Sandown

What a fantastic house this is, will definitely use again.

The communication between myself and the owner was great, they also allowed us to enter early as the house was ready, there is lots of parking, I would say the only downside was the the main road with no path onto it. So you have to watch little ones when going out. We made a point for telling them the stone bench opposite the house was special its a sun trap ! they sat there with an adult until we were all ready ( there was 8 of us plus a dog!) But saying that it is a fantastic location in between Windermere and Bowness on Windermere. Bus stops right outside the property and is easy to get around the Lake District if you don’t want to use the car. Thank you for a lovely weeks holiday.

Lovely house.

Situated in a great location in between both villages of Windermere and Bowness. Parking at the house for 3 cars is a rare bonus. The house was spacious and very clean and tidy with all the facilities included. En suite in every bedroom was another ideal addition allowing privacy for everyone Our party of 7 had a fantastic time and will definitely return.

Perfect for our family get together.

The home was immaculate and the location perfect. Thanks so much

As a group of friends we had an amazing stay at Sandown.

The house was lovely and clean and had everything we needed. Location was important to us and this house didn’t disappoint! It’s perfectly situated within easy walking distance of both Bowness and Windermere with so many shops, restaurants and pubs to choose from. Comms with Georgie were great and she provided lots of info to make the most of our hols. We would definitely recommend booking Sandown when visiting the Lakes.

Property was very comfortable.

Good parking and excellent position for walking, travelling, and using public transport. Our only possible negative was that the shower cubicles are a bit small for some of our party. However, we had a good holiday and we would book again if staying in Bowness.

The property suffers from serious damp especially on the ground floor bedrooms which affects clothing which smell must after afew days and not helped by the heating thermostat being on the first floor so the heating shuts down when the round floor is till below the target set.

The towel rails in the bathrooms are on the central heating system so the towels don't really dry - the rail in the right hand back bedroom also needs attention as it has a lot of air in it. The sinks in the two right hand bedrooms and the kitchen drain very slowly. The oven pan and the BBQ grill were very dirty. Water pressure in the showers is very poor even when only one shower is being used.. The settees in the lounge have seen better days. The fire extinguisher bracket in the kitchen is loose and the CO2 extinguisher is quite well hidden in the Utilty Room. It should also be noted that there is only one means of escape - the front door.

Second stay at Sandown, beautiful spacious house in a great location, everything you might need is provided, would highly recommend.

Lovely place to spend a week!

Lovely home.

Had a fabulous time.

Really lovely weekend stay.

It was so nice & helpful having direct contact with the owner, which we have not experienced in the past, Georgie went out of her way to make this a very enjoyable stay. I would highly recommend this property.

We all had a wonderful time at Sandown , clean well equipped , would certainly recommend, ideally located, didn’t need the car all week .

Christmas at Sandown was amazing.

Spacious enough for 6 adults, a two year old and our Yorkshire terrier! The bedrooms were lovely and all extremely comfortable. Georgia had decorated the living room for Christmas and it was brilliant that there were 2 fridges! It is perfectly situated to walk into beautiful Bowness and Windermere. The whole week was absolutely magical and I would recommend a stay at Sandown to anyone!

Had another enjoyable stay with the family.

Lovely house with everything we could need. Looking forwards to staying again. Thanks.

This is indeed a delightful and well located property which was ideal for me, my wife and family (4).

Facilities within 'Sandown' are geared for families and all six of us had plenty of private space when required. Restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance which made our choice of 'going out' a pleasure. The help and communication offered by the owner was of the highest standard. Everything was in place for our arrival and any questions we had during our stay were answered promptly. We all had a wonderful stay and would recommend this property in Bowness-on-Windermere to anyone visiting the Lakes.

We enjoyed a lovely week at Sandown, the property was very clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.

Great location, very short walk down the hill into Bowness or a short walk up the hill to Windemere, There is a bus stop right outside of the house which was ideal for hopping onto the open top buses ! Lots of space for parking at the property , we had three cars with us as we were a party of seven adults and a dog. There is a small park across the road which was perfect to walk the dog first thing in the morning and last thing at night. The welcome goodies were very much appreciated !!

Lovely property in a perfect location.

Owner was very welcoming and more than helpful in providing supportive information towards our stay to ensure we felt at home. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend to others. Thank you for your upmost hospitality and we very much appreciate you having us. Kind regards, Christopher et al

Sandown was perfect for family holiday and we will definitely return, brilliant location close to all the pubs and restaurants, great parking and spotlessly clean accommodation.

The communication with the owner georgie who couldn't be more helpful was a massive bonus also. We have stayed in countless property’s in bowness and sandown is by far one of the best

A well equipped home, spotlessly clean and in a fantastic position for access to Windermere and Bowness.

It was the perfect base for exploring the lakes!

Easy to reach other places by car, but so many places on the door step too! Minutes from the lake, seconds from pubs, shops etc. Perfect for chilled evenings in too!

Lovely spacious, cosy house which was in an ideal location.

Kitchen well equipped with crockery, pans etc. Bedrooms had comfortable bed with good quality bedding and en-suite was added bonus for own privacy. Owner left a beautiful hamper which was a lovely extra touch. Would return to property in warmer weather and recommend to family and friends. Thanks again for an enjoyable holiday Audrey and family.

A really outstanding house.

The facilities are second to none, and the local shops etc are all within easy reach. Made to feel very welcome by Georgie and looked after us really well. Will be looking forward to staying again in the future. A big thank you

Great property plenty of room for 6 adults 1 baby and a dog.

All the facilities and equipment that we needed were there. It is an ideal location and the private parking is a great bonus, we did not use our cars all week. The owner was very helpful and we even managed to get into the property earlier which was great. I would certainly recommend this cottage and will return again. Thanks for everything Georgie

Super holiday in ideally located property with adequate accommodation for three couples and a teenager.

First floor “L” shaped lounge/dining room provided a great space to eat and to chill out. Yes the en-suite shower rooms are compact but they a perfectly functional and there was plenty of hot water. Georgie’s communication by email and text was excellent and in our case even whilst she was travelling on her own holiday. Also thank you to Georgie for a lovely welcome pack.

Sandown was the perfect holiday home for our 2 families.

The house was exactly as described and the photos did not embellish it at all. The bedrooms were not huge but were big enough and with each room having it's own bathroom, it was ideal. The amount and quality of the public/shared space upstairs was more than enough for the 7 of us. The best part of the stay was the communication from Georgie which made us feel very confident that we had chosen the right place. Even though there were no problems, we were made to feel that if there was, she would have sorted it out for us. We would definitely stay here again.

We have just returned from a superb holiday staying at Sandown.

Brought back many happy memories of when I stayed here on numerous occasions when it was a b and b and belonged to the owner”s lovely late parents. The property is spacious, so ideally positioned that my parents who do have slight mobility issues could quite easily walk down to the lake and then they would get the bus back which stops directly outside the house. There were six of us and our dog and we found the house was ideal for us as a family. The owner is so lovely and we were made to feel very welcome with a lovely welcome gift and contact that if there was anything wrong we could contact her. Sandown and Kempton next door really are the perfect holiday cottages with parking directly outside and so handy for both bowness and Windermere. We loved the “upside down” accommodation as it was very warm but with the bedrooms being downstairs it kept them cool making it so ideal to sleep in. The living accommodation is spacious and serves well. We will most definitely be back to stay here. Thank you for a truly immense holiday.

Conveniently situated for access to Windermere, shops, buses and restaurants.

Plenty of parking space. Lounge and dining area were spacious. On the downside there wasn't any pavement outside the property so you were straight out onto the road when walking. Not able to enjoy the outside space due to traffic noise. Accommodation did not reach expected standard of cleanliness, Placemats not clean, grill pan and oven very greasy and dirty, all showers in en suites very small and had black mould in them. The light switch on the wall of the single bedroom did not work and we had to change a blown bulb in the lamp. Kitchen equipment could do with updating.

The house is amazing probably one of the nicest properties we have stayed in Excellent location Owners very helpful, left a lovely welcome pack and maintained a personal contact by email without being intrusive Would highly recommend

We had a fabulous holiday in Sandown.

There were 4 adults and 2 children and we all felt we had plenty of space. The house is well resourced and very comfortable. The house is in an excellent location: you can be in the heart of Bowness in minutes and Windermere is only 20mins walk away. There is a bus stop just outside which is great for accessing the nearby towns in an open top bus! Georgie is a very thoughtful host and communication with her was excellent.

my family and i have just returned home after spending our holiday at Sandown.

we all had a lovely time and could not have asked for anything more,

The house is comfortable and the location is perfect, both Bowness & Windermere villages are in easy walking distance.

Georgie has been amazing throughout, keeping us informed & in touch when we had a query.

A very clean and spacious 4 bedroom house situated on the main road into Bowness, only 5 minutes walk to the local amenities.

Ideally suited to families/couples and having parking space for 4 cars is a bonus. Would have no hesitation in recommending this property. Only 1 minor comment, there was no baby gate at the top of the stairs and we had our 2 year old granddaughter there so we had to be careful but I am sure if we had asked the owners (who were excellent), a gate would have been provided.

We had a great holiday and the house was very central and was very comfortable and was very clean and tidy.

A lovely comfortable spacious house in a great location for our family (2 adults, 3 teens and our dog).

It's in a great location for exploring Lake Windermere with lots of lovely pubs, restaurants and shops within a 5 minute walk. The kitchen has everything you need, the utility was very handy and the open plan living/dining area worked well for us. The bedrooms are comfortable and it was great having four ensuite shower rooms with the teenagers. Overall a great holiday at Sandown.

Our stay at Sandown was amazing.

There were 7 of us. My husband, myself and our daughter (11yrs). Both our sons and their partners. The bedroom set up was ideal, as we could all have our own ensuites. There was a very large lounge/diner upstairs where we could all relax together. Also a kitchen and laundry room with extra toilet. The house couldn't have been in a better location. Just a few minutes walk from centre of Bowness and the lake. With plenty to do close by. Altho we took some essentials with us, it wouldn't have been a problem if we had forgotten, because the owners had thought of absolutely everything. The accomodation was very clean and comfortable. Plenty of parking on drive( we had 2 cars but easily room for a couple more ) We arrived an hour before checkin time. We had already been told we could park up early allowing us to go into Bowness, however when we arrived,the owner Georgie, was just finishing up, so gave us the keys a bit early. She was very helpful and friendly. We paid a security bond ( quite understandable) which was returned to us as soon as we had left. We nearly always stay self catering and have stayed in some lovely places over the years. I can definately say that Sandown is up there in our top couple of places. We all had an amazing holiday and I would recommend Sandown to anyone. I hope we get to stay there again very soon.

Sandown was a beautiful spacious house with everything we needed, great location for both Bowness and Windermere village.

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay in Sandown.

The property was very well presented and clean on arrival with everything we needed. It has ample living space for for our family holiday (6 adults, 1 child and 1 dog). The bedrooms were reasonable size, although the bathrooms were on the small size. Sandown is well located with easy access down to the lake, shops and lovely walks in the local area. Car parking was a great bonus so close to the town centre. The owners were welcoming and allowed us to us the car park as soon as we arrived which was early. And also early access once the property was ready. We would consider returning again in the future.

Great location between Windermere and Bowness, albeit there is noticeable traffic noise given the proximity to the road itself, very good parking, however, if you have a dog please note that there is no "enclosed" garden area to let your dog out of the house unattended, there is a small park/grass area over the road where you can walk them in the evening.

En-suite to each bedroom, however, they are extremely small and challenging for any one with mobility issues with all but one bedroom having the wash basin in the room itself which is an indication of the size of the en-suite.

A clean, well equipped and very comfortable holiday home.

Well situated for visiting the local shops and cafes and easy walking to the lakeside. All en suite rooms was a bonus, even if on the small side. Would recommend this holiday home for family groups.

The house is in an idyllic spot and is well equipped.

However, the description states ample parking and small patio area but did not mention that there is no enclosed outdoor space. We found this extremely challenging with a dog even though the house is very dog friendly. It was not relaxing plodding over to the park at 7am in my pyjamas nor at 10pm and we were fortunate that we had good weather. I would recommend this house to anyone staying without a dog, but I would suggest that dog owners think twice.

The house was excellent, spacious, plenty of parking, easy access to shops and facilities.

Really very good.

We went with a wide age range (9-84) and it met all of our needs.

Details accurate and communications were excellent.

Lovely house for a family holiday.

Centrally located, can easily get out and about from the house without using car. Great off road parking.

Had a great stay at this property, there’s plenty of rooms, great facilities and brilliant location.

Would highly recommend this place.

Had a fantastic stay at Sandown, 4 Adults, 1 Toddler and a dog and we had plenty of room and the home had everything we needed!

Could not ask for a better location, On the main road of Windermere with a few minutes walk into the town and a lovely place to eat opposite. Brilliant communication with the owner and quick return of the housekeeping bond - Overall had a brilliant stay in Sandown and hope to come back soon! Thank you!

A very comfortable stay, with all equipment we could need.

The bathrooms are a little small, but once we got used to them we were fine. We had a slight problem with one of the beds, but we contacted the owner and they came to sort it out with half an hour. Would highly recommend and would like to stay again in the future.

The en suite was extremely small so anyone who is large framed or has disabilities would be unable to make use of this facility.

There is a toilet upstairs which is spacious as it is in the laundry room but no shower. Apart from the bathroom everything was lovely.

So nice to stay somewhere where cleanliness is important especially in these times.

The dining room and lounge were spacious and plenty of room for 6 people in the house. Everything we needed (and lots more) in the utility room and kitchen. We much appreciated having all bedrooms en suite. I would definitely recommend Sansdown.

The bedrooms on the ground floor were beautifully cool for us during the heatwave.

Well equipped accommodation with some really useful information given about local restaurants/amenities. We had an amazing meal in the pub opposite on our last night. Thank you for your recommendation !!

Sandown is in a fabulous location.

Parking for 3 cars with plenty of room. House immaculately clean, warm and welcoming. The kitchen lacked nothing at all and we loved the open plan dining/living area. Bedrooms all very comfortable and a good size. Bonus that all were en suite - small yet perfectly functional and super clean. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and hope to return in the not too distant future.

The house is ideally situated, having a great choice of eateries and shops within easy walking distance.

It is very comfortable and well equipped. The owners communication was excellent, as was her quick return of the housekeeping bond. We had a great time and would not hesitate to recommend Sandown.

Faultless experience!

Great location, exceptionally clean! Every facility a home could offer. Great location, minutes walk from every bar, restaurant and shops. 5 minuets walk from the lake. I would highly recommend this property to anybody.

Sandown is a great holiday home.

It has 4 decent size bedrooms with the beds being comfortable. It has everything and a bit more that you need. There was 6 adults in our party and still plenty of room the dining room and lounge are a very decent size with plenty of room for you all. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants near by, there is one just across the road and the Westmorland just down the road on the right hand side which in our opinion is the best, do try there topside and veg pie you won’t be disappointed. To get to the rest and the town it is down hill, but a great place. We would definitely stay here again if we come up that way also if you are taking a dog like we did, you can take it in all eating places and pubs and taxis will also take them. Great holiday place.

Delighted with our stay at Sandown.

Beautiful spacious property. Immaculately clean, very well equipped and all rooms being en-suite is a bonus. The house for us was the perfect location. Loved it. Would recommend and would hope to visit again in the future.

Well presented accommodation, clean and with all necessary facilities.

Easy walking distance to both Windermere and Bowness and with easy access to major roads to travel to different areas of the Lake District. Four good size ensuite bedrooms, although showers are cozy. Would definitely stay here again.

Sandown is a lovely holiday home to stay in.

It was plenty big enough for family of 7, with shower and toilet in every room, we were never in each others way. The living and dining room area is very spacious, we enjoyed the selection of board games and books the owners provided. The kitchen had plenty of crockery and cooking utensils to serve up family dinners (on the nights we stayed in). Sandown is within walking distance to Bowness, which we enjoyed exploring, many other attractions are within short driving distance too. We would definitely book Sandown again when we visit the Lake next time.

Much bigger than expected- perfect for what we needed and had a great time xx

This property was excellent.

4 bedrooms with great en suite facilities It was warm, roomy and most importantly - clean. Lots of storage space and the kitchen had all we needed. Georgeene (owner) couldnt have been more helpful. Very pleasant. Its close to Bowness (3 min walk) and Windermere (10 min walk). Tips: Opposite is a great little family run bar and restaurant, I recommend you go see Graham, he will look after you. If you fancy a woodland walk to Bowness instead of the main road, there's a little (great for the dog) walk up by the school and through the woods. I would definitely recommend this property, its close to everything you want from the Lakes. I hope to book it again next year. x

This is an ideal location with plenty of eating places all within walking distance.

We did feel the kitchen area is in need of a little update ,the cooker in particular .

A fantastic property in a great location.

It was very clean and the living/dining areas were nice and large but a had a cosy feel. Each bedroom having an en-suite was ideal. Plenty of parking space too which is often difficult to find in the Lakes. Would highly recommend and definitely would stay again.

Sandown was a lovely cottage, situated in a perfect spot for exploring all the Lakes and places of interest.

It met all our needs and we all had a fantastic holiday. We went out everyday and spent the evenings relaxing. We would definitely go back there again. Liz McGuigan.

Although the upper floor was spacious we all thought the shower in particular and the toilet area in two of the bedrooms were very, very small.

One had very bad mould in the shower. I would have used the vacuum cleaner there had it not thrown out more dust than it picked up. Maybe it's time for a repaint. On a positive side having hot water and heating readily there was good. ----------------------- OWNERS REPLY We appreciate guests leaving feedback but on this occasion we would like to clarify the comment saying there was mold in one of the showers. Should the guests have looked in the house manual there is a maintenance note in the front of the book explaining that unfortunately some previous guests had spilt some permanent black hair dye in one of the showers and unfortunately this has stained the shower tray in addition to the trim so the whole thing will need replacing. As this is not a job that we are able to do within the short change over time we have on a Friday and we are fully booked for the year, it is a maintenance issue we will sort out when we close down for the winter. It is however, quite obvious that this is not mold but a bad stain as the bathrooms were fully refurbished in February of this year.

This was the first time we had used Sykes Cottages.

The house looked a bit shabby on the outside but inside it was well equipped and the living space was very pleasant and open. It suited the needs of our three generations family very well, being near the town of Bowness but with four en suite bedrooms and parking for all three cars. There was a power cut one evening and we appreciated the fact that the owner sent us a text to tell us what time the power was due to be be put back on and offering to bring us some candles. We would be very happy to use this accommodation again.

We booked Sandown, as we were taking all our family on holiday with us whilst we took up a charity challenge and wanted to be based closed to where the activities were taking part.

The house provide the best base for this, the accommodation met our needs, and provided all parties with en-suite facilities, which when there are 3 generations in the party makes life far easier. The house is situated perfectly for walkers and holiday makers alike. Perfect access by foot, bus and car.

The house was great and very handy for Windermere and Bowness, both walking distance.

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Overall, we had a really good weekend and enjoyed our stay. The beds were very comfortable. 2. Some of us found the shower cubicle a bit tight for room. 3. 10.00a.m is a very early deadline on leaving day,we just about managed it but it was a struggle.

Great location for exploring the Lakes.

Would definitely stop here again

We booked Sandown for a family birthday weekend.

The facilities were more than I expected for a self catering cottage with touches like tea, coffee, sugar supplied. There is ample space for seven people in the cottage and each room has an ensuite (compact but fine). Just one of the couples thought the mattress could do with replacing on their bed. Otherwise we were happy with what we got for the price. The location is perfect for strolling into Bowness to eat, drink and explore. I think we would return to both Sandown and Bowness in future.

We were five of us in the group .

Originally six were planning to travel . The cottage was clean , had all the amenities and close to the lake,restaurants and convenience stores but away from the crowd . The cottage is also equipped with all the information of tourist attraction and walks . All rooms were ensuite .there was a nice dining area and a spacious lounge .

Slight issue with toilet in one room and the door in another but overall would stay again.