Guests say
North Dean is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in Windermere, highly praised for its stunning lake views, excellent pool, hot tub, and games room, making it ideal for families and groups. Guests appreciate the comfortable bedrooms and large communal areas, with many returning for repeat stays. While some mention areas needing maintenance and deeper cleaning, the overall experience is positive, with the location and facilities standing out as highlights. Occasional thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs and festive decorations, have been noted, though some aspects could benefit from further attention.
Many guests found the property clean and tidy, especially in communal areas and the pool. However, several reviews mention issues such as cobwebs, stained carpets, missed items under beds, and occasional lapses in deep cleaning, indicating inconsistency.
The location is universally praised for its breathtaking views over Lake Windermere, peaceful setting, and convenient access to local attractions, making it a standout feature of the property.
Guests frequently highlight the spaciousness, comfortable beds, and ample seating, with the house accommodating large groups well. Some minor issues with heating and furniture comfort are noted but do not detract significantly from the overall comfort.
The pool, hot tub, and games room are major draws and generally well received. Some maintenance issues are reported, such as tired interiors, broken appliances, and areas needing TLC, but these are balanced by the property's excellent amenities.
Several guests mention welcome packs and festive decorations, which added a homely touch. However, these gestures are not consistent or guaranteed for every stay.
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 (26)
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Confirmed Guest
Just returned from a 5 day break at North Dean. We’d gone on a family break and our ages ranged from 13 to 85! All beds comfortable, 1 slight issue with the bed base in one room but cottages.com fixed it the next working day. Facilities are great. Pool a little on cool side but for teenagers was fine and the hot tub was a welcome relax at the end of the days! All equipment you’d need in kitchen, but need place mats to protect tables. Plenty of seating in large lounge (although not the most comfortable) but the views outweigh all the little niggles! Overall a very comfortable stay with lots to do for all ages (the games room was used by all our guests!). Off the beaten track but ideal location for accessing all of the lakes resorts!
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely house in a fantastic location with stunning views. Pool, hot tub and games room were great additional treats, especially for wet days. Slightly tired in places and would benefit from a handyman doing a day of snagging, but nothing significant and nothing that really impacted our stay. We were, overall, very pleased with it and would stay again.
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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.