“We had a brilliant holiday in this property that was a real home from home.”
The owner had thoughtfully left milk, a selection of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and cakes(!) for our arrival (very much like you would find in a hotel). Although the pictures of the property on the website showed that it was very modern and new, we still expected there to be a catch - there wasn't.
The property was perfectly located (1 minute from Bowness high street via a secret path), yet tucked away from the hustle and bustle. There is no view, but you can find those every day of the week just outside your door with a little effort.
There was a great attention to detail in the property, it was tastefully decorated and furnished to a high specification, there was plenty of storage (including a large sunny boot room as you came in to store all your walking/outdoor gear) , the kitchen had everything you could possibly need(there were even utensils for baking, if that is what you like to do to relax!), and there was a handy utility room that boasted a heated towel rail. We loved the kitchen area which had a large island with a lowered section that 4 could sit at to eat, which we liked, even though there was also a proper dining table and chairs too! There was sufficient seating for 4 in the lounge(which we always find an issue with 2 older children). The bathroom had a small bath but an amazing, large waterfall(?) shower that is not pictured.
We were lucky enough to have wall to wall sunshine when we visited, but had the weather been worse, this property would have been the perfect bolthole. The owner was lovely and happy to help with any issues of which there was only one (we couldn't get the brand new washing machine to work, but we then realised the water had not been turned on, as we were the first to use it!). We would thoroughly recommend this property and will stay there again if our plans to get a puppy fall through.
- Helen Megan, April 2019
Summary
- Over two floors
- Two bedrooms; 2 x double bedrooms
- 1x large double and 1x small double
- Family bathroom with bath and walk in shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan living room, with dining area, sitting area and kitchen area
- Utility/WC
- Gas central heating with an electric fire
- Electric oven, halogen hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine, eco drying rail, TV and WiFi
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Off-road parking and secure bike storage
- Enclosed patio with garden furniture
- Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed
- Pubs, restaurants and shops within a 5 minute walk and the lake within a 10 minute walk
- Note: Please be aware that the small double bedroom has low eaves, care is to be taken in this bedroom
- Note: The property does not accept children
- Please note: an electric vehicle charging point is available at the property by arrangement with owner
The property
Quarry End is a detached dwelling, situated within the village of Bowness-on-Windermere. Inside, you will find two bedrooms and a family bathroom, complete with a bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC. Additional rooms include an open-plan living room, comprising of a sitting area, dining area and kitchen area. Outside, you will find off-road parking and a patio area with table and chairs. Quarry End is a wonderful cottage within the Lake District. Note: Please be aware that the small double bedroom has low eaves, care is to be taken in this bedroom.
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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 three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is 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.
Note: The property does not accept children under 11 years old.
