Halewood

It was a lovely detached cottage on the edge of Bowness, We had a great time, the only thing I could suggest is some curtains or different blinds to help keep out the morning sun, that is the only thing I can think of for improvement, Great Shower, lovely gardens and the drive was easy to get on and off and we would stop again.

A beautiful bungalow, spacious, light and airy, being especially comfortable during the hot balmy weather we were blessed with at May half-term.

Great for a restful break.

A really lovely bungalow to stay in and so close to Windermere.

The large utility room was such a bonus as we had our little dog with us. Very private with lovely gardens front and rear which must be great in the summer. Thoroughly recommended.

The property was lovely, ideal location there weee a few things that could be improved there were dirty dishes In cupboard, mouldy wooden utensils in the drawer, there was a-lot of dusty shelves and the temperature had dropped of a night there was a big draft that came through fire place in living space, it was cold through the night as heating switched off ….

. it sounds a-lot if stuff but overall I would recommend this property and I will look forward to booking this again!

Fantastic location and a beautiful house The cleaning left a little to be desired but looking past that the house is well equipped and has the most amazing shower!

Really nice cottage, clean, well maintained, great location.

No complaints, would happily return.

Unfortunately a few things stuck out that contribute to a below expectation experience.

1. On arrival, after a fairly length drive (as I'm sure most people do), this is the first place we've rented that had literally no basic tea/coffee/biscuits and almost no toilet rolls. This is our first Sykes rental, so not sure if they are forcing that level of scantness.. 2. No welcome pack with WiFi instructions (luckily, being tech savvy I could find the WiFi password out manually), but those not so savvy would discover an EE open wifi that would want £20 for the week.. There was also no information on local doctors, emergency contact details etc which is a bit alien for us having rented so many places recently. 3. The house is well decorated and furnished, but sadly it's a degree more damp/musty than we are used to.. Our clothes felt damp very quickly and the damp causing the wall covering to be lifting off the wall in the main bedroom was a little obvious, on arriving home it was quite evident stored clothes had taken on a bit more moisture than ideal. On a positive note 1. The location is excellent, really good for accessible dog walks/access to the good facilities down that end of Glebe road and the walks to the Marina village and lovely. 2. The house (aside from the damp) is a really nice size/layout, we appreciated the utility room and extra wc. 3. parking is great with a nice long driveway and we had no issues getting into/out of the property.

We had a great week staying in Halewood.

The cottage is ideally situated in Bowness for walking into the town or Marina. The cottage was clean, spacious and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. We would definitely stay here again if returning to the area. Thank you for a lovely stay.

The house had many really good points, for example the location is very good (albeit a little noisy with ‘boy racers’ in the car park opposite at the weekend) ample parking and the enclosed garden that was ideal for our little dog.

The house is warm and there is ample hot water. However, the cleanliness of the house leaves a lot to be desired. Lake Lovers rang me and hour before arrival to ask if we were in the house as the cleaners had arrived and the keys were missing. When we arrived at 3.50pm, and were met by the cleaner who was lovely and apologised for being there so late. Absolutely not her fault, and we were more than happy to wait. When we were able to access the property, it was clear that the one-off instance of the cleaner accessing the house late wasn’t the issue – the house is in dire need of a deep clean. We only used the front bedroom so I can’t comment on the others, but under the bed was thick with dust and other dirt, the blinds were filthy with dust, and one of the windows were very hard to open and close. The hallway had been mopped however not brushed first, so when it dried out all the dirt was still there. The hoover was unusable as it had no suction, so we used the broom we found in the cupboard to sweep the living room, hallway, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, as they were all dirty. There was not an adequate number of glasses for the size of property and the guests it could sleep (there were only 2 glasses for juice type drinks, 3 wine glasses, and not sufficient cutlery (there were plenty of knives but not forks). We had to wash by hand the glassware before use as this too was dirty. A small saucepan would have been welcome. If a party of 6 were to book the property, be aware that there is only comfortable seating in the lounge for 5. Unfortunately the good points are outweighed by the bad and we wouldn’t return.

A glorious holiday in the perfect location to see the sights of Windermere.

The cottage is spacious, comfortable, clean and conveniently located for walks into town. We loved everything about it and will definitely be booking again.

Beautiful bungalow , great position can walk in to bo ness .

. few things we felt needed to change .alrhough it sleeps 6 there is only 5 chairs . ? Also when we arrived the shower hadnt been cleaned properly as had all hairs round the drain plug and under the breakfast bar hadnt. Been brushed out as bits of food underneàth .plus everyone in guest book had commented no frying pan ! So think it definately needs a frying pan too ! Apart from those issues its a fab bungalow for a break .

a well positioned cottage in a lovely garden .

everything was of a very good standard . I missed a frying pan and freezer . the oven only worked once we managed without I didn't like the bed frames it was too easy to knock yourself on them in the 2 smaller rooms . there was damp in the back bedroom , I would like to see a house without damp at the moment with all the rain and wind we are having! but non of the above would stop me going back its a lovely cottage

The bungalow was spotless ,the furniture very comfotrable,kitchen equipped with everything you could possibly need however we found it strange there was no frying pan but we managed without.

A gardner came to cut the lawns during our stay but checked we were not sitting out .The position of this lovely home was perfect being a short walk to the lake and beautiful surroundings .I recommend Halewood for a holiday in Bowness on Windemere .

Loved the cottage, it was a great base for our stay and the welcome box was useful, thank you.

Just a couple of things we found during our stay for consideration. The main bathroom toilet seat needed fixing and the cottage really could do with a freezer (we did know about this before our stay but even a small counter top one in the utility would work) and a frying pan. Whilst not necessary, a small pack of local information would also have been useful e.g. nearest supermarket for your start of holiday shop and possibly some suggested places of interest to help plan your days out (our favourite was the walk up to Rydal Cave :-)). That said, we would definitely stay again!

Lovely home, handy for the shops and the lake.

Very comfortable accommodation. Very very clean and well presented (unlike other comments) Only negative feedback would be that a frying pan/wok would be good, so that guests do not have to try and cook things like a stir fry in lovely (but impractical) cast iron casserole dish. I had planned all our meals prior to arriving and so when our Tesco shop arrived it was tricky to cook some of the meals.

After seeing previous reviews about the cleanliness of this property we were slightly hesitant to book Halewood, however, the property was spotlessly clean and tidy, We agree with other comments that a freezer would have been a bonus (maybe purchase a small table top freezer), some larger mirrors, the small hand held ones were not much help with 3 ladies in the party.

However, the outside seating was fab in the warm weather as was the boot room to store all the boots and coats.

Halewood was extremely comfortable,will hopefully book next year.

Great location, easy walk to centre,as i'm 90 it gave me plenty of short walks, loved it.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Halewood and property is in a great location.

Dog friendly and clean & tidy. Your listing says it has a fridge/freezer but this is not the case. There is no freezer compartment and not even a facility for making or storing ice in the fridge (quite important for guests who would like ice in their drinks) - think you should alter your description to reflect this.

On a positive note, the property is ideally located to places to eat and dog walks which suits us perfectly.

On a negative note, the property needs a thorough clean and could do with a lick of paint. There was cobwebs everywhere, the lampshades in one of the bedrooms and hallway were filthy. Even on the floors, there was still dust in places. The mop that is being used to clean the wood flooring is disgusting and needs replacing. The sofa and chairs and worn out so we’re uncomfortable. We will look at other places to stay in future during January as compared to a year ago when we stayed, it really has got worse.

This is the second time we have stayed in this property.

The first time the bungalow had not been cleaned when we arrived (not ideal) but equally not the end of the world and was resolved within a few hours, luckily it was a sunny day and we could sit in the garden. On this occasion the property had been cleaned but it was not up to standard in my opinion, I appreciate a holiday home is unlikely to be as clean as your own home but the skirting boards were filthy as were the edges of the floors with heavy dust pushed up against it. The shower tray had dirty shoe prints on it, the bathroom mirror had not been cleaned. The tiles in the kitchen were dirty, there was a used plaster stuck to the sheets in the master bedroom, I could go on! That being said we have stayed here twice and would stay again, the property is brilliant, a great layout including a utility/boot room, perfect location, loads of parking, an enclosed garden, dog friendly and modern interior. As long as you are happy with my above cleaning gripe you couldn't ask for anything more.

Lovely bungalow in a great location.

Comfy beds. My only small criticism would be the lack of mirrors in the bedrooms and a pair of tongs would have been useful. Apart from that we had a lovely stay and would definitely return.

great location handy for buses and walking into town for pubs shops and boat trips

Lovely detached bungalow very well presented.

Everything was provided for a comfortable stay. Welcome pack with refreshments provided was an added bonus as was the cleaning pack left for us. This really is a lovely place to stay if you are visiting this area. House and garden are very spacious and we were fortunate to have a week of nice weather and the garden was lovely to sit in very quiet considering it is close to a main road. Amazing location walking distance into Bowness everything you could need is close at hand on the doorstep and with the added bonus of off street parking. This is a real gem hope to return soon. Thank you for a great stay!

Great property, excellent location and had everything we needed for our family holiday.

Garden was beautiful and house spotlessly clean.

Would 100% recommend this cottage, could not fault it.

Only thing I would point out is that the back garden isn't enclosed so dogs can get round to the front gates easily.

This is the 2nd time we've stayed at Halewood and it's like being home from home fabulous place everything you need we will definitely be booking again especially throught Sykes

Lovely cottage, everything you need for a week away.

Fantastic location for everything Bowness has to offer especially the lake. The garden is a sun trap and there is a nice swing seat. The beds are comfy and everything very clean. The laundry room is a bonus. Could just do with a freezer.

The property was very comfortable and well presented.

The rear garden was private with a lovely seating area. However there was no freezer or freezer compartment in the spacious fridge. This is big negative as ice for drinks and to be able to have ice cream for children would be very much appreciated. Also a baking tray or two and a frying pan would help when preparing meals. Not all guests will want to eat out.

Cottage lovely and comfortable, plenty of room for the 5 of us to stay.

Lovely location, easy walk to the lake and attractions of Bowness. Everything needed to make stay enjoyable. Thank you.

Great bungalow in a fantastic location.

The only things that let it down were the lack of freezer and would benefit from a few extra pieces for the kitchen such as: frying pans and more oven trays. Otherwise a very enjoyable stay.

The bungalow is lovely and in a great position.

Great dog walks on the doorstep and a 10 minute walk into Bowness centre. Only thing that could have improved things for us would have been operating instructions for the appliances. We had a lovely stay.

So the week was very wet.

Unfortunately we didn't spend as much time outdoors as we would have liked. But the utility room was very useful for wet coats and boots.The rooms are spacious and two toilets. We cooked most nights. Kitchen is perfect. Lots of useful extras. Room for three cars. Big garden. Location is great for harbor. Shops and pubs. We had a great time. Will book again. Thanks

What a lovely property, in a perfect location.

Literally minutes to the lake and all the amenities of Bowness a short stroll away. The property is very well equipped and has almost everything you could need (no freezer/freezer compartment so don’t order ice if doing an online shop). The beds are large and comfortable and the bedrooms spacious. Proper power shower in the bathroom which was a delight. A lovely garden to enjoy and pretty secure for the dog. The utility room was a real bonus for wet days. Already booked to stay again.

This is one of the Best Holiday cottages we have stayed in we are so happy we have booked it again for our main June holiday it was home from home easy access to everywhere we wanted to travel too was great for walking our Border Collie she loved it very Clean had everything we needed we have had a fabulous stay Thank You see you in June.

Halewood is a beautiful property in the perfect location and we would definitely stay there again.

The garden was fantastic for our dog Harvey. In my opinion the property is 5* plus and has everything you need for a relaxing stay in the Lake District.

A super location with lots of room for everyone and great facilities.

Hoping to book for next year!

Everything was superb as its all ground level whuich suits my missus MS health condition and enclosed garden for the dog.