Old Droomer

Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

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

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* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

Graham
May 2022

“This is a difficult one because there are so many conflicting aspects.”

Good points: the garden and the parking area; comprehensive kitchen facilities and equipment (at most other places I've had to take cup and saucer and egg cup); heating arrangements; cleanliness (apart from cobweb on wall between kitchen and garden room); good views and surroundings. Bad points: Garden room seating and dining chairs far too soft (apart from two not at the table) Numerous steps and staircase with no handrail or other support apart from walls - a definite health and safety risk ...

Good points: the garden and the parking area; comprehensive kitchen facilities and equipment (at most other places I've had to take cup and saucer and egg cup); heating arrangements; cleanliness (apart from cobweb on wall between kitchen and garden room); good views and surroundings. Bad points: Garden room seating and dining chairs far too soft (apart from two not at the table) Numerous steps and staircase with no handrail or other support apart from walls - a definite health and safety risk for the elderly or anyone lacking confidence Information pack needs updating - I spent many hours trying to get TV and blue-ray player working together, rang Heart of the lakes who said an engineer would call but didn't, but it was sorted out by the gardener The footpath in front of the cottage means walkers can see you having breakfast Worst of all - the access roads. I thought a previous reviewer might have been exaggerating but I had many nerve-wracking trips to and from Lickbarrow Road. Fear of meeting another car with nowhere to pass, potholes and a blind junction where a passenger needs to get out to check that it's clear.

- Graham, May 2022
Frederick John April 2022

“Old Droomer is without doubt, the best cottage we've ever stayed in in the Lakes.”

We spent most of our week in the cottage, the surrounding views are so beautiful we didn't really feel the need to hike about as much, we just sat in that fabulous sun lounge and admired the surroundings. We'd like to thank the owners for letting us stay there because if this property was ours, we want anyone else to use it.

- Frederick John, April 2022
Brian March 2022

“Thank you so much.”

I brought 3 generations of my family to celebrate my wife's 60th. Such a beautiful setting. Can't fault the facilities, views, location, amenities or the weather for a change. Would highly recommend

- Brian, March 2022
Katharine March 2022

“A wonderful cottage which was warm and welcoming.”

Wonderful showers and baths, comfortable beds. No complaints whatsoever. Will be back for sure!

- Katharine, March 2022
Paul February 2022

“Just back from a week in Old Droomer.”

A stunning house set in a beautiful setting. 15 min walk into windermere town centre. The beds and pillows where amazing, so comfortable the beds. The kitchen was very well equipped. I only have 2 negative and that was the heating in the house was not as warm as we would of like, would b good if there was also a log burner in the new part of the house. Overall it was fab holiday, thank you.

- Paul, February 2022
Dean January 2022

“Lovely cottage in an excellent location, an easy walk into Windemere but far enough away to feel secluded.”

In fact we enjoyed the cottage so much we rebooked.

- Dean, January 2022
David December 2021

“Just returend from a weeks aty at Old Droomer.”

This is a beautiful well equipped cottage. Love the space inside and out. We would revisit the Old Droomer but, the prices have gone up so much I dount it would be for a while.

- David, December 2021
Cindy November 2021

“Property was lovely.”

Not as clean as we expected, dog hairs on floors and crumbs inside kitchen pull our cupboards. Unhappy about access to the property and that initially there was no mention of single track roads, just parking for 3 large cars. Only when the directions were sent was there any mention of single track roads. The final road to the property was particularly narrow and is crumbling away at the edge in several places. We were even warned about this road and its deterioration by a friendly local. While we liked the property we would not consider staying again because of the access and would not have chosen this property if this had been made clear at the point of booking. I feel the mention of parking for three large cars without mentioning the single track roads they have to get along is misleading.

- Cindy, November 2021
Denis September 2021

“Fabulous place!”

Spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped ( even had a Nespresso machine) and in a perfect location for exploring the lakes. Would highly recommend.

- Denis, September 2021
Eric May 2021

“A really lovely home clean comfortable and welcoming.”

Beautiful surroundings. Lovely weather and a great holiday.

- Eric, May 2021
Lisa December 2020

“Beautiful property in a beautiful area, plenty of walks from the doorstep.”

One of the cleanest houses we have stayed in and we have stayed in a lot of places in the Lake District. We loved it!!

- Lisa, December 2020
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The property

This 17th century 'chocolate box' character cottage nestles in a quiet location on the edge of Windermere village, with lovely views of the surrounding fells and yet only a 15 minute walk into Windermere Village with it's host of superb amenities. Ideal as a base for a family or walking holiday the cottage has a beautiful, large enclosed garden and is literally minutes away from footpaths leading to various walks in the area, including the Cumbrian Way and School Knott with its fantastic views. Windermere has some lovely local shops and eateries and plenty for your self-catering needs with 2 good butchers, a bakery, wine shop and supermarket. Windermere Lake is only 1.5 miles away and easily reached on foot or by bus. Accommodation: For 2015 Old Droomer has been completely renovated and extended and was highly commended in the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2015, and includes a beautiful newly built oak framed spacious garden room, stylish new kitchen and 3 new bathrooms. Old Droomer is really charming with a wealth of character features, beamed ceilings, wooden doors and spice cupboards giving it a very cosy and welcoming feel. Enter through an outside porch into hallway with stone floor. Snug lounge, staircase and dining room all lead off. The snug has flatscreen TV, DVD, beamed ceiling, large log burning stove and windows looking both out onto the garden and to the front of the cottage. Large middle hallway, which is great for decamping and storing coats and boots with patio doors to the garden and leads through to the kitchen. Spacious breakfast kitchen beautifully fitted with cream painted and oak units with views looking over the lane to one side and the garden and fields to the other. Useful downstairs bathroom off the hallway (shower, basin & wc). Stunning garden room leads off the kitchen with oak A-frame beams and floor to ceiling windows at one end with patio doors to the side. Comfy corner sofa and easy seating and dining table to seat eight - a great space to enjoy the garden where deer often visit. Upstairs in the main house there are three bedrooms, one with a king size bed, one twin and one with a 5ft double bed which has en-suite with bath with shower over, basin and wc. Family bathroom with large oval double ended bath, large separate shower, basin & wc. Fourth bedroom located in 'The Stables' accessed up a steep space saver staircase has a king sized bed and en-suite shower, basin and wc. The property has oil central heating, wooden floors with underfloor heating and fitted carpets upstairs keeping it warm and cosy whatever the weather. Outside: Opposite the front of the cottage there is a private parking area for up to three large cars. Beautiful, large, enclosed garden to rear with patio furniture and lovely views. Please be aware that there is an open pond in the garden so care needs to be taken with young children. Pub/bar/restaurant and village facilities approx 15 mins walk.

Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x twin
Bathroom with double-ended bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Living/dining area
Snug with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Range cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for three cars
Enclosed garden patio with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Note: There are no handrails and steep steps so please take care
Note: Property access via single-trace road with some potholes, please drive carefully
Note: The loft is access via a ladder staircase

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

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

Note: Due to an open pond in the garden, children should be supervised outside

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042893)

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a difficult one because there are so many conflicting aspects.”

“Old Droomer is without doubt, the best cottage we've ever stayed in in the Lakes.”

“Thank you so much.”

“A wonderful cottage which was warm and welcoming.”

“Just back from a week in Old Droomer.”

“Lovely cottage in an excellent location, an easy walk into Windemere but far enough away to feel secluded.”

“Just returend from a weeks aty at Old Droomer.”

“Property was lovely.”

“Fabulous place!”