Thorndale

4.6★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

Mark
November 2024

“We had a lovely stay at Thorndale.”

Gorgeous property, comfortable and cosy. Ideally situated between Windermere Village and Bowness. No complaints, just a couple of ideas, perhaps a tray would be a good addition to the well equipped kitchen. Especially taking drinks and snacks upstairs. A small supply of kindling/wood would be a bonus, although the gas fire was definitely a good addition. A couple of cleaning products would be useful, just a general purpose spray and perhaps toilet cleaner. Otherwise everything was perfect for ...

Gorgeous property, comfortable and cosy. Ideally situated between Windermere Village and Bowness. No complaints, just a couple of ideas, perhaps a tray would be a good addition to the well equipped kitchen. Especially taking drinks and snacks upstairs. A small supply of kindling/wood would be a bonus, although the gas fire was definitely a good addition. A couple of cleaning products would be useful, just a general purpose spray and perhaps toilet cleaner. Otherwise everything was perfect for our stay and would definitely like to return

- Mark, November 2024
Karl September 2024

“Had a few issues that the previous group had obviously caused but the main thing was the plumbing which was sorted out by the owner promptly, other than that a beautiful house in a fantastic location, would highly recommend.”

- Karl, September 2024
Jen February 2024

“Thorndale is a wonderful holiday home!”

Everything was perfect.

- Jen, February 2024
Lorraine September 2023

“This is a property I cannot pick fault with, our second time here and booked again for next year!”

It is spacious with large tasteful rooms, the kitchen is well equipped and as we were fortunate enough to have a hot sunny week the garden is beautiful to still and relax in. Location is great with a short walk to either the walk or the shops. A fantastic base for a Lakes holiday.

- Lorraine, September 2023
Uwe May 2023

“We were a party of 5.”

This property was absolutely fabulous. With lots of space, a perfect equipped kitchen and garden furniture for our comfort. There is only one little complaint. One of us is a passionated gardener and was a bit disappointed when we came back on one day and the lawn was freshly cut. He would have loved to do that himself :-). We would definitely recommend Thorndale and would try to book it again for our next visit in the Lake District.

- Uwe, May 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed the property and look forward to welcoming you in the future. Owner Relations Expert Property Owner
Diane November 2022

“Thorndale was a superb property with all facilities required for a holiday cottage.”

The standard of the property was excellent. My only issues of concern for anyone considering the property would be the stairs leading down to the kitchen area and lower floor bedroom from the lounges. They are difficult to negotiate even if able bodied, but could be a problem for anyone with mobility issues. We did have someone in the party who was on crutches who did have problems and the only way to access the dining/kitchen/lower bedroom was via these stairs unless detoured via the garden. Otherwise, the property got 5 stars. Well situated for Bowness and Windermere. Would not have any issues with booking this property again. You do maintain your fitness with the stairs in general.

- Diane, November 2022

Thank you for the lovely response and taking the time to comment. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Thorndale. Given our internal stairs the house is definitely better suited to able bodied people. Property Owner
Jacky November 2022

“We have had a great stay in Thorndale, just as the pictures!”

! Great location. Outside area must be great in the summer. Beds were so comfortable! Kitchen well equipped, apart from pint glasses, also it is meant to be no pets, but there was definitely pet hair on the kitchen rug. We had a baby crawling on the floor. We will definitely be back!!

- Jacky, November 2022

Thank you for your kind response. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay at Thorndale. We will pass on your comment on the pet hairs - that should not happen. And we will check out the pint glasses ;-) Hopefully see you again soon in Windermere. Property Owner
Lorraine September 2022

“Beautiful property ideal for a family holiday, will book again”

- Lorraine, September 2022
Louise August 2022

“Fantastic property within walking distance of Bowness and Windemere.”

The house was even better than we imagined from the photos on the website; high quality furnishing all in very good condition. Very spacious property and a fantastic garden. Off street parking was really useful too. We had a fabulous time and would definitely return.

- Louise, August 2022
David July 2022

“The house was beautiful, perfect location and on a lovely quiet road.”

Had everything we needed in the house although there was not a coffee machine which was pictured in the photos. We would definitely stay here again.

- David, July 2022
Ann June 2022

“There were two different days for rubbish collection - Monday in folder and Tuesday on notice on the wall in the kitchen.”

Two broken shower doors that were quickly fixed, but should have been noticed during cleaning,

- Ann, June 2022
Emma June 2022

“We loved the property!”

Just as described. Plenty of space for us all, fully equipped kitchen, and great garden, roomy parking too. Extra surprises were the kid’s toys in the cupboard and a few bits in the garden that helped keep our little boy occupied. The location is perfect for walking into Bowness or Windermere, or easy to get out in the car to other places. As previous guests noted, there were a few bits of cleaning that needed a bit more attention but on the whole it was fine.

- Emma, June 2022
Neil May 2022

“Great location allowing us to walk to either Bowness or Windermere which played a big factor in why we booked Thorndale.”

The house is lovely, spacious and nicely laid out with quality fixtures and furnishings, tastefully decorated and met my main requirements of powerful showers and comfortable beds (though the latter is a matter of personal preference). The garden is a delight to sit out in on a nice day. My only gripes echo those of others. Some of the cleaning wasn't up to scratch and I'm not being picky - soap/toothpaste stains on the tiles on the ensuite walls, a scum at the water level within the w.c and dirty floor tiles - I don't think the ensuite had been cleaned at all. Also the lack of any liquid soap at any of the sinks meant we had to go out to a shop the moment we arrived which isn't ideal - we spent a few £ on liquid soap for every sink and left them behind us so hopefully guests for the next few months don't have the same issue.

- Neil, May 2022
Chris April 2022

“This was the third visit by our family to Thorndale.”

It is a beautiful & very well presented house in a great location with excellent all round facilities. The cleanliness was of an adequate standard but some areas had been overlooked, quite possible due to the heavy workload of the cleaner! We will definitely return in the future as this is one of our favourite properties in the area.

- Chris, April 2022
Marion January 2022

“The property we stayed in was lovely.”

High quality house and fittings. The house was in a super location for our group. A quiet residential area just off the main road and accessible on foot to lots of amenities. There was a slight problem with some cleanliness issues. The coffee table had sticky marks on it and there were quite a few crumbs in the kitchen and dinning room. Other than that we had a fabulous time and would have no hesitation recommending this property.

- Marion, January 2022

Thank you for your lovely feedback and we are glad you had a good time at Thorndale. We will ensure the cleaning team is being made aware of your comments and hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Mary November 2021

“Lovely house in a great location.”

We were a group of 6 friends and the house had everything we needed. It’s a shame it was winter as the garden looked lovely.

- Mary, November 2021

We are glad to hear you had a good time at Thorndale. Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner
Kathryn November 2021

“We had a fabulous stay.”

The property was really special, loads of room for everyone, ultra comfy beds and great facilities. Thorndale is central to a lot of places without having to travel far and near lots of great eateries. Having nothing negative to say about Thorndale, a fantastic place to stay.

- Kathryn, November 2021
Vivien October 2021

“Thorndale is a lovely house so comfortable and cosy.”

Beds very comfortable. Showers great. We would have liked cleaning things available. Paying as much as we did we thought we shouild have a bench spray, hand wash gel, something to clean the toilets, foil to protect trays when using the oven. We have had these things in other properties we have been to. We were on holiday and didnt expect to have to do shopping for these things in order to keep the place nice and clean. Otherwise everything was lovely. Awfull weather mind so fires were very welcome.

- Vivien, October 2021
Joseph August 2021

“We really loved the house, it is bright and spacious and very comfortably furnished and in a fantastic location.”

It has a lovely garden and furniture if the sun shines. Kitchen very well equipped with everything you need to prepare meals. The super king bedroom downstairs is very spacious with lots of storage. However we were a group of 2 couples and 2 children and the lovely larger bedroom upstairs that can be converted to a twin really is more suitable for a couple rather than 2 children. The third bedroom at the back is much smaller but better for children, we think it would work much better if this room had twin beds in it rather than a small double. Just a few niggles, the towel rail in the bathroom was loose and came off the wall and the shower screen in the bedroom upstairs kept coming off the rail and a few handles were missing on a chest of drawers. Apart from that it was great and if the beds were changed in the back bedroom for 2 children we would love to stay again.

- Joseph, August 2021
Michael June 2021

“The property was not cleaned to a good enough standard which you were informed ...”

The property was not cleaned to a good enough standard which you were informed about abs you still failed to call back and re clean after our complaint

- Michael, June 2021
Karen June 2021

“Beautiful house and fantastic location.”

We were disappointed that the garden furniture was bare with no cushions. I did contact the office before our holiday to ask if the cushions would be on the outside furniture and was told that they were not sure but would find out and get back to me with the answer. I never got question answered and it takes so long to get hold of the office on the phone. Also the bed on the top floor (the one without the en-suite) was the most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept in, pillows were bad too. I ended up with a bad neck which worsened as the week went on, which really did put a downer on the holiday.

- Karen, June 2021

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Summary

Over 3 floors
3 x bedrooms; 1 x super king size, 1 x king size with en suite, 1 x king size
Family bathroom
2 x lounging areas
Kitchen / dining space
Garden
Patio
Private parking
Victorian Lakeland House
Convenient location close to the centre of Windermere village and Bowness
Wi-Fi
Large screen Smart TV
Leather sofas
Snug/TV/Games Room with Large Screen TV
Patio doors to garden
family dining table
5 Ring gas hob
double electric oven
Microwave
Dishwasher
Fridge/freezer
washer dryer
cloakroom with WC
gas central heating
patio with garden furniture
family friendly garden
Travel cot and highchair provided
private parking for three cars
Sorry, no pets
Bed linen and towels provided.

The property

Thorndale is a stunning detached Victorian House located midway between, and within easy walking distance of the popular villages of Windermere and Bowness that offer a great array of shops, bars and restaurants and which are popular all year round.

Thorndale has been lovingly created by the current owners to create a superb property that is ideal for friends and families seeking homely, high quality, contemporary accommodation in a great location. This imposing property is spread over three floors.

The lower floor, at garden level features patio doors that open from the spacious kitchen diner to the large patio and garden beyond.

The two sitting rooms share the middle level, to the front there is a spacious lounge with large bay window that allows the light to flood in and furnished with comfortable sofas around the living flame gas fire and TV.

The second sitting room, overlooking the garden again includes leather sofas and is the ideal place to relax in front of the cosy log burning stove and large screen TV.

Choose from any one of three well-appointed bedrooms.

On the lower floor there is a smart dual aspect super king size room with adjacent shower room with walk in shower and WC.

Two further bedrooms are both located on the top floor.

To the rear and overlooking the garden, this pretty room is presented with a king size bed.

This bedroom is complemented by the luxurious family bathroom offering a bath, walk in shower, basin and WC.

The final bedroom has a Super king size double accompanied by an elegant ensuite shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC. Outside there is a spacious garden that is accessed through the patio doors from the kitchen/diner.

The garden is large, family friendly, with planted borders and a spacious patio.

Ratan dining furniture and garden sofa provides the perfect place to relax on a summers evening over dinner or a glass of wine. Location This superb Windermere holiday home is located in a very desirable location in Windermere and is only a 5 minute walk from the village centre.

Also Thorndale is only a 10 minute walk from Bowness-on-Windermere.

Both villages have many local shops, cafes, restaurants and bars.

Bowness-on-Windermere nestles on the eastern shore of Lake Windermere and is alive with all the boating activities of Bowness Bay.

Enjoy sophisticated shops, tempting cafes, excellent Lake District restaurants and cosy traditional pubs, or stroll to the pier to hop on a Windermere Lake Cruise to Ambleside or Lakeside - a lovely way to explore without even using your car. Couples, families or groups of friends will find plenty of evening venues to explore and families can take their pick from a range of attractions in Bowness; mini golf on the Glebe, the famous World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, the Royalty Cinema and the Old Laundry Theatre. Enjoying the wider Lake District is simple and easy with a self-catering property in Windermere as your starting point.

The famously scenic A591 leads from the nearby Windermere village to Ambleside, Rydal Water and historic Grasmere.

It's a breeze to branch off and explore Ullswater, via the dramatic Kirkstone Pass, or Langdale, Hawkshead and Coniston Water.

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 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. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041436)

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Reviews & Ratings

“We had a lovely stay at Thorndale.”

“Had a few issues that the previous group had obviously caused but the main thing was the plumbing which was sorted out by the owner promptly, other than that a beautiful house in a fantastic location, would highly recommend.”

“Thorndale is a wonderful holiday home!”

“This is a property I cannot pick fault with, our second time here and booked again for next year!”

“We were a party of 5.”

“Thorndale was a superb property with all facilities required for a holiday cottage.”

“We have had a great stay in Thorndale, just as the pictures!”

“Beautiful property ideal for a family holiday, will book again”

“Fantastic property within walking distance of Bowness and Windemere.”

“The house was beautiful, perfect location and on a lovely quiet road.”

“There were two different days for rubbish collection - Monday in folder and Tuesday on notice on the wall in the kitchen.”

“We loved the property!”

“Great location allowing us to walk to either Bowness or Windermere which played a big factor in why we booked Thorndale.”

“This was the third visit by our family to Thorndale.”

“The property we stayed in was lovely.”

“Lovely house in a great location.”

“We had a fabulous stay.”

“Thorndale is a lovely house so comfortable and cosy.”

“We really loved the house, it is bright and spacious and very comfortably furnished and in a fantastic location.”

“The property was not cleaned to a good enough standard which you were informed ...”

“Beautiful house and fantastic location.”

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About the location

WINDERMERE