Brunton Lodge | Bowness-on-windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

Jacqui
October 2024

“Brunton Lodge on the whole was lovely m, comfortable and warm.”

We liked the conservatory. However, the downstairs toilet is extremely small, has no hot water or heating. The main upstairs bathroom has a step down into it, which is fine if you remember and are focused when entering- I accidentally fell in the night in the dark and again when carrying something. There is a huge sign on the door. The bunk bed room radiator never got warm, but an electric radiator was provided.

We liked the conservatory. However, the downstairs toilet is extremely small, has no hot water or heating. The main upstairs bathroom has a step down into it, which is fine if you remember and are focused when entering- I accidentally fell in the night in the dark and again when carrying something. There is a huge sign on the door. The bunk bed room radiator never got warm, but an electric radiator was provided.

- Jacqui, October 2024

Thank you for your feedback & as always we do consider what we can do to address the comments. We are sorry to hear that you fell during your stay and hope you weren't hurt and were still able to enjoy your stay in the Lakes. As you mention there is a large warning notice on the door and the step down is also noted in the property description on the website. Unfortunately, given the low ceiling height raising the floor to remove this step is not a realistic option. Property Owner
Johanna September 2024

“Cottage was lovely, clean and well equipped.”

Ample parking for two large cars, short 5 minute walk into town, yet far enough away to be quiet and peaceful. Great rear porch for getting out of wet coats and muddy boots, straight in to utility room - ideal for The Lakes.

- Johanna, September 2024

Good to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Brunton Lodge - thanks for the great feedback. Property Owner
Alison July 2024

“Our second stay.”

We love it and have already booked for next year.

- Alison, July 2024

Thank you - we look forward to hosting you next year Property Owner
Susan July 2024

“Would love a larger fridge or second fridge.”

We don’t want to keep shopping ( 6 of us) so need to store food and of course drinks. We are in our 70 s so bending into fridge difficult. Patio set in need of attention and some patio slabs were loose. But it didn’t stop us enjoying the house for the third time. Will come again!

- Susan, July 2024

Thank you for your feedback, we do consider all of it - things we can improve now & things for the future. The paving slabs have been rectified and the patio furniture is a winter project, table top sanded and varnished....6 chairs to go.... The size and shape of the kitchen made it difficult to design in a bigger fridge and still have some worktop (although we have ensured that there is some cupboard space for guest food and a freezer in the utility) - but definitely on our wish list too..... Property Owner
David July 2024

“Our tenth stay at Brunton Lodge (still waiting for a discount”

- David, July 2024

Yes that is something of a milestone! And may you have many more happy returns to Brunton Lodge - definitely deserves a celebration ( perhaps on your 11th visit as we obviously missed the boat this time....) I'll have to check the records to see if you are our most frequent guest. Thank you as always for your great feedback. Property Owner
Tracey June 2024

“There was work going on at next property which I know is outwith your control but would have been good to have advanced notice, we took my 7 month pregnant daughter in law thinking it would be nice and peaceful for her (which it wasn't) resulting in her and my son going home early.”

The parking also was not as private as I expected also resulting in other people parking/blocking us in. Lovely property but don't think we will be back unsure if I would book again with sykes cottages as you must have been aware of all this prior to our arrival

- Tracey, June 2024

We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your stay at Brunton Lodge and that our efforts to minimise the impact of the neighbouring renovation were not sufficient to stop the issues you experienced in this instance. During the renovations we liaised with the builders to try to minimise disruption and disclosed the work on the website. Whilst the work is now complete we do consider all guests comments & feedback and it influences improvements we make in the future. Property Owner
Kok Soon April 2024

“Brunton Cottage is really cosy and convenient whatever the weather”

- Kok Soon, April 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Tracey March 2024

“We had a really lovely stay at Brunton Lodge.”

Great location, close enough to walk into Bowness or to the lake within a few minutes. We loved sitting in the conservatory watching the birds in the garden. It was so warm and cosy and well looked after. We will definitely be back!

- Tracey, March 2024

Lovely to hear your feedback! The bird feeders do seem to attract a wide variety of birds - I saw a bullfinch, great tit, robin and sparrow today. Property Owner
Colin February 2024

“Superb all round”

- Colin, February 2024

We're pleased you enjoyed your stay at Brunton Lodge. Property Owner
Alan December 2023

“We are regular visitors to this property and once again we had a great week.”

Highly recommended!

- Alan, December 2023

We really appreciate feedback from our returning guests & hope that Brunton Lodge is a home from home - somewhere that that you look forward to staying. Property Owner
Roz October 2023

“Initially I was worried that there may be noise from the road or the builders working on the house next door, neither were any problem at all, the road was very quiet and the builders next door were polite and considerate.”

The house is beautiful, well maintained, very comfortable, has everything you would ever need and was clean and warm for our arrival. My three year old granddaughter loved playing with all the toys and games which were provided - if you are travelling with young children they are very well catered for in this property, safety gates, plastic plates/ beakers, high chair etc. We had a really enjoyable short break and wished we could have stayed longer, thank you!

- Roz, October 2023

Thank you so much for your detailed feedback. We hope there is something here for everyone! Property Owner
Alison July 2023

“Property was exactly as described.”

Well kept, clean and comfortable. We intend to book it again in the not to distant future.

- Alison, July 2023

Thank you & we hope you are able to visit again soon. Property Owner
David July 2023

“Our ninth visit to this lovely cottage, so good that we’ve already booked for next year.”

It’s in a great location only a five minute walk into the centre of Bowness. The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable, the conservatory is a sun trap and perfect to relax after a hard days climb. I would highly recommend this property.

- David, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback and recommendation, we really appreciate it. Property Owner
Colette June 2023

“Just home from a fabulous few days in the Lakes staying at this property.”

I'd absolutely recommend it, we felt at home so quickly and it was even better than appeared on the website. Lovely, comfortable home with all the facilities we needed and a great garden to spend time in.

- Colette, June 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are so pleased to hear that you had a lovely time at Brunton Lodge. We hope that you will return to the Lake District again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Darren February 2023

“We had a lovely stay in a beautiful home .”

Well equipped, clean and comfortable. Will definitely be recommending

- Darren, February 2023

Thank you for the great feedback - we're pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Patricia December 2022

“Their was initially a problem with the central heating over two days; however it was sorted out immediately and we were very pleased at the very quick response of the maintenance crew.”

However, the owner/yourselves need to be aware that the heating in the main bathroom is non existent. The underfloor heating simply is not working and the so called heat generated from the towel rail ‘is a joke.’ Instructions in the bathroom for the towel rail just do not work….therefore, bathing and showering in this cold weather was most unpleasant. It needs fixing and fast. Apart from this, the stay at Brunton was lovely.

- Patricia, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It is important to us that guests can adjust the heating for their own needs and we were very sorry to hear that you were unable to heat the bathroom effectively. As a result we have set the bathroom radiator to come on earlier & for longer during the cold weather. Guests continue to be able to adjust the heating for their own requirements & we have updated the instructions to make them clearer. Property Owner
Amie October 2022

“We had a lovely stay however did find afew things disappointing, The house was very cold in certain rooms.”

The children complained of being cold and the main bedroom never seemed to warm up. The downstairs utility, toilet and garden room were freezing. The house is advertised with a real fire but no welcome logs or anything at all were left and no notes,so we were unsure whether this was allowed to be used. This said the location of the house is great with just a short walk in and out to Bowness and the house itself was very clean and had everything in it. Lots of games for the children were provided which was super. We would stay again but probably in the warmer months.

- Amie, October 2022

Thank you for your feedback. It is important to us that guests can adjust the heating for their own needs and we were very sorry to hear that you found some parts of the property to be cold. Following your feedback, we have set the heating to come on earlier & for longer during the cold weather and we have updated the guest information to make it clearer how the heating can be adjusted for guests own requirements. Instructions include how to boost the central heating, the availability of electric heaters to heat the conservatory and utility, as well as details of local log suppliers. Property Owner
Christopher September 2022

“Excellent location and superb facilities at the house with everything that we needed including washing machine and tumble dryer in utility area.”

Kitchen very well equipped including dishwasher. Only thing missing was a corkscrew so we were unable to open our bottle of wine.

- Christopher, September 2022

Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Brunton Lodge. The corkscrew is usually kept in the drawer by the oven and has been returned to its usual location! We hope you enjoyed your bottle of wine when you were able to open it. Property Owner
Nick August 2022

“This is without doubt the best holiday cottage that we have ever stayed in!”

We could not fault the cleanliness or the facilities. It felt like a home away from home. We will definitely be back.

- Nick, August 2022

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Property Owner
Joan August 2022

“A bit confused re.”

recycling requirements but sorted anyway. Set off the kitchen alarm several times on entering the conservatory - perhaps it is just a heatwave phenomenon! Really lovely family home with excellent facilities and lots of room.

- Joan, August 2022

Thank you for your positive feedback, it’s lovely to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay. Following your feedback we have updated the guest information on waste disposal to better explain the recycling collection process. And yes it seems that the heat detectors were affected by the extremely hot weather as this is not an on-going issue. Property Owner
David July 2022

“Our eighth visit to this lovely property.”

Ideally situated for easy access to the town and lake. Great facilities and very comfortable, we will be booking again for next year.

- David, July 2022
Leigh June 2022

“What a lovely place to stay.”

We all had a lovely time and the house and garden are both perfect. Great location. Small area to improve would be the mattress on the bunk bed which needs replacing. I saw that another review mentioned this some months ago and it has not changed since then. Cannot wait to go back though! Thank you.

- Leigh, June 2022
Yvonne April 2022

“Everything we could possibly have wished for was provided.”

Can’t recommend highly enough!

- Yvonne, April 2022
Elizabeth March 2022

“The property was very comfortable and well equipped.”

Our only reservation was that the drive was under construction as a swimming pool was being installed in a neighbouring property. The workmen were very accommodating but the entrance to the drive , which was not very wide in the first place, was even more restricted and in fact our car suffered damage . You might also note that the Burnside Hotel, which was cited as a landmark, is no longer called that. A small point - we brought more equipment (e.g. oven cloth, tea towels, bin bags etc.) than was necessary as they were listed as required.

- Elizabeth, March 2022
Margaret February 2022

“We have stayed at Brunton Lodge several times, just love this property and make good use of the conservatory , especially on a wet day.”

Sure to return again. Thankyou.

- Margaret, February 2022
Jasmin January 2022

“Lovely comfortable stay, felt like a home from home as the property has everything you would need.”

Especially well catered to little ones, would highly recommend this stay

- Jasmin, January 2022
Darren December 2021

“Our 2nd visit to this lovely property,on this occasion a new year stay,a nice touch with a Xmas tree in the living room and a lovely Xmas hamper in the kitchen to enjoy.”

This is a fantastic home to enjoy a stay in the lakes. Everyone enjoyed the accommodation and only one thing to pick up on,the lower mattress in the bunk beds possibly needs changing as it felt sunken in the middle... apart from that, overall a great stay, we'll be back again in the future.. Many thanks,the steels family.

- Darren, December 2021
Pat December 2021

“This is a great place came for Christmas and Christmas tree put up for us.”

We will come again so much to see and do even with out going out in the car. Did not cook anything with very good eating places in walking distance. It made the day on Christmas morning we had snow first thing.

- Pat, December 2021
Janet September 2021

“Brilliant location, good parking spaces, beautiful gardens, lovely lodge, plenty ...”

Brilliant location, good parking spaces, beautiful gardens, lovely lodge, plenty of activities provided such as books and games

- Janet, September 2021
Sarah August 2021

“Stayed at Brunton Lodge 8 years ago and returned this year.”

Was not disappointed. The house is very homely and we’ll equipped and the location in Bowness is perfect, quiet and private yet easy walking to all the shops and restaurants (can leave the car).

- Sarah, August 2021
David July 2021

“Excellent property.”

Well furnished and comfortable. Beautiful garden.

- David, July 2021
Ian July 2021

“Third year in this property ideal for our family holiday excellent garden for grandchildren and excellent location.”

- Ian, July 2021
Allison June 2021

“Spent a lovely week at Brunton Lodge.”

The house is very close to the centre of Bowness, easily walkable, though up hill on the way back! The house is well equipped and comfortable with a beautiful enclosed garden. It was spotlessly clean too. There were lots of toys and games if visiting with children. Parking was good, there is plenty of room for 2 cars outside the house plus the garage.

- Allison, June 2021
Jayne June 2021

“Cottage in a perfect position to explore and the garden couldn’t have been any better for small children it is well kept and very safe!”

- Jayne, June 2021
Stephanie April 2021

“Absolute gem of a find!”

It really felt like a home from home, the hosts clearly care a lot about giving guests a great experience, the house was really well equiped, more than enough to keep anyone of any age and interest occupied, it was a wonderful experience and I will definitely be coming back to this house if available. Very well located as well.

- Stephanie, April 2021
Mrs Pye Jul 2019

“Location to the town and Lake was great.”

With secure garden for child to play in. The facilities including a large range of toys and games for both inside and outside use was excellent. Never before have I experienced so many kitchen utensils or useful equipment . It really was a home from home.

- Mrs Pye, Jul 2019
Mrs Matthews Sep 2018

“It’s hard to say what we enjoyed more!”

The acccomodation was 5*. The Lakes and surrounding area amazing. We will most certainly be booking with Lakelovers next year, We would recommend Lakelovers to our family and friends.

- Mrs Matthews, Sep 2018

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Summary

Highly Commended 4 Star property
Over 2 floors
3 x bedrooms; 1 x king size, 1 x double with en suite shower room, 1 x bunk beds
House bathroom
Kitchen
Dining room
Lounge
Utility room
Conservatory
Garden with furnished patio
Private parking.
Great property for families
Gas central heating & underfloor heating
Open fire
Luxury bathroom with shower o/bath
En-suite shower room
Cloakroom with washbasin & WC
electric oven and halogen hob
Fridge & Freezer
Microwave
Washing machine and tumble dryer
Dishwasher
WIFI
Nintendo Wii
Superb large garden
Sun terrace/patio with furniture
Short stroll to village and lake
Three private parking spaces (including one in garage a short stroll away from house)
Garage which is ideal for lockable bike storage
Stair gates available (please ask when booking)
Bed linen and towels provided

The property

Overview This delightful, spacious, 4 star Lake District holiday home is fantastic both as a place to relax and unwind with family & friends and as a base to explore all that The Lakes have to offer. Set in mature gardens, on the edge of Bowness, the property is well equipped and comfortably furnished to a high standard.

Perfect whatever the weather, with the choice of alfresco living on the terrace, afternoon tea in the conservatory, meals together in the dining room or cosy days in by the fire, enjoying a Netflix movie.

With many and varied local attractions close by there is something for all the family to enjoy; take a Lake Cruise or play a round of golf; enjoy country walks, adventure playgrounds or water sports; visit castles or historic homes; enjoy cosy cafes, bars or award winning pubs and restaurants.

What would you choose? Brunton Lodge is ideal at any time of year and a place to which many guests choose to return. Accomodation in detail A traditional arched porch leads to the entrance hall with a useful cloak cupboard.

Both the living and dining rooms lead off the hallway, as do stairs to the three bedrooms.

The dual aspect living room is light and spacious, providing views over the large mature garden.

With comfortable sofas, open fire and TV it is the ideal place to relax.

The separate dining room is just the place to socialise over dinner, celebrate together or get out the board games. Adjacent to the dining room is the modern, well equipped kitchen with electric oven & hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and DAB radio.

This in turn leads to the conservatory which has french doors to the south facing terrace & garden, a perfect place to relax on summer days. At the rear of the property is a useful utility, with washing machine, tumble dryer & freezer, and a downstairs cloakroom with basin & WC. Upstairs there are three comfortable bedrooms; one king overlooking the garden, one double with en-suite shower room and one with full size bunks.

All have fitted wardrobes.

Step down into the modern, family bathroom which has a bath with shower over, wash basin, WC and heated towel radiator. The driveway is immediately outside the property and offers parking for 2 to 3 cars.

A garage to the rear of the garden offers space for an additional car, bikes or canoes. Location Situated in a quiet location, on the outskirts of Bowness, Brunton Lodge is well placed to keep all your party entertained with many of the highlights of the English Lake District within easy reach.

For exploring without your car it is just a stroll to the shores of Lake Windermere & Bowness village where you can visit the World of Beatrix Potter, browse the in the shops, play mini golf, watch a film at the cinema or enjoy the cafes, bars & restaurants.

From here you can also take a Lake Cruise to Lakeside or Ambleside or hop on the number 599 open top bus for a trip to Grasmere via Ambleside.

There are many more attractions just a short drive away including Windermere Jetty Museum (newly reopened), Lakeland Motor Museum, Haverthwaite Steam Railway, Lakes Aquarium, Blackwell – The Arts & Craft House, and the National Trust properties Sizergh Castle and Fell Foot.

Travel a little further afield to enjoy the wider Lake District.

With the scenic A591 leading north from nearby Windermere village to the popular Lake District towns & villages of Troutbeck, Ambleside, Rydal Water, Grasmere, and on to Keswick and Winlatter Forest or branch off through the dramatic Kirkstone Pass to Ulswater.

Alternatively take the car ferry across to the Lake to Beatrix Potter Country and the picture post card village of Hawkshead.

For the more energetic there are many outdoor activities to choose from; golfing at nearby Windermere Golf Club, beautiful walks in the surrounding countryside, cycling & mountain biking and various water sports including paddle boarding, canoeing & water skiing.

There are numerous places for boat hire but with a public launching area a few minutes away at Ferry Nab you can even bring your own boat. Bowness boasts many excellent bars, bistros and restaurants and there are several acclaimed gastro pubs within easy reach, such as The Wild Boar, The Brown Horse and the Michelin starred Punch Bowl Inn. Please Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: bruntonlodge_holidaycottage Facebook: Brunton Lodge holiday cottage

Please note that the building work at the property next door has now been completed

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE

Windermere Train Station 1.5 miles: Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 7 miles.

The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, cinema, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips and boat hire are available from Windermere Lake Cruises in Bowness to Brockhole, Ambleside and Lakeside (at the southern end of the lake where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated). The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Old Laundry Theatre are 1.5 miles away. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is a 30-minute walk to enjoy the spectacular panorama of far-reaching views over the lake and surrounding fells. Brockhole, which offers high wire tree top experiences, is three miles away, and the historic villages of Grasmere, Ambleside and Troutbeck are a short drive away. There is also a variety of watersports on offer for the more energetic at marine centres along the lake. The area is ideally situated for exploring all that this region has to offer, whether by foot, bike, car, railway or bus; and is within easy reach of attractions such as the spectacular Langdales, Beatrix Potter’s Hill Top House at Far Sawrey, Coniston, Grizedale Forest Park, with its delightful walks and famous outdoor sculptures, mountain biking and 'Go-Ape' adventure park, Ullswater, Kendal, Keswick, stone circles, Roman forts and England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Brunton Lodge on the whole was lovely m, comfortable and warm.”

“Cottage was lovely, clean and well equipped.”

“Our second stay.”

“Would love a larger fridge or second fridge.”

“Our tenth stay at Brunton Lodge (still waiting for a discount”

“There was work going on at next property which I know is outwith your control but would have been good to have advanced notice, we took my 7 month pregnant daughter in law thinking it would be nice and peaceful for her (which it wasn't) resulting in her and my son going home early.”

“Brunton Cottage is really cosy and convenient whatever the weather”

“We had a really lovely stay at Brunton Lodge.”

“Superb all round”

“We are regular visitors to this property and once again we had a great week.”

“Initially I was worried that there may be noise from the road or the builders working on the house next door, neither were any problem at all, the road was very quiet and the builders next door were polite and considerate.”

“Property was exactly as described.”

“Our ninth visit to this lovely cottage, so good that we’ve already booked for next year.”

“Just home from a fabulous few days in the Lakes staying at this property.”

“We had a lovely stay in a beautiful home .”

“Their was initially a problem with the central heating over two days; however it was sorted out immediately and we were very pleased at the very quick response of the maintenance crew.”

“We had a lovely stay however did find afew things disappointing, The house was very cold in certain rooms.”

“Excellent location and superb facilities at the house with everything that we needed including washing machine and tumble dryer in utility area.”

“This is without doubt the best holiday cottage that we have ever stayed in!”

“A bit confused re.”

“Our eighth visit to this lovely property.”

“What a lovely place to stay.”

“Everything we could possibly have wished for was provided.”

“The property was very comfortable and well equipped.”

“We have stayed at Brunton Lodge several times, just love this property and make good use of the conservatory , especially on a wet day.”

“Lovely comfortable stay, felt like a home from home as the property has everything you would need.”

“Our 2nd visit to this lovely property,on this occasion a new year stay,a nice touch with a Xmas tree in the living room and a lovely Xmas hamper in the kitchen to enjoy.”

“This is a great place came for Christmas and Christmas tree put up for us.”

“Brilliant location, good parking spaces, beautiful gardens, lovely lodge, plenty ...”

“Stayed at Brunton Lodge 8 years ago and returned this year.”

“Excellent property.”

“Third year in this property ideal for our family holiday excellent garden for grandchildren and excellent location.”

“Spent a lovely week at Brunton Lodge.”

“Cottage in a perfect position to explore and the garden couldn’t have been any better for small children it is well kept and very safe!”

“Absolute gem of a find!”

“Location to the town and Lake was great.”

“It’s hard to say what we enjoyed more!”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE