4.9★
Outstanding
Lakes Cottage Holidays rating
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Sleeps 4
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Bedrooms 2
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Bathrooms 1
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
13 Customer Review(s)
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Judith 
“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Charnwood and would stay again in the future.”
Its central position was ideal.
Its central position was ideal. We would take our own pillows next time - personal choice is for softer pillows. Perhaps in listing mention that the stairs are quite steep - possible problem for older guests. On the whole a great place to stay.
- Judith, June 2021 -
Ann “The house was great.”
It had a very well equipped kitchen with loads of cutlery glasses and plates. Good central heating and the fires as a top up if needed. The beds were very comfortable. It had a nice feel as pictures on the wall. There was lots of hanging space in bedrooms and hooks for hanging coats and dressing gowns in sensible locations. The airer was handy so we didn't have to use the tumble dryer. The shower was good and powerful. Lots of nice shops in Windermere and Bowness. The 3 floors meant we had to get a bit of extra exercise, no harm with all the nice food we ate at home and out.
- Ann, October 2020Debbie “No parking permit available for the street parking but managed with the space as we only had one car”
- Debbie, September 2020Theresa “Everything went smoothly and as agreed.”
Had a very comfortable stay. Hope to return
- Theresa, August 2020Julie “We loved staying in the house - it really was like a home from home.”
It was so well equipped and the location was perfect. Having a private parking space was fantastic, as well as a permit to park on the road, as the road got full at the weekends. The beds were so comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.
- Julie, February 2020Mathew “We had an utterly delightful time staying at Charnwood.”
Situated a very short walk from the office of Sykes Cottages. They phoned us up on day 2 to check everything was in order which was a nice touch. Some hadays suggested the car parking space at the rear was problematic with narrow space and being blocked in. We have a very large vehicle, had no issues at all. Nice accommodation spread over three floors. Well appointed and clean. Thank you :)
- Mathew, July 2019Andrew “A pleasant little cottage ideally situated in the town with decent parking both front and rear”
- Andrew, June 2019Clive “Perfect location and superb weather all week.”
The cottage is ideally situated in the centre of Windermere, but a quiet location, with ample parking and an excellent location for exploring the countryside around. A great holiday.
- Clive, May 2019Rodney “The house was perfect, location great.”
- Rodney, November 2018Nicholas “It would be difficult to exceed the very high expectations that Sykes set.”
The house was very comfortable and conveniently situated with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants nearby and more options within moderate walking distance. It was well located for exploring Windermere and its surroundings, whether on foot or by car. I would like to add that the staff of the subsidiary company, Lake Cottage Holidays were excellent - very friendly, helpful and solicitous to ensure we had the best holiday. Thank you.
- Nicholas, October 2018Kit Ping Evangeline “There is no hair Dryer in the house.”
- Kit Ping Evangeline, September 2018Stella “Everything looked exactly like it did in the photos!”
The cottage was clean, neat and tidy and there was all the kitchen equipment you would use at home. Towels weren't listed as being there but they were included along with tea towels, oven gloves and wash up sponges. We had a great holiday food shopping was easy; a couple of minutes around the corner a coop, a sainsbury slightly further; with a Brookes near the railway station; bus station and Lakeland shop. We walked from the cottage to Bowness where the piers are for the lake. Got the bus to Ambleside from the station (open top so great views) and came back by boat (red cruise one way), we got the bus back up from Bowness to Windermere. It was all included in our Bus and Boat Central Lakes ticket (£12.50 for an adult). What a great day out! Wish I'd got up earlier so I could do the full open top bus ride!! If you like houses and gardens Levens Hall was great the topiary was amazing.
- Stella, August 2018Christine “The property we staye in was excellent.”
It is in the centre of Windermere within walking distance of shops restaurants and pubs, and is only a 15 mins walk to the lakeside at Bowness. It was very well equipped with everything you would need for self catering. The back yard is a suntrap and as we were really lucky with the weather this was a bonus.
- Christine, June 2018Summary
- Set over three floors, the cottage has 1 x double bedroom and 1x twin bedroom, A family bathroom with shower over bath, hand basin and w.c
- Kitchen, Dining Room, Sitting Room with Electric Fire
- Porch.
- Heating; Gas central heating, electric fire to Sitting Room, Electric fire in Dining Room, Range Style 6 burner gas hob and electric oven, Microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
- 2 x HD TV with freesat and DVD player, Ipod docking station, selection of games and books
- Wifi
- Fuel and power included in rent, bed linen included in rent
- Cot and Highchair available
- I private parking space plus 1 parking permit
- Enclosed rear yard with garden furniture
- Sorry no pets or smoking
- Shop and Pub 5 minutes walk
- Lake 1.5 miles.
The property
Charnwood has a lovely home from home feel, located in the centre of Windermere it is an ideal base for families wishing to explore Windermere or in fact the whole of the Lake District.
The village boasts many visitor attractions and a wide variety of restaurants, tea rooms, and pubs serving delicious home cooked food and fine ales. An immaculately presented traditional Lakeland stone cottage perfectly located in a quiet yet convenient location only a stones throw away from the centre of the delightful Lakeland village of Windermere.
An undeniable advantage of the location is that there are many walks starting directly from the doorstep, you can enjoy days out without using your car.
However if you wish to explore the Lake District then Keswick, Grasmere and Ambleside are all within easy reach. Charnwood is a deceptively spacious Windermere cottage which has been furnished and equipped with fabulous attention to detail, everything provided has been done with the intention of giving guests all that they may want for a perfect and very enjoyable self catering holiday in the Lake District.
This truly is a great place for adults and children to explore, play, relax and unwind amidst stunning scenery. The gas centrally heated cottage comprises: Lower ground floor: Kitchen with range style 6 burner gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Dining room with HD TV, freesat, DVD player, iPod docking station and a selection of board games and books. A door leads from the dining room outside to a private paved patio. Ground floor: Lounge with electric fire, HD TV, freesat and DVD player. Bathroom with shower over bath hand basin and WC. First floor: Spacious Bright and airey double bedroom. Spacious twin bedroom. All gas, electric and bed linen included. Cot and highchair available. 1 private parking space, plus 1 parking permit Private Suntrap patio with garden furniture. Free Wi-Fi available.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £50.
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.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
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