Guests say
Mylnbeck in Windermere is a well-regarded property, praised for its prime location, comfort, and cleanliness. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the property's proximity to local attractions. The airy and clean cottage offers a pleasant stay, though some guests noted a lack of personal touches and welcome gifts.
The property generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests finding it well-maintained and spotless. However, a few noted issues with unemptied bins and a full vacuum cleaner bag, slightly affecting the overall perception.
The location is highly praised for being close to both Bowness and Windermere, with easy access to local amenities. It's considered perfect for exploring the Lake District, contributing to a high score in this category.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with special mentions of the comfortable beds and the spacious, airy rooms. Some minor comments about room sizes and noise slightly detract from the perfect comfort experience.
While the property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a broken dishwasher and oven, and a lack of basics like a mop and hairdryer. These factors have led to a lower score in this category.
Guests have mixed feelings about the thoughtfulness of the provisions. While the property is appreciated for its equipment and furniture, the lack of welcome packs and basic provisions such as salt and pepper is noted. It should be mentioned that while some guests missed these personal touches, such gifts are not guaranteed and vary by stay.
About this property
This beautifully renovated Victorian cottage is ideally placed between Windermere and Bowness in the heart of the Lake District. With the amenities of these two bustling villages just a short walk away, MyInbeck provides a charming holiday home for families and friends alike. The cottage style kitchen is sure to encourage some home-cooking with a range cooker with five ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, while the dining table provides a lovely spot to enjoy meals amidst your loved ones. Carry the conversation in the sitting room where you can sink into the plush sofas and flick on the woodburning stove, or on a balmy day throw open the patio doors to allow a seamless transition to the outside. At the end of each fun-filled day, retire to either of the bedrooms with its crisp and clean linens being perfect for a relaxing evening with a good book, as well as there being ample storage for all your walking gear and more. Begin each day in the family bathroom with a refreshing shower or return here in the evening and set the temperature for a soothing bath. To complete this charming dwelling there is a lovely patio area which catches the sun all afternoon and evening with a table, chairs and a stone bench to relax on. Windermere village can be found just a short walk uphill and has an abundance of shops, pubs and restaurants, whereas Bowness is a similar distance downhill and offers plenty more amenities including a cinema, Lake Cruises and a miniature golf course, so there’s no need to use the car on a daily basis. There are also many walks that can be enjoyed from the door including School Knot and Orrest Head which are rewarded with staggering views over the lakes and fells in the distance. Be sure to visit the National Trust owned Hill Top, which was once the home of Beatrix Potter, it now offers visitors a chance to see the 17th-century farmhouse where you can learn more about the author’s life with wonderful references throughout. In reach of Kendal, Coniston and beyond, MyInbeck is a delightful escape at any time of year.
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
There is currently scaffolding at the neighbouring property until the end of December 2024.
Highly Commended for a four star property.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin..
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Range cooker with 5-ring electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, nespresso coffee machine, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair are not provided at this property.
Off-road parking for two large cars or three small/medium cars.
Patio with table and chairs.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Portable dog gate located in utility room, this can be put wherever guests need.
Sorry, no smoking.
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 (34)
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Rebecca
The beds were very comfortable and both bathrooms were spacious and clean. The propery was perfectly situated between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere, both in easy walking distance. It had plenty of off road parking for our large car with the dog safe garden made private by clever planting. Our only issue was that our aged dog fell down the stairs into the kitchen. She's perfectly OK but a stair gate for both sets of stairs would be advisable to prevent any visiting pooches from wandering around too much. All in all a very comfortable home from home.
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Beverley
Really spacious, beautiful view of garden from lounge. Well located for easy walk into Bowness. A bonus to have parking on drive outside. Beds comfy. Would definitely stay here again. Only negatives: Electric shower in en-suite was difficult to maintain temperature, care needed as gets very hot. Also a stairgate would be a good addition to the property (to stop the dog going upstairs, we had to use the clothes airer with a towel over it, wedged in place with the side table).
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Peter
Plenty of crockery, cutlery and pots and pans. We had a couple of issues while at the cottage, one was an issue with the TV in the lounge as could not get any channels and the upstairs towel rail in the bathroom wasnât working. Someone came out promptly and fixed these but the problem with the TV occurred again on our last night. We noticed the carpets had not been hoovered when we arrived this must have been because both vaccume cleaners were full and not picking anything up. We reported this but as this wasnât rectified we could not hoover the bedrooms or stairs before departure. Overall we had a lovely stay in the cottage and hope to come and stay again. Only negative is maybe a little more time could be spent on the cleaning.