Ash Cottage | Bowness-on-windermere | Heathwaite | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

33 Customer Review(s)

Chris
November 2023

“A beautiful home from home.”

..love Ash Cottage.

..love Ash Cottage.

- Chris, November 2023
Stuart George November 2023

“We had a great week (but very wet even by Lakes/November expectations!”

). The house is very cosy, well appointed and in a good location - we hope to be back before too long.

- Stuart George, November 2023
Leanne October 2023

“We loved our stay at Ash Cottage, located in a nice quiet area.”

The cottage was super clean, very well presented and well equipped. My children loved staying here and certainly liked the attic room! The stairs are quite steep leading up to it and you have to manoeuvre around the low beam at the top - but not a problem for us. We would definitely recommend this cottage and when we visit the Lake District again, we shall look to book it

- Leanne, October 2023
Emma October 2023

“We have just spent an amazing week at Ash Cottage!”

The house is just perfect in so many ways. Firstly the location, right between Bo’ness and Windermere meant we could walk loads and were close to everything. The house itself is immaculate and has literally everything you could need. Our kids were loving the board games and books and on a day when the rain caught us unexpectedly we were so happy for the umbrellas in the porch! Small touches that make a big difference. The beds are super comfortable too. Any instructions we needed (putting bin out, working the shower, WiFi, heating etc) were clear and easy. We already can’t wait to book again and we’ve only been back 12 hours! Thanks for a great stay!

- Emma, October 2023
Kenneth August 2023

“Ideal holiday home situated mid way between Windermere and Bowness with every amenity you require for a perfect holiday with lots of space and nice outdoor area to enjoy your evening refresher after a day out on the lakes.”

Just one comment for the older generation (of witch my wife and I are) toilets are on the first floor

- Kenneth, August 2023
Margaret August 2023

“The property was clean and well maintained.”

We would have appreciated a down stairs toilet as the stairs were quite steep. We are in our 70’s and normally live in a bungalow.. The bath towels were much to small, luckily our daughter had also brought some towels from home..

- Margaret, August 2023
Anthony August 2023

“Perfect location, everything you would need was at the cottage, really comfortable and well maintained.”

- Anthony, August 2023
Jonathan July 2023

“Ash Cottage is lovely.”

Perfect location between both Bowness and Windermere on a quiet road. It is well equipped and has a little sun trap garden. Useful parking off road too. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.

- Jonathan, July 2023
Rachel June 2023

“Good location and holiday accommodation.”

Thank you for an enjoyable stay.

- Rachel, June 2023
Penelope June 2023

“We absolutely loved this property, would go back again.”

It would have been good to have a king sized bed in the second bedroom. There were stains on the duvet cover in the second bedroom covered by a blanket

- Penelope, June 2023
Ray May 2023

“One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in ,a very comfortable home from home.”

The garden was also a perfect place to relax in ,would definitely come back. Overall a perfect holiday base

- Ray, May 2023
Sandra May 2023

“Our second stay at Ash Cottage and we intend to return which says it all.”

The cottage was immaculate with quality equipment. Garden also kept to a high standard. Top notch.

- Sandra, May 2023
Gillian April 2023

“Immaculately clean and beautifully presented - felt like a real home from home - could have stayed longer!”

En-suite bathroom could do with an upgrade as seems out of character with the rest of the house (and the main bathroom). Perfectly situated between Bowness and Windermere with a bus stop at end of the road - we never used the car once in the week we were there (and we visted Ambleside, Grasmere and Keswick). Did have some issues with the showers and hot water - but owner did have instructions on what to do. Did mean 1 day we all couldn't shower in the morning. Overall a fabulous holiday home that I would book again and recommend to others.

- Gillian, April 2023
Lesley January 2023

“Comfortable cottage with a well stocked kitchen and good facilities.”

We had 1 or 2 minor problems (possibly due to the extreme cold weather) with a quick response from maintenance. What would be useful is a booklet with all information/instructions clearly identified in 1 place. Well situated for the town centre shops, restaurants & cafes, the ferries and walking. Thank you

- Lesley, January 2023
Steven December 2022

“Absolutely loved our stay for Christmas at Ash Cottage - nice touch by the owners to leave us a Christmas gift.”

Accommodation was superb, well equipped and so clean. We were extremely comfortable and would definitely like to go back. Lovely location half way between Windermere and Bowness. Cannot praise this cottage enough.

- Steven, December 2022
Emma September 2022

“Ash Cottage is a great holiday rental, it is clean, spacious, nicely decorated & well appointed.”

It also has lovely gardens, with outdoor seating to the rear. The property is a 10 - 15 minute walk, (people will mobility issues beware, the area is rather hilly) or a short drive, to both Bowness & Windermere and has it’s own drive/parking space. We really enjoyed our stay & would happily recommend to others. Our only small niggles were to do with the lack of ‘Welcome Pack’ we’ve never stayed in a Sykes property without one, and are always excited to see what local treats will be in them. And much more importantly for us, the feather bedding. I specifically checked this with Sykes before our stay & after them making contact with the owner was reassured there wasn’t any. Sadly both the master and second bedroom were partly feather bedding, which I am allergic to and which exacerbates my husbands asthma. Unexpectedly the sofas were also packed full of feathers. So not the ideal start to our much needed holiday.

- Emma, September 2022

Hi there, Thank you for your lovely comments regarding Ash Cottage, and that, on the whole, you enjoyed your holiday. We're sorry that you were not informed about the feather bedding but I can confirm that we were not contacted by Sykes about this point. Property Owner
Ray September 2022

“Very good property, comfortable and a kitchen that was very well fitted out.”

Accurate instructions,so no problems at all. Would definitely go back. Great stay

- Ray, September 2022
Judith August 2022

“Lovely, comfortable, well equipped property in a quiet location but close to all amenities, easy walk up to Windermere or down to the lake.”

- Judith, August 2022
Sheila June 2022

“The property was perfect.”

The only problem we had as golden oldies were the stairs up to the twin bedded room ( quite narrow ) and the beams in that room. Perfect for a couple of children but not so good for us. I got used to the beams after bumping my head 4 times !! We really enjoyed sitting in the garden in an evening - It was really peaceful and quiet. All in all a lovely few days away.

- Sheila, June 2022
Chris May 2022

“Very comfortable house in a good location.”

Would certainly recommend and return in the future.

- Chris, May 2022
Robert November 2021

“We stayed here in early November.”

2021. What a great place to stay. There were 4 adults staying and we had everything we needed for a great holiday. The house was clean, tidy and very comfortable. Good quality linen, towels etc. it was also very central for shops, pubs and restaurants. We look forward to returning soon.

- Robert, November 2021
Joanne September 2021

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

- Joanne, September 2021
Lorna September 2021

“A lovely place to stay.”

Very comfortable and had everything we needed. I was so impressed with the level of cleanliness. A very high standard.

- Lorna, September 2021
Jennifer September 2021

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ash Cottage.”

Spotlessly clean and equipped with everything we needed. Felt like a wee home away from home. Enjoyed sitting in well kept garden with morning coffee. Excellent base for a holiday in the area. Worth noting it is sited up a slightly steep hill which wasn't an issue for us, but may be for anyone with mobility issues if your preference is to leave the car at property whilst out for dinner. Lots of great bars and restaurants in Bowness. Would definitely return.

- Jennifer, September 2021
Barbara September 2021

“Very comfortable cottage clean and well appointed .”

- Barbara, September 2021
Carla August 2021

“A fabulous house with everything you need & more in a beautiful place.”

The gorgeous kitchen has everything you need even down to the food bag clips

- Carla, August 2021
Cheralyn August 2021

“We had a wonderful week in the Lakes and at Ash Cottage.”

The Cottage was homely and cosy and lovely to come back to after a day walking or on the Lake. We enjoyed sitting in the garden in the afternoon and snuggling in the lounge. Beautifully decorated with a well stocked kitchen and lovely bedrooms. Excellent location, with walkable proximity to both Bowness and Windemere. Would stay again.

- Cheralyn, August 2021
Karen July 2021

“Ash Cottage is a beautiful property with a lovely garden, it’s ideally located for a short walk to the local shops, restaurants and attractions.”

It’s clean, well kept and very well stocked for everything we needed for our holiday. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it to my family and friends and we would love to return ourselves one day.

- Karen, July 2021
PAUL July 2021

“Kitchen had all you required living area and bedrooms were spacious but minor ...”

Kitchen had all you required living area and bedrooms were spacious but minor issues felt we needed a few more clocks and the ensuite toilet struggled to flush

- PAUL, July 2021
Kenneth June 2021

“Revamp of kitchen with Dishwasher makes Ash cottage complete only problem is ...”

Revamp of kitchen with Dishwasher makes Ash cottage complete only problem is needing to be a Technocrat to use the Tv which we found most frustrating

- Kenneth, June 2021
Penelope May 2021

“It was our 2nd stay in this cottage and it was very clean and fresh.”

- Penelope, May 2021
Mr Wilson Apr 2019

“We all had a lovely holiday and Ash Cottage provided the perfect base for us to enjoy the Lakes”

- Mr Wilson, Apr 2019
Mrs Tuke Nov -0001

“A lovely cottage, clean and well equipped with a real homely feel and a great back garden for catching the sun!”

We would highly recommend this well cared-for property.

- Mrs Tuke, Nov -0001

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Summary

Over three floors
Three bedrooms: 1 x double bedroom on first floor, 1 x king size with en-suite shower room with basin and WC
1 x twin bedroom on second floor (please bear in mind the stair case up to this bedroom is quite steep due to it being a loft bedroom)
Bathroom to first floor with bath, seperate shower, basin and WC
Kitchen, Dining room
Sitting room
Note: Property unsuitable for infants.
Gas central heating
Double electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Enclosed rear decking with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Pub 6 mins walk
Shop 12 mins walk
Bowness Pier and Lake Windermere 20 mins walk
Note: Property unsuitable for infants as the loft staircase is steep

The property

This delightful Lakeland cottage displays sumptuous Victorian design and atmosphere. The rich blend of Period features throughout mix perfectly with the modern contemporary finish and as soon as you step inside Ash Cottage you will marvel at the sheer attention to sophisticated detail. Tucked away 'far from the madding crowds' in a quiet backwater yet only a few minutes stroll in different directions brings you into the ever popular villages of Windermere and Bowness on Windermere. These villages are stocked full of mouth-watering restaurants, local shops and country pubs to tempt you out and many excellent walks are available straight from your door. Boating activities are at their very best on Lake Windermere and this cottage is an excellent base for touring the Lakes. Whether you are a party of 2, 4 or 6 then Ash Cottage is a real special treat at any time of the year. == Accommodation in Detail A traditional entrance porch leads into the entrance hall with first sight of the sumptuous finish. Cosy yet bright lounge with deep cushioned furnishings and a beautiful fireplace, there is a lovely view from the lounge and this room has a calming atmosphere. The dining room also has a Victorian fireplace with super furnishings to match. The 'state of the art' kitchen has everything you may need and is wrapped up in gorgeous granite and a door leads out to a useful conservatory which leads out to the enclosed rear garden, being ideal for meals 'al fresco'. Upstairs to the first floor with generous double bedroom, full of space and co-ordinated with antique French style furnishings, complete with king size bed and superb views together with an en-suite shower room. The second double bedroom also displays sophisticated white French style furnishings and the luxury Victorian bathroom with separate shower cubicle is a perfect place to pamper yourself after a hard day on our Fells. Upstairs again to the twin bedroom with more sophisticated co-ordination and finishing touches. There are two private parking spaces on the driveway

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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Reviews & Ratings

“A beautiful home from home.”

“We had a great week (but very wet even by Lakes/November expectations!”

“We loved our stay at Ash Cottage, located in a nice quiet area.”

“We have just spent an amazing week at Ash Cottage!”

“Ideal holiday home situated mid way between Windermere and Bowness with every amenity you require for a perfect holiday with lots of space and nice outdoor area to enjoy your evening refresher after a day out on the lakes.”

“The property was clean and well maintained.”

“Perfect location, everything you would need was at the cottage, really comfortable and well maintained.”

“Ash Cottage is lovely.”

“Good location and holiday accommodation.”

“We absolutely loved this property, would go back again.”

“One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in ,a very comfortable home from home.”

“Our second stay at Ash Cottage and we intend to return which says it all.”

“Immaculately clean and beautifully presented - felt like a real home from home - could have stayed longer!”

“Comfortable cottage with a well stocked kitchen and good facilities.”

“Absolutely loved our stay for Christmas at Ash Cottage - nice touch by the owners to leave us a Christmas gift.”

“Ash Cottage is a great holiday rental, it is clean, spacious, nicely decorated & well appointed.”

“Very good property, comfortable and a kitchen that was very well fitted out.”

“Lovely, comfortable, well equipped property in a quiet location but close to all amenities, easy walk up to Windermere or down to the lake.”

“The property was perfect.”

“Very comfortable house in a good location.”

“We stayed here in early November.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“A lovely place to stay.”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Ash Cottage.”

“Very comfortable cottage clean and well appointed .”

“A fabulous house with everything you need & more in a beautiful place.”

“We had a wonderful week in the Lakes and at Ash Cottage.”

“Ash Cottage is a beautiful property with a lovely garden, it’s ideally located for a short walk to the local shops, restaurants and attractions.”

“Kitchen had all you required living area and bedrooms were spacious but minor ...”

“Revamp of kitchen with Dishwasher makes Ash cottage complete only problem is ...”

“It was our 2nd stay in this cottage and it was very clean and fresh.”

“We all had a lovely holiday and Ash Cottage provided the perfect base for us to enjoy the Lakes”

“A lovely cottage, clean and well equipped with a real homely feel and a great back garden for catching the sun!”

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The property

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE