Parkgate | Bowness-on-windermere | Windermere | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.4★

10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Sauna
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

49 Customer Review(s)

Jane
October 2024

“The house is fantastic, very warm and comfortable.”

We would definitely want to come back. Very small niggles. The shower in the master bedroom didn't drain properly and was overflowing onto the floor (we reported that)and the cords on the blinds in the bedrooms were tangled. The location is perfect and the teenagers loved the cinema room downstairs. The kitchen is very well equipped too (a wee pint of milk for arrival would be nice)

We would definitely want to come back. Very small niggles. The shower in the master bedroom didn't drain properly and was overflowing onto the floor (we reported that)and the cords on the blinds in the bedrooms were tangled. The location is perfect and the teenagers loved the cinema room downstairs. The kitchen is very well equipped too (a wee pint of milk for arrival would be nice)

- Jane, October 2024
Bev September 2024

“Front garden is a mess.”

We stayed in May and feel the property needs a deep clean and some maintenance. It’s a great property in a fantastic location but is a little tired. Fridge freezer bottom drawer is just full of ice oven grubby I had to clean inside of microwave before I could use it some of the towels had holes in lots of little things

- Bev, September 2024
Daniel September 2024

“Excellent property with everything we needed for a week in The Lakes.”

Location was brilliant to discover all things Windermere and Bowness-On-Windermere. We cannot fault the place and will definitely be looking to book again next year.

- Daniel, September 2024
Jackie August 2024

“We had a great stay at this fantastic house!”

Comfortable living room and well equipped kitchen. Great basement with snug for the kids, utility area with washer and dryer, fabulous Sauna with additional shower and toilet. Beautifully decorated Bedrooms, large and spacious with plenty of storage. Bathrooms are beautifully decorated and everyone loved the jacuzzi bath! Small conservatory at the back of the property and garden area is small but nice to sit in with a drink if you get the sunshine! Overall a fantastic stay for our family of adults and children. 5 min walk into Windermere and 20-25 min walk into Bowness

- Jackie, August 2024
Belinda May 2024

“Hi The house was lovely and worked really well for us.”

It is in a great location. The only problem was the jackdaws that are nesting on the roof. They are extremely noisy in the evening and morning. One night they started making lots of noise at 11.30pm and didnt stop.

- Belinda, May 2024
Bev May 2024

“Shame about the very untidy front and back garden as the rest of the property was fab great location comfy beds spacious.”

Also in the info before you book it says parking for 2 cars that’s not true. Definitely only 8 adults the bunks are very small

- Bev, May 2024
Katrina March 2024

“Great stay.”

We had 9 people.Parked 3 cars on the nearby streets no problem. Location is spot on! The house is spacious and the facilities are great the sauna is spot on! The only problem we ran into is that it’s advertised as 10 adults however the bunk beds are small and are for children.

- Katrina, March 2024
Kay February 2024

“On the plus side: The location of Parkgate couldn't be better.”

Walking distance to Windermere and Bowness with all their fabulous amenities, restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. Lovely big house, 9 people, a baby and dogs and we had plenty of space. Great kitchen, well stocked and a lovely big oven and hob. Great WiFi. On the downside..... The lounge furniture was so uncomfortable. The springs had gone in both sofas so once you sat down you are practically on the floor and can't get up. So we couldn't really relax together at night. They desperately need replacing. The bunk beds are too small, okay for very small children but any older and they're not practical. One of the single beds was listing, felt like I would roll out. Garden not as shown in the listing. It's been shortened to allow for more parking.....a good thing but we had two dogs so needed that space more. The 'lean to' conservatory was rough and ready, not practical and grubby but okay to sleep the dogs. However, the good stuff far outweighs the bad, so we would definitely go back BUT, those SOFAS need replacing.

- Kay, February 2024

Thank you for the feedback. New sofas being delivered this weekend, so hopefully you guys come back soon! Property Owner
Lisa December 2023

“Fantastic property with all the amenities anyone could need.”

Our family throughly enjoyed our time here.

- Lisa, December 2023
Wendy October 2023

“The location and size of property was excellent and the extent of games was a hit with the children however the cleanliness of the property let it down.”

Upon arrival we found hairs in each shower tray, a dead fly in the top floor bath, tooth paste down the top floor sink, undusted skirting boards and prepared food from a previous guest still in the freezer. It really wasn’t what we expected for the price we paid for three nights away £1200! The blinds in the living room and first floor front bedroom didn’t work properly and some lamps didn’t work. More care and attention from both a cleaning and maintenance point of view is needed. This house could be amazing but the cleanliness let it down and did affect our stay and perception of booking with Sykes again.

- Wendy, October 2023
Alun August 2023

“The house is very well placed just next to the shops of windermere and with most walks a short car journey away.”

Beautifully decorated inside. What was particularly appreciated is big kitchen with table that could sit everyone, big lounge and games room downstairs. We always managed to park one car in the street and one on the next street over without problem.

- Alun, August 2023
Maureen September 2022

“Thank you for a wonderful stay at your cottage.”

The facilities were great; loved that the kitchen was so well equipped and the rooms were all a great size. Beds were comfy and showers were great. Very handy location as well. We had extended family with us and enjoyed the communal cooking, eating, planning and chatting in the lovely big kitchen. We wish we had 2 weeks to stay! Just a couple of maintenance things. We had trouble getting the lights to work in some of the bedrooms - not sure if the globes were broken (we didn't check). In the double room upstairs at the front of the house, the main light didn't work, neither did either of the little ones on the wall. Also one of the bedside lights in this room is broken (still works, but the ceramic bottom is broken). Thanks for a fantastic stay :-)

- Maureen, September 2022
Jayne August 2022

“Lovely house very comfy n near all facilities, the children loved the skate park n all amenities just down the road, dogs loved the stream for a well deserved cooling off as very hot.”

Lots of pans etc to cope with all the family. Everything was geared for a family with children n doggies would defo recommend, any problems where solved quickly by the owner John . Thankyou for lots of happy family memories

- Jayne, August 2022
Martha May 2022

“We had such a great time at the house in Windermere.”

You can walk to the shops, cafes and pubs, and the sights of the Lake District are so easily accessible via car or bus. It’s so well set up for families, clean and as described. The rooms are all a good size and the beds are very comfortable. We’d love to come back! Thank you.

- Martha, May 2022
Cheryl April 2022

“Our party of 8 had a wonderful week long stay.”

It looks to me that all off the issues in the poor reviews have been resolved - though the squashy settees did take some getting out of after a long day of walking! The house was well equipped with everything we needed. I will definitely recommend Parkgate. It’s is very good value for money.

- Cheryl, April 2022
Soukina February 2022

“Beautiful property with lots of space.”

Extremely convenient for going into town as just a few minutes away and lots of entertainment provided inside the house as well.

- Soukina, February 2022
Nicola December 2021

“Overall our stay was really good.”

The house was really good and in a fantastic location. Only down side which is very minor. The couch was quite uncomfortable and in need of update. Also I felt the cleanliness could have been a little better particularly fridge. However overall excellent property and would return just friendly feedback

- Nicola, December 2021
Kieran November 2021

“Excellent property, we had a great week and couldn’t fault Parkgate.”

Would definitely recommend.

- Kieran, November 2021
John September 2021

“Fantastic property for a large group of people.”

Very well equipped with everything you need. Had an issue with the washing machine not locking however after reporting, we received new towels (same day) and was advised a replacement would be fitted the following day, without disrupting our holiday. Would happily stay here again

- John, September 2021
Helen August 2021

“Fantastic property, well located, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.”

We were 6 adults and 2 children and there was plenty of room to accommodate everyone. In particular the basement was great for the kids to play in on the rainy days with absolutely tons of games, books and DVDs to choose from. Any issues noted in previous reviews regarding cleaning and kitchen equipment seemed to have been resolved.

- Helen, August 2021
Celine July 2021

“The beds and pillows were not comfortable and definitely needed new pillows.”

We did not sleep well. The whole house needed a good clean. The oven was dirty and the tray had not been cleaned. Needed some more kitchen implements and some more matching glasses (random selection of non matching and most items were worn down and damaged. No kitchen scissors either. The baths and shower had not been cleaned very well. The shower in the attic did not drain. Old dirty mop outside and could have done with a good clean. There were no pegs for the washing line. Downstairs basement toilet seat was broken. Definitely could not relax in the outside patio as the conservatory was filthy, the sliding doors dirty and no outdoor seating and was not a place to relax whilst looking at the neighbours mattress in their back garden.

- Celine, July 2021
Susan June 2021

“The kitchen/conservatory/outside space were all filthy.”

Despite numerous emails and phone calls to Sykes, and an email to the Managing Director, still no-one has responded, over two weeks later. The service from Sykes was appalling, would never book with them again.

- Susan, June 2021
Nuala June 2021

“We loved where the house was situated, a few niggly bits - the owner however was really accommodating in helping fixing!”

Can’t complain and we definitely want to stay again!

- Nuala, June 2021
Neil June 2021

“The house was a great family retreat.”

Had everything we needed and more. Stacks of games, home Cinema with a ton of movies, huge kitchen, bbq, 5 good bedrooms, with the option to use the second living room as a bedroom if needed as the sofa was a pull out bed. Was perfect for us.

- Neil, June 2021
Susan May 2021

“Thanks very much for a lovely stay.”

We had to cut our stay short due to bad news at home. We tried our best to leave the house presentable given the quick nature of having to leave. The house is comfortable and clean with lovely decor and great facilities, but If I could give any feedback it would be that the lick of paint out front would do the inside more justice and the yard out back tidied up and a plaque with the house name out front. Great location and would defo return.

- Susan, May 2021
Sharon September 2020

“Disappointing outdoor area - photos made it look bigger than it was They could ...”

Disappointing outdoor area - photos made it look bigger than it was They could do with updating the sofas which were saggy Other than that the house was amazing with plenty of everything as there were 7 in our party and the sauna was well used by the males in our party

- Sharon, September 2020
Denise August 2020

“The property was excellent, well situated for eating out and the activities in the surrounding area.”

The facilities were amazing and made the stay all the better. I have already recommended the property to several of my friends especially for larger parties. Parkgate gives you the space and comfort to have a truly enjoyable break.

- Denise, August 2020
Catherine March 2020

“Great house and would definitely return.”

Only criticism more toilet roll please. One between 6 (on the first floor) isnt enough. Location is great and we will definitely use again when we return to Windermere.

- Catherine, March 2020
Megan October 2019

“The house is incredible.”

Really well located in windermere and plenty of shops close by for food shopping. House was very well laid out and rooms were beautiful. One thing I would say is that the bunk beds are more for children or short adults. No real storage space in this room either but plenty of other rooms to store things. Overall this house was perfect and definitely would book again.

- Megan, October 2019
Ary September 2019

“The cottage was neat, tidy and well presented.”

They provided everything you can think of for a family holiday, lots of board games to keep everyone entertained and big enough to have that little bit privacy. Overall a fantastic cottage for a big family.

- Ary, September 2019
D September 2019

“Beautiful, spacious holiday home in the centre of Windermere.”

It was perfect.

- D, September 2019
Lynne September 2019

“Knives very blunt is the only criticism I could make.”

- Lynne, September 2019
Rebecca September 2019

“Lovely holiday cottage right in the middle of Windermere, very handy for the station and buses.”

Rooms even nicer than the photos show and everything very clean. Will be back.

- Rebecca, September 2019
Teresa August 2019

“The house is lovely and well equipped BUT the limited access to hot water was a BIG problem and took 4 days of phoning to be sorted.”

This property is expensive to hire in the high season and hot water is required during the day for many reasons. Our young people had to have cold showers when they came in from activities and this is unacceptable. Unless the owner agrees NOT to do this again, as he has control through an app, this property is NOT suitable for the majority of families for example, families with babies and toddlers need access to hot water, active people need showers after a day outdoors participating in activities that the Lakes are renowned for and anyone elderly or with certain disabilities may also require access to hot water . The water problem is the reason why I have marked this property so low and that is a great shame as it would have been scored highly if that had not happened.

- Teresa, August 2019
Annette February 2019

“This is a really lovely holiday home !”

Decorated and furnished to a high quality standard, but with a homely feel. plenty of space for a large family gathering! we would love to return sometime soon. The house is very convenient for everything Windermere has on offer.

- Annette, February 2019
Robert February 2019

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

- Robert, February 2019
Paula November 2018

“Hi cottage was in a good location, cleanliness ok apart from second floor bathroom.”

Not enough glasses in kitchen and the ones that were there were chipped. Beds need two pillows per person. Couldn’t use “adult size” bunk beds very unstable and difficulty to get in for a fully grown adult, however found the sofa bed and used that instead. Heating didn’t appear to be working Sunday pm but unsure of using the hive system?? Price expensive for the quality of the house have paid less for higher spec and comfort. We did have an amazing weekend but wouldn’t use that house again. First time that we used Skye’s we usually use lakelovers.

- Paula, November 2018
Robert September 2018

“Exceptionalfacilities.”

..verycomfortable....

- Robert, September 2018
Jackie July 2018

“Great place to stay, amazing location,numerous things to do and places to go”

- Jackie, July 2018
Susan July 2018

“Perfect location for the lovely town of Windermere and a pleasant walk to the lake at Bowness.”

The house exceeded expectations with enough room for ten adults to live comfortably for a week. The basement den with brand new sauna is a fantastic edition to the house. High end oven and dishwasher along with plenty of cutlery and crockery. Parking was not an issue for five cars with one permit and plenty of free parking in surrounding streets. You won’t be disappointed if you book this lovely holiday home and we will definitely use it again. Thank you.

- Susan, July 2018
Nancy April 2018

“Family weekend away, Parkgate is a great place to stay.”

Center of Windermere, brilliant location. Facilities at Parkgate are excellent, children loved the den downstairs. Definitely recommend it.

- Nancy, April 2018
Trevor March 2018

“Great location and very handy to local facilities.”

- Trevor, March 2018
Maria March 2018

“House was stunning!”

Very clean and couldn’t believe how good the location was. Town centre at end of the street but you wouldn’t know as the house itself was located at the opposite end so very quiet. Lots of quaint cafes and eateries in walking distance

- Maria, March 2018
Elizabeth February 2018

“The cottage was fantastic for a family weekend away to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday.”

The location was perfect enabling us to visit both Winderemere and Bowness. I was surprised to learn there was in fact a sauna in the cottage that hadn't been advertised as a feature, wasn't sure if this was deliberate but would of been good to know and we could of taken appropriate clothing. We would definitely stay here again.

- Elizabeth, February 2018
Gwen October 2017

“We had a fabulous time.”

Having just sold our holiday home in France after 12 years it was lovely to find somewhere to continue having our family holidays .

- Gwen, October 2017
Joanna September 2016

“Beautiful cottage and great value for money for accommodating 9 people!”

we loved it and would definitely book again if available!

- Joanna, September 2016
Hui-Chen September 2016

“Fantastic property and all the family thoroughly enjoyed the time we had.”

We will definitely be re booking again

- Hui-Chen, September 2016
Emily September 2016

“This house is so beautiful, and in the most perfect location!”

! Everything about it was brilliant. We will be coming back!!

- Emily, September 2016
Vicki August 2016

“Amazing week away in an amazing house loved it!”

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- Vicki, August 2016

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Summary

Over four floors
Five bedrooms: 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second floor king size-double with en-suite freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC, 2 x twin, 1 x child/teenager size bunks
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Sauna
Kitchen with dining area
Sitting room (seats 8) with woodburning stove
Lower ground floor sitting room.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi
Power inc. in rent, please bring your own fuel for the woodburner
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair in property
Roadside parking for 1 car with visitors permit (supplied by owner), plus additional parking available in nearby car park (fees apply) and free parking on nearby streets
Lockable bike storage
Enclosed patio with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1 min walk, pub 3 mins walk.

The property

This outstanding dwelling, situated within the charming village of Windermere is the Parkgate cottage.

From the outset this cottage oozes luxury, completed with a clever blend of traditional charm, making a superb base for a family and friends getaway to the Lake District National Park.

Inside this wonderfully appointed property, you will find a cosy sitting room, where comfortable sofas sit in front of a warming woodburning fireplace, complete with a luxurious finish.

Following is a well-appointed kitchen, boasting a sleek and elegant design, finished with all the necessities you will require and an impressive dining area, perfect for hosting a dinner party.

Moreover, as you continue through the property, you will find five exceptional bedrooms, comprising of two king-size double bedrooms with an en-suite, two twin bedrooms and a charming bunk bedroom, each completed with elegant finishes to create delightful places to retire to of an evening.

Completing the property is a luxury family bathroom, boasting a stylish design with a bath tub, walk-in shower, basin and WC, as well an impressive sauna room.

Outside, you and your loved ones can enjoy a glass of wine on the cottage’s private patio area, perfect for summer months.

The central location of the cottage means that the local shop and pub are within a five-minute walk.

To keep you busy whilst staying at the property, you will discover a good selection of activities and attractions, suitable for all ages.

Such attractions include taking a leisurely stroll around the Holehird Gardens or a more challenging trek up to Orrest Head to appreciate the breath-taking scenery.

Further afield, is the larger town of Kendal, where you will find a good selection of pubs, restaurants and shops to enjoy, in addition to attractions including Kendal Castle, Abbot Hall Art Gallery and the scenic Serpentine Woods.

Parkgate is a superb cottage, an ideal base for a friends and family get together to the exciting Lake District National Park.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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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.

Note: From 19/11/2019 check-in for this property will be from 3pm
Highchair & cot available within property, no need to check with owner.
Please note: If you accidentally take the parking permit home, there will be a charge.
Please Note - Until Sunday 8th September, The neighbours have erected some scaffolding and it's not possible, currently, to get access to our dedicated parking space round the back of the house.
We expect the scaffold to be in place for 4-6 weeks.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The house is fantastic, very warm and comfortable.”

“Front garden is a mess.”

“Excellent property with everything we needed for a week in The Lakes.”

“We had a great stay at this fantastic house!”

“Hi The house was lovely and worked really well for us.”

“Shame about the very untidy front and back garden as the rest of the property was fab great location comfy beds spacious.”

“Great stay.”

“On the plus side: The location of Parkgate couldn't be better.”

“Fantastic property with all the amenities anyone could need.”

“The location and size of property was excellent and the extent of games was a hit with the children however the cleanliness of the property let it down.”

“The house is very well placed just next to the shops of windermere and with most walks a short car journey away.”

“Thank you for a wonderful stay at your cottage.”

“Lovely house very comfy n near all facilities, the children loved the skate park n all amenities just down the road, dogs loved the stream for a well deserved cooling off as very hot.”

“We had such a great time at the house in Windermere.”

“Our party of 8 had a wonderful week long stay.”

“Beautiful property with lots of space.”

“Overall our stay was really good.”

“Excellent property, we had a great week and couldn’t fault Parkgate.”

“Fantastic property for a large group of people.”

“Fantastic property, well located, comfortable and equipped with everything we needed.”

“The beds and pillows were not comfortable and definitely needed new pillows.”

“The kitchen/conservatory/outside space were all filthy.”

“We loved where the house was situated, a few niggly bits - the owner however was really accommodating in helping fixing!”

“The house was a great family retreat.”

“Thanks very much for a lovely stay.”

“Disappointing outdoor area - photos made it look bigger than it was They could ...”

“The property was excellent, well situated for eating out and the activities in the surrounding area.”

“Great house and would definitely return.”

“The house is incredible.”

“The cottage was neat, tidy and well presented.”

“Beautiful, spacious holiday home in the centre of Windermere.”

“Knives very blunt is the only criticism I could make.”

“Lovely holiday cottage right in the middle of Windermere, very handy for the station and buses.”

“The house is lovely and well equipped BUT the limited access to hot water was a BIG problem and took 4 days of phoning to be sorted.”

“This is a really lovely holiday home !”

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“Hi cottage was in a good location, cleanliness ok apart from second floor bathroom.”

“Exceptionalfacilities.”

“Great place to stay, amazing location,numerous things to do and places to go”

“Perfect location for the lovely town of Windermere and a pleasant walk to the lake at Bowness.”

“Family weekend away, Parkgate is a great place to stay.”

“Great location and very handy to local facilities.”

“House was stunning!”

“The cottage was fantastic for a family weekend away to celebrate my dad's 70th birthday.”

“We had a fabulous time.”

“Beautiful cottage and great value for money for accommodating 9 people!”

“Fantastic property and all the family thoroughly enjoyed the time we had.”

“This house is so beautiful, and in the most perfect location!”

“Amazing week away in an amazing house loved it!”

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The property

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About the location

BOWNESS-ON-WINDERMERE