Topiary Cottage | Ings | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

107 Customer Review(s)

Henry
November 2024

“This property was excellent, the location was great with two bus stop’s ...”

This property was excellent, the location was great with two bus stop’s directly outside, the property itself was very clean, lovely and warm, it had two exceptional tv”s,excellent wi-go Overall an exceptional place to stay

This property was excellent, the location was great with two bus stop’s directly outside, the property itself was very clean, lovely and warm, it had two exceptional tv”s,excellent wi-go Overall an exceptional place to stay

- Henry, November 2024
Sara August 2024

“A lovely ,comfortable cottage with everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday .”

The owners are very friendly and helpful .

- Sara, August 2024
David July 2024

“Our 6th stay in the cottage and already booked for next year.”

The location is great and so relaxing sat in the garden. Excellent hosts and easy access to all the lakes attractions and walks by the bus that stops just outside so no need to drive.

- David, July 2024
Louise July 2024

“Beautiful cottage in the perfect spot.”

There was a Pub that served lovely home cooked food, a bus stop and shop just a 5 minute walk from the property and easy access to the town and surrounding areas, we would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone who is looking at booking a break in the Lake District.

- Louise, July 2024
Frank June 2024

“We started the week with a warm and friendly welcome and was surprised how spacious the cottage was.”

Having unpacked and settled in we began to see how comfortable it felt. The cottage every well equipped and needed none of our own things. The bus routes run half hourly so the car wasn't needed the whole week and there are plenty of good walks in the local and wider area. All in all a wonderful stay and we highly recommend it.

- Frank, June 2024
Patricia May 2024

“This is our 3rd time staying in Topiary cottage and we have already booked again for next year.”

It is the ideal place for comfort and has lovely views all around the cottage. The cottage has everything you need and very well equipped. Couldn't ask for anything more. The owners Jo & Gerry are so lovely and so friendly. Thank you for a lovely stay. Pat & Anne

- Patricia, May 2024
Derek April 2024

“A great location.”

- Derek, April 2024
Lyn April 2024

“A beautiful and very comfortable cottage with lovely views.”

Great location. Only downside the noise from the busy road, just a short distance away. Would definitely return.

- Lyn, April 2024
Natalie March 2024

“What a lovely little cottage!”

It is spacious, comfortable, has everything you would need and is in a great location. The hosts were so friendly and helpful - highly recommend!

- Natalie, March 2024
Pamala December 2023

“We love the Lake District but unfortunately we found the cottage quite cold apart from that there was a lot of nice features like the Christmas tree inside and outside was lovely.”

The views from the cottage was lovely and would be nice if it was summertime so you could sit outside and enjoy them. Perhaps next time we will go in the summer.

- Pamala, December 2023
Kerry October 2023

“Fantastic property and location - friendly owners.”

We will definitely be back!

- Kerry, October 2023
Martin October 2023

“An excellent cottage in an ideal location with welcoming owners on your doorstep to assist with any further queries.”

- Martin, October 2023
Derek September 2023

“A cosy perfect cottage with all we could want.”

- Derek, September 2023
Catherine August 2023

“Main areas were clean but when you moved furniture (in my case moved the bedside cabinet to remove the radio from the cabinet as we wouldn't be needing it) it had clearly not been subject to a clean for a very long time.”

The same with the curtain poles - as we closed the curtains we were met with a dust cloud. The shower cubicle needed a thorough clean - not inside the cubicle - on the outside, bottom railing. Having said all of that we didn't let this spoil our holiday - the cottage itself was very cosy and well equipped. The owners were very pleasant when we spoke to them and when they asked the first morning if we were ok (by email) and I replied it was a little cold, they turned the heating up a bit and we felt much warmer. Lovely garden. Parking was an issue initially but once we had a parking space we left the car there for the week and travelled by bus, so we didn't lose our spot.

- Catherine, August 2023

Thank you for feedback. We are sorry that Topiary Cottage did not meet your expectations but we are pleased that you found it to be cosy and well equipped. The heating is electric and it turned on via a switch on the wall next to the heater, it is thermostatically controlled. We turned on the heaters as soon as we could after you asked about them, they had been turned off. During the summer months the heaters may not come on because the ambient temperature is higher than the thermostat. The shower is cleaned both internally and externally.Sadly the exterior of the shower cubical has been damaged by a previous guest using an inappropriate cleaning product and a replacement shower cubical will be installed as soon as possible. We always ensure that there is a car parking space available close to the cottage. Property Owner
David July 2023

“This was our 5th stay and we have already booked for next year.”

The cottage is perfect to just relax in the garden by the river (if you get the nice weather) its in a great location and if you dont want to drive you can leave the car at the cottage and get a weekly bus ticket which allows you to hop on and off all buses and takes you all over the lakes. Great pub across the road seving nice drinks and food and a good farm shop in walking distance that do a nice breakfast. Gerry and JoAnne are great hosts and available to offer any advice if needed.

- David, July 2023
James July 2023

“Spacious and airy and a very very comfortable bed, large tv for films in the ...”

Spacious and airy and a very very comfortable bed, large tv for films in the evenings, fully equipped kitchen and a nice garden with babbling brook to enjoy your breakfast All in all a wonderful week Thank you Gerry and JoAnn Pat n Jim

- James, July 2023
Kenneth June 2023

“Topiary Cottage is great place to enjoy a relaxing holiday and is well placed for accessing all areas of the Lake District.”

It is a delightful cottage and the owners, Gerry and JoAnne, are on hand to provide lots of useful visitor information to enable you to get the best out of your visit. Highly recommended

- Kenneth, June 2023
Marie June 2023

“Ideal location for visiting The Lake District.”

The furniture in the property is a little dated and in some areas needs maintenance eg. the door on the glasses cabinet in the kitchen felt like it could fall off. The pull cord for the shower wouldn't allow you to switch it off, the red light is constantly on. The patio doors wouldn't lock properly. The tablet holder for the dishwasher doesn't close and the plug for the kitchen sink has no chain making it difficult to get out of the sink. Unfortunately, the main downside of the property is how unclean it was. There is lots of dirt and dust around the furniture and on the furniture. The runner around the shower doors was filthy. The cupboard under the kitchen sink smelt and was dirty. The wine holder unit in the kitchen, used for some tea cups, had bits of dirt/food in some of the holes. There is some mould around the freezer flap door of the fridge in the kitchen. The cutlery drawer had bits in it, possibly crumbs of food. The floors weren't clean and neither were the rug in the living room area or small mat in the bedroom. There was a mop in the utility cupboard in the shower room, which was absolutely disgusting. I don't know if this is what the cleaner uses, but if it is may explain why the floors were dirty. We felt we couldn't totally relax in the property due to it being so unclean. As there were so many areas with issues, we didn't feel able to speak with the owners as it would have needed a total thorough clean and some maintenance to sort everything out, which we feel should all have been in order before we arrived. We also feel the cost for the property was too high considering all of these issues and that we didn't feel comfortable or relaxed, which is what you expect on a holiday. We were very disappointed with this holiday cottage as a Sykes property.

- Marie, June 2023

As owners we do not usually respond to guest feedback. We normally send a thank you email to guests privately. However, we were very surprised and disappointed with the above review. At no point during the stay did the guests mention any issues. We check with our guests from arrival and throughout their stay personally and via messaging. We always make sure guests are notified, that if during their stay, they require assistance or have any problems, to give us the opportunity to deal with issues as they arise by letting us know. We are here to ensure that guests have the best possible holiday. Property Owner
Susan May 2023

“Just returned from a weeks holiday at this cottage Lovely setting, just off the main road, so therefore there is some road noise at times.”

The entrance driveway is quite narrow, so you have to be extra careful if you have a larger vehicle and the parking area in general is quite small. Considering its only a 1 bedroomed cottage, it does feel spacious and was very comfortable. The kitchen had everything you could want, the complimentary teas, coffee, milk and biscuits were a nice touch, The cottage overall was clean on arrival, except for the bathroom bucket which hadn't been emptied from the previous occupants It has various outside seating areas, which we were able to use due to the lovely weather we had and the views were lovely. A few niggles though, the bathroom cabinet is looking old and dated inside, the ironing board cover needs replacing, and I personally don't think a freezer in the bathroom cupboard is the ideal option. Saying that these didn't detract from the enjoyment of our stay It is ideally situated to visit many local attractions for walks and sightseeing trips and various buses stop in the village taking you to all the Lake resorts and beyond. The Watermill, Bar, Restaurant and Brewery is less than 5 minutes walk away and is definitely worth visiting, whether for drink, food or both. All in all a great place to stay, add to that really nice May/June weather, the perfect week was enjoyed. If we visit the area again, we would have no hesitation in staying here.

- Susan, May 2023
Ram May 2023

“We were given a very warm welcome by the owners, Gerry and Jo Anne on arrival.”

Topiary is a delightful cottage which provided us comfort and rest after a few days of long walks. And it is furnished to a high standard. We had a fabulous time staying there .We fully recommend Topiary to those looking for a holiday cottage near Windemere.

- Ram, May 2023
Patricia May 2023

“We love everything about Topiary Cottage and is the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

Thank you Jo/Anne & Gerry for our lovely stay. We will definitely be returning for a 3rd visit in the future. Xx

- Patricia, May 2023
Eileen April 2023

“Lovely place to stay.”

- Eileen, April 2023
Jackie April 2023

“Excellent cottage with all the amenities you need and a nice outside space as well.”

Easy access to the lakes.Lovely pub in the village and excellent farm shop next door.

- Jackie, April 2023
Robert March 2023

“Probably the best cottage we have rented over the years.”

Great location not far from Windermere and other attractions. As evidence of how much we enjoyed our stay we have already booked a week for next year. Can't recommend it more highly than that!

- Robert, March 2023
Annette March 2023

“Fabulous time cottage is so central for access to the lakes this is the second year we have been there and the hosts are excellent nothing is to much trouble to them they are very busy but always have time for any concerns you may have.”

As it was cold the owners made sure the heating was on and the cottage was lovely and warm when we arrived. I would highly recommend this place.

- Annette, March 2023
Gwen February 2023

“Cosy cottage, very convenient for exploring the lakes.”

Very helpful owners on hand if required. Pleasant view and garden to relax in and convenient local farm shop and cafe if required.

- Gwen, February 2023
Barry February 2023

“A wonderful cottage, and very friendly hosts, nearby and on hand if needed for any issues.”

The back garden is very nice with a great view.

- Barry, February 2023
Christine December 2022

“I and my husband stayed at Topiary cottage from 23-30th Dec 2022 It was the first time in 40 yrs we had spent the xmass holiday on our own, away from home, and it was brilliant.”

The cottage is a delight and had everything you needed, a proper home from home . In keeping wwih the festive season, Gerry and JoAnne had decorated the cottage inside and out including a large xmass tree The bed was just devine, we sank into it and both slept wonderfully well. The cottage is perfectly situated for the shops and local attractions. I would like to return in the summer as they have a lovely large garden with a river / stream at the bottom and a bench where you could sit and take in the air. Its beautiful. I would highly recommend this property

- Christine, December 2022
Eileen December 2022

“Lovely accommodation with welcoming hosts.”

It was a lovely touch to have Christmas decorations in and around the cottage (for our stay in late December) - it made it feel really homely. We enjoyed the cottage so much, we've booked again for next year.

- Eileen, December 2022
Denise December 2022

“Appreciated the christmas tree and decorations both inside AND OUT.”

.One of the plus points here is that the owners are on site and available for problems that may arise..i find that reassuring..Our second stay and beside the abnormal low temperatures -7 we were comfortable..Perfect for two people and central to the south lakes

- Denise, December 2022
Jean October 2022

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a good location”

- Jean, October 2022
Martin October 2022

“A very comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

After a day out and about walking many a mile it's in an ideal location for getting back with great local bus services to the doorstep and also a pub across the road with good food and beer. Feet up in the evening and a smart tv for all our favourite apps available for the films we watch at home. 10 out of 10.

- Martin, October 2022
Anthony September 2022

“A spacious comfortable home from home.”

Excellently furnished and well equipped. Beautiful gardens. Jo and Gerry very helpful but unobtrusive. Really enjoyed our stay.

- Anthony, September 2022
Joseph August 2022

“Gerry and Jo are the perfect hosts”

- Joseph, August 2022
David July 2022

“This was our 4th stay at the cottage and we have already booked for next year.”

The cottage and garden are lovely and relaxing, its in an ideal location and you can just leave the car parked up and get the bus from across the road. Gerry and Jo-Anne are fantastic hosts and its always a pleasant week's stay.

- David, July 2022
J July 2022

“Jo Anne & Gerry the owners were so friendly and helpful during our stay the cottage is beautiful everything you need in a stunning location handy for exploring the areas.”

The cottage is so comfortable like home from home we always looked forward to getting back after we had been out and about visiting places we loved it so much.There is lots of information in the cottage of places to visit but also good recommendations from the owners too.We will definitely be returning we had the most lovely holiday there.

- J, July 2022
Denise July 2022

“As always comfy peaceful and good facilities.”

The owners are very friendly and welcoming.

- Denise, July 2022
Wendy May 2022

“Only negative issue was.”

The proximity of the main road ie road noise.

- Wendy, May 2022
Gordon May 2022

“A lovely cottage with everything you need for an enjoyable holiday.”

The owners were very helpful and friendly and the location is ideal for exploring the lakes. Top marks!

- Gordon, May 2022
Anne March 2022

“Very comfortable.”

In easy reach of facilities.

- Anne, March 2022
Malcolm March 2022

“Lovely well equipped cottage ideally placed for walking!”

Owners very friendly and helpful.

- Malcolm, March 2022
Paul March 2022

“Clean cozy cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable week in the Lakes.”

Hosts were available, welcoming and helpful. Would not hesitate to recommend.

- Paul, March 2022
Annette March 2022

“The cottage was super,the hosts were very helpful.”

Cottage is situated very central for touring the main lakes area and the main road outside the cottage took you to the main areas with roads leading from there.i would recommend the watermill Inn pub which is just across the road from the cottage served meals all day.

- Annette, March 2022
Paula December 2021

“EXcellent cottage for two.”

Convenient for all amenities. Paula Mitchell

- Paula, December 2021
Ron November 2021

“This is the best and most suitable holiday cottage we have found; superb standard and comfort, really good welcome pack and Jo & Gerry are most helpful and co-operative.”

Location is also most convenient for our needs.

- Ron, November 2021
Janice October 2021

“A lovely welcome from the owner and detailed instructions of how to use appliances etc ready for our stay.”

Property was in an excellent, clean condition and located in a great position for both Windermere and Kendal as well as having a brilliant local pub for drinks and food (Watermill Inn). We cannot speak more highly of this establishment and would definitely re-book when we return to the area.

- Janice, October 2021
Ronald October 2021

“The cottage has everything you need for an enjoyable holiday in the Lake District.”

- Ronald, October 2021
Marjorie October 2021

“A warm welcome to comfortable accommodation in a very convenient location.”

A lovely base for our holiday in the Lakes.

- Marjorie, October 2021
Jenny May 2021

“A really lovely place to stay with lovely garden to sit out in .”

Very comfortable and friendly hosts

- Jenny, May 2021
Tim May 2021

“Topiary Cottage was fine.”

However the way Sykes operated through the pandemic will result in me avoiding using them again if at all possible.

- Tim, May 2021
Patricia May 2021

“Loved everything about the cottage and the views were beautiful.”

Jo and Gerry the owners are very friendly and welcoming. Hoping to go back very soon when it is next available.

- Patricia, May 2021
Jo December 2020

“This is a great cottage to go relax & unwind!”

Jo & Gerry we’re great in their communication, & flexibility. They went all out to meet & exceed our expectations. The cottage was tastefully decorated in Xmas decorations, lights & heating left on making it a cosy welcoming. High end furnishings gave it that extra luxury. I defy anyone who can make it out of that bed before 9am! The only little niggle, was the shower seemed to have a mind of it’s own. Apart from that you’d struggle to pick up on anything. The gardens of the cottage looked beautiful, as it was winter we didn’t get the full benefit. The location of the cottage is perfect for sightseeing. Close to Windermere and Bowness for shopping, pubs, etc & in easy reach of other locations around the South Lakes. We would definitely stay again!

- Jo, December 2020
Neil October 2020

“The cottage is excellent in comfort, facilities and cleanliness.”

The owner, who lives next door, was most welcoming and helpful. It is ideally situated for travel and walking around that part of the Lake District, in particular its proximity to Lake Windermere. The only negative experience was that the road it is on is busier than expected, so the traffic noise impacted somewhat on the peace of the place. However, in relation to the many positives, this was minor.

- Neil, October 2020
David October 2020

“This was our second visit to this really lovely cottage.”

We saw Cumbria in its finest Autumn colours. Our hosts were very helpful and accommodating. Topiary Cottage is a treasure and will certainly be back.

- David, October 2020
Yvonne October 2020

“Amazing cottage, amazing views.”

Cottage was lovely and comfy real home from home. Owners very helpful and chatty. Gerry mentioned about our bus passes and suggested some trips which we took advantage of, we wouldn't have thought about them. Bus stop at end of drive and buses go to all the main towns from Windermere 5 minutes down the road, plus very regular even on a Sunday. Cottage was spotless and all Covid precautions were taken. We certainly would stay again when wanting to go to The Lakes again. Well worthy of the 4* rating.

- Yvonne, October 2020
Brian August 2020

“The cottage is in a lovely setting and has an excellent garden with a little river at the bottom of the garden.”

The hosts were very friendly and available if needed. The cottage in the small village of Ings is in an excellent location near to the main road between Kendal and Keswick. We therefore did not use our car at all. We certainly enjoyed our week in Topiary Cottage and would not hesitate to return again.

- Brian, August 2020
Yvonne August 2020

“Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

The garden was especially nice, as were the views from the garden. The owners were a lovely, friendly couple and made us feel very welcome. We would highly recommend.

- Yvonne, August 2020
David July 2020

“Great location and easy access to Windermere, Ambleside, Grassmere and Coniston.”

Helpful hosts and lovely cottage.

- David, July 2020
Christopher February 2020

“Home from home, comfort and privacy 100%.”

- Christopher, February 2020
Stephen February 2020

“Another relaxing stay.”

The cottage is just perfect it has everything that you need. It is not in the centre of Windermere but only a couple of minutes away by car. There is a lovely pub that serves excellent food and a good choice of drinks just a 2 minute walk away. There is also a very nice farm shop up the lane that you can buy your meat, chicken etc at and also have a bite to eat and a coffee.

- Stephen, February 2020
Madeleine January 2020

“An amazing place to stay in a beautiful location.”

I loved morning walks from here, past three and horses. Getting up in the morning was never easy because the bed was so incredibly comfortable. I highly recommend topiary cottage.

- Madeleine, January 2020
Morrough December 2019

“The cottage was warm all the time and the kitchen was really well kitted out.”

The bed was incredibly comfortable. The owners were very friendly and were always on hand if anything was needed. Overall a wonderful place to stay and I will no doubt book here again.

- Morrough, December 2019
Lyn November 2019

“A lovely spacious cottage which was well equipped and warm on the cold Lakes nights.”

Whilst location is not in the heart of Windermere, being on the outskirts made it a quieter, less hectic place to stay. Very easily accessible and still very close to all The Lakes has to offer. The Lakes district is a beautiful vicinity offering something of interest for all tastes.

- Lyn, November 2019
Steve November 2019

“Accommodation was just what we wanted for a few nights away.”

The owners were friendly and welcoming.

- Steve, November 2019
Roy November 2019

“We love the area and the cottage and have booked already for next year”

- Roy, November 2019
Stephen October 2019

“Lovely place great location and friendly and helpful OWNERS”

- Stephen, October 2019
Matthew August 2019

“This is our first time in the Lake District.”

The cottage was very good and gave us easy access to a lot of the Lake District. The owners were very pleasant. The garden was beautiful. We could not fault it .Ings village was lovely and the Waterville pub was excellent

- Matthew, August 2019
Ann August 2019

“An enjoyable week in a good location.”

The cottage is comfortable and well equipped. Good pub down the road.

- Ann, August 2019
Sarah June 2019

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

With everything you could need. Lovely owners nothing to much trouble

- Sarah, June 2019
Edward April 2019

“Property is well situated for touring.”

..lovely cottage with views...very pleasant and helpful owners...would go back.

- Edward, April 2019
Ewan April 2019

“Excellent value for money.”

Exactly as described. Very friendly and informed property owners. Cannot fault the booking and location. Will certainly return!

- Ewan, April 2019
John March 2019

“We really enjoyed our week at the cottage and would certainly book the cottage again.”

The facilities were excellent.

- John, March 2019
Chris February 2019

“Topiary cottage is a lovely cottage with great facilities in a lovely location.”

Perfect for a get away for two. The hosts were friendly and helpful.

- Chris, February 2019
Rebecca January 2019

“We felt very welcome at Topiary Cottage from the moment we arrived until we were bid farewell.”

It’s very conveniently located for access to Windermere and the rest of the lakes. The pub over the road does great food and we ended up eating there twice as it was so convenient and tasty. We will definitely be back to stay in Topiary Cottage

- Rebecca, January 2019
Moriam December 2018

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Topiary Cottage.”

The cottage is cosy and very comfortable and is done to a high standard. The Christmas decorations made it feel festive & homely. Thanks to owners Jerry & Jo-Anne for making us feel so welcome. We would highly recommend staying here and do intend to return.

- Moriam, December 2018
Paula December 2018

“Beautiful, comfortable accommodation.”

Made even more enjoyable by the manner in which it was decorated for Christmas

- Paula, December 2018
Fiona December 2018

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

Good for walking but also very near the main bus route to Windermere, Grasmere, Ambleside, Kendal etc so easy to travel without having to take the car. Gerry the owner was friendly and willing to help if we needed anything.

- Fiona, December 2018
Roy November 2018

“It is a lovely well appointed cottage in a beautiful area with good access to all you could want to visit.”

It is obvious how much Jo-Anne and Gerry care and they are such a nice welcoming helpful couple .

- Roy, November 2018
Nicola October 2018

“The Cottage is lovely and cosy, and very well equipped.”

Decor lovely . There were a couple of downsides, the Cottage is right next to stables and they start quite early, not a major issue as we wake early anyway, but we do like to sleep with the windows open and there is a very noisy road that is busy all day and night. We were able to close the windows and use the fan provided, but this is just a personal thing, also the bed needs up grading it has a topper but it sinks in places and needs replacing. Otherwise lovely cottage !

- Nicola, October 2018
Roy October 2018

“We have been to this cottage previously ie April 2016 and for its location and facilities were happy to return, particularly with the Watermill Inn being 2minutes over the road.”

The cottage furniture had been considerably improved being replaced throughout the sitting and bedroom areas, excellent. However, why replace the bedroom furniture including the bed and leave a double mattress that it seemed to be so old that it sags in two halves? The other ponderable is why when the property depends upon a shower only, when opening the bag marked bath mat, you find something that is black and mouldy and feel sure if you use it, you will feel dirty having used it in the shower than not having a shower! This cottage without these anomalies would be great for use at short notice, if available, ie within 2hrs from home straight up the motorway, 106 miles, good location and pub over the road.

- Roy, October 2018
Barbie September 2018

“This lovely cottage was the perfect base for our first visit to the Lake District although the sat nav did send us some dodgy roads en route to the start of our walks.”

It was nice to return to a cosy cottage which had everything one would need for self catering but we must admit that the Waterwheel public house across the road (200 metres away) does great food and brews its own beer. Once again Sykes have come up trumps in providing a top class cottage for our holiday. Thank you.

- Barbie, September 2018
Alan September 2018

“The topiary was spaceous and had every facility.”

The owners were friendly and helpful. We had a good holiday there.

- Alan, September 2018
Judith August 2018

“Very nice setting.”

There is some noise from the A road, but not intrusive. There are lovely quiet lanes right near the cottage, and public footpaths across the fields. At the rear of the property is a stable yard, so the most we heard was the odd neigh, and some clip clopping back and forth, which was lovely! Bus stop very near the house so easy to get to Windermere, Bowness etc if you don't have a car.

- Judith, August 2018
David July 2018

“Very cosy comfortable cottage and warm welcome from owners.”

Will definately use again and recommend to others.

- David, July 2018
Kevin July 2018

“Beautiful cottage with excellent furnishings all mod cons included and very well maintained , would definitely choose to stay here again.”

- Kevin, July 2018
Robert June 2018

“Excellent cottage, most useful and entertaining having owners living next door.”

- Robert, June 2018
Elizabeth June 2018

“We had a great holiday at Topiary Cottage with lovely friendly owners.”

.....nothing was too much trouble.

- Elizabeth, June 2018
Leonard June 2018

“The cottage was very comfortable,clean and well appointed, we would consider going back again.”

- Leonard, June 2018
Andrew May 2018

“Great cottage in a fantastic location”

- Andrew, May 2018
Glenys April 2018

“The owner, Gerry Wilkinson, was most friendly and helpful The cottage was extremely well equipped and furnished to a very high quality.”

Although we were just visiting friends in the area the cottage is ideally situated for all major attractions of the Lake District.

- Glenys, April 2018
Stephen March 2018

“Don’t miss out on this cottage.”

Next time we go to the Lake District this will be the first cottage we try and book

- Stephen, March 2018
John February 2018

“Footage exactly as described.”

The owners very welcoming and helpful.Thoroughly recommend.We hope to return!

- John, February 2018
Anne January 2018

“It was a cold snowy weekend and we struggled to keep warm .”

Radiators were locked so we couldn’t adjust the temperature. Extra heaters were available but they don’t heat very well. More heating needed in bathroom - no radiator just a heated towel rail which does not warm the room enough when it’s only 1 degree outside ! Other than the heating , parking slot was a bit tight but overall a pleasant stay.

- Anne, January 2018
David July 2017

“The Lake District is stunning, Topiary cottage is totally superb and the pub over the road serves 16 real ales, whats not to like!”

- David, July 2017
Sally July 2017

“Lovely cottage In a great location x The owners were very friendly and helpful!”

Had a great holiday.

- Sally, July 2017
Margaret May 2017

“Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need for a good holiday and so easy to have as a base to visit places of interest from without having to go to far.”

- Margaret, May 2017
Sulwen November 2016

“We really enjoyed staying at this cottage, it was very clean, comfortable and warm, Mr & Mrs Wilkinson were the perfect hosts.”

The cottage was located close enough to a main route into Windermere making travel to local attractions easy to attain. There was a very good pub only moments away which served very good food. We were so pleased with this cottage and amenities that we will be booking again.

- Sulwen, November 2016
Tom September 2016

“Topiary cottage is one of the best cottages we have stayed in the owners were very helpful and took time out to show us how cooker, microwave, TV and outdoor seating worked this is the first time an owner has took the time to show us around there cottage, just show's how much Mr & Mrs Wilkinson take pleasure in there cottage.”

As I have said it is the cleanest lovely cottage we have stayed in and I would not hesitate to recommend it to friends and family as it is that good we would love to go back for another stay in the future, A big thank you to Jo-Anne & Gerry Wilkinson[owners] for a lovely stay at Topiary cottage. Mr Tom Melvin

- Tom, September 2016
Alan September 2016

“The cottage was lovely.”

Can't say the same about the weather. The owners were very nice and helpful. It was nice that it was a cottage that was free from animals and children. The location of the cottage was perfect for all places we wanted to visit.

- Alan, September 2016
Derek August 2016

“Peace, quiet, comfort, cleanliness, and a perfect base to explore the lakes.”

- Derek, August 2016
Gillian August 2016

“We had a very good holiday and the accommodation was very good.”

We were very comfortable and the owners where friendly and helpful.

- Gillian, August 2016
Charles July 2016

“The cottage was very comfortable and easy to relax.”

We loved sitting in the garden and would definitely go back again.

- Charles, July 2016
Neil June 2016

“The cottage was the best we have stayed in when holidaying in the UK.”

The owners were on hand and excellent hosts. The cottage's location was superb, the centre of the Lake District. We would definitely stay here again. A lovely retreat when it was raining hard!

- Neil, June 2016
David May 2016

“We had a very enjoyable holiday, the cottage was ideally placed and we could not have wished for more.”

- David, May 2016
Dave April 2016

“The cottage is beautifully appointed and is equipped to high standard.”

We enjoyed our stay very much and if we return to the Lake District in the future this is the place we would choose to stay. Even though it rained continuously for one day we were quite content to spend the day in the cottage which is a real home from home.

- Dave, April 2016
Cornelia January 2016

“My partner and I felt very comfortable in the Cottage, we weren't missing anything.”

The welcome from the owner was very nice and kind. We had a fantastic time and if we can we would like to rent the cottage again. We could not ask for more comfort! It was just brilliant!

- Cornelia, January 2016
Nick November 2015

“The cottage was real 4 star luxury and way better than we are used to.”

The Lake District is so pretty and it was just good to get away. The owners were very friendly and welcoming too.

- Nick, November 2015

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Summary

All ground floor
One king-size double bedroom with TV
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Electric heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with FreeSat HD, DVD, iPod dock, DAB radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Patio and garden with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 8 mins walk
Note: There are 3 steps down from patio to garden
Note: There is a river and a small wildlife pond at the bottom of the garden
Note: Adjacent to owner's B&B
Please note that check in time for this property is 4pm and check out is 10am, thank you. There is an E V charger was available for guests to use. 7.3k Project EV RFID-4G, single-phase, type 2 socket, fast AC electric vehicle charger. RFID control allows the user to easily start and stop their charging cycle with the simple swipe of a card
Use is chargeable depending on usage.

The property

This super barn conversion provides luxury accommodation that’s perfect for two wishing to enjoy this fabulous corner of the Lake District.

There is one king-size bedroom with a TV and an extremely spacious open plan living area with a high vaulted ceiling with feature oak beams and French windows, which open out on to a secluded patio overlooking the garden down to the River Gower.

Guests can enjoy a five-minute stroll, which leads to the award-winning Watermill Inn and the bustling towns of Windermere and Bowness are within a 10-minute drive where you’ll find a host of shops, cafes and restaurants to enjoy.

There are beautiful pathways and cycleways to explore running up the Kentmere Valley or a gentle climb up Orrest Head will reward you with beautiful views over Lake Windermere.

This is a superb cottage, perfect at any time of the year.

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About the location

INGS

Windermere 2 miles; Kendal 6.5 miles.

The small village of Ings, with the lovely River Gowan running through it, is set just two miles from the popular town of Windermere in the Lake District. There is a selection of walks for you to enjoy in the area and a wonderful local, award-winning pub, the Watermill Inn. The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. Boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside and Lakeside, where the Lakeside Aquarium and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway are situated.

There is an E V charger was available for guests to use.
7.3k Project EV RFID-4G, single-phase, type 2 socket, fast AC electric vehicle charger.
RFID control allows the user to easily start and stop their charging cycle with the simple swipe of a card. Use is chargeable depending on usage.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This property was excellent, the location was great with two bus stop’s ...”

“A lovely ,comfortable cottage with everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday .”

“Our 6th stay in the cottage and already booked for next year.”

“Beautiful cottage in the perfect spot.”

“We started the week with a warm and friendly welcome and was surprised how spacious the cottage was.”

“This is our 3rd time staying in Topiary cottage and we have already booked again for next year.”

“A great location.”

“A beautiful and very comfortable cottage with lovely views.”

“What a lovely little cottage!”

“We love the Lake District but unfortunately we found the cottage quite cold apart from that there was a lot of nice features like the Christmas tree inside and outside was lovely.”

“Fantastic property and location - friendly owners.”

“An excellent cottage in an ideal location with welcoming owners on your doorstep to assist with any further queries.”

“A cosy perfect cottage with all we could want.”

“Main areas were clean but when you moved furniture (in my case moved the bedside cabinet to remove the radio from the cabinet as we wouldn't be needing it) it had clearly not been subject to a clean for a very long time.”

“This was our 5th stay and we have already booked for next year.”

“Spacious and airy and a very very comfortable bed, large tv for films in the ...”

“Topiary Cottage is great place to enjoy a relaxing holiday and is well placed for accessing all areas of the Lake District.”

“Ideal location for visiting The Lake District.”

“Just returned from a weeks holiday at this cottage Lovely setting, just off the main road, so therefore there is some road noise at times.”

“We were given a very warm welcome by the owners, Gerry and Jo Anne on arrival.”

“We love everything about Topiary Cottage and is the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

“Lovely place to stay.”

“Excellent cottage with all the amenities you need and a nice outside space as well.”

“Probably the best cottage we have rented over the years.”

“Fabulous time cottage is so central for access to the lakes this is the second year we have been there and the hosts are excellent nothing is to much trouble to them they are very busy but always have time for any concerns you may have.”

“Cosy cottage, very convenient for exploring the lakes.”

“A wonderful cottage, and very friendly hosts, nearby and on hand if needed for any issues.”

“I and my husband stayed at Topiary cottage from 23-30th Dec 2022 It was the first time in 40 yrs we had spent the xmass holiday on our own, away from home, and it was brilliant.”

“Lovely accommodation with welcoming hosts.”

“Appreciated the christmas tree and decorations both inside AND OUT.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a good location”

“A very comfortable and enjoyable stay.”

“A spacious comfortable home from home.”

“Gerry and Jo are the perfect hosts”

“This was our 4th stay at the cottage and we have already booked for next year.”

“Jo Anne & Gerry the owners were so friendly and helpful during our stay the cottage is beautiful everything you need in a stunning location handy for exploring the areas.”

“As always comfy peaceful and good facilities.”

“Only negative issue was.”

“A lovely cottage with everything you need for an enjoyable holiday.”

“Very comfortable.”

“Lovely well equipped cottage ideally placed for walking!”

“Clean cozy cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable week in the Lakes.”

“The cottage was super,the hosts were very helpful.”

“EXcellent cottage for two.”

“This is the best and most suitable holiday cottage we have found; superb standard and comfort, really good welcome pack and Jo & Gerry are most helpful and co-operative.”

“A lovely welcome from the owner and detailed instructions of how to use appliances etc ready for our stay.”

“The cottage has everything you need for an enjoyable holiday in the Lake District.”

“A warm welcome to comfortable accommodation in a very convenient location.”

“A really lovely place to stay with lovely garden to sit out in .”

“Topiary Cottage was fine.”

“Loved everything about the cottage and the views were beautiful.”

“This is a great cottage to go relax & unwind!”

“The cottage is excellent in comfort, facilities and cleanliness.”

“This was our second visit to this really lovely cottage.”

“Amazing cottage, amazing views.”

“The cottage is in a lovely setting and has an excellent garden with a little river at the bottom of the garden.”

“Lovely cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

“Great location and easy access to Windermere, Ambleside, Grassmere and Coniston.”

“Home from home, comfort and privacy 100%.”

“Another relaxing stay.”

“An amazing place to stay in a beautiful location.”

“The cottage was warm all the time and the kitchen was really well kitted out.”

“A lovely spacious cottage which was well equipped and warm on the cold Lakes nights.”

“Accommodation was just what we wanted for a few nights away.”

“We love the area and the cottage and have booked already for next year”

“Lovely place great location and friendly and helpful OWNERS”

“This is our first time in the Lake District.”

“An enjoyable week in a good location.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage.”

“Property is well situated for touring.”

“Excellent value for money.”

“We really enjoyed our week at the cottage and would certainly book the cottage again.”

“Topiary cottage is a lovely cottage with great facilities in a lovely location.”

“We felt very welcome at Topiary Cottage from the moment we arrived until we were bid farewell.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Topiary Cottage.”

“Beautiful, comfortable accommodation.”

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”