Mrs Tiggywinkles | Bowness-on-windermere | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.7★

2 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

55 Customer Review(s)

Janet
November 2024

“Mrs Tiggywinkles is a beautiful cottage in a little courtyard off the main road.”

It was very quiet and had everything supplied for a home from home stay. It was spotlessly clean and the beds were super comfy. I would not hesitate to stay there again. It is in a great location for visiting the surrounding areas. Also a real bonus was having the private parking space with the cottage. We had a wonderful stay.

It was very quiet and had everything supplied for a home from home stay. It was spotlessly clean and the beds were super comfy. I would not hesitate to stay there again. It is in a great location for visiting the surrounding areas. Also a real bonus was having the private parking space with the cottage. We had a wonderful stay.

- Janet, November 2024
Claire October 2024

“Absolutely lovely place on 3 floors extremely clean, tidy and everything you need, had such a lovely stay :)”

- Claire, October 2024
Jane June 2024

“We had a lovely stay at Tiggywinkes, beautiful views, extremely comfortable accommodation, everything you could wish for a relaxing stay.”

Even better than description on site.

- Jane, June 2024
Helen May 2024

“Lovely property in ideal location.”

Home from home.

- Helen, May 2024
Susan December 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay over New Year.”

Mrs Tiggy Winkles is in a well situated location in Windermere. We enjoyed a walk into Bowness on Windermere on several occasions. We even managed breakfast outside using the outdoor garden set. The setting is very well equipped, comfortable and homely.

- Susan, December 2023
William November 2023

“Our fourth visit to this property and hopefully many more to come.”

Excellent as always. Great accommodation with everything you need, and the perfect location for amenities.

- William, November 2023
Stephen November 2023

“Lovely well decorated flat in a great location to access the Windermere restaurants and shops.”

Flat benefits from its own parking space but beware of very tight entrance to parking due to scaffolding for the building next door. Flat well equipped but has a few maintenance issues like outside light not working, flashing light in ensuite and the TV remote needs replacing as not all the buttons work reliably. First Sykes cottages we have booked that doesn't have any welcome pack. Sykes please note that your description says 15min walk to the lake at Bowness. It is more like 30mins as it is over a mile away.

- Stephen, November 2023
Rachael October 2023

“This was our second stay here.”

It is a centrally located property with the added bonus of allocated off street parking. Clean and comfortable making it an ideal place to stay whilst visiting Windermere.

- Rachael, October 2023
Eric September 2023

“Lovely duplex well equipped and very convenient for town.”

Would be happy to stay again.Parking is quite tricky as entrance is quite narrow if you have a larger vehicle Couple of very minor points that we found . The TV remote doesnt work very well on lot of the functions had to use controls on the set. Very little washing up liquid was there on our visit and showers would benefit from supplying shower gels . Minor points though and we very much enjoyed the location and the apartment which is nicely furnished and equipped

- Eric, September 2023
Georgina September 2023

“Mrs Tiggywinkles is a lovely clean cottage with all the facilities that you would need.”

It is in an excellent location with several pubs and restaurants nearby and within walking distance to Bowness on Windermere where there are further restaurants.We used the excellent bus service and the bus station is just 5 minutes walk from the cottage. We enjoyed our stay so much we have booked it again for next year.

- Georgina, September 2023
David August 2023

“Second time we've stayed here everything spot on.”

So handy for everything, would stay again in future what more can I say

- David, August 2023
Julie August 2023

“Beautiful home from home cottage.”

Perfect location. Myself and my daughter had a lovely weekend making memories xx❤️

- Julie, August 2023
Shirley July 2023

“Just 2 things really first the need to know about the stairs and the floor in the main bedroom is rather noisy.”

Apart from that it’s a beautiful apartment in a great area.

- Shirley, July 2023
J. June 2023

“The cottage was (is!”

!) perfect. The only thing we missed was a coffee machine. I understand that the English are more used to instant coffee, so maybe it's logical. But in the Netherlands, where we come from, in every holiday home there is a coffee machine (preferrably a Nespresso, but maybe that's very uncommon in England). Other than this, Mrs Tiggywinkles is a perfect accomodation.

- J., June 2023
Elizabeth June 2023

“Clean, comfortable, quiet flat in an ideal location just off the main road.”

We've no actual complaints - but felt that for a ten night, four-figure cost stay we could have had another toilet roll and another towel. We've stayed in lots of self-catering properties over the last years and this is the first time that there was no sort of 'welcome' which we thought was unusual. Even a packet of biscuits and a 'have a nice stay' just makes you feel welcome. However, we'd really recommend the property and we had a wonderful holiday seeing the lakes at their very best. One other wee point, directions provided are given from the south and it would be good to be advised on the best approach from the north too. Many thanks.

- Elizabeth, June 2023
Andrew March 2023

“The electric wall heaters in the lounge were controlled by the owner on her mobile phone.”

She kept turning the temperature down on them and sometimes off completely. We had to telephone her numerous times and ask her to turn the heating on or up, because the room was freezing. It was snowing outside when we were staying there. The Lake District can still be extremely cold even in the summer. The broadband service was so erratic and slow it would not allow Netflix or iPlayer to operate, so the tv was useless. We ended up using our own Vodafone data for the internet. The amount of stairs you have to climb from the front door up to the bedroom is 28, which is even a struggle for someone who is fairly fit. They provided us with one small bath and hand towel each for two weeks holiday, which is really penny-pinching, considering that there is no washing machine in the apartment to wash laundry. The property comes with an allocated parking space, which is ideal in the centre of Windermere. The apartment is located in the centre of Windermere, with shops, restaurants and pubs right on your doorstep. The lounge and bedrooms were decorated to a good standard with very nice furnishings. The kitchen was well equipped with everything required for cooking and eating.

- Andrew, March 2023

Thank you for your comments and review, I appreciate your feedback and sorry to hear of your experience, unfortunately the heating system is new and I am still getting to grips with setting these radiators up and technical issues. On meeting you I turned them to manual so you had full range of use and explained this , I left my number for this reason. Regarding the wifi this is with BT and have never had any issues before but thank you for bringing this to my attention. The stairs are part of the property as described on the Website. regards Mrs Bell (Owner) Property Owner
Terry March 2023

“Absolutely clean and comfortable, we have stayed here previously about 4 years ...”

Absolutely clean and comfortable, we have stayed here previously about 4 years ago, my wife was a little better with her mobility, but more recently it has really got much worse, and the stairs really took it out of her and she was really struggling to walk as she needs use of a wheelchair to get about, unfortunately she was in so much pain, we decided to cut short our stay and after just two days we came back home on Monday morning

- Terry, March 2023
Steven December 2022

“Spotlessly clean, fantastic location with the added bonus of off street parking, second stay here and we plan to return.”

- Steven, December 2022
Rachael October 2022

“Excellent property in a great central location.”

The addition of an allocated parking space on site is a real bonus. A really nice touch from the owner to knock on the door to see if everything was ok. We would definitely stay here again

- Rachael, October 2022
Anne September 2022

“Mrs Tiggywinkles was a fabulous place to stay very central for getting everywhere we wanted to go and minutes from bus station and train.”

The accommodation was excellent so clean and tidy and comfortable and the views from lounge and main bedroom was lovely. There was everything we needed and quiet too. Would also recommend Brambles cafe across the road from entrance best breakfast we have ever had and staff so very nice. We would so recommend a stay at Mrs Tiggywinkles could not fault a thing and will stay there again for sure. We took the car but travelled most places on the bus so much easier than finding places to park and bus service was excellent. Fabulous weeks holiday.

- Anne, September 2022
Margaret September 2022

“An enjoyable stay with everything on the doorstep .”

A lovely clean property. Just a couple of gripes, the basin in the ensuite is far to small to even clean your teeth as you can't get your head under the cabinet. Also the window catches in lounge and bedroom need some attention as difficult to open and shut should there be a fire.

- Margaret, September 2022
Caroline August 2022

“Property was disappointing it was not a cottage .”

Hard to find . Not for people with big cars as entrance really tiny . Property had two big flights of stairs which wasn’t stated in advert . When you take parents in there late 80’s hard work for them to do two flights of stairs . Very disappointed considering we waited two years to go as first cancelled due to covid . Only thing good about property it was very clean . Won’t be using Sykes again .

- Caroline, August 2022
David August 2022

“Could not fault this apartment, every thing you could want.”

So handy for everything, small problem with shower. Sorted straight away perfect would stay again

- David, August 2022
Petra August 2022

“Lovely cottage!”

We were very happy with it. The parking place was very important to is and that was well taken care of.

- Petra, August 2022
Lynn July 2022

“Lovely property great location have been to stay twice wouldn’t go anywhere else in windermere”

- Lynn, July 2022
Samantha June 2022

“Clearer listing of the initial stairs to property , Listing said lake view ...”

Clearer listing of the initial stairs to property , Listing said lake view there is clearly no lake view Overall a delightful well kept clean property that we enjoyed and would return to Had everything that was needed and more , a usb socket in a plug would have been a bonus

- Samantha, June 2022
John June 2022

“It's a perfect cottage comfortable well equipped give full marks and thank you for hire the cottage to me and my wife .”

- John, June 2022
Deborah June 2022

“A beautifully positioned property .”

.so quiet and yet close to the village shops and bars etc. We found it very clean and comfortable and well equipped as well as tastefully decorated. An issue with the heating which occurred due to the cooler weather for June and my elderly mum being cold was resolved very quickly by the Sykes team and the owner so very pleased.

- Deborah, June 2022
Margaret May 2022

“Lovely Property in a Great Location.”

Only criticism would be Sink in en-suite is too small and not accessible with cabinet directly above .Would book again as a 2 ,Bed Property but not as a 1 Bed .

- Margaret, May 2022
Joan May 2022

“Beautiful cottage,spotless,well equiped, ell situated.”

But as three over eighty year olds the two levels of fifteen stairs two carry our cases up, and using them a couple of times a day was a bit daunting. We were disappointed there wasn't the welcome pack as mentioned in your discription. But we would recommend your cottage for younger people. Thank you

- Joan, May 2022
Nigel April 2022

“Lovely property and convenient for all amenities.”

We rarely used the car which we often do when staying more out in the sticks. Would recommend the bus service, especially the 599 (I think it was) to Grasmere. You can hop on and hop off at various stops including Ambleside. The Burritos restaurant / takeaway is really nice and only a few doors down. Would also recommend the Magic Wok. Only gripe was the main double bed was uncomfortable and we used the other bedroom but still loved the holiday and accommodation.

- Nigel, April 2022
Jim April 2022

“Excellently furnished and maintained property.”

Ideally situated for visiting not just Windermere but other local areas too. Plenty of eating and drinking places very close by. Could not fault this brilliant property and if in the area again would look at booking it again.

- Jim, April 2022
Chris March 2022

“I had a small item that was left behind and Sykes wanted to charge me £15 to return it to me .”

.. that is disgraceful and put a cloud on our whole holiday I won't be rushing back to use any Sykes properties.

- Chris, March 2022
Janet February 2022

“Fantastic week in Mrs Tiggywinkles, love the view's .”

- Janet, February 2022
Lorna February 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Mrs Tiggywinkles.”

Location is excellent, just off the Main Street but set back in a court, so you get the benefits of being really central without the traffic noise. Property was clean and well set up with everything we needed for a short stay, including a hairdryer - this wasn’t listed on the information about the property so we weren’t sure whether to pack one or not, would be helpful to detail that it is available to help people like us who were travelling by train and trying to pack light. Provision of OS maps and walking route info was helpful (although it wasn’t the weather for us to use them).

- Lorna, February 2022
Frances November 2021

“Lovely cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay.”

Very close to a great pub, supermarkets etc. Good base to use for visiting Ambleside, Keswick, Kendal etc. On site parking provided which was essential and welcome. I would highly recommend Mrs Tiggywinkles. Will be returning for another visit.

- Frances, November 2021
Pamela September 2021

“The directions should be updated.”

“Cinderella Me” is now “Lakeland Retreats” and Morrison’s is now Sainsbury’s. I drove around the one way system 3 or 4 times before I spotted the entrance to College Court! The accommodation itself was lovely - comfortable and clean, well equipped and excellent location. Maybe not suitable for young families due to the internal staircases and cream sofas! The provision of only one parking space could be an issue for some guests because the only option was to park on the street and there are parking restrictions between 9am and 6pm. I had a friend stay for one night. She moved her car into one of the empty spaces in college court for 5-10 minutes to unload and immediately one of the permanent residents came out to tell her she couldn’t park there. The same happened when she did the same to pack the car. Also, it might be useful for guests to be aware that if you wish to eat out in Windermere, you will need to book well in advance! I tried to make reservations a week before our trip at the beginning of September and was told by more than one that they were fully booked until mid-October. Takeaway was difficult too, with two Chinese restaurants closed.

- Pamela, September 2021
Marjorie August 2021

“Had a great holiday at Mrs Tiggywinkles.”

++ Location in Windermere is perfect as it's in the center of the village but set back from the street so it's quiet and has lovely views of the hills. Parking space is allocated which is great to have in busy Windermere though access would be difficult for big cars. Facilities are great. -- Upstairs bathroom has a very small sink and limited space. Curtains in main room are quite light and thin, not great for people like us who want a dark room for sleeping in. Sofa in the lounge could do with replacing as it felt itchy

- Marjorie, August 2021
Hayley August 2021

“Great holiday let perfectly functional.”

My daughters complained that the beds are hard. Considered sleeping on setee. I slept in one bed and very uncomfortable and very hard. Recommend changing them. Directions mention ‘Cinderella Me’ they are no longer in operation now a holiday letting place, so missed the turning. Great access to all amenities without being on the main road. Visitor’s be aware of narrow access if you have a large vehicle ie: 4x4 Would come back again loved Windermere

- Hayley, August 2021
Deborah July 2021

“Wow a great place views to die for ,defiantly visiting one day again .”

- Deborah, July 2021
Frank June 2021

“The accommodation was in a great location on the doorstep to shops, bars & restaurants and It was a pleasant 20 minute walk into Bowness.”

Good parking available.

- Frank, June 2021
Darren May 2021

“Fantastic stay at Mrs Tiggywinkles.”

Second time we've stayed as we were so impressed the first time. Just as satisfied this time. A lovely house to return to after a long day on the fells or walking the lake paths.

- Darren, May 2021
Paul October 2020

“Loved it, great place to stay, lovely views, very clean, yards from restaurants, bars and shops.”

Your own parking spot was a big plus. Definitely will come again, thank you.

- Paul, October 2020
Stephen August 2020

“Lovely little cottage in the perfect location for us.”

- Stephen, August 2020
Darren August 2020

“We loved the location - centre of Windermere town but off the busy thoroughfare and quiet.”

Also, the apartment was so much bigger and prettier than photos on the website suggested. Great to have two showers, a well equipped kitchen and our own parking spot too. Would highly recommend and would return.

- Darren, August 2020
Michael August 2020

“We had a lovely holiday, overall I think Mrs Tiggiewinkles was a very acceptable cottage but possibly slightly over priced, having said that I would definitely recommend it.”

The parking was a little awkward but it was off road and private so again it was acceptable and to be fair we would certainly consider booking again. Windermere is a wonderful area to holiday in and we would also recommend anyone to holiday here as a staycation, obviously everything has been difficult with covid but an enjoyable holiday can still be had, we will certainly be holidaying in the Lakes again in the future.

- Michael, August 2020
Emma December 2019

“We had an absolutely amazing Christmas break at Mrs Tiggywinkles, the accommodation was cosy and homely!”

It was in an ideal location and it meant we could go on many walks and venture out to some different places! Loved it! Hope to return again soon.

- Emma, December 2019
Heather August 2019

“Fantastic accommodation in a great location”

- Heather, August 2019
James May 2019

“Fantastic cottage and well equipped.”

Well located to shops. Would highly recommend.

- James, May 2019
Nicola March 2019

“The fresh flowers and cake on arrival were a lovely touch.”

A really well equipped and nicely furnished apartment. We won’t hesitate to stay again next time we visit Windermere.

- Nicola, March 2019
Sue January 2019

“Lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a great location.”

Will be back.

- Sue, January 2019
Steven December 2018

“Great apartment, great location, spotlessly clean, would definitely stay again and would not hesitate to recommend!”

- Steven, December 2018
George September 2018

“Mrs tiggywinkles was a great house for exploring the lakes Very clean and had everything we needed.”

So good to have a parking space right in the centre of Windermere. Just a note the car park is a very sharp left after the shop you will probably miss it first time! The internet connection was a bit temperamental... The owner of the property came to make sure everything was ok on the Saturday night which I thought was very kind of her.... I would highly recommended this property Thank you

- George, September 2018
Stephen July 2018

“Home from home in a good central location.”

2nd visit and would return again

- Stephen, July 2018
Janice June 2018

“Well situated property, adequately equipped.”

ideal holiday apartment.

- Janice, June 2018

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Summary

First and second-floor duplex
Maximum occupancy 2
Second floor, 1 x double with en-suite shower room, wash basin
1 x single bed
First floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
Nevo Rointe electric central heating system
TV and DVD
WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels provided
Off road parking for 1 car
Shared courtyard garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shops, pubs and restaurants 2 mins walk
Lake Windermere cruises 15 mins walk
Launderette 50 yards
Sorry, no children.

The property

Centrally located in the heart of Windermere with an abundance of shops, bars and restaurants within walking distance, Mrs Tiggywinkles is the ideal location for a romantic break at any time of the year. The delightful picturesque village of Windermere is the perfect location for a Lake District break at any time of the year, offering traditional Lakeland tea rooms where you can sit and enjoy afternoon tea while watching the world go by, along with contemporary bars, shops, international restaurants and art galleries which are all a minute’s walk from the doorstep.

The famous village of Bowness and the shores of Lake Windermere are a delightful 15 minute walk away and host the Beatrix Potter Exhibition, lake ferry trips and watersports and historic houses and gardens.

The Aquarium of the Lakes, Haverthwaite Steam Railway and many other visitor attractions are just a short drive following the shores of the lake. Mrs Tiggywinkles is a contemporary and delightfully decorated first and second floor apartment tucked away just off the main thoroughfare of the village in a courtyard of similar properties.

Distant views to the surrounding fells can be enjoyed from the master bedroom.

Stylishly presented with a contemporary theme throughout the apartment provides a perfect base whatever the time of year.

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.

all existing 2 bed sleeps 4 bookings will be honoured, but from 27/5/22 the property will be 2 bed sleeps 2 max

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“Mrs Tiggywinkles is a beautiful cottage in a little courtyard off the main road.”

“Absolutely lovely place on 3 floors extremely clean, tidy and everything you need, had such a lovely stay :)”

“We had a lovely stay at Tiggywinkes, beautiful views, extremely comfortable accommodation, everything you could wish for a relaxing stay.”

“Lovely property in ideal location.”

“Really enjoyed our stay over New Year.”

“Our fourth visit to this property and hopefully many more to come.”

“Lovely well decorated flat in a great location to access the Windermere restaurants and shops.”

“This was our second stay here.”

“Lovely duplex well equipped and very convenient for town.”

“Mrs Tiggywinkles is a lovely clean cottage with all the facilities that you would need.”

“Second time we've stayed here everything spot on.”

“Beautiful home from home cottage.”

“Just 2 things really first the need to know about the stairs and the floor in the main bedroom is rather noisy.”

“The cottage was (is!”

“Clean, comfortable, quiet flat in an ideal location just off the main road.”

“The electric wall heaters in the lounge were controlled by the owner on her mobile phone.”

“Absolutely clean and comfortable, we have stayed here previously about 4 years ...”

“Spotlessly clean, fantastic location with the added bonus of off street parking, second stay here and we plan to return.”

“Excellent property in a great central location.”

“Mrs Tiggywinkles was a fabulous place to stay very central for getting everywhere we wanted to go and minutes from bus station and train.”

“An enjoyable stay with everything on the doorstep .”

“Property was disappointing it was not a cottage .”

“Could not fault this apartment, every thing you could want.”

“Lovely cottage!”

“Lovely property great location have been to stay twice wouldn’t go anywhere else in windermere”

“Clearer listing of the initial stairs to property , Listing said lake view ...”

“It's a perfect cottage comfortable well equipped give full marks and thank you for hire the cottage to me and my wife .”

“A beautifully positioned property .”

“Lovely Property in a Great Location.”

“Beautiful cottage,spotless,well equiped, ell situated.”

“Lovely property and convenient for all amenities.”

“Excellently furnished and maintained property.”

“I had a small item that was left behind and Sykes wanted to charge me £15 to return it to me .”

“Fantastic week in Mrs Tiggywinkles, love the view's .”

“We had a lovely stay at Mrs Tiggywinkles.”

“Lovely cottage with everything needed for a comfortable stay.”

“The directions should be updated.”

“Had a great holiday at Mrs Tiggywinkles.”

“Great holiday let perfectly functional.”

“Wow a great place views to die for ,defiantly visiting one day again .”

“The accommodation was in a great location on the doorstep to shops, bars & restaurants and It was a pleasant 20 minute walk into Bowness.”

“Fantastic stay at Mrs Tiggywinkles.”

“Loved it, great place to stay, lovely views, very clean, yards from restaurants, bars and shops.”

“Lovely little cottage in the perfect location for us.”

“We loved the location - centre of Windermere town but off the busy thoroughfare and quiet.”

“We had a lovely holiday, overall I think Mrs Tiggiewinkles was a very acceptable cottage but possibly slightly over priced, having said that I would definitely recommend it.”

“We had an absolutely amazing Christmas break at Mrs Tiggywinkles, the accommodation was cosy and homely!”

“Fantastic accommodation in a great location”

“Fantastic cottage and well equipped.”

“The fresh flowers and cake on arrival were a lovely touch.”

“Lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage in a great location.”

“Great apartment, great location, spotlessly clean, would definitely stay again and would not hesitate to recommend!”

“Mrs tiggywinkles was a great house for exploring the lakes Very clean and had everything we needed.”

“Home from home in a good central location.”

“Well situated property, adequately equipped.”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE