Guests say
Biskey Burrow is a well-equipped and surprisingly spacious cottage in the heart of Bowness, offering guests a clean and comfortable base for exploring Windermere. The location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, walks, and transport links. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, good facilities, and ease of access, though some mention minor maintenance issues, limited parking, and a need for more basic supplies. Overall, the property provides an enjoyable and memorable stay, with most guests keen to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as clean and tidy, with only occasional minor comments about the exterior needing attention. The interior cleanliness is consistently praised.
The location is repeatedly described as excellent, central, and within easy walking distance of Bowness, the lake, shops, and restaurants. This is a standout feature for guests.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, warm, and cosy, especially after days out. Some mention hard mattresses and heating issues, but overall comfort is rated positively.
The cottage is well-equipped with appliances, WiFi, and laundry facilities. Some guests noted a lack of basic supplies like washing up liquid and loo roll, and minor maintenance issues such as heating controls and door function.
While guests appreciated the provision of appliances and some supplies, several noted the absence of essentials like shampoo, washing powder, and extra loo roll. No gifts were mentioned, and guests are advised to bring their own toiletries.
About this property
Take a boat trip on Lake Windermere, just a short walk away, or spend a leisurely day exploring Bowness with its shops and pubs.. 1 step to entrance.
Lower Ground Floor:
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Freezer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview Smart TV
Kitchen/dining room: (1 Step), Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Gas central heating (underfloor on lower ground floor), gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Travel cot and highchair.. On road parking. No smoking.. Occupying an ideal location close to the centre of Bowness-on-Windermere, this comfortable home is ideal for families who like to have everything on their doorstep. Laid out over three floors, this mid-terrace cottage offers contemporary living that hides behind the cottage’s traditional, stone clad exterior. You enter the property via a small porch, and then step down into a great open-plan kitchen/dining room, which is most definitely the heart of this home. A cosy living room with flat screen TV and DVD player is also located on this level, and there is also a cloakroom with toilet. On the lower level, you will find the master bedroom as well as the family bathroom and utility area which houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. On the first floor are two further bedrooms.
Biskey Burrow is just a short walk from the heart of Bowness, which is one of the most popular towns in South Lakeland. The bustling town, which is frequented by locals as well as tourists, has a great selection of individual and unique shops, as well as a wide variety of cafés, bars and restaurants. There is also an old fashioned cinema and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, which families with children will adore. The shores of Lake Windermere, which is the UK’s largest lake, is also within a 10-15 minute walk. From here, you can hire a boat or take a leisurely ride on one of the old steamers. You can also take a boat cruise to Ambleside, or to Lakeside, where you will find the Aquarium of the Lakes and the Lakeside-Haverthwaite Steam Railway.
The town of Windermere, which has a good sized supermarket, is approximately 1½ miles from Bowness. Windermere also has a train station with services to Kendal, Preston, Lancaster and Oxenholme. From Oxenholme, there are services to London, Manchester and Scotland, which makes this a very accessible location even for those who don’t want to bring their car. The surrounding fells offer plenty of walking, cycling and climbing opportunities, and thanks to the great road network, the whole of the stunning Lake District National Park is accessible, making Biskey Burrow the perfect base for your Lakeland adventure. Beach 15 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 200 yards.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There are steps within the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (19)
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Confirmed Guest
We’ve had a truly lovely week in Bowness-on-Windermere staying at Biskey Burrow Cottage. The location is outstanding, just a stone’s throw from restaurants, shops, cafés, and all the attractions the area has to offer. The cottage itself was spotlessly clean and very easy to access on arrival. We stayed with our two granddaughters (ages 3 and 5) and, while we all enjoyed our time, there are a couple of points worth noting for families with young children. There are no stair gates, and the wooden, fairly steep staircase sits directly off the kitchen, so we found ourselves being quite cautious with our 3‑year‑old. The top-floor twin room also opens straight onto the stairs, and although this didn’t cause us any issues, it’s something to be aware of, especially as there is no toilet on that floor, meaning night‑time trips involve navigating the staircase. We always take our own bedrails with us but those were also not available. The kitchen is well equipped for basic cooking, though it doesn’t have many serving dishes, so anyone planning to cook meals at home may want to bring a couple of their own. Overall, the cottage is in a fantastic location and made a great base for exploring. We especially loved visiting the Beatrix Potter attraction and the summer Peter Rabbit show.
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Confirmed Guest
It was amazing! Great location and great amenities
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Joanna Hannon
Really pleased with the accommodation only stayed for a weekend. Would want a garden if was staying longer.