Guests say
Guests generally find Halewood Cottage in Windermere delightful, praising its comfortable accommodation, spacious garden, and excellent location close to local attractions. The property is well-equipped for a relaxing stay, with a utility room for wet days and ample parking. Repeat visitors and positive comments on the property's layout and amenities suggest a welcoming experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Cleanliness receives mixed reviews, with several guests satisfied, while others noted areas needing improvement, such as dust and dirty skirting boards. The property was not cleaned to standard on a couple of occasions, impacting the score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Bowness, the lake, and local amenities, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the easy walks and the convenience of nearby attractions.
The property is frequently described as comfortable, with spacious rooms, large beds, and a power shower. However, some guests mentioned worn-out furniture, which slightly reduces the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a utility room and ample parking. However, the lack of a freezer or freezer compartment and some kitchen items like frying pans and baking trays were noted by multiple guests, indicating room for improvement.
Guests mention a welcome pack and refreshments, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not consistently referenced and their provision is not guaranteed, this score reflects the positive mentions without setting expectations.
About this property
Sitting in Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria, is this pretty, detached bungalow of Halewood. Offering dog-friendly accommodation in the Lake District, this lovely abode sits close to Lake Windermere and spectacular walks, whilst inside you'll find high-quality amenities and contemporary living areas set on the ground floor. There is off-road parking for three cars, a well-kept front garden, and a porch to kick off your boots when you arrive. Step inside to find a pristine kitchen with a breakfast bar for two, electric oven and hob, dishwasher, and everything you need to prepare home-cooked meals for six guests. You can dine at the table for six in the living/dining room or set up in your private, rear garden with outdoor seating; after dinner, relax on the swing seat in the evening sun with a cold beverage. Back inside, a bright and airy sitting room with a bay window overlooking the garden has cushioned seating, a large Smart TV, and selection of books. The utility room is perfect for sorting walking gear and muddy boots after hiking through the Lakes, with a washing machine, tumble dryer, and basin, whilst the shower room hosts a walk-in shower and heated towel rail to keep your towel warm and ready. When it's time to retire, Halewood has three attractive, minimalist bedrooms each with storage space, including two king-sizes with bay windows, and a double. Bowness-On-Windermere is a wonderful base for your holiday in the Lake District with so much to see and do, whether that's sailing and watersports along Lake Windermere, just a stone's throw away from Halewood, or visiting classic characters at The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, golfing with incredible views at Windermere Golf Club, and heading into Windermere to hike up Orrest Head Viewpoint. If you want a break from cooking, there is a variety of dining options such as The Boathouse Bar & Restaurant, Hooked to taste locally caught seafood, and San Pietro Windermere Restaurant for Italian cuisine. Explore more of Lake Windermere by visiting the National Trust's Wray Castle or Hill Top, Beatrix Potter's charming farmhouse, or perhaps you'd prefer panoramic views of the lake from the top of Claife Heights? For more outdoor adventures, Grizedale is a short drive away for plenty of walking and cycling trails to suit the whole family, but if you're looking for a challenge, Scafell Pike and the Helvellyn are a must! You'll also have easy access to picturesque Lakeland locations including Ambleside with its Roman Fort and the scenic Stock Ghyll Force, Grasmere to explore the former home of William Wordsworth, and the bustling market town of Kendal, close to the National Trust's 14th-century Sizergh Castle. Discover all this and more on your next Lake District vacation at Halewood.
Bowness and Windermere offer a variety of attractions, amenities, stores, and restaurants for Lake District National Park tourists. Windermere Lake Cruises at Bowness, Brockhole, Ambleside, and Lakeside offer boat cruises and hire (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). 1.5 miles distant are World of Beatrix Potter and Old Laundry. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk with superb lake and fell views. Brockhole is less than 2 miles away and Grasmere, Ambleside, and Troutbeck are a short drive. Marine centres along the lake provide a variety of watersports. The area is ideal for exploring the region by foot, bike, car, train, or bus, and is close to the 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
Single-storey.
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Front garden with lawn.
Rear garden with lawn, furniture and swing seat.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.3 miles, Lake Windermere 0.5 miles.
Note: Ground-floor living, however there are 3 steps to the entrance and back door.
Note: Sorry, fireplace not currently in use.
NOTE: This property will not accept bookings of groups (of more than 2 people) whereby everyone is under the age of 25 and Hen and Stag parties are not permitted.
When booking this property, full guest details will be requested, if not provided at the time of booking
The owner reserves the right to turn down a booking if they feel the property is unsuitable or if they believe the property might be put at risk by a specific group.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (20)
-
Kathryn
Very comfortable accommodation. Very very clean and well presented (unlike other comments) Only negative feedback would be that a frying pan/wok would be good, so that guests do not have to try and cook things like a stir fry in lovely (but impractical) cast iron casserole dish. I had planned all our meals prior to arriving and so when our Tesco shop arrived it was tricky to cook some of the meals.
-
Victoria
Just a couple of things we found during our stay for consideration. The main bathroom toilet seat needed fixing and the cottage really could do with a freezer (we did know about this before our stay but even a small counter top one in the utility would work) and a frying pan. Whilst not necessary, a small pack of local information would also have been useful e.g. nearest supermarket for your start of holiday shop and possibly some suggested places of interest to help plan your days out (our favourite was the walk up to Rydal Cave :-)). That said, we would definitely stay again!
-
Dorothy
Great location, easy walk to centre,as i'm 90 it gave me plenty of short walks, loved it.