Self-Catering at Sandown | Holiday Cottages in Kendal | Vacation Rentals by Selfcater.com

Holiday home
Sandown is a spacious, pet-friendly upside down house on the outskirts of Bowness-on-Windermere, ten minutes' walk from shops, pubs, restaurants and the shores of Lake Windermere. The property has four ground floor bedrooms with en-suite shower rooms; three doubles and a single. Upstairs is a fitted kitchen and a dining room with an archway to an attractive sitting room. Outside is off road parking for four cars and a patio. Sandown makes a very convenient base for enjoying the amenities around this part of the Lake, or for exploring Ambleside or further afield to the lakes, waters and tarns of the beautiful National Park. Note: The property sleeps max. 7 plus 1 infant. Note: Check-in is 3pm - Check out 10am. Note: Holiday start dates must be either Friday or Monday. Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available. Only 1 approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere. Windermere town is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station. Note: Property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180. Note: The property sleeps max. 7 plus 1 infant.

Accomodation Details
Four ground floor bedrooms with en-suite shower, basin and WC: 3 x double, 1 x single. First floor kitchen. First floor utility room with fridge freezer, washing machine, toilet and basin. First floor dining room with arch to sitting room.

Area
The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere both provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants, plus boat trips are available from Bowness to Ambleside, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's ‘Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Orrest Head, where Alfred Wainwright was inspired to write his series of iconic guidebooks, is on the edge of the town, plus Grizedale Forest Park is nearby and there are many National Trust properties in the area.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer, dishwasher, TVs with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 4 cars. Patio area with furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops and pubs 3 mins walk. Local bus service to offer wider access to Lake District and local taxi service available. Only 1 mile/approx a 10 minute walk to Lake Windermere. Windermere town is approx 1 mile away and also has a railway station. Note: Property is located on the main lake road just on the edge of the village. Note: Check-in 3.00 pm, check out 10:00am. Note: Holiday start dates must be a Friday or Monday. However, on occasion the owner will accept a different start day depending on bookings so please contact us to discuss if you have an alternative day in mind. Note: This property requires a good housekeeping bond of £180. Note: The patio area is not enclosed, please keep this in mind if travelling with dogs. Note: Domestic EV chargers are not permitted at this property, these are also known as Granny Cables or Trickle Chargers and this would include electric cars, plug-in hybrid cars, motorbikes, buggies, scooters, mopeds, bicycles, utility vehicles and tracked vehicles.

Mrs Summerfield

September 2020

The en suite was extremely small so anyone who is large framed or has disabilities would be unable to make use of this facility.. There is a toilet upstairs which is spacious as it is in the laundry room but no shower. Apart from the bathroom everything was lovely.

Mrs Summerfield, September 2020

August 2020

The bedrooms on the ground floor were beautifully cool for us during the heatwave.. Well equipped accommodation with some really useful information given about local restaurants/amenities. We had an amazing meal in the pub opposite on our last night. Thank you for your recommendation !!

Mr Clifford, August 2020

November 2019

Sandown is in a fabulous location.. Parking for 3 cars with plenty of room. House immaculately clean, warm and welcoming. The kitchen lacked nothing at all and we loved the open plan dining/living area. Bedrooms all very comfortable and a good size. Bonus that all were en suite - small yet perfectly functional and super clean. We would not hesitate to recommend this property and hope to return in the not too distant future.

Mrs Lawrenson, November 2019

September 2019

The house is ideally situated, having a great choice of eateries and shops within easy walking distance.. It is very comfortable and well equipped. The owners communication was excellent, as was her quick return of the housekeeping bond. We had a great time and would not hesitate to recommend Sandown.

Mr Eldred, September 2019

July 2019

Faultless experience! Great location, exceptionally clean! Every facility a home could offer. Great location, minutes walk from every bar, restaurant and shops. 5 minuets walk from the lake. I would highly recommend this property to anybody.

Mr Hart, July 2019

June 2019

Sandown is a great holiday home.. It has 4 decent size bedrooms with the beds being comfortable. It has everything and a bit more that you need. There was 6 adults in our party and still plenty of room the dining room and lounge are a very decent size with plenty of room for you all. There are plenty of pubs and restaurants near by, there is one just across the road and the Westmorland just down the road on the right hand side which in our opinion is the best, do try there topside and veg pie you won’t be disappointed. To get to the rest and the town it is down hill, but a great place. We would definitely stay here again if we come up that way also if you are taking a dog like we did, you can take it in all eating places and pubs and taxis will also take them. Great holiday place.

Mrs Pitkin, June 2019

May 2019

Delighted with our stay at Sandown.. Beautiful spacious property. Immaculately clean, very well equipped and all rooms being en-suite is a bonus. The house for us was the perfect location. Loved it. Would recommend and would hope to visit again in the future.

Mrs Bassett, May 2019

April 2019

Well presented accommodation, clean and with all necessary facilities.. Easy walking distance to both Windermere and Bowness and with easy access to major roads to travel to different areas of the Lake District. Four good size ensuite bedrooms, although showers are cozy. Would definitely stay here again.

Mrs Sheehan, April 2019

Sandown is a lovely holiday home to stay in.. It was plenty big enough for family of 7, with shower and toilet in every room, we were never in each others way. The living and dining room area is very spacious, we enjoyed the selection of board games and books the owners provided. The kitchen had plenty of crockery and cooking utensils to serve up family dinners (on the nights we stayed in). Sandown is within walking distance to Bowness, which we enjoyed exploring, many other attractions are within short driving distance too. We would definitely book Sandown again when we visit the Lake next time.

Mrs Stilwell, April 2019

March 2019

Much bigger than expected- perfect for what we needed and had a great time xx

Mrs Clement

February 2019

This property was excellent.. 4 bedrooms with great en suite facilities It was warm, roomy and most importantly - clean. Lots of storage space and the kitchen had all we needed. Georgeene (owner) couldnt have been more helpful. Very pleasant. Its close to Bowness (3 min walk) and Windermere (10 min walk). Tips: Opposite is a great little family run bar and restaurant, I recommend you go see Graham, he will look after you. If you fancy a woodland walk to Bowness instead of the main road, there's a little (great for the dog) walk up by the school and through the woods. I would definitely recommend this property, its close to everything you want from the Lakes. I hope to book it again next year. x

Mrs Brierton

January 2019

This is an ideal location with plenty of eating places all within walking distance.. We did feel the kitchen area is in need of a little update ,the cooker in particular .

Ms Poole

November 2018

A fantastic property in a great location.. It was very clean and the living/dining areas were nice and large but a had a cosy feel. Each bedroom having an en-suite was ideal. Plenty of parking space too which is often difficult to find in the Lakes. Would highly recommend and definitely would stay again.

Mrs Mcguigan

October 2018

Sandown was a lovely cottage, situated in a perfect spot for exploring all the Lakes and places of interest.. It met all our needs and we all had a fantastic holiday. We went out everyday and spent the evenings relaxing. We would definitely go back there again. Liz McGuigan.

Mr Urch

September 2018

Although the upper floor was spacious we all thought the shower in particular and the toilet area in two of the bedrooms were very, very small.. One had very bad mould in the shower. I would have used the vacuum cleaner there had it not thrown out more dust than it picked up. Maybe it's time for a repaint. On a positive side having hot water and heating readily there was good. ----------------------- OWNERS REPLY We appreciate guests leaving feedback but on this occasion we would like to clarify the comment saying there was mold in one of the showers. Should the guests have looked in the house manual there is a maintenance note in the front of the book explaining that unfortunately some previous guests had spilt some permanent black hair dye in one of the showers and unfortunately this has stained the shower tray in addition to the trim so the whole thing will need replacing. As this is not a job that we are able to do within the short change over time we have on a Friday and we are fully booked for the year, it is a maintenance issue we will sort out when we close down for the winter. It is however, quite obvious that this is not mold but a bad stain as the bathrooms were fully refurbished in February of this year.

Mrs Grandage

August 2018

This was the first time we had used Sykes Cottages.. The house looked a bit shabby on the outside but inside it was well equipped and the living space was very pleasant and open. It suited the needs of our three generations family very well, being near the town of Bowness but with four en suite bedrooms and parking for all three cars. There was a power cut one evening and we appreciated the fact that the owner sent us a text to tell us what time the power was due to be be put back on and offering to bring us some candles. We would be very happy to use this accommodation again.

Mrs Sloman

July 2018

We booked Sandown, as we were taking all our family on holiday with us whilst we took up a charity challenge and wanted to be based closed to where the activities were taking part.. The house provide the best base for this, the accommodation met our needs, and provided all parties with en-suite facilities, which when there are 3 generations in the party makes life far easier. The house is situated perfectly for walkers and holiday makers alike. Perfect access by foot, bus and car.

Mrs Found

June 2018

The house was great and very handy for Windermere and Bowness, both walking distance..

Mr Doyle

May 2018

1. Overall, we had a really good weekend and enjoyed our stay.. The beds were very comfortable. 2. Some of us found the shower cubicle a bit tight for room. 3. 10.00a.m is a very early deadline on leaving day,we just about managed it but it was a struggle.

Mr Marshall

March 2018

Great location for exploring the Lakes.. Would definitely stop here again

Whittle

We booked Sandown for a family birthday weekend.. The facilities were more than I expected for a self catering cottage with touches like tea, coffee, sugar supplied. There is ample space for seven people in the cottage and each room has an ensuite (compact but fine). Just one of the couples thought the mattress could do with replacing on their bed. Otherwise we were happy with what we got for the price. The location is perfect for strolling into Bowness to eat, drink and explore. I think we would return to both Sandown and Bowness in future.

Dr Ramchandran

August 2017

We were five of us in the group .. Originally six were planning to travel . The cottage was clean , had all the amenities and close to the lake,restaurants and convenience stores but away from the crowd . The cottage is also equipped with all the information of tourist attraction and walks . All rooms were ensuite .there was a nice dining area and a spacious lounge .

orange566

April 2017

This beautiful home from home situated in the heart of Bowness and a stone throw from Windemere is the perfect base for all adventures in the lakes. We first stayed here in August 2013 and have been back every year without fail. Georgie and Mark who run Sandown are amazingly welcoming natural hosts and very soon felt like old friends. Being locals you won't be sort of advice on beautiful walks for all levels of experience and things to see all the family can enjoy. Be it an enchanting romantic getaway or a fun family adventure, you'll find everything and more at the Sandown to write some amazing lake district memories. Jonny

Slight issue with toilet in one room and the door in another but overall would stay again..

Ms Goodman

March 2016

Lots of space and lots of extra touches. The glasses, crockery and kitchen equipment are the best I have ever seen in a holiday let. The beds are very comfortable and the bedding lovely and fresh, and lots of coat hangers!

Mrs McHattie

January 2016

Sandown was perfect for an adult family like ours, with our own en suite bathrooms and the large, shared living accommodation. The location is perfect for walking down to Bowness or up to Windermere. A very nice place to stay.

Mr Bottomley, April 2017

Sandown was perfect for an adult family like ours, with our own en suite bathrooms and the large, shared living accommodation.. The location is perfect for walking down to Bowness or up to Windermere. A very nice place to stay.

Mr Cook

November 2015

The size and comfort of the house was perfect for six adults and one small child. I could not find any faults or negatives about the property. Will return.

Mrs McHattie, January 2016

The size and comfort of the house was perfect for six adults and one small child.. I could not find any faults or negatives about the property. Will return.

Mr Baker

June 2015

An ideal location for access to Bowness and to use as a base for touring the Lake District. The accommodation was comfortable and relaxing and we will be returning in the future. We have highly recommended this accommodation to friends and family.

We loved all the space and comfort of the house, and this coupled with the beauty of the lakes made our holiday special.

Mr Cook, November 2015

May 2015

We loved all the space and comfort of the house, and this coupled with the beauty of the lakes made our holiday special..

Mrs Cocks

September 2014

It was well situated - within easy walking distance to Lake Windermere and ideal if driving further afield. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space, if necessary and it was ideally located for shops, restaurants and local buses.

Mr Baker, May 2015

It was well situated - within easy walking distance to Lake Windermere and ideal if driving further afield.. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space, if necessary and it was ideally located for shops, restaurants and local buses.

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Sandown in Kendal, Cumbria