Guests say
Mere View is a highly praised holiday cottage in Windermere, with guests consistently lauding its immaculate condition, stunning views, and tasteful decor. The property's location is ideal for exploring Bowness and the surrounding Lake District. Comfort and space are noted positives, with a well-equipped kitchen and spacious balcony adding to the experience. While there are minor concerns about maintenance and the weather's impact on enjoyment of the balcony, the overall sentiment is extremely positive, with many guests planning to return.
The property is repeatedly described as immaculate, suggesting a very high level of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The location is praised for its stunning views and proximity to local attractions in Bowness, indicating a prime location for visitors.
Guests find the property very comfortable, with roomy bedrooms and high-end furniture. The presence of a balcony and ample space contributes to the comfort level.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a fully equipped kitchen and ample parking. However, there were minor issues with WIFI and a bath plug, which slightly lower the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Mere View is an upside-down penthouse sitting in the idyllic town of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria. Boasting its sensational 25sq metre balcony and infinity balustrade, enjoying glorious views, Mere View is an excellent choice for a family looking to stay in this part of The Lake District. The whole of the top floor is given over to appreciating the wonderful Lakeland vistas with cleverly separated sitting, dining and kitchen areas. Mere View’s ground floor is home to a spacious bedroom with super king size bed which can be made up as two 3’ single beds if requested when booking. Patio doors lead from here into a pretty garden area with small patio and garden furniture. The room also comes with en-suite shower room. Guests can also enjoy relaxing in the ground floor TV room, perhaps while doing the laundry in the nearby utility area. Up to the first floor where there are two more splendid bedrooms to choose from; a pretty double room has use of the smart house bathroom, while the stylish king size room comes with en-suite shower room with luxury shower, basin and WC. The second floor has been tastefully furnished in neutral shades with pastel highlights to add a homely and welcoming feel to the chic décor. Floor to ceiling patio doors lead out to the breath-taking balcony mentioned earlier. Generously furnished, this is a wonderful spot for dining or relaxing while taking in the incredible views. Inside there is plenty of space for everyone to spread out and relax, share a film or chat to the cook while a delicious supper is being prepared. Mere View is just a short stroll from the centre of lively Bowness and Lake Windermere. The National Trust - Wray Castle, with its stunning architecture and beautiful surroundings, is a must-visit for those interested in exploring the region's rich heritage. Similarly, the National Trust - Hill Top, once the beloved home of Beatrix Potter, invites visitors to step into the world of this renowned author and illustrator. When it comes to dining options, Bowness On Windermere does not disappoint. Quayside Bowness, with its warm and inviting ambiance, offers a delectable menu that showcases the best of local and international cuisine, or for a quick caffeine fix or a relaxing afternoon tea, The Magic Roundabout café offers a robust menu of breakfast and lunch sandwiches plus coffee, cocktails & craft beers. Mere View is a superb base for an adventure-filled escape to the Lake District.
The village of Bowness-on-Solway lies within the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, to the west of the city of Carlisle. The village has a pub and a tea room and Hadrian’s Wall stretches from the village to Wallsend near Newcastle for some 73 miles, with the walk being defined as a ‘National Trail’. The surrounding area is rich in bird life visiting the sand dunes, salt marsh, shingle beds, and peat mosses, and there are many viewpoints and lay-bys, perfect for spotting the waders: oystercatchers, curlew, golden and grey plover, lapwing, knot, dunlin, bar-tailed and black-tailed godwit, redshank, and turnstone. In 1869 a rail line, the Solway Junction Railway, was opened between Bowness and Annan in Scotland, connecting to the Maryport and Carlisle railway. The 1 mile and 176 yard long iron girder viaduct across the water was damaged by an ice build-up in 1875, and again in 1881. It was repaired and continued as a passenger train until 1914 when it became a freight train until 1921, before finally being demolished in 1934. Nearby, the market town of Wigton and the city of Carlisle are popular centres for shopping, pubs and restaurants. Wigton also has a weekly market taking place every Friday and also boasts a theatre. The Victorian seaside resort of Silloth is 16 miles away, whilst Keswick and the heart of the Lake District are reached in 40 minutes' by car. A wonderful base for exploring Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Second-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area.
Utility.
Ground-floor reading room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven with ceramic hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TVs, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 3 cars.
Rolec Wallpod EV Home Charge for electric car.
25sq metre balcony with furniture.
Garden and patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles, lake 0.3 miles.
Note: Sorry, no children under 5.
Note: There is an open stair case at the property, please take care.
2 en-suite shower rooms and 1 family bathroom
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 (11)
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Audrey
Literally just a couple of minutes walk to the heart of bustling Bowness but when youâre in the house it feels as if you are miles away from habitation. The views from the main living area are fantastic and it lifted my heart every morning. Very comfortable beds as well. The only possible drawback is that, because of all the glass in the living area that gives access to the wonderful views, that room does get very warm when the sun is shining. If you donât want to use your car, from Bowness you can go to many places by boat or bus. I would definitely recommend this home to anyone wanting a holiday in this area.
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Irene
Views are spectacular and weather wise we had a perfect week! We had a very relaxing time and the property was lovely to come back to after a day out, with everything we needed to hand.
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Andrew
The kitchen was fully equipped, and the bedrooms were roomy and comfortable. The balcony was one one of the biggest we have seen, and we often all sat outside when it wasn't raining. Being so high up, from the balcony we could watch the jets flying past at almost the same level as us.