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8 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
27 Customer Reviews
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"Our third stay at Birchmill Cottage, the last time being 7 years ago!"
The cottage was everything thing we remembered plus improvements. Perfect for the children as well as the grandparents, even the dog loves it here. Our only quibble was the neighbours playing very loud music every now and then but that is obviously nothing to do with the cottage. We look forward to a 4th visit, hopefully sooner than another 7 years!
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"Lovely, very clean cottage in a quiet location."
The kitchen was well equipped with good sized fridge/freezer. Cute little garden which we sat out in lots. You don't have a view from the garden, which is a shame as the plants/ bushes obscure it but very pretty to sit in. There is a drive way between the cottage door and the garden leading to the other two cottages, these are residential and the neighbours were very nice (telling is about walks for our dog, we aren't walkers just enjoy ambles around, so perfect for us) and hardly used the drive. Walk to the bottom of the drive and there is a public footpath along the stream leading to the main road and the pub on there. We walked up once or twice and sat out for a drink and meal. The Wheatsheaf at Brigsteer was lovely for a meal too and dog friendly. The cottage is well placed for exploring the area. The ferry from Bowness to Ambleside was good with lots of information as you travel up and back. Would we come back again and recommend- definitely! We really enjoyed our stay thank you. Just one tiny negative - the wifi didn't reach all areas of the cottage and garden (old cottage with thick walls) and we had problems with phone signal - vodaphone. So had to go back in doors from the garden, or downstairs to use wifi. I did enjoy having phone free time and it was signal problems too but it did make it a bit harder to plan days out, set maps for routes, keep in touch with family etc Would it stop us going ago - no, it was only a minor inconvenience.
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"Lovely cottage at the Lake."
It was very clean and well maintained and as advertised. The kitchen very well equipped, just missing a kitchen tong.Beds were very comfortable and main bathroom clean and huge. Enough information filed on how to use electrical equipments, safety gadgets and suggested places to go. It is very near Bowness on Windemere and many supermarket nearby. The place was a good size for 4 teens and 4 adults. Its ashame we cant use the fireplace with proper wood and it would be nice if check out is by 12nn. We really enjoyed our cottage life even for short time.
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"We loved Birchmill Cottage."
We come to the Lake district every year to visit our son in Kendal. Over the years we have stayed at various cottages but this have by far been our favourite. Location for us was great, cottage clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and we will be returning.
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"Wonderful place to stay."
The cottage was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals. It’s very quiet and relaxing, and there are amazing views from every window. There are some great walks close by too, and it’s only a short drive to the tourist spots such as Windermere. We will definitely be back.
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"Excellent,very peaceful cottage, very well equipped, very comfortable."
We loved our stay there. Only slight niggle was that the Wi-Fi didn’t reach the main bedroom.
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"Birchmill Cottage was just fantastic, great location, super clean and spacious enough for eight of us and the dog."
Thank you so much, we all had a great week.
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"Lovely cottage in a lovely setting"
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"Lovely cottage very spacious and very well equipped Rain leaked in one ..."
Lovely cottage very spacious and very well equipped Rain leaked in one bedroom Couple of things - don’t want to be asked to review my holiday on day 2 Don’t like being reminded I’m going home tomorrow and don’t expect to have to strip beds on departure for a cottage costing over £250 a night
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"This was our second visit and still as great as ever."
Everything was perfect... except the weather!
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"This is one of the best holiday cottages we have used."
Great locality, cleanliness and fully equipped. We will return!
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"Great cottage, very clean and had everything we needed."
Quiet location with a pub 5 minutes walk away and some really good walks on your doorstep. Great location for visiting the southern lakes.
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"- House is well furnished and appointed and we had a lovely time - General cleanliness could have been better."
There was visible dirt in the en suite and the bathroom (mould / mildew and dust on flat surfaces); under the sofas was dirty with wrapping from a previous guest’s gifts; there was a used bandage under the bed in the second bedroom. Basically, a deeper clean is needed in my opinion. - Garden is lovely but it’s a shame there is no BBQ area.
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We will pass on your comments onto our Housekeeping Team to ensure that our high standards continue to met. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
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"We loved the cottage and absolutely no complaints."
Everything was perfect and it was great for 2 families (including to under 5s) and a grand parent. There was lots of space, the house was warm and equipped with everything we needed.
Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you loved your stay. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
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"Great stay as usual at Birch Mill Cottage, we love it here!"
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"We loved it!"
The kitchen is great, really well laid out with pretty much every kitchen gadget available. The rooms are all lovely, comfy and it definitely feels more homely than a lot of the buy-to-let properties in the Lakes. Would definitely rent it again, and recommend it to others.
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"Excellent cottage in a beautiful quite location."
Internally it’s been really well kept and unlike many cottages it lives up to the advertising photos. We found it really well equipped, cozy and a great place to stay.
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"A beautiful cottage set in a beautiful location."
The cottage provided everything we could possibly want for a week’s stay. The garden was so pretty that it was a joy to sit and enjoy the fabulous view. We’ll look forward to coming back for another stay.
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"This is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location."
The facilities are excellent with an extremely well-equipped kitchen, excellent guidance manual, comfy beds and bedding, cosy furnishings, and lots of thoughtful details ( a useful torch, handy hooks in hallway). I would very happily recommend it and will almost certainly book to stay again.
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"Cottage was lovely and clean."
Well equipped and great location. Loved our stay. Only minor points would be; not being able to check in until 4pm, but be out by 10. Also have always had a welcome pack in all places we have previously stayed. Obviously not required, but always been a appreciated as a thoughtful touch. The only one we were provided with was a cleaning gift box.
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"I was very impressed by the overall standard of the property - the beds were super comfortable, the kitchen very well stocked, plenty of space available in the cottage, the lovely well cared for garden and ideally situated for a visit to the Lake District."
One thing to mention is that sometimes the tap water was very cloudy and as I wasn’t sure whether this was usual in the area or not, I just bought a 10 litre box of water for drinking.
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"Would just like to say how absolutely amazing this weekend was, it was a surprise 30th for my partner, I couldn’t recommend the place enough, the pub was walking distance, it had walks galore around and we just had an all round amazing weekend, will definitely be booking again."
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"Ideal with a dog - lovely brook to have a short walk at bottom of lane."
Natural enclosed garden (garden table/chairs adequate could be more attractive) Comfy beds and sofas - great location.
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"We love Birchmill cottage another wonderful stay :)"
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"We had a great week staying in Birchmill Cottage."
It was a fantastic location to explore the area around Windermere, and easy to get across the lake to Coniston and Hilltop, as well as up to Ambleside. The cottage had everything we needed and was clean and spacious. We felt we were in the middle of beautiful countryside whilst being well placed for the lake, Bowness, Brockhole and the ferry.
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"A lovely cottage in a quiet location, only a short drive from Bowness and Kendal."
The house was clean with a very well equipped kitchen. Thank you to the owners for a lovely week away.
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"Being in a spacious, clean, well-equipped accommodation with our daughter, her husband and children and also our daughter's mother and father in law (and dog) in a very nice setting and good location for walks, tourist attractions etc."
This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.
Summary
- Over 2 floors
- Three Bedrooms: 2 x king size, 1 x family bedroom with king size bed and a bunk bed (suitable for children only)
- Family Bathroom with freestanding bath and seperate shower
- En-suite shower room to the master bedroom
- Spacious lounge with dining table for 8 guests
- Snug with wood burning stove
- Well equipped kitchen
- Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer
- Garden and patio
- Private parking for 3 small or 2 large cars and EV charger
- High Speed Full Fibre
- Bed linen and Towels provided
- Shed for bike storage
The property
A tranquil setting amongst green rolling countryside and stylish yet homely accommodation for you at Birchmill Cottage.
Stone-flagged floors, exposed beams, and gloriously soothing views from every window make this a really special place to discover and get away from it all! Blessed with outstanding views and a lovely private garden with furniture for you to sit out and soak it all in, Birchmill Cottage is a luxurious property set amidst plenty of quiet country lanes and footpaths to be explored or for walking your dogs, who are very welcome here. Your party will certainly enjoy the cosiness of the traditionally beamed lounge, with its characterful wood-burner set in a rustic, timber-linteled hearth.
And while enjoying the old world charm of the crackling fire and the blissful country surroundings, you can keep the modern world at your fingertips with the inclusive WiFi.
In the rural back-country, a few miles away from bustling Bowness, Birchmill Cottage sits in the lovely hamlet of Crook.
Tucked down a peaceful country lane, this is the perfect spot to escape the world.
The Winster and Lyth Valleys are green and picture-book pretty, garnished with gorgeous damson blossom in spring. Yet the many attractions of Bowness are close by at Birchmill, and with Ambleside and the central fells not far away, this is a great location from which to explore the Lakes.
You will certainly want to spend a day cruising Lake Windermere on the famous steamers that frequent Bowness Pier.
And closer to home, the Sun Inn at Crook, just a stroll away, has a growing reputation for its tasty fayre and selection of real ales.
Not a bad way to wind down before bed after a day getting out and about in the beautiful Lake District!
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
About the location
KENDAL
Windermere 8 miles.
A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone ruins of 12th century Kendal Castle sit perched on a hill with views over the town. Visit The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, its regular collection holding portraits by Kendal born George Romney and works by Turner and Ruskin, with other exhibitions through its links with the Tate. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its superb Topiary Garden are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay. Kendal itself is ideally placed for exploring South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. With other attractions such as Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life, the fascinating Quaker Tapestry, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Kendal provides a superb base for a relaxing break.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas