Jenny - verified booking

"Wonderful holiday in idyllic location with exceptional scenery. Best time of year to go. The property was perfect; exceptionally clean with top of the range facilities. The property was very comfortable and spacious. Extremely dog friendly with secure garden. Lots of areas locally to walk. Located on A592 but could not tell from property regarding noise. The master bedroom upstairs was spacious with beautiful furnishings and TV and view out to the lake. 15 minute walk to Bowness taking the local road just off the A592 with no traffic and few persons. Booths supermarket is so handy in Windermere. This property is ideal for those who want to not use their car; we used ferry, bus and train during the week and got out and about across the Lake District. The kitchen was so well equipped with all that you would need. Dining room looks good in the photos but is much better as the ceiling is vaulted and in the evening provided a wonderful outlook in the dark clear skies; one evening the full moon lit up the dark sky with beautiful stars and the light shining off Lake Windermere. Would definitely recommend. Storrs Hall hotel is just nearby with fantastic views out on Lake Windermere and lovely walks in the woods and out to the lakeside Temple. Finally there was a wonderful welcome pack from the owners including a delicious cake, bottle of wine, dog treats et al"

Gary H - verified booking

"One thing that always surprises me is how some people use Trip Advisor. A previous review on this property is more than a little incorrect and one wonders what it would take to please certain people (Nick M). Brantfell Lodge is a substantial 3 bedroomed property in a perfect location. It is within yards of Bowness and an easy 5 minute stroll to the shops, pubs and restaurants. Parking is simple on this property with plenty of room for several cars although I will agree that you need to turn left out on to the road because the road is busy. The Lodge is extremely well equiped with everything a family could possibly need for a very comfortable stay. The loft conversion does have low beams but this is standard with most conversions and for those people with eyes it is never a problem. However, i'm being picky here the TV in the loft needs upgrading and each bedroom would benefit from a tv in such a high standard home. It was advertised as a 3 bathroom property but only has 2 so some sharing will be needed. I was also a little disappointed to find no Sky Tv, ideal for rainy nights. The owner was lovely and popped along to say hello. I would definitely stay again."

Christina - verified booking

"A really lovely cottage let down a little by a few niggles eg shower door, dead light bulbs, washing machine seen better days although still working. However, maintenance issues were dealt with extremely promptly and we had a great time. Would (and will) stay there again with no hesitation.One note of caution to families with small children...highchair, travel cot and stair gate are provided, but I would hesitate to rely on them. Can't comment on cot as took our own, but highchair seemed wonky and unstable (used our booster seat instead) and stair gate is really not suitable for use. It is a pressure fit but is supposed to fit in wall mounted cups screwed into wall. The cups were loose in the box with sticky pads and some wooden blocks, which presumably were to be used to extend the width the gate could cover. We certainly weren't confident it would be safe so didn't attempt to use it, relying on close supervision of our 2 1/2 year old instead.Also, not massively impressed to find urine in one toilet on arrival and the toilet brush holders were growing their own life forms...closer attention needed to cleaning between lets is needed!"

Diane - verified booking

"This is the worst rental ever.The key deposit box wouldn't open, cleaner had to open it, stating it isn't very good. Cleaner openly admitted she'd not checked the flat, since the previous Friday and hoped event thing would be OK. ....No is the answer.The smell of damp hits you in the face once in. Our clothes were impregnated with the smell. May need to bin suitcases if we can't air them.Wasp nest over front door. Night lights not working ,too dark to be without them. Wheelie bins not been emptied for some time, overflowing, placed too near bedroom window. Guttering needs repairing, sounded like a waterfall throughout the night. Dead squashed insects on the wall plus cobwebs everywhere. Oven seal split plus dirty. Kitchen cupboards smelt of damp and greasy to the touch. Puddles of water would appear from nowhere. Bathroom very unsafe and very dirty.Everywhere needs a GOOD DEEP DEEP DEEP CLEAN.Good location however.Do yourselves a favour, save your money, because this flat is so so not worth it. DO NOT RENT THIS FLAT."

Millyb52 - verified booking

"Brantfell Lodge is a wonderful holiday home in a fantastic location within easy walking distance to Bowness. The owner visits when you arrive and is very welcoming. The driveway, although tricky to exit, is quite manageable for turning the car around, and our car is a large estate. The only drawback which isn't mentioned on their website is that the garden is accessed via steps and has an unfenced drop of approx 4 ft onto the patio area, also there are gaps in the conifers which lead to another drop next to the road. This wouldn't cause any problems for most people however could be dangerous for anyone with a toddler or dog. We kept our dog on the lead when in the garden due to this problem. Apart from that, this is actually a really dog friendly home, All in all, a very lovely property."