Guests say
St Mary's Cottage in Windermere is praised for its excellent location, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The refurbished ground floor is a highlight, providing a cosy space to unwind. While some guests encountered issues with cleanliness and maintenance, the property's charm and proximity to local amenities are consistently appreciated.
Mixed feedback on cleanliness, with some guests finding the property well-kept, while others reported issues such as unclean floors and leftover rubbish. The inconsistency leads to a slightly above-average score.
The cottage's location is highly regarded, being close to local amenities and offering easy access to Windermere's attractions. Despite some comments about external factors like neighbouring bins, the location itself is consistently praised.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the newly refurbished areas cosy, although some areas of the cottage are described as dated. The presence of multiple bathrooms is appreciated for added convenience.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living spaces. However, some guests noted a lack of kitchen accessories and issues with maintenance such as peeling paint and slow drainage, suggesting room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
St Mary's Cottage is a beautiful stone mid-terraced cottage, located in a quiet area of the centre of Windermere. Set over three floors, this welcoming cottage is the perfect place for a family holiday in the heart of the Lake District. As you enter the cottage on the ground floor, the hallway has its own boot and coat area, perfect for keeping outdoor gear out of the way when you've been hiking. On this floor, you'll find a cosy sitting room with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. The first of the double bedrooms is also on this floor. Down on the lower ground floor, your main sitting room has a stunning feature fireplace, and a wall-mounted 40in Smart TV, with a music system. The kitchen/dining room is beautifully tiled and has all the appliances you need for great home cooking. A shower room completes the lower ground floor, and there is access to a small rear yard for some private outdoor space. On the first floor is a lovely family bathroom, a single bedroom and the delightful master bedroom. You'll also find a handy boiler cupboard, with a washing machine to take care of all those muddy clothes from having fun outdoors. There's not a huge amount of outdoor space as the cottage is in the centre of Windermere, but you still have a private, secure courtyard to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air, and with Windermere Lake practically on your doorstep, it's only a quick trip in the car to enjoy the amazing countryside of the Lake District. You'll be spoiled for choice with Windermere's bars, shops and restaurants only a short step from your front door, and Windermere Lake and the cinema are only a three minute car trip, or a 25 minute leisurely stroll away, with hiking, boat trips and cycling galore. You're also near the railway station and local bus routes perfect for getting out and about. With Ambleside and Bowness within easy reach, there's plenty to do when you explore further afield. Try Wray Castle and the Beatrix Potter Gallery at Ambleside, take a tour of Loughrigg Fell or the incredible view of the falls at Stockghyll Force. Bowness also has a cinema, and there's more for fans with the World of Beatrix Potter. The Old Laundry Theatre provides plenty of entertainment year round, and if you're a foodie, try some of the town's eateries, such as the Arts Bar and Grill, Caffe Riva or the Flying Pig Pub. Whether you're a keen hiker, golfer, watersports fan or a foodie, there's so much to do in Windermere and the surrounding areas, and St Mary's Cottage makes a perfect base for family holidays.
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.
Accommodation
Accommodation over 3 floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x master double bedroom on first floor, 1 double bedroom on ground floor, 1 x single bedroom on first floor.
First-floor family bathroom with shower over bath, WC and basin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom on the ground floor.
Boiler cupboard with washing machine on first floor.
Lower ground floor main sitting room with fireplace with wood burning stove and underfloor heating.
Ground floor additional sitting room.
Kitchen with dining area.
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge, freezer and washing machine.
Gas central heating with log burning stove.
One Smart TV with catch-up and one TV with Freeview and DVD.
Music system, Wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent (not including logs).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair provided.
On-street parking with permit on a first come first served basis, private garden.
No smoking.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Pub and shops 2-minute walk.
Lake Windermere 25-minute walk.
A £95 refundable good housekeeping bond is payable.
Note: Max 5 adults.
Note: This property only has 1 parking permit.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (22)
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Rachael
Modern clean fresh interior & had everything we needed for a few days break away. Attention to detail shows throughout the property. The kitchen was adequately equipped for what we needed. The small courtyard was just that but when you have an abundance of beautiful sights to explore the back yard wasnât a priority for us on this occasion. We were very lucky to have a parking spot right outside the property. As the weekend approached the struggle for parking was apparent around the town. Donât forget to display your parking permit as the parking warden is out & about early in the mornings! If you have mobility issues the stairs could be a little steep for some but all in all we were very happy with the property for ourselves. Only a couple suggestions, a covering for the back door, I placed a scarf over the door just for privacy. Also a door mat by the back entrance to wipe feet would be ideal to save the floors having to be wiped when that door was used. Would be more than happy to stop at this property again. (Could the owner email the colour of the paint used in the bedroom please). :)
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Joanne
Walking distance to all pubs and high street and we took a nightly walk to Windermere park which is really lovely if you have a dog or children. There was one thing we couldnât get our heads around and that was the outdoor space, so much money and effort had gone in to the house but outside was horrible. It was really dirty, moss everywhere, broken lights hanging from the wall. There is the opportunity to have a really lovely little space to sit out with lights a canvas cover and flowers etc but literally no effort at all or thought had gone into it. Such a shame.
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Richard
The house was so clean and spotless, we loved our stay here. Parking permit was very convenient too and we never had a problem finding parking within a 5 min walk.