Guests say
Tower Cottage in Windermere is praised for its stunning views, spacious garden, and prime location close to the town and lake. Guests appreciate the property's warmth and the thoughtful touch of a welcome bottle of wine. While some find the decor charming and the facilities adequate, others suggest the cottage could benefit from some updating and better maintenance.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage spotless, while others reported it was not very clean, with cobwebs and grime. The inconsistency leads to an average score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Windermere town and the lake, with easy access to local amenities and footpaths. The scenic views and garden are also appreciated, contributing to a high score.
Guests have mixed feelings about comfort. While some find the beds comfortable and the lounges lovely, others criticise the sofas and seating as uncomfortable. The presence of both positive and negative feedback results in a slightly above average score.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and multiple bathrooms. However, maintenance issues such as a non-functional oven door, broken blinds, and a lack of garden furniture are noted. The balance of good facilities and maintenance issues leads to a moderate score.
The property's thoughtfulness is reflected in the provision of a welcome bottle of wine and a pen for the dog, as mentioned by guests. However, as not all reviews mention gifts and there's no guarantee of such gestures, the score reflects a positive but not outstanding level of thoughtfulness.
About this property
Wow! Quite simply, the vista from the front of Tower Cottage is one of the finest we've seen. Lake and mountain views to die for! Combine this with a high-end, super-stylish interior and a characterful and homely living environment, and you have a real Lakelovers favourite! Stunning accommodation for 6 on the edge of popular Windermere village in this elegantly converted former coach house.
It's fair to say you will be mesmerised by the views from the wide picture windows that look from the front of Tower Cottage over the beautiful garden and to the Lakeland peaks beyond. What would just be a painting hung on the wall in most other homes is simply the everyday outlook here! Watch the many moods of Lakeland dapple over the superb scenery from the comfort of your holiday hideaway.
Elegant and eclectic, the modern stylings that run through Tower Cottage have that sought-after sleek designer touch, with cool neutrals accentuating the sense of space and light provided by those fabulous panoramic picture windows, and wonderfully warm accent colours giving a real sense of identity and homeliness.
With all the attractions of Windermere village on your doorstep, as well as nearby Bowness and the walker's hub of Ambleside, there are so many adventures to be had here, and the best of these come when you get a map and some stout boots and discover the famous fells for yourselves. Back home, the hammocks and swings in the dreamy garden, with its lovely wildlife pond, make for a blissfully relaxing kind of adventure in their own right!
Tower Cottage is a premium choice for our Lakelovers to fully relax in and thoroughly discover the delights of the Lake District. With enormous windows and fabulous views, the comfortable sofas are set on wooden floors, around a 'Hwan' Danish circular wood-burner and surrounded by picture windows. The kitchen and dining area are pleasantly open to the lounge but set apart by contrasting slate floors.
The first super king size bedroom is on this level, with underfloor heated Lakeland slate bathroom.
Upstairs to the second lounge with TV and games section, panoramic box bay window and sleek white leather sofas.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Over 2 floors.
3 x bedrooms; 1 x four poster king size with ensuite, 1 x super king size and 1 x twin.
Family bathroom and wet room.
Open plan lounge / diner / kitchen.
Wood burning stove.
Garden with sun terrace.
Spectacular woodland and fell views.
2 dogs accepted.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating to bathrooms.
Wood burning stove.
Garden furniture.
Nintendo Wii.
Oven with 5 ring gas hob.
Microwave.
Dishwasher.
Fridge & freezer.
Washing machine & tumble dryer.
Secure bike store/laundry.
Private parking for 2 small or medium cars.
Wi-fi.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Cot and Highchair available.
Please Note: No Sunday changeovers
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (22)
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Wim
Especially the garden is a delight with the impressive sequoia tree as highlight in it. In two occasions we spotted some deer grazing in the back. The house has got an easy access to several public footpaths - ideal for walking experiences to Bowmere, Grasmere and obviously Windermere itself. We truly enjoyed our stay and had lots of morning and evening walks to the lake with our dog. The house itself is spacious, with three bathrooms , a large kitchen and comfortable beds.In the evening we were able to admire the sun set through the large window overseeing the extended garden. We would surely recommend Tower Cottage to everyone for it is very suitable for doglovers and, or a family with adult children like ours. The kitchen though, might need a little upgrade; some more pots and pans would be handy, also the oven needs some maintenance. Just a note for the owner; most holiday homes provide hand soap and commons spices for their guests but there were not. Fortunately, a Booth was in walking distance.
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Chris
...it wasn't very clean, full of cobwebs and grime. Also the numbers and settings have rubbed off the dials on the range cooker so it was impossible to see what setting or temperature you were selecting, also the blind in the downstairs bedroom was broken, also the sun awning was non functional on the back of the house and there was no blinds or curtains in the downstairs living room which meant that the late afternoon and early evening sun was blinding and there was no way to shade it which made it pretty uncomfortable. Finally the garden was great for our 2 dogs, huge, but half of one boundary was not fenced in and completely open to the neighbouring property which meant that we couldn't just let the dogs roam and play in the garden, a shame. Overall it feels like a missed opportunity to create a truly 5 star property, with a bit of care and attention, it would be stunning and a really nice place to be, as it was it came up a bit short.
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Sandy
Tower Cottage exceeded our expectations, which were already high prior to arrival. The property is immaculately presented and the location is ideal being only a short walk to either Windermere town or lake. All bedrooms are warm and comfortable, bathrooms are stylish and the upstairs lounge/games room has stunning views and is a great chill out area for the kids. The garden just goes on and on, and would be lovely in the summer. Everywhere feels light, airy and spacious with very high quality fittings throughout. We are so taken with the property that we are considering another booking for later this year. Lovely cottage, great location, very welcoming and highly recommended.