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Oak Cottage

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1066781)

Customer rating

4.7

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Lakelovers rating

  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Electric car charging
  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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32 Customer Review(s)

  • Phil

    “Firstly, the positives!”

    Great location, very well-presented property, lovely bedrooms, and finished to a high standard. For a stay in Bowness, I'd recommend it for that. The blot was simply that you can't rely on the EV charging at all. It's set up so that it's 100% authorised remotely by the owner every time you plug the car in, so it relies on them getting notified and seeing that notification. Unfortunately, this failed for us on both Saturday and Sunday, casting doubt on the reliability of the charging every time ...

    Great location, very well-presented property, lovely bedrooms, and finished to a high standard. For a stay in Bowness, I'd recommend it for that. The blot was simply that you can't rely on the EV charging at all. It's set up so that it's 100% authorised remotely by the owner every time you plug the car in, so it relies on them getting notified and seeing that notification. Unfortunately, this failed for us on both Saturday and Sunday, casting doubt on the reliability of the charging every time we plugged in. What if we plugged in close to midnight after a meal out? I've suggested changing it to a "plug and charge" mode, and if they did, I'd happily give that aspect a much higher score! That aside, the only minor areas for improvement would be to have photos of the rear yard so dog owners realise it's just a courtyard with no grass. It seems an odd omission from the photos. Also, I would say this for other stays we've had with Sykes: there is nothing worse than a very long journey to the cottage only to have to immediately go out because there is no small welcome basket of tea/coffee/milk/biscuits. Some of us travel 6+ hours in busy traffic, so it's exceedingly welcome! It's actually pretty clean, but the vacuum was clogged with dog hair, and there was still a little dog hair left around the place, presumably due to the vacuum not being very efficient. Overall, 8.5/10 for the cottage, but 3/10 for the charging.

    - Phil, July 2026

    The charging problem you encountered on Saturday evening and Sunday was caused by a software issue at Sync Energy and not an owner issue, as we informed LakeLovers whilst you were in their office. As soon as we were made aware on Monday morning the system was re-booted and worked perfectly well from then on as you experienced with your charging history. The yard is paved as it is easier to keep clean and maintain when dogs are staying at our property. With regards to the vacuum cleaner, thank you for letting us know, and we will take that up with the management company. Thank you for choosing Oak Cottage, and we hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

Summary

  • Over three floors with three bedrooms
  • 1 x second floor super king size bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite walk in shower, basin and WC
  • 1 x king size bedroom with Smart TV
  • 1 x twin bedroom with Smart TV
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner, double oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso compatible coffee machine
  • Second-floor utility
  • Sitting room with gas flame effect wood burner
  • Gas central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and a gas effect wood burner
  • x4 Smart TVs, WiFi
  • Fuel, power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and travel cot available
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Electric vehicle charging point (£50 additional charge)
  • Front garden with patio and seating, rear garden with patio, furniture and bike storage
  • One well behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles

The property

Perched in the bustling town of Windermere in Cumbria, is this superb, three-bedroom terraced property - Oak Cottage.

Boasting a superb location just moments away from the vast Lake Windermere and a plethora of scenic walks on your doorstep with being in the Lake District National Park, Oak Cottage is a terrific pet-friendly setting for a group of six friends or a family, as well as their canine companion, who want to embark on their next adventure to the Lakes!

Park-up on the driveway with two spaces available, as well as an electric car charging point (additional £50 for use), before being greeted by a neat patio with seating, the ideal spot for savouring a steaming cup of coffee.

Be welcomed into the homely sitting room, where you can fire-up the gas flame effect woodburner and snuggle up with loved ones ready to enjoy a family movie night on the Smart TV.

Make your way to the kitchen/dining area, where the chef of the party will have all they need to prepare delectable meals that can be enjoyed at the six-person dining table.

You'll discover two well-appointed rooms on the first floor, a king-size and a twin, each with a Smart TV and with access to a contemporary shower room, ideal for refreshing rinses after a day of hikes and watersports!

Leading up to the second floor, you will discover a handy utility cupboard with washer/dryer, ideal for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh.

The final room is a spacious super-king-size with its own en-suite shower room and Smart TV, a fabulous option for those who prefer a little more privacy!

In the morning, treat your loved ones to a hearty breakfast out on the rear patio as you make plans for the days ahead.

If you're looking for a night off from the kitchen, head to the local town of Windermere, where you'll discover a plethora of pubs and restaurants, including The Orrest Head Bar, The Windermere Speakeasy, and The Lamplighter Dining Rooms.

The famous Lake Windermere offers a wide variety of watersports, including sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, as well as stunning views of the Langdale Pikes from the viewpoints of Orrest Head and Queen Adelaide's Hill, which can be reached through scenic footpaths.

The Windermere Jetty Museum and the beautiful World of Beatrix Potter Attraction are excellent options for anyone looking to learn more about the area.

Further north, you'll find the interesting 2nd-century Ambleside Roman Fort, the Armitt Library & Museum Center, and the 70-foot Stock Ghyll Force waterfall in the charming town of Ambleside.

Grasmere, the old home of the great poet William Wordsworth, is just a short drive away, and the Grasemere Waterfall Walkways and Rydal Mount & Gardens are also nearby.

For a memorable getaway with loved ones, choose Oak Cottage.

EPC Rating: Band D

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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