Guests say
Fir Trees is a well-located cottage in Windermere with a beautiful garden and comfortable beds, offering a cosy stay despite some issues. The property is praised for its spaciousness and well-equipped kitchen, and while some guests experienced maintenance problems, others noted improvements and a homely atmosphere.
Guests frequently mentioned cobwebs, a smell of damp, and a general need for a deeper clean. However, some noted improvements in cleanliness during their stay.
The location is consistently praised for being excellent, with easy access to local attractions and the beauty of the Lake District.
The property is described as comfortable, with spacious lounging areas and comfortable beds, although some guests reported issues with heating and dampness.
The kitchen is well-equipped, but guests reported problems with heating, hot water, and a lack of control over the central heating. Some maintenance issues were also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Step through the front door to the hallway with boot and coat cupboard, which leads to the bright, spacious, triple aspect, open-plan sitting room with dining area and kitchen.
A large family size corner sofa sits in front of the TV and electric coal effect fire and the large family dining table is great for family breakfasts or celebration dinners. The large windows allow the light to flood in and the patio doors open to the garden and patio.
The fitted kitchen is well appointed and the whole open plan layout gives the living accommodation a very social feel.
The first of the four bedrooms is located on the ground floor with an ensuite shower room. The remaining three bedrooms are located on the first floor along with a family bathroom with bath with shower over.
The house benefits from a pretty garden that wraps around the property and the patio is presented with outdoor dining furniture. There is an external utility room with washing machine and tumble drier.
To the side of the property is private parking for three cars.
Just a five minute walk from Fir Trees is the bustling village of Bowness on the shores of Lake Windermere with a great selection of pubs, bars and restaurants in addition to great local shops and amenities.
Lake cruises operate all year round and there is a create choice of waterborne activities from sailing, canoeing and motorboat hire. The car ferry runs across the lake just 100 yards from the cottage and offers easy access to the mountain bike trails and great walking opportunities on the west side of Lake Windermere.
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
Four bedrooms: 2 x king size, 1 x ground-floor double with ensuite shower room with shower basin and WC, 1 x single.
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and hand basin.
Open plan sitting area, dining area and kitchen.
Utility room
Gas central heating.
Cooker with five ring gas hob, electric double oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, WiFi, High chair.
Travel cot.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Patio with outdoor furniture.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
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 (14)
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Lee
Property was clean and tidy, with a lovely kitchen and garden. Fixtures and fittings in the house were a little tired, but nothing of concern - quite normal for a rental. Overall we would stay here again.
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Peter
Easy to access front door key, but no second key as advertised. Small garden well kept but mostly shaded and quite overlooked. Some of the pillows were lumpy, a shame as the beds were otherwise comfortable. Downstairs ensuite bathroom was fine; upstairs bathroom shower was woefully inadequate - shower curtain badly positioned, so water would spray over whole bathroom.
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Theresa
I emailed Sykes Cottages to check these out as it was a holiday for our elderly parents who need a lot of care and have specific needs. Other than some cobwebs in different rooms and needing a slightly better clean (eg down the side of the bed in the single room, behind furniture, under beds and washer having dirty water in it) the accommodation was perfect! Had we gone on reviews alone, we would not have booked and would have missed out on what was a really homely, spacious, comfortable cottage in an idyllic location near the Lake! The beds were well dressed, there was plenty of wardrobe and drawer space, the kitchen was well equipped and clean, the lounge spacious with large comfy, space for two cars outside and handy downstairs toilet/shower with seat (great for disabled access) and new, clean bathroom upstairs. The garden was large and well maintained, perfect for this beautiful weather weâve just had. Highly recommend.