Tethera | Bowness-on-windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

36 Customer Review(s)

Sue
October 2024

“Wonderful apartment, more suited to adults, Ample parking, well equipped kitchen and very comfortable and warm.”

Located up two flights of stairs, with wonderful view over the rooftops.

Located up two flights of stairs, with wonderful view over the rooftops.

- Sue, October 2024
Jeannette September 2024

“We had a week at this beautiful apartment with sweeping views across Bowness towards Lake Windemere and on to the hills and mountains beyond.”

Looking out over the view was a great way to start and end the day, and provided an instant weather update! The apartment was spotlessly clean, very well furnished and presented, and with a well resourced kitchen. It was a joy to stay here and provided a comfortable space to relax and unwind. We very much look forward to staying here again some time in the future.

- Jeannette, September 2024

Thanks for your lovely words - so glad you enjoyed your stay! And great that you appreciated the kitchen - Bowness has a brilliant choice of restaurants but a self catering apartment should allow guests to self cater! We got so annoyed at staying in places where kitchen equipment consisted of one wooden spoon and a rusty saucepan that we were determined that Tethera would be properly equipped so thanks for noticing!! Property Owner
Pauline September 2024

“Lovely apartment right in the middle of bowness only complaint was the confusion about the parking permit”

- Pauline, September 2024
Luke August 2024

“Had everything, was very clean, comfy and located really well.”

Really enjoyed our stay.

- Luke, August 2024
Paul July 2024

“Only small thing was plug in kitchen sink has no knob on it to pull out and it ...”

Only small thing was plug in kitchen sink has no knob on it to pull out and it doesn’t seal well as the water drains out quickly whilst in place

- Paul, July 2024

Hi Paul, Glad you enjoyed your stay. New plug has been acquired - thanks for the feedback. Property Owner
Diana July 2024

“Highly recommended.”

Beautiful, big property. Clean, comfortable, all mod cons. Parking spaces were just brilliant. Thank you for sharing it with us!

- Diana, July 2024
Lauren July 2024

“A lovely apartment, clean, well equipped and comfortable.”

We really enjoyed are stay, great location to walk to shops/restaurants. Great to have private parking. Couple of improvements would suggest are curtains in the bedroom. Additionally, I would personally rather have a washing machine/tumble dryer than a dishwasher. Especially if going hiking and staying for longer. Would benefit from a clothes airier to dry wet clothes. Thank you for a lovely holiday. Hopefully can stay again in the near future and would highly recommend.

- Lauren, July 2024

Hi Lauren, really glad that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon. Interestingly we actually replaced a washer dryer with the dishwasher following mutiple guests feedback. Unfortunatley we cannot fit both - the typical stay is a week (or less) and guests who were using the kitchen (which we have equipped so people can properly self cater) frequently asked for a dishwasher so they could spend more time out and about and less time washing up! Ideally we would have both. Property Owner
Laura June 2024

“This is a review of Tethera that is somewhat delayed!”

But as we are about to have our third holiday here from the 10th to the 17th November then it shows we are thrilled with the property. Our first week was in November 2023, our second was in June 2024 and this one in November 2024 will be our third. We most definitely recommend the property. Location wise it is perfect. So central to the best parts of Bowness centre so it could not be easier to choose whether to take out the car or just remain on foot/public transport and additionally makes the oh so taxing choice of eating in or out very flexible at short notice/on a whim. Designated off-road parking in the Lake District is a gem in itself and here there is visitor permits on top. The property internally, is immaculate. The master bedroom is outstanding, large, tons of storage, good quality furniture and be sure to find the camping chairs in the wardrobe. And other hidden treasures such as surplus blankets perfect for those Autumnal/Winter times. The property is definitely on the spacious side so you can easily eat sat at the table/breakfast bar, play games on the table in the large window area and then move to the cosy sofas with blankets to watch TV. There's a selection of books and games too if you don't remember to pack your own. The cleaners do an exceptional job and the place has been spotless on each of our visits. Absolute stars! We still rate it full marks because this is just our personal preference because the only thing we would change is a washing machine/dryer instead of a dishwasher. But that is just personal preference for how we "live" that it's more beneficial to be able to wash dirty walking trousers over the need to fill a dishwasher. Furthermore, the owners live in Essex and on our first visit, last November the broadband/router was not working. After making contact, the owner drove all the way up to Bowness, fixed it while we were out and not only that but when we returned there was also a kind gesture of locally sourced gifts. This was over and above and much appreciated. The speed of the response to the issue and the solution provided was exceptional.

- Laura, June 2024
Ann May 2024

“Beautiful apartment very conveniently placed in the lovely town of Bowness with lots of restaurants and bars.”

Highly recommended.

- Ann, May 2024
Patricia April 2024

“What an absolutely gorgeous property.”

My husband and I loved it. Very spacious apartment with top quality furnishings and accessories. Excellent position for everything in Bowness plenty of pubs , restaurants, shops and the beautiful lake and cruises. Thank You a great week with good weather.

- Patricia, April 2024

Always great to get good feedback - not sure we can take credit for the weather! Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Joanne March 2024

“Had a wonderful stay at Tethera.”

A spacious and very comfortable apartment. Very well equipped and lots of information about the surrounding area.

- Joanne, March 2024
John November 2023

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here the property was clean very comfortable with great views , good parking and in a great location we will definitely look to stay here in the future.”

- John, November 2023
Michael October 2023

“A lovely apartment set in the middle of the town.”

- Michael, October 2023
Tom September 2023

“This is an excellent property in a superb location the fixtures and fittings are ...”

This is an excellent property in a superb location the fixtures and fittings are really good quality, the provision of a parking space is a real bonus especially as the space is a good size unlike some others in the area

- Tom, September 2023
Nick September 2023

“An absolutely beautiful apartment in a very convenient location.”

I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Bowness / Windermere.

- Nick, September 2023
Andrew May 2023

“Second stay in the Tethera.”

We love this apartment! It is clean, spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy the stay. Great views from the living room. Parking easy with space for a visitor if needed, and you can't beat the location in the middle of Bowness. Thanks to Sharon who was very helpful and gave us a call to let us know the apartment was ready earlier than expected - great service! Highly recommended - we will be back.

- Andrew, May 2023
David February 2023

“Three quick negatives - no cafetiere, no washing machine (should possibly be flagged up more, absolutely not an issue for us however), and the flat was cold when we arrived.”

This didn't give a good first impression, but once the heating was on it stayed warm and cosy all week. Those are little things though, overall we loved the flat. Great location, easy parking, lovely view of fells + a bit of Windermere from the dining table. The size of the flat is great, it's very well furnished, and it has a great shower - very important after a day's walking.

- David, February 2023

Hi David, Glad you enjoyed your stay. Apologies for the heating not being up to temperature when you arrived - you were our first guests of the season - we have asked our housekeeper to ensure that it taken care of going forward and we are looking to install a Nest / Hive thermostat so we can check/do it remotely. The washing machine is an interesting and fair point - we actually replaced it with a dishwasher (only space for one appliance) following previous guests feedback! The average stay is a week so we took the view that a dishwasher was the more convenient option. Glad you liked the shower - we are big walkers and our first job when we bought the apartment was to fit a new bathroom and hot water system! Property Owner
Kathleen December 2022

“It was a really nice apartment and we would definitely stay there again.”

However there were a couple of oversights by the cleaning staff. Firstly, the water in the bathroom sink was not emptying so I removed the plug and found a massive clump of hair and soap scum. Once this was cleared it emptied properly. The second thing was the half empty bottle of apple juice and the 4 week out of date bottle of milk in the fridge. This made me wonder how clean the kitchen was and as I have a germ phobia it led me to do a thorough clean. Also there were a lot of dirty crockery in the cupboards. Just think the cleaning staff need to be a bit more thorough.

- Kathleen, December 2022
Lindsey November 2022

“We have just returned from a lovey relaxing stay at Tethera, we have stayed here many times and cannot wait to return.”

The apartment is spotless and has everything that you need, it is right in the heart or Bowness so easy access to pubs, shops and restaurants. Special thanks to Sharon who couldn’t of been more helpful.

- Lindsey, November 2022
Andrew October 2022

“This is.an excellent apartment.”

Perfect location, clean, comfortable and has everything you need. The variety of walking books gave us ideas on walking routes. Highly recommended.

- Andrew, October 2022
Ann September 2022

“The apartment was very nicely furnished to a high standard.”

It is a pity the second bedroom is small. It was very clean. The kitchen was equipped with all the necessary equipment apart from oven gloves. The information in the folder said press the blue booster button on the towel rail, we did several times but nothing happened. That was a pity as wet towels were a problem. The instructions for the key safe should be more explicit as we thought our flat was at the front of the building like the photo on the information Ann Thompson

- Ann, September 2022

Hi Ann, thanks for your feedback. We have replaced the missing oven gloves (3rd time this year!) and have asked our housekeeper to ensure they are replaced if they go missing. We have checked the towel rail - it is working - we wonder if the previous guests inadvertently switched off the fuse switch (in entrance corridor) by mistake when using the adjacent plug socket. Again we have asked our housekeeper to check going forward. We hope you enjoyed your time in the Lakes. Property Owner
Irene September 2022

“So fabulous so modern every thing you needed was there very classy furniture beds great smart tv open plan”

- Irene, September 2022
Susan September 2022

“The property was amazing, we loved it.”

Very impressed by the cleanliness. The location was brilliant and parking facilities a bonus. Would definitely recommend this apartment and would love to return next year. Thank you.

- Susan, September 2022
Karen August 2022

“Gorgeous property, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children as 2nd bedroom is quite small.”

Everywhere else very spacious, clean and modern though. Up a steep hill so no good for people who struggle with walking inclines but very central and only a very short walk into village (walk back seems longer!). Great that there is easy parking and so much to do nearby. The views from the living/dining room were beautiful too.

- Karen, August 2022
Paban July 2022

“Centrally located specifically for family with kids.”

Nice and quiet. Very helpful

- Paban, July 2022
Marylou May 2022

“This was wonderful for us.”

We loved the view, the large bedroom and the big living room. My only suggestions would be: 1. The cleaner needs to go under the beds and settees where there was a coating of dust. 2. The kitchen bin is slightly broken and will only get worse. We loved it. Thanks.

- Marylou, May 2022

Hi Marylou, Glad you had a great time. Thanks for your feedback - we have passed it on to our cleaner to address. Hope to welcome you back to a Bowness again soon! Property Owner
Rebecca April 2022

“Wonderful property with nothing to fault.”

Spotlessly clean with everything you need including well equipped kitchen and brilliant selection of walking books/maps. Additional things like umbrellas were also provided and a bottle fizz to enjoy! This should be 5 ticks not 4. The location was excellent. Our first family trip to the Lake District and it did not disappoint even though the weather was not great.

- Rebecca, April 2022
Catherine December 2021

“Liked the place and would stay there again.”

- Catherine, December 2021
Rebecca October 2021

“We loved the apartment.”

It was so clean and comfortable and had a real home from home feel. So close to all the attractions Bowness has to offer. We would definitely recommend this holiday property.

- Rebecca, October 2021
Lindsey September 2021

“Excellent appartment with everything that was needed very modern and comfortable with an ideal location just minutes from restaurants and the lake.”

We would throughly recommend and will be booking a return visit.

- Lindsey, September 2021
Richard September 2021

“Everything was fantastic apart from onething.”

The 9.30 exit from the property is too early. There is ample time to clean bearing in mind 5.00 pm arrival time. I appreciate it is a deep clean.

- Richard, September 2021

Thanks for your feedback. We hope you had a great time. Unfortunately the check in times are driven by acute staff shortages in the cleaning industry in the Lake District. These are being slowly addressed and we should be reverting to ‘normal’ from November. Property Owner
Timothy August 2021

“Sound transmission between ground floor apartment into Tethera not good.”

Sound transmission from 2nd floor apartment into Tethera (1st floor) totally unacceptable. I do not believe there is any sound absorbing materials used in the floor / ceiling meaning that you could hear everything from the apartment above. When you then have noisy people in occupation it is unbearable and I mean unbearable! We therefore could not recommend this property due to the sound issue and would not return ourselves. The fixtures and fittings however were wonderful.

- Timothy, August 2021
Kirsten Lesley August 2021

“Lovely apartment in central location.”

It had everything we needed apart from a washing machine,if we had been staying longer than a week we would have struggled. unhappy at 5pm entry from sykes impossible to find a way to get intouch with sykes to discuss.essentially lost first day of holiday and when we left we still had to strip all the beds etc so not sure why do much extra time is required.

- Kirsten Lesley, August 2021

Thanks for your feedback. We actually installed the dishwasher in response to customer feedback - unfortunately there is not room for both a washer dryer and a dishwasher. I understand your frustration but on balance we felt most guests would prefer the former. The check in times are driven by staff shortages in the cleaning company due to COVID. The times will revert to normal from November. Property Owner
Chris July 2021

“Beautiful views from the living room window, comfortably furnished apartment with well equipped kitchen - all made for a perfect week stay in the Lake District.”

Master bedroom has loads of storage space & great shower/bath. All restaurants & shops in Bowness within easy walking distance. Perfect place for a couple or family with children.

- Chris, July 2021
Nicole June 2021

“Fantastic place , beautiful views, very central, so clean and everything we needed , quite area and parking.”

I would recommend this accommodation 5 star

- Nicole, June 2021
Laura May 2021

“This property was beyond what I expected the facilities were amazing.”

Everything you need is there inc the things you don’t expect like tinfoil and such. I have since booked to stay again for new year for a week and honestly can’t wait. Will come back time and time again. Excellent location, immaculate. Beautiful place. Thank you.

- Laura, May 2021

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Summary

First-floor apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double
Bathroom with small P-shaped bath with shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric flame-effect fire
Electric central heating and electric flame-effect fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Designated parking space and additional visitor parking for three cars
Communal gravelled area with seating
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles

The property

Sitting in an elevated position overlooking the beauty of the Lake District National Park, in the desirable town of Bowness-on-Windermere, is this wonderful first-floor refurbished apartment, Tethera.

In walking distance of a whole host of wonderful amenities, attractions and the scenic waterfront of Lake Windermere, this property is well-suited to a couples' escape to the Lake District at any time of the year.

Venture inside the apartment to first be met by the sparkling bathroom, ideally placed for a relaxing soak after a day of rambling, this gleaming spot provides you with all of a modest P-shaped bath with shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC letting you prepare for your day in style.

Move through to discover the two well-presented bedrooms made up of a master king-size and a double, both boasting ample storage space for all of your walking gear as well as a beautiful interior from which to unwind.

Completing the property is the wonderful social spot of the open-plan living space, here you can flick on the electric flame-effect fire to bring a welcoming warmth to the room, before taking a seat at the dining table amidst the large bay windows offering you the most beautiful views from which to enjoy a home-made meal.

The contemporary kitchen hosts every essential for a week-long stay, as well as a sleek breakfast bar for those more romantic moments with your loved one.

End your evening relaxing in front of the Smart TV in the plush seating arrangement, or step out into the communal gravelled area to soak in the serenity of your outdoor space.

Take a walk into Bowness to find a wide range of amenities to assist you on your self-catered stay, with shops, pubs and eateries aplenty, there's so many ways to while away the hours with a cuisine for every taste, with plenty of restaurants along the waterside of Lake Windermere too for a truly romantic dining experience.

Visit the local attraction of The World of Beatrix Potter, perfect for those travelling with little ones or big kids alike, where you can engage in interactive exhibits to learn more about the author, being sure to stop off in the nearby Peter Rabbit and Friends gift shop to find the perfect souvenir to bring back home.

Be sure to explore The Old Laundry Theatre too where you can watch a variety of shows including drama, classical music, folk, comedy and film, as well as enjoying fine dining here, or for those seeking adventure take a trip to the lake where you can enjoy a plethora of watersports as well as boat trips to the surrounding areas of Brockhole and Ambleside boasting their own excitement, as well as Lakeside which is home to both the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway!

Venture out to discover the nearby historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck, with all of the attractions of Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston and the Grizedale Forest Park being with easy reach too.

In the perfect place for a rural escape to the Lake District, Tethera makes a beautiful holiday base all-year-round.

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Wonderful apartment, more suited to adults, Ample parking, well equipped kitchen and very comfortable and warm.”

“We had a week at this beautiful apartment with sweeping views across Bowness towards Lake Windemere and on to the hills and mountains beyond.”

“Lovely apartment right in the middle of bowness only complaint was the confusion about the parking permit”

“Had everything, was very clean, comfy and located really well.”

“Only small thing was plug in kitchen sink has no knob on it to pull out and it ...”

“Highly recommended.”

“A lovely apartment, clean, well equipped and comfortable.”

“This is a review of Tethera that is somewhat delayed!”

“Beautiful apartment very conveniently placed in the lovely town of Bowness with lots of restaurants and bars.”

“What an absolutely gorgeous property.”

“Had a wonderful stay at Tethera.”

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay here the property was clean very comfortable with great views , good parking and in a great location we will definitely look to stay here in the future.”

“A lovely apartment set in the middle of the town.”

“This is an excellent property in a superb location the fixtures and fittings are ...”

“An absolutely beautiful apartment in a very convenient location.”

“Second stay in the Tethera.”

“Three quick negatives - no cafetiere, no washing machine (should possibly be flagged up more, absolutely not an issue for us however), and the flat was cold when we arrived.”

“It was a really nice apartment and we would definitely stay there again.”

“We have just returned from a lovey relaxing stay at Tethera, we have stayed here many times and cannot wait to return.”

“This is.an excellent apartment.”

“The apartment was very nicely furnished to a high standard.”

“So fabulous so modern every thing you needed was there very classy furniture beds great smart tv open plan”

“The property was amazing, we loved it.”

“Gorgeous property, ideal for 2 adults and 2 children as 2nd bedroom is quite small.”

“Centrally located specifically for family with kids.”

“This was wonderful for us.”

“Wonderful property with nothing to fault.”

“Liked the place and would stay there again.”

“We loved the apartment.”

“Excellent appartment with everything that was needed very modern and comfortable with an ideal location just minutes from restaurants and the lake.”

“Everything was fantastic apart from onething.”

“Sound transmission between ground floor apartment into Tethera not good.”

“Lovely apartment in central location.”

“Beautiful views from the living room window, comfortably furnished apartment with well equipped kitchen - all made for a perfect week stay in the Lake District.”

“Fantastic place , beautiful views, very central, so clean and everything we needed , quite area and parking.”

“This property was beyond what I expected the facilities were amazing.”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE