Guests say
Pottergill is a well-decorated and furnished cottage in Windermere, praised for its excellent location, modern amenities, and the luxury of a hot tub. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to shops, restaurants, and scenic walks, as well as the thoughtful touches like Sky Q and a well-equipped kitchen. While some maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns were noted, the overall experience is seen as comfortable and homely, making it a recommended stay for visitors to the Lake District.
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property spotless and well-presented, while others reported issues with dust, dirt, and personal items left from previous stays. The inconsistent cleaning standards have led to a slightly above average score.
The location of Pottergill is highly praised for being central and convenient, with easy access to local amenities, restaurants, and beautiful countryside walks. Its proximity to Windermere and the added benefit of parking make it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with modern decor and a homely feel. However, some guests mentioned issues with bed and sofa comfort, as well as challenges regulating temperature in certain rooms, which slightly lowers the comfort score.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a hot tub, Sky Q, and a well-equipped kitchen. However, guests have reported maintenance issues such as problems with the boiler, showers, and kitchen appliances. These issues, while not detracting from the overall positive experience, suggest room for improvement.
Several reviews mention thoughtful touches like welcome packs and Christmas decorations, which contribute to a pleasant stay. However, as these gifts are not consistently referenced and their provision is not guaranteed, the score reflects the positive impact they have when present.
About this property
Situated on a residential road just off Windermere's main high street is this gorgeous terraced cottage, an ideal base to explore the exciting Lake District National Park. Pottergill hosts a welcoming accommodation over four floors renovated to a high standard, ideal for a stylish getaway with a group of friends or a family of six. Make your way into the entrance and down the stairs to the lower-ground-floor where you'll find an elegant open-plan living space, spend an evening preparing a group meal in the well-equipped kitchen before heading over to the sociable dining seating to spend quality time over your delicious home-cooking and a bottle of wine. Snuggle up in front of the TV resting your legs on one of the plush sofas as you flick through films on Netflix for a quiet film night. From here, you can access the private patio which takes you over to an outbuilding with a convenient utility room, fitted with a washing machine, tumble dryer and a freezer, whereas the garden itself offers the amenities for a fun-filled evening in the sumptuous hot tub followed by a late-night tipple of wine and cheese on the patio seating. The ground floor is an ideal base for those with limited mobility, boasting a pretty double bedroom, a luxurious walk-in shower room and a homely snug room with a plush sofa and a Smart TV. The rest of the bedrooms can be found on the higher floors, choose between a first-floor double offering ample storage and a vanity dressing table, as well as access to a lavish bathroom where you can enjoy a bubbly soak in the roll top bath or get ready in the walk-in shower. Alternatively, the twin bedroom can be found on the second floor, perfect for children to escape into their own haven, furnished with sloped ceilings, and Velux windows with views out to rural mountains. A stroll away from the property's doorstep is Windermere town centre where you will be spoilt for choice by the selection of shopping facilities, local pubs, romantic restaurants, and tasty takeaways, as well as access to the stunning waters of Lake Windermere, being sure to take a relaxing boat cruise over the famous lake among breath-taking scenery of mountains and hidden bays. Pop on your wet gear and head over to the captivating Windermere for a day of watersports activities, choosing from sailing, kayaking, waterskiing, and wakeboarding, or you can try your luck at thrilling dry activities such as climbing, archery, rock climbing and gorge scrambling along the rugged mountains and trails. Family-friendly attractions in the nearby area include the World of Beatrix Potter, the National Trust's Wray Castle, Treetop Lake District adventures, or the Lakes Aquarium. Explore the charming Bowness Bay where you can hire and drive your very own boat across the beauty of the lakes, visiting the dramatic Stock Ghyll Force waterfall in Ambleside. Other must-see destinations whilst in the area include the National Trust property of Hill Top, the rugged peak of Claife Heights, and the famous Old Man of Coniston falls, boasting exceptional views of the surrounding area. Choose Pottergill as your Windermere base for a Lake District escape.
Windermere is a popular Lake District town boasting an abundance of shops, pubs, restaurants, and of course the famous serene lake, filled with a range of watersports activities and boat rides. The Lakes cruise can take you up to Ambleside, then back down to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawre. Adventure attractions nearby include Grizedale Forest Park 'Go Ape' adventure park, the 'World of Beatrix Potter', and Lakeland villages such as Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains.
Accommodation
Four-storey cottage.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor twin Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Bathroom with roll top bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor snug.
Lower-ground-floor open-plan living space with kitchen,Electric oven with halogen hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, dining area and sitting area.
External laundry room.
Gas central heating, 2 x Smart TVs, Sky TV, PS4.
WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Enclosed yard with patio, hot tub, seating and access to external laundry room.
Private Parking for 1 car and roadside parking permit for 1 car.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Please note the woodburning stove has been replaced by an electric fire.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Esthwaite Water
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (36)
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Michelle
No high ball glasses or just normal glasses in kitchen just small mini wine glasses Bought some n left them for other guests Apart from that everything was amazing Permit left for car on street parking and there car port yard for your car itâs all good Hot tub big enough for us 5 Neighbours lovely And location was amazing right in the town of Windermere
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Johanna
the sky does not work downstairs. The 2nd floor bathroom floor becomes saturated and then water leaks onto the first floor bed. There is no obvious caretaker number to call for problems. Other than this itâs a lovely cottage with comfy beds and nicely decorated.
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Celia
Having private parking at rear and on street voucher parking at front is a huge bonus in Windermere. Centrally located yet very quiet. The house was stylish, clean, warm and comfortable. Plenty of kitchen utensils made cooking and eating there a pleasure. Bedrooms and bathrooms were well presented. We went for a group hiking trip and returning to the hot tub was a joy. Weâve stayed in many self catering properties and this was one of the best. Many thanks for sharing your property, we would happily return