Guests say
Warner Lea is a spacious and charming cottage in an excellent location, just a short walk from Bowness and Windermere. Guests consistently praise its convenience, homely feel, and comfortable bedrooms, making it ideal for families and groups. While the property offers good value and a well-equipped kitchen, some areas would benefit from extra care, particularly regarding cleanliness and maintenance. The parking can be tight, and a few guests noted issues with the boiler and shower. Overall, it provides a relaxing base for exploring the Lake District, with its location being a standout feature.
Several guests found the property clean on arrival, but there were repeated mentions of dirty utensils, stained bedding, dusty skirting boards, and neglected outdoor areas. Some also noted the need for a deeper clean between stays.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the easy walk to Bowness, proximity to shops, restaurants, and the lake, as well as convenient access to local attractions. Parking is available but can be tight.
Guests found the cottage cosy and the bedrooms spacious and comfortable, with good beds in most rooms. However, some mentioned issues with mattresses, cold temperatures, and noise from the boiler affecting sleep.
The cottage is well-equipped and spacious, but several guests experienced problems with the boiler, shower, dishwasher, and heating. Some kitchen items were worn or dirty, and minor repairs were suggested.
A basic welcome pack of tea, coffee, and sugar is provided, but guests noted the absence of milk or other thoughtful touches. While some properties offer gifts, these are not guaranteed at Warner Lea.
About this property
Positioned in a conservation area of Bowness and only a short walk from the centre, the property has free off road parking outside the front door and delightful interiors with a log burner..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Multi-Fuel Burner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet..
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for multi-fuel burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair. Outhouse with tumble dryer. Welcome pack. Small enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. This old world, terraced character holiday cottage handsomely nestles in the heart of a conservation area leading towards Biskey Howe, yet stands only a stone’s throw away from the village of Bowness. The property has been lovingly decorated and furnished with a warming multi-fuel burner in the living room to enjoy after a long day exploring. Internal features include quality oak style and carpeted floors, well proportioned bedrooms and bathroom, oak designer kitchen, and much more. Bowness-on-Windermere is one of the most beautiful natural areas in the UK, and is largely seen as the jewel in the crown of the Lake District. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy golf, walking, hiking, climbing, water-skiing and sailing, or simply cruising down the lake on one of the authentic steam boats. The village of Windermere is just 1 mile away, while Ambleside, Coniston and Grasmere are all with easy reach. Or why not take the car ferry that still crosses the lake between Ferry Nab and Ferry House, and provides a convenient approach to the western side of the lake for access to the villages of Hawkshead and Sawrey. A Lakeland treasure in a peaceful part of the village, Warner Lea is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Shop, pub and restaurant 400 yards.
Free WiFi
The Smart meter must be left plugged in at all times. Please do not unplug this.
Reviews (25)
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Mike Eyre
Hot water was luke warm so I turned it up at the boiler, but had to turn it down again because the mixer on the shower does not let cold water through. Explained the situation to the agent, but all they did was call round and turn the water temp up again, which I then had to reverse again so that people could shower. I also explained that the dishwasher doesn't work, but they never even replied about that. So we had to boil the kettle to wash up using the very small sink and dish rack. Othera have complained about the water/shower in tha past, but they don't seem to want to fix it properly. There were large 'craters' in the master bedroom matress, making it very uncomfortable. The taps, window latches and some of the windows need attention. Nowhere near enough toilet rolls or bin bags were left, so we had to buy some. Smell from the soil pipe comes into the toilet windows because it has been totally botched A saucepan handle was very broken and dangerous. We arrived to find a threshold strip sticking up a few inches at one end and people were catching their feet on it until I tripped on it and it came off altogether. The doors have cheap catches, making them impossible to open and close quietly when others are sleeping. The toaster was missing floors in two of the four slots and a bracket had come off inside the oven; these two problems were dealt with the following day, but surely should have been spotted in advance. It's a nice house, but very poorly managed.
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Confirmed Guest
It was very centrally placed to get to places.Parking was very tight on the drive and difficult to manoeuvre due to a parked car over the road but we managed it with care.The outside space is a bit neglected at the back with large weeds growing.The base of the shower felt like it lacked support so we tended to use the shower over the bath,in addition the oven was very poor at heating up.However,there was everything we needed and it was clean.
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Kenneth Smart
This is a good place to stay that could be great with a bit more care and attention to detail. Heart sank on arrival at sight of weeds growing from the front doorstep, repeated at the back with a shabby outdoor area. Odd pieces of chipped crockery, the first two knives I took from the block were dirty and needed washing, no sign on instructions for cooker hood which I eventually worked out but found the hood extremely greasy to touch and had clearly not been properly cleaned for some time. The welcome pack was underwhelming and could have done with a pint of milk and loaf of bread. I don't see the point of having a visitors book and ignoring the entries. The previous occupants had highlighted the fact that the shower was scalding hot and couldn't be regulated and this was still the case. Thankfully the Management Company were superb and reacted quickly to fix it. The location makes it a superb base and the rooms are spacious and comfortable. It has so much going for it but first impressions let it down. Food at The Albert was excellent. First two TV handsets tried didn't work -- new batteries wouldn't go amiss.This place really could be great with a little effort