Lakestone Cottage

Our second time at Lakestone Cottage and a great stay once more.

We love the location of the house being close to the centre but also in a nice quiet residential area with easy access to quieter local walks. Each room is large with lots of space to relax and really feel at home. Only reason not 5* is that the sofas are quiet uncomfortable so we found ourselves watching our iPad in bed when we wanted to relax at night and the house is lacking with some kitchen basics. All in all a great stay and we would return for sure.

Generally had a lovely stay at the cottage however it is very basic, house is very clean inside and powerful shower.

Beds were comfy however they do feel slightly on a slant so felt a little strange (though I imagine little can be done about this), the sofas could do with updating in terms of being comfortable, extra cushions and some blankets wouldn’t go a miss for the evenings! It was a lovely weekend weather wise but the outside furniture seems as though it’s not been cleaned since winter therefore unusable for us and generally outside the property is a little rundown. Trays in the oven were lined with tinfoil however there was no tinfoil left to replace these throughout the weekend.

Some comfier living room sofas would make this a perfect stay, but when you are in the lakes you are out and about walking so not that big of a deal!

We loved it.

The interior of the property was modern , comfortable, well-equipped & clean.

Unfortunately Lakestone Cottage lacked 'kerb appeal' as the porch and outer door, as well as the back door, were in need of renovation and painting. Such a pity when the rest of the property was so nicely decorated & fresh. The location was great with a local shop & large park literally at the top of the road. Upper Windermere was just a 10-15 minute walk away with lower Windermere also within walking distance.

Lovely property.

Great location close to both Boweness and Windermere. Nice to have a shop and park on the doorstep. Our dog loved the park. The property was great only issues were the porch door would not close. We were not able to access the internet, code on the router was not connecting. We attempted to contact Sykes and got really frustrated with the robot response.It was not an emergency. We got a reply two days into our stay saying they had tried to contact us , despite having no missed calls.It would be nice to speak to a human.

A really comfortable cottage , lots of parking and a great location.

Everything you could possibly need . We had a lovely break and didn't want to leave.

Wifi code would be helpful External of cottage requires upkeep

Lovely warm cottage.

Immaculately clean, plenty of kitchen utensils & no problem parking 2 cars outside on the street. We had a lovely stay & I wouldn’t hesitate to book again if I was looking to stay in Windermere

Lovely property ideal place for local shops pubs and cafè.

Walking distance to the lake so saves on parking fees also parking outside no problem, great property.

The cottage was lovely and clean and well maintained.

The cottage was in a lovely quiet location, with only a 10 minute walk to either Windermere or Bo'ness. Only issue we had was that the beds and pillows were soft and uncomfortable.

Alles vorhanden was man braucht.

Was nicht beschrieben war dass eine french Press Kaffeemaschine existiert. Die ist aber nur ein minimaler Mangel . Entfernung zum Ortskern ca. 10 Minuten Fußweg.

There was no hoover and the sofas are really uncomfortable but apart from that everything was wonderful!

Easy check in, really clean and lots of kitchen utensils, fast internet and free parking just outside.

The property was very nice but there were a few issues that could have improved our stay.

Firstly whilst the downstairs is nicely furnished we found the sofas in the living room were uncomfortable and tired looking and meant we could not sit down late to watch a film and relax in the evening. The bathroom was lovely, excellent shower and deep bath perfect after a long day walking. It was really clean, however, the light didnt work. I called up to report this and was told someone could be sent out to fix it quickly, however it meant we would have to stay in and wait which we were not willing to do on our holiday, this should have been checked before we entered the property. Bedrooms were large and comfortable with good storage space and the little office room is a nice touch. It would be handy to have a vacuum cleaner in the property as there is carpets and a rug. Good location and no issues with parking. It was easy and accessible for the surrounding areas and just a short walk into Windermere or Bowness.

We didn't realise at the time of booking that the cottage was on a housing estate& at the top of a steep babk, OK for walking down to centre, but not walking back as we're inour 70's.

the interior was really clean & comfortable but the exterior was in need of repair, wooden door frame rotting door paint peeing off & scratched, windows dirty which on first appearance was a bit off putting, but couldn't fault inside

The property was clean and tidy, Walking distance to Lake and Windermere town.

Property not far from a little gem of a pub Brookside Inn. They do lovely meals there. The Crafty Baa pub in town is well worth a visit. Inn all we had a lovely stay.

We loved our stay at Lakestone Cottage.

It was well equipped, very clean and in a great location. We’ll definitely be booking again in the future.

Lovely house.

Great location in Windermere. All very clean. Kitchen and bathroom looked nearly new! Had a lovely stay

The house and location was great.

Maybe the only complaint would be that the beds were on the small size but everything else was great.

House was well decorated and clean and in a good location as a five minute walk into Windermere centre and fifteen minutes to Bowness.

A good house.

The property is in a fabulous location, walkable distance from the town.

It was immaculate and had everything we needed. It would have been nice to have some tea and coffee as a welcome hamper perhaps but thankfully we did bring our own. The matress was comfy but the bed itself didn’t feel very stable and will need updating at some point. But overall a really lovely stay!

Really sad actually - we stayed at this house a couple of years ago and it was good.

We’ve used your service for years and we’ve never had such a bad experience before. Makes us rethink the company we use. Maybe we’ll try Laik or someone else next time. Front door was in bad state of repair and made the house look dilapidated. Furniture was slightly broken - sofa arm broken. Drawers broken. Wardrobe shelf broken. Beds small and uncomfortable. Baby cot had mould on it. Broken hair dryer. Shower head fell off and hit me on the head - managed to get it back on but the threads on the screw are broken. Rug smelled badly of wet dog and was coming apart. Baby highchair was filthy. Bad attention to detail - lack of hooks for drying coats etc at the front door. Back gate doesn’t open easily to put out the rubbish. Sorry to say but it’s put us off using lakelovers! We tried to contact you using the chat but it wasn’t working.

Lakestone cottage is beautifully decorated inside, the outside could do with a lick of paint but the location was within easy walking distance to windermere and bowness

Hi, Internally the property has been renovated beautifully but the two sofas in the living room are incredibly uncomfortable to sit on for any more than a minute or so.

In addition we could not access the property wi-fi, there was no information book within the cottage, and the phone number given in the arrival email was no use, nor was there any reply to my email asking for the password. This was a real issue as it was impossible to get a signal for 4G or even 5G with our phones while in the cottage. The exterior of the property also needs spruced up but ultimately that did not affect our holiday the way my previous comments did.

We had a wonderful 4-night stay in this charming cottage.

It was the perfect base for exploring the beautiful Lake District, offering a warm and comfortable place to return to after chilly April days. The cottage was as described, and our young family enjoyed our time there. While the sofa could have been a bit more comfortable, that's a minor detail in an otherwise fantastic stay. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a Lake District getaway!

Fabulous Cottage , kitchen had everything we needed .

Smart Tv was excellent too . Beautiful bathroom amazing shower . The whole house was decorated really well . Having the small enclosed garden at the back was a bonus with the dog . Only a 29 minute walk to Bowness, 10 minute walk into Windermere. The only negatives were the bed mattress could be better and the sofa’s downstairs were not the comfiest. However I will definitely be using Lakestone again .

Had a lovely time staying in the cottage for a long weekend!

The kitchen was very well equipped. If you’re planning on coming here, then I recommend bringing extra toilet roll (as mentioned in other reviews) the plug in the bath is also still broken so it drain’s constantly when you’re in it. Also bear in mind that logs are not provided for the fire which we didn’t mind going to get but would’ve been nice to know ahead of time so we were better prepared. The cottage is beautiful and we hope to return in the future.

Thank you for a lovely stay.

The cottage was exceptionally clean and has everything you need for a self catering stay. Location was great. Will definitely use again

The cottage is a great location to Windermere, a short walk see’s you amongst the shops and cafe’s.

The beds were warn and uncomfortable, the bedding was ripped. The sofa’s were also quite creaky and uncomfortable. The bathroom is very nice, although much like a previous review - the plug in the bath doesn’t work. I tried to have a bath and it was a waste of time. However, it would seem that flagging these issues don’t really make change, there is still only 4 cups, 4 folks, no toilet rolls and we only had two towels left for us. The cottage is pleasant, it’s nicely done inside and the fire is lovely after a day on the Fells. A shame that the company/owners don’t react to the negatives to improve this stay for others. The reviews are at least a heads up to the next guests that they can’t expect a comfortable sleep or hot bath.

Broken mirror in the bathroom is dangerous.

Shower has a weird window that juts out, very easy to bang you elbows on it when showering. Bath plughole didn't work, so no relaxing bath! Summer duvets in -4°C in January. 4 forks and 4 mugs in the whole house, 2 random wine glasses, but 10 prosecco glasses? Only 3 chairs for the dinner table in a 4 person listing house - Had a foldy chair under the stairs but not very nice for paying customers, is it? No kitchen roll provided at all, and only 1 toilet roll for 4 people for a week. No frosting on bathroom window so you have to put the blinds down every single time you go to the toilet! Form over function as the house looks great on arrival, but the moment you scratch the surface it becomes obvious it's missing even the most basic things. Would not go back, and we are always coming to Windermere for work, but there are better places for the price.

Stayed at Lakestone in November 2022.

Like the decorating that's been done downstairs and to the room on the 2nd floor, big improvement. First impressions count so maybe tidy the appearance of the front garden and a new porch door. Comfortable, clean cottage.

Always nervous to book cottages as standard can so vary but this cottage was absolutely perfect for us.

4 of us and a dog had plenty of space and good facilities. Reading previous reviews I took things such as loo roll, bin bags, sponge etc but seemed the company had listened to feedback and all were available. One improvement could be more than one set of cutlery/glasses and a welcome pack of milk and tea would have been appreciated. Thank you

Could have just done with a fact sheet/welcome note with some instructions on facilites, procedure for check out etc…

Fantastic location, property as described.

Very clean when we arrived which was appreciated, bedding and towels good quality. Very minor improvements - the front porch, door, guttering all need some TLC - they definitely don’t match the quality of the interior of the property. Equally, some little extras (eg. washing up brush, more toilet rolls) would have been appreciated! Brilliant stay overall - and wouldn’t put us off booking again!

Lovely cottage.

Very clean and really happy with stay. We chose the place as dog friendly and pleased you couldn’t tell dogs stayed here before. Easy to find and parking was great. Only suggestions would be that a welcome pack would have been nice about the place rather than signs on wall. Maybe some milk in fridge or few goodies? Other places have this and is a nice touch. The other reviews about the appearance outside property are correct as look unloved but we stayed in October so no need to sit out.

The settees in the front room both need a deep clean , they are both quite heavily stained .

One of the steps down from the house to the back yard was complymissing and had been put to the side which is quite hazardous . The house itself inside other than the sofas is really nice , we’ll decorated and very clean .

On approach the property looks like it needs maintenance.

Peeling paint back and front. Rotting guttering, broken step on the rear. The back yard was not appealing and the garden furniture needed cleaning. The inside was spotless modern and comfortable. The only things missing were a pair of scissors in the kitchen, a mirror and hairdryer in the upstairs bedroom. Unfortunately we had to call Sykes because the shower wasn’t draining properly. This was dealt with immediately to our satisfaction straight away.

We had a great stay with our Golden Retriever at Lakestone Cottage it was ideal for access to both Windermere & Bowness with loads of options for walks.

The cottage itself was lovely & spotless when we arrived would highly recommend & we hope to be back soon

We really enjoyed our stay, the house suited our needs well!

We loved that we could control the heating and could make it perfect for us. The house was spotlessly clean. We loved the location and it suited us well. The only downside for us was the sofas & beds weren’t as comfortable as we’d hoped, although this wouldn’t stop us from booking again. Great park up the road for taking the dog to the toilet as he wasn’t a huge fan of the garden (lots of gravel). Would certainly recommend the cottage to others and reconsider booking for the future; thank you.

Amazing location, extremely clean, warm and comfortable cottage.

Everything you need for a holiday. Lovely bathroom and spacious bedrooms Short 10 mins walk into Windermere and 20 min walk to Bowness (steep hill). We had snow, rain and sunshine on our break so nice to come back to the cottage at the end of the day and be warm and comfortable. Thank you

Well maintained property in a good location nearby to Windermere centre (5-10 mins walk) and Bowness (20 mins) with lots of shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.

Small shop at end of street for any essentials. Fabulously clean and tidy. Comfy beds. Well stocked kitchen, had everything we needed for our stay and a decent sized table and chairs for 4 to eat at. Free reign to adjust heating as necessary which was great and house warmed up very quickly. 2 lovely double bedrooms and a large bathroom with separate shower and bath. Our girls used the small TV room upstairs too. Parking was fine, right outside property for unloading etc. Small yard at rear with table and chairs for the warmer months. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Beautiful cottage and very pleasant stay.

Easy booking and hassle free stay.

It's a beautiful cottage throughout, with everything required for a comfortable stay.

It was very clean throughout. We stayed during the extreme heat and due to having a dog we stayed indoors during the hottest time of the day and found the property cooling. There were plenty of games,DVD's and books to keep us occupied. I thought I read prior to going that tea towels weren't provided but when we arrived, there were two provided together with a cleaning pack containing a dish wash cloth, scourer, black bin liner, and dishwasher tablets. I took my own dishwashing liquid and paper kitchen towels but that's something I always do. The kitchen is also suitably stocked with every type of pot/pan you require to prepare your own food unless, of course, you prefer to take out. There's a large 60/40 fridge freezer which is more than adequate for a week for 4 persons. There was even a bowl for the dog. There is a small cloakroom off the kitchen that housed the washing machine, hoover, iron, ironing board, mop, washing basket, pegs, high chair, and outside seating cushions. The small backyard is covered in shingle and had a garden table and four chairs. The parasol was found in the outhouse which is secured and opened with the same code as the keysafe at the front of the property. The bathroom was huge and gorgeous with a very deep bath and a separate walk-in shower with plenty of towels provided. There were two toilet rolls provided, so if you require any more you'd have to either bring them or purchase them. There was also a small amount of liquid soap in the bathroom however I'm not sure whether this is provided or whether it had been left by a previous guest. My advice would be to bring your own, just in case. Both bedrooms were a good size and each had double beds, a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. There were plenty of coat hangers in each wardrobe which was refreshing as usually, I find they are lacking in holiday properties. A hairdryer and diffuser were found in the chest of drawers on the first floor. I even noted a travel cot under the bed. The bedrooms are on separate floors and on the top floor is a small office-type room housing a desk, chair, futon and wall-mounted tv. My teenage daughter loved it and spent time reading there. The property is situated about a 10-15 min walk from the centre of Windermere and a 25 min walk from Bowness. There is an incline to get to the property from Windermere but it isn't too steep and as someone with a heart issue I didn't find it difficult. However, depending on the route you take, the incline from Bowness is much more difficult and anyone infirm may find it a challenge. There is a corner shop at the end of the road for any essentials you may need. I have three small criticisms and that would be in regard to:- 1. The double bed on the first floor. It's quite soft and whenever my husband turned in the bed the movement was so great it woke me up. 2. A tall mirror would be beneficial on the 2nd floor - there was only a small cosmetic mirror provided. 3. The first aid kit needs to be replenished. One of us developed a blister and need a plaster but there were none in the kit. It's a super property and a great base from which to explore the area and I would definitely return and highly recommend it.

Lovely cottage inside everything you could possibly need , The outside is not dog or child friendly re: pebbles in the backyard.

Neighbourhood very quiet area and close to all amenities. Windows could do with a clean outside too. I thought you had until 10 am on your departure day, it was just after 9.30 when we departed as soon as we got in the car a woman was out of her car and down the steps. As you have to leave the house as you find it, it will only take an hour at the most to tidy round and remake the bed so why you can’t actually get into the cottage until 4 PM I’ve no idea. Obviously crockery pots pans and glasses aren’t checked we found a dirty pan and 2 drinking glasses one with a crack and another with a bad chip . Oh and one last point lovely shower but rather slippery.

Very comfortable stay.

House really nice done to high standards. Even better it is pet friendly as often pet friendly accommodation is not as fresh and nice.

My partner and I, alongside our dog absolutely loved our stay and no doubt we will be back to visit!

It was our first time visiting the lake district so wanted to be in the heart of Windermere, easy reach of amenities and plenty of walks on our doorstop. Lakestone Cottage offered exactly that! No issues with parking, nice quiet on street parking. Accommodation was immaculate. Thank you for a lovely stay

The cottage was perfect, it was beautiful, clean and had all the amenities and much more.

Excellent location also. Lots of recommend places to visit by the owners which was very helpful for us to take our 7 month old puppy. Would most certainly recommend, had a very comfortable & enjoying stay.

A lovely, well maintained cottage with everything you could need.

Good location for walking into Windermere and Bowness.

Lovely cottage in a great location, excellent new kitchen and a great bathroom with extra large bath to soak away in

Really enjoyed my stay the property was well maintained clean and good value.

Very quiet little house in the middle of Windermere.

Comfortable and very clean. Excellent base in the Lakes.

The outside is not all that well lit.

It was suggested to bring a torch which was helpful to know but the steps outside would be helpful to have some lights.

Cottage was lovely.

Could do with some TLC. In need of a fresh coat of paint throughout and new carpets.

This property is in need of some love and attention.

The front garden is overgrown and does not have a seat outside as the image suggests. The paint and gloss work inside is looking tired and the carpet needs a good clean. The oven does not shut properly (I did contact prior to my arrival to ensure this was fixed since it was flagged up by a previous guest…it has not been fixed. The door issues however have been resolved). The shower would overflow and needs the drains unclogging. The toilet seat hinge snapped while we were there. It looked corroded so couldn’t be helped but seemed like another example of this house needing some maintainable. The mattresses on the bed were extremely uncomfortable and when we stripped the beds I was mortified to see the state of the quilt we had slept in.

Very disappointed with this cottage.

The pictures used to advertise the property must be very old and do not show a true representation of the current state. The advertised ‘Enclosed rear patio / garden with patio furniture’ are not as pictured. The patio areas are covered with weeds and the furniture has gone. There is not a ‘Secure bike shed’ as listed. The lock- up in the back yard had old furniture and logs in it so there is nowhere to keep bicycles safely. There were no mattress protectors on the beds and the provided bed linen was of poor quality. The oven was broken and although this had been reported by two sets of guests prior to us, nothing had been done about it. The crockery is not the same as that pictured, instead there is old chipped crockery with cracked glazing, totally unhygienic. There has clearly been a change of ownership and the new owner hasn’t redecorated or spent much time making the cottage comfortable and there has been no quality control by the cottage company. I would not recommend at all.

While generally satisfactory it failed in the following: 1.

The fire extinguisher validity was years out of date. 2. The first aid kit validity was years out of date, a pack of bandages was partially used. 3. While there was a fire blanket it was not in the kitchen and rather was on a shelf in another room, time would be lost locating it. As it was not fixed to the wall it would require two hands to access. 4. On arrival a number of cups, plates and glasses were chipped and/or cracked. 5. Not all of the pillows had pillow protectors and only one bed had a mattress protector. 6. The oven door could not be closed and although this had been reported by the previous occupant and by ourselves during our stay, it remained unresolved. 7. The draining board area is of poor quality and water does not drain leaving crockery sitting in puddles. It simply require a dish draining rack to be supplied. 8. The most serious issue, faulty door locks, was resolved within 48 hours of us reporting it. However it is of concern that the previous occupants had reported this earlier. The housekeeper used the key she left in the key safe. She would have been aware the outer front door lock was faulty. The back door was impossible to open and had seized up. It is surprising this had also not been noticed by the housekeeper and reported.

Hi, There are couple issues we had with the property that we feel we should bring to your attention.

Firstly, we had a major issue with locking and unlocking the main entrance door, which needs to be sorted as this could be a fire exit hazard. Secondly, the main oven door did not close properly, which we didn’t use as it released heat and shouldn’t be used especially around children. The rest of the property was well maintained, comfortable and clean. Best regards Jonathan Hostler