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The Burrow

WINDERMERE, Cumbria & The Lake District
  • 5 guests
  • 3 beds
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Pet Friendly

Description

Ideally located in the bustling town of Windermere, Cumbria lies The Burrow, a charming three-storey, stone-built cottage, boasting an off-road parking space to the rear of the property and a permit for more central parking in the town or to the front of the property, making it perfect for a family or group of friends to discover the magnificent Lake District.

Step into the property up three steps and you will find the lounge invites you in to kick off your shoes and watch the TV while you snuggle on the sofas.

From here, down the stairs to the lower-ground-floor the kitchen welcomes the chef of the group to prepare tasty meals; with a gas hob and electric oven to assist with your self-catering requirements as well as hosting a handy dishwasher to help clean up.

Also on this floor is the dining room with ample seating for the group to plan their day and a bright and airy conservatory, where you can relax with a good book on the rattan furniture overlooking the patio area.

Climbing the stairs up to the ground floor, discover a delightful single room with a view before moving up another flight of stairs to the first-floor twin room, which benefits from an en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower, basin and WC so you can freshen up between activities.

Retire to the last of the three bedrooms, a spacious double also hosting some storage for you to unpack your belongings.

Back on the ground floor, there is also a family shower room where the rest of the group can prepare for their day, including a walk-in shower, basin and WC.

To the exterior, the rear of the property offers a patio area with furniture where you can enjoy the last of the sun with a cup of tea and plan the next day's adventures.

Windermere is home to an array of amenities; give the chef a break by ordering takeout from one of the local eateries, or venture into the town to dine at one of the many restaurants such as Jackson's Bistro, or perhaps Francine's a continental-style restaurant specialising in fresh seafood, before stopping off at one of many traditional pubs on the way back.

You will be spoilt for choice when choosing how to spend your days at this property; for a taste of history visit Wray Castle which combines circular walks with interesting stories from history it is sure to be a wonderful day out with the family before stopping for a tranquil stroll around Windy Hall and Holehird Gardens.

The energetic members of the group will enjoy a multitude of activities; from fishing at the Esthwaite Water Trout Fishery, to a day in the Lakes at Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre, there is an abundance of adventure waiting for you to join in.

For a more relaxed approach, Windermere Golf Club is within easy reach of the property for racing enthusiasts, Cartmel racecourse is around a half an hour drive away.

Branching further afield, the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is within an hours drive or closer to home, discover some of the local landmarks including the Ambleside Roman Fort and surrounding ruins.

Animal lovers will also benefit from the South Lakes Safari Zoo, home to all kinds of species, reached by a scenic route.

The Burrow offers something for everyone making for a wonderful getaway to Cumbria.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Ground Floor Bedroom

What guests are saying

2.8
Based on 6 reviews
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The condition of this property is entirely unacceptable.

It is dirty, poorly maintained, and was unfit for our stay. The lounge had a powerful, persistent smell of dog that Febreze couldn't mask, and the sofa was visibly covered in pet hair and smelt deeply of dogs. The chair covers in the dining area were dirty and not inviting you to eat a meal in the dining room. The carpets are stained and there are other areas that is disgusting when it is a holiday cottage. Damp patches /previous flood marks on ceiling just left and also boiler kept going off and had to be reset. Towels and bath mats provided but had seen better days. Toilet brush dirty. The outside are wasn't conducive for sitting out due to weeds all over the garden area. There is parking at the back which was the only positive. There were no bleach for cleaning the toilet. There was no welcome pack which would have been very welcome after our journey and is usual in many properties. We were woken several mornings around 5 am by the delivery van at the co op a few doors down which although not the fault of the owners is something to know about! Also people very loud when leaving local pubs (we have stayed in Windermere several times and this hasn't been an issue before). The condition of the property completely spoilt our holiday and we were not left feeling relaxed or invigorated. We complained to Sykes who did send a cleaner out quickly but they ignored most of the issues and only partly addressed the animal smell. There were dirt under the sofa (clearly visible) which was still there after the cleaners left supposedly having cleaned on the first as we arrived and second visit when we complained. We were encouraged to send photos of the worries which we did and Sykes offered to come out again to clean again but this was too late as near the end of the holiday and our holiday had already been tainted by then. They said compensation was down to the owners but no one contacted us again. Obviously it seems no one is bothered once they have your hard earned money. We had to give one star for this review for this review to be accepted, I tried to give no stars but it wouldn't accept it without a star. Let's see if this is published!

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JulieJul 2026

We enjoyed the Burrow and found it great value for money.

Very convenient for everything in Windermere - shops, train, buses, cafes, restaurants etc. Also a pleasant stroll to Bowness although the library bus stop is very handy too!

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JonJul 2026

There is no enclosed garden at the property, just a back yard used for parking, with six-foot-high gates that do not close properly.

There are 28 stairs from where you park to the bedrooms, and the ground floor bedroom is only a single. This may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. There was no Wi-Fi during our stay. We also needed to wait at the property for an engineer visit, which affected our time. On a positive note, the bathroom and kitchen facilities were good, and the bed was comfortable. The location is great for local towns, with some good restaurants and bars nearby. The property would benefit from some decoration and maintenance.

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JillJun 2026

Good to know

House Rules

  • Good housekeeping bond

    This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £125

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Please Note: This property has a Good House Keeping Bond of £125

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    15:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    1184448

  • Parking

    Off Road Parking, Permit Parking

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

  • Accessibility

    Ground floor

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