Brinkburn

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

28 Customer Review(s)

Mr Fairclough
January 2022

“Great stay.”

Great location. Exceeded all expectations

Great location. Exceeded all expectations

- Mr Fairclough, January 2022
Mr Mcquaid December 2021

“A fantastic cottage for a family break, lots of room and up to date facilities, great location for the village.”

Loved the log fire after a day out walking. Already booked again for next New Year.

- Mr Mcquaid, December 2021
Mrs Mccormick December 2021

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

Great location close to shops and pubs. Beautiful walks. Will definitely book again.

- Mrs Mccormick, December 2021
Mr Pleasance November 2021

“Very nice cottage”

- Mr Pleasance, November 2021
Mrs Cornelius November 2021

“Wonderful cottage.”

Very clean, beautifully maintained. We would definitely like to return - excellent location. Thank you. We had a lovely family break

- Mrs Cornelius, November 2021
Mrs Gidman-brian October 2021

“This was our second visit & the house was as lovely as we remembered.”

It’s very comfortable, well equipped & spacious. The tv room at the rear of the property is ideal for teenagers. The house is ideally located & everything we needed was within walking distance. We never needed to use our car.

- Mrs Gidman-brian, October 2021
Mr Beynon October 2021

“Even better ifs--------Few minor things need fixing, towel hook in downstairs WC, extractor hood light, welcome pack folder broken, log burner glass was very dirty and needed a clean and a couple of the dining chairs were a bit "loose" and concerning.”

On to the many positives.....The property itself was lovely, great size, bedrooms big enough and beds really comfortable, really spacious dining room and kitchen. Appliances and entertainment all good and shower upstairs was excellent and deserves a mention! Very difficult parking in street, often had to park elsewhere let alone get close to the property. A property that sleeps six is probably likely to be hosting 1 if not two vehicles. That is the only reason I would be unlikely to stay again, but would recommend in a heartbeat to any travelers with out a vehicle.

- Mr Beynon, October 2021
Mrs Higgins September 2021

“We stayed at the properly last October & loved it so much that we went back again!”

Lovely property & excellent location

- Mrs Higgins, September 2021
Mr Kew August 2021

“A great week spent at Brinkburn.”

Excellently positioned in Bowness and a great base for travels around the Lake District. The house itself was of a good standard with the right level of cleanliness. Having WiFi access was a godsend to keep the kids occupied on an evening after outdoor adventures. Main challenge was parking, couldn’t get parked in the street or any close so ended up getting a week pass for the nearby (5 min walk) car park. Be warned, if you have to go down this route look to download the App before you go to the Lakes, trying to do it in the car park as the ticket machine wasn’t working took a good 25 minutes!

- Mr Kew, August 2021
Glanville August 2021

“Great location, very clean and well equipped”

- Glanville, August 2021
Mrs Milne June 2021

“We had a great time at the Brinkburn cottage, however we felt an extra bathroom suite and an enclosed outside area for our dog would be a good idea.”

- Mrs Milne, June 2021
Mr Fraser June 2021

“Lovely house, great location.”

Minor issues with parking, no garden for the dog, and it would be nice to have had some basic condiments salt pepper olive oil, even a washing tablet

- Mr Fraser, June 2021
Mrs Clark April 2021

“Property was bigger and better than expected, Location Fantastic Would re book this property again, have stayed in other properties in this road, this is by for the best.”

Cleanliness could be increased shower screen water marked, door trims just need wiping down dust settled on trims quite thick. Glass in front door and back windows needed cleaning 5 min job done it myself, while waiting for family members to get ready.

- Mrs Clark, April 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback, we sincerely apologise that you were disapointed with the cleanliness standards at. Cleanliness is of paramount importance to us and as such we have arranged a deep clean at the property and have replaced the cleaner. We do hope to see you here again soon. Property Owner
Mrs Hatherell April 2021

“The place is central to Bowness and accessing all the surrounding tourist attractions.”

House on the whole was comfortable but really does need a deep clean, the oven and toaster looked like it had not be cleaned for a while which was disappointing as we had been in lockdown for 3 months so was an ideal time to do it. We reported these immediately on arrival, baking trays had to be cleaned before using and the vacuum cleaner was full. It was good to have a washing machine which I don't think was in the information when booking. There is no garden furniture.

- Mrs Hatherell, April 2021

Thank you very much for your feedback, we have also updated the description to relfect that the property has a washing machine. We sincerely apologise that you were disapointed with the cleanliness standards at. Cleanliness is of paramount importance to us and as such we have arranged a deep clean at the property and have replaced the cleaner. We do hope to see you here again soon. Property Owner
Mrs Mcdevitt September 2020

“Check into property changed from 3pm, 4pm then 5pm.”

This was due to the COVID and extra cleaning which we didn’t mind. So to find the cottage not up to the extra 2 hours cleaning left us disappointed. Downstairs toilet inside door full of dust and spiders web on mirror. I emptied kitchen bin to find it not cleaned properly and a child’s shoe at the bottom of it. Property was bigger than expected, lovely log fire which we bought the logs etc from the Cooperative. Furnishing to a high standard and very comfortable. Oven not cleaned to a good standard. Bedrooms comfortable but need new pillows as this let’s is down. Bath and shower were amazing, lovely soft towels. Outside the back of the property we parked 2 cars. Also two properties shared the back, so all the rubbish was piled up on our side, and looked like it had been there for months. 2 defusers were in place shame both were empty. A few niggling things but overall had a lovely comfortable stay. Thank you

- Mrs Mcdevitt, September 2020

Thank you very much for your feedback, we sincerely apologise that you were disapointed with the cleanliness standards at. Cleanliness is of paramount importance to us and as such we have arranged a deep clean at the property and have replaced the cleaner. We do hope to see you here again soon. Property Owner
Mr Charlesworth September 2020

“The cottage was not ready for us at 4pm as the cleaners were still on site and didn’t finish until 4:20pm as they said they had been very busy that day, also there was lots of dust on some of the skirting boards and shelves,, the oven needs cleaning and was not very good for cooking.”

however we still had a lovely time

- Mr Charlesworth, September 2020

Thank you for taking the time to feedback on your stay. We are pleased that you had a lovely time despite the late check-in. We sincerely apologise for this. Please be assured that we have flagged the dust issue with the cleaners and that this has since been rectified. Property Owner
Mrs Raja August 2020

“Really enjoyed this cottage .”

. lovely distance to town centre and even closer to Windermere too. Only wish was if the had an enclosed garden for the dog however I would still more likely book again.

- Mrs Raja, August 2020
Mrs Bottomley-davenport July 2020

“The cottage was fantastic for everything we needed.”

It was brilliantly located for a very shrot walk into Bowness and the shops. Everywhere was beautifully clean and the living areas were extremely spacious. In fact the cottage is bigger than it appears on the photos which made it easy for the adults to spread out and the children to play. The shower was excellent too. All in all I would highly recommend. I will add check-out is 10am, which was a little earlier than we were hoping but understandable during COVID. We would definitely come back!

- Mrs Bottomley-davenport, July 2020
Mrs Cousins January 2020

“LOVELY AND CLEAN, I WILL DEFINATELY RE-BOOK, THANKYOU”

- Mrs Cousins, January 2020
Mr Thompson January 2020

“Myself and my wife & 4 kids had a wonderful time in bowness and the cottage we ...”

Myself and my wife & 4 kids had a wonderful time in bowness and the cottage we stayed in was absolutely superb everything about the property was excellent we enjoyed it that much we are going to book it again many thanks john & fiona Thompson

- Mr Thompson, January 2020
Mrs Forsyth-taylor January 2020

“The property was a lovely welcoming home, much bigger than we expected and had excellent facilities (Inc.”

dish washer, washing machine, baby high chair and even a coffee machine (which we didn't use as we brought our own but we could save space next time)), all the rooms were big and inviting. It was lovely to have a snug as well as the living room as it meant we could watch videos while the others were watching their TV programs. Bedrooms were very cosy and comfortable and bathroom spacious, linen and towels were of high quality and the downstairs toilet was handy aswel. The log fire was lovely so make sure you take logs with you or buy from the local co-op (the logs in the cottage are for display purposes but you could tell that some people had already taken a couple which is naughty) The location was perfect, close enough to walk into Bowness within 5 minutes with everything on your doorstep and fantastic walks behind the property with a beautiful view over Windermere. The property is extremely dog friendly and the rear entrance made it easy to take dogs for a walk especially with wet weather and muddy boots (there is also an external hose at the back of the property so you can rinse your welly boots). We had a lovely stay and would definitely consider Brinkburn in future. Thank you for making it such a special holiday!

- Mrs Forsyth-taylor, January 2020
Mr Delaney November 2019

“Lovely cottage , very roomy and clean, short walk from town , will be back xx”

- Mr Delaney, November 2019
Miss Worthington November 2019

“Sadly the property had not been cleaned upstairs after speaking to Jackie at Sykes a cleaner was round within the hour and was all sorted followed up with a further call to make sure I was satisfied.”

The following morning I received a call from Sykes making sure me and my guests had everything we needed. I thought Sykes were very sufficient in dealing with the matter and a courtesy call made us cared for.

- Miss Worthington, November 2019
Mrs McMaster October 2019

“Perfect location, extremely spacious and provided visitors with everything they could possibly need.”

would highly recommend!

- Mrs McMaster, October 2019
Mr Manning September 2019

“We have stayed in lots of cottages even one on fallbarrow park , the marina village and many more but we loved this cottage the best .”

Spotless , everything you need is here . Definitely booking again . Beautiful

- Mr Manning, September 2019
Mr Kornbluth August 2019

“We had a great holiday.”

Thank you very much. Perfect location.

- Mr Kornbluth, August 2019
Mrs Ranger August 2019

“We had a fantastic time at this property, it was immaculate and spacious, it had everything we needed and lots more besides.”

- Mrs Ranger, August 2019
Dr Wallace July 2019

“Really nice comfortable cottage in a great location , would definitely stay again and to top it of the weather was amazing.”

Miss it already !! Ps forgot to leave a note to say the radiator in the front double bedroom has a slight leak coming from the thermostat valve, noticed it dripping onto the carpet .. hope this helps. Kind regards

- Dr Wallace, July 2019

Thank you for your feed back. We are so glad you enjoyed our property and had a great stay. We hope you will be back soon. Thank you for bringing the radiator leak to our attention, this has been fixed straight away. Property Owner
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The property

Nestled in the heart of the historic town of Bowness-on-Windermere, in Cumbria, is this superb stone cottage.

It lies in a charming house that dates back many years and touches of this history can be found throughout the property.

Throughout the home the colours are attractive, welcoming and very much in the modern-contemporary style but in keeping with the classic, period cottage style.

Spend your evening keeping up to date with all your favourite shows and enjoying quality family time in the spacious sitting room.

The kitchen has a wonderful set of contemporary fitted units and plenty of worktop space for preparing your meals, and appliances of the highest order are on-hand to help you cook up a storm for your loved ones.

The dining area provides ample space for family gatherings over a hot meal and a refreshing beverage.

The three well-presented bedrooms have a range of modern furnishings, which complement the light decor, and offer an abundance of space to store your personal items, whilst the family bathroom provides and elegant bath so you can have a relaxing soak at the end of a tiring day.

In the summer, the small patio area to the front simply shows off the astounding town scenery.

Take a drive towards the thriving town of Ambleside, which houses the wonderful period property of Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum.

The perfect choice for those literary lovers among you, discover a plethora of history inside, including how the famous poet once lived and where he drew his inspiration from.

You are within walking distance of Lake Windermere for getting involved with a variety of watersporting activities, whilst the further afield Coniston Water is popular for kayaking and canoeing.

For that extra bit of history, discover the National Trust property of Hill Top and the well-known Castlerigg Stone Circle, ideal for exploring.

With so much to discover in the area, use Brinkburn as your base for enjoying an action-packed family holiday.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 2 x King-size doubles, 1 x bunk room
Bathroom with bath and shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining area
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Snug.
Gas central heating, woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, fridge, freezer, kettle, washing machine, Gaggie coffee machine, TVs and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking
Small patio area to the front
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.3 miles and pub 0.2 miles.

About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great stay.”

“A fantastic cottage for a family break, lots of room and up to date facilities, great location for the village.”

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

“Very nice cottage”

“Wonderful cottage.”

“This was our second visit & the house was as lovely as we remembered.”

“Even better ifs--------Few minor things need fixing, towel hook in downstairs WC, extractor hood light, welcome pack folder broken, log burner glass was very dirty and needed a clean and a couple of the dining chairs were a bit "loose" and concerning.”

“We stayed at the properly last October & loved it so much that we went back again!”

“A great week spent at Brinkburn.”

“Great location, very clean and well equipped”

“We had a great time at the Brinkburn cottage, however we felt an extra bathroom suite and an enclosed outside area for our dog would be a good idea.”

“Lovely house, great location.”

“Property was bigger and better than expected, Location Fantastic Would re book this property again, have stayed in other properties in this road, this is by for the best.”

“The place is central to Bowness and accessing all the surrounding tourist attractions.”

“Check into property changed from 3pm, 4pm then 5pm.”

“The cottage was not ready for us at 4pm as the cleaners were still on site and didn’t finish until 4:20pm as they said they had been very busy that day, also there was lots of dust on some of the skirting boards and shelves,, the oven needs cleaning and was not very good for cooking.”

“Really enjoyed this cottage .”

“The cottage was fantastic for everything we needed.”

“LOVELY AND CLEAN, I WILL DEFINATELY RE-BOOK, THANKYOU”

“Myself and my wife & 4 kids had a wonderful time in bowness and the cottage we ...”

“The property was a lovely welcoming home, much bigger than we expected and had excellent facilities (Inc.”

“Lovely cottage , very roomy and clean, short walk from town , will be back xx”

“Sadly the property had not been cleaned upstairs after speaking to Jackie at Sykes a cleaner was round within the hour and was all sorted followed up with a further call to make sure I was satisfied.”

“Perfect location, extremely spacious and provided visitors with everything they could possibly need.”

“We have stayed in lots of cottages even one on fallbarrow park , the marina village and many more but we loved this cottage the best .”

“We had a great holiday.”

“We had a fantastic time at this property, it was immaculate and spacious, it had everything we needed and lots more besides.”

“Really nice comfortable cottage in a great location , would definitely stay again and to top it of the weather was amazing.”

The property

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE