Snaptrip says
Sandown is a well-regarded holiday cottage in Windermere, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and ample living space. Guests appreciate the en suite bathrooms, though some find them compact. The property's proximity to local amenities and the inclusion of parking are frequently highlighted. The owner's communication and responsiveness are commended, and while some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests willing to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently mention the property's cleanliness, describing it as immaculate and well-presented. The attention to cleanliness is especially appreciated in current times. One isolated mention of a stained shower tray due to hair dye is noted, but it is not indicative of the general cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the lake. The availability of parking is a significant plus. Its central position makes it an ideal base for exploring Windermere and the surrounding Lake District.
The property is described as comfortable, with ample living space and well-equipped rooms. The beds are comfortable, and the cool ground floor bedrooms are appreciated during warmer weather. Some guests find the en suite bathrooms small, but this does not significantly detract from the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and the bonus of all en suite rooms. Some guests suggest updates to the kitchen appliances and mention minor maintenance issues like a vacuum cleaner not working optimally. However, these are minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
The owner's thoughtfulness is evident through excellent communication, a quick return of the housekeeping bond, and a welcome hamper mentioned by a guest. While such gifts are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
An excellent detached house with ample parking, superbly located on the outskirts of the bustling lakeside village of Bowness-on-Windermere, just a short walk from the shores of Lake Windermere and the village centre in the beautiful Lake District National Park. Offering families and friends an excellent base to explore this stunning part of England, this superb Windermere cottage benefits from upside down accommodation to make the most of the views, with the attractive living accommodation on the first floor. This Windermere cottage offers four ground floor bedrooms all with en-suite facilities. The spacious first floor has a large sitting room and an attractive separate dining area, with soft sofas to relax in at the end of the day. Outside this Bowness-on-Windermere cottage is a small patio area, plus it has the added benefit of ample parking available. The superb location of this charming Windermere cottage makes it perfect as a convenient base with easy access to the amenities in both Bowness-on-Windermere or Windermere village itself, including excellent restaurants available in both. Bowness-on-Windermere has a beautiful lakeside front where you can enjoy a cruise up the lake to ever-popular Ambleside, or down to Lakeside to explore the Aquarium of the Lake or embark on the Haverthwaite & Lakeside Steam railway. With so much to do in the area and such welcoming accommodation to return to, this perfect Windermere cottage is superb at any time of the year.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere both provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants, plus boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is on the edge of the town, plus Grizedale Forest Park is nearby and there are many National Trust properties in the area.
Accommodation
Four ground floor bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC: 3 x double, 1 x single.
First floor kitchen.
First floor utility room with fridge freezer, washing machine, toilet and basin.
First floor dining room with arch to sitting room.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, TVs with Freeview, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 4 cars.
Patio area with furniture and BBQ.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shops and pubs 3 mins walk.
Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available.
Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere.
Windermere town is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station.
Note: Property is located on the main lake road just on the edge of the village.
Note: Check-in 3.00 pm, check out 10:00am.
Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday or Monday.
However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind.
Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180.
Note: The patio area is not enclosed, please keep this in mind if travelling with dogs.
Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.
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 (47)
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Christopher
Owner was very welcoming and more than helpful in providing supportive information towards our stay to ensure we felt at home. Thoroughly enjoyed our time there and would highly recommend to others. Thank you for your upmost hospitality and we very much appreciate you having us. Kind regards, Christopher et al
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Ross
The communication with the owner georgie who couldn't be more helpful was a massive bonus also. We have stayed in countless propertyâs in bowness and sandown is by far one of the best
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Rebecca
Easy to reach other places by car, but so many places on the door step too! Minutes from the lake, seconds from pubs, shops etc. Perfect for chilled evenings in too!