Self-Catering at Winster Fields | Holiday Cottages in Kendal

Holiday home
Living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. 2 x bathrooms Oil central heating. Electric oven/hob, microwave, fridge, freezer washer/dryer, dishwasher. 4 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, fast WiFi, fuel and power, bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair (please bring own cot mattress/ linen). Parking for 4 cars, private patio, shared lawned gardens. Car charge points near by at Booths supermarket in Windermere. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Note: The water supply to Winster Fields is from a private borehole which is tested regularly by the local authority in accordance with current regulations. The advice from South Lakeland District Council is that the slightly elevated sulphate level (282mg/l in comparison with a standard of 250mg/l) is naturally occurring and the water is safe for consumption, however guests may wish to use bottled water if they will be mixing baby formula.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Three bedrooms with TV: 1 x ground floor king-size double, 1 x twin, 1 x second floor twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Area
The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for many visitors to the Lake District, both providing a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes.

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
Oil central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher. 4 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD, iPod dock, BT ultra-fast WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair (please bring own cot mattress and cot linen). Off road parking for up to 4 cars. Private patio with furniture and charcoal BBQ, shared use of lawned gardens. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and nearest pub 1.5 miles. Please note: The water supply to Winster Fields is from a private borehole which is tested regularly by the local authority in accordance with current regulations. The advice from South Lakeland District Council is that the slightly elevated sulphate level (282mg/l in comparison with a standard of 250mg/l) is naturally occurring and the water is safe for consumption, however guests may wish to use bottled water if they will be mixing baby formula.

Sarah D

August 2024

Before reading this review, please note, we are not people who complain often and like to give fair and honesy reviews. We want to provide honest feedback to the owner, so that guests can continue staying in this beautiful location. The owner has a pure gem of a property to rent out and we would love for them to continue to benefit from this. Winster Fields is set in a beautiful and peaceful location. It is a spacious, and has all the amenities you will need for a comfortable stay. We stayed in this accommodation 4 years ago and were really looking forward to returning for our holiday this year. Unfortunately, when we entered the property, it smelt 'fusty', like it had been shut up for weeks. There were wasps and flies all over the surfaces and the kitchen was filthy! The cutlery and crockery were dirty in the cupboards, the bin smelt, there were food stains up the walls, the cooker hood and tiles were covered in grease, as well as the lights in the kitchen. It was clear that the property had not been cleaned properly before our arrival. If cleaners had been in, then they really didn't clean it properly. There were public hairs in the bathroom sinks, and urine splattered on the toilet brushes. We were less that impressed in arrival. Such a shame as we couldn't fault the property four years ago. We contacted Sykes straight away, who were very apologetic and contacted the owner in a timely fashion. We were informed that the cleaners would be in the day after our arrival, but nobody appeared. I then contacted sykes again and they arranged cleaners for the following day. They did come this time, but again, it was clear they only did the bare minimum and only dealt with the issues I had provided pictorial evidence for. In my opinion, the owner needs to liaise with the cleaning company regularly and discuss non negotiatiables for weekly, fortnightly and monthly cleans to ensure everything is cleaned regularly. In addition to this, there are maintenance jobs that need to be reported to the owner, who lives away. Light bulbs were out, damp patches on the ceiling and a broken chair. These all should be addressed quickly to ensure a comfortable stay. There needs to be some investment into thsi property now, as it is looking worn. Decorating needs to be done, new frying pans and utensils in th kitchens and new sofas and cushions as they are worn and smell. I am disappointed to be writing such a negative review as we love the location and had such a lovely stay 4 years ago. We enjoyed our holiday in the lakes, however didn't feel as comfortable as we should have done in our accommodation, due to the cleanliness.

Christina D

December 2023

Stayed over the Christmas period. Couldn't be more disappointed with this property. I will not be returning and would not recommend to anyone which is a shame as the views and outside the property are stunning. On entering the property it didn't look as though it had been cleaned properly in weeks! We had leaks on arrival which was reported and told someboby had been out to the property when i wasnt in and said it was a slight leak which would be dealt with after Xmas. I had to move the dinning room table and put several pans down to catch the water. I would understand if this was the first instance this happened but previous holiday makers have written this in the guest book along with other issues we also raised and obviously have not been dealt with. For the money you pay you would expect better. Posting for other holiday makers not to make the same mistake we did. Look elsewhere! For the property owners do better if you want customers to be happy and return or recommend. P.s may I suggest the cleaner invest in a feather duster to remove the ridiculous amount of cob/dust webs! Unfortunately won't let me upload the videos only images.

Matthews

October 2020

We absolutely loved staying at Winster Fields.. The photos don’t do the cottage any justice as to the size and layout. Everything was provided and could not have asked for any more. Be warned the road to get to the cottage is a single lane but don’t let that put you off as the views are amazing and there is very little traffic by the cottage. Will definitely return.

Mrs Trowbridge

Beautiful quiet location with easy access to the Lakes area.. Very comfortable house in secluded setting. Very few cars around in immediate area which was helpful as roads very narrow and a few potholes around. We were fortunate in having wonderful weather.

Mrs Trowbridge, October 2020

January 2020

A beautiful barn conversion , very spacious with all necessities needed.. Loved the lay out & views all around the barn were so peaceful. It was a good 20 min drive to cartmel , I assumed it was closer as never researched this properly before we left. We would have liked to have been a bit closer to cartmel but there was 2 lovely pubs Just a 5 min drive that serve great food & very cosy . We had a 1 & a 3 year old with us & travel cot and high chair were ready as we walked in . Overall very happy with our stay & would recommend.

Mrs Caddy-spoto, January 2020

December 2019

Beautiful cottage in a amazing location (although VERY rural and not really walking access to any amenities)

Mrs Witty, December 2019

Lovely cottage (although hard to find in the dark! !) - loads of equipment for the kitchen which was good as we went over Christmas. Really comfy beds, warm and loads of space. Beautiful, quiet location but only 20 mins from Windermere. You can walk, run and cycle from the cottage which is brilliant. Maps and guides in the cottage as well as games and DVDs etc. We would return again if we were going to the area. Highly recommended

Mrs Bottomley, December 2019

November 2019

A really beautiful barn conversion and very spacious, the pictures don't do it justice.. It was very clean and warm, just what we needed on a very cold week end. The location allowed some to head off into the hills and others to walk from the door, into some really lovely countryside, and such quiet roads! There is an amazing pub, The Mason's Arms that does great food just 5 mins away, very cozy and rustic with 2 wood burning fires, truly magical, a lovely evening out for everyone. The only thing I would add is the lack of information, for example, house stuff like where to leave rubbish, re-cycling, how to use the cooker etc and also, information about local walks would have been great, especially as a BT internet issue (which was happily resolved) prevented us from doing our own research. To sum up, we were all delighted with the accommodation and its location and would highly recommend to family and friends.

Mrs Fieldson, November 2019

October 2019

Tranquil location in excellent surroundings however the following defects were noted: -radiator in dining area not working; -DVD player in living room didn’t work; -various lightbulbs not working (lamps in bedrooms & lounge and ceiling lights); -a dust pan & brush would have been useful too; -recycling should have had clearer information..

Mr Creese, October 2019

September 2019

Lovely setting and views.. Cottage is very spacious and comfy. Downstairs bedroom smelt a bit musty and the kitchen sink was a bit whiffy, but these are minor details. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Mrs Mcfarlane, September 2019

August 2019

The holiday cottage was comfortable, well equipped and located and as described online, but we thought the ‘welcome’ tray wasn’t very welcoming - no biscuits, no fresh milk - in all 6 cottages I’ve stayed at over the last 6 years we’ve had fresh milk and cake or special biscuits on arrival.. The downstairs bedroom smelt damp and musty and the upstairs shower had very poor water pressure and fluctuating temperatures: we stopped using it in favour of the downstairs shower, which was better, though not great. The visitors’ book showed both these issues had been commented upon by other guests. The soap had run out in the downstairs bathroom and water came through the hall roof. So there were several issues, though we did enjoy our holiday in the Lake District.

Dr Warrington, August 2019

Fantastic apartment.. It was a little piece of heaven. We will most definitely book this place again for our next visit to the Lake Lands. Although it was only me and my wife the place is fully suited for a family. If there was anything negative I would say the water pressure on the 1st floor bathroom is poor and would suggest that a booster pump be installed to resolve the issue - however there's a downstairs shower as well so it didn't bother us. The house itself is lovely really spacious and clean with everything you would need to be comfortable. The surrounding landscape is breath taking and it is well located with quick access to all the famous Lakeland landmarks you might wish to see or climb!

Mrs Graver

May 2019

The pictures do not do this place justice- views are fantastic and the cottage much bigger than it appears..

Mrs Brown

April 2019

Trouble with boiler.. Washing machine not working.

Ms Steinbach

Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much -everything was as described and contributed to a very pleasant holiday at the cottage.. Unfortunately, the washing machine was broken and couldn't be fixed in time.

Ms Bugler

February 2019

Wonderful location and beautiful views.. We had the most amazing time in this gorgeous cottage. Thank you to the owners for a superb break.

Mrs Paull

October 2018

After an unforseen event meant we needed to change bookings at the last minute, Sykes were extremely efficient and helpful.. Our new booking at Winster Fields turned out to be a wonderful location, warm, comfortable, clean and well equipped. We had a superb stay. We couldn't be happier with the service provided or with the accommodation or location we visited.

Mrs Carroll

September 2018

Lovely cottage, for 2 it feels luxurious! ! Views spectacular.

Mr Backhouse

August 2018

Cottage had very poor water pressure which whilst you rang me on the day of our intended stay to inform us as a one of - seemed to be a regular occurrence from the visitors book i feel that whilst you stated that this would be fixed prior to our arrival it wasn't.. Only one water based device functioned properly at any one point in time - eg flushed the toilet - shower wouldn't work - so we had to plan around this when taking showers etc. Cottage smelled of damp if you closed up the rooms and there was evidence of water seepage into some of the rooms creating a hidden problem.. Cottage was tired and needed refreshing. ***OWNER RESPONSE*** I am sorry you experienced water pressure issues, the water comes from a private borehole which has been adversely affected by the recent extreme weather. The water quality is exceptionally high and the changed weather conditions have lead to full restoration of the supply. I shall visit the property to investigate the comments about damp smells and water leakage and take any action required to deal with any issues.

This was a fantastic experience booked last minute for a group of friends wanting o explore the Lake District.. Couldn't have asked for anything more. All in all a wonderful experience.

Mr Andreou

July 2018

Deep clean especially cooker and grill,

Mrs Sewell

April 2018

The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable .... The cottage is well equipped and very comfortable A great base from which to explore the southern lakes Roads to and from the cottage are very narrow and steep in places Would have liked a small welcome pack on arrival - milk and tea bags You never did get back to me about the mattress size for the travel cot

Mrs Underwood

February 2018

Bigger than looked on photos, lovely and tranquil, only few miles from activities.. Fab

Mrs Escrozailles

July 2017

A chair or something to hang clothes in the further up bedroom would have been nice + something to put our belongings in the upstairs bathroom would have been better than the floor.. Apart from that, everything was truly perfect !

Mr Rimmer

June 2017

Some soap in the bathrooms would have been nice.. Otherwise, a really great cottage and holiday.

Mr Cheadle

May 2017

Excellent service from the initial booking to our departure on the last day.. Information provided by email in a timely fashion (billing, directions etc). Would certainly use Sykes Cottages again.

Mr Boulter

March 2017

The Property at Winster fields was easy to live in with the thoughtful layout.. Lovely views and spacious feel. Would book here again.

Mr Cheadle, May 2017

Would definitely re-book

Mr Boulter, March 2017

December 2016

Absolutely beautiful cottage set in stunning surroundings we couldn't have asked for better, we will definitely be booking Winster Fields again..

Mrs Batchelor, December 2016

November 2016

Really lovely place defineltly go back will be booking for next year ! !!

Karen1582

September 2016

The property was clean and much more spacious than the photos showed. The beds were extremely comfortable and we loved the fact that there were enough seats and plates etc for all 6 of us (not always the case when hiring cottages for larger groups). The cottage was in a beautiful location, with stunning views. It was perfect for relaxing outside on the patio in the evening and the walks around the area were great! It's a great base for exploring the South Lakes. We will be staying here again and highly recommend it for a weekend break or holiday.

Mr Curtis

June 2016

The size of the property was large and the location was also idyllic, with beautiful views and a stroll across a couple of fields to an outstanding pub.

Mrs Walters, November 2016

May 2016

The size of the property was large and the location was also idyllic, with beautiful views and a stroll across a couple of fields to an outstanding pub..

Ms Choudry

April 2016

A really lovely property in beautiful surroundings. Pure peace and relaxation in comfort. We would definitely recommend Winster Fields and plan to return again. The property's proximity to Bowness and Windermere meant that we could explore the Lake's attractions easily and then return to the serenity of the house and its surrounding fields.

Mrs Crookes

Winster Fields is an excellent property. The cottage was very spacious and it had an excellent outlook, very tranquil. The cottage had everything we needed and more - it was very well thought out. It was very clean and very comfortable, and the beds were excellent and had two pillows each. The Lake District never fails to deliver even when the weather was not too good. It is a beautiful area to visit and I would definitely recommend the area and the accommodation.

Mr Curtis, May 2016

A really lovely property in beautiful surroundings.. Pure peace and relaxation in comfort. We would definitely recommend Winster Fields and plan to return again. The property's proximity to Bowness and Windermere meant that we could explore the Lake's attractions easily and then return to the serenity of the house and its surrounding fields.

Ms Choudry, April 2016

March 2016

Winster Fields is an excellent property.. The cottage was very spacious and it had an excellent outlook, very tranquil. The cottage had everything we needed and more - it was very well thought out. It was very clean and very comfortable, and the beds were excellent and had two pillows each. The Lake District never fails to deliver even when the weather was not too good. It is a beautiful area to visit and I would definitely recommend the area and the accommodation.

Mrs Summers

August 2015

The property was even better than the photos, well-equipped and impeccably clean. We enjoyed living in luxury for the week!

Mrs Price

The cottage was far bigger than expected from the pictures. It was absolutely beautiful and the surroundings were beautiful.

Mrs Steeple

The cottage is beautiful, clean, comfortable and very well laid out for a family with plenty of space to relax. We had no problem cooking every night, the kitchen is very well equipped. The location is very quiet and peaceful with stunning views over the fells. We loved its remoteness and it is a great base to explore from.

Mrs Crookes, March 2016

The cottage was far bigger than expected from the pictures.. It was absolutely beautiful and the surroundings were beautiful.

Mrs Price, August 2015

The property was even better than the photos, well-equipped and impeccably clean.. We enjoyed living in luxury for the week!

Mrs Summers, August 2015

The cottage is beautiful, clean, comfortable and very well laid out for a family with plenty of space to relax.. We had no problem cooking every night, the kitchen is very well equipped. The location is very quiet and peaceful with stunning views over the fells. We loved its remoteness and it is a great base to explore from.

Mr Burchell

July 2015

Well placed, well equipped cottage, with stunning views.

Mrs Steeple, August 2015

Well placed, well equipped cottage, with stunning views..

Mr Kemp

June 2015

We loved the rural setting of the cottage; peaceful, quiet and with lovely views yet not too far from places of interest. The accommodation was better than we expected and had everything you would want for a perfect family holiday. We even got decent weather!

Mrs Grossart

May 2015

We had a fantastic time at Winster Fields. The house is lovely and in a great location, so peaceful with amazing scenery. We would definitely like to return to this property again in the future as 1 week just wasn't enough!

Mr Burchell, July 2015

We had a fantastic time at Winster Fields.. The house is lovely and in a great location, so peaceful with amazing scenery. We would definitely like to return to this property again in the future as 1 week just wasn't enough!

Mrs Grossart, May 2015

We loved the rural setting of the cottage; peaceful, quiet and with lovely views yet not too far from places of interest.. The accommodation was better than we expected and had everything you would want for a perfect family holiday. We even got decent weather!

Mr Mahr

April 2015

Very nice cottage, really well appointed and in a lovely location. Highly recommended!

Mr Kemp, May 2015r

Very nice cottage, really well appointed and in a lovely location.. Highly recommended!

Ms Morris

March 2015

Winster Field is a beautiful house with gorgeous views.

Mr Mahr, April 2015

Winster Field is a beautiful house with gorgeous views..

Mrs Fielding

November 2014

I liked the peace and tranquillity. The cottage exceeded expectations.

Ms Morris, March 2015

I liked the peace and tranquillity.. The cottage exceeded expectations.

Mr Dimmer

June 2014

The location very peaceful and relaxing. The standard of finish in all of the rooms was excellent. As we are a group of photographers the area has a lot of opportunities for landscapes even without leaving the property.

Mr Sykes

The standard of the cottage was excellent. The views equally so.

Mrs Jackson

I loved the seclusion of the property. The property was beautifully furnished and was very comfortable. I was able to have a change of bed linen and towels after the weekend as my relatives had shared the cottage with us. We will be back!

Mrs Fielding, November 2014

The location very peaceful and relaxing.. The standard of finish in all of the rooms was excellent. As we are a group of photographers the area has a lot of opportunities for landscapes even without leaving the property.

Mr Dimmer, June 2014

The standard of the cottage was excellent.. The views equally so.

Mr Sykes, June 2014

May 2014

I loved the seclusion of the property.. The property was beautifully furnished and was very comfortable. I was able to have a change of bed linen and towels after the weekend as my relatives had shared the cottage with us. We will be back!

Mr Humphrey

March 2014

Location and cottage were lovely, very quiet too.

I was attracted to this property on the internet because it looked lovely but in reality it was even better. It definitely has the wow factor.

Mrs Foxcroft

The whole standard of the accommodation was excellent and very tastefully decorated throughout. The beds and bedding being exceptionally comfortable, and house well equipped throughout. The setting to which the property was situated was perfect for a peaceful retreat with outstanding views over the valley.

Mrs Jackson, May 2014

Location and cottage were lovely, very quiet too..

Mr Humphrey, March 2014

I was attracted to this property on the internet because it looked lovely but in reality it was even better.. It definitely has the wow factor.

Mrs Mcrae

February 2014

Absolutely beautiful cottage in a perfect location! We have two young children and came with 2 adult friends. The place was ideal for all if us. We'll be coming back again!

Mrs Quayle

It was a great location with nice views and a perfect base for exploring the wider Lakes. Whilst being in a remote area there were local shops and the Hare and Hound pub which served excellent meals and food. The cottage was extremely well presented, well equipped and clean - all we could ask for.

Mrs Fielding, March 2014

The whole standard of the accommodation was excellent and very tastefully decorated throughout.. The beds and bedding being exceptionally comfortable, and house well equipped throughout. The setting to which the property was situated was perfect for a peaceful retreat with outstanding views over the valley.

Mrs Mcrae, February 2014

It was a great location with nice views and a perfect base for exploring the wider Lakes.. Whilst being in a remote area there were local shops and the Hare and Hound pub which served excellent meals and food. The cottage was extremely well presented, well equipped and clean - all we could ask for.

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Winster Fields in Kendal, Cumbria