Tanna Hill

The view from Tanna Hill was unbeatable.

From its high standpoint you can see Bowness bustling below and beautiful Lake Windermere. The property was extremely comfortable, spacious and well equipped. We definitely want to stay here again.

This is our 2nd trip to Tanna Hill.

It has a beautiful outlook across Lake Windermere. Very comfy beds. It has everything you need to enjoy your holiday . It was nice to have your own bathroom too. It has a rather steep driveway so if you are walking back to the house bear this in mind. This is a Gem of a find and will be back again. There is a nice walk behind the house. Not too far. At the top you get a 365 view which is breath taking.

Another great stay in Tanna Hill.

Good to see a new shower in the downstairs shower room. The views from this house are stunning, and the fact it is well out of the hustle and bustle of Bowness is a huge advantage. A wonderful patio with lake views to have barbecues if you’re lucky with the weather. Be aware there is a steep drive up to the house. One of our favourite Lakeland places to stay. We have already booked our next stay.

Love this cottage this is our second holiday.

We love the amazing views from the lounge and balcony.

Lovely property with wide views.

Clean and comfortable; well furnished; kitchen exceptionally well equipped (freezer in the garage); showers excellent with good water pressure. Could do with more lounge seating if 6 people staying. WiFi very patchy. Ample parking; effective heating. Upstairs bedroom radiator could not be adjusted to a lower temperature. Short walk into Bowness, although very steep drive. Path from garden directly onto Brant Fell with panoramic views. Entrance onto ground floor with big hallway, access to garage (freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer); double bedroom with en-suite and lake view; double bedroom with lake view; separate shower room across hall. Upstairs to lounge with lake view and access to terraced balcony; kitchen/diner with lake view; twin or double bedroom facing hillside; separate shower room (along landing).

We are very pleased & loved the property but when we got there their was a note.

The downstairs shower was our of use& waiting a part. We have seen in previous reviews that there was a problem. The only thing & i am being abit picky about is the sealant around the bath was mouldy& doesn't look very nice in my opinion. Overall our family had the best christmas& hol in your beautiful home& we have booked again for next christmas

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Tanna Hill.

Everything we needed was there. Fantastic views across Bowness. Kitchen draws could do with a clean there were bits inside the utensil draws . Beds were comfy. The downstairs shower was out of order for our week but we managed ok. We have decided to book again next year. The gardener came twice to get rid of leaves on the drive which I thought was good so we didn't slip on them walking down. We all enjoyed the holiday and the service from Sykes Cottages

We had an amazing stay at Tanna hill.

It’s a perfect location which is only a short walk from the centre of bowness and a short walk from the ferry. The view is amazing and even on a wet day it was lovely to sit looking out across the lake. It is well equipped so we were able to stay in or eat out. The upstairs shower room is amazing. We would highly recommend a visit and be back in a flash.

Beautiful house - stunning views - very roomy .

Driveway very steep but that’s only down side - would def go back there .

We loved Tanna Hill.

The views from the living room and kitchen windows were spectacular. The accommodation was spacious and very comfortable. It was a great location for visiting all areas of the Lake District. A short walk to a bus stop enabled us to go to Keswick via bus . Again with spectacular views. We also took the bus to Coniston. Great for those who don't like the narrow roads flanked by dry stone walls.

Amazing place let down by poor or non existent cleaning.

Visit this place every year it's amazing. Let down this year by poor cleaning

Lovely place , would definitely stay here again , great views from room , kitchen, landing , and massive balcony with electric canopy .

Love the property.

Our 3rd stay, so really pleasantly surprised by the new shower, which is great. Would love to see a visitors book, as we enjoy reading recommendations from others on walks and local pubs/cafes etc. Lovely quiet location with stunning views.

Excellent week at Tannahill, beautiful views and comfortable surroundings.

New bathroom upstairs was a lovely surprise. We will definitely come again.

Hi, Tanna Hill, beds are comfortable, pillows are hard though & the settee is uncomfortable.

It is very dated, the bathrooms smell bad of damp especially the downstairs one & the on suite downstairs toilet leaks.

We had a wonderful stay at Tanna Hill The views and location are incredible.

Everything in the house was fabulously equipped. Some areas were a little tired like the bathrooms and the electric showers. But we would 100% stay here again. We loved it. And so did our 2 very well behaved dogs.

The view of the lake from the house is outstanding.

On arrival we discovered Tree Tops the house next door was being completely renovated. This work had obviously been in progress for a number of months. The weekend was quiet but on Monday morning we were awakened by the sound of mechanical diggers in the garden of Tree Tops. The noise was also compounded by someone using a pneumatic drill to break up the patio in house immediately in front. It was like living on a building site. Sykes contacted the owner who made a take or leave it offer of a discount for the major inconvenience. The owner declined to release funds to allow rehousing for the remainder of the holiday. We made the best of the situation but left a day early. We feel that we should been made aware of issues prior to arrival and given the opportunity to rebook elsewhere. Sykes and their sister company Lake Lovers stated that they had no knowledge of the ongoing building work.

Beautiful location.

House was great. Very spacious for 6 of us. 3 bathrooms was a big bonus! Very well equipped kitchen. Views from kitchen and front balcony were incredible! Decor and furniture etc was quite dated so in my opinion it could do with a bit of a refurb. However everything had been well maintained and still in good condition. Outside area was stunning, although the side patio area was in need of a little tlc. We would definitely recommend and will 100% be booking another stay here.

Excellent property, couldn’t fault it at all.

Would not think twice about re booking if we holiday in the Lakes in the future.

Amazing property.

Fantastic balcony and views. Just a lovely place to be! This was our third visit. The best place we have rented for a long while.

Fabulous house.

Great views. Very steep hill up to it, but wouldn’t get the views without it. Really quiet, pleasant street. A short downhill walk to the village of Bowness. Wish there was a visitors book to put down recommendations.

great place with the most amazing views, everything we needed was there.

It states that it is a short walk to shops and pubs, it is! but the walk back is not suitable for anyone with mobility issues due to the steep hills. we would love to come back but due to an expanding family (more babies) Tanna Hill would not be suitable any more, we all agreed we would miss the balcony and the views

Tanna Hill; is lovely it has everything you need for a comfortable stay the beds are super comfy.

Washing machine , dryer and fridge freezer are in the garage part. If like us you have dogs there is a small bit of grass to the side and back of the house for a quick toilet. At the top l/h corner is enough room to get through to a gate follow the path up to post tor for a great view and lots of room for your dogs to run around freely, The view from the front overlooking lake Windermere is fantastic and with ample seating if you get a nice day for sitting outside on the terrace its a lovely chilled out spot for a late evening. My only issue was with Sykes cottages. Their online massaging via email or Whatsapp is dreadful little to no response and the online form doesn't have a category for other. I eventually found a way to speak to someone using 01244356666 and then option 6 and you can speak directly to a human as the other options just gives you a recorded message and then cuts you off. I have booked with Sykes a few times and before this scheme was introduced I was able to use the number they had online so my advice change it back. Finally its on a steep hill and it will get your heart pumping but its worth it as you wont be disappointed would defo return.

A fabulous week at Tanna Hill, which is so welcoming and homely but delightfully spacious.

We particularly loved sitting on the lounge balcony and never got tired of the stunning views. The family and our dog had a fabulous holiday. Thank you Richard.

Wonderful property with fabulous views from all the rooms.

This was our third visit to this property and we will definitely be staying again.

Great property and amazing view .

We had a great stay thanks

Everything was great and would recommend.

View amazing and really spacious house. The only disappointment was that we could not recycle any of our waste, this is really disgraceful for a property in such a beautiful area of the natural world.

Absolutely loved the house.

Superb views, great rooms, good walking base ( as long as you can do hills). Really missed a visitor book as we love seeing what others do and where they go.

Plus points - spacious, comfortable beds, fab views, great location for walking into Bowness (beware the steepness of the drive).

Loved the balcony and the electric awning (shame the lights had no bulbs). Negatives - Overall too hot on our arrival. Unable to turn down some radiators. We also object to paying a lot of money to be expected to strip the beds ourselves at the end of our stay. Also, there was no kitchen bin liner! Turned out we had to open the cardboard box to find 3 bin liners and 2 eco friendly dishwasher tablets plus a scourer. In an area that has no recycling facilities which is disappointing in itself, it is even more disappointing to have to discard a cardboard box. It really is not necessary. I'd much prefer the bin to be lined and dishwasher tabs under the sink. The kitchen was well equipped though we're glad there was a more conventional oven as the steam ovens were way too complicated.

What a lovely house, it had everything we needed.

The kitchen was well stocked with crockery and cooking equipment, beds were very comfortable. The view from the balcony was a bonus. Woods behind the house to take the dogs for a run. Short walk down to the town. We all enjoyed our stay and will book this property again in the near future

The property has the most magnificent views of the lake.

It was very clean and plenty of choice of cooking and crockery facilities. The property is in need of some maintenance like paths and the bathrooms could do with an update. Having said that this did not stop us from having the most amazing week at Tanna hill.

A very delightful & ideally positioned house with great views.

However Could have done with spare bedding and towels for a two week stay. Also didn't have a holiday feel inside very dated & personal belongings including photo albums left in lounge units. Also would liked to have recycled but instructions clearly said throw ALL rubbish in one bin even though recycle truck did turn up one morning. Apart from these negatives we would still highly recommend this property.

Beautiful property ,a little bit dated .

Everything needed is catered for.. View from balcony is wonderful. Drive very steep but worth it for the view. Would love to stay again.

What great accommodation.

We had our doubts about the view but we needn't have worried, fabulous. The house is a short walk from Bowness and all that has to offer. A climb back up the hill to get home, but that wasn't a problem, just added to the fun. The balcony view was superb and the house was very welcoming, we felt at home right away. There isn't an enclosed garden for the dogs but that was fine for our two, they got used to the banked grassed area by the footpath. I would recommend this property to anyone, thank you so much Tanna Hill :-)

Really enjoyed our stay at Tanna Hill.

Beautiful view from the balcony. We were very lucky with the weather which made it extra special. Property was well equipped and clean.

The house is excellent.

.we had parking for 3cars and room if needed for a couple more if required.. 3 reasonable size bedrooms 3bathrooms.. Seen some comments regards wi fi..whole of Bowness not good for Wi-Fi but who needs that when you go out onto the balcony and see the views.. table and seating area for 6people get the cards out and games .. Go to the Hole int wall for a ploughman’s lunch it’s amazing and only 6/7mins walk away..maybe 10/15on way back up hill but you are in the lakes.. Will defo be re booking this place.. Cheers Tony

We had a wonderful week at Tanna Hill.

A special house with a very special location and stunning views. We will be back.

The views from the property where absolutely stunning, the balcony and seating made it a lovely spot to sit out, it was clean and comfortable, the kitchen was a lovely sociable space with all equiptment you would need if you prefer to cook rather than eating out.

Bowness is a very short walk of around 10 minutes with everything there on the doorstep it was easier walking downhill than back up ! we took a short cut through Happimag apartments bringing you right out near tourist information. There is ample parking and turning making it easier to manoeuvre off the drive. All in all a fantastic break with unrivalled views and Post Knott a short walk up.

Great property perfect location will definitely stop again !

Lovely property with great views over the lake.

The photos do not do this place justice. We arrived in the dark met by a long , fully lit up driveway, which has plenty of room for multiple cars. It's difficult to appreciate the size of this property until you're in front of it. The hallway with gallery landing above has a real wow factor upon entry. After a few minute's I was torn between thinking this house needed the decor modernising and loving the charm of it all as it was. •Kitchen was very well equipped, very clean, with good quality appliances •The living room is huge, with fantastic views of the lake, comfortable seating and a smart TV. Fully adjustable lighting and a lovely fireplace •The light on the rear patio didn't work but was rarely needed with such a fantastic frint facing balcony •The bedrooms are spacious and the beds really comfortable. The wardrobes need updating but we're functional. •We only used the downstairs shower, which was fine so cannot comment on the other two. •The property was immaculately clean and the heating set perfect for our needs, always warm after we returned from walks and days out. The only real downside to this property is also the reason for its biggest plus. Its built on a hill, above bowness, and whilst its just a 10 minute walk from the centre, it is a very steep uphill walk. We used the steps on the far side of the property, which are far easier to manage than the driveway. The views are well worth the effort though. My family really enjoyed the week and we would stay again in a heartbeat.

Good location with views of the lake and beyond.

Steep hill and drive with restricted space to turn car around. On arrival the property was cold due to the restricted CH timings. We had to continually boost the CH during our stay. Also whilst the WIFI worked in the kitchen it was unreliable in the rest of the house (not a problem with our devices). The electric shower in the upstairs bedroom is useless in cold weather. A small amount of washing up liquid/ disinfectant/ washing powder would be useful.

Excellent way to spend Christmas, great location and a magnificent view of the lake.

What a fantastic property.

Very grand and plenty of room for a larger party of people. The dogs loved it as well, plenty room for them to play. Amazing views from the balcony and windows. A very well equipped kitchen and the showers are fantastic. If I was being ultra critical I would say the parking can be a bit tricky but it certainly wouldn’t stop me from booking again, which we hope to do for next year.

Another lovely stay at Tanna Hill.

The property is as beautiful as ever. Clean, tidy, comfortable and cosy. Very well equipped with everything you need and more. Location in Bowness is great albeit the hill is better to walk down than up! :)

Lovely property, fantastic views from the first floor through the panoramic windows !

Only a short walk into Bowness. Brant Fell is immediately behind the property, perfect if you have a dog.

Lovely property with wonderful views from the large balcony.

We had a lovely week with family and would definitely revisit. We did have an issue with the internet as it kept loosing the broadband internet connection and finally we just gave up trying to use it after three days.

On arrival will found the key safe unlocked and faulty also oven and microwave not cleaned this was reported to you on the day but nothing was done about it we also found greasy tins chipped cups the lights on the back patio did not work half the lights on the canopy did not work and one of the TV remote did not work We reported the key safe to you again on Friday 16th but again nobody got back to us and we had to tape the key's into the key safe This is all bad housekeeping for such a lovely house and we felt you let us down.

Despite my phoning in advance to check there was gas for the BBQ there was not.

Additionally, although the email confirmation said the bedroom on the first floor would be made up as a twin, on arrival it was made up as a king size. Housekeeping returned quickly and changed the bedding but left the beds positioned very close together. Everything else was great; the views and location of this house are brilliant!

Beautifully positioned and equipped house.

Would definitely recommend to others.

Absolutely gorgeous property’s!

Desperately wanted to stay a second week, maybe next year!

What a beautiful place to stay.

The views were stunning, the house was spacious and well equipped. We will be back.

Great location, fabulous views, lovely place.

The house is amazing super views over the lake.

Very big hall for coats and shoes. Everything you could need and more lovely big bathrooms.

A lovely peaceful place with easy 8 min walking access to Bowness town if you don't mind hills.

View from lounge, kitchen diner and balcony exceptional. Only downside, bbq was dirty and unusable.

Fantastic property and views amazing Had everything we needed One request would be the need for recycling- neighbours had put recycling out and felt this could be easily done by guests Needs BBQ utensils Otherwise very comfortable and really enjoyed our stay thank you

When we arrived at the house, the cleanliness of the kitchen was not to an acceptable standard.

I had to scrub the outside of the kettle to remove dried on food and their was scale that had built up around the spout. (It needed a new kettle!) there was also dirty cutlery and cupboards/draws that clearly hadn't been checked and a warming draw with food debris in. There was also dog dirt on the patio area. The rest of the house, bathrooms and bedrooms was clean and the balcony had fantastic views and definitely was worth hiring the house for. We did make the owner aware of the cleanliness issue on the evening we arrived and later in the week he dropped us of a gift as an apology, however we never heard anything from Lakelovers and no one offered to come and clean the kitchen at any point. As we are in the middle of a pandemic, cleanliness has a higher priority than ever before, this was not a cheap holiday let, so we were very disappointed that we came across this issue. We were told we couldn't enter the property until 4pm due to the extra cleaning taking place but we arrived at 2pm and there was no sign of the cleaners, so it wasn't as if they ran out of time! There is also a branding issue as we booked under Lakelovers but when we tried to sign into our account we couldn't get in and were told we had to log into Sykes cottages website? This feedback email was sent by Lakelovers & yet the start of the feedback form says "Your Sykes Experience" That is really unprofessional, please sort your branding out so we as customers know who we are booking with!

It’s all about the view.

We were very lucky and had a full week of sunny weather and we spent a lot of time on the large balcony with its views of the lake. The house is very well equipped and has everything needed nice comfy seats and beds. The patio area also has good views and has a large dining table and chairs it also has a gas barbecue, great for al fresco dining. We spent most of the week indoors only going indoors to ok and sleep and watch the euros on tv. A really stunning house and a great place to stay. The drive way is a challenge at first in a big car but you soon get used to it

Lovely house in a fantastic location.

The owner was extremely helpful when contacted.

The house is very comfortable and the view of the Lake spectacular .

The only small downer was the kitchen .There is a cupboard where previous holiday makers have left food .It was dirty and a lot of packets were out of date some by 10 years!. This wouldn’t put me off as we only had breakfast at the house. Would definitely book again .

The house is beautiful.

Fantastic views. 5 mins walk to centre. Quite a steep walk back. Very spacious, huge entrance hall so loads of space for wellies walking boots etc. clean and really well equipped. Very well maintained. There is one ensuite bathroom and 2 other bathrooms so each bedroom has a bathroom. We had 2 Frenchies so having garden was great but had to watch them as it is not enclosed. I would definitely recommend this property.