Honeysuckle Cottage
ID: S281848
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Honeysuckle Cottage in Bowness-On-Windermere is praised for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and prime location with private parking. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities and the proximity to local amenities. Some concerns were raised about limited space in bedrooms and the need for minor maintenance.
The cottage is consistently described as very clean and well cared for, with multiple reviews highlighting its spotless condition upon arrival.
The location is highly praised for being central, quiet, and convenient, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and the lake, as well as good bus routes and ferry connections.
The cottage is noted for its cosy and comfortable setting. However, some guests mentioned that the space can be tight, especially in the smaller double bedroom, and the seating could be more comfortable.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the cottage being well-equipped for a holiday stay. Some guests suggested improvements such as a second toilet, updating the bathroom, and addressing minor maintenance issues like the toilet seat and stair carpet.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
This pretty, Bowness cottage is perfectly placed for exploring the village and the Lake.
With private parking and a delightful, enclosed and furnished patio for meals al-fresco, days out and returning to base to relax are well catered for. Complete with cosy woodburning stove and Lakeland slate hearth, character exposed beams and a shaker-style fitted kitchen, you’ll find this charming bolt hole a delight to return to at the end of the day. There's even a small second TV snug; ensuring quiet time for parents or breathing space for two couples. Use the side door through the tiled utility room, with space for your outdoor gear. A gallery kitchen leads through to the cosy living / dining area with exposed beams, woodburning stove set in Lakeland slate, deep-cushioned furnishings and ample dining space. The sunny 2nd lounge / TV room has a warming coal effect fire. Upstairs to 2 double bedrooms, additional twin bedroom and the fully tiled family-size bathroom. As this is a traditional Lakeland cottage, space is restricted in the bedrooms. One double bedroom has a wardrobe and chest of drawers, and the other double and twin rooms have limited hanging/storage space. Outside you'll find a pretty enclosed patio, with furniture.
Bowness is a lively Lake District village revolving around the boating activity of Bowness Bay. Stroll along the lake shore, take out a hire boat on Lake Windermere or enjoy a cruise on one of the famous steamers. These Windermere Lake Cruises provide a route to Ambleside and Lakeside without even using your car. Bowness high street has a contemporary range of shops, supermarkets and cafes, pus and restaurants and a night club, providing everything you need within strolling distance. For the family, we recommend the World of Beatrix Potter, the Old Laundry Theatre and a cinema. Of course, walks around here are plentiful – either short strolls with a view, or head into the Lakes on the main A591 and take your pick.
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
Highly Commended for a three-star property.
Three bedrooms: 2 x double bed, 1 x twin bed.
Property is a traditional Lakeland cottage- storage space may be limited in the bedrooms.
Property ideal for 4 adults, 2 children.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Second sitting room/snug.
Utility
Gas central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire in second sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel Cot available.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub 3 mins walk.
Shop 5 mins walk.
Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere 9 mins walk
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 (21)
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Patrick
As a self catering cottage a cupboard in the kitchen for storage of food would have made a big difference and the toilet seat daily fight to stay in up position were the only 2 downsides to this property and they are being picky!! A great holiday and would definitely book this again
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Terry
Two private parking spots is a bonus. As has been commented before, the property would benefit from another WC and more storage space for the second and third bedrooms. Also the sofas in the sitting room/diner are very tired. The patio area is a real suntrap. We found the property fine for 4 adults.
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Jane
Although had everything we needed very dated. needs updating -Bathroom needs overhauling and would benefit from 2nd loo. why provide a dvd player with no dvds ? - a smart tv would be much better especially as the weather is changable. Tv in dining room didnât work. No patio table, shown on photos but missing, which was a shame as the weather for first half of week was amazing and would have been nice to use this area. Would go back to the area but not this cottage.