Guests say
Belle View is a well-regarded cottage in Windermere, praised for its prime location and overall comfort. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to Bowness, cleanliness, and the ability to accommodate parking for two cars. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the positive experiences, particularly the warmth and cosiness of the cottage, make it a popular choice for visitors.
The property generally receives positive remarks for cleanliness, with it being described as clean and fresh. However, some guests noted areas for improvement, such as mould in the bathroom and a stained kitchen sink.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, being a short walk from the centre of Bowness and offering easy access to local shops and restaurants. It is considered excellent by guests.
The cottage is described as comfortable and cosy, particularly for smaller groups. However, concerns about the bunk bed's space in the third bedroom suggest that comfort could be compromised for larger groups.
Facilities are adequate, with a Roku stick and parking for two cars. However, guests reported issues with the dryer, towel rail, and some broken items, indicating that maintenance could be improved.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
A light and airy first floor apartment with a balcony, close to the heart of Bowness - an ideal base for year round holidays..
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs, Sofa Bed (Double), Patio Doors To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. Balcony. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot. No smoking.. This 3 bedroom apartment has recently been refurbished to a very high standard with new carpets & furnishings throughout. The lounge is situated on the top floor and offers a balcony with a beautiful tree top view. The property is an ideal all year round holiday retreat with everything on your doorstep. Only 5 minutes away from Bowness Bay on the shores of Lake Windermere, a handy central base for touring the lakes and fells. Shops, pubs and restaurants only 200 yards away.
The top floor apartment is part of a two-storey town house comprising of two separate apartments, Belle View (ref 16645) on the upper part of the building including the balcony and Bownessy’s Retreat (ref 26989) all on the ground floor. Both are conveniently located just a two-minute walk from the heart of the bustling Lakeland town of Bowness and a short stroll from the lakeshore.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
Property has steep or narrow stairs.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (10)
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Confirmed Guest
Great week in the lakes, despite some rain.Our only gripe (minor) is that we could only get live TV, despite there being a Roku stick to hand. These days, a smart TV should be regarded as being the minimum standard.Gripe over, the flat was clean, comfortable and cosily warm. A very big plus is it's situation in that it is only a 5 minute walk into the centre of Bowness for shops and restaurants. There were only two of us so we had plenty of room whereas 6 might be a bit tight.I normally test my cottages against two basic criteria:1. Was it value for money?2. Would I go back again?At this time of year it was certainly excellent value for money and I' m seriously considering re- booking it for November 2026.
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Paul Grantham
Everything about the accommodation was first class. It had been cleaned to a high standard, the towels were all laid out and the lights and heating all worked. The only criticisms are that the dryer doesn't work (it makes a loud grating noise and there is no heat) and the towel rail doesn't work so it is difficult to dry towels etc with both drying methods not operative.
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Jo
Great location and the house was just what we needed for the time we were in Bowness. It was great to be able to park 2 cars on the driveway.