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Pheasants Folly

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1079690)

4.8

Lakelovers rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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17 Customer Review(s)

  • Mary

    “Had a lovely stay at Pheasants Folly, thank you.”

    Size of property great for a family trip away and the views are spectacular. Comfy beds and so much space for us all. Feedback would be that the summer house needs repairing asap as there were broken panes of glass lying around which was not good with small child and dog. Also dishwasher is extremely small given size of property! Bin collection didn’t happen as stated and only one bin outside. But overall a lovely stay and would recommend.

    Size of property great for a family trip away and the views are spectacular. Comfy beds and so much space for us all. Feedback would be that the summer house needs repairing asap as there were broken panes of glass lying around which was not good with small child and dog. Also dishwasher is extremely small given size of property! Bin collection didn’t happen as stated and only one bin outside. But overall a lovely stay and would recommend.

    - Mary, October 2024

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with snug off
  • Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Utility
  • Dining/games room with air hockey/pool table
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Central heating and underfloor heating
  • Electric range cooker with double electric oven and 5-ring hob, cafetiere, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • 3 x Smart TV, soundbar, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Hairdryer provided
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Patio garden with furniture
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • 2 small well-behaved dogs accepted but please note that the garden is not secure
  • Shop 4.1 miles, pub 3.9 miles
  • Note: Not suitable for those with limited mobility
  • Note: Check-in 4pm, check-out 10am

The property

This detached Lakeland home, Pheasants Folly, is located on the eastern banks of Lake Windermere.

Pheasants Folly, which offers breath-taking views of Lake Windermere, is a superb base to stay while exploring the Lakelands; after a day of walking, take off your shoes at the front porch and enter the underfloor heated hallway and cloakroom.

Downstairs is the lounge, there, you will find sofas, a wood-burning stove, a Smart TV with soundbar, and stylish wallpaper and artwork.

Bring the conversation into the kitchen, where you can whip up a feast for everyone before serving it in the spacious dining area, which affords a stunning lakeside view.

A pool/air hockey table is also included so you can challenge the group on rainy days, as well as a utility room which has a washer and dryer, for your laundry needs. Upstairs, a super-king-size bed with an en-suite shower, a super-king-size with a snug that offers a peaceful place to read and an additional TV, a king-size with an en-suite shower, and a king-size, all feature breath-taking views of Lake Windermere.

Completing the interior is the family bathroom with a bath, basin, and WC.

Use the expansive, sloping garden, which has a patio area with outdoor furniture ideal for dining alfresco, during the summer months or give the chef a break by dining at a Windermere restaurant; you might choose Francine's for some fresh seafood or the Gilpin Spice for some continental Asian fare.

Take a walk around High Dam, Finisthwaite or up Gummer's How for far reaching views that take in Coniston and the estuary or visit The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, where contemporary exhibits are devoted to the renowned children's author, or practice your swing at the Windermere Golf Club.

Next, travel to Ambleside to find Beatrix Potter's former house, Hill Top, which is owned by the National Trust.

Get a fresh viewpoint of the scene by boarding a vintage steamboat, then disembark at Ambleside and climb Claife Heights' summit to be rewarded with panoramic views.

Take the entire family on a unique stay to Pheasants Folly.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £350.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

The garden is not pet proof

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas