Bellman Cottage
ID: S372287
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Bellman Cottage in Windermere is praised for its cleanliness, modern decor, and comfortable furnishings. Its location is convenient for exploring the Lake District, with many guests appreciating the quiet setting close to beauty spots. The property is well-equipped, though some maintenance issues with appliances and furniture have been noted. Overall, guests have enjoyed their stays, highlighting the property's warmth and the provision of adequate space for relaxation and storage.
Guests consistently commend the cottage for its excellent standard of cleanliness, with particular credit given to the housekeeping staff. The property is described as tidy and well-maintained.
The cottage's location is appreciated for its convenience to local attractions and beauty spots, with easy access to Bowness-on-Windermere. However, some guests mention noise from a nearby road, slightly impacting the score.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with spacious bedrooms and a cosy atmosphere. Some guests suggest the addition of fans for warmer weather, and the small twin beds are noted as less suitable for adults.
Facilities are adequate with a well-provisioned kitchen and laundry room. However, there are several reports of maintenance issues such as non-working appliances and worn furniture, leading to a lower score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Located just a mile from Bowness, Bellman Cottage forms part of Storrs Park, a desirable residential area in the Lake District.
The holiday residence is beautiful semi-detached house providing delightful accommodation for six guests.
On the ground floor a spacious and modern kitchen / dining room is the perfect space for enjoying celebratory meals with friends and family. A separate utility room and cloakroom WC offer a convenient place to store outdoor gear. In the bright lounge you can relax on comfy furnishings after a busy day exploring the Lake District. A king size bedroom with en-suite shower room is also located on the ground floor. Two further bedrooms are located on the first floor. The first is a king size bedroom with en-suite bathroom and the second bedroom with en-suite shower room is a Twin zip link (can be made as a super king on request)
Make the most of the cottage’s peaceful location and enjoy your morning coffee on an outside sun terrace, which can be accessed from the landing. Parking is available for three cars.
The nearby town of Bowness can be reached in five minutes by car, here you can enjoy fine dining at several first class restaurants and live music in the local bars. From the lake shore, catch a boat cruise to Ambleside or head to Lakeside for the aquarium and motor museum.
Bellman Cottage is a beautiful retreat for families looking to celebrate together in the heart of the Lake District.
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter attraction and the Old Laundry theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and “Go-Ape” adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.
Accommodation
Quality Assessment completed November 2024 - Grading Retained.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor twin (can be made as a super king on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Open plan kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with TV.
Sun terrace accessed from landing.
Cloakroom with WC.
Bed Linen & towels included
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Private parking for 3 cars.
Sun terrace with bistro outdoor furniture.
Children welcome.
Sorry, no pets.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub are a 5-6 minutes drive.
Bed Linen & towels included.
Nearby points of interest
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (20)
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Steven
A replacement fridge was provided but no freezer so purchased frozen food had to be thrown away. It would of been advisable to inform incoming guests of the freezer not working. This was rectified on the Monday following a phone call from myself and a refund offered on the wasted food. The outside sitting area needed to be scrubbed due to it being dirty and not fit to use. Double glazing is required due to the noise from the nearby busy road. The cottage was warm and dry with plenty of hot water.
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Connie
downside is one of the bedroom with two small twin beds suitable for kids not adults, hard to sleep in such small bed.
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Iain
The bedrooms are all a good size, with facility to store clothes rather than living out of a suitcase. The kitchen is adequate for producing meals (although, who wants to slave away in a kitchen when there are so many fantastic restaurants and such like, a short drive away). As an avid walker, I particularly like the Laundry/drying room as the weather is often inclement in The lakes, it affords a place to leave wet clothes whilst having a relaxing rest after a day on the fells.