Snowdrop Cottage | Bowness-on-windermere | Ferney Green | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

26 Customer Review(s)

Lewis
August 2024

“Lovely cottage in a great location”

- Lewis, August 2024
Cassandra August 2024

“Wonderful cottage very comfortable with nice touches like the blankets on the sofas which were appreciated as it was cool thanks to the Great British ‘summer’.”

The kitchen was very well stocked with appliances and we cooked most nights in it. The bed in the master bedroom was amazingly comfortable like sleeping on a cloud - we very much enjoyed it! Location is perfect with a short walk to pubs shops and the lake. Parking was generally okay but did get very busy. Luckily my husband is good at parallel parking and could squeeze into small spaces. We had a lovely week. One small thing there is an infestation of woodlice coming from somewhere and getting stuck in the carpet on the stairs as it’s lovely and thick. We encountered at least 30+ stuck in the carpet during our stay which isn’t great for the bug phobic. We dealt with them but it may need pest control. The WiFi also kept cutting out and wasn’t very reliable. Overall these small issues didn’t impact us badly and we very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay here again!

- Cassandra, August 2024
Helen July 2024

“Snowdrop cottage is a very comfortable, tastefully furnished and well equipped house.”

We didn’t do any cooking in the house but the kitchen appliances were all top brand. The house is in a perfect location. It is within walking distance of Bowness and Windermere with a great choice of restaurants and pubs. You can also walk to the lake and take a boat trip. It’s only a short drive to many other lovely villages and towns such as Grassmere. We had a wonderful stay in Snowdrop cottage and I would fully recommend it!

- Helen, July 2024

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. So pleased you enjoyed the location and home. Property Owner
Charles July 2024

“Snowdrop Cottage was just right for us, halfway between Windermere and Bowness, walking distance from both.”

Close to shops and cafes, and all transport links yet tucked away in a quiet location. We only used the car once during our stay; frequent buses are available to visit a lot of places. To visit Hilltop Farm (Beatrix Potter’s home) it’s a walk and ferry ride but there are buses too for weary legs. The house itself was clean and comfortable; smallest bathroom I’ve seen but added benefit of dressing room nearby. Sunny little courtyard garden most of the day.

- Charles, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back to Snowdrop Cottage. Property Owner
Stuart April 2024

“Dusty under sofa and chair.”

Fridge faulty. No mat in slippery bath. Shower like a dripping tap.

- Stuart, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We stayed at the cottage the day you left, unaware of your comments, and found the fridge and shower to be operating as it has for all other guests. We will continue to monitor this and address any issues, should they arise. We have made the cleaner aware of the small amount of dust under the sofa. For future guests, we do not have a bath mat. Property Owner
Mark April 2024

“Broadband is not up to expectations.”

5mbs at best during our stay. No good if like our stay it’s raining and you want to stream a movie. Other than that the cottage is perfect and the well equipped kitchen was perfect for our needs. Clean and comfortable with excellent central heating.

- Mark, April 2024

Thank you for your wonderful feedback. So pleased you enjoyed the cottage. Broadband query followed up and identified as a local area external fault which has been addressed by the company and resolved. We very much look forward to welcoming you back to Snowdrop Cottage. Property Owner
Carolyn March 2024

“This property feels like a home as oppose to a holiday home.”

Everything is provided and you could easily cook a meal in the kitchen - there is a proper size cooker, hob, microwave, fridge freezer, washing machine and half size dishwasher. There is enough cutlery, plates, saucepans, glasses mugs etc.The property is warm and cosy and if needed there is a gas fire in the lounge area - there are also real fireplaces which I assume you can use in the winter. It is a small garden but there is a table and chairs to be able to sit outside. On the corner of the road there is a green space if you have a child who wants to run around. The WiFi is good enough for browsing, kids tablets and using apps like Netflix, Disney plus, Amazon video on the smart tv provided. The location is perfect - it is in Bowness which is a lovely town. The property is within easy walking distance (5 minutes walk) to lots of restaurants, bars, shops, the Beatrix Potter exhibition, small cinema and the jetty on Lake Windermere where you can get the boats to Ambleside etc. a little further past the jetty is the car jetty to take you across to where Beatrix Potter’s house is. By car it is easy to get to other main towns and tourist spots of the Lake District. The only downsides are the bathroom is quite small and the shower hasn’t got great pressure but is certainly useable - but that could be due to us having power showers at home so use to very powerful showers, whereas the shower in the property is an electric one. However it is hot water on demand which was good and the towels provided are lovely and fluffy. The other issue is parking - it is on road parking. The road isn’t permit only so people park their cars there and walk into town as there isn’t a lot of parking in the town. We were there over the Easter weekend and ended up using one of the businesses parking space on their drive (obviously after contacting them and residents of the road) as there was no space on the road. After the bank holiday it became a lot easier to park on the road and we didn’t then have an issue but I’m not sure what it would be like to park in the summer holidays. However on speaking to a neighbour they are trying to get permit parking for the road which will probably make it a lot easier to park as there is certainly enough parking spaces for the number of houses.

- Carolyn, March 2024

So pleased you had a lovely stay at Snowdrop Cottage. The parking is on a quiet residential street which can be a little busier during the Easter weekend, probably the busiest time of year, as locals and visitors enjoy Bowness and Windermere. As you mentioned, much quieter after this with more spaces available. Additional parking is also available in the adjacent street. We hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Michael October 2023

“Just returned from a fantastic week in Snowdrop Cottage.”

The property was immaculate, comfortable and well equipped with a lovely cosy homely feel.

- Michael, October 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments and hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Jane October 2023

“We are just back from a short stay at the lovely Snowdrop Cottage.”

Such a beautiful cottage, homely, comfortable, everything you could need for a perfect stay. We've stayed in many different cottages in Bowness, but Snowdrop Cottage was by far the best. We enjoyed the gas stove in the lounge area, especially in the chilly October evenings. All the furnishings were to a very high standard, and beautifully presented. The property was spotlessly clean. Parking was never a problem. With just a short walk in to Bowness to the many shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, and of course to Lake Windermere all on the doorstep. We will definitely be staying at Snowdrop Cottage again.

- Jane, October 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Christine October 2023

“Second time we have stayed in this cottage.”

Really comfortable and relaxing stay.

- Christine, October 2023

So pleased to welcome you back. I do hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Sharon October 2023

“Snowdrop cottage is beautiful, homely and cosy with everything you could want.”

The welcome pack and fire pack were a joy and the cleanliness was exceptional. It is only a few minutes walk from the main street and we had no problem parking. The one thing I will mention was the awful smell in the kitchen on the first day. We soon realised it was the drainage from the bathroom as it came through the sink plughole when that tap was being run. I poured boiling water down which seemed to help a little. Please do not take this as a negative as it did nothing to spoil our stay. Also, we had no wi-fi at all on the last night....again, no one's fault. We would not hesitate to book again and would like to say "Thank you" for all the thought that has gone into making your visitors stays as warm and inviting as possible.

- Sharon, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback and thoughtful comments. So pleased you enjoyed your stay. We very much wish for our guests to relax and feel at home. Please note we do not usually supply a fire pack. Apologies there was a difficulty with the sink which we will ask the maintenance team to follow up. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
Roger September 2023

“Amazing cottage.”

Clean spacious, good furniture and appliances, comfortable. Very well equipped kitchen. Nice location, quiet & peaceful, easy walk to Bowness and Windermere, lovely walk to Brant Fell. Parking can be difficult, sometimes needed to park 1 street away. Sykes were very helpful and made the whole holiday more relaxing. Thank you.

- Roger, September 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay at Snowdrop Cottage. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Property Owner
Nigel September 2023

“We enjoyed our stay at Snowdrop cottage.”

The cottage was immaculate. It was clean, the kitchen was well equipped, the beds were comfortable, the shower over the bath had good pressure and there was plenty of hot water. The property was furnished to a high standard.

- Nigel, September 2023
John August 2023

“This property was fantastic.”

It's location, cleanliness and the fact that it is so well equipped, made it an ideal base from which to explore the Lake District. We have stayed in a number of holiday properties over the years, in different localities but agreed that this is the best by far. We felt that a lot of care and attention has been taken in the furnishing and decor of the house, which really set it apart from others. We would not hesitate to recommend this holiday property and hope to stay again in the near future.

- John, August 2023

Thank you for your review. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and very much look forward to welcoming you back to Snowdrop Cottage. Property Owner
Sarah July 2023

“Perfect holiday cottage.”

Beautifully appointed. Lovely bedrooms and the dressing room was my favourite room! A short walk into Bowness down the hill and Windermere in the other direction. We got parking outside on the road, which was great. All instructions were good and the 4 of us loved it all. Everything we needed was in the kitchen and the instruction booklet was useful on how to work the oven etc., and lots of leaflets with things to do in the area. A lovely big sitting room and dining table. Can’t fault it! Thanks for a wonderful week away!

- Sarah, July 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for wonderful feedback. Hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Leigh May 2023

“Had a lovely stay, great location, really comfortable beds and everything we needed was there.”

- Leigh, May 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay at Snowdrop Cottage. Thank you for your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Property Owner
Christine April 2023

“Had a fantastic week staying in this cottage.”

Cleanliness and facilities were outstanding.

- Christine, April 2023
Elaine April 2023

“The cottage itself is within walking distance to both towns (Windemere and Bowness on Windemere).”

The property is very clean and comfortable with all the essential things (washing machine, air-dryer, dishwasher). The only issue we had was parking. The cottage only comes with off-street parking which can be very difficult during peak holiday season. We were there over the long weekend on Easter holiday and have to go back early in order to find the parking space. Other than that, we give 10 out of 10 for the house.

- Elaine, April 2023
Emma February 2023

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable week in Snowdrop Cottage over February half term.”

We also had fantastic weather. The cottage is perfectly situated within a 5 minute easy walk to Bowness. Bowness itself is beautiful and has so many lovely shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, you’re really spoilt for choice. We really enjoyed walking down to the Ferry Nab and walking up to Wray Castle and Claife Viewing point. The cottage itself is decorated beautifully and the beds were so comfortable. It was great for us, 2 adults and 2 small children (7 & 4). However the bathroom is tiny with no storage so I’m not sure how suitable it would be for children any older or for 2 couples. Also we found the sofa quite uncomfortable, the low backs and lack of foot stool or foot rest wasn’t to our comfort but that’s just personal preference. A couple of things that I felt were lacking compared to other cottages we’ve stayed in: champagne flutes, wine stop, foot stool, the knives were very very blunt, couldn’t even chop a tomato so this was annoying. The back gate was padlocked so to empty the bins we had to walk all the way round the back of the house and no recycling bins so had to take it all to Booths supermarket. My 4 year old also kept falling over on the tiles outside the property, they get very very slippery in the damp weather. Just needs a jet wash and some signage I think. On the whole a very nice stay but a few small amendments would make it fantastic.

- Emma, February 2023
Philip August 2022

“Lovely lovely cottage.”

Thank you for letting us stay in your home. We had such an amazing time exploring the area. The cottage was perfect.

- Philip, August 2022
Emma July 2022

“The cottage was perfect for myself and two boys.”

It was comfy, clean and had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. The cottage was in a perfect location to walk into Bowness, which took 5 mins! We were very happy staying here and I would rebook Snowdrop Cottage next time I come to The Lakes.

- Emma, July 2022
Tim May 2022

“Very good property in a great location.”

Only concerns was lack of parking at the weekend for the property as street parking was a little hit and miss

- Tim, May 2022
Adrian April 2022

“Very well furnished cottage, easy parking outside on the street.”

Close walk to Bowness shops and pubs/restaurants. Great location.

- Adrian, April 2022
Stephaney April 2022

“Lovely property, very well equipped and extremely clean.”

On a lovely quiet street yet only a few minutes walk from bowness on Windermere town. We were very comfortable here for our week in the lakes and would definitely book again. As my 6 year old said ‘mummy it feels like home!’

- Stephaney, April 2022
Lesley March 2022

“This is the best cottage we have ever stayed in, it had everything you need and was extremely comfortable.”

It was 5 mins from the centre of Bowness but in a very quiet road. We would definitely book again!

- Lesley, March 2022
Sue November 2021

“Quite the loveliest house!”

Beautifully furnished and with everything you could wish for. Huge and very comfy bed. The house is in a quiet setting but easy to reach the village amenities. We will certainly stay here on our next visit to the Lakes.

- Sue, November 2021

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Dressing Room/ Reading Room
Bathroom with shower over bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Kitchen
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Living/dining room with woodburning stove and gas fire
Gas central heating
Smart TV and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On-street parking
Front garden with patio, gravel and bench and an enclosed rear patio with table and chairs
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 mile

The property

A stunning terraced cottage, Snowdrop Cottage is located in Bowness-on-Windermere, a short walk from the town's shops and restaurants and the lake.

The location is ideal for those who want to park their car and walk to all that Bowness and Windermere have to offer.

Snowdrop Cottage, nestled in the heart of the Lake District National Park, is an ideal location for a family holiday with Windermere and Ambleside just a short drive away.

The living/dining room has a large bay window that lets in plenty of light, as well as a large dining table situated next to the woodburning stove, making it a lovely place to eat dinner with your family and friends in the evening.

Take a seat on the couch after dinner and light the gas fire while you unwind and watch television.

It doesn't matter if you're cooking up a storm or preparing a picnic; the kitchen has a dishwasher and washing machine to help you with your self-catering needs.

As you make your way up the stairs, you'll find a charming king-size bedroom with a fireplace and white furnishings.

The twin bedroom has a wonderful feature fireplace and plenty of space for unpacking your personal belongings.

The bathroom has a bathtub, shower and a ring-light mirror for added ambiance.

You'll find a well-appointed dressing room near the bathroom on the first floor, where you can get ready for the day in style or unwind with a book in peace.

The room has a dressing table, mirror, hanging space, and an armchair for your convenience.

A small front garden with a bench where you can sit and enjoy your morning coffee, as well as an enclosed back patio with table and chairs, creating a sun-trapped area where you can delight in a spot of alfresco dining.

Local attractions like the World of Beatrix Potter Museum and the Old Laundry Theatre are located in the town of Bowness-on-Windermere, and there are numerous pubs, bars, restaurants, as well as a variety of shops and eateries in the area.

You can take a boat ride, rent a boat, or take a trip up to Ambleside from Bowness Bay or Lake Windermere, all of which offer stunning views of the surrounding national park.

Windermere is only a short walk away and is a popular tourist destination thanks to its wide range of amenities, family-friendly jetty museum, and picturesque Orrest Head viewpoint, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to pen his renowned guidebooks to the Lake District and the nearby fells.

Water sports and mountain biking are available for the more adventurous, as are the well-known Go Ape Tree Top Adventure Park and Brokehole Treetop Trek.

Scafell Pike, England's highest mountain, is a short drive from Snowdrop Cottage, making it an ideal base for exploring the area on foot, bike, or car.

Beatrix Potter's Hilltop House, Grizedale Forest Park, Ullswater, Kendal, and Keswick are all within a short drive of each other, and all are equally worth a visit.

Explore the wonders of the Lake District National Park at Snowdrop Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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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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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage in a great location”

“Wonderful cottage very comfortable with nice touches like the blankets on the sofas which were appreciated as it was cool thanks to the Great British ‘summer’.”

“Snowdrop cottage is a very comfortable, tastefully furnished and well equipped house.”

“Snowdrop Cottage was just right for us, halfway between Windermere and Bowness, walking distance from both.”

“Dusty under sofa and chair.”

“Broadband is not up to expectations.”

“This property feels like a home as oppose to a holiday home.”

“Just returned from a fantastic week in Snowdrop Cottage.”

“We are just back from a short stay at the lovely Snowdrop Cottage.”

“Second time we have stayed in this cottage.”

“Snowdrop cottage is beautiful, homely and cosy with everything you could want.”

“Amazing cottage.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Snowdrop cottage.”

“This property was fantastic.”

“Perfect holiday cottage.”

“Had a lovely stay, great location, really comfortable beds and everything we needed was there.”

“Had a fantastic week staying in this cottage.”

“The cottage itself is within walking distance to both towns (Windemere and Bowness on Windemere).”

“We had a thoroughly enjoyable week in Snowdrop Cottage over February half term.”

“Lovely lovely cottage.”

“The cottage was perfect for myself and two boys.”

“Very good property in a great location.”

“Very well furnished cottage, easy parking outside on the street.”

“Lovely property, very well equipped and extremely clean.”

“This is the best cottage we have ever stayed in, it had everything you need and was extremely comfortable.”

“Quite the loveliest house!”

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The property

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE