48 Oak Street | Bowness-on-windermere | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.4★

8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

51 Customer Review(s)

Leigh-ann
August 2024

“Spacious for the 8 of us plus our dog.”

Excellent location. The main issue we had was that we got given the wrong key code for the house. Imagine travelling over 5 hours with 2 elderly relatives and a 12 year old lab to find you can't get in and worry you have been scammed. Even worse when Skye Cottages had given us 2 numbers to try, one of which no one answered and the other the person was so incredibly rude, hanging up on me twice saying I was bothering him and it wasn't his issue (so how come we were given his number in the first ...

Excellent location. The main issue we had was that we got given the wrong key code for the house. Imagine travelling over 5 hours with 2 elderly relatives and a 12 year old lab to find you can't get in and worry you have been scammed. Even worse when Skye Cottages had given us 2 numbers to try, one of which no one answered and the other the person was so incredibly rude, hanging up on me twice saying I was bothering him and it wasn't his issue (so how come we were given his number in the first place) Eventually after 40 minutes of pure panic the home owner rang back and casually said oh we had the wrong key code. No call or check in after to see if we were OK, or had actually managed to get in. We were also told the washing machine was broken, one day before we were due to travel. I understand things happen but didn't plan on spending one of my days having to hang around at the laundrette waiting for my clothes. Also said we could be re embursed for that but wasn't told how? 3 of the beds also had stained / dirty sheets. Parking was ok, IF you managed to get a space in front of the property. 2 of our relatives had mobility issues so it was alot of back and forth having to drop them and drive to the parking place if no spaces were available. I would 100% go back to the Lake District, but I unfortunately would not stay at this accommodation again.

- Leigh-ann, August 2024

I've now had a chance to look into this unfortunate situation, having only just been made aware of it. I have a copy of the document sent to you by Sykes and it contains the correct key code so I'm surprised that there was a problem with the key box.I believe Sykes has contacted you. They gave you a wrong number in the contact section and you ended up speaking with somebody who is not connected to the property. You didn't speak with me and I would never have been rude to a guest. Sadly we had problems with the washing machine and it was out of action for a short time but is now working. As soon as I knew it wasn't going to be fixed in time I made the offer to reimburse any laundry costs. I'm happy you have taken me up on my offer. If you had called the number in the property, the sheets would have been changed immediately. I'm sorry you had all these problems and I understand it spoilt your holiday. It's unfortunate because everything could have turned out so differently. You were very unlucky. Property Owner
Jenny July 2024

“Great location close to shops, restaurants, cafes and public transport”

- Jenny, July 2024
Alexandra June 2024

“The house was supposed to have 2 parking permits one being for the street.”

The street permit was missing. This was reported to the office and we were told nothing could be done. As a result the week was very stressful as the parking situation was awful. We dreaded com8ng back to the property. On the Friday of our holiday we got a parking ticket. We have never had this kind of experience before and it has put us off for the future. How can you assure 2 parking permits but provide only 1 and then basically say, tough, nothing we can do. In the end we cut the holiday shirt and left a day early as we had had enough. Came back from a holiday in a worse state of stress than when I started.

- Alexandra, June 2024

I am extremely disturbed to hear this and no wonder you were upset. There have always been 2 parking permits and I found out that one of the cleaners had taken the permit by accident. Now what I find particularly irritating is that you were told nothing could be done about it and it would appear that the missing permit wasn't looked into. As it happens I stayed at the property shortly after and took this up with the cleaning company because the permit was still missing. The permit was returned immediately. I was unaware that this had happened to any guests that stayed before me. You are owed an apology and of course any parking charges you incurred and the parking fine will be reimbursed. Please contact Sykes and let them know how much. I want to reassure anyone reading this that there are 2 permits and the cleaners have been told to double check that these are in the property. This should NOT have happened. Please accept my sincere apologies. Property Owner
Lynsey April 2024

“This property was not clean.”

There were numerous surfaces that were unclean and dusty with big cobwebs hanging from the ceiling and around the windows. There was dirty crockery in the cupboard and the blender had remains of food on it and was broken. There was dog poo in the garden and part of the guttering was hanging off. We tried to contact Sykes and the emergency number with no success. The positives - the beds were comfy and there was plenty of hot water and a good location.

- Lynsey, April 2024

Thank you very much for your feedback. I am very disappointed to hear about this. Our maintenance team and Sykes have confirmed you did not try to contact them during your stay. We wish you would have contacted them during your stay as we could have rectified these issues for you. The maintenance company delivered a new parking permit to you and you refused to let them assist further. We have our cleaners take photos after each clean and I can see the property was immaculate. We have checked the blender, which is working fine and the guttering is completely safe and maintained regularly. I am very sorry if you found dog mess in the garden as this is always picked up by our cleaners. Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your stay. Property Owner
Hoi Yee March 2024

“Great stay”

- Hoi Yee, March 2024

Great to hear ! Many thanks ! Property Owner
Khadija October 2023

“This cottage is lovely and very close to the shops, train and bus stations.”

The property is listed as having two bathrooms; it has two full bathrooms, but also two additional toilets - so four altogether. The property also provides dog bowls and hair dryers, though they are not listed in the amenities. The property was spacious and clean. The kitchen was very well equipped with an array of pots, pans, baking tins and dishes, cutting boards, utensils and a cafetiere. The kettle was spotless! A dish towel is provided, but no oven mits/pot holders. This makes it very difficult to get your hot pans out of the oven without burning your fingers. There is an abundance of hand and soap and washing up liquid, but you will need to bring your own body wash/soap. There were towels and bath sheets, which I loved, that are nicely warmed on the large towel warmers in the bathrooms. Sykes is great They check in after your fist night to make sure you have everything you need and are very diligent and responsive. We had a lovely holiday!

- Khadija, October 2023
Sally September 2023

“The top floor toilet runs constantly and the shower does not soak away so you have to stand in water.”

The back garden needs attention. There was rubbish left out back from previous tenants. The top floor front bedroom was not cleaned/dusted, there was rubbish from previous tennants between the bed and the bedside table..

- Sally, September 2023

Thanks for your comments. If you had mentioned this while you were staying we could have had it all dealt with. I will raise the cleaning issues with our cleaners. I will also get the gardener to come more frequently. I always act on all comments made by guests. Property Owner
Ethel August 2023

“Lovely house.”

Plenty of room for seven people and to have privacy if wanted. All of the bathrooms and toilets extremely clean as of course the rest of the house. Our dog loved the park at the end of the street and we liked the food stores at the other end of the street. Beautiful house and we enjoyed our stay there.

- Ethel, August 2023

Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay ! Property Owner
Lucy June 2023

“Great for large group accommodation, plenty of space and facilities where great.”

Location was excellent to many shop and place to eat and drink. Beds were comfortable and plenty of wash rooms. WIFI Instructions left with parking permits. The courtyard was a little untidy looked not tended to. The check in time was far too late 4pm and unable to contact the owner to negotiate early check in. Check out was far to early 10am. Its a very large house to get shorted with little time in morning. Only one general waste bin found at the property unable to recycle properly. Over all we would book this property again we had a great time, thank you:)

- Lucy, June 2023

Thank you for your comments. The check in and check out times are arranged to give the cleaners enough time to clean the house but we will always try and accommodate guests if possible. The gardening is done on a regular basis and I will be having the courtyard looked at asap. The recycling is organised by Cumbria Waste and they ask us to leave it to them. Property Owner
Lucy March 2023

“Property had everything we needed and was a great base for us.”

The owner was very helpful in sorting out an issue with the parking permits, thank you.

- Lucy, March 2023

Thank you ! Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Carly March 2023

“We had a great stay - property was clean and comfortable.”

Loads of details left about the house and what to find locally. Thank you!

- Carly, March 2023

Thank you ! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Joanne February 2023

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and clean with all the amenities that you would need.”

Fabulous location in the heart of Windermere - easy access to restaurants/bars and a nice walk into Bowness. We would definitely return and highly recommend to others.

- Joanne, February 2023

Thank you ! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Natasha September 2022

“Great weekend stay for a family of seven, plenty of space for everyone, house was clean and well maintained, would definitely recommend!”

- Natasha, September 2022

Thank you very much and I'm very glad you enjoyed it, Natasha ! Hope to see you again. RH / Owner Property Owner
Laura July 2022

“The property didn’t get off to a good of start when I had to remove a lot of litter from outside the front door.”

Inside, the living areas and kitchen/diner were a bit tired. All could do with a freshen up/deep clean. Both upper floors were better. Beds comfortable and nice bathrooms. The kitchen/diner floors were so sticky when we arrived that I had to mop them twice. The dishes weren’t clean and the cupboards were full of crumbs etc. The stairs leading down to the kitchen weren’t clean, bins hadn’t been emptied in the back sitting room, there was no hand wash or dishwasher tablets provided, 2 bedrooms had broken bedside lamps, the double room on the first floor had a broken door handle and also the wardrobe in that room was missing a handle. The courtyard was very small but could be made better if tidied up and plants trimmed back, if at full occupancy there would not be enough seats for everyone to sit outside. Unfortunately during our stay there was a large, very noisy dog on the other side of the fence so we were unable to sit out for long. All small things but there was a lot of them, a bit disappointing considering the cost of the stay.

- Laura, July 2022

I'm sorry to hear about these problems. If you had contacted our cleaning company or Sykes they would have come and carried out another clean. I'm surprised that this happened because every cleaning job is inspected...... As for the living areas and kitchen/dining room looking tired, they were redecorated earlier in the year. My intention is to always keep them consistent with the property photos. I note every comment made by guests and always try and resolve any issues. It's always better to mention any problems when they occur rather than wait until after the holiday. RH/ Owner Property Owner
Paddy July 2022

“We had a great stay at Oak Street.”

Excellent location for pubs and restaurants, and only a short walk into Bowness. The house was lovely and clean with great facilities and we appreciated the inclusion of parking permits, which made life a lot easier. All in all, we really enjoyed our break and would definitely come back. Thanks for having us.

- Paddy, July 2022

Thank you, Paddy ! Really great to hear that you had such a good time and you enjoyed staying at the house. Hope to see you again. RH / Owner Property Owner
Alison January 2022

“Great location only 2 minutes walk away from Windermere shops and restaurants.”

Good size accommodation for 6/8 people - we loved the kitchen and dining room and having two living rooms. The Wi-Fi had a strong signal and there are two bathrooms with good showers. The beds were comfortable all in all a great property for a large family or friends sharing. The kitchen is well set up with all you need but you need to read the instructions to work the oven.

- Alison, January 2022
Alison December 2021

“Great property with lots of space.”

Loved the kitchen / dining area in the basement, and this is where we ended up spending most of our time. Ideally situated for shops, pubs etc. and also for exploring the area. Parking permits were a bonus as we had 2 cars and didn't have to worry about finding a space. House was very well equipped with everything we needed for a comfortable long weekend, and although there were a couple of small maintenance issues when we arrived (which the owner offered to rectify straight away), this did not affect our stay at all. Overall we had a great time and would return to this property.

- Alison, December 2021
Mark December 2021

“It wasn’t cheap but I definitely got what I expected.”

Parked 2 cars very close by. All bedrooms were clean and pleasant, loads toilets and bathrooms! The rooms were quiet inside especially the top floor. Best part by far is the lower floor with its modern kitchen and lovely dining room complex, fabulous place for a dinner party. Couple of negatives, the wobbly door handles need attention, on most doors. someone was locked in their room a few times and mine fell off. And the cooker is ridiculously complicated We had to google the instructions. You’d have to be a lover of the Lake District but the house is very good for a group. Well done

- Mark, December 2021
Emma December 2021

“Lovely place just a couple of minor issues, many of the bulbs had blown, the floor in the back lounge felt like it had been polished with something other than floor cleaner it was very very slippy.”

Other than that perfect stay. Thank you.

- Emma, December 2021
Wendy November 2021

“Great location .”

The cottage had everything we needed.

- Wendy, November 2021
Katie October 2021

“Couldn't ask for a better location for windermere and surrounding areas.”

The cottage is lovely, clean and spacious. We had 4 couples stay and we didn't feel too cramped, plenty of space to socialise without being on top of each other. Just wish we had booked to stay for longer!!

- Katie, October 2021
Judy October 2021

“We enjoyed the cottage.”

The only thing that didn’t work for us was the kitchen in the basement with quite steep stairs. It was very well equipped but the oven controls were very complicated. The underfloor heating was excellent for drying washing. Excellent location. Park with modernised play area and brilliant new bike ramps at one end, which kept our grandchildren well entertained, to the Co op and shops at the other. Parking was a bit inconvenient but adequate. Often meant going to retrieve the car and bring it nearer to house when a space.

- Judy, October 2021
Sharon September 2021

“Lovely spacious house, even better that there was multiple bathrooms especially when there are 8 people sharing.”

On street parking was bit of a challenge in the week but got a good space at the weekend. Would definitely recommend and the host was incredibly helpful.

- Sharon, September 2021
Caroline August 2021

“I felt that the property was not clean.”

All settees were covered in dog hair, the water in the bathrooms was very slow to drain. The table downstairs was permanently sticky not matter how many times we wiped it. The access to the front door was overgrown, to the point where it was difficult to pass. The location was very convenient . We had a pleasant stay but I will not be returning to this property.

- Caroline, August 2021
Michelle July 2021

“On arrival the house was not as clean as I would have expected: I had to wipe the kitchen sides before use.”

Garden/ court yard was shabby and in need of attention. We knew that we only had one parking space along the road but never managed to get a space meaning we had to find 2 car parking spaces throughout the holiday. Only one set of keys provided, there is a key box outside front door but felt insecure leaving keys in it the whole time. It would have been really nice to have had recommendations from owners on local places to go/eat.

- Michelle, July 2021
Amanda June 2021

“The cottage was well set up , clean and comfortable , well placed in Windermere .”

However there were a few little things , dripping taps, a sink that didnt drain . But overall we had a great stay thank you

- Amanda, June 2021
Maxine July 2020

“The house was lovely inside lovely big rooms with plenty of space.”

7 of us stayed and we were all impressed with the house. We had one problem the fridge packed in and although the maintenance company were not as good as they could have been once the owner was involved the situation was resolved straight away and he could not have been more helpful. Would definitely recommend this house.

- Maxine, July 2020
Margaret February 2020

“A well appointed house, advert was accurate and the facilities and layout superb.”

Office were great with us. Easy to use and would recommend Sykes.

- Margaret, February 2020
Kay October 2019

“Great location, within walking distance of everything in town,fully equipped house,comfortable.”

Parking ok with permits.

- Kay, October 2019
Elaine September 2019

“We loved everything about this house, but notice a shortage of some kitchen items.”

There were only 6 forks, not good for a house that accommodates 8 people, there were 7 of us. There was also a shortage of tumbler type glasses. And a little suggestion it would have been nice to have some champagne/Prosecco type glasses. Spare toilet rolls would also be appreciated.

- Elaine, September 2019
Brenda April 2019

“The house worked really well for us as we had three generations - spread over 4 floors there are plenty of rooms so everyone had space to do as they pleased - and the kitchen-diner was large enough to accommodate us all comfortably.”

Being an old house the sound insultation was good so noise did not travel. The kitchen was very well equipped and the house comes with three TVs including Sky and BT Sports, a great hit with the young men in the house. The house is nicely decorated, spotlessly clean and generally well equipped - it felt like a home from home. Location wise, we had never stayed in Windermere before but really enjoyed the accessibility of the house to the local shops, it meant everyone was independent and able to shop/eat/drink without a car which was nice after spending the day walking. Parking, which I thought might be a bit tricky, was absolutely fine. We were always able to park outside the house with the permit and the other permit enabled us to park in the car park around the corner - where indeed there is also freely available parking on-street parking for non-permit holders - so if you have a third car that is no problem either. We would definitely return.

- Brenda, April 2019
Vikhyaat March 2019

“Only thing that i would improve would be the beds.”

They were too soft and the support for the back when one lies down is not great.

- Vikhyaat, March 2019
Michael March 2019

“Accommodation was fantastic and the location was hard to beat.”

- Michael, March 2019
Stephanie October 2018

“We all had a fantastic half term holiday in the property.”

There were a few issues with the TV while we were there, Sykes were brilliant and very helpful in getting it replaced. There are lots of stairs! A really lovely location, Windermere has some lovely pubs and cafes and only 5 minutes drive to Bowness. The kids loved having a separate living room to us and the Grandparents too.

- Stephanie, October 2018
Wendy May 2018

“The garden furniture needs replacing with sufficient and sturdy items.”

Despite the hot weather the central heating was on and not apparently easy to switch off. The large oven was difficult to operate. The bbq does not seem to work well. Otherwise well equipped and well positioned property with plenty of space.

- Wendy, May 2018
Jade May 2018

“Amazing property, would deifinately stay again.”

Well presented inside and out. Nice little refreshments made available which was a nice touch. Great location.

- Jade, May 2018
Lesley April 2018

“Overall a nice place to stay with plenty of room for all the family.”

There were a few things that I mentioned to the lady in the Windermere office. The one thing that was particularly bad was the strong smell of urine at the bottom of the basement stairs.

- Lesley, April 2018
Zaneta March 2018

“The House was absolutely beautiful!”

It was clear that a lot of time had been spent making the house feel like home. The facilities were great and it was in a great location. Would definitely recommend and we can’t wait to stay again.

- Zaneta, March 2018
Joanne March 2018

“This house is really lovely and we really enjoyed our stay.”

The facilities are fab and there are enough bathrooms for the amount of people staying. The Kitchen/diner is really nice and in the basement, great for family meals. The house is spotless and and there is everything you need, we arrived to a basket with different jams etc. Its ideally situated and a nice walk into the centre. The only drawback is the bedrooms were quite cold at night but the weather was bad when we were there so this was definitely a factor, the heating was on all the time we were there. I would not hesitate in recommending this house to other people and would definitely stay here again. Thanks for making our stay really comfortable.

- Joanne, March 2018
Stephen March 2018

“Instructions for key acces, car park passes and general details of the property were excellent.”

The property exceeded expectations, was very clean , extremely comfy, stylish and had all that we needed .

- Stephen, March 2018
Martyn February 2018

“I booked the house for my birthday celebration with 8 people, late 20s to early 30s.”

The house lived up to and exceeded our expectations. Two living rooms, plenty of bathrooms, nice beds and a good kitchen / dining area gave us lots of options for socialising and general lounging about. It was warm, comfy and bang in the middle of a town with shops, restaurants and cosy pubs. The Albert, 5 minutes walk from the boat tours, is excellent for food, beer and service. Oh, yeah, there's also a big old pretty lake nearby. There are permits for 2 cars, but we managed fine on nearby roads / carparks for our extra car. We had a problem with the parking permits when we arrived, completely beyond the control of the owners / Sykes. The Sykes office went out of their way to fix the problem, and as their office is only 2 minutes walk from the house, it was easily solved. Excellent customer service. The oven is a bit complicated, but there is an instruction booklet in the house so we worked it out without too much fuss. Some of the kitchen stuff could do with replacing (can opener / garlic press) but if that is a deal breaker for your holiday you need to reassess your priorities. Overall this is a wonderful property in a wonderful location stocked with a wonderful range of wonderful bits and bobs to make your stay a good one. Pick Up Sticks was very much appreciated.

- Martyn, February 2018
Mel December 2017

“The cottage cleanliness standard was lacking there were cobwebs on the light and under the sofa was filthy.”

Also dropped something down the back of the bathroom cabinet and it came out full of hair not very pleasant. It was also full of confetti on the stairs for previous guests. There also needs to be more than one set of keys as the size of the property means you can have two families there and it’s not that secure where the keys are left when all your stuff is in the property.

- Mel, December 2017
Marilyn December 2017

“Everything about the holiday was wonderful from booking.”

The only problems were: We had a problem with TV's as only one of the 3 worked. After a phone call engineer was very prompt but could not fix problem but was passing it on to be fixed. This did not spoil our stay though. There were dirty trays in oven (should have been checked by cleaners). Otherwise cleaning was up to standard. Would not stop us from booking or recommending this property to our friends.

- Marilyn, December 2017
Siobhan July 2017

“The is a perfect house in a perfect location!”

Spacious, clean, comfortable and cozy. My family and I loved being here, reluctant to leave.

- Siobhan, July 2017
Louise June 2017

“Perfect location, property, furnishings and fittings.”

Only comment...there was only one tea spoon!

- Louise, June 2017
Amanda June 2017

“Great property very well equipped, a couple of diy issues, tiles off ,loose electric sockets, but excellent standard overall.”

So much equipment in kitchen nowhere to put groceries, enjoyed our stay and if in the lakes again I would re book. X

- Amanda, June 2017
Fred May 2017

“Wonderful spacious property, great location.”

One negative many chipped cups and plates, but otherwise perfect for our holiday. The staff in the office were very friendly and helpful with our request for Boxing on Sky tv.

- Fred, May 2017
Jennifer December 2016

“The house was warm and comfortable and close to all amenities.”

The kettle broke whilst we were there but was replaced the same day after contacting Sykes. Thanks for that.

- Jennifer, December 2016
D September 2016

“We absolutely loved the house and its location.”

But there were a couple of things that may need looking at:- 1. The loo cistern in the bathroom on the first floor didnt flush without the cistern lid being removed and the button pressed in the cistern itself. 2. The door handle on the inside of the first floor double bedroom kept falling off. 3. All the bedroom curtain rails probably need attention as some of the curtains just fell off completely when pulled back. 4. The main oven was the most complicated thing any of us had ever seen! 5. Could have done with some oven gloves and perhaps a couple of larger saucepans in the kitchen. However we loved the house and thoroughly enjoyed our week. Thank you.

- D, September 2016
Laura February 2016

“An amazing cottage in a gorgeous location.”

Situated in the heart of the town; a short walk to the nearest pub. We loved our stay and most certainly will be back.

- Laura, February 2016
Sharon December 2015

“48 Oak Street was a beautiful house, in the perfect location and we had everything we needed for our stay.”

- Sharon, December 2015

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Summary

Over four floors
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x second floor king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x second floor twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Second floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
First floor basin and WC
Lower ground floor basin and WC
Lower ground floor kitchen with arch leading to dining room
Lower ground floor utility
Sitting room (seats 6)
Second sitting room (seats 8).
Gas central heating and one oil heater
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs (one with Sky Sports, one with BT TV and BT Sport and one with FreeSat), DVD, Bluetooth enabled speaker, WiFi, selection of games
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request
Roadside parking for 1 car with visitors' permit, additional parking for 1 car in local car park, 4 mins walk away
Free parking also available on nearby streets
Enclosed yard with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome (on ground and lower ground floors only)
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk
Note: The neighbouring property has access once a week to the yard only for emptying their bins.

The property

48 Oak Street is a superb, end-terrace townhouse located within the quaint village of Windermere. Oozing a sense of luxury throughout and benefiting from its exciting location, this dwelling is an ideal base for a family holiday to the Lake District National Park. Upon entering the property, you are welcomed to a contemporary design ground floor, hosting a cosy sitting room, where you and your loved ones can snuggle up in front of the TV. Following this is a well-equipped kitchen, which benefits from a stylish design and ample space to prepare delicious meals. Next, is the formal dining area, where you can enjoy home-cooked meals, surrounded by your loved ones. Inside, you will also find four elegantly decorated bedrooms, comprising of two king-size double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms, each housing luxury interiors and large windows to allow natural light to fill the space and provide charming overlooking views. During a summer’s evening, you and your friends can enjoy a refreshing drink within the private yard, complete with furniture. With its central location, you will find a selection of local amenities within a five-minute walk. To keep you busy whilst staying here, you will have the wonders of the National Park to explore. From here, you will be able to take a leisurely cruise on the beautiful Lake Windermere, explore the Wray Castle and trek up Orrest Head. If you are visiting with younger guests, they will be thrilled with The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Lakes Aquarium, situated close by. 48 Oak Street is a tranquil retreat, ideal for a friends and family get together to the delightful area.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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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, 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.

Please note no dogs allowed on the furniture or on the top floor.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Spacious for the 8 of us plus our dog.”

“Great location close to shops, restaurants, cafes and public transport”

“The house was supposed to have 2 parking permits one being for the street.”

“This property was not clean.”

“Great stay”

“This cottage is lovely and very close to the shops, train and bus stations.”

“The top floor toilet runs constantly and the shower does not soak away so you have to stand in water.”

“Lovely house.”

“Great for large group accommodation, plenty of space and facilities where great.”

“Property had everything we needed and was a great base for us.”

“We had a great stay - property was clean and comfortable.”

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and clean with all the amenities that you would need.”

“Great weekend stay for a family of seven, plenty of space for everyone, house was clean and well maintained, would definitely recommend!”

“The property didn’t get off to a good of start when I had to remove a lot of litter from outside the front door.”

“We had a great stay at Oak Street.”

“Great location only 2 minutes walk away from Windermere shops and restaurants.”

“Great property with lots of space.”

“It wasn’t cheap but I definitely got what I expected.”

“Lovely place just a couple of minor issues, many of the bulbs had blown, the floor in the back lounge felt like it had been polished with something other than floor cleaner it was very very slippy.”

“Great location .”

“Couldn't ask for a better location for windermere and surrounding areas.”

“We enjoyed the cottage.”

“Lovely spacious house, even better that there was multiple bathrooms especially when there are 8 people sharing.”

“I felt that the property was not clean.”

“On arrival the house was not as clean as I would have expected: I had to wipe the kitchen sides before use.”

“The cottage was well set up , clean and comfortable , well placed in Windermere .”

“The house was lovely inside lovely big rooms with plenty of space.”

“A well appointed house, advert was accurate and the facilities and layout superb.”

“Great location, within walking distance of everything in town,fully equipped house,comfortable.”

“We loved everything about this house, but notice a shortage of some kitchen items.”

“The house worked really well for us as we had three generations - spread over 4 floors there are plenty of rooms so everyone had space to do as they pleased - and the kitchen-diner was large enough to accommodate us all comfortably.”

“Only thing that i would improve would be the beds.”

“Accommodation was fantastic and the location was hard to beat.”

“We all had a fantastic half term holiday in the property.”

“The garden furniture needs replacing with sufficient and sturdy items.”

“Amazing property, would deifinately stay again.”

“Overall a nice place to stay with plenty of room for all the family.”

“The House was absolutely beautiful!”

“This house is really lovely and we really enjoyed our stay.”

“Instructions for key acces, car park passes and general details of the property were excellent.”

“I booked the house for my birthday celebration with 8 people, late 20s to early 30s.”

“The cottage cleanliness standard was lacking there were cobwebs on the light and under the sofa was filthy.”

“Everything about the holiday was wonderful from booking.”

“The is a perfect house in a perfect location!”

“Perfect location, property, furnishings and fittings.”

“Great property very well equipped, a couple of diy issues, tiles off ,loose electric sockets, but excellent standard overall.”

“Wonderful spacious property, great location.”

“The house was warm and comfortable and close to all amenities.”

“We absolutely loved the house and its location.”

“An amazing cottage in a gorgeous location.”

“48 Oak Street was a beautiful house, in the perfect location and we had everything we needed for our stay.”

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