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Gowan Cottage

Ings, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041483)

4.3

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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22 Customer Review(s)

  • John

    “Lovely little cottage in a quiet, peaceful spot.”

    Well furnished and comfortable. We really liked it and the site operators seemed nice. It is a nice little place and pretty accessible by road to Windermere and the surrounds. We had no problems at all. I disagree with some feedback. For example, the dishwasher and curtains were totally fine and worked well. There were some points though, which whilst they didn't bother us hugely, could be easily improved on. The microwave is done. It may work but it is rusted inside and out and ...

    Well furnished and comfortable. We really liked it and the site operators seemed nice. It is a nice little place and pretty accessible by road to Windermere and the surrounds. We had no problems at all. I disagree with some feedback. For example, the dishwasher and curtains were totally fine and worked well. There were some points though, which whilst they didn't bother us hugely, could be easily improved on. The microwave is done. It may work but it is rusted inside and out and should be replaced. The cost of this is minor. The dishwasher is clearly on the way given the noise it makes on drying but worked fine for us. We would have appreciated some soap or hand cleanser in the bathroom and the air freshener obviously needed replaced and binned. An extra loo roll would've been good. The fridge drawers need replaced as mentioned in other reviews. The fan in the bathroom doesn't work and leaving the window open wasn't an option as rain got in from the roof even if just left slightly open. Not a problem otherwise and not raining. Extra cups/drinking glasses and a new frying pan (the one there is clean very old) are needed. The lounge electric fire is very loud and above the TV. Settled after a while but sounds like it needs replaced also. On arrival almost all of the dishes were coated with grease. They were filthy. This was obvious on all the cooking tools above the cooker. We just put them all through a cycle and they were fine once out. This I suppose is down to the previous visitors and not the owners with a property like this. All in all it is a charming little cottage that is generally very cosy and comfortable. However at the cost we paid for 5 nights, these small improvements would have meant we'd have given 5 * in all categories. Feel slightly sorry not able to for the above reasons. We would go back though and were talking to next door who were back a second time.

    - John, October 2023

Summary

  • Over 2 floors
  • 2 x bedrooms; 1 x double, 1 x twin, house bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Lounge and dining space
  • Furnished patio
  • Private parking
  • Gas central heating with underfloor heating
  • Wi-fi
  • Electric oven
  • Gas hob
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Fridge & freezer
  • Washer / Dryer
  • Private patio & furniture with raised private decking area also with furniture
  • Short stroll to country pub
  • Two private parking spaces
  • One dog welcome at this property
  • Bed linen and towels provided

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The property

Once a thriving bobbin mill, this gorgeous character property is part of the Ings Mill Park development - a select set of cottages set in lush green countryside, alongside the River Gowan and circumscribed by 5 acres of wooded valley between Staveley and Windermere. Walks abound in the Kentmere Valley, from quiet country lanes to surrounding fells, and only a 2 minute walk will take you to the Watermill Inn - where real ale is brewed on-site and even dogs are given a warm welcome. Back home at Gowan Cottage, you'll find a relaxed, open plan living space with oak beams, cottage doors and traditional slate floor. Cosy in after a day on the fells, or dine al-fresco on the delightful decked patio. Accommodation in detail Parking for 2 cars outside the property. Enter via a furnished patio to the super open plan living / dining room with deep cushioned furnishings, character beams and a large picture window where the original barn door once was. The oak kitchen is well-equipped and also open plan - conversation for the cook! Upstairs to the cosy bedrooms, both with pretty cottage windows and roof skylights. The house bathroom is modern and fresh, with shower over bath. Location This characterful, pet-friendly Lake District self-catering property is ideally placed for walking, relaxing and exploring - with stunning landscapes surrounding the property and the delights of Lake Windermere only a few miles away. Ings is a small hamlet on the famously scenic A591, your main route from the M6 into the heart of the Lakes. Ings lies between Staveley and Windermere, at the gateway to the Kentmere Valley. Set back from the road, Ings Mill Park is only a stroll away from the village's famous Watermill Inn and brewery. You can also take a short walk to Staveley, where you'll find a friendly community of quirky local businesses, a renowned walkers cafe, 'Wilf's', a gorgeous historic church and an excellent pub meal at the Eagle & Child. Walk or cycle through Staveley village into the Kentmere Valley, and you'll find a wealth of scenic routes. Only a few miles north on the A591 you'll find shops, restaurants and Booths supermarket in Windermere village, the shores of the lake only a few miles further at Bowness Bay.

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

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About the location

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Windermere 2 miles; Kendal 6.5 miles.

The small village of Ings, with the lovely River Gowan running through it, is set just two miles from the popular town of Windermere in the Lake District. There is a selection of walks for you to enjoy in the area and a wonderful local, award-winning pub, the Watermill Inn. The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. Boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated.