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Nutwood

Lakeside, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1040830)

4.0

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  • 6 Guests

  • 3 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Broadband / WiFi

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32 Customer Review(s)

  • Angela

    “It's with deep regret that I feel I need to leave such negative feedback but there's so many problems with the property.”

    Some were mentioned prior to my stay and was given assurances that they'd been sorted. The central wasn't working on arrival but on Monday morning the heating engineer turned up unannounced as we were getting ready to go out. We waited whilst he fixed the heating. We were shown an override giving us just 3 hours of constant heating. That being said it still didn't work properly and was hit and miss whether it would come on or not. Some days we needed a warm house to return back to after being ...

    Some were mentioned prior to my stay and was given assurances that they'd been sorted. The central wasn't working on arrival but on Monday morning the heating engineer turned up unannounced as we were getting ready to go out. We waited whilst he fixed the heating. We were shown an override giving us just 3 hours of constant heating. That being said it still didn't work properly and was hit and miss whether it would come on or not. Some days we needed a warm house to return back to after being out in the pouring rain and wind for hours. There's black mould on the bathroom ceiling and green mould on the shower screen plastic seal. The property has a musty damp smell. And due to their being no central heating the rooms felt damp too. Outside of the property the seating areas are dirty and untidy so we didn't take advantage of this during our stay and we had a few nice evenings but had to spend indoors. The decked area outside of the living room was extremely slippy so again it made it difficult for us use this. There's no lights outside and when it went dark you couldn't see without the use of a torch. No personal touches by the owner. We've stayed in cottages before were the owners have left tea, milk and biscuits, bottles of wine as a welcome and thank you gift along with a thank you note. The location isn't as described either as the local pub was more than just a few minutes away, not as stated in the listing. The only benefit to us is that we could visit other areas of the lake district and the lake cruise and train was great. I've taken photos of the property should you need anything further. I've also emailed your CEO as we want to raise a complaint about the state of the property we rented out in good faith according to the rave reviews and the listing. We were ready to come home after 2 days but the fact we had spent £800 on our holiday we decided to use it as a base for us to explore the lakes, and ate out every evening. The crockery is all chipped and damaged too. Conservatory is cold and damp, smells too and there's a window which has a broken seal so the glass is steamed up. Windows are dirty inside the window frames and the glass needs a clean too.

    - Angela, September 2023

    Thank you very much taking time to leave a review of your recent stay at Nutwood. We are sorry to hear about the issues you encountered. Nutwood's had an issue with the heating earlier this year, that's been resolved with installing a new thermostat.Unfortunately this new thermostat lost power during your stay, which was unforeseen and why the engineer arrived on Monday to fix it for you. We will speak to the Owners about the mould you described to ensure this is resolved and can see your in discussion with our Customer Service team. Welcome packs are down to the discretion of each individual owner and do tend to vary from property to property.There are two fabulous eateries not far from the property, The Lakeside Hotel with bar and two restaurants (4 minutes walk) and The Swan Hotel with Bistro that's 18 minutes walk or 4 minute drive. Kind Regards, The Owner Relations Team Property Owner

Summary

  • Bungalow
  • Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath with shower over and basin
  • Cloakroom with WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Conservatory.
  • Oil central heating with woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, CD player, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Garden with patio and balcony with furniture
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Pub 4 mins walk
  • Shop 1.4 miles.

The property

At the southern tip of Lake Windermere, this charming bungalow benefits from an attractive, secluded setting at the end of a private close in Lakeside. Surrounded by wonderful walks and a network of pretty and peaceful lanes, Nutwood remains within easy reach of a wide variety of excursions and activities. It's just a 10-minute stroll to Lakeside Pier for cruises to Windermere and Ambleside, The Lakes Aquarium and the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway. The accommodation is spacious, well presented and carefully planned for relaxed holidays at any time of year. Cosy-up by the wood-burning stove, on the comfy seating, in the recently updated living room or fling open the patio doors to the balcony on summer days. From your family-sized dining kitchen, spread out into the furnished conservatory and lovely little patio garden. == Accommodation in detail Private parking for 1 car. Front entrance lobby leading to a spacious inner hall. The living room is large and airy with wood burning stove and patio doors leading out to the furnished balcony. Well-equipped, family-size dining kitchen with access to the furnished conservatory, furnished patio area and garden. 3 good-sized bedrooms; 1 king size, 1 double and 1 twin. House bathroom with shower over bath and separate WC. Location Lakeside is renowned as a peaceful Lake District holiday destination, nestled around the southern tip of Lake Windermere and away from the hustle and bustle of the busier areas. But despite this, you'll find a wealth of things to see and do within easy reach - whatever your holiday tastes. Windermere Lake Cruises depart from Lakeside Pier, and ferry passengers the full length of Lake Windermere to Bowness and Ambleside - a wonderfully stress-free way to explore. You'll find plenty of walking routes in the area; including Alfred Wainwright's Finsthwaite Heights route from Newby Bridge (adjacent to Lakeside). Also nearby, two popular Lake District family attractions - the Lakes Aquarium and the Lakeside & Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Lake District historic sites such as Holker Hall and Gardens, Cartmel Priory, Stott Park Bobbin Mill, Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall are all within easy reach by car, with no need to navigate through busy tourist areas. To the north west, you'll approach Esthwaite Water and the landscapes that famously inspired the children's author Beatrix Potter. Her former home can be visited at Hill Top, in the small village of Near Sawrey. Only a mile or so further, and you'll reach Hawkshead village - a wonderful place to while away a day, exploring quaint cobbled streets and a blissfully car-free village centre.

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

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About the location

LAKESIDE

Newby Bridge 1.2 miles; Bowness-on-Windermere 8.7 miles.

Set on the southern shores of Lake Windermere, the small, sleepy hamlet of Lakeside offers a peaceful getaway location, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s popular attractions, but still within easy reach of them. Whether you decide to discover the area in the car, by foot, bike, boat or steam, there’s plenty to see nearby to keep the whole family content. The ferry dock offers the chance to travel by boat to Waterhead or Bowness, or take a shorter trip to the National Trust’s Fell Foot Park, across the water, which offers pretty grounds set alongside the very tip of the lake, providing plenty of places for picnics, paddling, games and gentle strolls on sunny afternoons. Situated alongside the Lakeside Station is the long-standing Lakeside and Haverwaithe Railway, home to Britain’s oldest standard gauge steam engine, on which you can travel back in time along this well-loved Heritage line, and where little ones will delight in meeting Thomas and his friends. Visit the Lakes Aquarium to uncover the often-secretive world of life below water, where you’ll chance upon hundreds of captivating creatures that feature in the surrounding rivers, lakes and sea. There are wonderful, well-signed walks to be enjoyed in the immediate area, including the 5-mile route to Finsthwaite’s High Dam, which trails from Lakeside through pleasant woodlands and meadows. Lakeside offers an exclusive holiday location with all of the Lake District’s delights at your fingertips.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas