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Brook Cottage

(Ref. 1143052)

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • cottage (16)
  • lovely (10)
  • well (9)
  • lake (8)
  • garden (7)
  • property (7)

19 Customer Reviews

  • "Had a fabulous week in Brook Cottage, we struggled to find it initially but a quick phone call to Iain and he guided us directly to it, he kept in touch to make sure everything was ok for us."

    Would wholly recommend the cottage for location and amenities nearby. Ten out of ten.

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0Sep 2024

  • "Fantastic property, enclosed garden and cottage were both well maintained and we appreciated the tea/coffee, washing consumables that were left for us at the property."

    It was a perfect base to explore the Lake District, plus short and easy walk into town where there is a coop and Sainsbury’s. Pillows weren’t firm enough for us so we used cushions and the rugs in the bedrooms were slippy against the wooden flooring so tucked them under the beds. Overall, one of the best properties we have stayed in. Would definitely return.

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Brook Cottage. We're glad that the cottage and garden met your expectations, and that you found the location convenient for exploring the Lake District. We appreciate your feedback regarding the pillows. We've checked the pillows, and they seem fine. It might be a personal preference, but we'll keep monitoring reviews for further feedback. We also apologise for any inconvenience caused by the rugs. We've taken steps to address this issue and will ensure that the rugs are secured to prevent slipping. Thank you again for choosing Brook Cottage. We hope to welcome you back in the future Owner Relations Team. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebekah5.0Sep 2024

  • "A warning. This property is not dog friendly."

    If you leave any dog hairs visible to the naked eye, you will be charged for a deep clean by the owners. The same with any wear and tear living on any piece of furniture. Rather than just being cleaned by hand, it will be deemed necessary to strip off all the covers and sent away at great cost to you. If you rent out a dog friendly property, when you go out walking every day (in the rain on some days) you can't expect it to be pristine after a week in the Lake District. A shame really as it is a nice cottage. Just owners who have unrealistic ideas of renting a property!

    Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments. We would like to reiterate that Brook Cottage is most definitely a dog friendly property, with 85 % of our bookings this year have been with pets. This is the first time that we have had to charge guests for how the property was left. Upon your departure it was reported to us that we would need to replace both the quilt and quilt cover as our cleaner was unable to remove the mud and blood stains, and the sofa covers had to be washed to ensure cleanliness for our next guests. We are sorry that you felt disappointed by this action, but these actions were undertaken after attempts to remove the stains. We hope that you will return to the Lakes again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve3.1Aug 2024

  • "Lovely cosy cottage, cute and well tended little garden."

    Both bedrooms are spacious. Even on a very wet week, the cottage felt very confortable. It’s well located with shops and restaurants nearby. The pub just down the road is great. There is a short walk to Brant Fell with amazing views of the lake.

    Reviewed by Cecile5.0Aug 2024

  • "A cosy, cute cottage, but well equipped with everything you need."

    Perfect for our small family & little pooch. Garden is secure and well maintained so safe for our dog. Perfect location for local walks, with shops & food places in Windemere only 5 mins away & Bowness within 15 mins. A lovely stay in The Lakes.

    Reviewed by Katherine5.0Aug 2024

  • "Very comfortable cottage, very cosy, very pretty."

    We spent a wonderful week there. From the garden a bubbling beck can be heard. It's marvellous.

    Reviewed by Annie5.0Aug 2024

  • "Your cottage is beautiful it gives you home from home feeling."

    It is clean, comfy and has everything you need for a stay. It is well situated for all the amenities. The garden is a little gem. The property and garden did not disappoint.

    Reviewed by Janis5.0Jul 2024

  • "We have just had a lovely three night break to Brook Cottage which we both enjoyed and would not hesitate to go back if we could get the same last minute break at a good price."

    There was plenty of space for us both and the dog but four adults may find space a bit tight. Fine for a family of four with two young children. There was a couple of small maintenance problems and no off road parking which it states there is in the prospectus for the cottage. Although a little welcome pack with essentials in would have been nice it was a clean cottage with everything you could need, tucked away from the main areas of Windermere, for a good break.

    Thank you for your feedback, we are pleased that you have a lovely stay at Brook Cottage. We have taken care of the maintenance issues that you mentioned - had we been aware of these during your stay we would have happily sent our maintenance team to address these during your stay. Regrettably Brook Cottage does only have roadside parking which is referred to in the description. We hope that this did not detract from your stay and hope that you will return again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen4.1Jul 2024

  • "Wow what a fabulous cottage, beautiful location, comfy, very clean and tidy, lovely garden."

    Highly recommend property 10/10. 10 minutes walk to Windermere town and about 15 Minute walk to the Lake, shops and restaurants. There is a pub just opposite with outdoor seating.

    Reviewed by David5.0Jul 2024

  • "Very well situated cottage with both Windermere and Bowness within walking distance."

    Pretty well equipped cottage for all you would need during your holiday. Will come back.

    Reviewed by Edward4.7Jun 2024

  • "Lovely Property and owners who kept in touch nicely via text."

    Ideally situated for Windemere centre and the lake.

    Reviewed by Robert4.7Jun 2024

  • "A really lovely cottage, in a great position for Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere."

    Easy access to the bus stop too, to further explore the Lakes. Very comfortable stay! Hope to revisit!

    Reviewed by Angela5.0Jun 2024

  • "Lovely clean well stocked property in a fantastic location."

    Enjoyable holiday and would love to return in the future.

    Reviewed by Wood5.0Jun 2024

  • "Had a lovely stay here."

    Nestled between Windermere and Bowness, both towns were easily walkable but we did use the bus to get back from Bowness which was always well served. Plenty to do in the Lake District which is why we love it

    Reviewed by Jon5.0May 2024

  • "We had a great holiday at Brook Cottage."

    The property was lovely, we had everything we needed. The owners were very responsive to answering any queries we had. The location was perfect for us, with plenty of nearby walks and places to explore.

    Reviewed by Amy5.0May 2024

  • "My daughter and I had a delightful week staying at Brook Cottage and would highly recommend it."

    The cottage was very well presented and comfortable and a very pretty garden which we appreciated at the end of a day. Luckily the weather was good and we were able to get out and about and appreciate the beautiful scenery. It was a week we will both look back with very happy memories.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0May 2024

  • "We had a wonderful holiday."

    All was as said in advertisement. Beautiful cottage and very well equipped. The bus stop was only a few yards away and we used our bus passes to go everywhere. I parked my car outside the cottage on the Friday and never got back until time to drive home. Will certainly be recommending it to others. Fantastic

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0Apr 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay at Brook cottage, excellent location."

    Thank you ☺️

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Apr 2024

  • "Beautiful cottage, with all you need to have a short break."

    Key safe was easy to find and checking in was no problem at all. We were greeted with a welcome box of tea, coffee and biscuits, and even a bottle of champagne with a message wishing my wife a happy 40th birthday. Communication with Ian and Joanne was very easy and friendly. We loved our stay there, but we wish it could’ve been longer than two nights. We will definitely check availability. Next time we are visiting the area.

    Thank you for your feedback we are delighted that you had a fantastic time and look forward to welcoming you again in the future. Kind Regards The Owner relations team at Lakelovers. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Feb 2024

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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

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher
  • TV with DVD player, Complimentary WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Roadside parking
  • Enclosed garden patio with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, lake 0.8 miles
  • Note: Logs for woodburning stove are not included but are available to purchase locally
  • Note: Check-in from 16:00 and check-out by 10:00

The property

Brook Cottage is a lovingly restored cottage settled on the outskirts of Windermere village, Cumbria.

With Lake Windermere just a gentle stroll away, there are plenty of things to see and do close by, making this a charming holiday base for a small family or couple.

Enter into the sitting room and discover a traditional woodburning stove that rests within an eye-catching fireplace and offers a sense of character, complementing the stylish furnishings and sleek TV.

Move through to the country-style kitchen, certain to encourage some home-cooking with the abundance of impressive appliances such as the electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

Gather around the dining table and enjoy a family board game or mouth-watering feast as you toast to a wonderful Lake District break.

Head upstairs to two inviting bedrooms, including the master with a double bed and a twin room with a Victorian feature fireplace, both of which are served by a family bathroom with curved tub with rainfall shower above.

Embrace the fresh countryside air in the enclosed patio garden, ideal for relaxing in after a long day sightseeing or walking.

Just a stone’s throw away, the nearest pub offers a wonderful way to reward yourself as you indulge in a cold pint.

Get to know your surroundings with a walk into Windermere village where you will be spoilt for choice by the selection of shops and eateries to explore or dine in.

Take a relaxing stroll alongside Lake Windermere and admire its fabulous and far-reaching views, or why not get involved in some watersports, including kayaking and boat rides.

Open tour buses are available in the nearby towns of Ambleside and Grasmere, whilst lake cruises are a lovely way to explore the area.

Literary lovers will delight in a visit to the World of Beatrix Potter, which is great for those with children or head to the National Trust owned Hill Top, which was formerly the farmhouse that Beatrix Potter lived in.

Brook Cottage is well-placed for discovering the best of the Lake District.

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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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas