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

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
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

30 Customer Review(s)

Carol
October 2024

“A wonderful property in a super location for our short autumn break.”

- Carol, October 2024
Iain August 2024

“Had an enjoyable week staying at The Heights.”

This holiday home is very modern and nicely decorated throughout as well as clean and tidy, with everything that you could possibly need for a self-catering stay. The ground floor is almost self contained, with a doubling up of both a kitchen and bathroom. The rear garden has a table and chairs and is quiet considering the proximity of the centre of Bowness. This house is situated on a hill (although there is a cut giving access to the Bowness main road) and given that the house has three levels people with mobility problems maybe have issues with this let. The car parking space immediately in front of the house can accommodate two small family cars satisfactorily. The only gripe with the property was a very slow draining sink in the mid level shower room (probably easy to rectify). I would recommend this house as a holiday location within the lively centre of Bowness and would certainly consider staying here again.

- Iain, August 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are pleased that you had an enjoyable stay. We will ask our Property Services Team to look at the sink. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
P August 2024

“Very comfortable, clean and well located property as far as pubs, restaurants and nearby lake are concerned.”

Excellent bus links to nearby Ambleside and Grasmere. Just wish the weather had been kinder to us!! Would definitely recommend this property.

- P, August 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to the Lakes again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Lynda August 2024

“Loved the property.”

There are a lot of stairs so people will have to take that in consideration. Would recommend The Heights & would like to definitely book it again . A home from home . Clean & everything you needed was there .

- Lynda, August 2024
Steve July 2024

“A spacious and well equipped property that was perfect for our 5 days near the Lake.”

We ended up being only 3 but accommodation would be great for three couples or a larger family. It’s on a hill so the short walks to the town or lake would still be a challenge if you were not relatively fit and able. Easy to start and finish occupancy via the security box which held the keys. Thank you.

- Steve, July 2024
Alison April 2024

“Very practical place to stay.”

Wonderful to have parking outside the door. Very convenient for shops and restaurants and there are some outstanding restaurants very close by. Convenient for buses and boats . Lovely vies from the sitting room with the advantage of a balcony as well as a garden? Unfortunately it wasn’t warm enough to sit out. Very comfortable and warm property which is very nicely furnished. I would warn that those with mobility issues might find the 2 flights of stairs to the upper sitting room, a challenge but of course there is a bed sitting room on the ground floor with a bathroom and kitchen. There are lots of good walks from Bowness which are not too high but which still afford great views. The higher fells are not too distant for the more intrepid. We greatly enjoyed our 2nd visit to the Heights and would certainly stay again.

- Alison, April 2024
Peter December 2023

“We absolutely love this place which is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and located right in the heart of Bowness within a quiet hideaway but with easy access by foot to a selection of shops, pubs and eateries.”

Accommodation is over three floors with what is effectively a self contained flat at ground level offering a large bed/sitting area with adjoining bathroom and kitchen. Two large double bedrooms and a bathroom on the first floor and an open plan living area and kitchen on the top floor. Easily accommodated us with my wife and I using the ground floor and our son and his family the middle then coming together upstairs to eat and relax. Beautiful views to the front and rear of the property and a perfect base for getting out and exploring this striking area of natural beauty. It's also a great place to come back to after taking on the Cumbrian hills in our walking shoes, warm and cozy with plenty of chill space and a well equipped kitchen (or two) to replenish the body in readiness to do it all again tomorrow.

- Peter, December 2023
Tina December 2023

“Our family had a lovely Christmas break, just wish the weather had been better.”

Nice having two kitchens to cook the Christmas lunch. Great location in Bowness. If you want the best drink and atmosphere we recommend The Crafty Baa in Windermere. This is our 5th time at The Heights and we will be back.

- Tina, December 2023
Julie December 2023

“Ideal base for Bowness, short walk to shops and local pubs.”

Would definitely recommend and stay again.

- Julie, December 2023
Peter November 2023

“We love this place and have stayed on a number of previous occasions.”

Ideally located in the centre of Bowness. 3 good sized double bedrooms, the ground floor bedroom has had new flooring and decoration and is akin to a bedsit with its own kitchen and bathroom. Parking for two cars. Good sized living room on top floor with spectacular views from front and back, even washing the dishes is a joy with those mesmerising views. Very well equipped and warm. Quiet and serene despite proximity to the town. Absolutely loved it.

- Peter, November 2023
Roy August 2023

“Lovely clean accommodation with lovely comfortable beds, kitchens had plenty of equipment to cook any meal you choose.”

When you look out of the living room window the buildings to the left are the back entrances to shops and cafes a to minute walk, and it is only a ten minute walk to the main water front where all the various trip boats pick up, also that’s where you can get on an open top bus, finally Peter rabbits visitors centre is only two minutes away from this accommodation if you have kids it’s a must, loved it here I have no complaints about the accommodation

- Roy, August 2023
Alison June 2023

“Excellent place to stay as there is good parking and you are so near to the shops, restaurants, bus stops and to the Lake.”

The accommodation is spacious and comfortable with excellent views from the fron and back of the property There is lots of things to do and see in the area as well as so many interesting walks. There was not a great deal of information about how to leave the property at the end of the stay ie what to do with the bedlinen and towels. We followed the directions to leave the bin out for collection it had not been emptied when we arrived and it was not emptied whilst others bins were. It meant that 3 weeks rubbish would be in the bin which is far from ideal in this hot weather. I did report it to Sykes at the time.

- Alison, June 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay and the views! We will take a look at the information provided. We are looking into the issue with the waste collection. Thank you. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Peter November 2022

“Love this place and have stayed a few times.”

Perfect location to stay and enjoy the stunning beauty of Cumbria and the Lakes but after a good day walking it’s just a stroll in to Bowness for a selection of pubs and restaurants. Place itself is spacious, warm and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen, TVs in bedrooms as well as the living room (on the top floor to capitalise on the view) and parking for two cars. Really can’t fault the place.

- Peter, November 2022
William August 2022

“A very nice place to stay virtually in the center of Bowness surrounded by all ...”

A very nice place to stay virtually in the center of Bowness surrounded by all the amenities close by ,the top floor is the kitchen and dining/sitting room with Panoramic views through floor to ceiling glass doors and windows anyone staying here top tip is go down directly facing the front of house past the T road sign there is a small staircase at the bottom puts you right out at the Albert pub saves walking round the way you drive in plus directly behind nr Jewsons yard exit the top way brings you out at the shops

- William, August 2022
Carrie August 2022

“Had a brilliant stay.”

Their was 5 of us my 2 boys 7 & 10, my mother in law, partner & myself. Beds were very comfy, had every thing we needed for cooking, cleaning etc. Loved having a downstairs bedroom, kitchen & bathroom as my mother in law stayed with us so made it easier for her. Sofas were comfy after a busy day. Brilliant location as was very near to shops, restaurants & not far from the lake. We would definitely recommend & would love to stay at the heights again.

- Carrie, August 2022
Shaun July 2022

“Only complaint is that there wasn't much room in the kitchen to put foodstuff.”

The property is in a fantastic location very close to town with great views of the lake and mountains front and back. Good sized bedrooms and comfortable living area. There was plenty of room for two couples. The two parking spaces were a bonus.

- Shaun, July 2022
Peter December 2021

“Stayed at the Heights a few times and we love it every time.”

Perfect location in the heart of Bowness, spacious and well equipped with spectacular views front and back. Really is a great place to stay to enjoy all that the lakes has to offer.

- Peter, December 2021
Tina December 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at Christmas, perfect location in Bowness.”

Our second time at The Heights at Christmas, cannot fault it.

- Tina, December 2021
Jacqui October 2021

“Nice townhouse, good location, has the basics required in self-catering with the added benefit of a parking space.”

- Jacqui, October 2021
David September 2021

“We booked The Heights for a walking weekend, usually we would stay in or near Ambleside, however, there was a scarcity of available properties so we booked to stay in Bowness.”

We found the property great, close to town with dedicated parking, views of the Lake and mountains and plenty of room. We really enjoyed our stay and would return to The Heights and Bowness in the future.

- David, September 2021
Marraine August 2021

“The beds in the upstairs bedrooms are very low and so are difficult to get into and out of, though comfortable enough once you get in.”

- Marraine, August 2021
Ken July 2021

“Hi, We had a lovely stay and generally the Heights was very clean, comfortable and spacious.”

On arrival I did phone to report the shower on the first floor was not working and that the shower on the ground floor had no bracket to hang the shower hand set so that you could stand under the shower. So on our first morning we all had to use the one shower on the ground floor with no bracket to hang the shower handset, it makes having a decent shower very difficult and is most annoying. I was told when I phoned that if there was no bracket then the maintenance team couldn’t just fit one, so I ordered one myself from Amazon which arrived the next day, we left it in place so hopefully the next people to stay will have a better shower experience. The first floor shower was fixed on Sunday but I am disappointed that it is not part of a check list to make sure the shower works before new guests arrive. The ground floor bedroom is a bit dated and there are no bedside tables and no bedside lights. Despite the above problems which could easily have been corrected before we arrived, we did have a lovely holiday and the Heights is perfectly placed for walking into Bowness.

- Ken, July 2021
Steve June 2021

“Although we had a lovely week at the property my partner inadvertently left 3 summer jackets in one of the wardrobes.”

Whilst we fully accept this is our fault, I did ring Lakelovers to explain the situation once we discovered the error a week after we returned to be told an investigation would take place and assured that the items would be returned (At our cost which we had no problem with) but since then we've heard nothing?? Logically, you would think the cleaner would come in and discover the clothes in the wardrobe, immediately assume they'd been left in error and report this back to the office, a fairly simple process given the tight turnaround timescales from one letting to the next. So, I'm very surprised and disappointed that we haven't been contacted with any type of feedback, good or bad. This reflects badly on Lakelovers as a company as it comes across as a lack of responsibility for ignoring a genuine request, and the lack of aftercare once the holiday is over.........The biggest mystery? Where did the jackets go??

- Steve, June 2021
Ann June 2021

“The house was absolutely amazing, however we arrived early just as the cleaner arrived, we went round Bowness for a walk and the cleaner was only in the property for a very short time which we didn’t feel was long enough to clean the property fully to covid secure standards.”

That aside we had an amazing week there and we will return to that property

- Ann, June 2021
Charles May 2021

“The Heights was a last minute replacement for our favourite cottage in Ambleside that we had booked for May 2020 and rescheduled to May 2021 due to the pandemic.”

We were advised at short notice that it had become unavailable due to a change of ownership. Sykes found us a short list of alternatives and we chose The Heights which worked worked out very well but wasn't our first choice.

- Charles, May 2021
Tracie April 2021

“Bread bin dirty, toaster dirty, bread board smelled, used dirty dishcoth left out, had to buy disinfectant to clean washing up brush before use, carpet hadn't been hoovered, dirty utensils had to wash them before use, had to empty dishwasher, no oven trays, cupboard full of glasses but no beer glasses.”

Couldn't use bathroom basin on middle floor cos wouldn't drain properly. Info folder absolutely stuffed full of old ripped leaflets, no order and of no real use.

- Tracie, April 2021
Charles April 2021

“Great location due to closeness to the high street but being perfectly quiet at night.”

Lovely balcony on the top floor. Well equipped for cooking.

- Charles, April 2021
Mr Harkness Jul 2019

“Great central location.”

Right on edge of town but still quiet. Balcony great for enjoying the view and also fresco dining. Loads to see and do all around the Lakes.

- Mr Harkness, Jul 2019
Mrs Stokes May 2019

“The property gave us the ideal location for visiting a number of places of interest.”

With a Co-op located less than three minutes walk away it is a perfect quiet location. The views from the balcony and kitchen window were just perfect.

- Mrs Stokes, May 2019
Mrs Ashton Nov -0001

“Great house in a great location.”

The top two floors are perfect. Very well furnished, great kitchen and nice touches like some kitchen roll, sponge, leftover washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets all of which we normally take with us!

- Mrs Ashton, Nov -0001

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double on ground floor with own bathroom and wc
2 x double on first floor with shared bathroom
Ground floor kitchen
Second floor sitting/dining room
Second kitchen area.
Gas central heating
Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridges, freezers, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 2 cars
Pub and shops nearby
Sorry, no smoking or pets.

The property

Situated in Bowness on Windermere, The Heights is a contemporary town house with lake and mountain views.

Located in a quiet part of this bustling village, Bowness has a vibrant high street so this property benefits from the village’s many shops, pubs and highly regarded restaurants.

With a 3-screen cinema, theatre and many opportunities to try out the range of water sports on offer, there is never a dull moment for guests staying at The Heights. The property itself is arranged over 3 floors to make the most of its great views.

The ground level has the feel of a self-contained apartment with spacious double bedroom, bathroom and kitchen with access to the rear terraced garden.

Up the stairs to the first floor which has two further double bedrooms and a shared bathroom.

The main living space can be found on the second floor.

An open plan living area has large south facing balcony windows with wonderful views, and an open plan kitchen completes the stylish accommodation. Outside there is private parking for two cars, a real plus in this busy lakeside village.

Whether you choose to relax on the balcony, watch the boats go by, or explore the village and countryside beyond, this is a truly unique property in a lively location. Location A holiday cottage with parking in central Bowness makes an incredibly convenient base for exploring our most popular Lake District holiday destination.

Bowness is easily reached from the M6, or from the train station at Windermere village (a couple of miles away). On the eastern shores of Lake Windermere, Bowness is a lively Lake District village revolving around the boating activity of Bowness Bay.

Stroll along the lake shore, take out a hire boat on Lake Windermere or enjoy a memorable cruise on one of the famous steamers.

These Windermere Lake Cruises provide a route to Ambleside and Lakeside without even using your car.

Bowness high street has a contemporary range of shops, supermarkets and eateries, providing everything you need within strolling distance.

There are a number of family attractions in Bowness, including the World of Beatrix Potter, the Old Laundry Theatre and also a modern cinema. Bowness offers a vibrant nightlife for sociable gatherings or romantic occasions.

From the traditional 'Hole int Wall' pub to the array of contemporary restaurants, bars and even a nightclub, there's something for every taste.

From Bowness, exploring the Lakes or seeking out walking routes is easy.

Link up to the A591 only a couple of miles away at Windermere village, and you're on to the main route into the heart of the Lakes.

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

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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, cinema, 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 three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is 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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“A wonderful property in a super location for our short autumn break.”

“Had an enjoyable week staying at The Heights.”

“Very comfortable, clean and well located property as far as pubs, restaurants and nearby lake are concerned.”

“Loved the property.”

“A spacious and well equipped property that was perfect for our 5 days near the Lake.”

“Very practical place to stay.”

“We absolutely love this place which is spacious, comfortable, well equipped and located right in the heart of Bowness within a quiet hideaway but with easy access by foot to a selection of shops, pubs and eateries.”

“Our family had a lovely Christmas break, just wish the weather had been better.”

“Ideal base for Bowness, short walk to shops and local pubs.”

“We love this place and have stayed on a number of previous occasions.”

“Lovely clean accommodation with lovely comfortable beds, kitchens had plenty of equipment to cook any meal you choose.”

“Excellent place to stay as there is good parking and you are so near to the shops, restaurants, bus stops and to the Lake.”

“Love this place and have stayed a few times.”

“A very nice place to stay virtually in the center of Bowness surrounded by all ...”

“Had a brilliant stay.”

“Only complaint is that there wasn't much room in the kitchen to put foodstuff.”

“Stayed at the Heights a few times and we love it every time.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Christmas, perfect location in Bowness.”

“Nice townhouse, good location, has the basics required in self-catering with the added benefit of a parking space.”

“We booked The Heights for a walking weekend, usually we would stay in or near Ambleside, however, there was a scarcity of available properties so we booked to stay in Bowness.”

“The beds in the upstairs bedrooms are very low and so are difficult to get into and out of, though comfortable enough once you get in.”

“Hi, We had a lovely stay and generally the Heights was very clean, comfortable and spacious.”

“Although we had a lovely week at the property my partner inadvertently left 3 summer jackets in one of the wardrobes.”

“The house was absolutely amazing, however we arrived early just as the cleaner arrived, we went round Bowness for a walk and the cleaner was only in the property for a very short time which we didn’t feel was long enough to clean the property fully to covid secure standards.”

“The Heights was a last minute replacement for our favourite cottage in Ambleside that we had booked for May 2020 and rescheduled to May 2021 due to the pandemic.”

“Great location due to closeness to the high street but being perfectly quiet at night.”

“Great central location.”

“The property gave us the ideal location for visiting a number of places of interest.”

“Great house in a great location.”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE