Guests say
Birkrigg is a beautifully renovated and spacious cottage in Windermere, highly praised for its stylish decor, cleanliness, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests consistently mention its ideal location between Windermere and Bowness, making it perfect for family gatherings and multi-generational stays. The property offers thoughtful touches, comfortable beds, and excellent amenities, including an EV charger. While a few minor maintenance issues and garden security for children and pets were noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Cleanliness is frequently highlighted, with guests describing the property as immaculate, spotless, and very well maintained. Only one review mentioned a minor issue with the washing machine, but this did not detract from the overall high standard.
The location is universally praised, with guests appreciating the quiet residential setting and easy walking access to both Windermere and Bowness. The only caution is the steep hill, which may be challenging for those with mobility issues.
Guests found the cottage extremely comfortable, with spacious living areas, cosy beds, and a relaxing atmosphere. The layout suits families and groups well, though a few noted the beds may be a bit soft for some preferences.
Facilities are described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, EV charger, high chair, travel cot, and thoughtful extras. Minor issues included a washer not spinning properly and occasional hot water fluctuations, but these were rare.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful extras such as a welcome pack and treats, though it should be noted these are not guaranteed. The owners' attention to detail and helpful communication were also frequently mentioned.
About this property
We love the styling of this modern property, the large open plan downstairs offers the perfect environment to relax, wine and dine allowing everyone to interact and recall the day’s events..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Wine Cooler, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Bedroom 4: Bunk (3ft) Beds, Smart TV
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair. . Front garden with garden furniture. Back garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 4 cars. No smoking.. The moment you open the front door you enter a stylish, contemporary property offering a large open plan living space. The living area invites you to relax on the comfortable sofas while you toast your toes in front of the wood burner. The chef in your party will be drawn to the sleek kitchen which offers plenty of amenities and space, so you can prepare anything from a sandwich to a meal worthy of a Michelin star, spectators can sit in awe of the culinary skills on show at the breakfast bar and then when it’s time to dine, the light and spacious dining area is the perfect setting to enjoy your meal.
The first of the four bedrooms is accessible off the ground floor and comes with an en-suite shower and there is a separate ground floor toilet, moving upstairs, there is a good-sized family bathroom with bath, shower and the remaining three bedrooms, which comprise of a kingsize, twin room, and a children’s bunk bed room.
The house is ideally situated midway between Bowness and Windermere which are both within easy walking distance. Both of these highly popular villages offer a great selection of shops, bars, restaurants and cafés, so you won’t be short of places to wine and dine, day or night and then of course you have a whole host of activities to entertain and delight every member of your party, whether you enjoy, walking, cycling, water sports, climbing or simply cruising across the world-famous Lake Windermere. Other less energetic pursuits available locally include visiting, the cinema, steam railway, castle, animal parks, aquarium, museums and theatre; suffice to say you’ll never be bored and all this with the backdrop of some of the most stunning scenery on the planet.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (26)
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Neil Garlick
We had a wonderful stay at Birkrigg - even the Lakes weather was good for us for a change!The house is really well laid out with loads of space for us all.The beds were really comfy and ample storage for clothes etc.The kitchen was very well equipped and there was loads of crockery and cutlery. There was even a knife sharpener, which is a bonus if you've tried to cut a swede with a blunt knife!The location is ideally place between Windermere and the more lively, Bowness - easy walking if you have no mobility issues.There's parking for three cars and also a electric charger for the car - which we used - it was really convenient as there is not a lot of charging points around (especially CHAdeMO).We have stayed in a lot of these cottages and we thought this was the best yet, really good. Highly recommended.
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DENISE LAIDLAW
A beautiful house in a good location. Well equipped with fittings and furnishings to a high standard. The availability of an on-site EV charger was an additional convenience.
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed here as a family to spend a few days together away for a 60th birthday. The accommodation has been renovated beautifully, has everything you could possibly need and was really clean. The location was great also.