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13 Guests
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7 Bedrooms
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8 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
18 Customer Reviews
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"Fantastic location and characterful house providing great comfort ."
Small criticisms are: towels snd some bedding on last legs. No cheese grater or potato masher . Only 1 house key...not enough. Otherwise we loved it and will probably book it again for next year thank you.
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"We had a great time in Dene House as it was so comfortable and warm."
I had read some recent reviews which left me with some concern, however, we were more than happy with our stay. The only difficulty I experienced was when I was preparing a 3.2 kg roast and trimmings on the Saturday evening as there was no roasting tray or large enough platter to serve it on but I managed. Finally, I would like to rebook for next but cannot find it on Sykes list!
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"Excellent. Only reported problem - right hand double bedroom on 1st Floor, plug in wash basin does not retain water."
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"I planned a family vacation and there are not many large houses available in the Windermere area that are close enough to the center for easy access."
There were 10 of us and Dene House with 7 bedrooms fit our requirements. In general the house was good. The beds were comfortable and most bedrooms had an en-suite. There was lots of parking and bins for waste and recycle. Having a washer/dryer was critical due to the wet hiking days. It was a short walk to Bowness center though the walk back is uphill. The dining room was huge with plenty of room for all. The lounge in comparison was small and not large enough for all everyone. We enjoyed several local restaurants and supermarkets were reasonably close. Shortcomings though are many: - No place to hang coats or store shoes in foyer - Not enough plates/bowls/beer glasses for 10 much less the 14 the house claimed to fit - No dishwasher tablets supplied. I’ve never stayed anywhere before where they weren’t supplied. - Several of the showers were so small that you couldn’t bend over - No spare towels and towels supplied were threadbare - When we asked for an additional duvet we were told that we needed to ask for that in advance. They did sent someone over to tell us not to move any furniture and repeatedly confirmed that this wasn’t his job. We only wanted an additional duvet because 2 siblings had to share a bed but didn’t want to share a duvet. A simple, sorry but we can’t accommodate this would have been a better response. Overall we had a great trip to the Lake District but Dene House could have been better equipped.
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"1. Arrived 11th August 2024 at Dene House Bowness for 11 nights."
On entering the property we realised there wasn't a cloakroom for coats and shoes which meant coats and shoes when wet were left, hanging about in the hallway. 2. No downstairs toilet which meant a trip upstairs, not very friendly for elderly guests. 3. Lounge . Not enough seating for 13 people to sit in comfort. 4. Cinema room. Down steep set of stairs from the kitchen to the cellar which had a strong smell of damp and the toilet was out of order. 5. THE KITCHEN. totally ill equipped to cater for 13 people. 1 domestic oven, mismatch of cooking utensils and cooking equipment. Work surfaces and prep areas were practically non existent. all cutlery was in the dining room which meant a trip to get even a teaspoon had to be made to make a cup of tea. 13 dinner plates, side plates and bowls, don't know what you would do if you accidently broke one. One kettle and a four slice toaster. 6. The Dining room off the kitchen accommodated all guests which is were we gathered of an evening. In here was the cutlery and a very limited amount of drinking glasses a fight for a beer glass if you wanted one. 7. Bedrooms. 1 on ground floor with en suite which was tired and had a door which didn't close properly. 8. Tired furniture in the rest of the bedrooms though beds were large and comfortable in some rooms. en suite in our room was very tired with a plastic shower door and taps on the basin which needed replacing. Door on wardrobe didn't close easily and handle on the bedside table kept coming off. 9. Fortunately the only outside area to accommodate us all was at the front of the house, had it been outside of the dining room conservatory which was more of a yard than a garden, instead of bunny rabbits running around we had RATS. Poison boxes were in place but on inspection by my husband there was no sign of poison in any of them and hadn't been for some time. 10.On arrival we had 1 bath towel ( one of which was ripped) in our en suite and 1 hand towel and the other rooms had the same. We had to use the same towels for the rest of our stay as no one came to change them. 11. The only contact we had with the owners was on the first day and that was to make sure we followed the rules regarding recycling of waste etc. which in itself was hard to keep tract of when there are so many people of different age groups in your party. We did our best but with 5 bins. a bag and 2 boxes it became a chore seeing as there was only one waste bin provided in the kitchen. 12.If your reading this I bet your thinking how can this person be bothered writing this report, ill tell you why, I would hate for anybody spending well earned money to rent this property until some of the issues mentioned have been addressed. If money is no object and your expectations aren't like ours then this property is for you. I also recommend that if you haven't been to Bowness on Windemere in the school holidays Id think twice as it was heaving down by the boat terminal especially at the weekend. Parking was a nightmare and the roads choker block. Stayed in some wonderful properties over the years with our family mainly up in Scotland and non of them have disappointed us, in fact we have been amazed at the care and quality we have experienced. I was not impressed and certainly didn't get value for money. I am also disappointed in Sykes Cottages. Alan Shand
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"Not really as shown, very tired property."
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"Great place for a family holiday and excellent location"
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"Sykes are awful - communication appalling - no phone or email!"
!!! With regard to this property - very little information provided in the usual file . Kitchen rather small to cater for 13, and once the dishwasher was filled there was no more glassware crockery etc until the cycle completed. So to increase these would be good
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"Dene House is superb - ten of us had a thoroughly memorable week in a very well appointed property in a convenient location for walking in the area."
We also enjoyed eating out in Bowness and the village pubs nearby. Outstanding value for money, thank you.
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"An extended family with members aged 2 to 91 we had a wonderful week at Dene House."
Lots of bathrooms was a real asset! We also enjoyed being a short walk from Bowness and the Lake. David was quick to respond to a minor issue and on hand throughout the week. Hopefully we’ll return in the future.
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"We were a party of 8 (4 couples) (originally 10 but 2 couldn’t make it for health reasons) Lovely house which suited our needs perfectly."
Very comfortable beds & seating in the lounge. Plenty of private parking & outdoor seating. Great location. Could just do with somewhere to hang coats in the entrance hall - plenty is space but no hooks, however, that wouldn’t stop us returning.
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"The house was ideal for our family break."
Eight adults and five children under six. Lots of space and well equipped. It’s ideally placed for Bowness. However on arrival the kitchen and entrance hall floors did not appear to have been cleaned. We did find a vacuum cleaner and we were able to rectify this before the rest of the party arrived. This didn’t detract from a very enjoyable weekend.
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"Dene house ticked all the boxes for us."
It’s often hard to find a house suitable for a group of 12 with all double rooms. The house is lovely, perfect location with plenty of parking too. Can’t wait to come back. Thank you.
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"We had such a lovely family get together in this beautiful house."
It had everything we needed, plenty of seating to accommodate us all. When you enter, there is a large bedroom to your left with the lounge to your right, kitchen and dinning room on this floor. From the kitchen there are steps down to the cinema room (which the kids loved). From the hall you go up the stairs to another 3 bedrooms, 2 large with ensuite and 1 single with sink and a separate bathroom on this floor. You climb up another set of stairs to 3 double bedrooms, 2 ensuite and a separate bathroom. The house is situated a few minutes walk away from pubs, shops, restaurants and the lake. Fantastic area, fantastic house, would def recommend it. A very small suggestion perhaps to the housekeepers.....it was a very cold spell when we arrived, the house was freezing, heating was set to come on at 4pm but that was the time we were allowed to check in, it took a little while to heat and might be useful during cold spells to set it to come an hour before the new arrivals. The three little steps up to the house was covered with ice, we had to try and break that up so nobody would slide on them, would be useful for (maybe the housekeepers) to spread some salt down. A shoe rack in the corridor and some pegs to hang coats (2 minor things to keep the house looking clean and tidy) would be very useful. It is a wonderful house. Thank you so much.
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"Visited as a family for my mums 60th, the house was the perfect size for us all."
Everything we needed we could find, kitchen was fully equipped, there was plenty of space in the fridge. Beds all very comfy. Tea and coffee was a lovely touch and toiletries in each bathroom. The Christmas tree and Christmas lights were also a nice touch. We would definitely look at returning. Thank you to Hai, very kind of you to call and check on us during our stay.
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"The house was beautifully presented, the location excellent."
The facilities were superb - I'm not sure if anybody will ever use all the utensils and equipment in the kitchen.....not when they're on holiday! There were no large glasses but that is literally the only thing that wasn't perfect.
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"The property suited our needs extremely well."
It was comfortable and clean. It was convenient for the shops, restaurants & lake. It lacked some larger glasses for drinking squash or beer, but otherwise we managed well with what was provided. The outside space though small was perfectly adequate for all 9 of us to sit outside and we were lucky enough with the weather to make good use of the area. We all enjoyed our stay there. Thank you.
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"The pricing was a bit of a dampener."
I realised later we could have spent almost 30% less on similar quality places in the same week.
Summary
- NOTE: Check in time is now 4pm
- Over four floors
- Seven bedrooms with Smart TVs: 2 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x second-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x single
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Lower-ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Second-floor cloakroom with basin and WC
- Kitchen with Smart TV
- Dining room
- Sitting room
- Lower-ground-floor cinema room
- Please note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights.
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher, slow cooker, iron, hairdryer
- 10 x Smart TVs and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair and travel cot available on request
- Off-road parking for 6 cars
- Front patio with furniture and side patio with lockable bike storage
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles and Lake Windermere 0.3 miles
- Note: There are five steps up to the entrance of the property, please take care
- Note: The gardens are not enclosed and children must be supervised at all times
- Note: The tumble dryer is housed externally in the shed
- Please note : This property has CCTV on the external of the property for the safety of guests and Dene House
The property
Nestled paces away from Lake Windermere in the heart of the iconic village of Bowness-on-Windermere, Cumbria is Dene House.
This traditional Victorian home benefits from seven beautifully-appointed bedrooms, en-suite shower rooms, a spacious patio with furniture and a fabulous setting in the fun-filled Lake District National Park with access to its endless wonders; the perfect choice for families, friends and large groups looking to explore Cumbria.
Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home to find a sitting room with Smart TV, a fully-equipped kitchen where you can rustle up meals for the whole family which can then be enjoyed in the spacious dining room which boasts seating for everyone!
Be sure to raise a toast to your getaway then allow the kids to head downstairs to take advantage of the cinema room while you enjoy evening drinks out on the front patio.
When the evening draws to a close choose between seven sumptuous bedrooms with handy en-suite shower rooms including super-kings with zip/link functions, king-sizes and a double along with a single bedroom serviced by a bathroom.
During the day take a short walk into the heart of the village where you can stock up on all of your self-catering essentials at local stores or treat the whole family to an evening out at pubs like Lake View Garden Bar, Hole in t’ Wall and The Old John Peel Inn.
Take a leisurely stroll down to Lake Windermere where you can catch a gentle boat ride to admire the scenery from the water or try something more adventurous like kayaking, canoeing, wakeboarding and kneeboarding!
Outdoor enthusiasts can also find an abundance of walking trails including Orrest Head, Black Fell Peak and The Old Man of Coniston, and a foot and car ferry within a mile of the property allowing you to explore the area further.
Other must-see attractions include The World of Beatrix Potter, Blackwell Arts and Crafts, the National Trust site of Townend and Holehird Gardens; there is truly something for everyone!
Make unforgettable memories at Dene House.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £750.
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.
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Please note : This property has CCTV on the external of the property for the safety of guests and Dene House