Guests say
Sandown is a well-received holiday cottage in Windermere, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and ample parking. Guests appreciate the spacious living areas, well-equipped kitchen, and the convenience of en-suite bathrooms, though some find these a bit compact. The property's proximity to local amenities and attractions is frequently highlighted, and the owner's communication and responsiveness are commended. While ideal for most, guests with pets advise caution due to the lack of enclosed outdoor space.
Guests consistently note the property's cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting it as immaculate and well-maintained. One review mentioned a specific issue with a stained shower tray, but this was addressed by the owner and is scheduled for repair.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, with easy access to local shops, restaurants, and attractions. The property's proximity to both Windermere and Bowness is frequently mentioned as a positive feature.
The property is generally regarded as comfortable, with spacious living areas and comfortable beds. However, some guests find the en-suite shower rooms to be on the smaller side, which slightly impacts the comfort rating.
Facilities are well-regarded, with the property being well-equipped for guests' needs. Some guests suggest that the kitchen and some of the en-suite bathrooms could benefit from updates, and there are mixed comments about the size of the shower facilities.
The owner's thoughtfulness is evident in the communication and the provision of a welcome pack, which is mentioned in several reviews. While such gestures are appreciated, it is noted that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An excellent detached house with ample parking, superbly located on the outskirts of the bustling lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere, just a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere and the village centre in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Offering families and friends an excellent base to explore this stunning part of England, this superb Windermere cottage benefits from upside down accommodation to make the most of the views, with the attractive living accommodation on the first floor. This Windermere cottage offers four ground floor bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. The spacious first floor has a large sitting room and an attractive separate dining area, with soft sofas to relax in at the end of the day. Outside this Bowness-on-Windermere cottage is a small patio area, plus it has the added benefit of ample parking available. The superb location of this charming Windermere cottage makes it perfect as a convenient base with easy access to the amenities in both Bowness-on-Windermere or Windermere village itself, including excellent restaurants available in both. Bowness-on-Windermere has a beautiful lakeside front where you can enjoy a cruise up the lake to ever-popular Ambleside, or down to Lakeside to explore the Aquarium of the Lake or embark on the Haverthwaite & Lakeside Steam railway. With so much to do in the area and such welcoming accommodation to return to, this perfect Windermere cottage is superb at any time of the year.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere both provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants, plus boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is on the edge of the town, plus Grizedale Forest Park is nearby and there are many National Trust properties in the area.
Accommodation
Four ground floor bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC: 3 x double, 1 x single.
First floor kitchen.
First floor utility room with fridge freezer, washing machine, toilet and basin.
First floor dining room with arch to sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Patio area with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 3 mins walk.
Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available.
Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere.
Windermere town is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station.
Note: Property is located on the main lake road just on the edge of the village.
Note: Check-in 3.00 pm, check out 10:00am.
Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday or Monday.
However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind.
Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180.
Note: The patio area is not enclosed, please keep this in mind if travelling with dogs.
Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (50)
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Bernadette
Lovely house with everything we could need. Looking forwards to staying again. Thanks.
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Norman
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.
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Neil
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 !!