Dalesway Cottage

The property was nice and we found that the location was perfect for us.

Bowness is a nice little town and right on Windermere lake with access to the ferry across it. Other towns like Windermere and Ambleside are bigger but not so close to the water. However, we were much less impressed with the service provided by Sykes.- When we arrived there was only a thick winter duvet on the bed and no alternative which was ridiculously hot for us in June and ruining our sleep. There was no phone number provided for the owner. The Sykes phone number proved to be useless; the phone menu was only allowing new bookings or complaining about a completed holiday. Also the smoke detector had a low battery- again with no way of fixing this from the owner. In the end we had to remove the duvet from its cover and bought a rug for more comfort when sleeping. We also bought the required smoke alarm battery. The emergency phone number for Sykes is unlikely to have helped. In case of minor or major issues we have no confidence with Sykes. Why don't Sykes ensure that they provide an owners contact number or otherwise provide an adequate phone service!

On arrival at the cottage it gave a cosy warm welcome the cottage was absolutely spotless and had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday .

We would definitely return here when back in the area . With the play den we would also bring our grandchild .

We were very happy with the cottage and it's facilities, but when I tried to contact Sykes cottages both by phone and WhatsApp message I got either no reply could not get through as it kept just ringing, I rang all the contact numbers, Sykes need to do better as they are the letting agent Good job it was not Urgent !

A fantastic week spent at Dalesway cottage.

The decor was in keeping with a traditional style cottage. We had everything that we needed to enjoy a self catering holiday. The beds were very comfortable, although the main bed a little small, we felt possibly just a small double. Lovely bathroom. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and conservatory each evening, relaxing after our walks. The hill up from Bowness was steep! Thanks for the short cut info ! However ideally located to walk down into Bowness and being able to park our car up was a big advantage. It never moved all week as the local buses cover lots of areas. Only minor niggles, some towels were in need of replacing, as obviously well used but this would be something that the cleaners should really check. Also we do like a welcome pack and have had this when booking cottages previously. It is a nice extra touch. We visit the area every year and would not hesitate to stay here again, now that we have found the cottage. Thanks again

Dalesway Cottage was lovely.

It was beautiful throughout (very cosy). It was spotlessly clean. It had everything we needed and more. We found the beds very comfortable and I loved the little play den - great idea and perfect if you have young children. We were lucky with the weather so was able to make full use of the outside seating area and the conservatory. Perfect for relaxing days sipping coffee/wine and reading. It is ideally situated for walks from your doorstep to being a 5/10 minutes walk to Bowness with plenty of shops, supermarkets, pubs and restaurants and all the attractions. It is on a steep climb but taking the private road does make it easier. Overall it’s a lovely cottage and would definitely recommend. May I also add that the owners artwork around the cottage is a lovely touch. I particularly liked the glasswork. Thank you for a lovely week at Dalesway.

This was our second visit to the cottage and once again we had a fantastic stay.

We love the location and the fact it is so close to everything yet peaceful and right on the doorstep of a lovely walk with lake views. We find as a family of four that the cottage has everything you could need for a cozy, comfortable stay and it is good value too.

We had a lovely stay and would happily return again.

The accommodation was great, with a really homely atmosphere that made us feel comfortable straight away. One of the standout features for us was the playroom, which was a fantastic added extra for our son and kept him entertained throughout our stay. The location was also ideal, being nice and close to town, which made getting around very easy. The shower was excellent, and the bedrooms were clean, spacious, and very comfortable. The only small downsides were that there was no tea, coffee, or cooking oil provided, and only a few bin bags were available, which would have been helpful to have more of. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider staying again in the future.

Had a fantastic few days at Dalesway cottage.

Perfect location close to Bowness with views over Windermere. The cottage was clean, well equipped and comfortable. We would have appreciated a small starter kit with coffee/tea/sugar and an extra toilet roll which we have had in other cottages but just a small detail which wouldn’t stop us from rebooking. Lots to do close by!

We had a lovely one week stay at Dalesway Cottage.

The main living area with kitchen, dining and lounge is really well set out to be both spacious and cosy. The kitchen area has plenty of space to both cook together and hang out. Having the conservatory as the main entrance and a place to take off wet boots and coats is great to have plus a nice place to sit and watch the weather over Windermere. Upstairs the bedrooms and bathroom are lovely with comfy beds and a strong hot shower for after those long walks. We would definitely stay there again.

Absolutely lovely location, provided with everything we needed.

Would definitely recommend.

Lovely cottage with all the things that we needed for an enjoyable stay in Bowness.

Can’t think of anything that needs improvement. Very comfortable and clean.

What a lovely cottage excellent location easy walk to get views of Windermere Bowness from post knot bonus to have space for two cars.

got into routine having coffee in morning outside, has we had a lovely week for weather, Can get really good views from playroom up in loft space of Windermere,Had everything we needed in cottage we had no problems with property what so ever very clean cottage excellent.

Great location lovely cottage plenty of room

The cottage was great - we loved how it was furnished and was cosy and comfortable.

It had all the facilities we needed and we thought the location was fantastic. So close to everything yet had the hillside views and the lake view too. The weather was glorious so we were very lucky and being able to sit in the sunny garden was a lovely bonus - we just would have loved some more comfortable seating there. The conservatory seating was great though. We would definitely recommend a stay here and would love to return.

This is the third time we’ve booked with Sykes but most likely our last as standards are dropping.

We stayed at Dalesway cottage for a weekend break in February 2025. We found the cottage even late at night, more by luck though. Would recommend the description includes what three words as this might help newcommers. The cottage is cute and served us well. Our main complaint however is that the main bedroom sheets were not clean. There was a disgusting brown stain which we had to cover up with a towel as it was too late at night to do little else . Phoned Skye’s on Saturday morning to get sheets replaced and was told this would be done, just leave the keys in the secure box. Came back later in the day after a great walk nearby (lovely trail at the back of the property) only to find no sheet change or even new ones so we could change them ourselves. This is really disappointing and frankly spoilt an otherwise lovely stay in the lakes. I blame Skye’s maintenance for this and this lets it down for the owner. There are some minor TLC issues that need sorting in the property though such as a mould stain on the wall beneath window in main bedroom. We could live with that though as overall it was a good property and we made the best of our stay, just very disappointed about the bed sheets issue not being resolved during our stay otherwise it would have been a 5 star rating if this was acted upon. This has left us with a poor experience with Skye’s so we’ll go elsewhere now for cottage breaks.

Just returned from an amazing weekend at Dalesway.

The cottage is lovely and cosy, it has everything you would possibly need for a break away from home and has a great playroom on the top floor for the kids. It's only a 5 minute walk to the centre of Bowness and if you like walking there is a gate opposite the cottage which takes you straight onto the hills. We will definately return back here. Thank you for a great stay!

Drain for shower is extremely slow.

Could overflow if not watched. Coffee and tea would be nice.

The cottage was perfect for our week in Bowness.

It was well equipped. The playroom was great for our 5 year old. Great private parking right outside the cottage. Pleasant walk into the centre using the private road down. We had a problem on the first night with the shower. The trap didn't drain so the water came over the shower tray and leaked through the sealant into the lounge. Phoned the maintenance team and they were out within an hour. They sorted it (trap full of hair) Cleaners?

A wonderful stay in Dalesway cottage.

The cottage was so comfortable and had everything you may need in a holiday home. We also especially enjoyed lighting the log burner each evening. The cottage was in a perfect position for walking to Bowness which is a great place with lots to do and the hills are right behind the cottage ready for wonderful walks. I would happily return here.

Beautiful little cottage and location.

Walks from the door so didn't always need to use the car. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. Conservatory was a bonus even when the weather was a little grey.

A lovely cottage in prime location.

Outstanding views from the bench behind the cottage on the hill - we saw the most beautiful sunset. Clean facilities, comfortable beds and plenty of space for 4 adults. We’ll be back

These are no fault of the owners but they should consider changing who looks after the property for them!

I had to hoover up on arrival - the play room had dead flies all on the floor. Living room had not been cleaned properly, my daughter was playing downstairs and a nail was found under the rug/mat. - need a new hoover as the one provided was not great either. The toilet was dirty, this had not been cleaned - I don’t think I need to go into detail. Smoke alarm had been disabled in the play room I’m guessing by previous guests, the smoke alarm on the bedroom landing was beeping when we arrived, I called customer services who posted a battery through the door and then I had to fit this myself, I called customer services as it is not down the guests to service health and safety features - no one attended or called me back! I had an email once we left the property to say that these had been sorted - this actually was no good to us and our holiday had ended and this situation had caused us to worry. The stairs are very tricky with a toddler who wants to go up and down, these were not represented on the listing properly. The stickers on the oven for degrees and grill/oven etc are none existent so it was tricky to know what to put the oven on. Luckily we had plans and were out most of the days but unfortunately I would not stay again.

Lovely cottage, great location.

Log burner a great asset. Only negative is the double bed seems smaller than standard

Absolutely loved this little cottage.

Spotlessly clean and located so close to Bowness but perfectedly tucked away and with everything we could possibly need. Loved listening to the owls at night . Would definitely recommend.

We had a great stay over Christmas.

I stayed with my partner and two young children. The house was great and the play room on the top floor was a particular hit with the kids. The house had everything we needed, there was even a Christmas tree setup. The house is located at the top of quite a steep bank, so just be prepared for that (especially when pushing a pram) I can not fault the accommodation and will absolutely stay again.

Lovely clean cottage, perfect position for walking into Bowness.

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed for our weekend away.

My only comment would be the second bedroom was a bit tight for 2 people to share. But apart from that is was great. The location was also great, only a short walk down the hill into Bowness. I would recommend, and would stay again.

The cottage itself was absolutely beautiful a real home from home providing lots of comfort.

The only point I would make is that this is the only cottage I have ever stayed in that didn't provide any welcome gift, no biscuits or anything and usually you get a couple of toilet rolls and this had a part toilet roll on the holder and that was it, no soap or washing up liquid or dishwasher tablets etc. These little finishing touches make all the difference. I think the trouble is that the owners don't live locally so they are not able to check up on their cleaners and see that they are providing everything they should be and maybe they think they are doing a thorough job when actually I felt they were cutting corners. It was a shame because the cottage itself was perfect and it may not be the owners fault if they are unaware what level of service their cleaners are providing. We left it spotless so they had very little to do after us. I would appreciate it if you could feed this back to them.

A beautiful cottage by Lake Windermere, we really enjoyed our stay and would recommend.

Hoping to return in the future!

The cottage was lovely and a great location and had everything we need for a week or longer stay.

The only issue with regards to comfort was the bed, the double bed is quite small and also the mattress was very soft. My husband and I suffered with a bad back from day 3, we are not extremely large but felt squashed in the bed. We do realise there is limited to space in the room. Perhaps something to feedback with regards to the mattress although soft mattresses may be appealing they don't support your back and with the heavy use the mattress will become soft very quickly.

Great cottage set back from the hustle and bustle of Bowness, but close enough to only be a few mins walk from everything.

The hill leading up to the cottage is steep but we managed it daily with a three year old in tow. And there’s an easier route next to the Angel Inn….and you can stop off for a quick refreshment on route! Ideal for us as a family of four. The kids loved the play room upstairs and we loved the all day sunshine in the garden. Cottage clean and tidy with everything you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Walking distance to Windermere lake, ferry terminal, pubs, restaurants, tapas bar, Vinegar Jones fish & chips shop, Tesco express etc. Parking space next to the house and clear instructions in the cottage folder. Only minor issues were the dodgy main door (key hard to pull out) but once we got the gist of it, we were fine. Also fridge didn’t seem to fully close (it’s built in) so some things in the door weren’t overly cold and it was a very warm week. We are already talking about booking again!

I would like to start by saying we had a fantastic time and your cottage is beautiful.

Just a couple of things you might want to look at. The front door lock doesn't work properly and its mentioned a few times in your visitors book which is a simple fix. The cupboard draws were dirty and need cleaning before we could put our cloths away. That said we will be back.

Immaculately, thoughtfully and artistically presented cottage.

Handy to be able to walk into Bowness and good exercise on the hill. But so peaceful and quiet. Birdsong a joy. Bryson Bakery and Vinegar Jones at the bottom of the road a must!

Lovely property.

Everything you need & lovely & clean. Nice area for walking.

The property is lovely.

I think the picture on the website is a little misleading as the cottage is in fact the one on the end with the door to the rear of the property. This wasn’t an issue, just a little confusing when we arrived. It is in a great location. Parking is good. The cottage itself is lovely and the bathroom is divine. The heating needs to come off timer - we were roasting! We were able to turn it down when in the cottage and to turn off radiators so it wasn’t really an issue, just a waste of money for the owner. We would absolutely stay again.

Great location, warm and comfortable, well-equipped

The cottage is very clean and well equipped in a good location for visiting other areas.

There was a problem when we first arrived, the central heating was not working. It was a very cold night which continued into the morning. The cottage was cold even though there was an electric fire and wood burning stove. The fault was reported in the morning and fixed the same day which greatly improved our stay. Even with the heating problem we would return

We were very pleased with Dalesway Cottage.

The place was spotlessly clean and the Xmas decorations were a nice touch to welcome us in to the cottage for our New Year stay. The weather wasnt favourable to us so we utilised the log burning stove on most days which soon gave the interior a cosy ambience. However a point or three are worth noting - 1. We had only one car but found it extremely difficult to get into the allotted parking space alongside the premises - especially during the hours of darkness and in lashing rain. It would be very beneficial to upgrade the exterior lamp to a decent spotlight to aid the multiple manoeuvers needed for parking . 2. There is some confusion regarding the wheelie bin collection. The cottage has only one bin ( green ) but I think that the local council will only empty it on certain weeks. A neighbour told me that a " grey/black " bin is needed but the cottage doesn't possess such. The green bin was full when we arrived and remained so on our departure even though I put it in the lane on the allotted collection day. 3. The shower tray plug hole looks to be partially blocked ( probably due to an accumulation of soap + hair ) because the tray soon gathers water and will spill over onto the bathroom floor and drip down to the lower floor. This should be given some priority to fix. 4. One small idea which you might like to act upon. The space below the main bedroom window would be ideal to locate a folding suitcase holder stand ( not sure what the exact name for these things are ! ) So, thank you so much for providing a fantastic wee cottage with all the necessities for our stay. Well done and best wishes for the coming season.

Lovely cozy cottage .

everything in it you could possibly need only little gripe would be a fire guard would be a good idea so we could benefit from the heat of the log burner with door open and we were not aware of the steep hill the cottage is on. Not everyone that visits the lakes is a walker I have a lung condition and struggled a bit. But as I say the cottage was perfect for us

We absolutely loved our stay!

The cottage was super cosy but surprisingly spacious. So clean! The Playroom at the top was just lovely, with toys for all ages (including our 8mo baby). There was a cot and 2 hairdryers (which I dont think was in the booking information). Sadly we didn't get out in the garden because of the weather but its beautifully kept with plenty of space and seating. And the conservatory was lovely to sit in in the evening. The only thing I would be mindful of is that the cottage is at the top of a very steep hill - we certainly built up some thigh muscle over the week! But on the plus side, you're so close to one of walks that take you further up a hill to one of the best views (I personally think it was better than the one from Orrest Head). There's a very handy folder when you arrive which will tell you exactly how to get there with loads of other useful information.

The only thing to feed back is that the central heating timer isn’t working properly.

A lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

Comfortable and well laid out. Bathroom is obviously recently refurbished and is great. Small but tidy garden with seating nice on a warm evening. Only slight negatives is that there is too much crockery and kitchenware leaving very little room for provisions. The counter top freezer is quite small and some of the local info in the folder re Restaurants etc is clearly in need of updating. All said we loved our stay and would happily stay again.

Lovely cottage situated in an ideal position close enough to stroll to the busy town of Bowness on Windermere but quiet and peaceful.

Very well equipped with lots of information provided about the cottage and local area / attractions. The only downside was that we were only provided with three bath towels for four guests and despite requesting an additional towel, this did not arrive unfortunately.

We first stayed your lovely cottage exactly a year ago and were enchanted with it then.

It really felt like home this time and I'm sure that this will not be our last visit. thanks very much.

Very well kept cottage, everything we needed and clear simple instructions.

Lovely cottage in a great location.

Perfect size for a small family of four. The only downside to the property was that it was quite cold even when the log burner was running. We ended up purchasing blankets and leaving 2 days early. Taking a shower (although the shower was hot) was quite uncomfortable. I’m sure in warmer months it will be much better.

Cottage in quiet location with start /end Dales Way 2 minutes walk away plus other great country walks straight from the cottage.

Great views of Windermere. Owners have provided well equipped cottage, modern bathroom with power shower, only downside was central heating thermostat near ceiling so out of reach to adjust heating.

Lovely cosy cottage, very well equipped kitchen.

Great location.

A lovely, comfortable cottage with everything we needed.

Wonderful cottage !

We had such a fabulous time, thanks so much.

We had a lovely time here.

The cottage is up a hill away from the main area and is very quiet. It's a short walk into the centre of things. Great facilities and a nice garden space to sit in, can't fault this cottage.

The holiday cottage that we stayed in although it was accurate in description needs quite a bit of attention.

Taps move when turned off, toilet leaks, door locks are extremely difficult to open /lock, central heating doesn't work (although a Woodburner is present).

A lovely cottage is is well situated in a very quiet location and fully equipped to meet all our needs.

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday and would certainly use Dalesway cottage if we return to the Lakes.

My husband and I spent a lovely week here.

We were absolutely astonished at how well-equipped the cottage was, especially the kitchen. The location was great - it was only a five-minute walk into the centre of Bowness (albeit with a very steep hill on the return), and right next to the start of the Dalesway so you could be out in the country before you knew it. The only negatives that come to mind are that it was very difficult to open one of the external doors, the boiler was very loud, and the garden could have done with some TLC to remove all the weeds. We'd undoubtedly stay here again if we came back to Bowness.

The garden was very overgrown and not very pretty at all.

The front door lock stuck constantly, and it took about 5 minutes each time to get in.

A really lovely cottage, warm, comfortable & cosy a perfect place to stay.

Great location, so close to all the facilities in Bowness yet set in a lovely quiet road. You’d think you were off the beaten track. Close to Brantfell for lovely country walks or a stroll into Bowness centre. Cottage is well equipped with everything you need for your stay, parking for 2 cars and a lovely small enclosed garden. Only comment would be there is no recycling facilities so everything had to go in the bin, other cottages did seem to have recycling bins. (Info in cottage says its sorted at main waste depot!!!).

Great location.

Close to town centre yet far enough away to be very quiet and peaceful. Situated right at the finish of the dalesway walk. There are many different walking routes on the door step, ranging from easy to difficult.