2 Holly Cottages, Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BZ, United Kingdom
#22 of 36 B&Bs and inns in Bowness-on-Windermere
Guests' ChoiceBased on 528 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Location
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Staff
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 18, 2024
Jane
United KingdomGreat location, lovely host
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 14, 2024
Daniel
United KingdomGood value for money, especially when considering the location. Jan and Nico were friendly and helpful, the rooms were cosy and everything was very clean. This was our second time staying here, and we intend to do so again.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 8, 2024
Natalie
United KingdomThe mattress wasn’t comfortable a little on the thin side
Very clean
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 28, 2024
Mark
United KingdomDog friendly
Great location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 19, 2024
Elizabeth
United KingdomFriendly owner great help using the kitchen
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 16, 2024
Jadwiga
United KingdomN/a
Great location, right next to the car park and opposite from world of Beatrix potter attraction. Dog friendly with only £5 extra charge for a dog.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 8, 2024
Paul
United KingdomAll good
Very friendly owner. Wrote me lots of dog walks to do. Perfect location for the Lake, shops and pubs. Loved having filter coffee in the room as well with a cafetière. Peaceful, clean. Loved my four nights there and highly recommend!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 7, 2024
Purcell
United KingdomEverything was perfect, great location, lovely hosts & the room & facilities were perfect 👌
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Christopher
United States of AmericaProbably the best location in Bowness on Windermere for walkable dining, shopping, easy long term car park andlake and tour access. Its an older building that might have been a BnB at one point but they do not offer breakfast which is fine because you can walk to several early morning cafe's and coffee shops in 2-5 minutes. I had the one room with the large balcony which was very nice although it is winter so it wasn't sunbathing weather! Room is quirkily decorated, very soft and comfy bed and newly remodeled bathroom. Included coffee and tea service with fresh milk available in the common kitchen if you desire. Located right next to a large car park where you can pay for up to 3 days for 16 pounds. It can be busy but I got a space on the first drive through! To conclude, a very cute, comfortable little inn with a great location and parking.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 1, 2024
Lesley
United KingdomShower doors, very tiny space we could hardly squeeze in.
Comfortable bed, lots of Complimentary teas/Coffee etc. Location
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
David
United KingdomGood value for money carpark right behind holly cottages. Great communal kitchen. The location was fantastic next to good bars and a short walk to the lake. I would recommend the Stags head for a good meal at a reasonable price and a good atmosphere. The owner of holly cottages was very friendly and helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Philip
United KingdomThe property was clean, grèat location right next to everything. Allowed dogs and had food bowls and bags there waiting. Super friendly owners, kept in touch prior to arrival and let us know the local car parks (one right next to it, around £20 for three days parking bit there are some free areas you can go to). Also offered to look after the dog for us when there was an accident to be able to go to a walk in centre. The room had a kettle, cups, tea, coffee, milk sachets (fresh milk available in the kitchen), hair dryer, mini fridge, ironing board, hangers for clothes. Locals also super friendly. Would recommend highly and will be using again. A massive thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 8, 2024
Bethany
United States of AmericaThe location was easily accessible and when you check in you have to ring a doorbell. The stay felt very secure and safe. I never had any disturbances and the lady who showed us to our rooms was extremely nice. The street it was located on also had lots of restaurants plus a bus station. I think that the rooms were reasonably priced for the amenities provided.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Andrew
United Kingdomit was great to have use of the kitchen
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Tracy
United KingdomNothing!
Great location! Perfect!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 21, 2024
Jessica
United KingdomGreat location room was nice and warm shower good .Nice kitchen available to use and umbrella s at front door to use also. host made you feel very welcome just left you to it will definitely come again nice hotel with good facilities
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 18, 2024
Anne
GermanySuper nice host! Very warm Welcome! Everything was very clean, very cozy - I just felt good staying at Holly Cottages.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 14, 2024
Lesley
United KingdomRoom was freezing but other than that perfect
Excellent location, great communication from hosts, room was great & had tea/coffee, kettle, mini fridge, use of communal kitchen. Worth every penny!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Paula
United KingdomNothing.. everything more than met our expectations
The owners were so friendly and accommodating. The level of cleanliness was excellent and a welcomed bonus of a communal kitchen. Definitely be returning
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Hannah
United KingdomRight in the centre next to pubs and bars. Clean and had everything you needed in the rooms. Also had dog bowls and poo bags as an extra touch. Great outdoor terrace for the dogs. Will definitely stay again and recommend to friends and family!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 8, 2024
Wilson
United KingdomLovely place lady that greeted us was very friendly and nice
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 29, 2023
Chrisw
United KingdomShared Bathroom a little inconvenient.
Location very good.Room comfortable. Shared kitchen OK.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 18, 2023
Luke
United KingdomNothing for the price you pay.
The location is phenomenal for the price to stay. Check in was easy. The car park is 50 yards away and is free over night from 20:00 - 8:00. Really hard to be negative when the price is so cheap.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 16, 2023
Tai
United KingdomIt was adults only
Location
Stayed in December 2023
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