The Whins

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

23 Customer Review(s)

David
October 2024

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, was warm, welcoming and comfortable in beautiful surroundings.”

Enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife. Some things that would have made our stay even better were a hand rail leading down along the three steps to the back door also a hand rail on the hall stairway on the opposite side to the existing one and taken to the bottom stair to make it safer. The description should mention it is tricky pulling out on to the road from the house, as the traffic is quite busy both day and night it is fast and you have to rely on windows down to hear approaching ...

Enjoyed feeding and watching the wildlife. Some things that would have made our stay even better were a hand rail leading down along the three steps to the back door also a hand rail on the hall stairway on the opposite side to the existing one and taken to the bottom stair to make it safer. The description should mention it is tricky pulling out on to the road from the house, as the traffic is quite busy both day and night it is fast and you have to rely on windows down to hear approaching traffic would a roadside mirror be possible opposite the gate. Finally it is the only property we have ever been to that doesn’t even have the basic starter pack of dishcloth, washing sponge, two dishwasher tablets. Overall we would recommend The Whins to family and friends but would mention our minor concerns.

- David, October 2024

We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at The Whins in its beautiful surroundings and found it welcoming, warm and comfortable. We do constantly strive to make all our guests' stay as enjoyable as possible, so thank you for making some suggestions to improve that, which we will look into. Regarding a starter pack, we do provide a dishcloth, washing sponge and some dishwasher tablets, which are put in the cupboard under the sink, and so were sorry to hear you did not find them, but I will make sure they are put out for each guest. We are glad to hear you would recommend The Whins to family and friends and hope to welcome them in the future. Property Owner
Gaynor August 2024

“Wow such a beautiful cottage and in a superb location; we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Whins it was so welcoming, comfortable, and well equipped.”

It was a privilege staying there, the decor was so in keeping with the character of the property, plus the garden and surrounding scenery was superb. Our only suggestion would be a more updated kitchen as this seemed a little tired. Everything was as described and more. We only discovered on the last day where the garden furniture cushions are kept and that we could have turned on the central heating, but that was our fault for not reading the introduction manual to the cottage in more detail! Few minor niggles (1) on arrival no welcome pack, which was disappointing considering the price (2) upon arrival few crumbs on the kitchen floor and on surfaces, plus few stains inside kitchen cupboards, and coffee grounds at the bottom of the caddy from the previous visitor, (3) and most disappointing was the separate electric shower as the water flow is poor and the water temperature was dangerously hot (in fact scalding) at times when the temperature surged, despite trying to keep the temperature consistent, this meant that for the majority of the shower it was tepid or cold as frightened of being burnt, we gave it up as a bad job, we took baths instead using the over bath shower. These minor points wouldn’t prevent us from booking to stay again. Thank you again for such a wonderful cottage, we have some great memories of our stay and we look forward to staying again at some point in the future.

- Gaynor, August 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback. We were delighted to hear you thoroughly enjoyed your stay at the Whins, and thank you for all your lovely compliments. Regarding your suggestion re the kitchen, we will be carrying out an exciting extension of The Whins at the end of next year, with a new large kitchen, a sun-room area off it overlooking the garden and a new bedroom and ensuite bathroom above. The present kitchen will become a utility area and there will be a new entrance hall and there will be downstairs shower and toilet, hence not updating the present kitchen at this stage. We were sorry to hear you were disappointed that there was no welcome pack. Lakelovers stopped providing these packs fairly recently, and we had found that guests did not really use these, apart from the biscuits! However, I am in the process of setting up my own packs. I was sorry to hear that you found a few crumbs on the kitchen floor and surfaces and some coffee in the caddy - I have notified my cleaner about these so it will not happen again. Regarding the Mira electric shower, we are sorry that you had issues with the heating control, as it is fairly new, and we haven't had any issues with it ourselves when we have stayed, so thank you for pointing this out. I am taking this up with our electrician who installed it. We are really delighted to hear that you have great memories of your stay, and we look forward to welcoming you back to The Whins again. Property Owner
Caroline July 2024

“First class accommodation.”

Beautiful traditional cottage, modernized enough but still retaining original features which we loved. Very homely. Garden and seating areas outside were perfect when we had the sunshine. Would definitely recommend.

- Caroline, July 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We are always so pleased to hear that guests have enjoyed their stay at The Whins. When we carried out all the refurbishments our aim was to keep the Arts and Crafts features and try to furnish it in a complimentary way, yet still keeping it 'homely', so we were delighted to receive your comments. We are also pleased you had some good weather and could enjoy the garden and the seating areas. Thank you so much for recommending our lovely holiday home, and we hope to welcome you back again sometime too! Property Owner
George June 2024

“Wonderful stay at the Whins!”

lovely cottage and beautiful garden will definitely stay again.

- George, June 2024

Thank you for your feedback - we do try to give our guests a wonderful stay at The Whins, so we are delighted to hear that you really enjoyed it, and will come and stay again. Property Owner
Steven June 2024

“Delighted with everything.”

Will definitely be staying again

- Steven, June 2024

Thank you so much for your comments - we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at The Whins, and look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
Alistair May 2024

“A fantastic stay: serene, idyllic and cozy.”

Sykes are totally useless and as good as uncontactable, but the owner (Christine) was generous and fast with her communication - not that we had anything go wrong. We enjoyed feeding the birds and befriending a couple of tame ducks and will certainly book again when we next stay in that part of the world.

- Alistair, May 2024

Thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Whins and all our wonderful visiting wildlife! We look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
Stephen April 2024

“Amazing house beautiful location stunning garden and views everything you could ...”

Amazing house beautiful location stunning garden and views everything you could need spotless clean loved having breakfast watching Charlie the pheasant lots of birds squirrels and ducks will definitely stay again

- Stephen, April 2024

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback- it always gives us great pleasure to know guests have really enjoyed their stay at The Whins. Glad to hear ‘Charlie’ and our other wildlife came to visit during your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
Brendan March 2024

“The property was lovely - very scenic and secluded.”

The location is great, being close to Bowness and Windermere and not far from Ambleside. Really enjoyed staying there, was very comfortable and nicely laid out and the garden area is expansive and relaxing. A great place to use as a base for walks and also chill out. Will certainly be staying again.

- Brendan, March 2024

Thank you so much for all your lovely comments, We are so pleased you really enjoyed your stay at The Whins and we look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
Susan March 2024

“Very well furnished and good quality of all furnishings and kitchenware.”

A heating problem on arrival was quickly resolved by the owner. I tried to contact lakelovers, you were unavailable. As always contact with owners provides better results than agents. A phone number /email address would be useful I had to ferret it out from paperwork at the property. Just as well the house was so comfortable since the Lake District weather was atrocious for most of the week.We are used to mountain weather!!

- Susan, March 2024

Thank you so much for your feedback and excellent scoring. We were so pleased you found The Whins very comfortable and well equipped, particularly as the weather wasn’t good and you couldn’t get out much. Hopefully you will return again in better weather and enjoy the mountains as well! Property Owner
Albert September 2023

“We enjoyed our stay here and found the Whins very well appointed, clean and comfortable.”

Our only criticism is that it was advertised as having log burners but these were not available for use.

- Albert, September 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay, finding the property to be clean and comfy. We take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Ian September 2023

“We had first class stay at The Whins - absolutely top notch.”

The cottage was beautifully appointed and all prepared for our stay. The grounds were delightful and much enjoyed during the recent excellent weather. Thanks for everything at Sykes Holiday Cottages - so professional and amazing service.

- Ian, September 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely comments - we are so pleased you had a wonderful experience staying at The Whins, and that the weather was good so you could enjoy the garden and the wonderful lakeland scenery. Property Owner
Eldert Gijsbert July 2023

“Spacious, well equipped, fantastic TV.”

Negative: noise from nearby road, beds in need of an upgrade.

- Eldert Gijsbert, July 2023

Thank you for your comments and we are pleased you found the house well equipped and enjoyed the large smart television! We are sorry you found you heard noise from the road, which is the first time anyone has commented on this, as all the windows are double glazed and at night there is very little traffic. We are also sorry you thought that the beds were in need of an upgrade - again, no-one has commented negatively on them - in fact recent feedback commented on how comfortable they were. The super-king bed and the double bed were both purchased new just over 18 months ago and have good quality expensive mattresses. We ourselves use these beds when we come to stay regularly and would certainly upgrade them if we felt that was necessary, as we have high quality beds at home. Property Owner
Sathya July 2023

“The cottage was fantastic , it really gave us a cosy but luxurious weekend.”

The property was well maintained, had all the features we could have hoped for and even clear instruction manuals to help us with our stay. It was also in a lovely location close to nature and a short drive to the local town, lakes and hiking trails. The owner, Christine, was extremely friendly and helpful when we sent some questions about the property. We would absolutely recommend this cottage for a holiday.

- Sathya, July 2023

Thank you so much for your lovely positive feedback and recommendation. We are really pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Whins. As our very much loved second home, rather than just a holiday let, we are so delighted when we hear guests staying at The Whins have enjoyed their holiday there. We hope we can welcome you back sometime for a bit longer stay! Property Owner
Stephanie June 2023

“The Whins is a beautiful property, with plenty of outside space.”

Very comfortable beds and furniture; a large screen TV, and good quality furnishings and equipment. It was let down by the provision of little sachets of long life milk, a pint of fresh milk in the fridge would have been appreciated as would a spare toilet roll!

- Stephanie, June 2023

Many thanks for your feedback. We are so pleased you liked The Whins and found the beds and furniture comfortable - we do strive to provide a really good experience for our guests, so your comments re providing a pint of fresh milk are very helpful, and I will see if this is something we can arrange going forwards. I am very sorry that you found there wasn't a spare toilet roll, as there should have been two. At each changeover, the cleaner puts a new roll on the holder and a spare one on a shelf of the table stand next to the toilet to start guests off with, so I will find out on this occasion why this wasn't done and make sure there is always a spare toilet roll provided at the start of each guests' stay. Thank you again. Property Owner
Steve June 2023

“Beautiful cottage everything and more had a great time”

- Steve, June 2023

Thank you so much for your feedback- we are so very pleased to hear you had a great time and enjoyed staying at The Whins Property Owner
Joyce May 2023

“Wonderful holiday in a beautiful cottage.”

Friendly owners and brilliant weather . Could not have been better. Thankyou

- Joyce, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We are delighted you had a wonderful holiday staying at The Whins, and that the weather was brilliant! Property Owner
Keith May 2023

“The Whins is lovely property to spend a comfortable break in.”

The whole property is well presented and is short of nothing would definitely stay again when visiting Bowness.

- Keith, May 2023

Thank you so much for your very nice comments, and were so pleased to hear that you were comfortable and had everything you needed during your stay at The Whins. We really do strive to give our guests a lovely experience staying at The Whins, so thank you for your feedback. We would be delighted if you come and stay again when visiting Bowness in the future. Property Owner
David November 2022

“A lovely well maintained, homely and comfortable cottage.”

- David, November 2022
Rosemary June 2022

“A lovely house, thoughtfully planned and immaculately presented, with everything of excellent quality.”

The location was ideal for visiting so many sites and places of interest, while just away from the Jubilee crowds in central Bowness. We loved the house and hope to return.

- Rosemary, June 2022

Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are so pleased you really enjoyed your stay at The Whins and visiting the wonderful places the Lake District has to offer and look forward to welcoming you back sometime. Property Owner
Michael Kevin April 2022

“The only grouse is that we did not find any notes on setting the heating temperature and timings.”

Spent a very cld day the first day! Managed to understand on the second day!

- Michael Kevin, April 2022

We are so sorry you could't find the notes on the heating - they are contained in the 'Welcome Letter and Housekeeping Notes' file, which should have been left on the worktop in the kitchen for you to read through on arrival, but glad you managed to understand it on the second day and were warm. Thank you so much for your very positive scores, and so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Stuart April 2022

“Amazing and very well equipped cottage.”

Ideal location for exploring all the lakes have to offer. At the start of some brilliant walks (High Street etc.) and a very short drive from others (Coniston, Striding Edge, Crinkle Crags). Really enjoyed our stay here, will absolutely be coming back.

- Stuart, April 2022

We are so very pleased you really enjoyed your stay at The Whins and your walks. We look forward to welcoming you back! Property Owner
Sue March 2022

“The cottage was beautiful in a lovely spot.”

It was very comfortable and tastefully presented and of a high standard. Fully equipped with everything. The only thing we needed to buy was the food. We had a lovely stay.

- Sue, March 2022

Thank you so much for your nice comments and we are so pleased you had a lovely stay at The Whins. Property Owner
Sarah February 2022

“A very comfortable house with everything we needed for our stay.”

- Sarah, February 2022

Thank you for much for your nice comments and positive feedback - we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Whins Property Owner

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x king-size
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
Dining room
Sitting room.
Gas central heating
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. In rent
Bed linen and towels inc. In rent
Off-road parking for 3 cars
Garden with pond and seating
Sorry, no pets inside the house or in the garden, and no smoking
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 0.7 miles
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £200
Note: This property accepts adults only.

The property

The Whins is a lovely, detached period cottage set within its own grounds on the outskirts of the beautiful town of Bowness-on-Windermere.

The property has recently undergone refurbishment with new carpets, soft furnishings and appliances.

This is a perfect base for couples wishing to discover the stunning beauty of the Lake District National Park, and is near to the serene waters of Lake Windermere and has a nicely designed interior.

Ample off-road parking will greet you upon arrival, before you enter your new home away from home and hang your jackets on the cloak rack in the entrance Hall.

Move into the galley-style kitchen, which is well-equipped with all the necessities for a self-catered stay.

In the charming dining room, enjoy your cuisine while toasting to a much-needed getaway.

Relax for the evening in the cosy sitting room while you watch a favourite movie on the 55” Smart TV or Blue Ray/DVD player, listen to music or read a book from the bookshelf.

As you grow sleepy, make your way upstairs to two well-presented bedrooms, providing a super-king and king-size beds.

The interior is completed by the family bathroom, which is beautifully presented with a bath and walk-in shower, allowing guests the option of a leisurely soak or a quick morning refresh.

Begin your day with a cup of coffee on the patio by the house, taking in the quiet beautiful surroundings and lovely view over the fields towards the Lake, as you plan your day of exploration of the Lake District from a selection of brochures/maps/books.

If you don't want to cook, nearby Bowness and Windermere have a variety of excellent restaurants ranging from fine dining to friendly pubs, as well as various cafés and ice cream stores.

For a special occasion, Simon Rogan’s ‘Henrock’ restaurant at the Linthwaite House Hotel is just a short walk up a driveway opposite The Whins, you could also take advantage of his luxury 'at home' service.

For those interested in culture, The beautiful Arts and Crafts House, Blackwell, is just a few miles from The Whins.

Literary fans will enjoy a visit to Beatrix Potter's World, while those looking for a bit of adventure will enjoy Lake Windermere's water sports, cruises, boat hire, and fishing.

The award-winning Windermere Jetty Museum, also nearby, houses a wonderful collection of historic boats and is well worth a visit.

You can also take a wonderful trip on a historic small steam boat.

Take the Windermere Steamer to Lakeside, where you can interact with freshwater and marine species at the Lakes Aquarium or visit the 19th-century former worker mill at Stott Park Bobbin Mill.

Why not take the boat to explore the delightful town of Ambleside at the north end of the Lake.

Grizedale Forest, with its rugged landscapes, scenic walks, and famous outdoor sculptures, is nearby.

The charming larger towns of Kendal, and Keswick with their excellent shopping facilities are within reach.

Consider The Whins for a special Cumbrian retreat at any time of year.

Please note this property only accepts adults.

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.

Bowness-On-Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1090865)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, was warm, welcoming and comfortable in beautiful surroundings.”

“Wow such a beautiful cottage and in a superb location; we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Whins it was so welcoming, comfortable, and well equipped.”

“First class accommodation.”

“Wonderful stay at the Whins!”

“Delighted with everything.”

“A fantastic stay: serene, idyllic and cozy.”

“Amazing house beautiful location stunning garden and views everything you could ...”

“The property was lovely - very scenic and secluded.”

“Very well furnished and good quality of all furnishings and kitchenware.”

“We enjoyed our stay here and found the Whins very well appointed, clean and comfortable.”

“We had first class stay at The Whins - absolutely top notch.”

“Spacious, well equipped, fantastic TV.”

“The cottage was fantastic , it really gave us a cosy but luxurious weekend.”

“The Whins is a beautiful property, with plenty of outside space.”

“Beautiful cottage everything and more had a great time”

“Wonderful holiday in a beautiful cottage.”

“The Whins is lovely property to spend a comfortable break in.”

“A lovely well maintained, homely and comfortable cottage.”

“A lovely house, thoughtfully planned and immaculately presented, with everything of excellent quality.”

“The only grouse is that we did not find any notes on setting the heating temperature and timings.”

“Amazing and very well equipped cottage.”

“The cottage was beautiful in a lovely spot.”

“A very comfortable house with everything we needed for our stay.”

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE