Giddy Goose, Windermere
Giddy Goose is a wonderfully presented cottage situated in the thriving, Cumbria town of Windermere. It comprises four bedrooms over three floors; a double with en-suite shower room, a second floor double, a second floor twin and a single, sleeping seven altogether. This terrace property also has a bathroom, kitchen, dining room and sitting room with electric fire. To the exterior is an enclosed garden wrapped around the cottage with a patio are and furniture. There is also off-road parking for two cars. Giddy Goose promises a fun-filled break in a beautiful region of the Lake District.
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- Max. Occupancy 7
- Bedrooms 4
- Bathrooms 2
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Dishwasher
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Garden
- Enclosed Garden
- Wifi
- Golf Nearby
- Pub Nearby
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Over three floors. Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower room with shower, basin and WC. 1 x second floor double. 1 x large second floor twin room and 1 x small first floor double. First floor bathroom with shower over bath and basin. Separate WCs on both first and second floors. Sitting room with coal effect gas fire. Dining room. Kitchen.
Sitting off from the main street in the heart of Windermere, is this beautifully appointed, stone cottage. Giddy Goose offers a wonderful position for exploring the Lake District with the family or a group of friends, boasting a well-presented interior and amenities on the doorstep. On entrance is a vestibule, where you can kick of your boots and hang your coats before relaxing away your evening inside. On the right is a cosy lounge boasting a large bay window and character oozing from the walls. Not only does the coal-effect fire add warmth to the sitting room, the colour schemes uplift your mood each day. The fully fitted kitchen overlooks the patio area and the dining room displays a large dining table set for eight. Over the first and second floors are the bedrooms giving you flexible sleeping arrangements. There is a cloakroom on both levels with the addition of a gleaming family bathroom and an en-suite adjoining the master bedroom. Access to the parking area is via a private lane and the enclosed garden wraps itself around the exterior, with a sunny patio area and bistro set for enjoying a refreshing beverage. Plant pots line the edge with colourful shrubs and over the wall are views of the quiet, public fields to the rear. Windermere is a thriving town, with many attractions for all ages to enjoy. Why not browse the shops before a delicious pub lunch? Or take a boat cruise to Bowness and venture on one of many countryside walks? There is mountain biking at Grizedale and the kids will love the 'World of Beatrix Potter'. Those seeking a thrill can fly through the air on a zip wire, climb tree tops and take part in an adventure like no other at Go Ape adventure park! You are also surrounded by many pretty towns and villages, well worth a visit; so consider a stay at Giddy Goose.
Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports. The villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
Amenities & Facilities
Electric oven, halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. Gas central heating with coal effect gas fire. TVs. WiFi. Selection of books and games. Fuel/power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. One allocated off road parking space in shared yard and a permit for on road parking. Enclosed garden/patio with a variety of furniture. One well behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Bus and train station 5 mins walk.
Location Details
Ambleside offers a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports. The villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.
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.
Reviews
A family Christmas holiday for 6 adults . Very comfortable warm accommodation and very well presented . Arriving very late at night , initial parking was difficult with other cars parked outside their properties and needed to reverse in from the lane . Large fully equipped kitchen. Large fridge freezer , microwave, electric oven ( temperamental and hopefully fixed for January stays) Large dinning room and very accommodating . 3 comfortable settees, lounge again very well decorated with flat screen tv and a variety of board games.Front glass conservatory ( used to store beers and wine) Four large bedrooms ( 3 double beds, one two singles ) main bedroom has en-suite . All very comfy stay and bedding and towels provided. House located in quiet location with small park area to one side. Short walking distance to a variety of local supermarkets and eateries and best pub was craft baa , tiny query great atmosphere and small bites. The excellent bits: overall great condition fully equipped and luxurious feel . Large bedrooms , great showers. Great location easy short trips to Kendal and Ambleside and Bowness on windermere. Not so great: parking was an issue although permit supplied for local car parks short distance away . The actual space to the rear of the property is tricky to Everdeen into with other residents parking outside their properties but was achievable . There was an issue with the temperamental cooker that spoiled Christmas dinner and the ground floor power tripped . Access to the fuse box ( located in the cellar) was difficult as wrong code for padlock was supplied but again hope that has been rectified if future issues arise. After discussion with local reps post visit a reimbursement was agreed for the issues . Would we book it again? Yes ! Great accommodation , very homely and spacious and in a very enviable position in Windermere. I would think parking in the summer months would be a possible issue. We booked several pubs for dinners prior to going and was definitely required in Bowness . Visited Arai waterfall local caves .. awesome scenery.
The house has a perfect location, right in the heart of Windermere, close to shops including a Coop and Sainsburys. If you have more than one car you will have to pay for parking in a nearby car park - there is a parking permit but we didn't find a single on-road space to use. Unfortunately the state of the house inside was appalling. All of the carpets in all rooms, including bedrooms, were full of grit and fluff, showing that it is seldom properly vacuumed. The last thing you want in a rental property is to feel that you're sitting amongst other people's dirt and dust. There was broken glass under a sofa, the window sills and wooden floors dusty; there was a hair stuck to a bathroom wall and the shower drain was blocked with thick hair, there was a two-foot smear of mud on the carpet in one bedroom. The facilities are OK but we had to request some standard things you'd expect to be there such as an airer, a washing basket, a new vacuum bag (the vacuum, when we tried to do our own cleaning, made the house smell revolting), a cafetiere and spare toilet rolls. Of these things we were only given a cafetiere and an airer. Sykes did offer to send a cleaner round but we didn't want to vacate the house on our first morning there so we did the cleaning ourselves, and the owner refused to offer any compensation for what we thought was a fundamental problem: the house was dirty. The living room is very comfortable and we enjoyed some of the board games and the TV. Unfortunately we would not want to go back unless they could guarantee basic cleanliness and better customer care.
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