten Dirty shed with a hot tub in it. The views are amazing and if you like driving plenty to do. Most of the rugs and carpets are stained. Filthy bathroom corners. Crisps found in a bed. We complained and neither the company or owner of the property wouldn't offer any compensation. This cost thousands each week. Solicitors advice taken.
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Holly Collins
We had a wonderful week here, overall we loved it! The space, the pool, the games room perfect for all the ages we had. Couple of snags I do agree with some other comments that the place could do with some tlc but nothing that ruined the place, the pool could be a couple of degrees warmer and the cleaners were still there till 4:45pm which wasn’t ideal with two under two in tow after a long drive- Overall we’d definitely stay again regardless of if any updating had happened but I think at some point soon it might need tweaking!
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Confirmed Guest
Very cleanExtremely well equippedFabulous setting with wonderful viewsA little tired in areas but that did not detract from the overall great experience Will be recommending it