Guests say
Winster Fields is a spacious cottage in a stunning, peaceful location with magnificent views and ample parking. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and the property's proximity to walking trails and local pubs. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the overall experience has been positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Cleanliness has been a concern for some guests, with reports of floors not being cleaned, dead insects, and a lack of thoroughness. However, other guests found the property spotless, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The location is highly praised for its quietness, beautiful views, and easy access to the Lakes area. The secluded setting and proximity to walking paths and local pubs are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Most guests found the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the comfy beds and spaciousness. However, some noted issues with a musty smell in one bedroom and a fusty overall scent upon arrival.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample parking. However, there have been several reports of maintenance issues such as problems with the boiler, showers, and appliances, which affected the score.
While some guests mentioned welcome items like teabags and biscuits, there is insufficient information to determine if these are consistently provided or if they meet guests' expectations of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be given.
About this property
Windermere 5 miles. A superb, semi-detached barn conversion set in a quiet, rural location, close to Windermere in the heart of the Lake District National Park. Luxuriously appointed throughout, this immaculate cottage near Windermere provides excellent accommodation, and with three bedrooms set over three floors, it's ideal for families looking for a quiet retreat from which to discover the beauty of the Lake District. This charming Windermere cottage benefits from a spacious open plan living area, fitted with a superb kitchen and opening out to a private patio and shared lawns, where the views of the surrounding countryside are a delight. Greeted by a welcome back equipped with tea, coffee and biscuits. Settle here with friends for a summer's alfresco meal and discuss your holiday plans, and with the area being home to an abundance of wildlife, you will be sure to spot some of the native deer and red squirrel here or whilst on one of the many walks from the doorstep of this Lakes cottage. Stroll past the giant redwood tree, which sits proudly in the shared grounds, or head to one of the local pubs, which also serve excellent food. This lovely Windermere cottage has the advantage of all the peace, quiet and beauty of being nestled away in glorious countryside, whilst the bustling village of Bowness is just ten minutes' drive away. From Bowness, the Lakeland Steamers cruise up and down Lake Windermere to Ambleside and connect with the Haverthwaite Steam Railway at Lakeside. There is also a car ferry crossing the lake, meaning you can easily explore the quaint Lakeland villages of Hawkshead, Far Sawrey and Satterthwaite, and find easy access to the stunning Grizedale Forest, where magical scenery for walks and cycling trips will be found. A magnificent cottage in the enchanting Lake District, to be enjoyed at any time of the year.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x second floor twin.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer (50/50 split), washer/dryer, dishwasher.
4 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, BT ultra-fast WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair (please bring own cot mattress and bedding).
Off road parking for up to 4 cars.
Private patio with furniture and charcoal BBQ, shared use of lawned gardens.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and nearest pub 1.5 miles.
The local region also has eateries such as The Masons Arms, and Hare and Hounds.
Please be aware of narrow roads near to property: may not be suitable for nervous drivers and Sat Nav may not work here.Property location is super for walking and is also an the sustrans national cycle route.
Tesco deliveries available in area.
Please note: If you wish to charge your car there are charging points near by at Booths supermarket car park in Windermere, around 6 miles away.
Windermere also has a rail station, for guests that want day trips without driving all day.
Windermere and the wider area of course also offer watersports, castles, Roman forts.
Please note: The water supply to Winster Fields is from a private borehole which is tested regularly by the local authority in accordance with current regulations.
The advice from South Lakeland District Council is that the slightly elevated sulphate level (282mg/l in comparison with a standard of 250mg/l) is naturally occurring and the water is safe for consumption, however guests may wish to use bottled water if they will be mixing baby formula.
Nearby points of interest
- Lakes Aquarium
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
Reviews (45)
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Chris
Our stay was mostly positive however a few niggles is that we ran out of toilet roll so we had to buy some as there were no spare ones available in the property or any that we could find.The front door lock is a bit fiddly as the key kept turning and not locking but eventually found a way to lock it..Bit more attention to cleaning as cobwebs on the ceilings in a few rooms and a strange eggy smell coming from the sink/tap in the upstairs bathroom. Bit of strange one is that there were lazy wasps every morning in the kitchen/ lounge area most were dead but a few alive but didn't cause any issues. These are minor niggles as we enjoyed our stay ,all amenities are there and the property was quiet plus 20 mins walk to a pub via some fields to the Masons arms is a bonus..Lovely neighbours behind the property and could buy fresh hen eggs off them. Iron out the niggles as stated and it would be a perfect place to stay.
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Sarah
We want to provide honest feedback to the owner, so that guests can continue staying in this beautiful location. The owner has a pure gem of a property to rent out and we would love for them to continue to benefit from this. Winster Fields is set in a beautiful and peaceful location. It is a spacious, and has all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. We stayed in this accommodation 4 years ago and were really looking forward to returning for our holiday this year. Unfortunately, when we entered the property, it smelt 'fusty', like it had been shut up for weeks. There were wasps and flies all over the surfaces and the kitchen was filthy! The cutlery and crockery were dirty in the cupboards, the bin smelt, there were food stains up the walls, the cooker hood and tiles were covered in grease, as well as the lights in the kitchen. It was clear that the property had not been cleaned properly before our arrival. If cleaners had been in, then they really didn't clean it properly. There were public hairs in the bathroom sinks, and urine splattered on the toilet brushes. We were less that impressed in arrival. Such a shame as we couldn't fault the property four years ago. We contacted Sykes straight away, who were very apologetic and contacted the owner in a timely fashion. We were informed that the cleaners would be in the day after our arrival, but nobody appeared. I then contacted sykes again and they arranged cleaners for the following day. They did come this time, but again, it was clear they only did the bare minimum and only dealt with the issues I had provided pictorial evidence for. In my opinion, the owner needs to liaise with the cleaning company regularly and discuss non negotiatiables for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cleans to ensure everything is cleaned regularly. In addition to this, there are maintenance jobs that need to be reported to the owner, who lives away. Light bulbs were out, damp patches on the ceiling and a broken chair. These all should be addressed quickly to ensure a comfortable stay. There needs to be some investment into thsi property now, as it is looking worn. Decorating needs to be done, new frying pans and utensils in th kitchens and new sofas and cushions as they are worn and smell. I am disappointed to be writing such a negative review as we love the location and had such a lovely stay 4 years ago. We enjoyed our holiday in the lakes, however didn't feel as comfortable as we should have done in our accommodation, due to the cleanliness.
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Rachel
Despite the exterminator coming, the wasps remained and we had many many wasps coming into the living area. We left half way through the week as we have young children and could do nothing to stop the wasps coming in and did not want them to be stung.