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Kempton

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Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • great (24)
  • lovely (22)
  • bowness (19)
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  • comfortable (18)

59 Customer Reviews

  • "Lovely holiday home in a perfect position for both Windermere and Bowness as both in easy walking distance."

    Everything was catered for and we were made to feel welcome by the owner who was on call if we needed anything. Comfortable, clean and warm. We definitely would love to return. Ideally situated for restaurants, bars and shops and only a 10 minute walk to Bowness pier.

    Thank you both for your wonderful comments and your 100% rating. It was lovely to be your neighbours whilst we were on our busman’s holiday!! I’m really glad your family could join you and we really hope you will return in the future. Thanks again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Les5.0Nov 2024

  • "The property was exactly as described."

    It was clean, comfortable, and equipped with everything we needed. The hosts were fabulous and very accommodating. The location of the property was great, and there was parking for 3 cars, which was a bonus. We would definitely recommend this property to family and friends.

    It was a pleasure to meet you all I’m so glad you had a nice stay at Kempton. Thanks for the top kettle tip also. Thank you for the 100% rating and super review it is appreciated. We hope to welcome you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sandeep5.0Sep 2024

  • "We had a great stay here, clean comfortable property in a good location"

    Thanks John for your fabulous 100% rating and your nice review. We are glad you had a good week and the weather was so lovely. Nice to meet you and hope we see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0Sep 2024

  • "A great property in a great location."

    Easy to walk into Bowness and well placed to drive to any other location in the lakes. The property itself was clean and spacious while the kitchen had everything you would need to cook. Absolutely no complaints and will happily recommend this place to friends and family.

    Thank you so much Pram for your lovely comments and 5 stars! We are really glad you had a great week exploring and that you liked staying at Kempton. We hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pram5.0Jul 2024

  • "We had a lovely week at Kempton."

    The property was very well presented with everything that we needed. Also an excellent location. Georgie the owner gave excellent information on the house beforehand and communication from her was first class all week. Many thanks for a great week

    It was lovely to get the chance to meet you I’m so glad you had a great week and also enjoyed staying at Kempton. We look forward to having you return in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine4.7Jun 2024

  • "We couldn’t fault our stay at Kempton."

    The accommodation and location were fantastic. It had everything you needed, although we did eat out most days there was everything you would need to cook breakfast, lunch and dinner. The location is absolutely perfect for walking down to Bowness and up to Windermere . We found we didn’t need to use the car as much as everything is on your doorstep. So many bars and restaurants, all of which are dog friendly which is a must for us. We enjoyed our stay so much we’ve already booked the Kempton for next year. Would highly recommend the Kempton. Furnished beautifully, very clean and tidy. Oh and a welcome gift which was much appreciated. Thank you for a lovely stay and looking forward to next year

    Thank you so much Angela for your wonderful comments and a 100% rating it means a lot to us that our guests have a very comfortable stay and enjoy everything The Lakes has to offer. You were all a pleasure to host and we look forward very much to you returning next year. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0May 2024

  • "Location good, the house was superb and added to our visit to Bowness"

    Thanks so much Garry for your comments and your 100% rating we are glad you had a lovely weekend celebrating your wife’s birthday. We hope to welcome you back again some time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Garry5.0Sep 2023

  • "We were dissatisfied at finding soiled sheets on our beds."

    The beds had been remade with dirty ones. We had to contact the owner for clean bedlinen. She gave us a refund of £40 for inconvenience but to be Frank with that was not what I call a goodwill gesture but an insult. The kitchen is very very tired. There was not sufficient cleaning products that I would expect to clean any spillages. Towels were marked or had bleach discolouring on them.

    Having checked in on a Friday we received a text on the Sunday morning reporting marks on 2 pillowcases & 1 fitted sheet; within the hour I brought fresh linen to you. As you had stripped all 3 beds, I happily returned with fresh bedding for all 3 bedrooms. Just to clarify the linen put on the beds was not dirty as it had come from the laundry on the Friday but unfortunately those 3 marks must have been missed and we did apologise profusely for this. We offered the £40 as a goodwill gesture for any inconvenient caused as you told me your daughter’s sleep had been affected by this, so I can only apologise that you felt this was insulting. Regarding cleaning products there is a cleaning caddy in the kitchen so we are sorry you must not have seen this, if you had mentioned it I would have explained where it was. We pride ourselves on trying to maintain high standards which is reflected in many of our reviews so I am saddened you had an issue and have remained disappointed. We felt we rectified your issue as best we could by responding immediately and also offering compensation for the inconvenience. We hope despite this you still had a nice week in The Lakes Property Owner

    Reviewed by Charlotte3.4Sep 2023

  • "Kempton is a lovely house within a short walk of lake windermere and all the shops and restaurants in Bowness."

    The accommodation was easy to find following great communication from the owners, clean and tidy, well equipped for a family and has a lake view, what more could you ask?

    Thanks so much Dean and family for your super comments & 100% rating. It was a pleasure to host you all and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dean5.0Aug 2023

  • "Had a Great holiday."

    went with our daughter.son inlaw.and granddaughter. beautiful house great location.had a slight problem with wifi contacted owner sorted immediately. what more can you ask everything there you could want, even toys for my 9 month old granddaughter.highly recommend for anybody wanting a relaxing stay everything on your doorstep thank you. Gill

    Thank you Gill for your wonderful comments and your 100% rating, we are so pleased you enjoyed staying at Kempton and had a super week in the Lakes. Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy we are so apprectaive and we would love for you to return anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gill5.0Jul 2023

  • "Amazing holiday place Spacious beautiful Home from home Ideal location"

    Thank you so much for giving us a 100% rating and leaving us your kind feedback, we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back to Kempton in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lyndsey5.0Apr 2023

  • "Overall an excellent stay."

    Nice clean rooms. Good bathroom facilities with all rooms ensuite. Kitchen with all the essentials. And the bonus for kids a TV which you can air- play onto. Good variety of Restaurants less than 10 mins walk away( one across the road). Good access to the bus and less than 15 mins walk to the main centre of Bowness ( and the Beatrix Potter Museum) and a mile from Windermere town centre. Pretty good access to roads to get to all parts of the lakes. We really enjoyed our stay, and would thoroughly recommend it.

    Thank you for your 100% rating and very thorough review. We are so glad you had a good Easter holiday week and managed to explore the area to well. It was really nice to meet your family on checkout and we would be delightted for you to stay again and thanks for choosing Kempton. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sega5.0Mar 2023

  • "The property location could not be better, only a couple minutes walk from the centre of Bowness."

    . Kempton overall was comfortable. It does what it says on the tin as they say.. The one downpoint for us is that it is in need of an overall /refurb etc. It feels tired, and in places looks tired. We found mould on the back of the curtains in the dining room, that was worrying as we had a guest with severe asthma. Overall yes we enjoyed the break and Kempton served its purpose but unfortunately I dont think some of our friends will look at booking the property again..

    We are pleased that you all enjoyed New Year in the Lakes and found the house comfortable and enjoyed the prime location. We have many complimentary reviews for Kempton and an 'Excellent' rating, so it was disappointing to read that some of your party did not find the house to their taste. We spend money updating our houses at the start of every year replacing and modernising what is necessary and new images are taken so this does offer a true representation of the standard of the house. As you are not specific, we are unsure what you felt was the issue, but we are glad you still had a nice stay. We were aware of some mildew on the backing of one of the patio window curtains due to condensation from the recently cold spell and warmth in the house; this was sponge cleaned but we are unable to dry clean large items within our 6hr changeover; clearly as we are now closed for January this will be addressed. The house will be updated as always in January 2023 and the new images will be uploaded in February 2023. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David2.8Dec 2022

  • "Lovely cosy property, comfy beds, great location!"

    We had a wonderful week all 6 of us with the dog.

    Glad you had a nice time it was nice to get the chance to say hello. Hope to see you back again soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janine4.7Dec 2022

  • "We had a fantastic stay at Kempton."

    Very comfortable and spacious for 5 people and a dog! Kempton had everything we needed, great communal spaces, spotlessly clean and an amazing location to Bowness & Windermere with a very short walk to the lake front! Huge bonus of large living area with gorgeous dining room. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends! We've stayed in many places in Bowness throughout the years and this property was by far the best! Thank you so much Georgie for making us feel so welcome!

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review and perfect 100% rating. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are so pleased you enjoyed staying at Kempton and all the great themed evening you organised sounded great fun. We would be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0Oct 2022

  • "Friendly owners,made you feel welcome and able to contact them if there were any problems."

    Well equipped accommodation all rooms have en suite bathrooms which gives you privacy even when staying with family. Plenty of nice little touches to make the accommodation feel homely cds,dvds and local information a plenty. Quick and efficient at returning housekeeping bond at the end of our holiday, thank you. Would stay again at this accommodation.

    It was a pleasure to have you staying with us and many thanks for your super comments. We are so glad you had a good week in the Lakes. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul4.4Oct 2022

  • "Excellent comms with the owner."

    Nice little touches on arrival such as biscuits and wine. Perfect location just a short walk into town and very easy to find and park. A real gem.

    Thank you so much for your super review we really appreciate your comments and also for your 100% score. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you return another time. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Russell5.0Oct 2022

  • "An enjoyable week in a spacious and comfortable cottage."

    Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your review and also for the 100% rating, we are very glad you had a good week and found Kempton comfortable. We hope to welcome you back sometime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0Aug 2022

  • "The cottage was very comfortable and we had a great time."

    We also used the beresfords restaurant and we're made very welcome when we told them where we were staying.

    Thank you so much for leaving a review after waiting so long to visit we are delighted you had a great week. We will pass on your comments to Graham at Beresfords also! Thanks for choosing Kempton we hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0Jul 2022

  • "We all enjoyed our week at Kempton, a very comfortable, clean and well equipped house."

    We would recommend and would stay there again if we visit the area again. We did have a problem but it was solved immediately by a phone call with Georgie, fantastic service! The house is very convenient for Bowness, just a short walk for the shops and places to eat which was great as parking during a bank holiday weekend could be difficult. Lots of lovely places to visit in the area, Ambleside, Wray Castle, Tarn Hows and lots more.

    Thanks Allison for taking the time to review Kempton, we are so glad you had a great week exploring and enjoyed the house. We hope to see you return in the future. Hope the toothbrushes arrived safely! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Allison5.0Apr 2022

  • "The property was very clean and well maintained."

    It was like home from home and would recommend stay there

    Thanks so much for taking the time to review Kempton we really appreciate it and are so glad you had an enjoyable week. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Barry5.0Apr 2022

  • "This is a beautiful cosy little home in a great location right in the middle of Windermere and Bowness."

    It has all of the facilities you could possibly need. We were a party of 4 adults and 1 dog, the location was great for walking him as well as going out for food/drinks/exploring etc. The homeowners were absolutely brilliant too, ensuring we had everything we needed and our security deposit was returned straight away on returning from holiday. We will definitely be visiting again.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a super review, we are really glad you had a great week and we really look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Andrea5.0Mar 2022

  • "Had a lovely weekend at the Kempton."

    Location superb , facilities great , would definitely return out of season as excellent value for money end of Feb .

    We are really glad you had a nice weekend and also a lovely sunny one. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Julie4.1Feb 2022

  • "Lovely house with parking and spotlessly clean."

    Nice and warm during the stormy weather and great having all rooms with en-suite facilities. Some decor dated but if you don't mind this it's a good holiday house with a view of the Langdale hills across Lake Windermere. Very comfy sofas! Owners have excellent communication if you ask them a question and a package of treats including wine was a lovely welcome for us. Great location for heading south to the aquarium, the local cinema was good and just a few minutes walk down the road, and not far to drive to Ambleside, Grasmere, Elterwater etc.

    Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review and it was to nice to meet you all on the morning of check out. We are so pleased you had a good family week. We were just a little confused by one of your comments as each January Kempton is fully redecorated, always in neutral colours apart from the dining room with good quality & modern furnishings, so hopefully our images & reviews reflect this. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heather5.0Feb 2022

  • "A really lovely stay in a really lovely property."

    Very clean and comfortable and close to everything you could need. 5 stars from the Mrs and I. We will be back for sure.

    Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking time to leave your review, its is very much appreciated and we are so glad you had a nice stay. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gareth5.0Nov 2021

  • "Ideal property for three couples,very well equipped, very centrally located but with excellent private parking for three cars."

    Owners very attentive and brought an issue reported by the previous guests to our attention and corrected it immediately. Very much enjoyed our stay.

    We are really pleased you had an enjoyable week; thank you so much for taking time to leave a review, its is very much appreciated.We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alistair5.0Oct 2021

  • "Nice welcome gift from hosts."

    Very central for Bowness. Lovely bathroom. Every need catered for.

    Reviewed by Marcia4.4Sep 2021

  • "One of the nicest houses we have stayed in."

    It was clean and well equipt. Central to widermere and bowness. We will definately becoming back

    We are delighted you had a nice week at Kempton. Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We really hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0Sep 2021

  • "The Kempton accommodation was ideally situated to explore the beautiful surrounding areas."

    It was really like home from home very comfortable inside and the outside area was a real bonus for my family and dogs. We have just returned from a fabulous break.

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Aug 2021

  • "The accommodation was perfect."

    Plenty of space and close to local amenities.

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Aug 2021

  • "Brilliant communication by host."

    Accommodation perfectly stocked and equipped. Lovely welcome pack. Definitely recommend

    Reviewed by Anna5.0Jul 2021

  • "Fabulous house, great location ."

    The house is situated between Windermere and Bowness and all the facilities they have to offer. A lovely welcome pack was waiting for us on arrival. Nice sunny bbq area to rear of the property. Great to have parking for three cars. Any problems we had were sorted out quickly.,

    Reviewed by Wendy4.7Jul 2021

  • "We had a very comfortable week in this well appointed house which was a few minutes walk to the local shops and the lake."

    Many boat trips can be booked just up the road. The situation is very convenient with ample off road parking. Having 3 bedrooms all with ensuites was ideal for privacy and comfort. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. It was very quiet and we totally relaxed all week. The owner communicated with helpful check in details/Covid requirements so we had no worries. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely clean house to others.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Jun 2021

  • "Great location, very short walk to amenities and lake Windermere."

    Good spacious living room and comfortable furniture, also separate dining area which was ideal as lockdown restrictions meant only outdoor eating for restaurants so had breakfast in (kitchen equipment and cutlery all good standard). Bedrooms all decent size and all with en-suite, 1 en-suite also had huge bath which was great to relax in. Good communication with owner for checking in & out etc. Would recommend and will likely stay again.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Apr 2021

  • "Feather cushions on settee - I am allergic to feathers so ill after 7 days."

    Hardly any channels on TV - probably needs tuning. House itself OK but smaller kitchen than expected by photos.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. It is unfortunate that you did not contact us during your weeks stay or mention this when we met, as we could have easily offered to give you some alternative cushions for the sofa; obviously we are unable to help if we are unaware of any issues. The TV in the lounge has Freeview for the terrestrial channels which I think is not the same across all regions so perhaps it was different to what you have at home. However, we do provide many DVDs which we hope you found and the TV is a SMART TV so Apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime etc can be accessed including iPlayer etc. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cathleen4.1Apr 2021

  • "Had a fantastic stay at Kempton Cottage."

    Communication from start to finish was excellent. The property itself is in an very good location, close to amenities and the centre of Bowness. There is also a lovely view of the lake out of the lounge window. All 3 bedrooms have their own bathroom which comes in very handy when there are 5 of you trying to get ready at the same time. The property has everything that you need and more. Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy. The beds are very comfy too. Cannot wait to book again for another trip. 100% can recommend x

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Oct 2020

  • "Brilliant holiday home, especially for a family of 6 as we all had our own bathroom and plenty of room upstairs to spread out."

    Excellent location as just a 5-10 min stroll to all the main attractions. The house has everything you need for a great trip, there was even tea and coffee and we really appreciated the little hamper of biscuits and wine and even some lovely doggy biscuits that went down a treat. Georgie was an excellent host, nothing seemed too much trouble. The kettle wasn’t working and she was there first thing in the morning with a new one! Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!

    Reviewed by Stacey5.0Sep 2020

  • "Kempton is perfectly located for exploring both Bowness and the wider Lake District."

    A home away from home, excellently equipped and spotlessly prepared and Georgie was always available at the eend of a phone if we needed anything. The "upside-down" layout is perfect for making the most of the location , even if the infamous Lake District weather did its best to try to obscure the view of the lake and surrounding areas. We wouldn't hesitate to book again.

    Reviewed by Andy5.0Aug 2020

  • "House was in a great location and provided us with a great base for exploring the surrounding area."

    Had a lovely week.

    Reviewed by Gail5.0Jul 2020

  • "Lovely house with everything supplied, We found two of the en-suite bathrooms a little cramped."

    All in all a lovely house with all the facilities of Bowness within easy waking distance

    Reviewed by Martin4.4Mar 2020

  • "The house was well-furnished, warm and comfortable as a base during the cold, wet conditions of 'Storm Dennis' in Feb 2020."

    The owner provided excellent information prior to our stay and maintained effective communications. Cooking facilities are good and there are plenty of thoughtful touches throughout the house - including local information, maps, guidebooks and a selection of CDs, DVDs and board games. The en-suites for each bedroom made life easy. The house provides easy access to the village for shopping and eating out, and is a great location from which to explore the Lake District.

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Feb 2020

  • "High standards, well equipped."

    Comfortable, the 3ensuite bedrooms were ideal. Good location, only a short walk from shops etc. Good parking

    Reviewed by Brenda5.0Dec 2019

  • "Four of us stayed over Christmas 2019 four days."

    It was the most relaxing and chilled four days of my life. We cooked Xmas and Boxing Day dinner in the well equipped kitchen. Plenty of utensils and pans etc. Very comfy lounge area and beds. Good communications with the host too. Cottage was decorated for Xmas with tree etc. Five mins walk from lake Windamere so ideal location. Definitely recommend.

    Reviewed by Adrian5.0Dec 2019

  • "Property is ideally situated between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere lots to do and great walks for dogs."

    Property has nice views of the mountains and lake from lounge and kitchen, Lots of rooms and very comfortable beds all on suite. We had a great time

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Nov 2019

  • "This is the second time we have stayed at this beautiful cottage."

    A lot of thought has gone in to providing many things you need on arrival, such as tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, cooking oil, salt, pepper, washing up liquid, washing powder, bottle of wine, cleaning materials etc. There is everything you will need in the kitchen, everything easy to operate, the cottage very comfortable, fast WiFi and plenty of information available for sightseeing. The location is unbeatable, so close to the town with everything on your doorstep and in easy striking distance of the touristy places that are a must see. We were very lucky with the weather having really only lost one day to the weather, the rest of the week was mostly dry, plenty of sun and mild. The booking process and arrival process was easy, and the owner Georgeene contactable if required. Thank you once again, a fantastic week and we were sorry we had to leave.

    Reviewed by Tim5.0Oct 2019

  • "We were disappointed with the view of the lake."

    It appears the trees may have grown up and the view is not like the information supplied. It seemed to us it was meant for young families but as elderly visitors ( and this is not a complaint) we should have appreciated one or two little alterations such as a grab rail in the shower.

    "Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and also for the nice email you sent to us, we are glad you had an enjoyable week. Many thanks for your feedback. As a point of clarification as we were a little confused by the comment regarding grab rails; the master bathroom does have both a grab rail and a seat in the large walk in shower and the large corner bath also has a grab rail, these are possibly just visible on our images". Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter John4.1Jul 2019

  • "Excellent accommodation, extremely comfortable and all the facilities necessary to make the holiday enjoyable."

    We had typical Lake District weather,wet and windy, but knew we had a warm and comfortable place to go back to in the evening

    Reviewed by Colin5.0May 2019

  • "Kempton was a lovely house in the centre of Bowness close to everything we needed and wanted."

    The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Would definitely recommend it and if we were to return to Bowness would book it again. The beds were comfy and we slept well.

    Reviewed by Louise5.0May 2019

  • "My family and I plus our Golden Retriever had a superb christmas at the Kemptons!"

    The house is fully equipped! Everything works well! Everything is within reach. The host is adorable and communicative! They left us a wine and a card plus a fully decorated house which was lovely! The organisation is excellent and professional from A to Z. The surroundings are amazing! We especially enjoyed a stroll around Windermere, Coniston, Buttermere etc! We are hoping to be back during summer!!

    Reviewed by Karla5.0Dec 2018

  • "Cottage was easy reach to walk to town centre, it was very homely, owner left ..."

    Cottage was easy reach to walk to town centre, it was very homely, owner left welcome milk and biscuits which was very welcome great holiday

    Reviewed by Megan5.0Dec 2018

  • "Five of us visited for a long week end."

    The standard of the house was excellent, extremely clean with everything you need to make your stay feel like home.Lovely view of the lake. Little extras which we didn't expect to have such as milk, ice cubes, a bottle of wine, tea, coffee and sugar were a nice touch. The owners were very accommodating, informing us that we could actually check in a little earlier than normal and also upon departure as our train was late in the afternoon allowed us to store our luggage at the house. The house is well located for easy access walking down into Bowness, plenty of local amenities only a few minutes walk away. Would totally recommend this property.

    Reviewed by Amanda5.0Nov 2018

  • "Great hosts, answered all our questions in a timely fashion and very helpful on the local area."

    As soon as we saw the kitchen we felt at home as they provided a slow cooker to use. We usually have to buy one and leave it at the property. The large bathroom was spectacular as we're used to a small one at home. The owners left a bottle of wine and a welcome note. We were so impressed with the place and them, that we left them a bottle of wine and chocolates!

    Reviewed by Alexandra4.7May 2018

  • "Lovely position for visiting around the area."

    Very helpful owners . Would definitely go again

    Reviewed by Krystyna4.1May 2018

  • "Great location."

    Good quality accommodation.good time had by all the party

    Reviewed by Paul5.0Apr 2018

  • "Following our booking with Sykes, Georgeene from the cottage kept me updated several times on the run up to our holiday."

    On arrival, entry to the cottage was easy. There was a box of chocolates, bottle of wine, litre of milk and a Christmas card waiting for us, which was much appreciated. There was a lovely Christmas tree and decorations to add to the Christmas spirit. Great location, minutes to the centre of Bowness, warm, comfortable, lots of information available for trips out etc, books, reading material, games, a bogey box, large TV on the wall, big fridge/freezer, well laid out functional kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and parking for 3 cars and wifi with a download speed of over 40 MB (wish I had that at home!). Of course, there is always room for improvement and some has been previously documented by other guests, but this hasn't affected how I rate this place. A lot of though has gone into this cottage so a big thank you, and yes, we would definitely return.

    Reviewed by Tim5.0Dec 2017

  • "No, any problems we had the owner dealt with immediately."

    Excellent service.

    Reviewed by Carole5.0Oct 2017

  • "The property is in need of some updates."

    The plumbing especially. Could really benefit from combi boiler as if shower in use couldn’t use kitchen water. Otherwise it was very nice. Location is perfect.

    Reviewed by Loraine4.0Oct 2017

  • "Booking through Sykes Cottages was quick and easy."

    Nicki sorted my questions out quickly and made the booking very speedy. The cottage is clean, had everything you needed and in a fab location. A couple of minutes walk and you are into the main town. Plenty of things to do and places to eat.

    Reviewed by Alison4.8Jul 2017

  • "Fabulous accommodation in a great location for an easy walk to the village and lake."

    Helpful and responsive owners too.

    Reviewed by Mal4.8Nov 2016

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Summary

  • Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite corner bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
  • First floor basin and WC
  • First floor kitchen
  • First floor dining room with sitting area and Juliet balcony.
  • Lake and mountain view
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric double oven and hob, microwave, family size fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • 2 x TVs with Freeview, fast stable WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair on request
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available
  • Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere
  • Windermere is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station
  • Private enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Local park close by for dog walks
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops and pubs 3 mins walk
  • Lake & Mountain View
  • Note: Check-in is 3pm, Check out 10am
  • Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday or Monday
  • However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind
  • Note: This property requires a refundable good housekeeping bond of £180
  • Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.

The property

The property is a beautifully-presented cottage, refurbished to a high standard and located just a few minutes walk to the village of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria and Lake Windermere.

Enjoying a beautiful view of Lake Windermere from the spacious lounge; shown on the image gallery, this lovely cottage is ideal for families and friends wishing to explore this stunning area within the Lake District National Park.

This upside down cottage has been designed to make the most of the lake and mountain views with the large and stylish living space on the first floor.

All the bedrooms are on the ground floor; the master suite has a spacious bathroom with bath & walk in shower and the other 2 bedrooms have smaller shower rooms.

Upstairs, you can enjoy the view of the Lakeland scenery from the Juliet balcony in the sitting room.

The superbly-presented generous living space on the first floor has a well-equipped kitchen and through an arch way there is a dining room with sitting area and a beautiful wooden floor.

After a full day exploring the area, you can return to your cottage to enjoy an alfresco meal or glass of wine in the delightful patio garden, or stroll to one of the restaurants by the lakeside, all on your doorstep.

This delightful cottage is in a superb location, being just five minutes from the village of Bowness-on-Windermere, with its excellent shops and eateries, whilst also having the lake shore on your door step.

In Bowness, there is the lure of the lake with cruises which go to Ambleside, or to the southerly tip of the Lake, where you can then hop on the stream train to Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite.

Here you can also explore the Lakes Aquarium or the Lakeland Motor Museum.

Younger party members will delight in Beatrix Potter, whilst those feeling more energetic can hire bikes and visit Grizedale Forest.

Alternatively, you can try watersports such as kayaking or stand-up paddleboards.

There are numerous pretty villages to explore and Ambleside, Grasmere and Coniston are all easily accessible from the cottage.

For walkers, you are really spoilt for choice and will find stunning scenery where ever you are, but Orrest Head at the top of Windermere village has spectacular views of the lake and surrounding fells.

This is the very spot that set Wainwright on his journey of writing his iconic Lakeland hiking books.

Take a walk here, marvel at the view, and you will discover why.

The choice is yours as this wonderful property and location has all to offer making it an inspired choice year round for your Lakeland holiday.

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.

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, cinema, 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 three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is 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.

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Note: Check-in is 4pm/ Check out 10am.
Note: Holiday start dates must be either Friday or Monday.
Note: The property sleeps max. 6 plus 1 infant.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter