Greenstyles

An absolutely fabulous cottage.

It is so comfortable and everything that you could need or want has been thought of. The only thing we didn’t like was that we had to leave!

In short, Greenstyles is a wonderful cottage.

It's large, easily holding a busy family of four - gorgeous conservatory for reading the evenings away, big windows to sit and read in whilst watching the cows out the front or the boats on the lake out the back. Wonderfully laid out spaces and we were so very happy in our time there. Its really nicely maintained, clean and has an incredible view across its huge garden. If you could transport it away from that road its sat upon (where cars speed past day and night and make it dangerous for dogs) it would be dream home territory. But you do have to consider some points if you're coming with a small family or with a dog. More detailed response: The house itself is an old stone cottage that has been extended with a really really useful utility for wet things. You go in through this way from the driveway and it expands across the kitchen diner, then hallway and lounge. Leading to the conservatory. All tastefully maintains and decorated. A real credit to the owners. It has a beautifully huge, long garden on a steep bank that's perfect for kids to explore, but less so for dogs. The problem is that to the right of the garden is a drive way for the house at the bottom of the garden, of which I'm guessing is also a rental as they boomed music out at night and kept on leaving the gate to the main road open. (And no one who has ever lived in the countryside would do that). The un-secured garden (which would only need some chickenwire to be made safe btw) in the countryside would be less of an issue if the road wasn't a busy, fast one. Which is the biggest frustration with this house. It is ideal in pretty much every way bar the noise of the traffic that regularly speeds past at all times day and night. It means that you can't walk from the house anywhere really as it can be quite dangerous which is a shame. It could have just been because we came over bank holiday but from coming from farming stock - the kids that were driving at those speeds knew the roads so doubt that it would diminish once tourist season was over. The main roads its set upon means that, with no paths and walking (dodging) alongside those roads, there's no chance walking into Bowness. I took my life in my hands going for a run and won't be doing that again. So in short if you want a frankly incredible house with a stunning view in a location which is a short 5-10min drive too Bowness (and Ambleside with the ferry) - then this place is perfect. Oh and go for food to the Brown Horse inn a couple of miles away. Its superb.

Excellent holiday cottage, everything you need to have a great time in a quieter part of the Lake District, just a shame the garden is not enclosed for our spaniel to run free.

(We were aware of this when booking)

Great cottage with fantastic gardens and views.

Perfect location for activities around Windermere. Everything in the cottage was perfect. Peaceful location with plenty of outdoor seating. Would definitely return for another stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We only had 1 decent weather day but that didn't spoil anything. Beds super comfortable. Views are gorgeous. Back garden is stunning. Only thing I would say to add, is at least 2 bin bags and a couple more dishwasher tablets, but that's just nit picking. The information provided in the folders was detailed and plenty of leaflets to go through. Only ever really a short drive to other places, too, which made it super ideal. We would definitely stay again.

Absolutely beautiful location ,just had a week of sunshine every day weather beautiful.

Cottage is very well equipped and beds are so comfy . Stunning views in a peaceful location there is everything you need at this lovely cottage . I would have given 5 stars but for a couple of things ..on arrival we noticed the upstairs hadn't been hoovered at all,and the carpets were full of crumbs ,bits etc I spent first half hour of my holiday hoovering all the bedrooms on departure after I stripped the bed I noticed a pile of tissues stuffed at the back of the bed on the floor ,these I didn't remove obviously. Sofa in living room and tv could do with updating .Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location just a couple of things let it down,it definitely wouldn't stop me from booking again though .

It's an amazing place, we loved it!

Shame there wasn't a welcome pack, Milk, local bread, cake, eggs, wine etc It adds just a wram welcome. This was the only one that we have booked that didn't have this homely touch. Still was amazing and enjoyed every minute ❤️

First and foremost, thankyou ever so much for sharing your property with us.

Stunning location, the views are amazing, even if we only managed to get one day of the views due to the weather, it was worth it. The beautiful property and garden and wood burner certainly made up for it. We could not have asked for a better place. Whilst we had the 'rural' feeling, the shops etc where only a few miles away (10mins driving max). We are certainly considering returning in the warmer months. Furnishings are of high quality. Beds and bedding, so comfortable and clean. Everything that we required was catered for, even cooking Christmas dinner! and thankyou so much for decorating the property with Christmas decorations and tree, we were not expecting that as it was not stated in the original description, it was a lovely surprise. We didn't get chance to use the outdoor furniture or BBQ due to the weather but I'm sure that it would be great in the warmer months (hence us planning on a return). Night skies are fantastic on clear nights, we may need to bring our telescope next time. And now it's constructive criticism time .... eeek! * Basic toiletries shampoo/conditioner/shower gel would be expected in high end properties * Improved heating in downstairs toilet - winter months was very cold even with the heating on * A bath would be ideal in the lovely spacious bathroom * Holiday let description should advertise SMART TV and good wi-fi, as this is a positive selling point * Full location delivery address would be useful if ordering groceries on line, ie, tesco.com

Excellent and well equipped / furnished cotttages with amazing views!

Cottage had everything we needed and was in an ideal location for us to explore the lakes. We had a great short stay Will definitly book again!

The cottage was comfortable and in a good, quiet location but close to all required amenities and a good base for touring the Lake District.

The interior is pleasantly decorated, the side conservatory overlooking the garden is lovely and the beds were very comfortable.The garden has plenty of furniture in various locations and overlooks Windermere and we had a clear view of a Lancaster flying up the lake on one day as well as several jets over the week. As other have said, the cleaner was still there at 16:30 when we first arrived, not a major issue as the cottage was presented in clean and tidy state. Unfortunately I inadvertently left a fleece at the property but the owners made every effort to return it to me and wouldn't accept any payment for post and packaging, much appreciated.

What's not to like about Greenstyles!

We loved the house, decor, facilities & views. The huge garden was perfect for our dog. The house is located in a really quiet area yet only 10 minutes to Ambleside. The weather wasn't the best so never got to use the great garden furniture but enjoyed relaxing in the conservatory. We will without a doubt book to stay here again. Thank you to the owners for sharing their beautiful house.

Charming cottage, well equipped and clean.

We settled in straight away and found the beds comfortable and always managed a good sleep. The bathroom is of good size, his and her sinks, with a superb walk in shower. Our mini dachshund enjoyed exploring the large matured garden and playing fetch. Also enjoyed views from the garden of the fighter jets flying over lake Windermere. We found the location peaceful and ideal to get down to the lake but also to explore other nearby areas. Ambleside, Rydal, Grasmere, Ullswater, Penrith, Catbells, Keswick, Kendal. For the chilled out day, where weather was against us, we made use of the smart TV and logged into our Netflix or Prime accounts. Dominos in Bowness on Windermere will deliver if you really don't want to venture out. Overall, we very much enjoyed our stay and holiday. We would definitely recommend Greenstyles.

Great property, a real home from home with a beautiful large garden which the kids and dog enjoyed immensely.

Parking was an issue for two medium sized cars and No on street parking available really tight and awkward. Although we had a very nice holiday and would recommend the property we did get off to a bad start. After a long drive and arriving at the property for 4pm the cleaner was still at the property and made us wait 25 minutes with nowhere to park, very frustrating.

We loved our week in Greenstyles.

Such a stunning property in a unique setting, off the beaten track with views over Lake Windermere. Ideally located for excursions. Immaculately appointed, very clean, comfortable, well-equipped property. We would not hesitate in coming back. Thank you for an incredible week!

We have stayed here previously over New Year and now this past week.

The cottage is in a perfect location and very convenient for access to the centre of Bowness and surrounding areas, with plenty of lovely restaurants and bars. The views from the cottage are a real bonus being able to see the lake from the upstairs windows and garden. The layout of the property is ideal with separate areas to relax, the kitchen kitted out with everything we needed and a lovely dining area. Perfect if you have woofs, with great walks and a huge garden to run around in. Our only slight niggle was the noise from the building work taking place at the property next door, which didn’t affect us whilst we were inside the cottage, but would have definitely been a bigger problem for us during warmer weather if we had wanted to spend time sat in the garden. Overall, a lovely place and hope to be back.

Loved Greenstyles, really clean, cosy and great location.

Will be booking again for the summer!

Cottage was very well presented and equipped.

It was well furnished and very clean and tidy. The area was very quiet and scenic. Would book again.

Fabulous cottage!

All we could have wanted. So cosy too with beautiful views. Wasn’t keen on the smell in the utility, as you walk in the front door. Not sure if it had been freshly painted. But smelt funny!

We have had a wonderful week and love the cottage with it's amazing garden & views.

Enjoyed some walks from the doorstep including one with a stop off at The Brown Horse. Amazing food & service at The Boardwalk Bar & Grill in Bowness. The children enjoyed the walk and dip at Rydal and we found Honister Slate Mine & the Puzzling Place, a great way to pass a rainy day. Sad to be leaving & we hope to be back.

Fantastic property, we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend staying here.

The cottage is cosy and has everything you’ll need. It’s in a good location and has a great view and garden. We really enjoyed our stay here.

This is a lovely cottage set in the heart of the Lake District, lovely garden.

Unfortunately for us there is major building works going on next door making sitting outside during the day impossible. Cleanliness could be much improved and it lets this lovely cottage down. also there are no bin bags or other items one might expect to be available in the cottage. Lack of a welcome pack or anything to welcome visitors after a long journey just feels unwelcoming, a small detail but I feel that these things matter. Most rental properties provide a welcome pack so clearly it not only me that feels this is important.

Perfect house in a lovely location.

Can’t recommend it highly enough!

Lovely cottage in a beautiful and peaceful location!

It was perfect for our stay in the Lakes, with plenty of space for our two adult sons to join us. The only thing extra we could have asked for was full-length hanging space, as we were in the Lakes for a wedding and had a dress and smart coats with us!

green styles is absolutely beautiful ,we had an amazing stay the cottage is very comfortable and has all the facilities that you need .

the location is perfect to the nearby town and the views from the cottage are stunning. the owners were super helpful with info and returning an item that we left. we would defiantly stay again and would not hesitate to recommend a beautiful stay thank you

Greenstyles is a lovely property and we had a nice stay however: This is the first time we have ever arrived at a holiday cottage without any welcome tray (no welcome note, no milk in the fridge) - given what we paid, we found that surprising and unwelcoming.

There was no wood for the wood burner despite it being included in the price. There were no dishwasher tablets. There was food left behind in the cupboard. There were no food caddy liners. Finally, and most importantly, shortly after arriving, we found out that the owners sometimes stay at the property with their dog. The property is advertised as pet-free so this is totally unacceptable without a warning on the website. We would NEVER have booked this property had we known. Perhaps someone from Lakelovers will phone us to discuss this?

Beautiful well equipped cottage.

Perfectly positioned for a relaxing stay, so peaceful and lovely views of the surrounding countryside. One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in and would have no hesitation recommending to others. Thank you, hope to return soon. Angela

Beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and well equipped in a perfect location.

Great views and an ideal location for visiting Bowness, Windermere and The Lakes generally. We enjoyed our stay here and would certainly return.

We enjoyed a lovely week at Greenstyles.

The house was tastefully decorated and the kitchen was very well equipped. We would of appreciated more than 1 tea towel for the week but it wasn’t the end of the world. The house is perfectly situated to explore all around the lake. The lake is only a short drive or a moderate walk away. The garden is just beautiful as are the views from the house. We were so lucky with the weather and made the most of the amazing outdoor space. The only thing we found irritating (which is not anything to do with the property) was the parking. You have to pay for parking everywhere you go which can be quite costly.

We had a lovely stay at Greenstyles.

Fabulous cottage with great facilities in a fantastic location. Would absolutely stay again!

Stunning cottage, well appointed, tastefully furnished.

We had fabulous weather so could have done with a brolly for the garden. Very much a home from home

This was a beautiful property - really well finished and furnished and the views were breathtaking!

Cosy living room good for snuggling up in, spacious comfy bedrooms, and an amazing shower in the bathroom. My only criticism would be that the TV is not smart, and so we could not get Netflix or any streaming service on it. We couldn't find a HDMI cable or DVD player either, so we weren't really able to watch tv or films, which was a bit sad in the evenings. However, it did make us read our books and play more games, so if you don't mind unplugging it isn't a massive issue. Other than that the facilities and location were amazing, and we would definitely stay here again!

We had the most amazing stay at Greenstyles.

The cottage was perfect and so homely we all felt so sad leaving that we have already booked again for next year. The beds and sofa's are so comfy, the bathroom is lovely, it is so cosy and beautifully decorated it really is home from home. We didn't really get a chance to spend time in the huge garden but the views of the garden can be seen all around the cottage. Cannot wait to go back in Spring 2022! Mark and Kate Collins

We had a lovely stay!

The cottage was cosy and we loved the stay. Could do with a smart TV but other than that perfect. Would stay again.

The cottage was really lovely and in a perfect location, close to Bowness but isolated enough that it was really quiet throughout the day.

It was spotlessly clean when we arrived and had everything we needed for a week's stay. The garden is beautiful and well kept, really enjoyed my morning coffee. Highly recommend this cottage as a good base for exploring the lakes and spending time with friends/family.

Greenstyles was the most perfect property and getaway, it was a real home from home that was spotlessly clean and exceeded expectation.

It is beautifully decorated and the photos really don’t do it justice. It is quiet in a rural setting with amazing walks from the doorstep and yet only minutes from the shops and town. It is really well equipped with everything you need and even had sharp knives which from experience is rare in a rental property. If you are looking for a luxury Lake District getaway the. You really won’t find anything better, we can’t wait to return.

Greenstyles is a lovely property in a wonderful setting.

Very clean and well presented. The garden is amazing and the views are great. Highly recommended.

The cottage was fabulous, you know you've lucked out when the bathroom is better than yours at home.

usually can't get our teenage boy in the shower at greenstyles we had trouble getting him out.

The cottage was wonderful, clean, well equipped with everything you would need in a very beautiful setting.

Such stunning views wherever you travelled. My sister's & I had a brilliant holiday. Thank you.

Just fabulous in every way!

! Our second visit!

We have had the most wonderful Christmas at Greenstyles.

The house was perfect & had everything we needed to make Christmas fantastic. Very nicely presented, clean & the kitchen had everything we needed. We will defo be back, thank you.

Thanks for making this such an enjoyable stay, fantastic cottage in a rural location.

Views are amazing, we'll be back!

What a great house!

We have had a superb week here – enjoying the walking, the views and the excellent facilities at Greenstyles. Thank you so much for making it so clean and covid safe.

What a joy to wake up every morning in this fantastic house and see a beautiful view from every aspect, what a location!

Shall come again! Thank you!

We have had the most amazing holiday in such a wonderful home.

We felt at home from the moment we stepped inside Greenstyles. Thank you for creating this wonderful ‘home from home’. We cannot wait to come in the summer to be able to enjoy your beautiful garden. Thanks for the best holiday. We are sure everyone will love staying here!

Thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful cottage.

It is perfectly situated for all our favourite walks and very well equipped too. One of the best cottages we have ever stayed in.

Many, many years spent in The Lakes, always good to add another fab cottage to the list, thank you.

Perfect base for exploring this side of The Lake District.

Lovely to come back to peace and tranquillity after the 'touristy' areas of Bowness & Windermere. We have been blessed with fine weather, allowing us to be out and about each day. Thank you.

What an amazing cottage!

So beautiful and well situated, as well as comfortable and a home from home. Fantastic days out especially Aira Force Falls and Troutbeck - Ambleside, and The Brown Horse Pub is a must! Thank you.

Excellent cottage and very well designed and comfortable.

No negatives!! Make sure you visit Aira Fall. Nearest to the river you will ever get.

Amazing cottage, it felt like home as it was very comfortable and cosy.

The views are perfect and fudge loved running in the garden. There are great places to walk and to get food. Thank you!

We've had a lovely, relaxing week staying in your beautiful comfortable, cosy cottage- thank you!

Loved the decor and special little touches! It was perfect for a 'home away for home' stay- we visited Fell Foot- beautiful walk by the lake, as wall as Coniston, Bowness on Windermere for shopping and Windermere for some local art, Jeff Sudders really captures the calm ambience so beautifully of the area. Having visited the Lake District many times with my family as a child, it was lovely to return after a 40 year hiatus with my own family- lovely memories of a very special place.

Really enjoyed our holiday in your lovely cottage.

Really warm and welcoming. Superb beds! Beautiful garden, gorgeous views!

Lovely stay at Greenstyles.

Very well equipped and beautifully decorated. Loved the garden and conservatory. Due to our four legged friend who is very inquisitive the garden being fully enclosed would have been perfection. Sad to leave, would love to return. Thank you!

Thank you for renting us your beautiful cottage.

We loved our stay. It felt like home. Nice visits to Bowness and Ambleside but enjoyed our time in the garden the most. We will be back.

This is our 2nd stay at Greenstyles and it is just as perfect as it was in 2023.

Great recommendation's for food, the Black Labrador and the Brown Horse, one of our favorite places we will be back soon

Enjoyed a lovely week in this gorgeous cottage with fantastic views.

We managed to get a lovely couple of days in the garden and enjoyed walks from the cottage and trips into Bowness & Windermere for lovely lunches. Hope to be back.

A fantastic week in the lakes at a wonderful cottage, beautiful and comfortable.

We have had gorgeous weather too which enabled us to enjoy the lush garden and seating, many thanks.

We have all enjoyed our stay at your beautiful cottage.

although it has rained all week there was plenty to do. We enjoyed the wonderful and extensive garden when the sun came out. The cottage has everything you need to feel at home. the views are just stunning and the beds are so comfortable.

Another great week here at Greenstyles cottage.

had lots of adventures and would recommend the caves at Ingleton. We will be back for our 3rd stay next year.

We had a lovely week in Greenstyles.

Very nice house and garden. We did two hikes ’The Old Man of Coniston' and 'Scafell Pike’ - both amazing, also very strenuous.

A fantastic week in the Lakes!

Wonderful cottage - beautiful and comfortable. We’ve had gorgeous weather too, which enabled us to enjoy the lush garden

This is our second stay at Greenstyles and it’s just as perfect as it was in Xmas 2023.

Great recommendations for the Black Lab and Brown Horse Inn. One of our favourite places to come and will be back soon

“Another great week here at Greenstyles.

 Had lots of adventures.  Would recommend Caves at Ingleborough.  Will be back for our third visit next year."

“We had a lovely week in Greenstyles.

 Very nice house and garden.  We did two hikes ’The Old Man of Coniston' and 'Scafell Pike’ - both amazing, also very strenuous."

“A fantastic week in the Lakes!

 Wonderful cottage - beautiful and comfortable.  We’ve had gorgeous weather too, which enabled us to enjoy the lush garden."

“This is our second stay at Greenstyles and it’s just as perfect as it was in Xmas 2023.

 Great recommendations for the Black Lab and Brown Horse Inn.  One of our favourite places to come and will be back soon."

"What an amazing stay in this gorgeous cottage!

 It was so lovely to wake up to the Autumnal colours each morning.  A peaceful location, beautifully decorated and with great facilities.  Thank you so much - the perfect break for us, and we enjoyed lots of walks in the area.  We will definitely be back.”

Having enjoyed a beautiful stay we couldn't wait to come back to "Greenstyles" and the lake district.

the stay was perfect and we are sad to be leaving! we look forward to coming back again. thank you

What a gem of a place!

Amazingly equipped, cosy & warm. Lots of fab walks, great food & the best food. thank you.

We have had a lovely few days here.

The cottage is beautiful and very comfortable with an amazing garden which our dog Keke loved. We only had a few days so hope to return for longer next time.

We have had a wonderful stay at this cottage.

The views are stunning, the garden is amazing and we were lucky to have the sunshine every day! Our family made some fantastic memories here making this place very special to us. The cottage had everything we could have asked for, like a home from home. Thank you for a memorable stay. We hope to return again in the future.