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Reviews of Holly Cottages

2 Holly Cottages, Rayrigg Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3BZ, United Kingdom

#22 of 37 B&Bs and inns in Bowness-on-Windermere

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 528 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: April 18, 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, lovely host

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    9.0
    Great Value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room (Second Floor)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good 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

    10
    Very friendly and clan
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The mattress wasn’t comfortable a little on the thin side

    Very clean

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room (2nd floor)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dog friendly

    Great location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room (Second Floor)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly owner great help using the kitchen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    Perfect location. Dog friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room (2nd floor)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/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

    10
    Very pleasant place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room (2nd floor)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was perfect, great location, lovely hosts & the room & facilities were perfect 👌

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Probably 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

    8.0
    Lovely little place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Small Double Room (Second Floor)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good 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

    10
    Clean, friendly owners, dog friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom (Back)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The 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 31, 2024

    10
    Amazing, if I have a chance to be there, I will choose Holly again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything! I have to say It exceeded my expectations. The environment is good, facilities are good too. Everything clean and comfortable. Host is so kind and friendly and lovely. I’m so lucky can had an excellent experience.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Small Double Room (Second Floor)
    • Stayed 1 night

    it was great to have use of the kitchen

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room (2nd floor)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing!

    Great location! Perfect!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2024

    10
    holly cottage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room (Second Floor)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super 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

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room (2nd floor)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room 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

    9.0
    Comfortable...cosy and in a prime location a stones throw away from everything in Bowness
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom (Back)
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.. 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

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room (2nd floor)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely place lady that greeted us was very friendly and nice

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 29, 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable and good value for the money in an expensive touristy area in the Lake District.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Shared Bathroom a little inconvenient.

    Location very good.Room comfortable. Shared kitchen OK.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2023

    9.0
    A perfect budget weekend away.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room (Second Floor)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

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