Snowdrop Cottage
ID: S409878
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
Snowdrop Cottage in Windermere receives high praise for its cleanliness, prime location, and overall comfort. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen and the property's proximity to local attractions. While parking can be challenging during peak times, the cottage's charm and amenities contribute to a delightful stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the immaculate condition of the cottage, highlighting its cleanliness as a standout feature. One isolated comment about dust under the sofa and chair does not significantly detract from the overall high standards observed.
The cottage's location is frequently praised for being within walking distance to Bowness and Windermere, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the lake. Parking difficulties during peak times are noted, but the convenience and quiet setting are well-regarded.
Comfort is highly rated, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy. Some guests mention a preference for different sofas and the small bathroom, but these are personal preferences and do not significantly impact the overall comfort experienced by most.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and good central heating. Some guests suggest improvements such as sharper knives and better shower pressure. The mention of a faulty fridge and lack of bath mat indicate minor maintenance issues.
While guests express appreciation for the overall experience, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be accurately assigned to this category.
About this property
Snowdrop Cottage is a stunning mid-terrace cottage, located in Bowness-on-Windermere, just a short walk from the shops, restaurants and lake. Perfect for those wishing to park the car and easily access all Bowness and Windermere have to offer just a short walk away. Located in the heart of the Lake District National Park, Snowdrop Cottage is a pretty and contemporary setting for your next family adventure, within easy reach of Windermere and Ambleside. Upon entering the property, there is an inviting living/dining room, with large bay window allowing in plenty of light, plus a spacious dining table situated beside the woodburning stove, making a lovely place to enjoy an evening meal with your loved ones. After dinner, grab a spot on the sofa and flick on the gas fire as you watch television and relax. Continuing into the well-equipped kitchen, assisting you with your self-catering needs, whether you are cooking up a storm or preparing a picnic, there is also a handy dishwasher and washing machine. Moving upstairs, there is a gorgeous king-size bedroom with a feature fireplace and white furnishings, giving the space a homely feel. Enjoy the inviting twin bedroom with a marvellous feature fireplace and storage to unpack any personal belongings, as well as a well-lit bathroom with the choice of bath and shower, and a ring-light mirror. To finish the first floor, you will find a welcoming dressing room close to the bathroom, with a dressing table, mirror, hanging space and an armchair so you can get ready for your day in style or use as a quiet retreat to relax with a book. Outside there is on-street parking and a small front garden with a bench to sit and watch the world go by with your morning coffee, as well as an enclosed rear patio with table and chairs, creating a sun-trapped space to enjoy some alfresco dining. The town of Bowness-On-Windermere provides a selection of pubs, bars, shops and eateries, as well as some local attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter museum and the Old Laundry Theatre, an intimate theatre that shows films, comedy nights, musical performances of all genres and informative lectures. From Bowness Bay and onto Lake Windermere, there is plenty of choice for boat rides, boat hire and trips right up to Ambleside, all with beautiful views of the surrounding national park. A short walk away is the superb sister town of Windermere, popular with tourists for of its range of amenities, family-friendly jetty museum and the picturesque Orrest Head viewpoint, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, and you can embrace the breath-taking lake views and fells. For the more adventurous, there is the opportunity to get involved in a variety of water sports and mountain biking, as well as the popular Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Park and Brokehole Treetop Trek. Snowdrop Cottage is ideally situated to explore the area, whether by foot, bike or car, and is a short distance away from Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain. Also in the area, and all equally worth a visit, is Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, Ullswater, Kendal and Keswick. For an excellent base whilst you explore the Lake District, choose Snowdrop Cottage.
Bowness offers boat trips, boat hire, The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre, as well as plenty of shops, bars, pubs and restaurants. Nearby there is high wire tree top experiences at Brockhole and Go Ape, Grizedale Forest Park, the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck, and the Lakes Aquarium. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Dressing Room/ Reading Room.
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Living/dining room with woodburning stove and gas fire
Gas central heating.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
On-street parking.
Front garden with patio, gravel and bench and an enclosed rear patio with table and chairs.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
Reviews (21)
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Mark
5mbs at best during our stay. No good if like our stay itâs raining and you want to stream a movie. Other than that the cottage is perfect and the well equipped kitchen was perfect for our needs. Clean and comfortable with excellent central heating.
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Stuart
Fridge faulty. No mat in slippery bath. Shower like a dripping tap.
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Carolyn
Everything is provided and you could easily cook a meal in the kitchen - there is a proper size cooker, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and half size dishwasher. There is enough cutlery, plates, saucepans, glasses mugs etc.The property is warm and cosy and if needed there is a gas fire in the lounge area - there are also real fireplaces which I assume you can use in the winter. It is a small garden but there is a table and chairs to be able to sit outside. On the corner of the road there is a green space if you have a child who wants to run around. The WiFi is good enough for browsing, kids tablets and using apps like Netflix, Disney plus, Amazon video on the smart tv provided. The location is perfect - it is in Bowness which is a lovely town. The property is within easy walking distance (5 minutes walk) to lots of restaurants, bars, shops, the Beatrix Potter exhibition, small cinema and the jetty on Lake Windermere where you can get the boats to Ambleside etc. a little further past the jetty is the car jetty to take you across to where Beatrix Potterâs house is. By car it is easy to get to other main towns and tourist spots of the Lake District. The only downsides are the bathroom is quite small and the shower hasnât got great pressure but is certainly useable - but that could be due to us having power showers at home so use to very powerful showers, whereas the shower in the property is an electric one. However it is hot water on demand which was good and the towels provided are lovely and fluffy. The other issue is parking - it is on road parking. The road isnât permit only so people park their cars there and walk into town as there isnât a lot of parking in the town. We were there over the Easter weekend and ended up using one of the businesses parking space on their drive (obviously after contacting them and residents of the road) as there was no space on the road. After the bank holiday it became a lot easier to park on the road and we didnât then have an issue but Iâm not sure what it would be like to park in the summer holidays. However on speaking to a neighbour they are trying to get permit parking for the road which will probably make it a lot easier to park as there is certainly enough parking spaces for the number of houses.