Snaptrip says
Tower Cottage in Windermere is praised for its stunning views, spacious garden, and prime location close to the town and lake. Guests appreciate the property's warmth and the thoughtful touch of a welcome gift. However, some noted issues with cleanliness, comfort, and maintenance that could enhance the overall experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Several reviews mention poor general cleanliness, with specific references to a need for a deep clean and issues with floors and furnishings. These recurring comments suggest that cleanliness is below expectations for some guests.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to Windermere town and the lake, with easy access to local amenities and scenic walks. The views and garden are frequently mentioned as highlights.
Mixed feedback on comfort, with guests finding beds comfortable but sofas and dining chairs less so. The lack of comfortable evening seating is a recurring theme, indicating room for improvement in this area.
Facilities receive mixed reviews, with positive remarks about well-equipped kitchens and good showers, but several maintenance issues are noted, such as problematic ovens and showers. Some guests also mention a lack of essential items and suggest updates are needed.
Guests have mentioned the thoughtful gesture of a welcome gift, which adds a personal touch to their stay. However, it's important to note that such gifts are a courtesy and not a guaranteed amenity.
About this property
Wow! Quite simply, the vista from the front of Tower Cottage is one of the finest we've seen. Lake and mountain views to die for! Combine this with a high-end, super-stylish interior and a characterful and homely living environment, and you have a real Lakelovers favourite! Stunning accommodation for 6 on the edge of popular Windermere village in this elegantly converted former coach house.
It's fair to say you will be mesmerised by the views from the wide picture windows that look from the front of Tower Cottage over the beautiful garden and to the Lakeland peaks beyond. What would just be a painting hung on the wall in most other homes is simply the everyday outlook here! Watch the many moods of Lakeland dapple over the superb scenery from the comfort of your holiday hideaway.
Elegant and eclectic, the modern stylings that run through Tower Cottage have that sought-after sleek designer touch, with cool neutrals accentuating the sense of space and light provided by those fabulous panoramic picture windows, and wonderfully warm accent colours giving a real sense of identity and homeliness.
With all the attractions of Windermere village on your doorstep, as well as nearby Bowness and the walker's hub of Ambleside, there are so many adventures to be had here, and the best of these come when you get a map and some stout boots and discover the famous fells for yourselves. Back home, the hammocks and swings in the dreamy garden, with its lovely wildlife pond, make for a blissfully relaxing kind of adventure in their own right!
Tower Cottage is a premium choice for our Lakelovers to fully relax in and thoroughly discover the delights of the Lake District. With enormous windows and fabulous views, the comfortable sofas are set on wooden floors, around a 'Hwan' Danish circular wood-burner and surrounded by picture windows. The kitchen and dining area are pleasantly open to the lounge but set apart by contrasting slate floors.
The first super king size bedroom is on this level, with underfloor heated Lakeland slate bathroom.
Upstairs to the second lounge with TV and games section, panoramic box bay window and sleek white leather sofas.
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Over 2 floors.
3 x bedrooms; 1 x four poster king size with ensuite, 1 x super king size and 1 x twin.
Family bathroom and wet room.
Open plan lounge / diner / kitchen.
Wood burning stove.
Garden with sun terrace.
Spectacular woodland and fell views.
2 dogs accepted.
Gas central heating with underfloor heating to bathrooms.
Wood burning stove.
Garden furniture.
Nintendo Wii.
Oven with 5 ring gas hob.
Microwave.
Dishwasher.
Fridge & freezer.
Washing machine & tumble dryer.
Secure bike store/laundry.
Private parking for 2 small or medium cars.
Wi-fi.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Cot and Highchair available.
Please Note: No Sunday changeovers
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (20)
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Sandy
Tower Cottage exceeded our expectations, which were already high prior to arrival. The property is immaculately presented and the location is ideal being only a short walk to either Windermere town or lake. All bedrooms are warm and comfortable, bathrooms are stylish and the upstairs lounge/games room has stunning views and is a great chill out area for the kids. The garden just goes on and on, and would be lovely in the summer. Everywhere feels light, airy and spacious with very high quality fittings throughout. We are so taken with the property that we are considering another booking for later this year. Lovely cottage, great location, very welcoming and highly recommended.
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Mr Edwards
We came by train, all the way from London, in slightly over 3 hours. The cottage is in a brilliant location, just 5 minutes walk, downhill, from Windermere train station, near the village with all it offers to visitors, alongside the path down to the lake. We walked everywhere, and you really donÂt need a car to have a great holiday in this cottage (for example, Booths supermarket is only a 5 minutes walk away and stocks lovely local produce). The cottage itself is a real jewel! There are wonderful views, an enormous well-kept garden (the colours of the rhododendrons are really something), and itÂs beautifully furnished. We loved the designer chairs, comfy sofas, and my favourite was the rocking chair in the upstairs sitting room for reading in the afternoons while watching the sunset. Absolutely perfect! (The cottage was spotless, really well equipped, such as having 4 working showers in its 3 bathrooms). Thank you, we will be back.
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Laura
I was a little worried by some of the reviews when i booked but this house is very good value for what you get. The sofas have been changed and are comfortable. I found the dining chairs comfortable also. A few things do require TLC and particularly in the heat having blinds on the windows would have been really helpful as the rooms got sweltering . However we were there in a heatwave . A half blind would be useful downstairs and the blinds are broken upstairs. Nevertheless we would absolutely stay here again. The garden is beautiful with a walk at the bottom only 10 minutes from lake. We could get to bowness and the windermere high street easily on foot also. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. We will definitely be back.