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Lowe-McConnell

Far Sawrey, Cumbria & The Lake District, Cumbria & The Lake District

Property details

2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Pets: No

Changeover day: -1

Features

Hasfishing Countryside Broadband / WiFi Near walks Near cycling Ationalpark Neargolf Nationaltrust Nearlake Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Highchairavailable Noanimals Offroad Parking Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview

Summary

Customer feedback highlights a generally positive experience with a comfortable stay and great location. Some issues included an unrepaired bathroom blind, broken TV, and a difficult door lock. Minor missing kitchen items caused frustration in communication. Overall, guests expressed a strong willingness to return.

The property

A superb terraced cottage, at Mitchell Wyke Bay, on the shores of Windermere. Set in idyllic countryside and named after Rosemary Lowe-McConnell, a tropical fish ecologist, this cottage boasts a king-size double bedroom, a modern bathroom and a luxury open plan living area with a balcony, from where views of the breathtaking Windermere can be seen. A unique base for a romantic Lake District holiday. Note: This cottage can be booked alongside refs: 1024713, 1024703, 1024706, 1024718, 1024714 and 1024709 - together they sleep 18. About the owner - Founded in 1929, The Freshwater Biological Association (FBA) is a thriving membership association, independent scientific organisation and a registered charity. The FBA promote freshwater science through a number of ways, such as innovative research, science projects, training courses and workshops, maintained specialist scientific facilities, national and international scientific meetings and publications.

Quality terraced cottage on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association at Mitchell Wyke Bay, one mile from Far Sawrey. King-size double. Balcony with views of Windermere. Bowness-on-Windermere 1.5 miles via ferry.

One king-size double bedroom. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Dining area and sitting area with balcony.

Biomass central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair to be requested 14 days prior to arrival and are subject to availability - cot linens are not provided. Allocated roadside parking for 1 car. Balcony. Sorry, no smoking and no pets. Shop 1.5 miles via ferry and Hawkshead – 4 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Children must be supervised at all times due to balcony. Note: This property has an interconnecting door to Ref 1024718, the door will remain locked during your stay unless booking both properties and requested otherwise at least 14 days prior to your arrival. 4pm check in.
Please note: This property has a good house keeping bond of £75.
Note: Pick-up and drop-off ferry point situated approx 100 yards away. During seasonal peaks the ferry service may be in high demand due to its popularity. Sykes are not responsible for the council ferry; changes to service, times, and closures. The Windermere car ferry service can be affected by extreme weather conditions.
By booking this property, you are automatically enrolled as a member of the Freshwater Biological Association for the duration of your stay.

Practical information

Floors: 1
Central heating: Throughout
Check-out: 10:00
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Check-in: 16:00
Village location: Outskirts
Shop: 1.5 miles
Stairgate: Yes
Pub: 1 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 1.5 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Number of highchairs: 1
Distance to lake (miles): 0 miles
Views: Countryside, Exceptional, River/Lake/Stream
Hairdryer: Yes
Parking spaces: 1
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Balcony: Yes

Location