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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
17 Customer Reviews
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"Beautiful house and always enjoy staying here."
This is the third time we have stayed and will be back as in the perfect location and always a comfortable stay.
Thank you very much for your positive feedback and staying at our house again. We look forward to welcoming you in the future. Property Owner
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"Foxrock is a beautiful, more than well equipped, cosy, modern holiday home."
The home has been superbly furnished with all mod cons and a beautiful log stove that we enjoyed in the evenings. The outside space was also well equipped and maintained and it was just bliss to be up early in the morning, with my Labrador, with the patio door open, listening to nothing but the birds and the sound of the stream running by the bottom of the garden!❤️ However, I had just a couple of niggles with the cleanliness. Whilst sweeping up after my own dog, I was also sweeping up the dog hair from a previous stay; my Labrador is white and there were lots of black dog hairs I was sweeping up! The radiator in the bathroom was really dusty and not really somewhere I wanted to hang my facecloth to dry! And the grill was a little grubby and had to be washed/scrubbed before I could use it. We did have an issue with the lock on the bathroom door, but I phoned Sykes and reported it, and the maintenance team came out quickly to repair that. Overall, we had a wonderful, relaxing stay. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone and would return to it in a heartbeat. Thank you ☺️
Hi sorry for the delay responding and thanks for your great review. We have spent a lot of time trying to get everything right for the best experience possible. We are very sorry that you have experienced a few cleaning issues which we have addressed with Sykes. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner
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"This property looks as beautiful as promised in the photographs, but the beds are incredibly uncomfortable, which spoiled my holiday."
I also think you should make it clear in the property description that the second bathroom is effectively in another building. For 5 adults, only having 1 indoor bathroom each morning was a little tricky and had we known this we would have booked somewhere else.
We are sorry to hear that you did not enjoy your say at Foxrock. Everyone has their own preference for a mattress - we have had no complaints and even very positive comments on the comfort of the beds. The mattresses are all significant quality and are medium to firm with additional mattress toppers to try and cater for the majority of peoples preferences. We have also made it extremely clear that the bathroom downstairs is not accessed from the main house. We tried every which way possible to link the under floor and under Croft but it was not possible without loosing a bedroom. Property Owner
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"A lovely house to spend a week in."
We were fortunate to have stunning weather whilst we were there and the sun terrace really came into its own. Very comfortable home and well situated for both Bowness and Windermere. Very comfortable beds and very clean property. For hot weather it would be good to have a parasol on the terrace as it is a real sun trap.
Thank you for your lovely comments and we are glad you had the best weather! Unfortunately we can not leave a parasol on the terrace because they damage the roof structure if they we’re to fall as has happened previously when left unattended. Property Owner
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"Just returned home from a weeks break at Foxrock."
It was amazing! Really did not want to leave. We have stayed in many holiday properties over the years and this one was the best by a mile. So clean, modern features, extremely well equipped (I particularly liked the utility/boot room, excellent facilities and space to be able to clean and store boots after a walk and keep on top of holiday washing). The outdoor spaces are beautiful, listening to the stream running through the back garden and sitting out on the terrace in the sunshine was bliss. The house is in a superb location for walks and also popping to Windermere or Bowness for a quick pint and some food (which we did frequently!) Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and I am waiting patiently for next years dates to be released so we can return.
Your comments are very kind and we are super pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Foxrock. We will release the dates for next year soon and would be very happy to welcome you back next year. Property Owner
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"Fabulous holiday in a well maintained property."
Only thing I was unsure of before coming is whether towels were provided, bedding was clear but not towels. I will recommend this to anyone that asks and would certainly book again if coming back to the lakes. I can imagine that in the winter it would be very cosy.
Glad to hear that you enjoyed the lakes and our home. Winters are certainly beautiful but so is Autumn as the colours on the trees really change the landscape.. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely week, helped with the fantastic weather that we enjoyed on the sun deck!"
Will be back again
We are thrilled that you all enjoyed yourselves and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner
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"We had a great time."
Super location for walking to hills/local shops/restaurants & the lake. The property was beautifully renovated. The upstairs bedroom became very warm so we were grateful for the fan provided. Unfortunately we couldn’t find the cushions for the garden furniture or the parasol. The beds & pillows were very comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed including a superb cooker/induction hob & instant boiling water tap. The bathrooms were of a high standard with excellent showers.
Hi - we are glad that you had good weather and enjoyed your stay. Unfortunately the cushions were damaged recently and we have not been able to source any of a comparable standard but the furniture is designed to be use with and without soft cushions. Thank you for your positive feedback.. Property Owner
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"Lovely modern, clean accommodation throughout."
Great decor and good kitchen design. Fabulous outside seating area from kitchen with far reaching views. Just a shame that the lower annexe isn’t connected via an inside staircase to the main house. You have to go out through the front door - this was clearly stated in the holiday details so we were aware. And the only downside for us all (5 people) was having to share one bathroom as there are no en suite bathrooms.
Hi and thanks for your positive comments. We tried to design the house to include the lower ground but the property is built on rock and we could not accommodate a staircase between the floors - it previously had a ladder which would not work for holiday let’s! Thanks. Property Owner
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"This property certainly had the wow factor only downside is that its not available to book for next year"
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"Really enjoyed our stay at Foxrock."
A beautifully designed property with excellent facilities. The sun terrace was a joy as we had great weather. Would certainly recommend this property for a stay in bowness.
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"My first booking with Sykes Cottages turned out excellent choice, customer services is second to none."
However as for the property there was no Xbox console so kids could not play dissapointing, second bathroom access was not convienient otherwise everything was good we had a fabulous stay simply amazing. I would definately recommend Foxrock.
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"Foxrock ticked all the boxes for us and was perfect for our first family get together since 2019."
The facilities are excellent, the only minor drawback being that you can’t access the second bathroom without going outside, and the front door automatically locking itself which created a few panic moments with only one set of keys! The sun terrace is a fabulous addition and we sat outside most days, the property is perfectly located for all Lakeland activities and we made the most of our stay with SUP, Honister Via Ferrara, hill walking and running along the Dales way directly from the front door. We ate out several times and you can easily walk into Bo’ness or Windermere to do this.
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"I always book with Skyes cottages, excellent customer service, you receive regular emails & updates."
Great holiday, bungalow superb, perfect location & we loved the balcony especially as the weather was beautiful.
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"We stay in holiday cottages most years but have never stayed in anything of this standard."
It was within close walking distance to both Bowness and Windermere and there was plenty of parking. The accommodation was furnished to an extremely high standard. With the weather being so good, we spent most of our time on the elevated sun terrace. The only downside we found is it’s popularity. We looked at rebooking straight away but as it is booked up until 2023, it seems a lot of people have enjoyed it as much as we did.
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"Fantastic accommodation and brilliantly presented."
Awesome location between Windermere and Bowness. The facilities are five star; the hosts have thought of everything you might need. My only observation, and it is not a criticism of the accommodation, is that the listing should make it clear that the second bathroom and utility room are in a separate annex not accessible directly from the main house. This was not an issue for us as a 5 person party however, it would be frustrating if you were a larger group with children.
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"Fantastic weeks holiday at Foxrock, the property was outstanding and the owners have thought about so many little details that add that extra touch to your stay."
Not often you get such a classy property that also allows dogs so it was perfect for us! Great location too, only a 5 min walk to Bowness.
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Summary
- Minimum 3 night break restriction applies. Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x ground floor twin, 1 x first floor double
- Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
- Open plan kitchen and dining area with bi-fold doors to sun terrace
- Sitting room with multi fuel stove and TV
- Sunroom with door to garden
- Undercroft formed from the basement includes: utility, games room, snug and shower room with basin and WC (separate entrance to the main house)
- Gas central heating, with multi fuel stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave/oven, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
- Smart TV
- Wi-Fi
- Alexa sound system
- Xbox
- Private parking for 1 car and additional free street parking
- Elevated private sun terrace with outdoor furniture
- Garden with second patio area
- Strictly one small well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub are a 5-10 minutes stroll
- Note: Stream in the garden, parents are advised to remain vigilant.
The property
Foxrock is in an elevated position between Bowness and Windermere.
A detached Lakeland house sleeping six guests. Step through a hallway, with space for outdoor gear, into the spacious lounge with comfortable corner sofa and large Smart TV.
Beyond the lounge, a sun room provides additional space for relaxing.
Families and groups of friends will enjoy preparing meals together in the well-equipped open plan kitchen / diner with bi-fold doors opening onto a sun terrace.
On the ground floor you’ll find two comfortable bedrooms, a double and a twin.
Upstairs there is a further double bedroom with lovely views onto the local fells.
A spacious family bathroom with bath and walk in shower complements the bedrooms.
Head down to the basement for a convenient utility room, cosy games room and additional shower room. Al fresco dining can be enjoyed on two patios to the tranquil sounds of a pretty stream running by.
Parents are advised to remain vigilant of children near the stream.
Parking is also provided. Located between the popular villages of Bowness and Windermere, there are plenty of cafes, shops, restaurants and bars on your doorstep.
A ten minute stroll will take you to the shores of Lake Windermere where you can catch a traditional Lakeland 'Steamer' to Ambleside to explore all that this beautiful area has to offer.
A fifteen minute drive from the property will take you to Rydal Water and the famous Rydal caves or continue to the picturesque village of Grasmere, once home to the famous poet William Wordsworth. A bright and modern house perfectly located for discovering the villages of Bowness, Windermere and beyond.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.
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.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
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