Upper Tweenways

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

22 Customer Review(s)

Mrs Palmer
October 2020

“Just returned from upper Tweenways we stayed 4 nights from 27-31st Oct Great location, very central only couple of minutes walk to shops, bars & restaurants.”

The parking is just at the side of the property which was great. Cooking facilities are not great two ring elec hob was fine however, the combination over, grill, microwave had no instructions on how to use it, luckily I took a slow cooker with us which came in really handy.. the heating is controlled by the owner their is no boiler or thermostat in the property which we found frustrating as we are very early risers & heating did not come on until after 8am. In an raving after 7pm and off again ...

The parking is just at the side of the property which was great. Cooking facilities are not great two ring elec hob was fine however, the combination over, grill, microwave had no instructions on how to use it, luckily I took a slow cooker with us which came in really handy.. the heating is controlled by the owner their is no boiler or thermostat in the property which we found frustrating as we are very early risers & heating did not come on until after 8am. In an raving after 7pm and off again by 9pm not great when you have been out all day in the cold & rain and need to get your things dry. I did however message Helen & she did switch it on at 6.15am the next morning then the day after was after 7am. The bedroom is bigger than it looks on the photos bed was comfortable the bathroom is fine the shower was powerful. The living room has a two seater sofa which is hard to get comfortable when their are two of you sitting on it. The bedroom could do with a TV at least that way you could stretch out after a long day out walking. I would of expected the property to be deep cleaned especially during COVID times it was surface clean however their were a few cobwebs the side of the drawers in the bedroom was covered in cobwebs & the bowls on top of the drawers were really dusty. The scoring board could also do with a good clean. The TV cabinet in the living room had finger prints all over & the outside of the flip top bin had stains on it. Hopefully following feedback this will now be sorted Helen seems like a really nice lady who is approachable we did not realise until we were packing to leave that she actually lives downstairs.

- Mrs Palmer, October 2020
Miss Hicks September 2020

“Upper Tweenways provided a perfect base for our holiday, it was well located and the parking meant we didn’t have to worry about the car.”

Inside was cosy and comfy, a great size for two people. We will definitely be coming back!

- Miss Hicks, September 2020
Mr O'donnell August 2020

“Great location, very close to town.”

Cottage was warm and cosy and Helen was very friendly.

- Mr O'donnell, August 2020
Miss Melrose August 2020

“We had an excellent stay.”

Very clean and comfortable just as expected. The check in ran smoothly and the parking space was a very welcome bonus. Perfect distance from town and water. Will 100 percent be returning.

- Miss Melrose, August 2020
Ms Collins September 2019

“Confortable and well equipped 1 bedroom flat for 2.”

Perfectly situated and very clean. Local buses near by. Highly recommended!

- Ms Collins, September 2019
Ms Taylor July 2019

“Very comfortable, compact apartment.”

Owner very helpful and convenient location.

- Ms Taylor, July 2019
Miss Andrews June 2019

“Parking was extremely limited around the area.”

A great love for walking recommended

- Miss Andrews, June 2019
Mrs Smith May 2019

“My husband and I enjoyed our holiday at Tweenways very much.”

The location is superb with the added advantage of off-road parking to the side of the property enabling us to leave the car and use the excellent local bus service. The landlady visited on our last day to say goodbye, was very friendly, and as others have noted, there were nice touches like milk and chocolates left for us on arrival and a lot of information re walks and places to visit, places to eat in the area etc. My reason for not giving full marks was the slightly misleading information regarding the kitchen facility. Your list describes this as a compact kitchen, but the owner's own leaflet actually calls it a breakfast kitchen which would perhaps be more accurate. There is no oven and space is short, so it would not do to be too ambitious in planning to prepare evening meals. I feel the flat is aimed mainly at those who would expect to eat out in the evenings and there are choices available nearby. Seating area, bathroom and bedroom with storage were very good and appreciated, so our overall opinion is favourable. I would recommend it on location alone.

- Mrs Smith, May 2019
Mr Temple April 2019

“This is a perfect place from which to enjoy the glories of Ambleside and the district beyond.”

So many places to eat and walk; the owner has even produced their own walk book! The kitchenette is quite small so this might not be good if you were planning to eat in all the time but with so many lovely eateries in town and a short drive away, this was not a problem for us. Bed and sofa were comfortable and having WiFi is always a bonus.

- Mr Temple, April 2019
Mrs Beacham March 2019

“Amazing property that is self contained and cosy Owner is friendly and left us fresh milk and chocolates on our arrival Would recommend this apartment to anyone , but be aware it is situated on the upper floor so access may not be suitable for all, though this is highlighted in the listing as well.”

- Mrs Beacham, March 2019
Ms Johnson December 2018

“Listing was misleading because the kitchen was a cupboard with a noisy extractor fan, a very small hob and no oven.”

The 2 seater settee in the small dining room come kitchen had seen better days and the seats were sunken. The underfloor heating in the bathroom wasn’t working so the light fitted extractor fan when running made the small bathroom cool. While there was a very comfortable bed, the heating for the apartment was connected to the landlady’s downstairs. Therefore there wasn’t no way to operate the heating independently in the apartment. In the middle of December this is very problematic and the landlady needed to be contacted three times during our four night stay to request that the heating was turned on. On Christmas Day, we returned to a cold flat to sit with our coats on until the heating was turned on. Overall, a poor and disappointing experience.

- Ms Johnson, December 2018

Thank you for your feedback. The property description does describe this as a kitchenette and works having a microwave, oven and hob. We feel the couch is cosy and comfortable. The property was heated at 26deg during your stay. Sykes owner relations
Ms Fagg September 2018

“Nice welcoming touches!”

Very well situated cottage

- Ms Fagg, September 2018
Mr Clarke May 2018

“The accommodation was great for myself and my husband; a very comfortable apartment with everything You may need and more!”

Parking space at the side of accommodation, where we left our car for most of the week, due to being within walking distance of everything and good bus service to other towns. We had a fantastic week- Location perfect -just a 5 minute walk from Ambleside town, and so many beautiful walks- We particularly enjoyed the walk we took into Grasmere! Lots of lovely shops in the town, a very nice park and plenty of good places to eat and drink. The gorgeous weather was a bonus too! ( May half term). Perfect!

- Mr Clarke, May 2018
Mr Barman May 2018

“This was very much a last minute booking; the evening before we wished to stay!”

The staff at Sykes were extremely helpful and efficient in processing my booking and confirming with the owner that the apartment was indeed available in spite of the very short notice. There was an issue either with a link or with my email preventing me from completing the booking on line but when I notified them I received a telephone call immediately from another member of Sykes who processed the payment successfully. Given the last minute circumstances this was much appreciated. The apartment was perfect. Ideally situated in Ambleside, with dedicated off road parking provided. We had a very friendly welcome from the owner, Helen. The apartment was scrupulously clean with all the facilities required for self-catering and we were extremely comfortable throughout our stay. Little extra touches such as a fresh pint of milk in the fridge and a bowl of chocolates as a treat were very thoughtful, so too the provision of local walking guides and a booklet outlining places to eat and other local amenities. We enjoyed our stay very much and hope to return to Upper Tweenways in the future. A big thank you to the staff at Sykes who made it so easy to book and also to Helen for providing such a wonderful apartment.

- Mr Barman, May 2018
Mr Mcgee March 2018

“Comfortable , quiet apartment very conveniently located.”

- Mr Mcgee, March 2018
Miss Ahlrichs March 2018

“Too many emails from Sykes cottages with offers etc.”

Was difficult to filter out those that were important for the holiday.

- Miss Ahlrichs, March 2018
Mrs Miller September 2017

“Our few days at Upper tweenways were just brilliant.”

The apartment felt like home and it was within walking distance of so many wonderful things to do at Ambleside.

- Mrs Miller, September 2017
Mrs Macdonald March 2017

“Great place in a great location, all amenities with in walking distance”

- Mrs Macdonald, March 2017
Mrs Mcgarr October 2016

“Accommodation clean and very well equipped.”

Few small extras, like toiletry pack and milk in fridge made a nice welcoming gesture. Kitchenette very small and inconvenient, but this was clear on the description and photos, so we knew what to expect! Would probably choose the owner's larger flat next time. Excellent location for walks and buses, we did not use our car all week.

- Mrs Mcgarr, October 2016
Mr Holford August 2016

“We only have one comment that is certainly not a complaint but more simply just a comment.”

The bed was furnished with a duvet which was 10,5 tog. Of course we understand that the Lake District is often a cold place however, during our stay it was at worst cool but happily, most of the time quite warm so the 10,5 tog duvet was really over the top for us. We contacted our host and she was able to attend the following day and provided us with a 4.5 tog duvet which was fine. Really though, this should have been in the flat ready for use. There was a blanket there but this didn't cover the bed fully and a cover that was even smaller so not suitable. We think that any premises should have bedding provided ready at the premises that caters for a range of temperature.

- Mr Holford, August 2016
Mrs Porter July 2016

“Upper Tweenways was very central for all our needs.”

We are great fans of the Lake district, love the scenery and enjoy the out door freedom with the fantastic walks.

- Mrs Porter, July 2016
Ms Hill June 2014

“We loved the fact that the location was within easy walking distance of hiking routes and restaurants etc, yet our accommodation was very private and quiet.”

We found that there was lots of room in the open concept kitchen/lounging area where we enjoyed watching a few soccer games in the evening after hiking all day! We will definitely recommend this accommodation to our friends and would definitely stay here again.

- Ms Hill, June 2014
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The property

A cosy first floor apartment, superbly located in the popular village of Ambleside with Lake Windermere just a few minutes' walk away.

Carefully appointed throughout to provide comfortable accommodation, this homely Ambleside apartment is ideal for couples wishing to enjoy time together in the spectacular Lake District National Park.

This Ambleside cottage has an open plan living area with a compact kitchenette and dining area, plus a comfortable king-size double bedroom and an excellent bathroom.

Located in the heart of Ambleside, this quaint Lake District apartment provides an ideal base for exploring the local fells and mountains, plus with an abundance of interesting specialist shops, restaurants and an excellent cinema, you will be spoilt for choice.

With walking and mountain biking routes available from the doorstep onto Loughrigg or Wansfell, and the charming villages of Grasmere, Rydal and Hawkshead all less than 5 miles away, this Ambleside apartment is perfectly placed for a varied Lake District holiday.

Summary

All first floor
One king-size double bedroom
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchenette, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating
Electric 2-ring hob, combination microwave/oven, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England's largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead there is a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Apart from the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th Century "Bridge House" - one of the most photographedbuildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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Reviews

“Just returned from upper Tweenways we stayed 4 nights from 27-31st Oct Great location, very central only couple of minutes walk to shops, bars & restaurants.”

“Upper Tweenways provided a perfect base for our holiday, it was well located and the parking meant we didn’t have to worry about the car.”

“Great location, very close to town.”

“We had an excellent stay.”

“Confortable and well equipped 1 bedroom flat for 2.”

“Very comfortable, compact apartment.”

“Parking was extremely limited around the area.”

“My husband and I enjoyed our holiday at Tweenways very much.”

“This is a perfect place from which to enjoy the glories of Ambleside and the district beyond.”

“Listing was misleading because the kitchen was a cupboard with a noisy extractor fan, a very small hob and no oven.”

“Nice welcoming touches!”

“The accommodation was great for myself and my husband; a very comfortable apartment with everything You may need and more!”

“This was very much a last minute booking; the evening before we wished to stay!”

“Comfortable , quiet apartment very conveniently located.”

“Too many emails from Sykes cottages with offers etc.”

“Our few days at Upper tweenways were just brilliant.”

“Great place in a great location, all amenities with in walking distance”

“Accommodation clean and very well equipped.”

“We only have one comment that is certainly not a complaint but more simply just a comment.”

“Upper Tweenways was very central for all our needs.”

“We loved the fact that the location was within easy walking distance of hiking routes and restaurants etc, yet our accommodation was very private and quiet.”