Guests say
The Willows in Windermere receives high praise for its prime location, tasteful furnishings, and spaciousness, ideal for large groups. The hot tub and cinema room are standout features, contributing to a delightful stay. While parking can be challenging, the property's proximity to local amenities and the town centre is a significant plus.
Guests generally report that The Willows is very clean, with comfortable surroundings. However, a few minor issues such as a slug in the kitchen and drain smells were mentioned, slightly affecting the overall impression.
The property's location is highly commended for its convenience, being close to bars, restaurants, and shops, and within walking distance to Bowness. The central location is ideal for exploring Windermere and the surrounding Lake District.
The Willows is described as warm and cosy with comfortable furniture and beds. Some guests mentioned specific rooms being cold or having less comfortable dining arrangements, but overall, the property provides a comfortable stay.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a hot tub, cinema room, and pool table. However, guests have noted issues with the oven, lack of kitchen equipment, and some maintenance concerns, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as there are no mentions of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Resting in the heart of the picturesque town of Windermere in Cumbria's Lake District National Park in this stylish, four-storey, end-terrace cottage, The Willows. Perfect for a celebration or large family holiday, this holiday home has a bubbling hot tub, Smart TVs in each bedroom, and a fabulous games room/cinema room. On arrival at the home, a sitting room with a toasty woodburning stove greets you, where you can relax and unwind after a lakeside walk. From here, the kitchen/diner has all you need to whip up a tasty meal for the group, along with dining seating so you can savour your meals while you plan your next day of adventures. Take advantage of the lower-ground floor, where you can sink into the plush corner sofa while watching a film on the 72" Smart TV, or even enjoy a game of pool, while the designated bartender provides drinks from the wine cooler. When sleep calls, five well-presented king-size bedrooms lie over the first and second floors; three of which have en-suite shower rooms, allowing extra privacy when freshening up, while the remaining two are served by a family bathroom, with both a bath and a shower over. Outside, the patio is a lovely space to dine, or even soak in the hot tub as the sun goes down. Whether you want to explore the stunning Lake District, or just spend some quality time with loved ones, The Willows is the ideal choice any time of year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1069448, together sleeping up to 20 guests.
Bowness and Windermere are vibrant, fun-filled towns set in the stunning Lake District scenery. Ambleside has a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is easily accessible and offers activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The area also has many National Trust properties and water sports for those seeking an adrenaline rush. Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick, and the Lakeland Mountains are all easily accessible.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with Smart TV, sitting area and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with Smart TV, sitting area and Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom, 1 x king-size with Smart TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor cinema/games room with 72" Smart TV.
Kitchen/diner with Smart TV.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, wine cooler, and dishwasher.
Sitting room with woodburning stove (wood not included).
Gas central heating.
7 x Smart TVs, WiFi and pool table.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed rear yard with patio, hot tub and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile.
Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am.
Note: There are steps leading up to the front door, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- 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 (21)
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Gabe
Rooms were cozy and beds were very comfy. Bathrooms were mostly great apart from one very small ensuite shower/toilet cubicle where using the shower wet the entire tiny room, there also isn't much privacy as the door is glass and doesn't fill the whole frame. The kitchen was suitable but not so well equipped, definitely needs some more cookware. There was no salt and pepper in the grinders and the dish soap was watered out. Kitchen table was big enough and even expandable to fit all of us. We made good use of the hot tub, which was clean and ready to use when we arrived. Was fun to use even in cold wet weather. The front sitting room gets very cold but there is a wood burning stove. The downstairs lounge was a great communal area with a big comfy sofa and huge TV, and we very much enjoyed the pool table. The house is in a great location with some nice walks/pubs/cafes etc. nearby. Parking outside the property is never guaranteed as there are no designated spaces, a few times we had to park a 10 minute walk away, so not ideal if you are planning to drive a lot during your stay. A lot of the photos on the listing for the Willows seem to actually be from the property next door, which is very similar, but it's still a bit misleading as they are a different layout despite having the same amenities. Overall we had a great time, a few minor improvements needed here and there but still a lovely property with good facilities in a great location.
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Isla
Great location and really comfy beds. However we were extremely disappointed at the lack of supplies at the house. We paid around £2000 for 2 nights and you didnât even supply some tea and coffee. Salt and pepper grinder provided but not filled. You requested for the place to be returned clean and tidy bit with no cloths or paper towels or cleaning products. Watered down fairy liquid at the sink. For such a short term let and for the amount we spent I do not think that this is our responsibility to bring and would expect this as a minimum. I have never rented/ stayed in a holiday let that hasnât provided some basic things. There was also no baking trays for the oven. These basics would have made the stay for my 30th pretty perfect. Also check out at 10am with a clean and tidy for a house of 10 I think is pretty early!
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Vijay
The only negatives are: 1) In one of the ensuites on the first floor, it is not advisable to use the shower as this would wet the toilet and basin causing an unpleasant experience. We used this ensuite for it's basin and toilet. 2) Kitchen dining table and benches not comfortable for 10 people. We had to stagger our dining times as there were 10 of us (7 adults; 3 children) 3) Limited street parking. It is a cut through road and being close to town, many look to park on this road.