Apple Tree Cottage
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- No pets
Description
Apple Tree Cottage is a wonderful old stone-built semi-detached home on the Merewood Estate, one mile from Troutbeck Bridge, located exactly midway between Ambleside and Windermere, and just a short walk from Lake Windermere.
This spacious cottage is suitable for a couple who wants to enjoy the stunning countryside while being close to the various attractions and activities available in the area.
This cottage boasts a light and airy open-plan living space from which you can see Lake Windermere across the fields and through the trees at certain times of the year.
Outside, there are two patios where you can sit back and relax with a cool drink at any time of day, and you're invited to utilise the communal lawned areas that surround the cottage.
Across the road from the cottage is the Cragwood Country House Hotel, which features a restaurant and afternoon tea and coffee.
The hotel also offers a fantastic outside area where you can sit with a drink and enjoy the wonderful views of the lake.
The cottage is adjacent to the Lake District Visitor Centre at Brockhole, which has gardens, treetop nets, a treetop hike, laser clay shooting, archery, bike hiring, and a cafe.
From here, lake steamers pick up passengers to sail up to Ambleside or down to the lively towns of Bowness and Lakeside.
There are also some charming walks and bridleways to explore directly from the door of this Lake District cottage, up into the beautiful Troutbeck Valley and across to Wansfell, as well as the gardens at Holehird, which are run entirely by volunteers and are an enchanting and inspiring place to explore.
This lovely home, Apple Tree Cottage, is ideal for a romantic getaway at any time of year.
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Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- Wifi
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- National Park
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
What guests are saying
This was our 2nd visit to Apple Tree cottage.
We had a very enjoyable week in this well equipped and comfortable cottage. Great that a bus stop is at the end of the drive, so hardly used the car. We slept really well, after our days out in a very quiet location at night. Would recommend and we hope we can come back for a third time.
Apple Tree Cottage was perfect for our needs.
As part of a gated holiday complex it feels secure, and the level of accommodation suited us well, with all the facilities one can ask for. Also the complex is very conveniently close to the bus routes!
Apple tree Cottage is a wonderful, comfortable, well equipped place to stay.
It’s situated far enough from the main road that there’s virtually no traffic noise, but the location is excellent for exploring the lakes. We really enjoyed walks from the door on the local footpaths and bridleways as well as further afield and enjoyed coming back to our cosy home from home. The only minor downside is, as has been said before, the directions provided by Sykes. I went too far up Mirk lane looking for a T junction, as did some other people looking for the cottages and we both had to reverse back down the narrow lane.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed so much about the cottage and the location. We are sorry the directions were not clear and we will address this to make them better, thank you for alerting us to this. We too love the walks from the door and we feel so lucky to be able to access open countryside without the need for a car. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Nice cottage, in a good location the bus stops at end of road.
Really nice to have a place just for two people. The cottage seemed a little damp really needs some ventilation. Key safe is a great idea
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree Cottage. Your comments are really helpful, thank you and after identifying an issue with vegetation on an external wall, we have now rectified the issue. We agree, the bus stop at the end of the lane is such a bonus and makes travel without a car possible. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Apple tree cottage is a delightful holiday home, in a beautiful setting.
We have had a perfect holiday and will definitely be back again.
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are always delighted when our guests have a lovely time at Apple Tree Cottage. We are really glad that you enjoyed both the cottage and the beautiful surroundings. We do hope we can welcome you back sometime in the future. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Wonderful stay at Apple cottage, beautiful place in beautiful surroundings very comfortable and well equipped
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It makes us happy to know that you enjoy your time at our cottage and feel so comfortable there. We agree, the surroundings are indeed beautiful. We hope to be able to welcome you back sometime in the future. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
This holiday at Appletree Cottage was our fourth time of staying there we absolutely love being there.
Everything is there just a lovely place to relax and enjoy will hopefully be able to return later in the year. We were pleased with the Christmas decorations it made it feel like home and thank you to Caroline and Dave for leaving us a surprise gift very nice. We wish everyone a happy new year. Thank you x
Thank you for your feedback. We are really happy to know that you had such a wonderful time at Apple Tree over Christmas! We are delighted you feel so at home. Thank you for staying at Apple Tree - we would be extremely happy to welcome you back for your fifth stay whenever you are ready. Best wishes, much happiness and good health for 2025! With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Ideally situated to use the local bus service.
Parking immediately outside the front door. Very well equipped bungalow. The outside temperature dropped during our stay so the central heating needs to be reset. When staying at the Lakes in future, we would definitely use Apple Tree Cottage.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree. We agree with you, the parking at the cottage is indeed very welcome. We will review the heating settings, thank you for alerting us to this. There are instructions in the welcome book on the coffee table, outlining how to manually switch the heating on and off (in order to override the timer), but we will look at this again to ensure it is clear. Thank you for staying at Apple Tree Cottage and we would love to be able to welcome you back in the future. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Comfortable cottage & had everything we required.
A great base to see the area. We did find the lane but drove past as I thought my sat nav was taking me off road. There is no road sign or any indication there are holiday lets at the end of the lane. A sign would be helpful. Shower was good but the door is very narrow & feels like a tight squeeze to get in. We are certainly not plus size so this could be an issue for some.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree Cottage. We are pleased you arrived at the cottage ok in the end, but your comment about lack of signage on the road is really helpful, thank you and we are sorry you didn’t find it to be completely straight forward. We will double check with Sykes about the instructions they send to our guests. For future guests, if you are coming from Windermere direction (and heading towards Ambleside), after you pass Ecclerigg, the best landmark is the bus stop on the right on the A591 (which is opposite Craggwood Country House hotel). Turn immediately into the single lane track at the bus stop and then you will see a gate, which is the gate into the pretty little site which is home to Apple Tree Cottage. We take on board your comments about the shower door being a little narrower than expected. When we refurbished with new shower furniture recently, this was the design of the door and we agree, it does seem slightly narrower than we expected. We will rectify this when we next upgrade the bathroom and we hope it did not adversely affect your stay. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
The only problem is with the directions to the cottage on Sykes website.
You are directed into Mirk Lane, then asked to turn left at the T-junction. There is no T-junction, you arrive directly at the gate to the property. It would assist if Sykes could change the directions to reflect this.
Thank you for your feedback. Your comments about directions are much appreciated and we will pick this up with Sykes. It might be that they have changed the instructions they give to our guests as this seems to be a new issue. We appreciate you raising this with us and we will check this out.. We hope this did not adversely affect your stay and we are very pleased to know that other than this issue, you were happy with your stay at Apple Tree. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Lovely small cottage within small set of properties with countryside outlook.
Big enough for holiday needs and felt very safe and peaceful. Location does allow a short walk to the lake but you will probably need a car for longer lakeside walks if you want to avoid walking along the main road for some distance. Windermere town is a few miles away for provisions at supermarket. There are bus stops on main road at exit of property driveway so you can travel on these very cheaply along with being able to enjoy the view rather than concentrating on the road. We felt very comfortable at Apple Tree Cottage and would certainly love to come back.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree. Your description sums up how things are at the cottage perfectly, we couldn’t have described it more accurately ourselves! The bus service runs one way into Windermere and the other way into Ambleside, so is really handy and to echo your comments, the views (especially to and from Ambleside where you have stunning lake views) are fabulous. For hardy walkers, there are walks from the door, going directly up the back of the cottages onto the fells. For ease of access, you can walk across the road for lovely lake views at Brockhole (which you can walk into free of charge) and other than this, the bus or car is required. We are so glad you felt comfortable at Apple Tree and we would be delighted to be able to welcome you back. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Really enjoyed our week in this relaxing, peaceful, well equipped cottage.
Hope to be back. Thanks
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree and found it to be relaxing and peaceful. It is indeed a rather tranquil place, which we also appreciate. Should you wish to return in the future, we would be delighted to welcome you back. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Perfect.
Loved our stay. Everything we could need provided. Thank you. Will look forward to returning.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree Cottage. We are so pleased to hear that you felt the cottage had everything you needed and to describe it as ‘perfect’ is a huge compliment. Thank you very much! Should you wish to return in the future, we would be delighted to welcome you back. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Just had a lovely break at Apple Tree Cottage, warm and comfortable, plenty of hot water.
Well equipped, with everything you need to ensure a perfect stay. Well located for walking and sightseeing. Would definitely recommend this property. Couple of tiny recommendations, a small table next to the chair in the lounge area and a couple of pasta bowls would be helpful.
Thank you for your feedback - we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree Cottage so much. We love to hear suggestions for enhancing guests’ enjoyment, so thank you for both of your ideas, which are great. We will indeed add a small side table and some pasta bowls into the cottage as soon as we can. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
We very much liked Apple Tree Cottage and its facilties.
It was well laid out and very homely. Our only disappointment was the shower door. The access is very small and for someone with limited mobility due to suffering 3 strokes this did pose a problem especially over 7 days.
Thank you for your helpful feedback. We are extremely pleased that you liked Apple Tree Cottage and found it to be homely. We take on board the comments that you make about the shower door. This was newly fitted last year, but we will look to see if there is anything we can do to improve the access into the shower cubicle. Thank you for raising this issue, it is very important. It is worth noting, also, that there is a step into the shower cubicle, so for anyone with limited mobility, it could be a problem. We will look to redesign the bathroom in the future, but for now, we wish to make guests with limited mobility aware about this step into the shower. If you wish to have more information on this, please do have a chat with Sykes before booking. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
We have stayed at this cottage before.
We like the changes you have made to it.Its a very quiet cottage,with easy access to local ammenities,with a bus stop at end of lane.
Thank you very much for your comments. We are so pleased knowing that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree Cottage and are glad you like the changes we have made. It is great that you discovered the bus stop at the end of the lane! With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Lovely accommodation.
The area was just beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay. So quiet. Information folder that was provided was very handy. Kitchen had everything we needed for our stay and the little extras to greet us when we arrived were very welcome after our drive from Cornwall, thank you. We’d happily stay here again.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. Gosh, that must have been a long drive from Cornwall! From one beautiful place to another! It is fabulous for us to hear how much you enjoyed your time at Apple Tree Cottage - we are glad it was worth the drive! We would be delighted to welcome you back in the future. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
We love this cottage, this is our 2nd visit.
It's central to all our needs and it's like home from home.
Thank you so much for your feedback. It means a lot to us that you love this cottage! We do too and feel really pleased to be able to share it with our guests. You are delighted that it feels like home from home for you. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
We loved Apple tree cottage second time we have stayed there, its everything you could wish for in a holiday cottage, situated in a perfect position, we did the red route on Windermere ferry from Brockhole really enjoyed the day,hopefully be back next year.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and the location the property had to offer. We hope to see you again soon. The owner relations team - Lakes Cottage Holidays
We had a brilliant stay at Apple Tree Cottage and have no complaints at all.
The Cottage was larger than expected, beautifully decorated and spotless. It came fully equipped with everything you will need for your stay. The cottage is located in a perfect area only a short distance from all main locations that you may want to visit. The area itself is peaceful and quiet and you really do feel safe and comfortable. The cottage is cosy and has a homely feel to it which was great. We will definitely be returning in the future and highly recommend to anyone that is looking to stay in the Lake District.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We are so glad that you had such an enjoyable time at Apple Tree Cottage. We too love the peace and tranquility and feel really pleased that you were able to enjoy it too. We have tried to make the cottage as homely as possible so are happy knowing you did find it to be cosy. We would be delighted to welcome you back again if you ever wish to return. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
We had a lovely holiday at Apple tree cottage the weather could have been better but enjoyed it just the same.
What a lovely surprise that you had decorated inside for Christmas it was beautiful. This was our third holiday at Apple tree and we can’t fault it all hopefully we will be back next year. We wish everyone a very happy new year 2023. Josie and John baker Worcestershire
Thank you so much for your review - we are really pleased that you had a lovely time at Apple Tree over Christmas! We love it when guests return - so thank you for staying with us for a 3rd time! We would of course be delighted to welcome you back should you ever wish to stay in the future. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
Lovely place to stay !
Just far enough away from town centres. Really enjoyed our stay ! Thanks
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We love the fact that Apple Tree feels so peaceful and countrified and yet Ambleside and Windermere are so close and easy to get to. Exactly as you say, just far enough away from the town centres! With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
Just got back from a wonderful time at Apple Tree Cottage it was the first time for me and my partner staying in a cottage and it's a memory that will always be cherished.
The welcome tray was such a nice surprise and It's a lovely place that was well equipped for all our needs, ideally situated for exploring the Lake District. Already looking to when we can stay here again.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We are always so happy knowing that our guests enjoy their time at Apple Tree. We are so pleased that you had such a good time. Like you, we also love the position of the cottage and how easy it is to explore the Lake District. We would be delighted to welcome you back should you ever choose to stay again. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
Lovely comfortable cottage in pleasant surroundings would recommend
Thank you for your super feedback. We are so glad that you found the cottage to be comfortable and that you enjoyed the lovely surroundings. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
Perfect.
Thank you.
Property is smaller than it appears in the photos.
Washing machine did not work due to clogged and filthy filter. Rectified myself. Additional bin bags not provided. No dishwasher. Shower controls extremely stiff to operate and access to cubical very narrow. Man of XXL proportions would be unable to enter. Property is well positioned but over priced for what it is.
Thank you for your feedback. We are very sorry that you found certain aspects of the cottage to be under par. We have spoken with our cleaner and we sincerely apologise that the washing machine was clogged up - this has now been rectified. It is correct that there is no dishwasher in the cottage. We have never noticed that the shower controls are stiff, but will of course check this out. In terms of the size of the shower door, we cannot apologise enough. We have had newly installed shower doors recently and the model of the door, although looking great, produces a narrower gap than one would expect. We are really disappointed ourselves about this and are getting this fixed as soon as we possibly can. Please accept our apologies for this. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree cottage owners.
Lovely cottage, well decorated and spacious inside, also pleasant spaces to eat and sit outside.
Very good provision of cooking equipment and tableware. Only one criticism, entrance to shower is very tight, we are not big people but we still found it difficult.
Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you have enjoyed the outside spaces, front and back of the property. We too love these. Please accept our apologies about the shower door - we are working to rectify this as soon as we possibly can. We had new shower doors installed recently and are very disappointed that the design of the new doors means that the gap is not as wide as one would expect. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
We had a wonderful stay at Apple Tree cottage.
We were very comfortable and had everything we needed. Great location with access to some beautiful walks and other interesting activities.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you had such a comfortable stay at Apple Tree and that you enjoyed the location. We too love the location, especially being able to walk straight onto the fells (by taking the track behind the cottages). From there we can walk to Ambleside via various routes (one of which includes Wansfell Pike) or to Troutbeck. Maps advised!
Excellently located for touring the area with road, ferry and bus links within walking distance.
Very well equipped. Not so much a criticism as a comment. The shower entrance door is exceedingly narrow for anyone of a larger or not very mobile frame, and may be difficult for anyone with mobility issues, particularly as once inside the property everywhere is flat.
Thank you very much for your feedback which we really appreciate. We are really sorry that you found the shower doors to be narrow. We have recently had new shower doors fitted and whilst we love the fact that they are brand new and more up to date, we do agree that the design seems to give a narrower opening than we would have expected. We will look into this and see if there are some adjustments to make. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. For any future guests, please note that there is a step into the shower. This is not an issue in the majority of cases, but we would like to note this for any guests with mobility issues. Thank you again for your comments. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Excellent accommodation.
Everything you could possibly need is provided. Situated in a quiet setting but convenient to lots of beautiful places. Brilliant restaurants/pubs in the area.
Thank you very much for your great feedback. We are really glad that you enjoyed your stay at Apple Tree. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Really enjoyed our 2nd stay at Apple Tree Cottage.
Warm & inviting on arrival, very clean & comfortable. Peaceful, lovely location & great views. Buses & Windermere ferry service within walking distance of cottage so didn't need to use the car every day. Already booked again for next year :)
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and we really look forward to welcoming you back next year. With best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Lovely little place, close to the ferry and plenty of activities.
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted you had a good time and that you discovered the ferry, which we agree, is very close. Future visitors may wish to note that you can catch the ferry from Brockhole, which is directly across the road from the cottage. Ferries from Brockhole go to Bowness, Ambleside Waterhead and selected ferries go to Wray Castle. Thank you again for your comments. With best wishes Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
A lovely, well equipped cottage in a beautiful location.
The only downside was that upon arrival I had to clean grease off the top of the oven and worktop. I didn’t mind this initially as it wasn’t a big job, but when the cleaner turned up at 9.50am on the day of departure saying she had to clean thoroughly and she had to get in as a storm was coming it did seem slightly ironic.
Thank you for your feedback. We agree with you - the cottage is indeed in a beautiful location and we are so pleased that you were able to enjoy this lovely part of the Lakes! We are glad you found Apple Tree to be well equipped - we have worked hard to think of everything that guests might need to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We are extremely sorry that the top of the oven wasn’t up to scratch and have contacted Sykes immediately about this - the cleanliness of our cottage is of paramount importance to us and we pay an extra fee to Sykes for an additional check prior to guests arriving to ensure that things like this don’t happen. We are discussing with them what happened in this instance. Thank you very much for bringing this to our attention. With very best wishes, Apple Tree Cottage owners. The cleaning of Apple Tree Cottage is managed by Lakes Cottage Holidays, please accept our apologies that in this instance the oven top was dirty. We have spoken to the cleaners to avoid a repeat. Thank you. Lakes Cottage Holiday Manager
Our stay at Apple Tree Cottage was amazing.
The cottage is beautiful, and in an excellent location. When we arrived we went for a walk to the nearby park on the banks of Lake Windermere, only a ten minute walk away. When we entered the cottage it felt cosy and warm right away. The bed was very comfy, as were the chairs in the living room. All information was given in the handy booklet and we were very happy. I hope we can return here one day as it offers the perfect Lake District stay.
Apple Tree Cottage is in a quiet spot and is a perfect location for walking from the doorstep.
It is a warm, well equipped cottage - perfect for two. We enjoyed the little basket of goodies on arrival - thank you! Unfortunately, we do have to comment on the bed - the mattress is very soft and we both rolled into the middle hollow, making us very uncomfortable and our sleep disturbed. A replacement firm mattress would sort this out! Also, a note for your cleaners - there were several light bulbs out in the lounge area, and under the kitchen cupboards.
Thank you for your feedback which we really appreciate. We are delighted to know that you found the cottage to be warm and perfect for two and that you liked the walks from the door - the ability to leave your car behind and walk straight onto the fells is one of the things we also love about Apple Tree. We are so sorry that you found the mattress to be too soft. We know how important a good night's sleep is and we hope that every guest at Apple Tree is able to sleep well and hopefully wake up feeling refreshed and re-energised! We take your comments very seriously. The mattress is a high quality Hypnos mattress and we are disappointed to know that it felt too soft. We are going to the cottage this week to check on everything, including the mattress, so please be assured that we are dealing with this. Apologies again and thank you very much for letting us know. With very best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
A two year wait to get back to Appletree, thankfully all was as expected, lovely and cosy and spotlessly clean as usual.
Weather could have been better but never the less my wife and I had a nice break in a wonderful setting, can't wait to go back.
Once again we have had a lovely holiday at Apple Tree cottage.
As soon as you open the door it’s like coming back home so comfortable and inviting so central to all the Lakes we shall hopefully come again. I would definitely recommend it to everyone for two people it’s lovely and nice and quiet on a gated estate.
Apple Tree Cottage was a real pleasure to stay in.
The location is fantastic and we really appreciated the quality of the Cottage. It felt really abundant.
Apple Tree Cottage was everything we hoped for in regards to its comfort and location, we really enjoyed our stay, however we thought the cleaning could have been better and we found a half mouldy loaf in the bread bin.
Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted to hear that you had a really enjoyable stay at Apple Tree. We cannot apologise enough that the bread bin was not empty on your arrival, as it should have been. Our cleaner is extremely thorough in checking and cleaning the bread bin after every guest has checked out, so we cannot understand how this has happened and can only put it down to an unfortunate oversight in this instance. We take great pride in keeping Apple Tree clean to the highest of standards and have a cleaning plan in place to make sure that this never happens again. Please accept our apologies for this unfortunate experience. With very best wishes, Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
A lovely cottage, clean, well equipped, good quality furnishings and in a good central location for getting around.
The cottage is part of a characterful complex of properties on the Merewood Estate, quiet and private, with well kept grounds. I would just mention that if, like me, guests are considering this property as being suitable for people with limited mobility, that the access to the shower is 10 inches high, with a drop down into the shower tray of 5 inches. Unfortunately this proved too difficult for me, but my husband said it was a lovely shower! The bed is comfortable, but the matress is very soft, with a noticable hollow on the right side, and in the middle, if one of us turned over, we landed in a heap in the middle! Altogether a very enjoyable stay at Apple Tree Cottage.
Thank you for your review and we are delighted that you both had such an enjoyable stay at Apple Tree. We are sorry that the step into the shower was too high for you and we are glad you have raised this so that future guests are aware, in case they have mobility issues. We refurbished the cottage two and half years ago, including a new premier inn quality Hypnos mattress. We will look at this asap and make a decision around replacing it. We are so glad that other than this, you had a comfortable stay at Apple Tree. With very best wishes Caroline and Dave, Apple Tree Cottage owners
Very much enjoyed our third visit to Apple Tree Cottage - an excellent and convenient location.
The cottage has everything needed for a comfortable stay in this glorious area.
The cottage was spotlessly clean & very comfortable.
In a lovely setting & an ideal location for exploring The Lakes. Highly recommend this property.
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday at Apple Tree cottage It was central to all the lakes which we visited and other attractions around.
We would certainly stay at the cottage again it was warm and very comfortable. The complex that it is on was lovely as were the other residents. Home from home great. Mr & Mrs Baker Worcestershire
This was the second time we have stayed at Apple Tree.
Everything was spot on no criticism, just praise for the cottage. The area is wonderful ( even in the wet!!) with Ambleside and Windermere on the doorstep and the walking is great with many suitable circular walks straight from the cottage. Everything was a great credit to the owners. The cleanliness was outstanding especially in view of the present circumstances.
We had a fantastic break in the lakes.
This property is ideal for 2 people and the location is ideal. The one thing that may stop me from returning to this property is the size of the bed. The bed is very small and it made for uncomfortable sleep in the evening. By removing one or both of the bedside cabinets a larger bed could be added which would make this property perfect.
Thank you for your comment. We are so pleased to know that you found Apple Tree Cottage to be ideal in all respects other than the size of the bed - we are sorry to hear that you did not find it to be large enough. The bed base and mattress were purchased new when we refurbished in March 2019. The base is a Silent Night oak base and the mattress is a Hypnos mattress, the same type as in Premier Inns, which we purchased especially with the comfort of our guests in mind. The mattress is a standard UK double and we are really sorry that the size didn't suit you. We thank you for giving us the maximum rating for all other aspects of the cottage. With very best wishes, the owners, Apple Tree Cottage.
Good location close to the Honeypot towns of Windemere and Ambleside and makes a good and very comfortable base for a visit to the Lake District.
Good walks can be found from the cottage itself with some satisfying views over Windemere by taking the footpath from the location (turn left after going through the gate at the entrance.) The cottage itself is well equipped with the basics for your own catering if you so wish and everything was very clean and tidy. Main road very busy most of the time (exceptional circumstances this year - the whole area was busier than usual) but if you fancy a walk into Ambleside it takes about 40 minutes and you won't have the hassle of finding and paying for a car parking space. Would recommend for a walking holiday in stunning scenery provided you don't mind the occasional shower! Ullswater is about a 30 minute drive, Buttermere an hour and ten minutes if you don't mind the last six miles on switchback roads.
2 sets of house keys would be very useful First Aid kit would be useful We stay at Apple Tree regularly and this will continue
Our second visit this year, and again everything perfect,clean and cosy, everything you need for an enjoyable holiday.
Dave and Caroline you've got it right, don't change it. Dave and Paula McLean
Apple Tree Cottage (near Windermere), The cottage is very central, comfortable and convenient.
All on the same level and very easy parking was much appreciated by us. The directions to the unit were easy to follow which enabled us to find the property without any problem. However, we would like to stress that when leaving the cottage on the A591 "at the bottom of the lane" for Keswick and beyond a difficult right hand turn is required on a very busy road. Holidaymakers should be aware of this turning. Best wishes to Caroline and Dave and to say that we enjoyed our stay so very much. Ann & Charles, North Wales
Shower water would not drain away very quickly- suspect outlet was blocked.
Everything else was fine.
Thank you very much for your comments and for raising this issue. Please be assured that this has now been sorted out and the shower is draining properly again. The furniture and all contents in the cottage are new (since we refurbished the cottage in March 2019), so we are delighted to hear that everything else was working fine. With very best wishes, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
Have used Sykes before with a good property so I had no problems using them again.
The cottage is situated 3 miles north of Windermere in a great position to visit major attractions in the area. The cottage itself is in a small complex of 12 individual apartments. Very comfortable with every thing you need for a break. The owner left wine, beer and various biscuits and drink making packets so no rush to find a shop. Fully equipped with Tv and radio as well as Wi-Fi. If you do not want to drive, then busses in both direction are available at the end of the drive.
We couldn't find a hairdryer - not sure if there wasn't one or if a previous client has taken it.
.. The hot water didn't function for the final evening and morning but we managed - the boiler had a red light on it. I left a note but hope it was fixed in time for the next holidaymaker! An out of hours number would have been useful so we could have reported it sooner.
Thank you very much for your comments and for rating Apple Tree Cottage so highly. We are very sorry to hear that there was an issue with the boiler on your last night and thank you for taking the time to leave a note. Our wonderful team based in the Lakes check that all is working in the property before guests arrive we are just really sorry that this issue came to light during your stay! Please be assured that the boiler is now working well. Based on your feedback and that of previous guests, we will buy a new hairdryer which we will put into the cottage shortly. Many thanks for your helpful feedback. With very best wishes, Apple Tree Cottage owners.
We arrived early and all was ready for our stay.
Nice little touches with the wine and beer. After eight chocolates beside our bed. Nice. Ideal location to explore the area. Bus stop at the end of the driveway. We used the local open topped buses a lot during our stay. We also walked the two bridle ways near by. We found nice places to eat within five miles and made notes in the info book. All in all we were very happy with our choice and outdoor recommend AppleTree cottage as the ideal holidays accommodation. A hair dryer was the only item not included in the inventory but everything else was provided.
We found the cottage to be very clean and comfortable and also accessible to buses travelling to various parts of the lake district.
We appreciated the surrounding gardens and woodland with the birds and other wildlife.
Apple Tree Cottage is a perfect cottage in a perfect location to access all the attractions and provides all the comforts to create a home from home appeal.
Definitely recommend.
Was the best accommodation we have been in, location was great for walks , would stay there again brilliant.
We had an excellent holiday in a very comfortable and well appointed cottage.
The location was convenient for most facilities and would definately recommend Apple Tree cottage for a very relaxing holiday.
the cottage was lovely, with everything we needed.
the location was excellent.
The location was great, really peaceful and quiet but close to the bustle of Ambleside and Windermere.
The cottage is delightful, well equipped and very comfortable with lovely outside seating areas. Only thing missing was a hairdryer but luckily I’d thrown mine in my bag at the last minute.
This is our second visit to Apple Tree Cottage.
Since our last visit in 2014 the property has (just) changed hands and has been renovated/upgraded to the highest standards. Warm, cozy, relaxing and very well equipped. Also we chose this property again because of it's quiet and yet central location in the lakes. Both Bowness and Ambleside are just a few minutes away by car. Plenty of walking trails nearby. We would definitely stay again.
This was our first stay at Apple Tree cottage and my wife and I had a really wonderful time.
We have rented cottages in the Lake's for over 40 years and this rate with the best. The cottage is tastefully decorated and furnished as is the kitçhen, with front and rear patios and beautiful views you could not ask for anything more. If you are looking for a "special" place to stay, you have just found it, enjoy!. Paula &Dave McLean.
A very comfortable well appointed ‘home’ from home.
Lovely location. We certainly want to re-visit again and will try to stay in the same cottage.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Babes-in-arms only.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1000835
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor