Guests say
High Lindeth is a well-received holiday cottage praised for its comfortable beds, spacious and well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful, tranquil location. Guests enjoyed the large social spaces, the property's quirkiness, and the surrounding grounds. Some minor cleanliness issues and maintenance niggles were mentioned, but overall, guests had memorable stays and would recommend the property.
Most guests found High Lindeth clean and well-presented, though a few noted some areas were not as clean as others, and there were isolated mentions of pests. The majority of reviews, however, did not raise significant cleanliness concerns.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to Bowness, with stunning views and a peaceful setting that guests loved. It's well-placed for local walks and amenities, contributing to a positive experience.
Guests consistently mentioned the comfortable beds and the spaciousness of the property. The large lounge and the warmth of the house added to the comfort level, making it a cosy and inviting space for families and groups.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and guests appreciated the ample parking and the provision of games and local information. Some feedback suggested room for improvement in maintenance and updating of certain amenities.
While guests appreciated the property and its offerings, there were no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to score this category based on the reviews provided.
About this property
Surrounded by beautiful countryside just outside of Bowness-on-Windermere is the spectacular Lake District house of High Lindeth. The perfect retreat to celebrate a special occasion, family get-together or to simply relish in the beauty of the Lakelands, this charming country house has it all. After parking up in the gravel driveway, step inside High Lindeth and discover your new home-from-home. Find the extensive sitting room which spans the breadth of the first floor offering plenty of space to curl up beside the feature fireplace with a good book picked off the shelf. The chef amongst the group will find great pleasure in preparing meals in the farmhouse kitchen, consisting of a series of quality appliances including a large range cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave, while the rest of the group can flick on the woodburner and prepare the dining table. Rainy days can be spent in the games room, complete with a TV and tabletop football which is sure to bring competition to the family! Across the first floor, there are three immaculate bedrooms to choose from, comprising of a super-king-size bedroom, a king-size bedroom with en-suite shower room and a twin, each one enjoying plush furnishings and beds draped in white linen, with plenty of storage for your personal belongings. The ground floor also plays host to two sleeping quarters, with a super-king-size and twin bedroom with en-suite shower, offering guests flexible sleeping arrangements. Start your day within the enclosed garden, accompanied by your morning coffee as your canine companion stretches their legs or take a stroll down to Lake Windermere and catch the morning sunshine glimmer across the water. Windermere being the largest lake in England, it offers plenty of scenic wonders to explore, with opportunities for watersports and idyllic boat trips to explore more of Cumbria too. If you fancy a night off cooking then there are some wonderful restaurants in this corner of the Lake District including Gilpin Spice and the award-winning L'Enclume is roughly 30 minutes drive away – book early to make sure you don’t miss out! In Bowness there’s lots to keep the little members of the group happy with a family friendly pitch and putt golf course and the popular World of Beatrix Potter to explore, while the adults can find interest in the many gift shops and cafés dotted around the town. Further afield, plan day trips to Kendal where you can take advantage of the weekly outdoor market and daily indoor market where many local delights can be purchased. Make memories with loved ones at High Lindeth.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king with ground floor shower room, WC and basin, 1 x ground-floor twin with opposite wet room with shower, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Games room with wood burning stove.
2 high chairs and 1 travel cot provided.
EV Charger
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample parking.
Enclosed garden with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (39)
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Vennessa
Bedrooms and upstairs TV room extremely comfortable. Only 5 min drive to Bowness-on-Windermere and taxis are very available and reasonably. Kitchen is full of every necessity needed cooking for a large group / family. A welcome basket would have been nice.
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Jenny
Everyone said the beds were extremely comfortable and the linen was excellent quality. The kitchen was well equipped, but the presentation of the utensils and electric appliances were a bit chaotic. We all needed hand soap, but there was none throughout the property. Also, the provision of a small starter quantity (at least) of salt, pepper and washing up liquid would have been appreciated. Finally, the supply of dishwasher tablets was less than adequate. The WiFi signal was extremely variable, which caused a problem for one of our party who needed to do some work - otherwise it was not an issue. We enjoyed our stay tremendously, the property was fabulous, Iâd totally recommend it to anyone - thank you
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Susan
The kitchen was well equipped. There was more than enough crockery and cutlery for the 9 of use who stayed. The beds were comfortable and the bed linen and towels were very clean. Bathrooms are modern and clean. There were plenty of sofas and chairs, however a couple of them are a little tired. It is the lakes and we did have rain the ceiling in the bedroom at the far end of the building on the ground floor let in the rain and we had to put a bucket in the room to collect the water. The gutters look as though they needed cleaning so this may be a simple fix. There was ample parking for our 3 cars. We had a great stay and we would definitely book High Lindeth again.