Guests say
Christabels Hideaway receives mixed reviews, with guests praising its quiet location, comfortable bed, and thoughtful touches like bird feeders and little gifts. Some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance are noted, but the property's charm and amenities are appreciated by many.
Reviews indicate some issues with cleanliness, such as mould, dust, and unclean kitchen appliances. However, some guests found the apartment spotless, leading to a slightly above-average score.
The property is consistently praised for its peaceful neighbourhood and proximity to local attractions, making it a desirable location for a quiet getaway.
Comfort receives a good score with mentions of a comfortable bed and a nice sitting area, although some guests reported uncomfortable sofas and a cramped bedroom.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and good parking. However, maintenance issues like a faulty oven and clutter reduce the score.
Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches such as bird feeders and little gifts, although it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Guests will love the peaceful location of this romantic apartment, ideally located just 1 mile from the charming town of Bowness-on-Windermere, and just across the road from Lake Windermere itself.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Smart TV, Electric Fire, Sliding Doors Leading To Patio
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Cupboard: Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Back garden with patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. A small hallway leads into this lovely property, giving space to kick off boots and hang up coats. The living/dining room is a good size, and flooded with natural light from the large windows and sliding door which leads out to a patio area. This sun trap is the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of bubbly as you enjoy the variety of visiting birdlife which abound the well-maintained gardens. Just off the living area is a well-appointed kitchen, which offers everything you need to prepare anything from a simple sandwich or packed lunch, to a romantic three course meal for two.
The apartment sits just 1 mile outside of Bowness-on-Windermere, which is a popular town on the banks of Lake Windermere. From here you can take one of the various cruises which criss-cross this massive body of water. The cruises visit other locations such as Ambleside or Lakeside, where you can visit the aquarium or take a step back in time and jump aboard a steam train to Haverthwaite. For the more active among you, motorboats can be hired or if you prefer, paddle boards, kayaks or rowing boats are on offer. Bowness has a good variety of shops and a great selection of pubs, cafés and restaurants to cater for all tastes.
There are other attractions nearby such as The World of Beatrix Potter, Windermere Jetty Museum and there is also a cinema. Christobel’s Hideaway is also ideally located as a base to travel to other Lake District attractions, with world-class walking routes, cycling and climbing all nearby. Also available in the area are segways, escape rooms, a Go Ape and even a choice of Michelin Star restaurants. You’ll never be short of something to do, and you will be sure to come back time and time again.
Free WiFi
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (12)
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Confirmed Guest
The location was good and easy to access. The Christmas tree and decorations were tasteful and added a nice touch. The kitchen was clean, well equipped, and more than sufficient for our short break. The rooms were a good size, including the bedrooms, lounge, kitchen, and bathroom. The double bed was very comfortable.However, we weren’t unable to get rid of a damp smell in the bedrooms. The weather during our stay was wet and cold, so this may be less noticeable in warmer months, but it was overwhelming for us. The bedside tables were quite dusty and had coffee cup marks. There was mould on the shower ceiling and around the floor edges, and the bathroom extraction fan was caked with dust on arrival. The furniture was adequate for the two of us, though one of the sofas seemed to have missing springs.Because of these issues, we personally wouldn’t stay at this property again.
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Louis
Everything was just great!
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Confirmed Guest
Overwhelming smell and feel of damp on entering the flat. Cold and unable to control heating all week. Glass and mirrors dirty which we cleaned. Oven fell forward when opening door several times. The housing screws wouldnt stay in. Lack of oven roasting and baking pans and lids for saucepans, no oven gloves.Seems loads of items just dumped in the kitchen eg, 2 kettles, 5 frying pans and lots of old crockery. Very cluttered with ornaments all over the flat.Tiny bedroom, kept stubbing toes. Bathroom mouldy around shower (shower pressure very good), extractor fan inefficient. 2 small bath towels and one hand towel provided and 1 toilet roll for the week.Noise from the flat above depending on who was renting can be annoying. Sofas are very uncomfortable, possibly springs gone on both of them. They look OK, but they aren't.Bed was comfortable. Most pillows need replacing. The flat is extremely dated, musty and cold. The hoover smelt absolutely disgusting. Location is nice. Sorry to say the flat needs overhauling.