Guests say
Haystacks offers a cosy and well-equipped cottage experience in a peaceful setting, within walking distance of Bowness and the lake. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, good value for money, and convenient parking. The property is ideal for families and those seeking a quiet retreat close to local attractions. While some minor maintenance and cleaning improvements are suggested, most guests enjoyed their stay and would return.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, though a few mentioned areas needing a more thorough clean, particularly the kitchen utensils and some general upkeep.
The location is highly praised for its quietness and proximity to Bowness and the lake, with easy walking access and convenient parking.
Guests generally found the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, though there was a mention of an uncomfortable single mattress.
The cottage is well-equipped with everything needed for a stay, including a functioning kitchen and parking. Some guests noted issues with WiFi reliability and minor maintenance such as dining chairs and decor.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Part of a modern development and within a small community of holiday cottages just a short walk from Lake Windermere and Bowness.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (2ft 6in) Bed (Child Only)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Shared lawned garden with sitting-out area. Bike store. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This attractive semi-detached holiday cottage offers a great base and provides a comfortable retreat to explore the delights of Bowness on foot. Thanks to the private allocated parking you can choose to leave the car behind and walk to the main town and attractions in just under 20 minutes. Upstairs you’ll find three well-furnished bedrooms sleeping up to 5 guests in a double room, a twin room and a third with a child’s single bed, this makes it ideal for couples and families who want to escape to the Lakes and are looking for a peaceful stay. There is also a family bathroom with shower over the bath. Downstairs you’ll find a well equipped kitchen as well as an open plan living/dining room, this is the heart of the house and great for a cosy night in after a long day on the fells.
Located just a short stroll from Bowness-on-Windermere, Haystacks offers an excellent location, far enough from the town to provide peace and quiet but close enough to walk to the heart of the action. Bowness is hugely popular with millions of visitors each year and has an abundance of shops, bars, restaurants, coffee shops and independent outdoor stores. It’s vibrant centre has a good mix of nightlife and daytime activities on offer as well as some fantastic tourist attractions including the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter and of course the famous Windermere Steamers offering pleasure rides on the lake every day.
If you’re looking for a great base for your next Lake District escape, Haystacks is an ideal choice.
Free WiFi
Horizontal stairs balustrades on ladnings.
There is a drop from the below dining room window (grond floor) to ground level. The bed in the third bedroom is suitable for children only.
Shared garden.
Maximum sleeps 4, plus 1 child only.
There are steps to the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (14)
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Confirmed Guest
Nice cottage, quiet location yet a enjoyable half mile walk to bowness. Cooking utensils, oven and baking trays a bit grubby, obviously from previous occupants. The dinning chairs could do with covering as someone seems to be peeling off the "skins" of the seats !All in all a good week with the grand kids. Handy parking spot at the back of cottage, as the other spaces seem to fill up quickly.Would recommend
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Confirmed Guest
Great little semi detached house for a trip to the lakes in a small community of houses. Most appear to be holiday lets. Plenty of parking. Kitchen fully functioning and nice living room for four people. Third bedroom is a three quarter child’s bed. Garden is communal and out the front and as house is on the end of a row feels like someone else’s grass space but it’s shared. 20 min walk to Bowness promenade along the road south just down from ferry or a cheap uber taxi drive away. To the promenade was £4 -£6 each way depending on driver and available in minutes. Only observation is that the internet connection and speed is shocking. Keeps dropping out and at best was 11mbps. Surely that’s resolvable with some investment. We would stay again.
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Bashiri
Didnt need to use it particularly, but wifi didnt work despite free wifi being stated. Solo single bed room mattres quite uncomfortable. Overall good stay