Greystones

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

15 Customer Review(s)

Mel
May 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

Super clean, fab little cottage!

Super clean, fab little cottage!

- Mel, May 2022
Julie March 2022

“A lovely cosy cottage in a good position in Bowness.”

Able to walk from the door down the hill to the shops, restaurants and lake. Very clean with a well equipped kitchen and nice to have the outside seating space. Decent bathroom with a good shower. We would be very happy to stay at Greystones again. (An oilcloth or some mats for the dining table would be appreciated)

- Julie, March 2022
Michelle January 2022

“We really enjoyed staying at Greystones.”

The house had lots of nice features like washing machine/dishwasher/heated airer/underfloor heating in the bathroom and kitchen so it was like a home away from home. The location was also great as it was just a couple of mins walk to Bowness with all of the pubs/restaurants. We didn't get to use the outdoor seating as it was cold but it would be lovely in the summer. The outdoor tap was very good for washing muddy trainers too. We would definitely stay here again! The only thing I would say is that the master bedroom feels much colder than the rest of the rooms in the house but if the door was left open the heat gets through!

- Michelle, January 2022
Christine December 2021

“This is a lovely cottage in a prime location.”

.. We have stayed in this cottage before and really enjoyed our stay ... I just feel that the seating is now very worn and uncomfortable but apart from that everything is lovely

- Christine, December 2021

I’m sorry to hear you found the sofas in the property uncomfortable. The green sofa in the back room was replaced with a new one in February 2021. In appearance it is almost the same as the one that was there before. I opted for firm cushions on there as the other sofa in the room has feather seat and back cushions and in order for it to be at its best it really needs a good plumping and sometimes this doesn’t get done at the changeover. I suspect that prior to your visit this was the case. I will speak to HOTL Housekeeping about it to try to avoid this happening in future. Property Owner
R December 2021

“The location was great, the cottage was lovely and clean.”

..however as we were staying over Christmas and Boxing day we were disappointed that the owner had made no effort to put out even a line of tinsel. We ended up having to bring our own Christmas tree. Love Heart of the Lakes, love the location, would not go back to this cottage.

- R, December 2021

I am sorry to hear you were disappointed that there were no Christmas decorations in the house for your stay. You enquired around the 15/9/21 as to whether or not the house would have Christmas decorations and you were informed that it would not. An assumption was made that this was acceptable to you as the booking was neither cancelled nor rearranged to alternative accommodation at that time. On reflection perhaps that assumption should not have been made. Thank you for your helpful feedback and in future I will offer the option of Christmas decorations to those who book that week. Property Owner
Yvonne December 2021

“We had a great stay at Greystones.”

The house was very comfortable and the instructions for the different facilities were clear. The location was good for shops and walks for us, as we didn't have a car and could easily walk to places. The only suggestion we would make is for a curtain behind the front door as when lights were on in the evening there was no privacy for people coming down the stairs (can be seen from the street). Bur this wasn't a big issue. Also many thanks for locating our daughters sheep, that was left behind!

- Yvonne, December 2021
Frank October 2021

“Brilliant tastefully furnished cottage excellent fitted kitchen with top of the ...”

Brilliant tastefully furnished cottage excellent fitted kitchen with top of the range appliances bathroom with dual controls for the power shower over bath so you can just walk under shower when correct temperature full central heating log burner in lounge and open coal effect gas fire in dinning room just what you need in the cooler months We will certainly be going back everything you need in a holiday cottage and more Thanks to the owner for providing such outstanding levels of comfort

- Frank, October 2021
R September 2021

“Well appointed cottage, very clean and everything needed to enjoy a self catering holiday.”

Ideally positioned for anyone using public transport as bus stop at the bottom of the road about 100 yards from the property with buses to Bowness pier, Windermere and beyond every 20 minutes. There is an excellent restaurant / pub also at the bottom of the road, although opening times were restricted to Thursday to Sunday due to shortage of staff during our visit. Car parking could be an issue at busy times, but I always managed to find a place if not immediately outside the the front gate. All in all we had a great week's holiday.

- R, September 2021
Kate August 2021

“Lovely cottage in a great location, would definitely stay here again.”

Everything you needed was in this cottage, lovely kitchen and great shower especially. Within easy walking distance of both Windermere village and Bowness. Really enjoyed our stay here.

- Kate, August 2021
Charlotte July 2021

“We really enjoyed our stay at Greystone Cottage.”

The cottage was lovely inside, very well presented with original features, clean with great facilities and a nice seating area outside. The second bathroom was useful and it was in a brilliant location near all the shops, pubs and restaurants. We would stay again thank you.

- Charlotte, July 2021
Martin June 2021

“Great fully equipped cottage Location was ideal, a little way out of town but within close walking distance to restaurants etc.”

There is a small garage at the back of the property but it was also easy to park on the street outside. Note there is building work in the house next door so some noise but it did not cause us any problems

- Martin, June 2021
Steven May 2021

“Enjoyed our stay.”

Would benefit from finishing touches. No welcome tea/coffee and only 1 toilet roll for a family.

- Steven, May 2021

We are sorry to hear you only had one toilet roll for your week's stay. Normally there would be one toilet roll per toilet (so two in this case) left in the property by the Heart of the Lakes cleaning service. I have followed this up with them to ensure it doesn't happen again and also, as a safety net, had extras put in the cupboards near the two loos. Property Owner
Anonymous Dec 2019

“Great house with a fantastic location and amazing scenery.”

Very comfortable and spacious! Weather was great!

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“Lovely accommodation.”

We enjoyed the local walks straight from the property. Great location for restaurants and the cinema.

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
Anonymous Dec 2019

“A great stay in this lovely house which had everything we needed.”

Brilliant location and we made the most of not having to drive!

- Anonymous, Dec 2019
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The property

Greystones is the middle one of three Edwardian properties and ticks lots of boxes being in a sought after area of Bowness and really handy for everything that Bowness has to offer the holiday visitor...putting you in an ideal spot for walking to Lake Windermere, shopping and eating out, cinema, lake cruises and enjoyable walks from the door. Bowness is a year-round destination, popular with old and young alike. A short, less than five minute stroll, brings you to the shops and a bit further down the hill, The World of Beatrix Potter, and picturesque Bowness Bay with its steamer pier and boat hire. Walk from the door to Brantfell via Post Knott for fine views of the lake or join up to the Dales Way for an extended ramble in beautiful countryside towards School Knott and beyond. Accommodation: Front door entrance into hallway. There are two reception rooms, a charming bay-windowed dining room to the front (gas flame fire, cd player/radio/I-pod dock), and a cosy sitting room to the rear (Log burner, flat screen TV with You View/blu-ray DVD, free wi-fi broadband). Bright modern kitchen with underfloor heating and a door to rear courtyard. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, a spacious double bedroom at the front with brass bedstead, and a second twin room. Family bathroom (p-shaped bath with shower over, basin, wc and underfloor heating). Useful separate WC (WC and basin) on the second floor. Remaining rooms on third floor not accessible as for owner's use only. Furnishings throughout are comfortable with fitted carpets and gas central heating. Decor really complements the property including William Morris fabrics and wallpapers in carefully chosen colours. Outside: Rear yard with decked area for eating outside. Steps up to garage which has room for one small car or offers safe lockable bike storage. Parking is either in the garage or on street. Short walk to shops/pubs etc

Summary

Three-storey cottage
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi
Underfloor heating in kitchen and bathroom
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car
Secure bike storage
Courtyard with seating
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Access to garage via back lane.

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

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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 less than two miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There are 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.

Note: Only the cloakroom is available on the second floor, the rest of the floor is not open to guests

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

“A lovely cosy cottage in a good position in Bowness.”

“We really enjoyed staying at Greystones.”

“This is a lovely cottage in a prime location.”

“The location was great, the cottage was lovely and clean.”

“We had a great stay at Greystones.”

“Brilliant tastefully furnished cottage excellent fitted kitchen with top of the ...”

“Well appointed cottage, very clean and everything needed to enjoy a self catering holiday.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location, would definitely stay here again.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Greystone Cottage.”

“Great fully equipped cottage Location was ideal, a little way out of town but within close walking distance to restaurants etc.”

“Enjoyed our stay.”

“Great house with a fantastic location and amazing scenery.”