Guests say
High Lake is a well-regarded apartment in Bowness-On-Windermere, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, ample parking, and the property's proximity to local amenities. While some guests mention noise from other apartments and a lack of clarity on waste disposal, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found the apartment to be spotless and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay. One mention of dirty crockery and a smelly oven suggests room for improvement, but these seem to be isolated incidents.
The apartment's location is highly praised for being central, quiet, and within walking distance to Bowness, Windermere, and local attractions. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the Lake District.
Guests generally find the beds comfortable and the apartment homely. However, some guests experienced noise disturbances from neighbouring apartments, which impacted their comfort levels.
The apartment is commended for its well-stocked kitchen and overall facilities. Criticisms include the absence of oven gloves, kitchen tongs, and clear instructions for rubbish disposal. Noise insulation and the presence of a leaking iron from a previous stay were also noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Contemporary luxury in this charming South Lakes hot-spot! High Lake is a well-appointed and well-equipped gem of flat in the beating heart of Bowness, yet quietly situated off the main thoroughfares to give you the peace you need to get the very best out of your adventures. The Lakes await in this stylish little nest for four!
Bowness-on-Windermere is one of the most sought-after locales in the Lake District, and with Lake Windermere frontage, a bubbling social scene, mouth-watering eateries, and endless attractions, it's easy to see why. High Lake offers that perfect and elusive blend of convenient centrality and serene seclusion, making it a such a highly coveted holiday escape.
The shared garden lets you sit out and enjoy the sunshine at home, while a short stroll takes you to the cafes, shops and attractive activities of this most popular of Lakes villages. You can comfortably ditch your car and wander the winding streets here, get out onto the hills beyond, board the steamer boats that cruise the lake from Bowness Bay, or use the excellent public transport connections on your doorstep. We'd recommend a tour of the region with Mountain Goat, a minibus company based in adjacent Windermere village.
At home, the solid beech wood tones of the carefully crafted kitchen whisper the quality of this companionable apartment, as do the well furnished bedrooms and the caring comforts of the lounge, where you'll love to sink into sumptuous leather sofas and watch films together on the large screen television. It's particularly lovely to sit at the little table by the window with the sun streaming through for pre-adventure breakfasts!
Your high expectations are fully satisfied at High Lake, and you're all set for a holiday to remember!
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
Over 1 floor.
2 x bedrooms; 1 x king size, 1 x twin bedroom, family bathroom.
Lounge / diner.
Kitchen.
Private parking.
4K Smart TV.
Over 1 floor2 x bedrooms; 1 x king size, 1 x twin bedroom, family bathroomLounge / dinerKitchenPrivate parking4K Smart TVElectric heatingBathroom with corner bathElectric oven and induction hobFridge, FreezerMicrowaveGrillWasher and dishwasherShort stroll to village and lakeOne private parking spaceWi-FiBed linen and towels provided
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (28)
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Naina
The kitchen was lovely and clean and had washing machine, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and all the utensils we needed and much more - (dish towels, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets all included etc.) The bathroom was clean and had a large bath and shower cubicle. Bedrooms were lovely and clean too. The cupboard full of board games was a great idea...although we had such good weather so hardly and indoor play time. But great for a rainy day. And the information pack and leaflets were fabulous too! Lovely 5-10 walk into town. Parking was very easy at the flat. We had no noise disturbance at all during our 7 nights. We had a fantastic holiday! Thankyou so much.
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Keith
The property is clean, tidy and has the benefit of a dedicated parking space, ideal if you want to explore the surrounding areas like we did. It's close to the shops, pubs and restaurants too. Definitely recommended!
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Alex
The apartment was clean and tidy, the washing machine and dishwasher were really handy to have! We'd have no qualms about staying here again. Thanks!