“Great accommodation”
This was my first holiday let booking and it didn't disappoint. I booked 3 nights for my husbands birthday treat with 2 friends. The accommodation was perfect, modern clean house with parking. Very clean and easy to get the key, we didn't see the owner which was fine but we didn't receive the mentioned welcome tray which was a shame. There were down points, the accommodation is apparently 15 minutes(ish) from the lake, I would say it's more 20-30 minutes, Windermere village where the house is is much quieter than Bowness and there aren't many pubs (3 or 4 that we found) 1 was a cocktail bar with lovely food, the queens which was a bit dingy and a couple of hotel bars, in hindsight I would have booked for Bowness and had more variety on my doorstep. Also the few cafes that were close to us didn't do a full English breakfast??? We cooked bacon sandwiches in the house 2 mornings but on the departure day left hungry as we couldn't get a breakfast. The house is a 2 storey flat above a ground floor flat which means you worry about noise travelling below and the house is noisy anyway for a new build, very creaky floor boards, noisy running water and even the sofa creaks lol, also if you smoke outside the front door you worry about noise to the bedroom on the ground floor as well. I don't mean to sound complaining, the accommodation is lovely, but these are all factors that would make me look elsewhere if we were to return to Windermere. I would say book in Bowness to be closer to the lake and have a better form of accommodation.
The property
Centrally located in the heart of Windermere with an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance, Mrs Tiggywinkles is the ideal location for a romantic break at any time of the year.
The delightful picturesque village of Windermere is the perfect location for a Lake District break at any time of the year, offering traditional Lakeland tea rooms where you can sit and enjoy afternoon tea while watching the world go by, along with contemporary bars, shops, international restaurants and art galleries which are all a minute’s walk from the doorstep.
The famous village of Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere are a delightful 15 minute walk away and host the Beatrix Potter Exhibition, lake ferry trips and watersports and historic houses and gardens.
The Aquarium of the Lakes, Haverthwaite Steam Railway and many other visitor attractions are just a short drive following the shores of the lake.
Mrs Tiggywinkles is a contemporary and delightfully decorated first and second floor apartment tucked away just off the main thoroughfare of the village in a courtyard of similar properties.
Distant views to the surrounding fells can be enjoyed from the master bedroom.
Stylishly presented with a contemporary theme throughout the apartment provides a perfect base whatever the time of year.
The first and second floor apartment is heated by a Nevo Rointe electric central heating system and comprises:
Open plan lounge/diner with contemporary furnishings, TV, DVD player and dining table.
Kitchen with gas hob and oven, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
Bathroom with shower over Heritage bath, Heritage wash basin and WC.
Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room with hand basin and WC.
Twin bedroom.
All gas, electric and bed linen included.
Private parking for one car.
Shared garden with garden furniture
£50 refundable breakage deposit payable.
There is a launderette just across the road.
Note: Not suitable for children under 12 years.
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Summary
- First and second-floor duplex
- Second floor, 1 x double with en-suite shower room, wash basin, 1x twin and WC; First floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
- First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Nevo Rointe electric central heating system
- Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels provided
- Off road parking for 1 car
- Shared courtyard garden with furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 mins walk
- Lake Windermere cruises 15 mins walk
- Launderette 50 yards
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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:
