Smithy Cottage at Bowland Bridge
ID: S281777
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 5
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Smithy Cottage at Bowland Bridge is a well-loved holiday rental with a large, beautiful garden and proximity to local pubs. Guests appreciate its idyllic location in Cumbria & The Lake District, perfect for exploring the area. The cottage offers a comfortable and homely atmosphere, though some guests noted issues with maintenance and cleanliness that were promptly addressed.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, with a few exceptions where cleanliness was not up to standard upon arrival. These incidents seem to be isolated rather than indicative of a consistent problem.
The location is highly praised for its beauty, tranquility, and convenience for exploring the Lake District. The presence of two local pubs within walking distance is frequently mentioned as a positive feature.
Guests generally find the cottage comfortable, with a well-equipped kitchen and cosy living spaces. However, some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and seating, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The cottage is well-equipped for self-catering, with a large garden and amenities that guests enjoy. Some reviews, however, point out maintenance issues such as problems with the heating system, water quality, and the need for clearer instructions for certain facilities.
While guests have suggested improvements such as a welcome hamper or basic provisions, there is no consistent mention of gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness based on the reviews provided.
About this property
With its peaceful rural location in the Lyth Valley, this traditional Lakeland cottage is charm itself. The famous Mason’s Arms just up the road in Bowland Bridge, this hostelry is child-friendly and known for their excellent food and local ales. With Bowness not too far away, there are plenty of shops, restaurants and cafés to enjoy.
Smithy Cottage, with its large garden, is picture perfect. A river runs close by and there is ample parking for up to three cars. Through the front door of this welcoming property, guests will step into the lovely sitting room with large wood burning stove and relaxing sofas. The perfect place to unwind after a day in the fresh air. The cottage has a separate dining area and extremely well-equipped kitchen. Throughout the property picture windows frame delightful views and allow the sunshine to flood in.
The two double bedrooms are delightful, and the single room a generous size. A newly renovated family shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC. Separately there is a second wc. The garden is at the rear of the property and has seating provided to ensure guests make the most of the country air. A wonderful place to read, admire the views or enjoy an aperitif.
From here guests can stroll to the lake and watch the steamers glide by. A quiet place for families with young children; somewhere to explore, enjoy the wildlife and get back to nature.
Set in the beautiful Lyth Valley, the tiny hamlet of Bowland Bridge is a hidden gem, with a small scattering of houses and two renowned pubs surrounded by beautiful meadows, woods and Lakeland fells. At the heart of the Lyth Valley are the villages of Bowland Bridge, Crosthwaite and Underbarrow, all of which have roads leading to Kendal, a market town situated on the edge of the Lake District National Park. Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a short drive and boasts a number of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst its twin town Bowness offers boat trips to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated. Within easy reach are Langdale, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Sawrey, Grasmere, Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest Park, plus the town of Cartmel is a short drive away and has a Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant and a shop that sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit The National Hunt Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. A superb hidden valley away from the hustle and bustle of the Lake District’s most popular attractions, yet all are within reach.
Accommodation
3 bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single.
Newly renovated family shower room with walk in shower, basin and wc.
Second separate.
WC Sitting room.
DIning room.
Kitchen.
Oil central heating.
Wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, TV, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Shared private water supply.
Garden furniture.
Private parking for up to 3 cars.
1 pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (36)
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Phillip
Christmas tree still left up for 18-25th jan booking. Should invest in better cutlery kitchen hardware. Better towels and bedding.
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Karen
Bedding, towels ,sheets, were left from the previous occupant. Bathroom, kitchen, fridge not cleaned too.We rang Lakelovers + a cleaner was sent out. After a wait of 1 1/2 hrs sat outside in the car /garden we could finally start our holiday. Not a great start really- we love coming here (we have been 5 times). I canât understand how the cottage hadnât been cleaned. I always clean up after leaving here. We had a lovely week tho -weather was good. Hare + Hounds pub served great food .Lakelovers were good in apologising but no goodwill gestures were made from them or the cottage owners. Very disappointing really- it may put us off coming next year as we were so disappointed.
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Cathy
There was no outside light which with a dog was an issue especially with such a large garden, we had torches but would have been good to have a security light covering drive and garden by the garage. We had to remember to put a light on in the house before we went out in the evening so we could see where we were going when we came back. Small freezer in the house would be useful as we had to keep going into the garage to get ice for our drinks which when it was raining wasn't great. The temperature on the Hive needs to be set for Winter as it was set at snowflake so will never come on on the schedule, instructions asked not to amend the settings so used the boost to warm the house as per the owners notes, but would have been nice to have the heating on when we woke up as quite chilly on a couple of mornings. Small thing but few more teaspoons would be good as there were only four in the drawer.