Guests say
West View offers a comfortable and well-equipped base in the heart of Bowness, with guests consistently praising its excellent central location close to shops, restaurants, and Lake Windermere. The apartment is generally clean and provides good value for money, with convenient on-site parking and a well-stocked kitchen. While some furnishings and facilities are dated and could benefit from refurbishment, and WiFi is not available, most guests found the property suitable for couples or small families seeking a practical and accessible stay in the Lake District.
Most guests found the apartment clean and tidy, though a few mentioned issues such as stains, dust, and occasional unpleasant odours. Cleanliness is generally acceptable but not outstanding.
The location is highly praised, being central to Bowness and within easy reach of Lake Windermere, shops, and attractions. Guests consistently highlight this as a major advantage.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the apartment suitable for couples or small families. However, some noted uncomfortable lounge seating and noise from neighbouring flats, which affected overall comfort.
The kitchen is well equipped and the apartment has useful amenities, but several guests noted the lack of WiFi, outdated furnishings, small hot water tank, and occasional issues with parking and appliances.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A cosy first floor apartment just metres from the heart of Bowness with views to Claife Heights. Great access to all local attractions.. All on the
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Patio Doors To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Night storage heaters, electric heaters, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Balcony with outdoor furniture. Residents car park (not allocated). No smoking.. This compact first floor holiday apartment is tucked away quietly but is just 50 metres from the bustle of Bowness’ high street which offers a wide selection of restaurants, pubs and interesting shops. Comfortably furnished and fitted it has a balcony with views towards Claife Heights. The lake is a pleasant 5 minute stroll from where you can take a cruise up to Ambleside or enjoy numerous water sports. There is a huge variety of activities and attractions nearby. Excellent public transport covering most of the Lake District enables visitors to be car free. Shops and pubs 55 yards.
This property caters for a maximum of 4 people. Please note, unallocated residential private parking available.
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 (18)
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Confirmed Guest
Good place to stay.Very central to Bowness.. Short walk into the centre with lots of short cuts.Clean and tidy.Could do with a little upgrade but understand it is a holiday let.Would stay again in the future.
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Confirmed Guest
We had a lovely weeks holiday in August 2026. The flat is ideally situated close to Bowness on Windermere Pier it has a nice balcony. There is loads to do in area, various boat trips, bus trips, museums and beautiful scenery. On the negative side, the parking is an issue, with no allocated space it is pot luck. The car park barrier was not locked during our stay and the car park appeared to be used by all and sundry. Wi Fi was not available it the flat. The television repeated lost signal and had to be retuned. The access roads into the site were very narrow. Would we stay here again. Despite its reasonable cost, No.
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Ian McAteer
Excellent location, apartment was spot on.