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Oak Cottage

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Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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21 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a 4 night stay at Oak Cottage."

    It is very well situated in a nice quiet area, but only a short walking distance from Bowness. There are lots of things to see and do in this area. The interior of the cottage is modern and probably recently decorated, with quite good quality fixtures and fittings. However, it was let down by not being particularly clean and by sloppy housekeeping. Some of the wine glasses, the teapot, baking trays, tin opener and other cutlery were not clean. The skirting boards, some surfaces, floors (especially under beds) were very dusty, and there were cobwebs and spiders (mainly in the kitchen). The vacuum cleaner did not work (it turned on, but there was no suction, and it also needed cleaning). The duvet covers were not buttoned up and the bottom sheets were not ironed and were very creased. The plants outside bordering the entrance needed cutting back. Bearing in mind occupants have to be out by 10am and the next lot can’t enter until 4pm, that really should leave reasonable time for proper cleaning and maintenance. So it was disappointing. It would be useful to have some hooks on the doors (particularly in the bathroom) to hang clothes and maybe also a shelf there for toiletry bags. And somewhere for coats near the front door...? This could all be easily fixed. Overall, we still enjoyed our holiday in this beautiful part of the country.

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry to hear of the issue that you experienced regarding the cleanliness of the property. We would like to add that had we been aware, we would have attended to resolve. Thank you The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Deborah2.8Aug 2024

  • "We have throughly enjoyed out stay at oak cottage, the house was lovely and clean and comfortable, great location only a short walk into the centre of bowness."

    Great having private parking and it been dog freindly property. Would stay again if visiting the area again.

    Reviewed by Paula5.0Jun 2024

  • "We had a great week at Oak Cottage."

    The house is exactly as it states. Excellent location for shopping, eating, and local dog walks. The house is full modern up to date quality furnishings and fittings, making it easy to work everything in the property. One thing I would say is to put a wee description in about the back garden. It is a small courtyard that has flagstones, no grass. There is ample room to sit out and have your morning coffee, or eat alfresco. The front area also has flagstones, which is very nice to sit out when the weather is good. All in all very good. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Nichola4.4Jun 2024

  • "This was the 2nd year running that we've booked this house."

    The house and location are perfect for us butthos year we had a few issues. Firstly, we had some chilly evenings and mornings and neither the gas fire or underfloor heating downstairs worked. The shower on the top floor sometimes wouldn't shut off. The throws for the settees smelt like they hadn't been washed and still smelt of dog. The guttering at the front leaked and rain drips down the outside wall and drips loudly onto the window sill making us close the window at night due to the noise. The batteries in the automatic kitchen bin need replacing as do the the ones in the top bedroom TV remote control. There were no dishwasher tablets. Cutlery laying in the bottom of the dishwasher. There was a dirty/greasy tray in the bottom of the oven. Other than these cleaning and maintenance issues our stay in the cottage was great and if these issues could be rectified we would book it again.

    Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that you had an enjoyable stay. We were not aware of the issue that you experienced with the heating, and the shower. Thank you for letting us know of the issues, and we will pass them onto the relevant teams. We take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gary3.8May 2024

  • "Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated with everything you need."

    Good location, nice dog walk nearby down by the bowling green. Only downside was the mess on the car from the birds in the tree outside, nothing you can do about that really. Also I think the back patio could be a bit more appealing, perhaps some outdoor planters, it was a bit bare.

    Reviewed by Norman5.0Apr 2024

  • "Love the house 2nd visit might look at booking again some time soon"

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are glad you love the cottage. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emily5.0Mar 2024

  • "Extremely high quality level of all facilities at the property."

    Excellent location, minutes away from local amenities eg shops, cafes & restaurants. Highly recommended.

    Thank you very much for your lovely comments, and we are glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jack5.0Feb 2024

  • "We had a fabulous stay at Oak Cottage and would love to come again."

    The children especially liked having a tv in every bedroom. This was our first time in the Lake District and the cottage was a great base to explore. We loved the modern amenities in the cottage. We had some great walks with fantastic views, and hired a boat on the Lake for a couple of hours. Would love to come back in the summer months. 10/10

    Reviewed by Michelle5.0Oct 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in a quiet yet convenient location, would stay again if visiting the area"

    Thank you for your kind review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Sep 2023

  • "Oak Cottage is a wonderful home situated in the middle of Bowness on windermere."

    The owners have furnished the property to a very high standard and provided everything you would need for a stress free holiday. The location could not be surpassed, shops restaurants etc are a five minute walk from the front door, but the cottage is in a quiet and peaceful location. We have stayed in many properties in the Lake District in the past but Oak Cottage certainly tops them all. If we were to return to Bowness there is nowhere else we would want to stay. We had a great holiday and our accommodation was the icing on the cake. There was a small issue with the blind in the twin bedroom, it wouldn't open, but probably something that is easily fixed, didn't cause us any problems as we only used the room for sleeping in and the blind would have been closed anyway. Sorry for even mentioning the blind because this is a wonderful cottage, and these things do happy. Oak Cottage is a wonderful place to stay and we would recommend it to anyone wanting to stay in Bowness.

    Thank you for your lovely review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Oak Cottage. We spent long hours designing somewhere that we would like to stay ourselves. Thank you for notifying us about the blind, this has now been reported to the maintenance team We look forward to you staying at Oak Cottage again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cecil5.0Jul 2023

  • "Prime location for our needs."

    well appointed cottage in great order probably the best one we have stayed in. Would have no hesitation in recommending a stay here. Thanks for use of your comfy home

    Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by William5.0Jun 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage, facilities were fab, beds were so comfy!"

    Lovely spot, everything within minutes that you need.

    Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are glad that you enjoyed everything that the property and area have to offer. Lakes Cottage Holidays Owner Relations Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0Jun 2023

  • "Excellent location and lovely property"

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Apr 2023

  • "A great cottage, well situated, decor & fittings excellent."

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Mar 2023

  • "Lovely place."

    We really enjoyed this cottage. The location and parking are excellent, it was clean and well equipped, the owners have obviously spent a lot of money and it was appreciated, everything is just better quality than most self catering, from the light switches to the toaster. Lots of glasses and mugs etc, the only thing it would benefit from are a couple of hooks on the back of the doors , especially the bathrooms. We would stay again without hesitation. Enjoyed the Christmas decorations too. Thanks

    Reviewed by Philippa5.0Nov 2022

  • "The cottage and location were fantastic."

    However we requested a travel cot which I was told would not be equipped with cot sheet. I was informed this would be a standard size mattress so I accordingly took my own cot sheet and mattress topper.There was no mention it would not have a mattress included. On arrival there was no mattress with the cot. I rang the help line - 01244 617646 on the Saturday and again in Sunday and was assured by Sue and then Fiona it would be sorted. I was asked to leave the key in the key safe if we went out the next day so this could be looked into. I heard nothing further. No feedback whatsoever. We had to use towels as a cushion against the base of the cot for our 8 month old grandson! Needless to say he did not sleep well the whole week. It’s a shame we didn’t have the courtesy of a returned call as I will not be booking with Sykes again.

    Reviewed by Gabrielle3.1Aug 2022

  • "The cottage was fantastic, really nicely done and comfortable, great location."

    Reviewed by Anna5.0Aug 2022

  • "Great property, it had everything you wanted (and more)."

    Very well equipped and a great location. No negatives at all.

    Reviewed by Matt5.0Jul 2022

  • "An excellent cottage with fantastic equipment."

    All high spec and everything considered for a relaxing stay. Superb location and couldn't ask for more.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2022

  • "Excellent accommodation, very well furnished all fittings and fixtures of the highest quality."

    I would definitely recommend the property and would look to stay there in the future.

    Reviewed by Nicholas5.0May 2022

  • "Really lovely high spec cottage in a great location."

    A lot of thought has gone into using the space well. A couple of comments to improve would be to add hooks in the bathrooms for towels and certainly in the main bedroom more storage space. The only other downside was the bird poo but appreciate nothing can really be done about this

    Reviewed by Lynn4.7Apr 2022

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, all of which are inspected and graded by the English Tourism Council, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

  • Over three floors with three bedrooms
  • 1 x second floor super king size bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite walk in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x king size bedroom with Smart TV
  • 1 x twin bedroom with Smart TV
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner, double oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • Second-floor utility
  • Sitting room with gas flame effect wood burner
  • Gas central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and a gas effect wood burner
  • x4 Smart TVs, WiFi
  • Fuel, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Electric vehicle charging point (£50 additional charge)
  • Front garden with patio and seating, rear garden with patio, furniture and bike storage
  • One well behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles

The property

Oak Cottage, a three-bedroom terraced cottage located in Windermere, Cumbria, is a fantastic place to stay.

Enjoying a fantastic location within the Lake District National Park and close proximity to the famous Lake Windermere, Oak Cottage is a fabulous pet-friendly dwelling for a group or family of six, plus their canine companion, who are looking to explore the Lakes.

Park-up on the driveway with space for two cars, plus an electric charging point, before unloading your bags and making your way into your new home-from-home.

Be greeted by a delightful front patio where you can savour your morning coffee as you watch the world go by.

Step into the sitting room, where you can look forward to relaxing evenings with loved ones in front of the gas flame effect woodburner, as you select your favourite show from the Smart TV.

Make your way through to the kitchen/diner, where the chef of the group will have everything, they need to conjure up flavourful meals, ready to be savoured at the dining table for six.

If the weather is nice, why not enjoy your favourite tipple out on the rear patio where you can savour the last of the day’s sunshine?

Climb the stairs to the first floor, where you will find two well-presented rooms, a king-size and a twin, each with a Smart TV and served by a contemporary shower room.

On your way up to the second floor, there is a handy cupboard housing a washer/dryer, perfect for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh!

Enter into the final bedroom, a large super-king-size with en-suite shower room and Smart TV, the perfect space for those who prefer a little more privacy!

Explore the local town, where you will find a delightful selection of pubs and restaurants right on your doorstep, including The Orrest Head Bar, The Windermere Speakeasy and The Lamplighter Dining Rooms, each offering tasty meals and a night off from the kitchen.

Outdoor enthusiasts will have found their haven, with an excellent selection of watersports on offer on the renowned Lake Windermere, including sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, as well as scenic walks up the viewpoints of Orrest Head and Queen Adelaide’s Hill which offer breathtaking views over towards the Langdale Pikes.

For those looking to learn more about the local area, the Windermere Jetty Museum and the wonderful World of Beatrix Potter Attraction are sure to impress!

Continue on towards Ambleside, where you can explore the fascinating site of the 2nd-century Ambleside Roman Fort, the Armitt Library & Museum Centre and the picturesque 70-ft waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force.

Further afield, you will find Grasmere, where you can wander the former home of the great poet, William Wordsworth, hike along the Grasemere Waterfall Walkways or explore the depths of the nearby Rydal Cave with Rydal Mount & Gardens close by.

For a getaway to the Lakes like no other, choose Oak Cottage.

Explore the local town, where you will find a delightful selection of pubs and restaurants right on your doorstep, including The Orrest Head Bar, The Windermere Speakeasy and The Lamplighter Dining Rooms, each offering tasty meals and a night off from the kitchen.

Outdoor enthusiasts will have found their haven, with an excellent selection of watersports on offer on the renowned Lake Windermere, including sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, as well as scenic walks up the viewpoints of Orrest Head and Queen Adelaide’s Hill which offer breathtaking views over towards the Langdale Pikes.

For those looking to learn more about the local area, the Windermere Jetty Museum and the wonderful World of Beatrix Potter Attraction are sure to impress!

Continue on towards Ambleside, where you can explore the fascinating site of the 2nd-century Ambleside Roman Fort, the Armitt Library & Museum Centre and the picturesque 70-ft waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force.

Further afield, you will find Grasmere, where you can wander the former home of the great poet, William Wordsworth, hike along the Grasemere Waterfall Walkways or explore the depths of the nearby Rydal Cave with Rydal Mount & Gardens close by.

For a getaway to the Lakes like no other, choose Oak Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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