The Bird's Nest

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

5 Customer Review(s)

Joyce
October 2023

“Great location.”

Quirky layout of cottage, clean and comfortable. Kitchen is small but was ok for the two of us. Wraparound enclosed garden which is safe for your dog. Loved seeing the wild birds every morning. The only downside is the hot water pressure, bit slow. Would definitely return for another stay.

Quirky layout of cottage, clean and comfortable. Kitchen is small but was ok for the two of us. Wraparound enclosed garden which is safe for your dog. Loved seeing the wild birds every morning. The only downside is the hot water pressure, bit slow. Would definitely return for another stay.

- Joyce, October 2023
Denise October 2023

“The house was quite quirky- lots of doors, corridors and mirrors, but it was clean, comfortable and well equipped( could do with a potato peeler maybe) The dining area was quite small, ok for the 4 of us, but would be a squash for 6.”

Beds were comfy and the garden was pleasant. Issues for us were the main bedroom light and 2 bedside lights didn’t work (the 3rd one did), we had to crawl under the bed in the twin room to plug in the bedside light, we had to put new batteries in the tv remote and even then it was slow to respond and the instruction book and visitors book were hidden away in the seat in the conservatory, which we didn’t find till the last day.

- Denise, October 2023
Ian September 2023

“Really lovely stay in Birds Nest Cottage.”

The only gripe at all was that TV remote in master bedroom had no batteries so needed to share the ones for the living room remote

- Ian, September 2023
Joanna September 2023

“Lovely bungalow, everything you need and a great outdoor space.”

Kitchen is compact but with so many places to eat you shouldn't need to cook! A few light bulbs out in all rooms probably needs checking. We couldn't find keys to open the lounge door, or the middle bedroom. It would have been nice to open the lounge door. Our stay was very good despite that.

- Joanna, September 2023
Dawn August 2023

“It was a lovely place to stay, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.”

We have recommend it to family and friends if they go to the Lake District. The location was ideal for us and it was only a short walk to the shops, cafes and pubs although the walk back was uphill. We really enjoyed our stay.

- Dawn, August 2023

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Summary

Single-storey
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with gas fire
Conservatory
Garage
Underfloor heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, coffee machine
Smart TV, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and travel cot available
Off-road parking for 1 in front of the garage, along with roadside parking
Enclosed, wrap-around garden with patio, lawn, several sets of furniture, and a chimenea
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Note: The washer/dryer is housed in the garage
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Resting in a prime position upon the cusp of Bowness-On-Windermere in Cumbria is The Bird's Nest, a delightful, three-bedroom bungalow. Well-positioned near a hub of amenities and attractions, enveloped by the Lake District National Park, The Bird's Nest offers a well-equipped base for a family of six, looking to enjoy the countryside with their furry companion in tow. Park up off-road or to the roadside, before travelling through the enclosed, wrap-around garden, ideal for alfresco mealtimes and late-night tipples. Step indoors to locate the compact yet well-equipped kitchen, where you can prepare meals to be enjoyed around the formal dining table. The sitting room offers a homely base to unwind, socialise and catch up with your favourite programmes, featuring an electric fire for those cooler nights. Catch some rest from one of three bedrooms on offer, including a king-size with TV and en-suite, a double, and a twin, all serviced by the bathroom. Enjoy a fresh coffee in the suntrap conservatory, with views out to the garden and its pretty blooms, before heading into the town to stock up on the essentials and to dine out, with a wealth of amenities on your doorstep. Ideal for all the family, head to The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, tour the Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, or take to Lake Windermere, by boat, kayak, or paddleboard, each offering breath-taking views of the Lakes. Travel north towards Ambleside for a day out filled with charm and nature, firstly stopping off at The Bridge House, followed by a visit to Stock Ghyll Force waterfall and Borrans Park, with Rydal Cave, and the River Rothay Grasmere Foot Bridge resting higher up to reach Grasmere and its attractions. With Kendal nearby, where you can tour Kendal Museum, practise your swing at Kendal Golf Club, or discover the remains of Kendal Castle, there's plenty to see and do from The Bird's Nest.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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

“Great location.”

“The house was quite quirky- lots of doors, corridors and mirrors, but it was clean, comfortable and well equipped( could do with a potato peeler maybe) The dining area was quite small, ok for the 4 of us, but would be a squash for 6.”

“Really lovely stay in Birds Nest Cottage.”

“Lovely bungalow, everything you need and a great outdoor space.”

“It was a lovely place to stay, clean, comfortable and had everything we needed.”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE