Snaptrip says
Bowman Cottage in Ambleside is highly praised for its cleanliness, high-quality fixtures, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, luxurious bathrooms, and thoughtful touches like parking permits. While Wi-Fi connectivity and some maintenance issues are noted, the overall comfort and charm of the cottage make it a recommended stay.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness of the cottage, with guests satisfied with the standard of hygiene and upkeep.
The cottage's central location in Ambleside is frequently highlighted as ideal, offering easy access to local amenities and walking routes, despite some comments about the town's crowdedness.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with special mentions of the luxurious bathrooms and cosy rooms. However, some noted the need for better seating arrangements and larger beds.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure bike storage. However, points are deducted for non-functional items like the log burner and slow-draining showers.
While guests appreciate the provision of parking permits and a boot drying cupboard, there is no mention of gifts, and thus no score can be given for thoughtfulness in this regard.
About this property
Tucked away in a residential area within the town of Ambleside, is this attractive three-storey dwelling, Bowman Cottage. Lovingly renovated throughout with sophisticated interiors and chic Farrow and Ball colours, this deluxe holiday home creates a wonderful and welcoming ambiance providing a stunning backdrop for your next family escape to the Lake District National Park. Return from a thrilling adventure exploring the encompassing fells to this warm and inviting holiday home, leaving your coats to hang in the handy entrance hall before moving your way into the beautifully presented sitting room. Admire the large bay window exuding natural light as you rest and recuperate on one of the pretty cream sofas, and enjoy many movies on the flat-screen TV whilst keeping your toes nice and toasty from the heat of the woodburning stove. Discover a second sitting/dining room with a woodburning stove and indulge in many hearty home-cooked meals, lovingly prepared in the contemporary galley kitchen with the help of the handy gas hob and electric oven. Venture up the staircase to the first floor and be greeted by a fabulous master bedroom hosting both a double bed and a TV, and two stylish bathrooms with underfloor heating. The first of the bathrooms can be found boasting a striking free-standing bath and a hand held shower, whilst the second bathroom is home to a contemporary walk-in shower. A further staircase will lead you up to the second-floor, where you will find two additional bedrooms comprising a double and a twin, offering up room for the whole family. Make the most of warmer weather with sunny afternoons spent lounging on the patio as you recall your day’s adventures with loved ones over a refreshing glass of wine. close to the heart of the town, you can delight in days spent shopping in some of the finest local stores and exploring local attractions such as The Bridge House, Ambleside Roman Fort and Stock Ghyll Force, or set about on one of the are many exciting walking trails that rest right on your doorstep such as Wansfell Pike, White Moss Walks and Black Crag Peak. Visit the former home of William Wordsworth at Rydal Mount and Gardens and learn of his incredible work at the Wordsworth Museum. Head underground as you tour Rydal Cave, or step back in time at the living museum of Townend and enjoy a fun day out with the family. Grab dinner and drinks in one of the many well-established and independent restaurants dotted along the steep cobbled streets of Ambleside, including The Old Stamp House and Matthew's Bistro. Stop off at the local supermarket ahead of a quiet night indoors, before returning to this magnificent home-away-from-home. Live joyous moments with your family and friends on an incredible group getaway to the Lake District National Park.
Proudly positioned at the northern tip of the Lake District, Ambleside is a charming cobbled town set within the wonderful Cumbrian countryside. Filled with quintessential shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants, this town has everything you could possibly need throughout your stay. The towns of Grasmere, Bowness-on-Windermere and Kendal make for excellent days out, whilst the village of Coniston is well-worth a visit.
Accommodation
Three-storey cottage.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with TV, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with roll top bath, hand-held shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating, underfloor heating and woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview, DVD, TV with radio/CD player, Bluetooth sound system, WiFi and a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available at this property.
1 x Residents' parking permit for sldc permit for local car parks.
Private patio with furniture and secure bike storage.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (18)
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Emma
The only comment or negative thing to mention is the drainage from the shower and basin in this bathroom is very slow to drain and the floor floods easily from the shower because of the slow drainage ! Thanks for another great stay
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Dean
Only double beds, no king or super king beds. Televisionsâ screen quality not great, clearly dated screens. Tv glitchy and pixelated frequently. Given the price of the rental then better screens and replacing double beds with king or super kings would make a huge difference.Otherwise property well equipped. Times on bathroom towel heaters way out. Red hot in middle of night (towel heater). Sinks and showers in bathrooms draining very slowly. Probably need cleaning out ? Blocked??? Oven good. Cooker hob good. Very noisy when raining in attic bedrooms.
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Paul
Slightly disappointed that when we arrived all three TVâs werenât working and we had to wait 4 days for it to be fixed, this wouldnât be a problem if the weather was better but we spent a lot of time in the cottage.