Lamb Cottage | Bowness-on-windermere | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
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

52 Customer Review(s)

Maggi
July 2024

“This was my second time this year in Lamb Cottage.”

I love it. It’s well located and very comfortable. A real home from home. I’ll be back!

I love it. It’s well located and very comfortable. A real home from home. I’ll be back!

- Maggi, July 2024
Liam June 2024

“Lovely stay, great location will definitely be back.”

- Liam, June 2024
Martin April 2024

“Nicely situated central yet quiet.”

- Martin, April 2024
Nicola October 2023

“Great little cottage, set out really well!”

Clean and tidy and a great base for us! Felt at home straight away and the owners were great with all communications! Would definitely stay here again.

- Nicola, October 2023
Karen October 2023

“Fabulous weekend and engagement celebration for four at this lovely cottage.”

We travelled from Shropshire during storm Babet so had to leave earlier than planned to ensure a steady and safe drive up but aware that the cottage wasn’t accessible until 4pm. Contacted the owner to ask if it was possible to gain entry sooner rather than us having to hang around in atrocious weather and Richard was so helpful and understanding and called us back to say the property was ready at 2pm!! We were unpacked and all tucked up with a hot chocolate by 4pm. The property was so cosy, heating was on when we arrived and there was complimentary tea and coffee. Plenty of hot water and the place was clean and extremely well equipped, which given I was cooking a 3 course celebratory meal that weekend, was a bonus! Parking permit provided for parking at the property (or close by) Beds were comfortable so we enjoyed a good nights sleep. Wi-Fi signal excellent as was TV entertainment choice. Books to read and selection of DVDs. But the best thing has to be the proximity of the cottage to Windermere - literally on the doorstep. 1 min walk into the village with a fantastic choice of shops, pubs, bars and restaurants yet the cottage itself was quietly tucked away from the hustle and bustle- perfect! Easy access to Ambleside and Bowness and the lake itself just a few mins drive either way. Yes we can say we had an absolutely wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings in a lovely little cottage and we are pleased to announce that the lady did say “yes”!!

- Karen, October 2023
David September 2023

“Really nice house.”

Well equipped and well located. We always managed to park as well which was great. If I had one small niggle it would be the towels too small. Apart from that it was lovely and we’d go back

- David, September 2023
Jane July 2023

“Had a lovely week at Lamb Cottage.”

Had everything we needed. Great location for central Windermere, even out building to keep our boards. Gem of a cottage, will definitely be back. Thankyou :)

- Jane, July 2023
Gordon June 2023

“A beautiful, well equipped and ideally located property.”

We felt "at home" as soon as we arrived. Just a very short stroll from the main street with all its facilities, but noise from being central was virtually non existent. We hope we have the privilege of visiting Lamb Cottage again in the not too distant future.

- Gordon, June 2023
Harry June 2023

“These days a 5ft wide double bed is standard in many places we have stayed in.”

Also mattresses are more comfortable.

- Harry, June 2023
Sarah June 2023

“Had a lovely stay at Lamb Cottage.”

The cottage was clean and comfortable. Well equipped kitchen with everything we needed as well as washing up liquid/dishwasher tablets/cloths etc. Plenty of towels supplied in the bathroom. Small garden area but well kept with comfortable bistro table and chairs. Excellent location just 2 minutes walk from Windermere shopping/restaurants/pubs, plus a nice little park for walking the dog. Easy parking very close to the cottage. Will definitely rebook this cottage on our next visit to Windermere.

- Sarah, June 2023

Hi Sarah, It was lovely to meet you both. Thank you for your kind comments. Hope to see you back again soon. Thanks, Richard and Judith Property Owner
Katrina June 2023

“Lamb cottage is perfectly positioned for central Windermere and a short walk to Bowness.”

Even though you are really close to the highstreet it’s still nice and quiet. The house was perfect for us as a couple and our dog. The only challenge is parking, you are given a permit but as Windermere is so busy you will probably have to park a bit of a way from we’re you are staying. This wouldn’t stop us going back however. Lovely place

- Katrina, June 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad that you enjoyed the property and all the area has to offer. Owner Relations Expert Property Owner
Emily April 2023

“Amazing find.”

Location was excellent. Cottage was clean and just perfect for us. We would highly recommend this property. Thanks

- Emily, April 2023
James April 2023

“Lovely property, great location, got everything you need for a lovely cosy holiday in the lakes.”

- James, April 2023
Katherine March 2023

“We had a wonderful stay and loved every second!”

The house was a wonderful home ❤️ There were just a couple of points I would like to mention. The vacuum was faulty, the head did not alter for hard flooring and therefore didn’t pick up anything. We just swept and then hoovered up the piles so no problem but would of been easier with a fully working vacuum. The second more important note is that the radiator covers are not fixed to the walls. I can only presume this is for easy access but safety wise these should be fixed. My son was putting on his shoes at the door and put his hand on the top and it tipped over and fell fully onto him. As you can imagine these are heavy and altho it fell on him he wasn’t injured thank goodness, just shocked and upset . I do worry if this was a toddler it could of seriously injured them. We would definitely return! And the above feedback is purely to make perfection as it almost was xx

- Katherine, March 2023
Robert March 2023

“We did try to call to say thank you but couldnt get through on the number provided.”

We had such a lovely stay at Lamb Cottage, it was so close to everything we walked everday thank you to Richard for the map for the Jetty museum and also found the park. would thoroughly recommend Lamb Cottage to anyone.

- Robert, March 2023
Janes February 2023

“Only spent 2 days at cottage had to leave for personal reasons unfortunatly will ...”

Only spent 2 days at cottage had to leave for personal reasons unfortunatly will be definatly going back there though cottage brilliant owner very helpful

- Janes, February 2023
Robert August 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay at Lamb Cottage, we had everything we needed, it was very clean, and the position was brilliant, being just 3 minutes from the shops and 5 minutes from the bus terminal, so we had no need to use the car during our stay.”

We were out somewhere different every day and took in the magnificence of the Lake District.

- Robert, August 2022
Lorraine July 2022

“Just perfect.”

Clean and well equipped. The location is ideal if you're having a car free holiday. We had some lovely days out just walking or by bus. Central but very quiet. We are very likely to book again.

- Lorraine, July 2022
Andy July 2022

“Small but perfectly formed cottage.”

Perfectly placed in Windermere town centre. Parking permit to a residents space very useful, though parking space a little difficult to find after 6pm. Would definitely come back

- Andy, July 2022
Selina June 2022

“Good communication re the cottage prior to holiday very clean and well equipped ...”

Good communication re the cottage prior to holiday very clean and well equipped for all needs and comfort only disadvantage parking was difficult despite one of our party having a blue badge would have no hesation in choosing Sykes again but having the accommodation with own parking

- Selina, June 2022
Julia April 2022

“Loved our stay at Lamb Cottage.”

Very clean and well equipped also thoughtfully furnished. The little garden/terrace was a lovely sun trap and enjoyed for morning coffee and afternoon tea. Perfect for those who do not use a car as really good public transport links nearby and close to good restaurants and shops.

- Julia, April 2022
Aniko April 2022

“The cottage is really clean and comfortable, and just on the doorstep of the many quirky gift shops and restaurants in Windermere.”

The kitchen is well equipped, and we loved the cosiness of the wood burner in the evenings. We were able to venture further north into the Lake District from this location, as the cottage is close to the bus routes. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay and we would definitely stay at Lamb Cottage again.

- Aniko, April 2022
Gillian March 2022

“Loved it we’ve been before love everything about it”

- Gillian, March 2022
Louise March 2022

“Lovely cottage in a lovely area.”

Couldn't ask for a better stay

- Louise, March 2022
Sally February 2022

“We had a lovely mini break in Lambs cottage, great facilities- nothing was lacking and its in a Brilliant location, the wood burner was cosy and very welcome after chilly walks!”

- Sally, February 2022
John February 2022

“If you want a cottage in the heart of The Lakes that's comfy, cosy, a great space for creating memories and has all the amenities you'll need, Lamb is the one.”

It's near shops/pubs etc, but feels set back and so quiet. Book it, you'll love it.

- John, February 2022
Kate December 2021

“Fantastic location right around the corner from the centre of Windermere with all of the great pubs, restaurants and cafes, also a short walk to Bowness, which is a bit more lively.”

Cottage had everything we needed. Parking was fine nearby, particularly as it was off-season. We really enjoyed our stay.

- Kate, December 2021
Erika October 2021

“Great location and really quiet.”

Lovely cottage and owners were really friendly and helpful

- Erika, October 2021
Toby August 2021

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

Convenient base for walking and exploring the lake district. Lots of restaurants nearby but we mostly self catered in the well equipped kitchen. Even on August Bank Holiday weekend we always managed to find parking, sometimes a couple of streets away but no problem. 30 min walk to a lovely spot for swimming in the lake.

- Toby, August 2021
Ross July 2021

“So just few problems but all in all a nice place.”

A few small things the rug in living room had a bad smell,the WiFi was very poor, no contact number left if any problems arose as they did. WiFi did not work and the boiler broke but phoned the Sykes number and they were fixed.

- Ross, July 2021
Joanne June 2021

“The cottage really needs updating and freshening up.”

It didn’t really feel clean and was very disappointing to being staying somewhere like this on holiday. Only good thing was it’s location.

- Joanne, June 2021
Stephen April 2021

“Perfectly located, Lamb Cottage has everything you need in a home from home, and everything works.”

It is cosy, clean, comfortable & well equipped and we’ll be more than happy staying there again. Next trip I will try & remember to take a torch, it is not easy reading the numbers on the key safe located in the outhouse.

- Stephen, April 2021
Alice October 2020

“The cottage was lovely, slightly larger than expected and well equipped.”

It would have helped to have more indication of equipment provided beforehand eg. hairdryer, basic kitchen cupboard ingredients etc. Double bed in main room is quite small and not very comfortable. Most people would expect a king size these days I think.

- Alice, October 2020
Graham September 2020

“One of the few cottages that we would consider booking again, very pleased with it.”

One complaint, though: In this day and age, good broadband is a must, not a luxury. The broadband in the cottage suffered from some serious throttling in the evenings to the point where it was unusably slow. Other than that, no real complaints.

- Graham, September 2020
Adrian August 2020

“The bedroom curtains could be thicker, as sun comes through early in the morning.”

Nothing else, a great place to stay.

- Adrian, August 2020
Robert August 2020

“Very pretty cottage from the front but could really do with a make over inside ...”

Very pretty cottage from the front but could really do with a make over inside and out the back, this isn’t a bad reflection of yourselves but the cottage could be so much more

- Robert, August 2020
Kathryn July 2020

“Never been to the lakes before ,would definitely recommend a lakes cottage holiday we had everything that we needed in the cottage and the location was fantastic, we just had to walk round the corner and we were in the town centre we loved it.”

- Kathryn, July 2020
Adeline July 2020

“The cottage inside was exactly as described and perfectly fine but there are a few things that maybe need an update regarding the outside.”

There is roadside parking with a permit provided but this is not in the street where the cottage actually is as the street outside is fully double yellow lines ... the nearest space we could find was three streets away as all houses in the vicinity have access to the same permit parking. Also there is a courtyard area but this is also a thoroughfare for two other houses and so it isn’t actually secure for the pooch as we expected.

- Adeline, July 2020
Craig March 2020

“The property is ideally placed within Windermere center which warranted the price for 3 days stay.”

The facilities are good but give the price paid i would have expected a little more effort to the house keeping/presentation. In particularly, the laundry was not appropriate, towels and bedding smelt fusty and unwashed which was a shame as this influences the perception on other elements of the property. The water pressure isn't the best but coupled with a very poor shower head that sprays water everywhere except where you want it was a shame. A simple low cost fix that could improve anyone's stay at the property. All that said, we enjoyed our stay.

- Craig, March 2020
Dale January 2020

“We were pleased with the cottage and especially its location in windermere.”

The cottage was lovely and had all the equipment we needed for our stay. Cleanliness was ok These are a few factors which would make it much better: Bed wasnt that comfortable and the style of the bed unsuitable for tall people ars bars at bottom get in the way. The bed was very squeaky when you moved. 2 chipped glasses and a broken mug were in the kitchen cupboard. A sock from the previous peoples stay behind cushion on sofa. Dirty glass in main bedroom from previous peoples stay. Lighting is awful....very dark. But on the whole it was a nice place to stay.

- Dale, January 2020
Laura September 2019

“Had an amazing time at our recent visit to the Lake District and stay at Lamb Cottage.”

The cottage was clean and comfortable and had all the amenities needed for a self catering break. Very well situated for easy access to all the shops, bars and restaurants in beautiful Windermere with a co-op and Sainsbury’s local a stones throw away. We found no difficulty in parking on the adjacent street Provided a great base for exploring the lakes and the cottage was very comfortable for crashing after a long day hiking. Highly recommend

- Laura, September 2019
Jane September 2019

“Lovely comfortable cottage, great location for buses and trains to explore Lake District.”

Central for restaurants, pubs and shops.

- Jane, September 2019
Annabel September 2019

“The cottage was in a very central location to the town centre.”

A parking permit was supplied. The cottage appears clean on the surface, but closer inspection left a lot to be desired. A kitchen cupboard door was hanging off it’s hinges, leaving the cupboard unusable. This problem should have been addressed on cleaning and inspection before the arrival of guests. The back door was difficult to open and close and at some point, a thick layer of grease had been wiped onto the door edge in the hope of making it easier to close.

- Annabel, September 2019
Ruth August 2019

“Cottage was superb.”

Nicely designed to be modern enough for people's needs without taking away the character of the cottage. Kitchen was well stocked with equipment and living room was comfortable and contained good supply of books and games. Find of the week was the Ordance Survey maps and up to date information leaflets in the kitchen unit which really helped us to plan days out. Cotrage was clean and well presented, 2 towels provided per person. Really enjoyed our week and would definitely look to book again as the location was central to Windermere and an easy walk to all shops, pubs and restaurants. Parking was never an issue as we always found a space.

- Ruth, August 2019
Leonard June 2019

“The location was excellent and cottage was well equipped.”

However, the overall size of the main bedroom could easily support a 'king size' bed rather than the double bed provided. There was a strong smelling reed diffuser air freshner that was more of an irritant rather than a background neutraliser. We put it in the cupboard whilst we were in house. Apart from that we had a fantastic holiday.

- Leonard, June 2019
Joan April 2019

“Beautiful cottage great location minutes from centre and if you don’t want to ...”

Beautiful cottage great location minutes from centre and if you don’t want to use car easy to get around good choice places to eat will defiantly be returning thanks Sykes cottages

- Joan, April 2019
Emma February 2019

“We had a great time at Lamb Cottage, the property was so cosy with the log burner but not small.”

We are already planning our next visit this year

- Emma, February 2019
Ann November 2018

“Very cosy cottage.”

Lots of information. Really convenient for shops and restaurants. A nice touch having basics in the cottage eg washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets, salt & pepper.

- Ann, November 2018
Donna July 2018

“The parking permit wasn't used as spaces available were zero, after 2hrs of looking for a space, we gave up and paid £30,for 7 day's in long stay car park, not ideal, otherwise couldn't fault cottage or location.”

- Donna, July 2018
Stephen July 2018

“Really loved the wee garden.”

Thought the shower could be better but everything else was great

- Stephen, July 2018
Caroline May 2018

“Lovely quiet cottage in very central location with great little sun trap area at the back.”

Only minor point was no towels provided which would have made it perfect.

- Caroline, May 2018
Michael May 2018

“The weather was lovely the cottage was excellent the scenery was amazing I couldn't fault the whole experience hi”

- Michael, May 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, family bathroom with overhead shower, wash basin and WC
Living room
Dining
kitchen
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
Gas central heating with wood burning stove
TV, DVD player and iPod docking station
WiFi
Gas and electricity inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels provided
Highchair available
Parking permit for 1 car
Enclosed patio with planters and garden furniture
Secure storage for bikes and outdoor gear
1 dog welcome
Shops, restaurants and pub 5 mins walk
Lake Windermere 5 mins walk
The charging of any electric bikes, scooters or cars is not permitted at this property.

The property

Centrally located in Windermere this cottage is ideally based for those without a car, within 5 minutes walking distance of the railway station and many bus routes.

The cosy log burning fire in the lounge makes this cottage a real home from home, ideal for a family get away at any time of the year. Windermere is a vibrant popular village with a friendly atmosphere, traditional pubs serving local ales, quirky cafes, individual shops and continental restaurants which are ideal for those who want to relax and soak up Lakeland village life.

The lively village of Bowness is only one mile away, here you can visit the famous World of Beatrix Potter or take a cruise on one of the very popular Steamers which will take you over to the picturesque village of Ambleside and on to the beautiful Lakeside where you can take a ride on the steam train down to Haverthwaite or visit The Aquarium Of The Lakes, the award winning fresh water aquarium.

For those of you who would like to explore the lakes without the need of a car why not take advantage of the excellent public transport links, which are just minutes from your door step. Lamb Cottage is a traditional Lakeland stone mid terrace cottage located in the centre of Windermere.

Enter into the bright and stylish lounge with deep comfy leather sofas and a warming log burning stove, ideal for those chilly winter evenings in enjoying a glass of wine or two after a day exploring.

The kitchen is very well equipped for all your catering needs and leads out to the rear enclosed patio where you can enjoy dining alfresco on those wonderful summer nights. This is an ideal base for couples or a family wanting to visit the Lake District at any time of year. PLEASE NOTE £50 refundable Good House Keeping Bond payable.

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.

Please note: the charging of any electric bikes, scooters or cars is not permitted at this property.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This was my second time this year in Lamb Cottage.”

“Lovely stay, great location will definitely be back.”

“Nicely situated central yet quiet.”

“Great little cottage, set out really well!”

“Fabulous weekend and engagement celebration for four at this lovely cottage.”

“Really nice house.”

“Had a lovely week at Lamb Cottage.”

“A beautiful, well equipped and ideally located property.”

“These days a 5ft wide double bed is standard in many places we have stayed in.”

“Had a lovely stay at Lamb Cottage.”

“Lamb cottage is perfectly positioned for central Windermere and a short walk to Bowness.”

“Amazing find.”

“Lovely property, great location, got everything you need for a lovely cosy holiday in the lakes.”

“We had a wonderful stay and loved every second!”

“We did try to call to say thank you but couldnt get through on the number provided.”

“Only spent 2 days at cottage had to leave for personal reasons unfortunatly will ...”

“Really enjoyed our stay at Lamb Cottage, we had everything we needed, it was very clean, and the position was brilliant, being just 3 minutes from the shops and 5 minutes from the bus terminal, so we had no need to use the car during our stay.”

“Just perfect.”

“Small but perfectly formed cottage.”

“Good communication re the cottage prior to holiday very clean and well equipped ...”

“Loved our stay at Lamb Cottage.”

“The cottage is really clean and comfortable, and just on the doorstep of the many quirky gift shops and restaurants in Windermere.”

“Loved it we’ve been before love everything about it”

“Lovely cottage in a lovely area.”

“We had a lovely mini break in Lambs cottage, great facilities- nothing was lacking and its in a Brilliant location, the wood burner was cosy and very welcome after chilly walks!”

“If you want a cottage in the heart of The Lakes that's comfy, cosy, a great space for creating memories and has all the amenities you'll need, Lamb is the one.”

“Fantastic location right around the corner from the centre of Windermere with all of the great pubs, restaurants and cafes, also a short walk to Bowness, which is a bit more lively.”

“Great location and really quiet.”

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

“So just few problems but all in all a nice place.”

“The cottage really needs updating and freshening up.”

“Perfectly located, Lamb Cottage has everything you need in a home from home, and everything works.”

“The cottage was lovely, slightly larger than expected and well equipped.”

“One of the few cottages that we would consider booking again, very pleased with it.”

“The bedroom curtains could be thicker, as sun comes through early in the morning.”

“Very pretty cottage from the front but could really do with a make over inside ...”

“Never been to the lakes before ,would definitely recommend a lakes cottage holiday we had everything that we needed in the cottage and the location was fantastic, we just had to walk round the corner and we were in the town centre we loved it.”

“The cottage inside was exactly as described and perfectly fine but there are a few things that maybe need an update regarding the outside.”

“The property is ideally placed within Windermere center which warranted the price for 3 days stay.”

“We were pleased with the cottage and especially its location in windermere.”

“Had an amazing time at our recent visit to the Lake District and stay at Lamb Cottage.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage, great location for buses and trains to explore Lake District.”

“The cottage was in a very central location to the town centre.”

“Cottage was superb.”

“The location was excellent and cottage was well equipped.”

“Beautiful cottage great location minutes from centre and if you don’t want to ...”

“We had a great time at Lamb Cottage, the property was so cosy with the log burner but not small.”

“Very cosy cottage.”

“The parking permit wasn't used as spaces available were zero, after 2hrs of looking for a space, we gave up and paid £30,for 7 day's in long stay car park, not ideal, otherwise couldn't fault cottage or location.”

“Really loved the wee garden.”

“Lovely quiet cottage in very central location with great little sun trap area at the back.”

“The weather was lovely the cottage was excellent the scenery was amazing I couldn't fault the whole experience hi”

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The property

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE