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Tizzie Whizie Cottage

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041271)

4.3★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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14 Customer Review(s)

  • Richard

    “Cottage was OK.”

    However if you want a shower you have to go from your bedroom down two flights of stairs into the basement. Its damp and fusty in the basement and there is a dehumidifier working overload. The shower and toilet room is rather cramped. Kitchen was nice enough and had everything you need. 'The living room is alright but nothing reclines but that's fine if you want to sit bolt upright after a long day on the fells. Advertised is a wi game - it doesn't work so why advertise it. The TV is old ...

    However if you want a shower you have to go from your bedroom down two flights of stairs into the basement. Its damp and fusty in the basement and there is a dehumidifier working overload. The shower and toilet room is rather cramped. Kitchen was nice enough and had everything you need. 'The living room is alright but nothing reclines but that's fine if you want to sit bolt upright after a long day on the fells. Advertised is a wi game - it doesn't work so why advertise it. The TV is old so your not going to have much variety on what you watch. Parking can be a bit tricky and you might find yourselves walking a long way from whichever street you can find to park on. The upstairs bathroom had a faulty toilet cistern - there was an instruction note to advise us it was faulty placed on top of the cistern telling us we need to position the flush handle just so after flushing - otherwise the cistern would constantly be filling and discharging via the overflow all night. We manged this fine, but the real disappointment was the fact that the owner then put a claim in after we left to replace the their faulty/damaged toilet !!!! They said we had damaged it. Furthermore, Sykes cottages endorsed their claim £200!!! We have used sykes cottages before. Never again - check out their reviews its alarming. Sykes cottages work on a basis of don't call us you'll never get through to us.

    - Richard, May 2024

    Thank you for your feedback. At the time of your booking the property listing details the cottage has an upstairs bathroom with a roll top bath with a shower attachment and on the lower ground floor there is a shower room. The basement is not damp. The room has been professionally tanked. The Lake District has high levels of humidity especially during the summer months therefore we use a dehumidifier in the basement to prevent the room from becoming damp. The dehumidifier had been emptied prior to your arrival and the digital display was showing the recommended level of humidity for the room. We are pleased that you found the kitchen to be well equipped. Thank you for bringing it to our attention that the Wii console is not working, we shall address this issue. We note that you did not report this fault to us during your stay. We note that you gave a low score on cleanliness. This came as a bit of a surprise to us, as when we contacted you when you arrived you replied by text message that you were "Very Happy" and we did not receive any further communication with you during your stay. We are quality inspected annually and every year since 2016 we have scored 100% on cleanliness. The 2024 report states "Cleanliness levels are again impressive". The note placed on the cistern advises guests that the cistern can occasionally run to overflow if the valve does not seat properly. The issue rarely occurs and a slight movement of the handle is all that is required. On the day of your departure we arrived at the cottage to find the toilet cistern was cracked from top to bottom and was leaking water. We know the crack was not present on the day which you arrived as we had cleaned the cottage ourselves on that day. The plumber advised us to isolate the water supply to the toilet and order a replacement unit. We took photographs and reported the damage to Lakelovers in person that day. This is the reason for the claim, the cost to us was greater than the house keeping bond amount claimed. This lead to the unfortunate situation where the guests arriving that day only had the use of the basement toilet during their stay. The Cottage Owners Property Owner

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Summary

  • Over 2 floors
  • 2 x bedrooms; 1 x double, 1 x twin, bathroom, ground floor shower room, lounge, dining kitchen, small yard with chairs and table and 1 parking permit for on street parking
  • 2 well behaved Dogs welcome.
  • Traditional Lakeland cottage, complimentary bottle of wine and a selection of Molton Brown toiletries
  • Central village location
  • Gas central heating, electric fire
  • Belling dual fuel range, microwave, fridge & freezer, washing machine
  • WiFi
  • High Chair and travel cot available free of charge
  • Nintendo Wii and Wii fit games console
  • Selection of books, DVDs and games
  • Smart TV with Netflix (please log in on your owner account)
  • Rear patio with furniture, secure bike store
  • 1 parking permit
  • Bed linen and towels provided
  • Note: no cats permitted.

The property

Arrive at this traditional Lake District cottage, right at the heart of Windermere village, and you'll be surprised by the sophistication within.

Spread over three floors, Tizzie Whizie Cottage is decadent yet relaxed; finished with natural colours, plumped up with leather furnishings and oozing Lakeland cottage charm. Two cottage bedrooms, each with a bathroom facility and one complete with roll top bath, perfect for a long soak after a day on the fells - this central cottage serves as a romantic retreat and its intriguing name is allegedly given originally by local Windermere boatmen to a waterside legend which was seen to reside on Belle Isle.

This is a vibrant, convenient bolt hole, surrounded by sophisticated village facilities and well-placed for exploring our Lake District National Park. Accommodation in detail Permit parking is available outside the cottage and on neighbouring streets.

Entrance hallway leading into the light and cosy lounge which has an opening into the dining kitchen.

This kitchen has everything you need and with a door to the patio, ideal for summer evenings.

Upstairs to the two cottage bedrooms, one double and one twin and on this level is the bathroom with roll top bath and shower attachment and on the lower ground level is the shower room.

Please note - the property has WiFi.

Location Only a 15 minute walk from Lake Windermere itself, Windermere village is a charming and vibrant village at the heart of the Lakes.

Only a short drive from the M6, and with good train links from Oxenholme, couples and a family can easily meet up here and will find the village a fantastic Lake District self-catering base for trips throughout the National Park.

The friendly village centre is a delightful community to settle into - tasty cafes, local shops, excellent Booths supermarket, traditional Lakeland pubs and plenty of picturesque Lake District walks from your door.

You must walk up Orrest Head during your stay; the views over Lake Windermere are spectacular.Walk or drive a few miles from your Windermere self-catering apartment, just down the road to Bowness, and you'll find even more to entertain - a wider range of restaurants, shops, pubs and trendy bars, plus the boating activity of Windermere lake shore.

Why not take a cruise on the lake to Ambleside or Lakeside?

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

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

2 dogs welcome

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas