Nutwood
ID: S281491
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
Nutwood is a spacious and comfortable cottage in Lakeside, praised for its convenient location close to Lake Windermere and local attractions. Guests have enjoyed the property's warmth, the secure garden for pets, and the peaceful environment. While some have mentioned issues with heating and maintenance, the overall experience has been positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews indicate a mix of experiences regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property to be clean and well-presented, while others reported issues with dust, cobwebs, and mould. The inconsistency in cleanliness has led to a slightly above average score.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Lake Windermere, local attractions, and beautiful walks. However, some guests noted the lack of pavements on nearby roads as a safety concern. Overall, the location is considered excellent by most reviewers.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the property spacious. However, some have mentioned issues with heating and a lack of powerful showers, which affects the overall comfort. The property is generally seen as a cosy and relaxing place to stay.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and secure garden. However, several reviews mention problems with heating, shower pressure, and general maintenance. These issues have led to a score reflecting room for improvement.
While some guests have appreciated the touches from the owner, such as fresh flowers, there is insufficient information to determine a consistent level of thoughtfulness regarding gifts or welcome packages. Therefore, a score cannot be provided, and guests should not expect such amenities.
About this property
This charming bungalow is in a secluded setting at the end of a private close in Lakeside at the tip of Lake Windermere. The accommodation is spacious & modern. Private parking for 1 (possibly 2) cars. Front entrance lobby leading to a spacious inner hall. The living room is large and airy with leather sofas, wood burning stove and patio doors leading out to the furnished balcony. From your family-sized dining kitchen, spread out into the furnished conservatory and lovely little patio garden. 3 good-sized bedrooms; 1 king size, 1 double and 1 twin. House bathroom with shower over bath and separate WC. Surrounded by walks and a network of peaceful lanes, Nutwood is also just a 10-minute stroll to Lakeside Pier for cruises to Windermere and Ambleside, The Lakes Aquarium, the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway and the Lakeside Hotel for amazing food & drink. Lakeside is renowned as a peaceful Lake District holiday destination, nestled around the southern tip of Lake Windermere and away from the hustle and bustle of the busier areas. But despite this, you'll find a wealth of things to see and do within easy reach - whatever your holiday tastes.
Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Lakeside Pier, and cruise the full length of Lake Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside - a wonderfully stress-free way to explore. You'll find plenty of walking routes in the area; including Alfred Wainwright's Finsthwaite Heights route from Newby Bridge (adjacent to Lakeside) and up to High Dam for more lovely walks & perhaps a wild swim. Lake District historic sites such as Holker Hall and Gardens, Cartmel Priory & village, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall are all within easy reach by car, with no need to navigate through busy tourist areas.
Further north, you’ll discover Esthwaite Water and the landscapes that famously inspired the children's author Beatrix Potter. Her former home can be visited at Hill Top, in the small village of Near Sawrey, then onward and you'll reach Hawkshead village - a wonderful place to while away a day, exploring quaint cobbled streets and a blissfully car-free village centre.
Set on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, the small, sleepy hamlet of Lakeside offers a peaceful getaway location, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s popular attractions, but still within easy reach of them. Whether you decide to discover the area in the car, by foot, bike, boat or steam, there’s plenty to see nearby to keep the whole family content. The ferry dock offers the chance to travel by boat to Waterhead or Bowness, or take a shorter trip to the National Trust’s Fell Foot Park, across the water, which offers pretty grounds set alongside the very tip of the lake, providing plenty of places for picnics, paddling, games and gentle strolls on sunny afternoons. Situated alongside the Lakeside Station is the long-standing Lakeside and Haverwaithe Railway, home to Britain’s oldest standard gauge steam engine, on which you can travel back in time along this well-loved Heritage line, and where little ones will delight in meeting Thomas and his friends. Visit the Lakes Aquarium to uncover the often-secretive world of life below water, where you’ll chance upon hundreds of captivating creatures that feature in the surrounding rivers, lakes and sea. There are wonderful, well-signed walks to be enjoyed in the immediate area, including the 5-mile route to Finsthwaite’s High Dam, which trails from Lakeside through pleasant woodlands and meadows. Lakeside offers an exclusive holiday location with all of the Lake District’s delights at your fingertips.
Accommodation
Bungalow.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath with shower over and basin .
Cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory.
Note: the property has had the recent issues resolved.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, CD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Garden with patio and balcony with furniture.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 4 mins walk.
Shop 1.4 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (31)
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Angela
The bungalow was nice and warm, clean and tastefully furnished. All the facilities worked perfectly, cooker, shower etc. The location is handy for Lakeside for the hotel and we also took the boat to Bowness and back. Itâs also a short drive to Newby Bridge and the Swan. We had a great week with lots of fell walking in spite of the weather. Thanks.
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Michael
Worked really well for our family of 5 and two dogs. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks for your arrival hospitality package too - very kind. Thanks and see you again. Mike and Fam x
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Angela
Some were mentioned prior to my stay and was given assurances that they'd been sorted. The central wasn't working on arrival but on Monday morning the heating engineer turned up unannounced as we were getting ready to go out. We waited whilst he fixed the heating. We were shown an override giving us just 3 hours of constant heating. That being said it still didn't work properly and was hit and miss whether it would come on or not. Some days we needed a warm house to return back to after being out in the pouring rain and wind for hours. There's black mould on the bathroom ceiling and green mould on the shower screen plastic seal. The property has a musty damp smell. And due to their being no central heating the rooms felt damp too. Outside of the property the seating areas are dirty and untidy so we didn't take advantage of this during our stay and we had a few nice evenings but had to spend indoors. The decked area outside of the living room was extremely slippy so again it made it difficult for us use this. There's no lights outside and when it went dark you couldn't see without the use of a torch. No personal touches by the owner. We've stayed in cottages before were the owners have left tea, milk and biscuits, bottles of wine as a welcome and thank you gift along with a thank you note. The location isn't as described either as the local pub was more than just a few minutes away, not as stated in the listing. The only benefit to us is that we could visit other areas of the lake district and the lake cruise and train was great. I've taken photos of the property should you need anything further. I've also emailed your CEO as we want to raise a complaint about the state of the property we rented out in good faith according to the rave reviews and the listing. We were ready to come home after 2 days but the fact we had spent £800 on our holiday we decided to use it as a base for us to explore the lakes, and ate out every evening. The crockery is all chipped and damaged too. Conservatory is cold and damp, smells too and there's a window which has a broken seal so the glass is steamed up. Windows are dirty inside the window frames and the glass needs a clean too.