About this property
Nestled in the charming village of Backbarrow, close to the banks of the River Leven, lies this charming semi-detached cottage, The Laurels. Sleeping up to four guests and providing easy access to the southern lakes, this homely dwelling is a great base for a relaxing and action-packed break. Head inside to a delightful sitting room, a bright and airy space where you can ease into the evening with help from the electric fire and Smart TV. Progress through into the kitchen/diner, featuring all the necessities for a self-catered break, so you can easily prepare meals when you’re not dining at a local restaurant. When night falls, head to one of the bedrooms, hosting a double and a twin, served by a pleasant bathroom where you can choose between a bath or shower over to prepare for the day. To the exterior of this Backbarrow cottage is a lovely enclosed patio, fitted with a cute bench where you can sit back and enjoy a favourite drink after a long day. Backbarrow is a lovely holiday base with many great attractions, including the Lakeland Motor Museum where you can see over 30,000 car exhibits, or hop on board the Haverthwaite Railway and enjoy a scenic three mile-journey. Alternatively, immerse yourself in nature at the scenic site of Bigland Barrow, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes to see a variety of aquatic animals! Head a little further to Bowness-on-Windermere where you can hire a boat and explore the water at your own pace, walk to and make the most of the panoramic views at Brant Fell Viewpoint, and visit the World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, a must for any literary lovers! Get yourself all dressed up for a day at Cartmel Racecourse, founded in the 12th century by the monks of the Cartmel Priort, or simply wander the quirky and cobbled streets that give Cartmel a unique charm you won’t find anywhere else. The Laurels is a fabulous opportunity to treat you and your loved ones to a much-need Lakeland retreat.
Nestled on the banks of the River Leven, at the southern tip of Lake Windermere, lies the little village of Backbarrow. Running closeby is the famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway, where visitors can enjoy a scenic three-mile journey to Lakeside. Head over to Bowness-on-Windermere, providing a wealth of eateries and things to do, including the World of Beatrix Potter attraction, ideal for any literary lovers.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with electric fire
Oil central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed patio with seating.
Sorry, no pets.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (16)
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Selina
But the first few days were disastrous The first day we got there it was cold the house was freezing with no heating or hot water and the house smelled like oil Red flag number 1 We unpacked and located the boiler room to smelt so strongly of oil to find a note saying the boiler goes into lock mode and needs reseting flag 2 We reset it thinking it most do so when not used after awhile Not knowing that even with doing so we'd still have hardly any heat or hot water for a shower or bath because it went to lock mode again that evening We reset it again. Flag 3 After a slightly stressful day we went to bed only to find left over belongings of previous guests, cleaning solution still in the bath, the kitchen door having more dust on it i could collect it and the bedding smelling awful Flag 4 Safe to say we tidied up and washed all the bedding sleeping in our thick clothes and travel blanket We woke to a freezing wet morning No heat. No hot water. Reset the boiler again and got on with our day after contacting the owners about the oil smell creeping through the house Only to be told "it's normal and they've been contacted about it before" 5 We came home and decided to have a nice hot meal to then discover the greasy mess which the oven was So I cleaned it and all the pans left in it 6 We came home late and damp from a long rainy walk and had to reset it again! I had to boil water on the stove just so we could have a hot bath that night It was too late in the night to contact anyone so we went to bed 7 By some chance the boiler stayed on that night but we couldn't go into the living room because the smell made you feel sick We came home late to the full house smelling of oil and the boiler had gone off again We opened every door and window and contacted to owners To be told they'll send someone out the next day We waited well into the evening while discussing if we should put in a complaint and cancel the rest of our stay/ ask to be relocated The service man ran late because of a difficult job that morning But he was so nice and understanding and could smell the oil smell spreading through the house again Told me the valve had come lose and to leave the cover off of the boiler He fixed everything Putting some glue on the valve and reset it He then waited with us to make sure it stayed on and told me it had been servised recently Then proceeding to tell us renters around the area had been meddling with boilers in a lot of holiday rents he's been to Which made an alarm go off in my head If its been common why wasn't our boiler checked before we got there just to make sure? Surely if its been smelling like that awhile it's been a problem Why didn't they cleaner tell the owners how bad the smell gets? So it did get rechecked? After that we got on with the rest of our holiday deciding it would be too much stress and time to be relocted and would leave a well needed honest review We still had to reset the boiler again once the day before we left
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James
Itâs cosy, clean and well maintained. We got everything we need for our stay The location is excellent. Itâs close to Lakeside, Bowness on Windermere. We even drove to Grasmere and Keswick. Compare to hotels, you get more space and is cheaper. Some suggestions for the cottage: 1, The hot water is just enough for one person to have a shower I suppose. Perhaps change the schedule for more time to heat the water. 2, The kitchen is dark, especially in the washing up area. Itâs very inconvenient for doing washing up at night time. We used the torch in the kitchen but it is still too dark in the washing up area. 3, The second bedroom has 2 single beds at the same height. The height is too great for a young child. I was worried my 4 yd son could fell off his bed. For his safety I have placed a chair on the side of his bed to stop him falling out. 4, A hair dryer would be very useful if provided, especially in winter time.
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Rebecca
It is comfortable and had everything we needed. Our main problem was the hot water, showers were limited to a couple of minutes before the water went cold. The boiler also had a strong smell (of oil) which spoilt it.