Snaptrip says
Guests are generally delighted with Lowe-McConnell, praising its stunning views, cosy feel, and excellent location by Lake Windermere. The property's cleanliness and well-equipped nature receive positive mentions, alongside the thoughtful touches like a welcome pack. While some guests note issues with maintenance and a steep price increase, the overall experience is one of comfort and enjoyment in a beautiful setting.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is frequently described as clean and tidy, with several guests highlighting its spotless condition. However, a few guests mentioned that certain areas could benefit from a deeper clean, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Lake Windermere and the convenience of the nearby ferry. Guests love the beautiful views and the ease of access to local attractions, making it a standout feature of their stay.
Many guests find the cottage comfortable, especially noting the cosy feel and the comfortable bed. However, some guests mentioned that the sofa was not as comfortable as they would have liked, which suggests room for improvement.
The property is well-equipped for self-catering, with guests appreciating the kitchen facilities. Nonetheless, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a loose tap, a problematic lock, and a leaking radiator, indicating that some facilities require attention.
While guests mention welcome packs and local goodies, there is not enough consistent detail across the reviews to accurately assess the level of thoughtfulness as a guaranteed offering. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
A superb terraced cottage, at Mitchell Wyke Bay, on the shores of Windermere. Set in idyllic countryside and named after Rosemary Lowe-McConnell, a tropical fish ecologist, this cottage boasts a king-size double bedroom, a modern bathroom and a luxury open plan living area with a balcony, from where views of the breathtaking Windermere can be seen. A unique base for a romantic Lake District holiday. Note: This cottage can be booked alongside refs: 1024713, 1024703, 1024706, 1024718, 1024714 and 1024709 - together they sleep 18. About the owner - Founded in 1929, The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) is a thriving membership association, independent scientific organisation and a registered charity. The FBA promote freshwater science through a number of ways, such as innovative research, science projects, training courses and workshops, maintained specialist scientific facilities, national and international scientific meetings and publications.
The village of Far Sawrey has a pub/restaurant, whilst Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is ‘Hill Top’, once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages. Footpaths lead from the grounds to the village and Claife Heights - a noted beauty spot of forests and tarns. Watersports are close at hand on Windermere, along with Lake Cruises and the majestic Wray Castle to admire. Fishing can be enjoyed on nearby Esthwaite Water and, of course, fell walking.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Dining area and sitting area with balcony.
Biomass central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair to be requested 14 days prior to arrival and are subject to availability - cot linens are not provided.
Allocated roadside parking for 1 car.
Balcony.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Shop 1.5 miles via ferry and Hawkshead – 4 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Children must be supervised at all times due to balcony.
Note: This property has an interconnecting door to Ref 1024718, the door will remain locked during your stay unless booking both properties and requested otherwise at least 14 days prior to your arrival.
4pm check in.
Please note: This property has a good house keeping bond of £75.
Note: Pick-up and drop-off ferry point situated approx 100 yards away.
During seasonal peaks the ferry service may be in high demand due to its popularity.
Sykes are not responsible for the council ferry; changes to service, times, and closures.
The Windermere car ferry service can be affected by extreme weather conditions.
By booking this property, you are automatically enrolled as a member of the Freshwater Biological Association for the duration of your stay.
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
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (43)
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Katie
It also kept sticking from the outside too so we couldn't get in either. Eventually it would unlock but you have to just keep trying it til it eventually works. The radiator in the bedroom leaks if you try alter it, we really wanted to turn it off as it was really warm in the bedroom but when we went to turn it down loads of water spewed out. The property is starting to look quite tired, we've been staying there for a few years now, we've been a total of 5 times and honestly the bedroom and bathroom needs a refresh now, there are cracks everywhere and the cleaners never clean behind the bed or the bedside tables, the dust in there is unreal. We like the location of the proper as it makes it easy to paddleboard but honestly we probably wouldn't stay there anymore if it wasn't for it being on the lake as we always have to deep clean it when we arrive. The floors are always really dirty and our socks end up black after an hour of waking around unpacking. The place needs looking after a bit better to be honest because it used to be really nice but after a few years of wear and tear and not very through cleaning it's not worth £800+ for the week. Besides the fact that it needs some love, the beds a really comfy, the location is stunning and it's actually a really nice little place, especially if you want to hike or get out on the lake, hence the reason we keep returning. It's worth following Windermere ferry on twitter to check if it's running or not too because if it isn't you've got a lengthy drive around the lake to get to the property. We arrived last week and I forgot to check but when we arrived in the lakes we saw that the ferry was closed for the whole month! Anyway, these houses have their pros and cons but my overall feeling is that they need a bit of a deep clean and a lick of paint (and a lock change)
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Katie
It also kept sticking from the outside too so we couldn't get in either. Eventually it would unlock but you have to just keep trying it til it eventually works. The radiator in the bedroom leaks if you try alter it, we really wanted to turn it off as it was really warm in the bedroom but when we went to turn it down loads of water spewed out. The property is starting to look quite tired, we've been staying there for a few years now, we've been a total of 5 times and honestly the bedroom and bathroom needs a refresh now, there are cracks everywhere and the cleaners never clean behind the bed or the bedside tables, the dust in there is unreal. We like the location of the proper as it makes it easy to paddleboard but honestly we probably wouldn't stay there anymore if it wasn't for it being on the lake as we always have to deep clean it when we arrive. The floors are always really dirty and our socks end up black after an hour of waking around unpacking. The place needs looking after a bit better to be honest because it used to be really nice but after a few years of wear and tear and not very through cleaning it's not worth £800+ for the week. Besides the fact that it needs some love, the beds a really comfy, the location is stunning and it's actually a really nice little place, especially if you want to hike or get out on the lake, hence the reason we keep returning. It's worth following Windermere ferry on twitter to check if it's running or not too because if it isn't you've got a lengthy drive around the lake to get to the property. We arrived last week and I forgot to check but when we arrived in the lakes we saw that the ferry was closed for the whole month! Anyway, these houses have their pros and cons but my overall feeling is that they need a bit of a deep clean and a lick of paint (and a lock change)
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Anne
Located next to the Windermere ferry for hopping across to the other side of the lake. One day we had no hot water or heating and this was dealt with very promptly by Sykes customer service, who contacted us later in the day to check it had been fixed.