Kempton | Bowness-on-windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
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

53 Customer Review(s)

Garry
September 2023

“Location good, the house was superb and added to our visit to Bowness”

- Garry, September 2023

Thanks so much Garry for your comments and your 100% rating we are glad you had a lovely weekend celebrating your wife’s birthday. We hope to welcome you back again some time. Property Owner
Charlotte September 2023

“We were dissatisfied at finding soiled sheets on our beds.”

The beds had been remade with dirty ones. We had to contact the owner for clean bedlinen. She gave us a refund of £40 for inconvenience but to be Frank with that was not what I call a goodwill gesture but an insult. The kitchen is very very tired. There was not sufficient cleaning products that I would expect to clean any spillages. Towels were marked or had bleach discolouring on them.

- Charlotte, September 2023

Having checked in on a Friday we received a text on the Sunday morning reporting marks on 2 pillowcases & 1 fitted sheet; within the hour I brought fresh linen to you. As you had stripped all 3 beds, I happily returned with fresh bedding for all 3 bedrooms. Just to clarify the linen put on the beds was not dirty as it had come from the laundry on the Friday but unfortunately those 3 marks must have been missed and we did apologise profusely for this. We offered the Â£40 as a goodwill gesture for any inconvenient caused as you told me your daughterâ€™s sleep had been affected by this, so I can only apologise that you felt this was insulting. Regarding cleaning products there is a cleaning caddy in the kitchen so we are sorry you must not have seen this, if you had mentioned it I would have explained where it was. We pride ourselves on trying to maintain high standards which is reflected in many of our reviews so I am saddened you had an issue and have remained disappointed. We felt we rectified your issue as best we could by responding immediately and also offering compensation for the inconvenience. We hope despite this you still had a nice week in The Lakes Property Owner
Dean August 2023

“Kempton is a lovely house within a short walk of lake windermere and all the shops and restaurants in Bowness.”

The accommodation was easy to find following great communication from the owners, clean and tidy, well equipped for a family and has a lake view, what more could you ask?

- Dean, August 2023

Thanks so much Dean and family for your super comments & 100% rating. It was a pleasure to host you all and we hope to welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
Gill July 2023

“Had a Great holiday.”

went with our daughter.son inlaw.and granddaughter. beautiful house great location.had a slight problem with wifi contacted owner sorted immediately. what more can you ask everything there you could want, even toys for my 9 month old granddaughter.highly recommend for anybody wanting a relaxing stay everything on your doorstep thank you. Gill

- Gill, July 2023

Thank you Gill for your wonderful comments and your 100% rating, we are so pleased you enjoyed staying at Kempton and had a super week in the Lakes. Thank you for leaving the house so clean and tidy we are so apprectaive and we would love for you to return anytime. Property Owner
Lyndsey April 2023

“Amazing holiday place Spacious beautiful Home from home Ideal location”

- Lyndsey, April 2023

Thank you so much for giving us a 100% rating and leaving us your kind feedback, we really appreciate it and hope to welcome you back to Kempton in the future. Property Owner
Sega March 2023

“Overall an excellent stay.”

Nice clean rooms. Good bathroom facilities with all rooms ensuite. Kitchen with all the essentials. And the bonus for kids a TV which you can air- play onto. Good variety of Restaurants less than 10 mins walk away( one across the road). Good access to the bus and less than 15 mins walk to the main centre of Bowness ( and the Beatrix Potter Museum) and a mile from Windermere town centre. Pretty good access to roads to get to all parts of the lakes. We really enjoyed our stay, and would thoroughly recommend it.

- Sega, March 2023

Thank you for your 100% rating and very thorough review. We are so glad you had a good Easter holiday week and managed to explore the area to well. It was really nice to meet your family on checkout and we would be delightted for you to stay again and thanks for choosing Kempton. Property Owner
David December 2022

“The property location could not be better, only a couple minutes walk from the centre of Bowness.”

. Kempton overall was comfortable. It does what it says on the tin as they say.. The one downpoint for us is that it is in need of an overall /refurb etc. It feels tired, and in places looks tired. We found mould on the back of the curtains in the dining room, that was worrying as we had a guest with severe asthma. Overall yes we enjoyed the break and Kempton served its purpose but unfortunately I dont think some of our friends will look at booking the property again..

- David, December 2022

We are pleased that you all enjoyed New Year in the Lakes and found the house comfortable and enjoyed the prime location. We have many complimentary reviews for Kempton and an 'Excellent' rating, so it was disappointing to read that some of your party did not find the house to their taste. We spend money updating our houses at the start of every year replacing and modernising what is necessary and new images are taken so this does offer a true representation of the standard of the house. As you are not specific, we are unsure what you felt was the issue, but we are glad you still had a nice stay. We were aware of some mildew on the backing of one of the patio window curtains due to condensation from the recently cold spell and warmth in the house; this was sponge cleaned but we are unable to dry clean large items within our 6hr changeover; clearly as we are now closed for January this will be addressed. The house will be updated as always in January 2023 and the new images will be uploaded in February 2023. Property Owner
Janine December 2022

“Lovely cosy property, comfy beds, great location!”

We had a wonderful week all 6 of us with the dog.

- Janine, December 2022

Glad you had a nice time it was nice to get the chance to say hello. Hope to see you back again soon. Property Owner
Jennifer October 2022

“We had a fantastic stay at Kempton.”

Very comfortable and spacious for 5 people and a dog! Kempton had everything we needed, great communal spaces, spotlessly clean and an amazing location to Bowness & Windermere with a very short walk to the lake front! Huge bonus of large living area with gorgeous dining room. Will definitely be returning and recommending to friends! We've stayed in many places in Bowness throughout the years and this property was by far the best! Thank you so much Georgie for making us feel so welcome!

- Jennifer, October 2022

Thank you so much for your wonderful review and perfect 100% rating. It was a pleasure to meet you and we are so pleased you enjoyed staying at Kempton and all the great themed evening you organised sounded great fun. We would be very happy to welcome you back anytime. Property Owner
Paul October 2022

“Friendly owners,made you feel welcome and able to contact them if there were any problems.”

Well equipped accommodation all rooms have en suite bathrooms which gives you privacy even when staying with family. Plenty of nice little touches to make the accommodation feel homely cds,dvds and local information a plenty. Quick and efficient at returning housekeeping bond at the end of our holiday, thank you. Would stay again at this accommodation.

- Paul, October 2022

It was a pleasure to have you staying with us and many thanks for your super comments. We are so glad you had a good week in the Lakes. Property Owner
Russell October 2022

“Excellent comms with the owner.”

Nice little touches on arrival such as biscuits and wine. Perfect location just a short walk into town and very easy to find and park. A real gem.

- Russell, October 2022

Thank you so much for your super review we really appreciate your comments and also for your 100% score. It was a pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you return another time. Property Owner
Geoffrey August 2022

“An enjoyable week in a spacious and comfortable cottage.”

- Geoffrey, August 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your review and also for the 100% rating, we are very glad you had a good week and found Kempton comfortable. We hope to welcome you back sometime. Property Owner
David July 2022

“The cottage was very comfortable and we had a great time.”

We also used the beresfords restaurant and we're made very welcome when we told them where we were staying.

- David, July 2022

Thank you so much for leaving a review after waiting so long to visit we are delighted you had a great week. We will pass on your comments to Graham at Beresfords also! Thanks for choosing Kempton we hope to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
Allison April 2022

“We all enjoyed our week at Kempton, a very comfortable, clean and well equipped house.”

We would recommend and would stay there again if we visit the area again. We did have a problem but it was solved immediately by a phone call with Georgie, fantastic service! The house is very convenient for Bowness, just a short walk for the shops and places to eat which was great as parking during a bank holiday weekend could be difficult. Lots of lovely places to visit in the area, Ambleside, Wray Castle, Tarn Hows and lots more.

- Allison, April 2022

Thanks Allison for taking the time to review Kempton, we are so glad you had a great week exploring and enjoyed the house. We hope to see you return in the future. Hope the toothbrushes arrived safely! Property Owner
Barry April 2022

“The property was very clean and well maintained.”

It was like home from home and would recommend stay there

- Barry, April 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to review Kempton we really appreciate it and are so glad you had an enjoyable week. Property Owner
Andrea March 2022

“This is a beautiful cosy little home in a great location right in the middle of Windermere and Bowness.”

It has all of the facilities you could possibly need. We were a party of 4 adults and 1 dog, the location was great for walking him as well as going out for food/drinks/exploring etc. The homeowners were absolutely brilliant too, ensuring we had everything we needed and our security deposit was returned straight away on returning from holiday. We will definitely be visiting again.

- Andrea, March 2022

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a super review, we are really glad you had a great week and we really look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Property Owner
Julie February 2022

“Had a lovely weekend at the Kempton.”

Location superb , facilities great , would definitely return out of season as excellent value for money end of Feb .

- Julie, February 2022

We are really glad you had a nice weekend and also a lovely sunny one. We look forward to welcoming you back sometime. Property Owner
Heather February 2022

“Lovely house with parking and spotlessly clean.”

Nice and warm during the stormy weather and great having all rooms with en-suite facilities. Some decor dated but if you don't mind this it's a good holiday house with a view of the Langdale hills across Lake Windermere. Very comfy sofas! Owners have excellent communication if you ask them a question and a package of treats including wine was a lovely welcome for us. Great location for heading south to the aquarium, the local cinema was good and just a few minutes walk down the road, and not far to drive to Ambleside, Grasmere, Elterwater etc.

- Heather, February 2022

Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review and it was to nice to meet you all on the morning of check out. We are so pleased you had a good family week. We were just a little confused by one of your comments as each January Kempton is fully redecorated, always in neutral colours apart from the dining room with good quality & modern furnishings, so hopefully our images & reviews reflect this. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Gareth November 2021

“A really lovely stay in a really lovely property.”

Very clean and comfortable and close to everything you could need. 5 stars from the Mrs and I. We will be back for sure.

- Gareth, November 2021

Thank you so much for staying with us and for taking time to leave your review, its is very much appreciated and we are so glad you had a nice stay. We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Alistair October 2021

“Ideal property for three couples,very well equipped, very centrally located but with excellent private parking for three cars.”

Owners very attentive and brought an issue reported by the previous guests to our attention and corrected it immediately. Very much enjoyed our stay.

- Alistair, October 2021

We are really pleased you had an enjoyable week; thank you so much for taking time to leave a review, its is very much appreciated.We hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
Marcia September 2021

“Nice welcome gift from hosts.”

Very central for Bowness. Lovely bathroom. Every need catered for.

- Marcia, September 2021
Hilary September 2021

“One of the nicest houses we have stayed in.”

It was clean and well equipt. Central to widermere and bowness. We will definately becoming back

- Hilary, September 2021

We are delighted you had a nice week at Kempton. Thank you so much for leaving us a review. We really hope to welcome you again in the future. Property Owner
Deborah August 2021

“The Kempton accommodation was ideally situated to explore the beautiful surrounding areas.”

It was really like home from home very comfortable inside and the outside area was a real bonus for my family and dogs. We have just returned from a fabulous break.

- Deborah, August 2021
Louise August 2021

“The accommodation was perfect.”

Plenty of space and close to local amenities.

- Louise, August 2021
Anna July 2021

“Brilliant communication by host.”

Accommodation perfectly stocked and equipped. Lovely welcome pack. Definitely recommend

- Anna, July 2021
Wendy July 2021

“Fabulous house, great location .”

The house is situated between Windermere and Bowness and all the facilities they have to offer. A lovely welcome pack was waiting for us on arrival. Nice sunny bbq area to rear of the property. Great to have parking for three cars. Any problems we had were sorted out quickly.,

- Wendy, July 2021
Susan June 2021

“We had a very comfortable week in this well appointed house which was a few minutes walk to the local shops and the lake.”

Many boat trips can be booked just up the road. The situation is very convenient with ample off road parking. Having 3 bedrooms all with ensuites was ideal for privacy and comfort. The kitchen was very well stocked with everything we needed. It was very quiet and we totally relaxed all week. The owner communicated with helpful check in details/Covid requirements so we had no worries. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely clean house to others.

- Susan, June 2021
Michael April 2021

“Great location, very short walk to amenities and lake Windermere.”

Good spacious living room and comfortable furniture, also separate dining area which was ideal as lockdown restrictions meant only outdoor eating for restaurants so had breakfast in (kitchen equipment and cutlery all good standard). Bedrooms all decent size and all with en-suite, 1 en-suite also had huge bath which was great to relax in. Good communication with owner for checking in & out etc. Would recommend and will likely stay again.

- Michael, April 2021
Cathleen April 2021

“Feather cushions on settee - I am allergic to feathers so ill after 7 days.”

Hardly any channels on TV - probably needs tuning. House itself OK but smaller kitchen than expected by photos.

- Cathleen, April 2021

Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. It is unfortunate that you did not contact us during your weeks stay or mention this when we met, as we could have easily offered to give you some alternative cushions for the sofa; obviously we are unable to help if we are unaware of any issues. The TV in the lounge has Freeview for the terrestrial channels which I think is not the same across all regions so perhaps it was different to what you have at home. However, we do provide many DVDs which we hope you found and the TV is a SMART TV so Apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime etc can be accessed including iPlayer etc. Property Owner
Wendy October 2020

“Had a fantastic stay at Kempton Cottage.”

Communication from start to finish was excellent. The property itself is in an very good location, close to amenities and the centre of Bowness. There is also a lovely view of the lake out of the lounge window. All 3 bedrooms have their own bathroom which comes in very handy when there are 5 of you trying to get ready at the same time. The property has everything that you need and more. Everything was spotlessly clean and tidy. The beds are very comfy too. Cannot wait to book again for another trip. 100% can recommend x

- Wendy, October 2020
Stacey September 2020

“Brilliant holiday home, especially for a family of 6 as we all had our own bathroom and plenty of room upstairs to spread out.”

Excellent location as just a 5-10 min stroll to all the main attractions. The house has everything you need for a great trip, there was even tea and coffee and we really appreciated the little hamper of biscuits and wine and even some lovely doggy biscuits that went down a treat. Georgie was an excellent host, nothing seemed too much trouble. The kettle wasn’t working and she was there first thing in the morning with a new one! Would definitely recommend and we will definitely be back!

- Stacey, September 2020
Andy August 2020

“Kempton is perfectly located for exploring both Bowness and the wider Lake District.”

A home away from home, excellently equipped and spotlessly prepared and Georgie was always available at the eend of a phone if we needed anything. The "upside-down" layout is perfect for making the most of the location , even if the infamous Lake District weather did its best to try to obscure the view of the lake and surrounding areas. We wouldn't hesitate to book again.

- Andy, August 2020
Gail July 2020

“House was in a great location and provided us with a great base for exploring the surrounding area.”

Had a lovely week.

- Gail, July 2020
Martin March 2020

“Lovely house with everything supplied, We found two of the en-suite bathrooms a little cramped.”

All in all a lovely house with all the facilities of Bowness within easy waking distance

- Martin, March 2020
Neil February 2020

“The house was well-furnished, warm and comfortable as a base during the cold, wet conditions of 'Storm Dennis' in Feb 2020.”

The owner provided excellent information prior to our stay and maintained effective communications. Cooking facilities are good and there are plenty of thoughtful touches throughout the house - including local information, maps, guidebooks and a selection of CDs, DVDs and board games. The en-suites for each bedroom made life easy. The house provides easy access to the village for shopping and eating out, and is a great location from which to explore the Lake District.

- Neil, February 2020
Brenda December 2019

“High standards, well equipped.”

Comfortable, the 3ensuite bedrooms were ideal. Good location, only a short walk from shops etc. Good parking

- Brenda, December 2019
Adrian December 2019

“Four of us stayed over Christmas 2019 four days.”

It was the most relaxing and chilled four days of my life. We cooked Xmas and Boxing Day dinner in the well equipped kitchen. Plenty of utensils and pans etc. Very comfy lounge area and beds. Good communications with the host too. Cottage was decorated for Xmas with tree etc. Five mins walk from lake Windamere so ideal location. Definitely recommend.

- Adrian, December 2019
Richard November 2019

“Property is ideally situated between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere lots to do and great walks for dogs.”

Property has nice views of the mountains and lake from lounge and kitchen, Lots of rooms and very comfortable beds all on suite. We had a great time

- Richard, November 2019
Tim October 2019

“This is the second time we have stayed at this beautiful cottage.”

A lot of thought has gone in to providing many things you need on arrival, such as tea, coffee, milk, biscuits, cooking oil, salt, pepper, washing up liquid, washing powder, bottle of wine, cleaning materials etc. There is everything you will need in the kitchen, everything easy to operate, the cottage very comfortable, fast WiFi and plenty of information available for sightseeing. The location is unbeatable, so close to the town with everything on your doorstep and in easy striking distance of the touristy places that are a must see. We were very lucky with the weather having really only lost one day to the weather, the rest of the week was mostly dry, plenty of sun and mild. The booking process and arrival process was easy, and the owner Georgeene contactable if required. Thank you once again, a fantastic week and we were sorry we had to leave.

- Tim, October 2019
Peter John July 2019

“We were disappointed with the view of the lake.”

It appears the trees may have grown up and the view is not like the information supplied. It seemed to us it was meant for young families but as elderly visitors ( and this is not a complaint) we should have appreciated one or two little alterations such as a grab rail in the shower.

- Peter John, July 2019

"Many thanks for taking the time to leave a review and also for the nice email you sent to us, we are glad you had an enjoyable week. Many thanks for your feedback. As a point of clarification as we were a little confused by the comment regarding grab rails; the master bathroom does have both a grab rail and a seat in the large walk in shower and the large corner bath also has a grab rail, these are possibly just visible on our images". Property Owner
Colin May 2019

“Excellent accommodation, extremely comfortable and all the facilities necessary to make the holiday enjoyable.”

We had typical Lake District weather,wet and windy, but knew we had a warm and comfortable place to go back to in the evening

- Colin, May 2019
Louise May 2019

“Kempton was a lovely house in the centre of Bowness close to everything we needed and wanted.”

The kitchen had everything we needed to cook. Would definitely recommend it and if we were to return to Bowness would book it again. The beds were comfy and we slept well.

- Louise, May 2019
Karla December 2018

“My family and I plus our Golden Retriever had a superb christmas at the Kemptons!”

The house is fully equipped! Everything works well! Everything is within reach. The host is adorable and communicative! They left us a wine and a card plus a fully decorated house which was lovely! The organisation is excellent and professional from A to Z. The surroundings are amazing! We especially enjoyed a stroll around Windermere, Coniston, Buttermere etc! We are hoping to be back during summer!!

- Karla, December 2018
Megan December 2018

“Cottage was easy reach to walk to town centre, it was very homely, owner left ...”

Cottage was easy reach to walk to town centre, it was very homely, owner left welcome milk and biscuits which was very welcome great holiday

- Megan, December 2018
Amanda November 2018

“Five of us visited for a long week end.”

The standard of the house was excellent, extremely clean with everything you need to make your stay feel like home.Lovely view of the lake. Little extras which we didn't expect to have such as milk, ice cubes, a bottle of wine, tea, coffee and sugar were a nice touch. The owners were very accommodating, informing us that we could actually check in a little earlier than normal and also upon departure as our train was late in the afternoon allowed us to store our luggage at the house. The house is well located for easy access walking down into Bowness, plenty of local amenities only a few minutes walk away. Would totally recommend this property.

- Amanda, November 2018
Alexandra May 2018

“Great hosts, answered all our questions in a timely fashion and very helpful on the local area.”

As soon as we saw the kitchen we felt at home as they provided a slow cooker to use. We usually have to buy one and leave it at the property. The large bathroom was spectacular as we're used to a small one at home. The owners left a bottle of wine and a welcome note. We were so impressed with the place and them, that we left them a bottle of wine and chocolates!

- Alexandra, May 2018
Krystyna May 2018

“Lovely position for visiting around the area.”

Very helpful owners . Would definitely go again

- Krystyna, May 2018
Paul April 2018

“Great location.”

Good quality accommodation.good time had by all the party

- Paul, April 2018
Tim December 2017

“Following our booking with Sykes, Georgeene from the cottage kept me updated several times on the run up to our holiday.”

On arrival, entry to the cottage was easy. There was a box of chocolates, bottle of wine, litre of milk and a Christmas card waiting for us, which was much appreciated. There was a lovely Christmas tree and decorations to add to the Christmas spirit. Great location, minutes to the centre of Bowness, warm, comfortable, lots of information available for trips out etc, books, reading material, games, a bogey box, large TV on the wall, big fridge/freezer, well laid out functional kitchen, comfortable bedrooms and parking for 3 cars and wifi with a download speed of over 40 MB (wish I had that at home!). Of course, there is always room for improvement and some has been previously documented by other guests, but this hasn't affected how I rate this place. A lot of though has gone into this cottage so a big thank you, and yes, we would definitely return.

- Tim, December 2017
Carole October 2017

“No, any problems we had the owner dealt with immediately.”

Excellent service.

- Carole, October 2017
Loraine October 2017

“The property is in need of some updates.”

The plumbing especially. Could really benefit from combi boiler as if shower in use couldn’t use kitchen water. Otherwise it was very nice. Location is perfect.

- Loraine, October 2017
Alison July 2017

“Booking through Sykes Cottages was quick and easy.”

Nicki sorted my questions out quickly and made the booking very speedy. The cottage is clean, had everything you needed and in a fab location. A couple of minutes walk and you are into the main town. Plenty of things to do and places to eat.

- Alison, July 2017
Mal November 2016

“Fabulous accommodation in a great location for an easy walk to the village and lake.”

Helpful and responsive owners too.

- Mal, November 2016

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Summary

Three ground floor bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size double with TV and en-suite corner bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC
First floor basin and WC
First floor kitchen
First floor dining room with sitting area and Juliet balcony.
Lake and mountain view
Gas central heating
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair on request
Off road parking for 3 cars
Private enclosed patio with furniture and BBQ
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops and pubs 3 mins walk
Lake & Mountain View
Note: Check-in is 4pm, Check out 10am
Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday or Monday
However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind
Note: This property requires a refundable good housekeeping bond of £180

The property

Kempton, a charming, three-bedroom cottage rests close to the Cumbrian community of Bowness-on-Windermere, and near the beauty spot of Lake Windermere. This delightful cottage, which enjoys spectacular lakeside views, offers the perfect abode for families and friends sharing, looking to tour the Lake District National Park and its attractions. The spacious and elegant living area has been strategically placed on the first floor to take advantage of the breath-taking views surrounding Kempton. Enjoy your setting from the Juliet balcony, found in the sitting room, before locating the charming dining room, accessed via a wooden archway; gather around the table for six after preparing meals in the well-equipped kitchen. The master king-size bedroom, set on the ground floor, has a large en-suite bathroom, whilst the further king-size and double benefit from en-suite shower rooms, catering to all preferences. Once you’re ready to explore, stroll to one of the restaurants by the lakeside, stock up on the essentials at a nearby convenience store, or return to your cottage for an alfresco meal or glass of wine after a long day of exploring the area. The lake beckons in Bowness with cruises that depart for both Ambleside and the lake's southernmost point, from which point you can board the stream train to Newby Bridge and Haverthwaite. Also accessible from this location are the Lakes Aquarium and Lakeland Motor Museum, whilst the Beatrix Potter attraction will be a hit with the younger party members; the more spirited can rent bikes and explore Grizedale Forest from this point. Why not take to the water for an afternoon of paddle-boarding or kayaking, before exploring some of the delightful towns in proximity to Kempton, including Ambleside, Grasmere, and Coniston. Wherever you explore, there are beautiful landscapes for walkers to enjoy, with the Orrest Head at the top of Windermere village, displaying breath-taking views of the lake and the surrounding fells. Enjoy a prime position in Cumbria at Kempton.

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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.

Note: Check-in is 4pm/ Check out 10am.
Note: Holiday start dates must be either Friday or Monday.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Location good, the house was superb and added to our visit to Bowness”

“We were dissatisfied at finding soiled sheets on our beds.”

“Kempton is a lovely house within a short walk of lake windermere and all the shops and restaurants in Bowness.”

“Had a Great holiday.”

“Amazing holiday place Spacious beautiful Home from home Ideal location”

“Overall an excellent stay.”

“The property location could not be better, only a couple minutes walk from the centre of Bowness.”

“Lovely cosy property, comfy beds, great location!”

“We had a fantastic stay at Kempton.”

“Friendly owners,made you feel welcome and able to contact them if there were any problems.”

“Excellent comms with the owner.”

“An enjoyable week in a spacious and comfortable cottage.”

“The cottage was very comfortable and we had a great time.”

“We all enjoyed our week at Kempton, a very comfortable, clean and well equipped house.”

“The property was very clean and well maintained.”

“This is a beautiful cosy little home in a great location right in the middle of Windermere and Bowness.”

“Had a lovely weekend at the Kempton.”

“Lovely house with parking and spotlessly clean.”

“A really lovely stay in a really lovely property.”

“Ideal property for three couples,very well equipped, very centrally located but with excellent private parking for three cars.”

“Nice welcome gift from hosts.”

“One of the nicest houses we have stayed in.”

“The Kempton accommodation was ideally situated to explore the beautiful surrounding areas.”

“The accommodation was perfect.”

“Brilliant communication by host.”

“Fabulous house, great location .”

“We had a very comfortable week in this well appointed house which was a few minutes walk to the local shops and the lake.”

“Great location, very short walk to amenities and lake Windermere.”

“Feather cushions on settee - I am allergic to feathers so ill after 7 days.”

“Had a fantastic stay at Kempton Cottage.”

“Brilliant holiday home, especially for a family of 6 as we all had our own bathroom and plenty of room upstairs to spread out.”

“Kempton is perfectly located for exploring both Bowness and the wider Lake District.”

“House was in a great location and provided us with a great base for exploring the surrounding area.”

“Lovely house with everything supplied, We found two of the en-suite bathrooms a little cramped.”

“The house was well-furnished, warm and comfortable as a base during the cold, wet conditions of 'Storm Dennis' in Feb 2020.”

“High standards, well equipped.”

“Four of us stayed over Christmas 2019 four days.”

“Property is ideally situated between Windermere and Bowness-on-Windermere lots to do and great walks for dogs.”

“This is the second time we have stayed at this beautiful cottage.”

“We were disappointed with the view of the lake.”

“Excellent accommodation, extremely comfortable and all the facilities necessary to make the holiday enjoyable.”

“Kempton was a lovely house in the centre of Bowness close to everything we needed and wanted.”

“My family and I plus our Golden Retriever had a superb christmas at the Kemptons!”

“Cottage was easy reach to walk to town centre, it was very homely, owner left ...”

“Five of us visited for a long week end.”

“Great hosts, answered all our questions in a timely fashion and very helpful on the local area.”

“Lovely position for visiting around the area.”

“Great location.”

“Following our booking with Sykes, Georgeene from the cottage kept me updated several times on the run up to our holiday.”

“No, any problems we had the owner dealt with immediately.”

“The property is in need of some updates.”

“Booking through Sykes Cottages was quick and easy.”

“Fabulous accommodation in a great location for an easy walk to the village and lake.”

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BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE