The Heights

The Heights is a Fantastic property in a perfect location for visiting all the beautiful place’s that the Lake District has to offer.

It’s located within walking distance of Bowness on Windermere town centre where you’ll find plenty of shops, café’s, pubs and restaurants. You’ll also find the open top bus and boats doing day trips on Lake Windermere. The property had everything you could possible need, the beds were really comfy and with 2 car parking spaces it was perfect. We did have a problem with the water draining away in the shower & sink on the 1st floor. It was not too much of a problem, but the water did come over the shower tray a couple of times when having a shower making the floor a little wet as the water couldn’t drain away quick enough. We would highly recommend this property and wouldn’t hesitate coming back again in the future. Thank you.

Great location & view, complete with all requirements needed

Fabulous house, well equipped and clean.

The views were great. Our family enjoyed our stay. The location is close to centre and quiet.

Stayed here multiple times.

Very practical accommodation with 2 parking spaces; a real benefit in this area. There are lovely views of the Lake from the sitting room and kitchen on the top floor. Beware that there are 2 sets of steep stairs to the top floor but there is self contained accommodation on the ground floor for anyone who can't do stairs. Comfortable, warm and well equipped. The standard of cleaning on arrival was excellent. We had a small maintenance problem and the process of reporting could be improved. There is no direct option for such a problem. The 'chat' didn't work at all and even stated that I was not the name on the booking which of course I was! Such admin needs real improvement.

We were returning guests so knew what to expect but I still think this is a perfect place to stay for a Lakes break.

Beautiful living area at the top of the house with stunning views of Lake Windermere and the surrounding hills from both front and back. Three good sized double bedrooms with an additional kitchen on the ground floor. Car parking for 2 cars. Situated in Bowness but set back just enough to offer easy access to the delights of the town (inc. shops, pubs and eateries) and the lake but the solitude of this idyllic area when you shut the door. Great walks from the doorstep and easy access to the rest of the Lake District by car or bus. A truly wonderful place to stay.

Property in a great location with lots of amenities on the doorstep and good parking.

Great location with parking for 2 cars.

The ground floor bedroom has a musty smell and radiators need bleeding as they only heat up half way Water pressure not good and shower totally lost water on a couple of occasions . First floor bathroom shower looks old and in need of a refurb. Generally the property appears clean but look more closely under chairs and along skirting boards etc, the property could do with a deep clean. Kitchen is well equipped but does lack cupboard and drawer space. Freezer is located on ground floor which is 2 flights of stairs and ideally should be located in kitchen on the first floor. It is a self catering property after all. the beds are relatively comfortable but the bed on the bed on the ground floor has a huge dip in it.

Just a little inconvenient having to go to the ground floor to the freezer especially if you have mobility problems.

Once we arrived at the property the ground floor accommodation was very dirty.

I had to hoover up dust and cobwebs from behind the bed and bedside tables so I was able to plug in my phone charger. There was a damp musty smell that took a few days to disappear and even then it was only after I’d brought some air freshener. The facilities are very dated. In the ground floor kitchen the cupboards have clearly been damaged by water leaks. The washing machine too forever to do 1 cycle and the dryer didn’t work. The shower is only any good for washing your hair bent over the bath. Although there was another bathroom with a shower in it, that had very poor pressure and was constantly either too hot or cold, not ideal when you have children trying to shower. The upstairs kitchen was well equipped but lacked space to be able to provide a meal for 6 people. Because of this we ate out every night which made the stay a lot more expensive than it needed to be. The majority of the cupboards were filled with utensils and appliances so there was nowhere to put food away. For the amount of space that is available in 2 of the rooms I feel larger beds would be better- may be a larger double of even king size. It’s not designed for the larger person (the hubby not me) . I was glad to get home just to get some sleep. Again the dryer in the upstairs kitchen didn’t dry the clothes. Thankfully there was an airer we could use but had to limit what we put on it as it wasn’t drying quickly. Unfortunately I would not stay again.

The accommodation was clean and tidy.

The bottom bedroom is more of a self-contained apartment with its own kitchen washing machine cooker fridge, 2 chairs in the bedroom with a TV. So if you have elderly people in your party or anyone that has difficulty climbing stairs, this would be ideal for them. But the main living room, our family room with the kitchen and the rest of the amenities is on the top floor. So you do have to be able to walk 2 flights of stairs to get to this. Which gives you a lovely view over the lake and the surrounding area the location of this property, it's brilliant. You're literally a 5 minute walk, and you're in the town of Bo'ness on windermere my family, we all slept very well in their very comfortable beds we were there for nights

This accommodation is in a very central location.

It is clean, the sofas and beds are comfortable and the kitchens have everything you could possibly need. The outside space and parking were a bonus and the lovely views were better than expected. Our only gripe, which is minor, would be to have a shower fitted over the bath downstairs. There is currently a hand held spray. Overall we had a fantastic stay and would not hesitate to return.

We have had a lovely time at The Heights, excellent location, the property was in good condition and it was great that the kitchen contained things like condiments, foil, cling film, washing up products, tea towels etc.

The view is stunning and when the weather is kind, the little balcony and garden outside space is great. Our only negatives would be that the downstairs bedroom didn't feel as comfortable as the upstairs ones, possibly because it wasn't carpeted so didn't feel as welcoming, maybe carpet or a large rug in the room would make it feel less bare? A few times the shower fluctuated between hot and cold quite dramatically. The sofas and chair in the living area weren't very comfortable at all. But this didn't detract from us enjoying our stay, thank you.

Lovely house with great views from the top floor.

Spaciou and well equipped. Great dedicated parking space. Only issues were, front door didn't have a privacy blind and so had to have the door to the downstairs bedroom continually shut at night which made it hard to listen out for my children. Power shower wasn't very powerful. Only other issue was that there were no instructions for the washer / dryer luckily we found some by searching the internet. Otherwise we had a great stay and will be looking to book again in the future.

Ideal location.

Comfortable very clean. Made for an enjoyable holiday. This was our second time here and will definitely be back.

We were returning guests and absolutely love this place.

Perfect location for eating, drinking and shopping in Bowness itself but ideal for driving to the other places this beautiful county offers. The Heights has three good sized double bedrooms, all of which have been refurbished in the last year or so, and a top floor living area with views (front and back) an artist would pay for. Really comfortable and well equipped with tv’s in each of the bedrooms and a smart tv in the living room. Space for two cars to park and two kitchen areas located on ground and top floors. Can’t fault the place and just an ideal location for a very relaxing week in the Lakes.

A wonderful property in a super location for our short autumn break.

Had an enjoyable week staying at The Heights.

This holiday home is very modern and nicely decorated throughout as well as clean and tidy, with everything that you could possibly need for a self-catering stay. The ground floor is almost self contained, with a doubling up of both a kitchen and bathroom. The rear garden has a table and chairs and is quiet considering the proximity of the centre of Bowness. This house is situated on a hill (although there is a cut giving access to the Bowness main road) and given that the house has three levels people with mobility problems maybe have issues with this let. The car parking space immediately in front of the house can accommodate two small family cars satisfactorily. The only gripe with the property was a very slow draining sink in the mid level shower room (probably easy to rectify). I would recommend this house as a holiday location within the lively centre of Bowness and would certainly consider staying here again.

Very comfortable, clean and well located property as far as pubs, restaurants and nearby lake are concerned.

Excellent bus links to nearby Ambleside and Grasmere. Just wish the weather had been kinder to us!! Would definitely recommend this property.

Loved the property.

There are a lot of stairs so people will have to take that in consideration. Would recommend The Heights & would like to definitely book it again . A home from home . Clean & everything you needed was there .

A spacious and well equipped property that was perfect for our 5 days near the Lake.

We ended up being only 3 but accommodation would be great for three couples or a larger family. It’s on a hill so the short walks to the town or lake would still be a challenge if you were not relatively fit and able. Easy to start and finish occupancy via the security box which held the keys. Thank you.

Very practical place to stay.

Wonderful to have parking outside the door. Very convenient for shops and restaurants and there are some outstanding restaurants very close by. Convenient for buses and boats . Lovely vies from the sitting room with the advantage of a balcony as well as a garden? Unfortunately it wasn’t warm enough to sit out. Very comfortable and warm property which is very nicely furnished. I would warn that those with mobility issues might find the 2 flights of stairs to the upper sitting room, a challenge but of course there is a bed sitting room on the ground floor with a bathroom and kitchen. There are lots of good walks from Bowness which are not too high but which still afford great views. The higher fells are not too distant for the more intrepid. We greatly enjoyed our 2nd visit to the Heights and would certainly stay again.

We absolutely love this place which is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and located right in the heart of Bowness within a quiet hideaway but with easy access by foot to a selection of shops, pubs and eateries.

Accommodation is over three floors with what is effectively a self contained flat at ground level offering a large bed/sitting area with adjoining bathroom and kitchen. Two large double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and an open plan living area and kitchen on the top floor. Easily accommodated us with my wife and I using the ground floor and our son and his family the middle then coming together upstairs to eat and relax. Beautiful views to the front and rear of the property and a perfect base for getting out and exploring this striking area of natural beauty. It's also a great place to come back to after taking on the Cumbrian hills in our walking shoes, warm and cozy with plenty of chill space and a well equipped kitchen (or two) to replenish the body in readiness to do it all again tomorrow.

Our family had a lovely Christmas break, just wish the weather had been better.

Nice having two kitchens to cook the Christmas lunch. Great location in Bowness. If you want the best drink and atmosphere we recommend The Crafty Baa in Windermere. This is our 5th time at The Heights and we will be back.

Ideal base for Bowness, short walk to shops and local pubs.

Would definitely recommend and stay again.

We love this place and have stayed on a number of previous occasions.

Ideally located in the centre of Bowness. 3 good sized double bedrooms, the ground floor bedroom has had new flooring and decoration and is akin to a bedsit with its own kitchen and bathroom. Parking for two cars. Good sized living room on top floor with spectacular views from front and back, even washing the dishes is a joy with those mesmerising views. Very well equipped and warm. Quiet and serene despite proximity to the town. Absolutely loved it.

Lovely clean accommodation with lovely comfortable beds, kitchens had plenty of equipment to cook any meal you choose.

When you look out of the living room window the buildings to the left are the back entrances to shops and cafes a to minute walk, and it is only a ten minute walk to the main water front where all the various trip boats pick up, also that’s where you can get on an open top bus, finally Peter rabbits visitors centre is only two minutes away from this accommodation if you have kids it’s a must, loved it here I have no complaints about the accommodation

Excellent place to stay as there is good parking and you are so near to the shops, restaurants, bus stops and to the Lake.

The accommodation is spacious and comfortable with excellent views from the fron and back of the property There is lots of things to do and see in the area as well as so many interesting walks. There was not a great deal of information about how to leave the property at the end of the stay ie what to do with the bedlinen and towels. We followed the directions to leave the bin out for collection it had not been emptied when we arrived and it was not emptied whilst others bins were. It meant that 3 weeks rubbish would be in the bin which is far from ideal in this hot weather. I did report it to Sykes at the time.

Love this place and have stayed a few times.

Perfect location to stay and enjoy the stunning beauty of Cumbria and the Lakes but after a good day walking it’s just a stroll in to Bowness for a selection of pubs and restaurants. Place itself is spacious, warm and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen, TVs in bedrooms as well as the living room (on the top floor to capitalise on the view) and parking for two cars. Really can’t fault the place.

A very nice place to stay virtually in the center of Bowness surrounded by all the amenities close by ,the top floor is the kitchen and dining/sitting room with Panoramic views through floor to ceiling glass doors and windows anyone staying here top tip is go down directly facing the front of house past the T road sign there is a small staircase at the bottom puts you right out at the Albert pub saves walking round the way you drive in plus directly behind nr Jewsons yard exit the top way brings you out at the shops

Only complaint is that there wasn't much room in the kitchen to put foodstuff.

The property is in a fantastic location very close to town with great views of the lake and mountains front and back. Good sized bedrooms and comfortable living area. There was plenty of room for two couples. The two parking spaces were a bonus.

Had a brilliant stay.

Their was 5 of us my 2 boys 7 & 10, my mother in law, partner & myself. Beds were very comfy, had every thing we needed for cooking, cleaning etc. Loved having a downstairs bedroom, kitchen & bathroom as my mother in law stayed with us so made it easier for her. Sofas were comfy after a busy day. Brilliant location as was very near to shops, restaurants & not far from the lake. We would definitely recommend & would love to stay at the heights again.

We really enjoyed our stay at Christmas, perfect location in Bowness.

Our second time at The Heights at Christmas, cannot fault it.

Stayed at the Heights a few times and we love it every time.

Perfect location in the heart of Bowness, spacious and well equipped with spectacular views front and back. Really is a great place to stay to enjoy all that the lakes has to offer.

Nice townhouse, good location, has the basics required in self-catering with the added benefit of a parking space.

We booked The Heights for a walking weekend, usually we would stay in or near Ambleside, however, there was a scarcity of available properties so we booked to stay in Bowness.

We found the property great, close to town with dedicated parking, views of the Lake and mountains and plenty of room. We really enjoyed our stay and would return to The Heights and Bowness in the future.

Although we had a lovely week at the property my partner inadvertently left 3 summer jackets in one of the wardrobes.

Whilst we fully accept this is our fault, I did ring Lakelovers to explain the situation once we discovered the error a week after we returned to be told an investigation would take place and assured that the items would be returned (At our cost which we had no problem with) but since then we've heard nothing?? Logically, you would think the cleaner would come in and discover the clothes in the wardrobe, immediately assume they'd been left in error and report this back to the office, a fairly simple process given the tight turnaround timescales from one letting to the next. So, I'm very surprised and disappointed that we haven't been contacted with any type of feedback, good or bad. This reflects badly on Lakelovers as a company as it comes across as a lack of responsibility for ignoring a genuine request, and the lack of aftercare once the holiday is over.........The biggest mystery? Where did the jackets go??

The beds in the upstairs bedrooms are very low and so are difficult to get into and out of, though comfortable enough once you get in.

Hi, We had a lovely stay and generally the Heights was very clean, comfortable and spacious.

On arrival I did phone to report the shower on the first floor was not working and that the shower on the ground floor had no bracket to hang the shower hand set so that you could stand under the shower. So on our first morning we all had to use the one shower on the ground floor with no bracket to hang the shower handset, it makes having a decent shower very difficult and is most annoying. I was told when I phoned that if there was no bracket then the maintenance team couldn’t just fit one, so I ordered one myself from Amazon which arrived the next day, we left it in place so hopefully the next people to stay will have a better shower experience. The first floor shower was fixed on Sunday but I am disappointed that it is not part of a check list to make sure the shower works before new guests arrive. The ground floor bedroom is a bit dated and there are no bedside tables and no bedside lights. Despite the above problems which could easily have been corrected before we arrived, we did have a lovely holiday and the Heights is perfectly placed for walking into Bowness.

The house was absolutely amazing, however we arrived early just as the cleaner arrived, we went round Bowness for a walk and the cleaner was only in the property for a very short time which we didn’t feel was long enough to clean the property fully to covid secure standards.

That aside we had an amazing week there and we will return to that property

The Heights was a last minute replacement for our favourite cottage in Ambleside that we had booked for May 2020 and rescheduled to May 2021 due to the pandemic.

We were advised at short notice that it had become unavailable due to a change of ownership. Sykes found us a short list of alternatives and we chose The Heights which worked worked out very well but wasn't our first choice.

Bread bin dirty, toaster dirty, bread board smelled, used dirty dishcoth left out, had to buy disinfectant to clean washing up brush before use, carpet hadn't been hoovered, dirty utensils had to wash them before use, had to empty dishwasher, no oven trays, cupboard full of glasses but no beer glasses.

Couldn't use bathroom basin on middle floor cos wouldn't drain properly. Info folder absolutely stuffed full of old ripped leaflets, no order and of no real use.

Great location due to closeness to the high street but being perfectly quiet at night.

Lovely balcony on the top floor. Well equipped for cooking.