Rustic Cottage

4.9★

Outstanding

Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

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

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Simon
July 2022

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

- Simon, July 2022

Many thanks for your kind comments, glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Jamie July 2022

“We had a lovely stay at Rustic Cottage.”

The owners couldn't be more helpful and assisted with parking in the area as soon as we arrived. We were lucky enough to be let into the cottage early too. The cottage itself is very nice and superbly located in the town of Bowness. The cottage was full of character and quaint but also had modern facilities and was spotlessly clean. The cottage also has a lovely back garden which we all enjoyed using. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again and I have already recommended this place to friends.

- Jamie, July 2022
Susan June 2022

“A fabulous place to stay - so clean & comfortable.”

In a great location for all amenities & exploring the area. All communication was straightforward. Would definitely recommend

- Susan, June 2022

Many thanks for your comments. The location of Rustic Cottage and it’s private garden enhances a relaxing holiday. If you so desire you don’t even have to use your car with everything that Bowness and Windermere offers on your doorstep. Property Owner
Joyce June 2022

“Really wish I could give higher ratings!”

Graham and hazel made us feel very welcome - looking out for us the minute we arrived and letting us know they were there if needed. The property is brilliantly located near the centre and lake. Very private and cosy. The cottage and garden were secure and super clean. My dog could safely explore without worry if escaping. All the little extras we kept finding tea, coffee, torches, tissues, reed diffusers to name a few showed the care and thought put in to make guests feel welcome and at home. Only downside is it only sleeps 3 as I am planning a break with my friends later in the year but we won’t all fit!! Thank you for helping to make our visit to the lakes a lovely experience

- Joyce, June 2022

It’s extremely satisfying to receive such a heart warming review, it confirms we are achieving a cosy relaxing base when exploring the lakes. Obviously our location central in Bowness certainly helps. If you ever wish to return it would be an absolute pleasure. Property Owner
Michael June 2022

“A lovely stay in this cottage with all facilities you would need.”

Contact to advise us cottage ready early and some great little touches (diffusers, torches, condiments) that made you feel instantly at home. Super location that makes just a short walk to lake and shops. Could not be better fully recommended.

- Michael, June 2022

Many thanks for your kind comments. We are happy you enjoyed your stay, we are also pleased we where able to contribute to the success of your holiday. Property Owner
Debra May 2022

“The cottage is perfect in every way .”

Everything you need for a comfortable stay and spotlessly clean and great location .

- Debra, May 2022

Thank you for your very kind comments. We hope you had a very enjoyable holiday and look forward to seeing you again later in the year. Our location in a quiet corner of Bowness makes for a relaxing experience away from hustle and bustle. Property Owner
John May 2022

“Outstanding accommodation I challenge anyone to fault it !”

a cottage brought up to date whilst retaining the cottage look and experience.

- John, May 2022

Your comments are very much appreciated, trying to achieve a desirable property for guests to spend a well earned holiday has always been our goal. Look forward to seeing you all soon. Property Owner
Karli April 2022

“Great stay.”

Lovely little cottage. Will be back.

- Karli, April 2022

Thank you for your lovely comments and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner
Janet April 2022

“Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location which completely exceeded our expectations.”

The cottage was beautifully clean, very comfortable and contained absolutely everything needed for a great self catering holiday. I would 100% recommend staying here, it really is home from home. We will definately be back!

- Janet, April 2022

Hi guys many thanks for your very kind review. It was great to see you again. We are happy we contributed in making your holiday a great success. Looking forward to seeing you again next year. Property Owner
Anthony April 2022

“Really enjoyed our stay at Rustic cottage,lovely cottage and ideal location”

- Anthony, April 2022

Many thanks you for your review. We do strive to provide a quality comfortable holiday cottage. We consciously try to improve wherever possible. Comments from our guests help to achieve this. Property Owner
Amanda April 2022

“Rustic Cottage is just amazing, has retained its rustic charms but also has some modern twists & nice touches.”

Cleaned to a high standard ready for our arrival. Had everything we needed a proper home from home. Beds are very comfy, shower over the bath very powerful, perfect after a days walking. Location is central in Bowness but also peaceful & quiet. A lovely little garden where you can sit outside too, lovely to watch all the different birds that visit. All in all a perfect place to stay, can’t wait to visit again!

- Amanda, April 2022

Thank you, we really appreciate your lovely comments. You guys where a pleasure to have as guests. Our aim is to provide a relaxing comfortable cottage so our guests can concentrate on a memorable holiday. Look forward to seeing you soon. Property Owner
Christopher March 2022

“Lovely, comfortable cottage all your needs catered for.”

The bed was so comfortable and bathroom was lovely. A nice garden to sit out on a summer evening. A short walk into town with an abundance of shops, pubs and eateries. Definitely recommend this cottage as a base.

- Christopher, March 2022

We really appreciate your kind comments. Our aim is to provide quality service and accommodation so that our guests can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Lake District. Property Owner
Joshua March 2022

“Fantastic property in an amazing location, it was everything we wanted for our break to the lake district, I will certainly he recommending this property to people to stay at, we absolutely hope to be back one day to experience it all over again.”

thank you for making the stay comfortable, clean and peaceful. it exceeded out expectations completely.

- Joshua, March 2022

Many thanks for your positive comments,any potential recommendations will always be appreciated. It is our aim to provide a property that offers an enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We look forward to seeing you again. Property Owner
Miranda December 2021

“Amazing stay, very pretty cottage with everything we needed.”

Was also really helpful there were things like oil salt and pepper!

- Miranda, December 2021

Thank you for your positive comments. It is our aim to try and achieve accommodation to a high standard for our guests to enjoy. Property Owner
Caroline October 2021

“Such an efficient booking system which immediately sent us all the information we could have needed instead of us having to search a website.”

A scarce delight to use and will definitely book again. The cottage was exactly as listed - wonderfully clean with lots of unexpected extras provided. Although this was a lovely surprise it might be helpful to give details to save people packing unnecessary essentials such as cleaning / dishwasher tablets. But one cannot complain about going above and beyond! To have thought if everything and more it was just a little surprising bit to have a mirror in the bathroom. But a very minor point. Location was great and we had a super few days. Thank you.

- Caroline, October 2021

Many thanks for your comments. We appreciate all reviews and observations, acting on the same when we can. Mirror in the bathroom has been installed. Hope to see you guys again. Property Owner
R October 2021

“We thouroughly enjoyed rustic cottage for the second time.”

However I do think the bathroom since being decorated is in much need of a mirror for shaving/make up application. But this is a small, minor thing we will definitely come again and recommend it to others. Thanks Mr and Mrs Robin Evans.

- R, October 2021

Hi guys thanks for your comments would love to see you again. After your observation bathroom mirror was installed along with a longer mirror on the landing. Always looking to improve the cottage to make our guests stay more enjoyable. Property Owner
Donna August 2021

“The location of the cottage was perfect for access on foot to Bowness shops and restaurants.”

- Donna, August 2021

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview and DVD player, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking permit provided for use on the access road leading to the cottage
Enclosed patio with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.2 miles
Note: There is no room for a cot or highchair at this property

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The property

This delightful character cottage nestles in a quiet location close to the heart of Bowness village. One of four whitewashed former workers' cottages, Rustic Cottage is steeped in traditional features such as original beams, wooden floors and exposed stone walling. This cottage is perfect for a couple or couple with a child and will charm in any season, with its cosy wood burning stove for the winter months and sunny patio to enjoy during the summer. Arriving at the property, the traditional wooden latch door brings you into the open-plan kitchen and dining area, home to all the appliances you need to whip up tasty meals for the group, as well as a handy dishwasher to help with your clean up. Gather to enjoy your meals at the dining table and plan the next day of adventures before making your way into the characterful sitting room. Boasting a flat screen TV with a DVD player and Freeview, along with original wood beams and charming woodburning stove, you can look forward to snuggling up with your loved in this space after a long day of discovering the local area. A patio door from the lounge leads out onto the large patio with views out over the village. As the evening draws to a close, head upstairs where you will find a good size double room and a smaller single room with 4 foot double bed and pleasant views onto Claife Heights; here, you can look forward to resting your head before another action-packed day out. Completing the interior of the cottage is a fully tiled family bathroom, where you can soak your muscles in a bubble bath after a tiresome day of exploring, as well as being home to a shower over, basin and WC so the group can freshen up and prepare for the day ahead. Back on the ground floor, patio doors from the sitting room lead you outside to the large enclosed south facing patio; home to pretty patio furniture, the space is ideal for a morning cup of coffee or a glass of wine and barbecue in the last of the summer sun. Spend your days wandering this glorious area of the country; Lake Windermere is only a short stroll away where many water-based activities can be enjoyed, such as cruises, boat hire and kayaking, or you can take the car ferry across the lake to Hawkshead and Beatrix Potter country. If you are travelling with a book worm, why not spend the day at The World of Beatrix Potter, discovering the rich past of Peter Rabbit and friends. Venture out to the lovely town of Ambleside one day and explore glorious Wray Castle and grounds, making for a peaceful day out for all ages and abilities. The many amenities of the village of Bowness are on your doorstep, as well as excellent opportunities for walking and taking in the beautiful nearby viewpoints of Post Knott and Brantfell from where views up and down the lake and even over to the coast are possible on a clear day. If you don't fancy cooking one evening, venture out to one of the local eateries such as Urban Food House, offering a contemporary menu, or for a traditional pub grub menu, The Flying Pig Pub. There is also plenty of evening entertainment in the nearby pubs; Baha offers live music, cocktails and a stylish setting, perfect if evenings out are more your style. For a relaxing break in the stunning Lake District, choose Rustic Cottage.

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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

“We had a lovely stay at Rustic Cottage.”

“A fabulous place to stay - so clean & comfortable.”

“Really wish I could give higher ratings!”

“A lovely stay in this cottage with all facilities you would need.”

“The cottage is perfect in every way .”

“Outstanding accommodation I challenge anyone to fault it !”

“Great stay.”

“Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location which completely exceeded our expectations.”

“Really enjoyed our stay at Rustic cottage,lovely cottage and ideal location”

“Rustic Cottage is just amazing, has retained its rustic charms but also has some modern twists & nice touches.”

“Lovely, comfortable cottage all your needs catered for.”

“Fantastic property in an amazing location, it was everything we wanted for our break to the lake district, I will certainly he recommending this property to people to stay at, we absolutely hope to be back one day to experience it all over again.”

“Amazing stay, very pretty cottage with everything we needed.”

“Such an efficient booking system which immediately sent us all the information we could have needed instead of us having to search a website.”