Pennington

Minor details: the skirting under the dishwasher had broken and kept falling, first cottage we have stayed in that didn’t have a welcome pack, milk, bread butter would have been nice, and there was no cleaning spray or kitchen roll to wipe down after cooking and no brush to enable us to sweep up overall though very nice

What an absolutely fabulous hidden gem on the banks of Lake Windermere.

The cottage had absolutely everything we needed, and the balcony overlooking the lake at the back was so peaceful and restful. We would definitely book again, despite the ferry charge being £8 each way. We decided to be a foot passenger at £1.50 instead.

Lovely accommodation, excellent position overlooking the lake.

Spotlessly clean and very well equipped with everything you need. Great location being only 100 metres from the ferry. We used the ferry everyday to get to Bowness about 45 minute walk (we walk very slow being oldies). The welcome hamper was a lovely thought. We will definitely be returning.

We loved our stay at Pennington.

When we arrived, there was the loveliest little basket of goodies from local shops which included jams, liqueurs and teas. The accommodation was so cute and cozy and perfect for a getaway. Right on the other side of the ferry which was a spectacle of its own. We did fabulous walks to cute pubs within 20 mins and sat on the terrace drinking wine and playing cards. So wholesome and special. Only recommendation would be to make sure you leave your windows closed when leaving as we had a few bugs in the room but that was our silly fault! Would recommend for a romantic getaway of bliss.

Lovely property in a wonderful and peaceful location.

Enjoyed walks from the door, paddle boarding and trips over on the ferry in the evening for meals and drinks. The only faults were that the outside deck is slippy when wet, there isn’t a sweeping brush and dustpan and a footstool for the sofa would be a welcome addition. All in all, we had an amazing week and would return.

The property is in a beautiful location overlooking Windermere and has some wonderful walks from the doorstep.

It has been decorated and furnished to a high standard and was clean on arrival. The welcome basket on arrival was a wonderful surprise and very much appreciated. The property had almost everything you could need in it but there were some minor basics which were missing and which let it down slightly. For example, there was no hand soap in the kitchen or bathroom and the kitchen bin bag was very small and there was no replacement available. This wouldn't have been an issue if the listing had mentioned that we would need to bring these items with us. The sofa is uncomfortable and would benefit from being replaced. A foot stool would also be a welcome addition to the living room. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would come again.

Perfect place to get away too!

Very good but needs more comfortable le or bigger sofa plus a extra chair.

Also cooker didn't work after the Wednesday,we reported this to local office

Great little cottage as a solo retreat with a lovely view over the Lake from both the balcony and bedroom.

It included everything I could possibly need (including a large cooling fan, which was really appreciated in the heat wave!)

Amazing place to stay.

Absolutely loved it! Only things I would say is floor and behind cupboards were quite dusty. Also the sofa was very uncomfortable to sit on - could do with some sort of foot rest as not got much choice but to sit on it when it pours with rain! Amazing that there was an air fryer! Home from home

The property was clean and tidy.

We had everything we needed for our stay over the Christmas period. The bed was extremely comfy and the view was pretty spectacular too. Our only disappointment was no Christmas tree or lights for over Christmas, this would have made it more festive other than that we enjoyed our stay.

Lovely property situated in a quiet place but only a short ferry ride to busy town.

Suited our needs perfectly everything we wanted without the busyness of the town. Wonderful views and great facilities. Thank you for allowing us to stay.

Great we love coming here are favourite cottages .

only thing that we would like a bigger tv in living room

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Pennington, perfect location to explore the west side of the Lake, Wray Castle is a walkable distance if you're feeling energetic.

With easy access to the Ferry for trips across the water for more adventures, we visited Bowness and Windermere by foot and Ambleside by car. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet stay in the Lake District as the location itself is secluded from the general tourist areas but is within easy reach if that's what you enjoy.

Perfect location with stunning views- The cottage was lovely and well equipped with lovely comfortable bed .

We have booked to come back in November and next March .

Cottage is lovely, great location and well equipped, decorated and comfortable.

Needs cleaning! Black mould in the shower cubicle is disgusting. Big cobwebs in the lounge and the lounge floor mat is filthy, I had to move it as I couldn't stand looking at it . The place is also way too hot, we had to have the windows and patio doors open. No instructions for the heating in the cottage and the controls did not respond to my attempts to turn it down.

Excellent property.

The rug in the lounge would benefit from a clean. The lower part of the shower grouting also needs attention.

Lovely position on the lake.

Quiet when we went but bare in mind the ferry queues outside and the road markings have worn away. Great for short breaks but wouldn't want to stay for a long walking holiday as not much storage for hanging wet coats and boots. Excellent walks from the door. Very spacious and comfortable bedroom on suite. The lounge mat could have done with a good clean as could the oven. Overall very nice but some general updating will be needed soon.

Lovely property, in a fantastic location.

Facilities excellent, with a quality home from home feel. Comfortable bed, good quality bedding gave us good night’s sleep, vital for anyone. Improved private parking signage required as we came back after a day of sightseeing to find other holiday makers (not from adjoining properties) parking in our allocated space, rather than paying for car parking! Tiles / grouting in shower require attention. Rug in the living area badly stained and smelt. Only minor issues, which would not stop a return visit or recommending the property to others.

Stayed at Penninton last week - absolutely loved the position on the lake.

I had a fantastric view from the balcony with the little boats anchored in the bay. Had everything I needed for a comfortable stay and so close to the ferry to walk over to Bowness.

The location was great, ferry useful and value for money.

If there were to be improvements REPLACE the bed mattress as it was horrendous to the point I would not stay again. It was like sleeping on an old marshmallow and truly did not support a good nights rest Seating the apartment was just about adequate with only a single two seat settee and the room would benefited from a single seat and foot stool. Hot water / heating failed on the last two days of the stay which resulted in a cold showers. Washing machine rubber seal and the tiles in the shower were showing a considerable amounts of mould which requires an appropriate solution. Summary would I recommend the property NO, would I still use Sykes it is likely Regards Adam

Great location and well designed for a compact space.

We originally visited before Covid when this group of properties was all pristine and new. Ours does now need a refresh but I would say that local agents very responsive in putting things right. But it shouldn’t be that tenants are the ones that need to report maintenance needs

Very clean and well equipped property.

Very close to ferry crossing. Ideal for quiet break with access to interesting area.

A great place to stay!

I absolutely loved the tranquility especially when sitting overlooking the lake. We were blessed with plenty of sunshine so that was a bonus too. The accommodation was perfect for the two of us - very comfortable and kitted out with everything we needed. It’s a long way from the nearest shop so you need plenty of provisions. Loads of great walks - we would love to go back.

A lovely cottage in great surroundings and beautiful views over the Lake.

Clean and comfortable with all the necessary equipment to hand. Can thoroughly recommend.

Clean and bright accommodation, just what we needed.

Quality furnishings and decoration made for a very comfortable stay. An issue reported when you rang to check with us that all was well was rectified within a day or two.

Great property in a perfect location.

Would definitely recommend.

Enjoyed our stay at Pennington.

Property clean & well maintained. Bed comfy. Position really handy for the Windermere ferry too.

We stayed here for a week.

Was fantastic location .everything was spotless .the place was beautiful and peaceful would highly recommend

Although the property is lovely and we have stayed in the cottages for the last few years at this time of year, we did find that Pennington was very cold.

Otherwise beautiful as ever. Sue.

Gorgeous place to stay.

We had a fantastic week. The property was spotless and so comfortable. The views over the lake were lovely. We would definitely go back.

Great apartment in a fantastic location.

We had a relaxing stay, Nice walks from the doorstep to Wray Castle, and Hill Top. The car ferry to Bowness was brill, we went as foot passengers a few times, but only go if the weather is good. The ferry did close one afternoon whilst we were there due to high winds, if we hadn't took the car across we would have been stranded. All in all a good holiday.

A clean, comfortable, and very nicely presented property that we enjoyed staying in.

We found the location to be practical, for getting to various places all over The Lakes. The roads were quiet in September and so queues outside for the ferry were very short and not an issue. Tea towels and oven gloves were provided. We also appreciated the welcome hamper, a nice touch. The only issue we came across was the shower would go cold for perhaps fifteen seconds every few minutes - not really a problem as long as you expect it. We would definitely recommend this property for a week or two away.

Lovely cottage, great setting.

Had everything we needed for a wonderful break. Thank you. Will definitely book again.

Excellent base away from the hustle and bustle.

Nice touch with the welcome hamper. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.

Excellent clean tidy property.

Exceeded expectations. Beautiful views of the lake. Love the gift basket it was very welcome The only suggestion we would like to make is that you offer a shower mat as we occasionally slipped on the wet shower floor when using it.

Lovely little cottage with modern facilities and great for a couple.

Quiet and pretty setting with balcony views overlooking a small bay on Windermere, ideal for breakfast or an evening glass of wine. Easy access into Bowness, via the ferry, for a range of facilities.

Great location and property, although compact, it had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.

Welcome hamper was a lovely touch.

Wonderful place to stay for a couple and young baby, it had everything we needed and was in a lovely location.

Generally the listing was very accurate, the only thing we hadn't realised was that there were stairs and the bedroom was upstairs. This wasn't a problem for us but we just weren't aware in advance. As far as I can tell from the information and images it wasn't clear that there are stairs. The property was suitable for a young baby but wouldn't be safe for a toddler unless a stair gate was provided. Another slight issue was that we brought our baby bath to use within the shower cubicle (as we knew there wasn't a bath) but the shower was slightly difficult to access due to the way the door opened. Again not a major issue for us as we managed but a more universally accessible shower could be better. Otherwise the accommodation was really lovely and ideal for what we wanted. Loved the local treats and milk provided too.

Overall very good Extractor fan in bathroom not working

Really enjoyed my stay here.

The cottage is well presented with everything you could want. It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Thank you for the welcome pack which went down a treat. I loved sitting on the balcony watching the local wildlife. The cottage is in a great position next to the ferry. Good parking right outside the door. Overall I would give this cottage a 5 star rating.

Could not fault the property.

The property was in an ideal location; on the lake, close to the ferry with a coffee shop nearby.

There was ample parking and it was quiet. The accommodation was perfect for two people for a short getaway.

What a wonderful property.

Amazing views, excellent facilities and beautifully clean. Well done cleaning team! So warm and cosy for a February break. Highly recommend.

We had a lovely weekend stay at Pennington, an ideal getaway for couples or a single person.

Fantastic location and a great welcome pack. Unfortunately it rained all weekend but would have loved to sit out on the decking overlooking the lake. The accommodation was clean and very comfortable and would highly reccomend it to other visitors to the Lake District

We love the apartment - the location is king.

Right by the ferry and the lakeside. I do Sup so it’s a perfect place to launch. It’s clean and well heated though some might say too hot! Only quibble is that the hot water went off both friday mornings and it was a pain as we had a posh lunch booked so had to have a basin wash both days. It’s really not acceptable to have this 2 weeks running.

The property was in an idyllic position, very peaceful despite the proximity of the ferry.

The local produce welcome hamper was a delightful touch. Our only criticism would be that there could have been more crockery and cutlery provided as we often had to remove things from the dishwasher and wash them by hand in order to cook/eat our next meal. However, we would certainly wish to return to this property in the future.

Pennington is an amazing holiday stay with everything you could wish for and more.

We will definitely be going back again when we can!

Lovely accommodation.

Absolutely perfect for a couple. The only minor criticism I could mention is that it felt quite hot on a night in the bedroom. The windows did open very wide so not sure why this was. Definitely not unbearable but worth mentioning. Other than this small issue it was superb.

Cottage is in a beautiful setting.

You can get to places very easily as we found it quite central. Sykes has thought of all the necessities you would need. I would love to go again. The duvet is quite thick, luckily I took my own.

Fire extinguisher came off wall… luckily no one hurt…someone did come out to fix it back on the next day… however something to be aware of and to be regularly checked!

Pennington apartment was fantastic, had everything you needed, ideal for a relaxing holiday with the balcony overlooking the lake and having parking outside the door was perfect.

The ferry was ideal for getting across the lake either by car or as a foot passenger. Highly recommend and will hopefully return.

A brilliant apartment.

Just as described ready on time would recommend both the accommodation and Sykes in every way

We enjoyed our week at Pennington.

The cottage is comfortable and ideal for 2 people. It's on 2 stories and the stairs go straight up into the bedroom (no door), which worried me a bit, imagining getting up in the dark and falling downstairs. It didn't cause any problem though and there are bedside lamps, just that I'm a worrier! We had a nice welcome pack including milk, jam & chutney. The fridge only has a small icebox so don't take frozen food with you! The location was great, literally yards from the ferry over to Bowness which runs every 20 minutes and takes less than 10 minutes to cross, though I expect this could get very busy during peak holiday season. It's £1 for foot passengers & £5 per car, each way. There was a little hut near the ferry where you could get ice cream, coffee etc. The Boathouse, Bowness is good for an informal meal, which is a 10 minute walk when you get off the ferry. Hawkshead is lovely. We visited the grammar school where William Wordsworth went, which was very interesting. You have to phone ahead and book. If you want to visit Hilltop where Beatrix Potter lived, you must book before you go or you won't get in. We didn't plan ahead unfortunately. We loved having a balcony and managed to sit out a couple of times, despite not having the best week for weather. There was a problem with the heating but we were able to operate it manually & it may be fixed now. One morning there was no hot water but it was ok later in the day. We would definitely go back, in fact if it had been available for the following week we would have extended our stay.

We had a brilliant week at this property and would highly recommend to anyone.

The ferry to Bowness being only one minutes walk away was an absolute bonus.The ferries run every 20 minutes, with it costing £1 per person and the journey is less than 10 minutes. The only suggestions we would make would be to have a lighter quilt on the bed and that the balcony be power washed.. The above did not have any adverse effect on our wonderful stay at this cottage.

The duvet on the bed was much too hot and no alternative.

Mixed messages on your email. i.e strip bed / do not strip bed. Arrival notification using NHS app useless if you don’t have mobile with at least iOS 13 as you can’t download the app.

Just right for the two of us.

The cottage was well equipped, clean, bright and comfortable, with a lovely view of the lake. We really enjoyed being able to relax outside on the balcony, only a few metres away from the water, at the end of the day. Initially, we were a little concerned about access to and from the property, as the queue for the ferry passes the front door and the parking bays, but this didn’t prove to be a problem. Out only recommendation to the owners is for a couple of additional sets of crockery and cutlery which would allow for more economical use of the dishwasher. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend.

Very nice cottage and nice welcome pack.

Liked that a representative phoned to check that everything was ok

Exactly as listed, lovely cottage.

Would recommend to others.

We had a very enjoyable few days in this well equipped & spotlessly clean cottage in a superb location.

Lots of peace & quiet with an amazing lakeside view & 20 min walk to nearest pub in Far Sawrey, or across the ferry to Bowness. Walking options in abundance! We had a small problem with the bedroom blind jamming, called the customer service number, went our for a walk & it was fixed by the time we returned! All round excellent.

Beautiful location perfect for people who want to relax on a balcony overlooking the lake.

Lovely feeling of getting away from it all! Car ferry isn't always available. Currently having maintenance work done. We will return

Fab location and views of the lake.

Found hairs on the duvet and had to hand wash pots before using as dishwasher left everything gritty.

It was lovely to find a welcome pack - complete with rhubarb gin liqueur - and great quality tea etc!

The accommodation is in a really good location with great walks and the ferry close by. Had a fab few days!

What an absolute gem.

These have been beautifully designed and although are small have everything two people need. We stayed in November but the house was always warm when we came home due to the great heating. The ferry is extremely handy and again being later in the year was not too busy - however I imagine that in the summer months this may be a little noisier. The little welcome basket was the loveliest touch and we really enjoyed sampling some local goodies and I loved all the information about who our cottage was named after. Finally the view. You really couldn't ask for more and it took my breath away every morning. I would whole heartedly recommend this property and I've never felt so at home in a holiday rental. In fact I want to come back already.