Bowness Hideaway is a well-received apartment in Windermere, praised for its cleanliness, prime location, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate the fully equipped facilities and the property's proximity to local amenities, restaurants, and bars. While there are mentions of a foisty smell and noise from upstairs in some reviews, the overall sentiment is positive, with many guests looking forward to returning.
The apartment is consistently described as very clean, with no reports of any significant cleanliness issues. Guests have noted the well-maintained condition of the property.
The location is highly praised for being central and close to local attractions, bars, and pubs. The convenience of the location is a recurring theme in the reviews.
Guests find the apartment comfortable, mentioning a comfy bed and a cosy atmosphere. However, there is a minor issue with a duvet cover, which slightly affects the comfort score.
The apartment is well-equipped with necessary appliances and utensils. There are some concerns about parking and noise, and a maintenance issue with the front door lock, but these were either resolved or did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
This chic, second-floor apartment in the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere lies only a stone’s throw away from the shores of the majestic Windermere Lake. Those looking to escape to this beautiful area of the Lake District can use the gorgeous home as their hideaway, offering great access to the town and the rest of the region. A communal stairway provides access to the home, leading to the beautiful refuge. Find an all-white bathroom upon entering where you can get ready for each day in style. An inviting open-plan living area is located further inside, where you can relax on a two-seater sofa and watch your favourite shows, with use of Netflix and fast WiFi/ Broadband speeds, on the smart TV. Here there is also a sleek kitchen area with an oven and hob, microwave, and dishwasher. Bowness Hideaway's interior is finished with a stylish bedroom, hosting a plush double bed, and plenty of storage space so you can prepare for any weather. From your doorstep, Bowness-on-Windermere's delights beckon, and the famed World of Beatrix Potter attraction lies only paces away. A short walk will bring you to the stunning Bowness Bay shoreline, where you embark on a relaxing stroll through the park or take explore the surrounding areas via Windermere boat cruise. Bowness-on-Windermere itself is described as a tourist honeypot, you’ll be spoiled for choice by places to eat, drink, shop and relax. Outdoor enthusiasts can embark on a number of walks, hikes and bicycle tours close by, which offer breathtaking views of the lakes and mountains from every angle. Travelling further afield you can visit Ambleside, Keswick and Kendal, which are among the most popular destinations because of their lovely buildings and scenic walks; you could even visit the quaint village of Grasmere and try the famous gingerbread there. Here, you are also ideally situated to reach the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter's Hillt 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 and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike. Return to this homely retreat to relax after your memorable days out; Bowness Hideaway is an idyllic home from which you can explore all that Cumbria has to offer.
Visitors to the Lake District National Park continue to be drawn to the lively twin towns of Bowness and Windermere because each one offers a variety of adjacent activities, amenities, shops, and restaurants to satisfy all interests. Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness offers a choice of boat cruises and boat rental options 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 Old Laundry Theatre and the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction are separated by 1.5 kilometres. It takes 30 minutes to walk to Orrest Head to take in the breathtaking vista of far-reaching views over the lake and nearby fells, which served as the inspiration for Alfred Wainwright to create his series of renowned guidebooks. The historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside, and Troutbeck are only a short drive away, while Brockhole, which provides high wire tree top activities, is three miles distant. For those with greater energy, marine centres near the lake offer a range of watersports. With easy access to attractions like the stunning 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, and Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts, and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike, the area is perfectly situated for exploring everything this region has to offer.
Please note the property is not suitable for children.Second-floor apartment.
One double bedroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, wash basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting areas
Electric central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher.
Smart TV, fast WiFi/ Broadband.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Residents' parking on site, first-come first-served basis.
Shop, restaurant and pub 0.2 miles, Lake Windermere shore 0.3 miles.
No pets and no smoking.
Note: Parking accessed uphill, may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Note: Travel cot and highchair available.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Paula
lovely and cosy and apartment was warm. Great facilities. Great location and handy for shops etc. Only issue we encountered was front door would not lock from the inside this was rectified within 1 hour of calling Sykes from entering the property. Highly recommended.
Sandra
Lovely apartment beautifully furnished and well equipped Ideal central location with parking space and lots to see and do around Bowness with super cafes pubs and scenic walks and boat rides and water sports on lake Windermere
Chris
Excellent apartment unfortunately I left 2 nights early as the noise that was coming from upstairs was to much I had one reasonable night out of 5 and left before the week was done
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