Hayloft

4.2★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
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

21 Customer Review(s)

Kian
July 2024

“The property was exactly as described.”

It was very clean and everything was very clear to us on arrival. Would definitely recommend

It was very clean and everything was very clear to us on arrival. Would definitely recommend

- Kian, July 2024

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are pleased that you found the property to be clean and enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back to the Lake District again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Julie May 2024

“Having stayed at the Hayloft many years ago, it was a shame to return to it in this way.”

The booking was last minute, but after a few hours delay we were assured it was ready for guests. On arrival we found it full of cobwebs and dead insects like it had been empty for a while. The kitchen was like a crime scene with what we hope was red sauce and not blood stains on the tiles, the walls, the floors, the cupboards and the cooker hood. The cupboards were full of crockery and glasses which were stained and greasy to the touch with obvious food residue on them. Worst still the pillow cases had either blood or more red sauce on them which was not the ideal start to a first night holiday rest. A day cleaning most of this up ourselves and running the dishwasher a few times helped make things satisfactory. An offer of a ‘repeat’ clean was declined as we had planned a short escape for peace and privacy. Feel reluctant to leave a poor review for a place we previously loved, but the photographs show that the return was far from the standard we expected to come back to.

- Julie, May 2024

The owners of Hayloft are extremely disappointed to receive this feedback as it relates to the cleaning and linen that are both services that they purchase through Lakelovers. The owners would like to offer their apologies to the customer for any distress caused and the negative impact this had on their stay. The owners have raised the cleaning and linen issues with Lakelovers who have accepted that on this occasion their usual high standards were not achieved. Lakelovers did try to react to the situation during the customers stay however the customer didn't want to have anymore disruption to what was supposed to be a relaxing break in the countryside. Lakelovers have reached out to the customer and compensated them for the impact this had on their stay. Lakelovers have given the property owner their full assurance that both the provision of linen and the cleaning at Hayloft has been reviewed and that there will not be any future issues. Property Owner
Owen August 2023

“Hair dryer would have been handy.”

Basic things like, washing liquid, kitchen roll, foil or clingfilm

- Owen, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We take all comments on board. As the property is self catering, these things are not always provided. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Sandy August 2023

“Loved the hayloft, good for walking either into Windermere one way or Bo’ness the other way,could do with a fan as it’s very hot, also weeds at the front door not very welcoming, apart from that we loved it.”

- Sandy, August 2023
Neil March 2022

“After a long drive we arrived to find that the property had not been cleaned.”

The main bin in the living room was full along with rubbish in the bathroom and bedroom bins. The bedding had not been replaced nor had the towels. There was washing up on the side. We were asked to vacate the premises do that cleaning could be arranged. The stay itself was pleasant. We would recommend that the TV is replaced as it has lines down the right side and across the bottom quarter of the screen. We would also recommend that the main settee is replaced as it offers no support at all. Premises is well suited to explore the South lakes area but we are not able to recommend it to others

- Neil, March 2022

We are glad you enjoyed your recent holiday but sorry to hear you were not completely happy with Hayloft. The cleaning was unfortunately a genuine mistake with our housekeeping department and we can only apologise for this. However we did offer £20 for refreshments whilst this oversight was remedied (which you refused) The apartment was ready for you to enjoy at 4.20 pm which is 20 minutes later than Lakelovers official check in time of 4.00 pm but again we apologise for this unfortunate mistake. As regards to the settee we have never received negative comments before but your feedback has been noted. The TV is under 2 years old and was in good working order for the previous guests so we can only assume it’s a recent fault. Property Owner
Jessica February 2022

“We enjoyed our stay, it is a lovely place, plenty of space to relax and cook in and felt very private.”

Some more loo roll would be nice and maybe some spray to clean kitchen surfaces.

- Jessica, February 2022
Sylvia September 2021

“On the whole the accommodation was good, warm and roomy.”

Location was excellent: easy parking and everywhere within reasonable walking distance. Comfortable bed. A good supply of crockery and glasses etc. A negative was that there is a velux window right above the bed, so when it rains during the night it is very noisy. Another visitor mentioned the launderette in their feedback. We did not have any problems at all and wouldn't have known we were above the launderette. Unfortunately we left an item at the property and the staff were very helpful in having it returned.

- Sylvia, September 2021
Steven September 2021

“The Hayloft was exactly what the pictures describe We had no problems with the Laundry place next door as in other reviews If you had any worries all you have to do is open the windows on the other side as there are plenty of windows to choose from.”

The Hayloft was a really nice place to stay and close to all the amenities you could wish for.

- Steven, September 2021
Alex September 2021

“Great location and really comfy bed, though the blinds aren’t too effective if you fancy a lie in.”

Suggestion to add an iron and a clothes maiden would be handy.

- Alex, September 2021
Jillian September 2021

“Nobody informed us that property was joined on to a launderette which was noisy at times.”

The bedding was certainly well below standard,ill fitting,wrong size duvet cover,certainly not fit for purpose and having no fastenings.Despite these few annoyances it was a lovely trendy apartment and we had a great time.

- Jillian, September 2021
Callum August 2021

“Some fixtures in the property, specifically the window handles and kitchen cabinets are loose and appear damaged.”

- Callum, August 2021
Jamie August 2021

“Don’t get me wrong, this is a lovely loft apartment with good facilities and we enjoyed our stay in it.”

Great location; quiet and handy for Windermere and Bowness. Slight negatives: Cleanliness was ok but there was a general feeling that it doesn’t get a thorough clean between stays; for example, when we moved the luggage chest to use as a coffee table, it was very clearly dirty around it. There are blinds on the roof windows, but they don’t actually block out any light. That’s fine in the main living area, but if the suns up at 0500hrs the bedroom is in daylight, particularly as there is a roof window directly above the bed. Star gazers may enjoy it, but there should be an option to blackout the room! TV aerial lead is too short; if the TV is pivoted to be viewed from the two seater, it pulls on the aerial cable and sometimes loses the connection. It’s not 5 star unless it’s perfect!

- Jamie, August 2021
Polly July 2021

“We had a lovely 1 week stay at Hayloft in August.”

It's a great place and a fab location. The road it's on is fairly quiet so there was always a space to park and it's only a short walk to the main area of Windermere. We stayed during a heatwave week and as it's an attic conversion it was pretty hot up there! However, the window above the bed is perfect so there's always a slight breeze at night. 100% recommend.

- Polly, July 2021
Martin July 2021

“The Hayloft is decorated and furnished to a high standard.”

.Unfortunately the premises next door is a commercial laundrette. Working 7days a week from 7am -7pm. The laundry dryer ventilation system is aimed at the same level , to the sky lights at the hayloft ... The fibres and warm air , from the flues fill the hayloft, therefore you must close all skylights in the property, not ideal, when the outside temperature is 29 degrees. With no balcony or outside area the hayloft is very restrictive .

- Martin, July 2021

Thank you for taking the time to offer feedback after your recent stay at Hayloft. We are glad to hear you had a lovely week in the Lakes. The private launderette next door is a fledgling business and was unaware their extractors were interfering with Hayloft’s customers enjoyment. Once it was brought to their attention they kindly repositioned them and fitted silencers on them to remove any disturbance they may have caused. The launderette is open normal working hours of 9am – 6pm. The property location means it has no outdoor space as per the website. Property Owner
Ian June 2021

“Directions to property need updating.”

No Lakelovers office next door and fireplace shop now a laundry. Makes it less easy to spot the front door. The laundry that is now next door is quite obtrusive. The machines start between 8 and 9 everyday until the evening and can be heard in the hayloft. If the skylights on that side of the property are left open, then the warm air and fluff from the vents gets blown in. This reduces the”luxury “ feel of the apartment and meant we could not leave them open during what was thankfully a very hot week. A small coffee table would be handy as would a clothes horse as the washing machine has no drying function (that I could see). No instructions on rubbish or recycling so brought the plastic home.

- Ian, June 2021

Thank you for taking the time to give feedback on your recent stay at Hayloft. We are glad to hear you had a wonderful stay and rated it 4/5. We thank you for your comments, your feedback helps us to make improvements where needed. We have looked at the directions today and amended them slightly to make them more direct. The Lakelovers Maintenance/Housekeeping office which used to be located next door has moved to Ambleside and a private launderette is now in place of Cumbria Fireplaces and they are open business hours 9am â 6pm. We are sorry this change in business next door affected your stay at Hayloft. Hayloft does not have a dryer for space reasons however a drying horse is stored in the cupboard next to the TV in the property, we are sorry you could not locate this. There is also no recycling at Hayloft, however for future reference Booths Supermarket collects Plastic, Cardboard and Paper Recycling and in Broad Street Car Park in Windermere they collect glass, cans, paper and cardboard. Thanks again for your comments and we hope we can welcome you back to the lakes in the future Property Owner
Toby April 2021

“This place is genuinely so nice, I think the swanky kitchen and bathroom have got to be the standouts.”

- Toby, April 2021
Mark December 2020

“A very nice 'cottage'.”

It was perfect for what we wanted - a cosy cottage for two within walking distance of the shops and pubs / bars etc. in Windermere. Woodburning stove very good. Bed very comfortable. Excellent bath and shower. We'll definitely consider coming back to the Hayloft in the future. Thank you. Nb. thanks to Karl and your services team who managed to open a broken washing machine on the day of our departure and retrieve our clothes which were still in the machine! The guys came over very quickly. Much appreciated.

- Mark, December 2020
Mrs Bavester Sep 2018

“Excellent apartment that was very comfortable.”

Good location in a quiet street within walking distance to Windemere and Bowness. Loved the Lake District and hope to visit again soon.

- Mrs Bavester, Sep 2018
Mr Jackson Oct 2016

“Location, quality and ambience of the property.”

- Mr Jackson, Oct 2016
Mr Pell Sep 2016

“The location is ideal, walking distance for Bowness as well as all the amenities for Windermere.”

The layout and decor is fabulous, very high quality and we very much relaxed during our stay here. Definitely coming back to the Hayloft. The pub around the corner also serves great food too.

- Mr Pell, Sep 2016
Mr Thompson May 2015

“This is our first time visiting the Lake District and we couldn’t think of anything negative about the area or our property.”

The hayloft was exceptional for its location, cleanliness and facilities total value for money. Everyone we met were so friendly and helpful and will be booking again

- Mr Thompson, May 2015

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Summary

Over 1 floor
1 x king size bedroom, 1 x bathroom with separate shower cubicle
Lounge
Fantastic kitchen with dining area
On street parking
Centrally placed Lakeland retreat
Gas central heating
Wood burning stove
Complimentary bed linen and towels
Luxury bathroom with designer slipper bath & separate monsoon shower cubicle
Electric oven & halogen hob
Dishwasher
Microwave
Fridge & freezer
Washer / dryer
Wi-Fi
On street parking
Short breaks available

The property

This captivating contemporary Lakeland retreat sits in a residential location, a stone's throw from the heart of picturesque Windermere village providing a central and convenient hideaway for any special occasion. Completed in traditional Lakeland barn style externally, in keeping with the locality, but step inside and you'll fall in love with this light and airy converted barn loft. A plethora of old oak beams and a mix of carpeted and Amtico floorings contrast sumptuous, deep-cushioned furnishings and crisp traditional walls which carry throughout, the traditional woodburning stove provides for cosy nights in, cooks will be delighted in this state of the art kitchen, and the central location for easy eating out. The stylish bedroom is complete with star gazing window and not forgetting the luxurious bathroom with designer slipper bath and separate monsoon shower cubicle, perfect for long soaks and invigorating hosings after a hard day on the fells. Accommodation in detail Open traditional entrance porch, entrance hallway with staircase to Hayloft. This property is mostly open-plan throughout with windows all round, there are two living areas, one with woodburning stove and leather furnishings and the other designed for quiet reading. Due to the converted loft there is restricted headroom in places. The state of the art kitchen is open plan to the living area and provides everything you need all wrapped up in Granite. The king size bedroom is full of light and space and even has a star gazing strategically positioned window. The luxurious bathroom is complete with designer slipper bath and separate monsoon shower cubicle. On lane parking. Location Only a few miles from Lake Windermere itself, Windermere village is a charming and vibrant village at the heart of the Lakes. Only a short drive from the M6, and with good train links from Oxenholme, couples can easily meet up here and will find the village a fantastic Lake District self-catering base for trips throughout the National Park. The friendly village centre is a delightful community to settle into - tasty cafes, local shops, excellent Booths supermarket, traditional Lakeland pubs and plenty of picturesque Lake District walks from your door. You must walk up Orrest Head during your stay; the views over Lake Windermere are spectacular. Walk or drive a few miles from your Windermere self-catering apartment, just down the road to Bowness, and you'll find even more to entertain - a wider range of restaurants, shops, pubs and trendy bars, plus the boating activity of Windermere lake shore. Hayloft is situated in a convenient but cosy and romantic position above business premises.Why not take a cruise on the lake to Ambleside or Lakeside?

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

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Boeness offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. you can enjoy a trip to the 'Windermere Jetty Museum' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property was exactly as described.”

“Having stayed at the Hayloft many years ago, it was a shame to return to it in this way.”

“Hair dryer would have been handy.”

“Loved the hayloft, good for walking either into Windermere one way or Bo’ness the other way,could do with a fan as it’s very hot, also weeds at the front door not very welcoming, apart from that we loved it.”

“After a long drive we arrived to find that the property had not been cleaned.”

“We enjoyed our stay, it is a lovely place, plenty of space to relax and cook in and felt very private.”

“On the whole the accommodation was good, warm and roomy.”

“The Hayloft was exactly what the pictures describe We had no problems with the Laundry place next door as in other reviews If you had any worries all you have to do is open the windows on the other side as there are plenty of windows to choose from.”

“Great location and really comfy bed, though the blinds aren’t too effective if you fancy a lie in.”

“Nobody informed us that property was joined on to a launderette which was noisy at times.”

“Some fixtures in the property, specifically the window handles and kitchen cabinets are loose and appear damaged.”

“Don’t get me wrong, this is a lovely loft apartment with good facilities and we enjoyed our stay in it.”

“We had a lovely 1 week stay at Hayloft in August.”

“The Hayloft is decorated and furnished to a high standard.”

“Directions to property need updating.”

“This place is genuinely so nice, I think the swanky kitchen and bathroom have got to be the standouts.”

“A very nice 'cottage'.”

“Excellent apartment that was very comfortable.”

“Location, quality and ambience of the property.”

“The location is ideal, walking distance for Bowness as well as all the amenities for Windermere.”

“This is our first time visiting the Lake District and we couldn’t think of anything negative about the area or our property.”

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About the location

WINDERMERE