Guests say
The Willows in Windermere is praised for its brilliant location, tasteful furnishings, and comfortable setting. Guests enjoyed the spaciousness, hot tub, and cinema room, making it ideal for large groups and families. While some minor maintenance issues and parking challenges were noted, the property's cleanliness and modern amenities contributed to a pleasant stay for many.
The property generally received positive remarks on cleanliness, with guests finding it very clean and well-maintained. However, a few guests mentioned minor issues such as light bulbs not working and a slug in the kitchen, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly praised for being central and close to local amenities, with easy access to restaurants, bars, and shops. Its proximity to Bowness and availability of nearby walks added to the positive experience.
Most guests found the beds comfortable and the house cozy, with ample space for large groups. Some concerns were raised about cold rooms and a draughty bathroom, which suggests room for improvement in comfort during adverse weather.
Facilities like the hot tub, cinema room, and pool table were highlights, but guests noted issues with parking, kitchen equipment, and some maintenance aspects. The mixed feedback on the practicality of en-suite bathrooms and kitchen amenities influenced the score.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches from the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness category accurately. Therefore, this score is set to null.
About this property
Resting in the heart of the picturesque town of Windermere in Cumbria's Lake District National Park in this stylish, four-storey, end-terrace cottage, The Willows. Perfect for a celebration or large family holiday, this holiday home has a bubbling hot tub, Smart TVs in each bedroom, and a fabulous games room/cinema room. On arrival at the home, a sitting room with a toasty woodburning stove greets you, where you can relax and unwind after a lakeside walk. From here, the kitchen/diner has all you need to whip up a tasty meal for the group, along with dining seating so you can savour your meals while you plan your next day of adventures.
Take advantage of the lower-ground floor, where you can sink into the plush corner sofa while watching a film on the 72" Smart TV, or even enjoy a game of pool, while the designated bartender provides drinks from the wine cooler. When sleep calls, five well-presented king-size bedrooms lie over the first and second floors; three of which have en-suite shower rooms, allowing extra privacy when freshening up, while the remaining two are served by a family bathroom, with both a bath and a shower over. Outside, the patio is a lovely space to dine, or even soak in the hot tub as the sun goes down.
Whether you want to explore the stunning Lake District, or just spend some quality time with loved ones, The Willows is the ideal choice any time of year. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1069448, together sleeping up to 20 guests.
Bowness and Windermere are vibrant, fun-filled towns set in the stunning Lake District scenery. Ambleside has a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium, and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is easily accessible and offers activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The area also has many National Trust properties and water sports for those seeking an adrenaline rush. Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick, and the Lakeland Mountains are all easily accessible.
Accommodation
Over four floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size with Smart TV, sitting area and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with Smart TV, sitting area and Jack-and-Jill access to the bathroom, 1 x king-size with Smart TV.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Lower-ground-floor cinema/games room with 72" Smart TV.
Kitchen/diner with Smart TV.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, wine cooler, and dishwasher.
Sitting room with woodburning stove (wood not included).
Gas central heating.
7 x Smart TVs, WiFi and pool table.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed rear yard with patio, hot tub and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile.
Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am.
Note: There are steps leading up to the front door, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (26)
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Julie
Especially upstairs family bathroom. Television in front room way to high. Downstairs you can hear next door very plainly, as if in the same room as you. Also cold. We would not recommend staying at this house.
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Lois
The house decor is very clean and modern with 5 lovely bedrooms. Everyone commented on how comfy the beds were. The downstairs pool room is perfect for having everyone together and the house felt big enough for the 10 of us. Would definitely recommend and would definitely come back and stay here!
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Lesley-anne
The downstairs space with pool table and large screen TV was huge, so we could spend time as a group together comfortably. Having a toilet and fridge down there were a bonus. The hot tub was also a treat, not massively hot though. Although the kitchen had enough space for us to sit together to eat, the resources weren't all good. There was chipped crockery, a pair of children's scissors rather than proper kitchen scissors, no tongs, not enough coasters or place mats etc. We always look for accommodation to go away at the same time each year and we cook a huge Christmas dinner on the Saturday of our stay and although we managed, as self catering accommodation, the kitchen could be better equipped. During the last 17 years of using large accommodations, this is possibly the first one that didn't have a welcome hamper with milk and local treats. We would definitely recommend The Willows for a group of adults but be aware of its faults. One 'en-suite' can be made do with, but not great, with the shower virtually over the toilet and the shared bathroom really belongs as an en-suite to one of the rooms. As we've holidayed together so often, it was manageable. We were there at the same time as storm Darragh and two of the rooms, with lakeland slate as walls literally let a hooley blow through and until getting into bed we avoided being in there, especially at the top of the house, as it was so cold. Once in bed it was fine because as with the other rooms, the bed was so comfy. We needed a change of pillow in one of the rooms and this was provided by the amazing staff at the office, where we collected the keys. We would recommend interaction with the local staff as they were very accommodating and friendly. We would definitely return, probably next year, but a little bit of tuning of the smaller details wouldn't go amiss.