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Dalesway Cottage

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1036892)

4.7★

Lakelovers rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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43 Customer Review(s)

  • Jitender

    “This is the third time we’ve booked with Sykes but most likely our last as standards are dropping.”

    We stayed at Dalesway cottage for a weekend break in February 2025. We found the cottage even late at night, more by luck though. Would recommend the description includes what three words as this might help newcommers. The cottage is cute and served us well. Our main complaint however is that the main bedroom sheets were not clean. There was a disgusting brown stain which we had to cover up with a towel as it was too late at night to do little else . Phoned Skye’s on Saturday morning to ...

    We stayed at Dalesway cottage for a weekend break in February 2025. We found the cottage even late at night, more by luck though. Would recommend the description includes what three words as this might help newcommers. The cottage is cute and served us well. Our main complaint however is that the main bedroom sheets were not clean. There was a disgusting brown stain which we had to cover up with a towel as it was too late at night to do little else . Phoned Skye’s on Saturday morning to get sheets replaced and was told this would be done, just leave the keys in the secure box. Came back later in the day after a great walk nearby (lovely trail at the back of the property) only to find no sheet change or even new ones so we could change them ourselves. This is really disappointing and frankly spoilt an otherwise lovely stay in the lakes. I blame Skye’s maintenance for this and this lets it down for the owner. There are some minor TLC issues that need sorting in the property though such as a mould stain on the wall beneath window in main bedroom. We could live with that though as overall it was a good property and we made the best of our stay, just very disappointed about the bed sheets issue not being resolved during our stay otherwise it would have been a 5 star rating if this was acted upon. This has left us with a poor experience with Skye’s so we’ll go elsewhere now for cottage breaks.

    - Jitender, February 2025
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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with wood-burning stove
  • Conservatory
  • Second-floor games room
  • External utility.
  • Central heating and woodburning stove
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, WiFi and a selection of books and games
  • Electricity and central heating included but fuel for the woodburning stove is not provided and would need to be purchased by guests
  • Logs, kindling and firelighters can be purchased locally at most petrol service stations
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Rear lawn and patio with seating
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
  • Note: The freezer is in the conservatory
  • Note: Laundry is a separate building, housing an integral washer/dryer

The property

Dalesway Cottage is the perfect retreat for a family of four seeking to escape to the countryside of Cumbria.

Sitting in an idyllic position with lovely views, just a short stroll down to the excitement of Bowness-on-Windermere's town centre, this enchanting end-of-terrace is the ultimate home-from-home at any time of year.

The open-plan living space makes a delightful spot to host all of your social occasions; gather around the dining table and enjoy a family-favourite dish prepared in the amply equipped kitchen, with its stylish, grey units hosting a good range of appliances, before moving into the sitting area and lounging in front of the woodburning stove, its warmth providing a homely feel to the room as you snuggle up with a film on the television.

For some quiet time, the conservatory offers a wonderful sun trap for you to escape to with a good book, as you overlook the little ones playing in your private garden, or sit out in the sun with some alfresco dining, the perfect way to end each day of excitement.

Move up the stairs to find the two bedrooms in the form of a double and a twin bedroom, both offering bright and airy accommodation, with the gleaming, family shower room serving both.

On the second floor sits the games room, boasting a good range of books and games for the little ones to enjoy, there is wonder around every corner of this property.

The local town of Bowness-on-Windermere offers a wonderful range of attractions, from the simplicities of shops and eateries of all kinds, to attractions such as The World of Beatrix Potter, watersports along its lake and a plethora of walking routes, there's something here for every type of adventurer.

Take a trip to Brockhole and experience your settings from a different view on its high wire tree top course, or head to Kendal to enrich yourself in history by vising the town's imposing castle, enticing Quaker Tapestry Museum and explore the talent at the Abbot Hall Art Gallery.

With so much to explore on your doorstep, Dalesway Cottage is the perfect countryside escape at any time of year.

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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.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute