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The Bolthole - Windermere

Windermere, Lake District
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Apartment
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A bright, spacious and quirky holiday apartment in a thriving Lakeland village
  • Occupying the first and second floors of a characterful Victorian building
  • Just a mile from Lake Windermere, this beautifully updated property has plenty of space for six guests
Property code: SZ469

With a useful games room, double-height living space and mezzanine reading area, this stylish two-storey apartment makes a fantastic family holiday home in the bustling lakeside village of Windermere.

Take a pair of pups with you when you choose to stay at this two-storey apartment in the Lakeland village of Windermere. Stroll out from the three-bedroom property, which sleeps up to six guests, to reach the shores of the beautiful lake, approximately 1 mile away. Plan longer hikes and fell climbs, and trips out to nearby beauty spots. Return to put your paws up in a dog-friendly pub or cafe, serving delicious Lakeland fare and brimming bowls of water.

Climb the stairs up to the first floor of the building and find yourselves in a double-height, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Let your perfect pets pad about and discover their new home from home while you settle in front of the Smart TV or DVD for a while. When they start asking for their dinner, take them over to the kitchen area. Whip up something tasty for the humans too, then lay the table in the dining area. Also at this level, discover a king-size bedroom, with en-suite shower room, a twin bedroom and the family shower room. Climb the narrow stairs up to the floor above with low sloping ceilings, where there is a second relaxation area on the mezzanine level, as well as a super-king-size room, which can also be arranged as a twin if discussed in advance. A games room, with a washing machine and dryer for doggy towels, is also up here.

Venture 10 miles to the shores of Coniston Water to take your energetic dogs on a 14-mile walk all the way around the lake. Plan a trip to the National Trust’s Wray Castle, 6.5 miles away, where they can explore the grounds with you and follow the lakeside path for a stretch. Take a cruise on Lake Windermere and find four-legged passengers are also given a warm welcome.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 super-king-size which can be made up as a twin on prior request
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 shower room with shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room, 1 en-suite bathroom
  • Double oven with ceramic hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer
  • Games room with pool table and washing machine and dryer
  • Smart TV, DVD
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Roadside parking subject to availability
  • Pub 50 metres, Windermere 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Kylie Harmon-Twidle

This property is personally managed by Kylie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jane 12th April 2024

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Beautiful, clean property. The pool table was a massive hit with the lads . Great location with lovely restaurants and pubs literally on the door step . Would definitely recommend

Reviewed by Kevin 26th March 2024

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A clean and very well equipped cottage with some lovely quirky features. The Bolthole comfortably catered for six adults (plenty of crockery and good quality kitchen equipment!) its location in Windermere is perfect for walking from and on the main bus route to Ambleside.

Reviewed by Brian 9th March 2024

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perfect apartment for a family stay in the Lakes - handy for everything and very modern / well equiped. parking can tbe difficult but we managed to work around that with plenty of food options within easy walk. Bowness is a 20 minutes easy walk away

Reviewed by Jill 1st March 2024

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Lovely spacious accommodation with three big bedrooms and bathrooms, in village location. We had dogs which was great but there is no garden or yard so that was a bit of a pain in the middle of the night having to take them out but other than that - it was great and highly recommended in a lovely part of the world.

Reviewed by Gillian 20th February 2024

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This was an excellent property for 4 of us and a dog. Everything was so well considered. It was immaculate, really well equipped in the kitchen, lots of space for everyone and we particularly loved the pool table (and was one of the reasons we chose the property). It was a really good base for the Lakes whether you explore by foot or by car. We didRead more both. Lots of amenities nearby including Booths opposite and places to eat. Parking a bit tricky but we managed OK. Hide

Reviewed by Cheryl 16th February 2024

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Just got home from a lovely stay, everything you need is supplied, great location with lots of shops, restaurants etc High quality apartment, very clean with lots of added extras like a games room, board games, books etc Nice to arrive to a bottle of wine and luxury biscuits. Thank you, we will be returning.

Reviewed by Gary 13th February 2024

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Great 3 night break, lovely apartment, fantastic location, parking was a little awkward at times. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Stephanie 26th January 2024

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The Bolthole was a perfect weekend getaway. The location was fantastic, everything was on the doorstep. Plenty of walking places around and the town was beautiful. Everything was clean and tidy, it really was a lovely little find. I wouldn't hesitate to book again

Reviewed by Jennifer 22nd December 2023

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We spent Christmas at the Bolthole. It was a very warm and welcoming property. Kitchen is well stocked with a full size fridge/freezer and it was no bother preparing and cooking a full Christmas dinner. Its a perfect family property. We enjoyed the open plan, use of the pool table, games plus I found a great book on the shelf to enjoy. Location is Read moreperfect with the town and some stunning walks on the doorstep and transport links. Having towels provided was a luxury. We would definitely recommend Hide

Reviewed by Emma 3rd December 2023

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Absolutely amazing cottage. Very spacious. Immaculate and very central to all the amenities of Windermere. The host very kindly left us a nice box of biscuits and wine which we thoroughly enjoyed after the long challenging journey in the heavy snow ! We will definitely return with more of the family very soon. Also, a massive thank you to Holiday CRead moreottages for helping us get to an alternative cottage as our other cottage was not accessible due to the location and wintry conditions ! Hide

Reviewed by Libby 13th October 2023

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Lovely property. Excellent location near to many bars/cafes/shops etc Parking was not an issue (1 per day all-day carpark 5 min walk away, space in front of property to load/unload).

Reviewed by Mary 22nd September 2023

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A lovely location very central.to.everything. We were a group.of 6 plus a 4 month old baby and a dog and found the cottage was a perfect base Would recommend this to anyone. The snooker table was an added bonus together with a well stocked book case and selection of board games. We came armed with plenty too.

Reviewed by Claire 15th September 2023

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A beautiful house! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Bolthole. We parked in Broad street car park which was roughly a five min walk away. We were able to unpack and pack the car directly outside, which was very handy!

Reviewed by Andrew 25th August 2023

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The Bolthole was an excellent base for exploring Windermere and the surrounding area. The kitchen is well equipped and we had several meals in. The place was very clean and the beds comfortable. We loved walking down (1 mile) to Bowness and enjoying the lake, pubs and restaurants in the area. There is EV charging in Booth's carpark (1 min walk awayRead more) which was one of the reason's for choosing this location, and parking generally wasn't a problem. Highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 21st August 2023

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Lovely holiday home, great location there was everything that you would need would highly recommend this to others.

Reviewed by Amanda 11th August 2023

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What a fantastic place this is! It's close to town and all amenities, which enabled us to have a wander for a variety of meals and a cheeky drink or two without the worry of driving. The place itself is beautifully decorated throughout, with all appliances in great working order. It's not often you find a fab washer and drier in a rental but you haRead moreve it here! The beds are all very comfy, with lovely bedding. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and will be back - it really is a gem of a place. Hide

Reviewed by Lynne 7th August 2023

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Accommodation was stylish and spotlessly clean. Everything you need is provided and the games room was a bonus.

Reviewed by Hannah 30th July 2023

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This unusual property was comfortable and clean It is right in the heart of the action . Lots of shops , restaurants and bars right on the doorstep. Parking was a bit difficult in the day but much easier overnight. The bonus of the property for the kids was definitely the pool table !

Reviewed by Charley 8th July 2023

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Brilliant place to stay. Will 100% be back to stay

Reviewed by Joanna 28th April 2023

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We all absolutely loved the apartment. 5 adults and a baby. It was all nicely furnished with plenty of room and everything we needed. The beds were very comfy. It was always nice and warm. The pool room was an added bonus which was great and loved by all. It's very close to all shops which was good. Would highly recommend this property and would deRead morefinitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 31st March 2023

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This home was in an excellent location in Windermere close to station got our arrival and all the shops/ cafes etc. The home was super clean, comfortable and very well equipped rather than the 6 sets of cutlery/ plates you may meet in some places. We thought parking may be a problem but managed to move car ok. Thought lack of immediate access to gaRead morerden for dogs potential problem but again this was ok and offset by location. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 24th March 2023

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The house is plenty big enough for 2 adults & 3 children,lots of ensuites & showers so no waiting around to use the loo!the beds are very comfy, the showers aren't powerful but do the job,netflix on the tv was a good touch,the oven is small but does the job for smaller meals,it's in a great location for the high street & only a few minutes drive frRead moreom the lake.the parking for us was an absolute nightmare,we couldn't find a space less than 15 minutes away so after unloading each time it was hell Hide

Reviewed by Sean 17th February 2023

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This is a stunning property, very well decorated and equipped and in a perfect location. I would 100% recommend this to anyone looking to stay In Windermere.

Reviewed by David 3rd February 2023

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Reviewed by Amanda 18th November 2022

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Reviewed by Vinay 29th September 2022

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Reviewed by Phil 22nd September 2022

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Fantastic property very comfortable and great amenities. Cannot fault it at all. A very pleasant stay.

Reviewed by Boyanna 5th August 2022

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Lovely light spacious flat in convenient location. Very clean and well equipped. Lack of opening windows resulted in flat getting very hot - owners tried to overcome this with fans but not a great solution. Addressing a series of smallish maintenance issues would improve experience. Finding a better solution for recycling is needed.

Reviewed by Johnpaul 31st July 2022

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What a good find. The apartment was a very pleasant surprise. Finished to the highest standards. Very clean and welcoming. There was also complimentary wine and biscuits to greet us. The location is perfect. Parking is only for 1 hr outside between 9-6pm. But I found that if you go down to the library carpark and drive all the way out the other sidRead moree you can find a space on the road and leave your car there all week. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 8th July 2022

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Reviewed by Sean 3rd June 2022

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Fantastic property in a great location. The living room and all the open space is a great place to unwind after a busy day exploring the lake district. I imagine finding somewhere to park during peak season to be a headache, but we found a few roads near by that were ideal and worst case a few pay and display car parks that were reasonably priced.

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