Biskey Burrow

ID: S1327693

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

Biskey Burrow is a well-regarded cottage in Windermere, praised for its excellent location and cleanliness. Guests appreciate its spaciousness, warm atmosphere, and proximity to local amenities. While some minor maintenance issues and parking challenges are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests willing to return.

The cottage is consistently described as clean, with several reviews affirming its tidiness. However, one mention of leaves outside the front door slightly impacts the score.

The location is highly praised for being central and close to Bowness, with easy access to the lake, eateries, and shops. It is considered perfect by several reviewers.

Comfort is generally well-received, with mentions of a warm, cosy atmosphere and good heating. However, there are comments about a hard mattress and heating issues, which affect the score.

Facilities are adequate with mentions of useful appliances and a washer/dryer. Some guests noted a lack of essentials and issues with the heating and locks, indicating room for improvement.

There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the host. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.

About this property

Take a boat trip on Lake Windermere, just a short walk away, or spend a leisurely day exploring Bowness with its shops and pubs.. 1 step to entrance.

Lower Ground Floor:

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Freezer

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet

Ground Floor:

Living room: 40" Freeview Smart TV

Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.

Gas central heating (underfloor on lower ground floor), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Travel cot and highchair.. On road parking. No smoking.. Occupying an ideal location close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, this comfortable home is ideal for families who like to have everything on their doorstep. Laid out over three floors, this mid-terrace cottage offers contemporary living that hides behind the cottage’s traditional, stone clad exterior. You enter the property via a small porch, and then step down into a great open-plan kitchen/dining room, which is most definitely the heart of this home. A cosy living room with flat screen TV and DVD player is also located on this level, and there is also a cloakroom with toilet. On the lower level, you will find the master bedroom as well as the family bathroom and utility area which houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. On the first floor are two further bedrooms.

Biskey Burrow is just a short walk from the heart of Bowness, which is one of the most popular towns in South Lakeland. The bustling town, which is frequented by locals as well as tourists, has a great selection of individual and unique shops, as well as a wide variety of cafés, bars and restaurants. There is also an old fashioned cinema and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, which families with children will adore. The shores of Lake Windermere, which is the UK’s largest lake, is also within a 10-15 minute walk. From here, you can hire a boat or take a leisurely ride on one of the old steamers. You can also take a boat cruise to Ambleside, or to Lakeside, where you will find the Aquarium of the Lakes and the Lakeside-Haverthwaite Steam Railway.

The town of Windermere, which has a good sized supermarket, is approximately 1½ miles from Bowness. Windermere also has a train station with services to Kendal, Preston, Lancaster and Oxenholme. From Oxenholme, there are services to London, Manchester and Scotland, which makes this a very accessible location even for those who don’t want to bring their car. The surrounding fells offer plenty of walking, cycling and climbing opportunities, and thanks to the great road network, the whole of the stunning Lake District National Park is accessible, making Biskey Burrow the perfect base for your Lakeland adventure. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.

There are steps within the property.

Nearby points of interest

  • The World of Beatrix Potter
  • Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
  • Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
  • Hayes Garden World Ambleside
  • Lakes Aquarium
  • Lakeland Motor Museum
  • Lake District National Park
  • Lake Windermere
  • Esthwaite Water

Reviews (13)

  • Confirmed Guest

    A superbly located cottage, with everything you could need for a break. Easy check-in, WiFi was super, and the washer and dryer was a great help.

  • Bev Whiteside

    Lovely little cottage in a great location.Heating wasn't great for one of the coldest weekends.Parking is a bit of a nightmare and would be impossible in the summer months.Very clean and well equipped in the kitchen.Overall a good stay.

  • Sonya Wrigley

    An amazing use of space in this cottage and right in bowness centre!!!Clean and well equipped we had a fab time .

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