Greystones
ID: S283024
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
Guests generally appreciate Greystones for its excellent location, cleanliness, and comfort. The property's proximity to Bowness-on-Windermere and local amenities is frequently praised. The cottage's facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and effective heating, contribute to a homely stay. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found Greystones to be clean and well-maintained, with only a few isolated comments about overlooked areas. The cleanliness contributes positively to the overall experience.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its convenience and proximity to local attractions, shops, and restaurants. The ability to explore Windermere and Bowness on foot is a highlight for many visitors.
Guests find the cottage cosy and homely, with comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. Some concerns about the layout of the main bedroom and the quality of the sofas suggest room for improvement.
The property is well-equipped with a kitchen, heating, and a power shower. However, there are comments about the need for better seating, a smart TV, and some maintenance issues like a non-working shower and a problematic upstairs toilet.
While some guests mentioned the lack of a welcome pack with tea and coffee, there is not enough consistent information about gifts or additional thoughtful touches to accurately assess this category.
About this property
Sitting in an ideal location within the tourist hub of Bowness-on-Windermere is this mid-terraced Edwardian property, Greystones. Resting within walking distance of the excitement of the village, this delightful Lake District cottage is a popular year-round destination for families and couples alike. A snug sitting room awaits your return after a day of exploring the nearby attractions, complete with a mixture of pretty pastels and neutrals bringing character to the room, plus two sofas and a woodburning stove to take comfort beside. Wander into the contemporary kitchen to find a stylish space to prepare your meals, equipped with a handy selection of appliances, cooking utensils and crockery to assist you throughout your stay. Underfloor heating in this room makes for a great homely feel. Serve your home-cooked meals in the charming dining room with seating for four, offering the perfect opportunity to toast to a magnificent Lake District holiday. As you look get some rest, upstairs there are two wonderfully presented bedrooms, including a double at the front with brass bedstead and a twin room to be occupied by children. A spotless family bathroom with underfloor heating, hand basin, WC, P-shaped bath and shower over, is also located on this floor. The pretty courtyard rests at the rear of the property, perfect for those outdoor lunches before embarking on a scenic walk from the door. A short stroll will bring you to the shops and a bit further down the hill, The World of Beatrix Potter and the picturesque Bowness Bay with its steamer pier and boat hire. What better way to explore the Lake District than on board of fabulous steamer, providing opportunity to capture the secluded bays, wooded forests and dramatic fells that make up the Lakelands? This convenient location of Bowness-on-Windermere makes this a bustling tourist village, offering plenty of choice of pubs and restaurants. Originally a small fishing village, Bowness has grown to provide visitors with all manner of amenities and sights. Take yourself further into the National Park and uncover the natural scenery at Kendal, Ullswater and Coniston. Relish a family escape to Cumbria at Greystones. Outside: Rear yard with decked area for eating outside. Steps up to garage which has room for one small car or offers safe lockable bike storage. Parking is either in the garage or on street. Short walk to shops/pubs etc
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Three-storey cottage.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi.
Underfloor heating in kitchen and bathroom.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Parking in a garage for one small car accessed via back lane..
Secure bike storage.
Courtyard with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Access to garage via back lane.
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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Haley
Instructions very clear and everything just great. Underfloor heating in bathroom and kitchen were the icing on the cake. Thank you!
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Sara
Lovely and clean, appreciated the oven being clean also, as not always the case in other properties. Liked the inclusion of booklet of instructions for the heating, tv etc. Would defo book again. Shame the back room is a little dark, but still very comfortable, also the upstairs loo was not flushing properly. Great position for exploring both Windermere and Bowness on foot
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Catherine
Ideal location within walking distance of both Windermere and Bowness and on a bus route. The living room was dark and we needed a light on most of the time. In contrast the dining room had much more light abd is larger. We think these rooms could be swapped over. The shower was great and the bed very comfy. The heated clothes drier was a real help. The kitchen was well equipped but we would have liked a coffee machine given that there is plenty of room in the kitchen. The information regarding rubbish collection and recycling needs to be updated.