Bobbin Cottage
ID: S281520
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
Snaptrip says
Bobbin Cottage is praised for its cleanliness, attractive appearance, and peaceful location close to Windermere. Guests appreciate the beautiful views and find it a good base for exploring the Lakes. The property is noted for being pet-friendly, though some guests suggest improvements for pet provisions.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting this aspect positively.
The location is generally well-regarded for its peacefulness and proximity to local attractions and amenities, such as the Watermill Inn and Windermere.
Comfort receives mixed reviews, with some guests finding the beds comfortable, but several criticisms are directed at the living room furniture and lack of provisions for pets.
Facilities are adequate, but there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as non-working heating and kitchenware not meeting expectations. The lack of an enclosed patio for pets is also noted.
Guests have expressed disappointment over the lack of welcoming touches such as tea, coffee, and basic condiments. While these small gifts are not guaranteed, their absence was felt by the guests.
About this property
"Originally a bobbin mill, this barn conversion is now part of Ings Mill Park; a beautifully landscaped area of holiday homes within 5 acres of woodland alongside the River Gowan. The open plan living space is great for sociable living, with a lounge / dining area with luxurious furnishings and a picture window. The modern kitchen zone is well-equipped and very stylish. House bathroom is also on the ground floor with shower over bath. Upstairs to the two comfortable double bedrooms, plus 2nd WC and cloakroom. An elevated private patio gives views across the valley, and short stroll takes you to your local - the award-winning Watermill Inn and microbrewery – with great food and ambience. You're also only seconds from the A591, meaning your daytrips throughout the Lake District will be easily planned. Ings is a small hamlet near Staveley, 2 miles from Windermere, and 6 miles from Kendal, on the A591. The road is one of the country's most scenic, as well as providing easy access to the highlights of the Lake District. Nearby Staveley in easy walking distance, is the gateway to the Kentmere Valley, with a thriving community of walkers and cyclists as well as a foodie destination: Wilf’s café, Hawkshead Brewery. More? Bakery and lots of other delights including the Eagle & Child, another great pub. Walking routes in the Kentmere Valley are well worth exploring. Shops, facilities, cafes and restaurants are close at hand in Windermere village, along with the superb Booths supermarket, and only a few miles further you'll find Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere. If Bobbin Cottage is not available for the dates you require, please look at these two neighbouring self-catering properties: Gowan Cottage & Millrace Cottage "
The small village of Ings, with the lovely River Gowan running through it, is set just two miles from the popular town of Windermere in the Lake District. There is a selection of walks for you to enjoy in the area and a wonderful local, award-winning pub, the Watermill Inn. The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. Boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 2 x double.
Ground floor bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Private patio with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Pub 8 min walk.
Shop 2.4 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Lake District National Park
- Esthwaite Water
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (13)
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Gary
Excellent accommodation, location, peaceful setting for a relaxing week in the Lakes
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Judy
However it is not somewhere we would recommend. The sofa and quilts are uncomfortable ,the TV lacks free view and the frying pan needs replacing. Little things like not being left a spare bin liner, no soap, tea,coffee,sugar or even salt and pepper ,set completely the wrong tone, These cost so little but supplying them is so necessary to make guests feel welcome. Just a small fraction of the rental needs to be spent to make quite a difference.
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Graham
The location very good but the property would not be our first choice of booking due to having a young dog who is still in training, there was no mention of stairs & upstairs bedrooms, leather furniture is not practical with a young dog and the enclosed patio was misleading as it gives the impression that it's behind or adjacent to the property & it is not, the property photos does not reflect the actual cottage we were staying in, in fact the photos appear to be of the next door property which is attached to another 3 cottages, there is also a request on the back of the main door no dogs allowed in the bedrooms but it is open plan & no provision for the dog to NOT go upstairs ,( i.e stair gate ) we had to block the stairway with chairs to avoid him following us into the bedrooms which may have caused some disturbance for neighbours as he is only 1 year old and has a loud voice. Some of the kitchenware was not to the usual standard of previous sykes bookings, acceptable, however previously we overpacked, in this case we underpacked. We do not normally complete your customers surveys as our previous bookings have always been satisfactory, but we felt it necessary to voice our opinion on this property, we have to stress the property itself would be ideal for a couple however our booking priorities are for our dog which means back yard/garden enclosed area where he can have toilet breaks without having to put a leader on him and walking him outside late at night and early morning, we believed the patio would give us this provision, the stairs are a no go as its very impractical for a young dog, no means to stop him adventuring upstairs, it was very difficult trying to keep him down on the first couple of nights, it was a lovely cottage but we felt a little mislead and disappointed Previous skyes bookings have fulfilled our expectations but on this occasion, unfortunately we didn't feel we could relax as much as we had hoped