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Thyme Cottage

Bowness-on-Windemere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 972421)

4.8

Lakelovers rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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47 Customer Review(s)

  • Therese

    “Enjoyed a lovely week at Thyme Cottage and found the flat very warm, comfy and well equipped.”

    We did some lovely walks from the door and found the local buses very useful. Such a bonus having a dedicated parking space.

    We did some lovely walks from the door and found the local buses very useful. Such a bonus having a dedicated parking space.

    - Therese, December 2023

Summary

  • Ground floor apartment
  • One bedroom: 1 x king-size double
  • Bathroom with bath, monsoon shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan sitting room with dining area
  • Kitchen
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Gas central heating
  • TV and DVD player
  • Wi-Fi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Private front garden with furniture
  • Shop and restaurant 1 min
  • Pub 2 mins
  • Note: Children are not allowed at this property

The property

Located in a quiet area just off the main street in Windermere, Thyme Cottage is sure to appeal to those looking for a quiet central base from which to explore the delights of this beautiful village with shops, bars, restaurants and train and bus links within walking distance. Windermere is one of the most popular villages to visit in the Lake District, hosting an array of shops, pavement cafes, pubs, bars, restaurants and walks galore, offering something to offer for all tastes. The village has excellent travel links with the bus and train station only a five minute walk from the apartment meaning you can leave your car at home while you travel further afield to some of the most scenic walks in the country. Bowness bay is close by where you can enjoy a vibrant village atmosphere with a host of visitor attractions including, The Famous World of Beatrix Potter, lake cruises which sail the length of Windermere, relax aboard whilst you admire the magnificent views along the way or stop off at the neighbouring villages of Ambleside and Brockhole. Whatever your choice, wonderful memories will be created. This charming, modern, well equipped, ground floor apartment is set back in a lovely quiet area with the advantage of private parking and an open garden to the front, perfect for relaxing after a long day on the fells.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £75.

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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, cinema, 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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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