Guests say
The Bothy in Windermere receives positive feedback for its quiet location, beautiful garden with lake views, and proximity to Bowness. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the cottage's cleanliness. Some concerns were raised about internet connectivity, parking space, and maintenance issues, but overall experiences were enjoyable with recommendations for future stays.
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness, with guests finding it very clean upon arrival. There was no significant criticism regarding cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained by the owners.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity and proximity to Bowness, with easy access to local attractions. The garden offers lake views and the area is suitable for peaceful stays, contributing to a high score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy. Some concerns about the bunk beds not having a ladder and a broken travel cot suggest room for improvement, but overall comfort is well-received.
The Bothy is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but there are reports of maintenance issues like a problematic toilet and boiler. The internet connectivity is variable, and the lack of recycling facilities was noted. These issues slightly lower the score.
While guests mention the provision of useful items like sandwich bags, there is no explicit mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under thoughtfulness. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Situated on the outskirts of the thriving town of Bowness-on-Windermere, in the South Lakeland area of Cumbria, is this delightful mid-terrace cottage. The Bothy provides an exceptional base for exploring this lovely rural area of Cumbria and the picturesque Lake District National Park. Internally, the property has been tastefully decorated into a modern holiday home, with quality furnishings and a light decor giving a welcoming feeling throughout. The open-plan sitting room provides three large sofas, where you can relax and unwind of an evening and catch up with the day's events, whilst the gas fire to keep you warm. Gather around the large dining table to enjoy your home-cooked meals over a well-deserved glass of wine, prepared in the well-equipped modern kitchen. The property provides a ground floor shower room and a first floor bathroom with deluxe fittings, so you can decide how best to prepare for your day. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you will discover four well-presented bedrooms, consisting of a double, two twins and an adult bunk, the perfect setup for all types of groups wishing to stay here and boasting lovely country views. Step out to the garden, with lawn and gravelled areas with plenty of furniture so you can enjoy the fresh country air in the afternoon sun whilst your little ones run freely and play. You are ideally placed for exploring the nearby lake Windermere, a haven for birdwatchers and those interested in a variety of watersporting activities. Venture towards The World of Beatrix Potter, boasting modern displays, with interactive exhibits on Potter's fictional characters, something your little ones will delight in exploring. Just over half an hour away is the wonderful historic attraction of Dove Cottage and the Wordsworth Museum, where you can explore the famous poet's former home, and garden which he planted himself with the help of his beloved sister Doris. The museum provides a look into how Wordsworth lived and has displays with letters he wrote and where the inspiration for his famous poems were written. With so much to discover nearby, use The Bothy as your base for exploring this picturesque area of Cumbria.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x double with basin, 2 x twin, 1 x adult bunk.
First floor bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with gas fire.
This property is in a residential area and consideration to neighbouring properties would be appreciated.
Workers/stag/hen/party groups or similar cannot be accepted.
Bookings can be accepted for family residential holidays including children, or mature groups.
This property is in a residential area and consideration to neighbouring properties would be appreciated.
Workers/stag/hen/party groups or similar cannot be accepted.
Bookings can be accepted for family residential holidays including children, or mature groups.
Gas central heating, gas fire.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Lawned garden and gravelled area with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles and pub 0.9 miles.
Reviews (14)
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Hitesh
Very nice and big garden at the back. Kitchen was very well equipped with utensils and appliances. Cons: Cleanliness was an issue and the apartment was not clean as you would expect. The carpet wasnât clean. There were spiders and other bugs all over in the property including beds. Wi-Fi had issues as the signal was very weak. Shower in downstairs bathroom was difficult to operate to get warm water.
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Trefor
Downstairs shower a bit tight but second toilet extremely useful. Excellent location for Lake District, close to all major tourist areas. Homely feel and we wouldnât hesitate to recommend the Bothy to visitors to this area.
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Ben
Thank you.