Guests say
Swallow's Nest in BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE is a well-regarded cottage, praised for its prime location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to local amenities and the views it offers. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests enjoying their stay and planning to return.
The majority of guests found Swallow's Nest to be very clean and well-kept, with only a few mentioning areas where dust or cobwebs were present. The cleanliness is generally of a high standard, contributing positively to the guests' experiences.
The location is highly praised for being within walking distance to Bowness's shops, restaurants, and lakeside, despite some noting the steep hill. The convenience and views are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Guests describe the cottage as cosy, comfortable, and well-furnished, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. The garden and parking are appreciated, adding to the overall comfort of the stay.
Facilities are generally well-received, with ample parking and a well-equipped kitchen. However, some guests suggest the addition of an iron and ironing board, and there are comments about minor maintenance needs, such as paint touch-ups and safer kitchenware.
While guests do not specifically mention gifts, they appreciate the provision of towels and kitchen essentials. However, some noted a lack of certain commodities and suggested that small touches like hand soap and a welcome pack would enhance the experience. As gifts are not referenced, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
This stone-built, terraced cottage rests in a quiet hidden corner of Bowness-on-Windermere in the Lake District. With the comforting living areas and fantastic location, this cottage is ideal for families that want a fun-packed holiday in this popular area. Enter the oak-style kitchen/diner where you will find all the equipment you could need, with rustic fixtures and fittings adding character to this already charming cottage. The sitting room features a plush settee and an alluring electric stove to keep you warm, where you can put your feet up and relax while you’re not exploring the Lake District. Upstairs plays host to the bedrooms, including a master with king-size bed and views towards Claife Heights at the rear of the property, while there is a snug single room to the front. The bedrooms have been tastefully furnished in a cottage style with carefully chosen colours and fabrics, giving the property that home from home feel. To the outside of the cottage is a rear garden with table and chairs, a great place to unwind after a long day sight-seeing or walking the fells. Walkers will be delighted to know that the Dales Way passes close by the cottage, and the summit of Brant Fell is just a short walk up from the cottage with superb lake views to be admired along the way. Head into Bowness to find an assortment of shops and a supermarket for picking up any essentials, as well as several excellent restaurants and bars to sample. Find Bowness Pier and you can depart on board a steamer taking passengers up and down Lake Windermere to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside. Row boats can also be hired if you’d prefer to explore the waters at your own pace. This part of the Lake District has a very wide appeal – perfect for families, with a host of watersports and mountain biking available, and great for couples wishing to enjoy the romantic beauty of the lakes and mountains. Swallows Nest is a charming dwelling in a thriving Lake District location.
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
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric stove
Gas central with electric stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for two cars in named spaces.
Rear garden with table and chairs.
No smoking.
Note: This property sits in an elevated position up a steep hill.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (49)
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Barbara
Ideal quiet location and a cosy cottage. We will be back!
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Thomas
Enjoyed our stay with our 9 month old and we were grateful for the provision of a high chair/travel cot. The kitchen was well equipped for cooking. Cleanliness was to a good standard. There is a third floor in the property closed off and used for owners storage. It would have been nice to have access to this. The second bedroom was a little too snug for the travel cot which ended up wedged between the wall and the bed (seeing as we did not want baby in with us or down in the lounge). Little touches like a bottle of milk for the fridge on arrival would have also been gratefully received after a long journey. All in all would recommend to others looking for a comfortable family holiday.
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Sarah
The cottage was very comfortable and cosy. It was in a prime position near to the facilities of shops, pubs and restaurants albeit down a steep hill. The dog enjoyed her morning walks up in the field near the cottage. Could really recommend The Royal Oak Inn at the bottom of the hill. We ate there on 3 occasions as it served good home cooked food which was reasonably priced. We definitely would recommend staying here.