Kendal Road, Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EW, United Kingdom
Based on 77 B&B reviews
9.8Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
10.0
Location
9.9
Facilities
9.8
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.8
Free WiFi
10.0
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 11 August 2024
Michelle
United KingdomNo complaints whatsoever
The location is absolutely perfect The cottage is beautiful Bright and airy very clean The beds are so comfy
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomBreakfast choice and quality was excellent. Owners very friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Very quiet place to stay and close to centre of Bowness.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 January 2024
Ellen
United KingdomMay Cottage is situated in Bowness & is two minutes away from shops, bars, restaurants & the beautiful lake Windermere. Simon & Joan were wonderful hosts. Nothing was too much trouble. There were great little added extras, packs of tissues, cotton pads, a biscuit jar and not forgetting the complimentary 2 hour pass for the most beautiful Spa which is a couple of minutes walk away which all made our stay over New Year so memorable. And the breakfast was just delicious! I would highly recommend May Cottage. We left yesterday feeling like we have two new friends in Simon & Joan!
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 1 January 2024
Sharon
United KingdomNothing.
Simon and Joan are a lovely friendly couple, perfect hosts. The room was just what we needed, with added extras, plenty of tea, coffee biscuits and milk. Breakfast was gorgeous. We were a couple of minutes away from the village ( No steep hills). We also used the spa a couple of minutes walk away. Forgot to mention how comfortable the bed and pillows were, will definitely be back.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 29 December 2023
John
United KingdomFantastic place, very welcoming, excellent location, brilliant breakfast.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Vicky
United KingdomNothing
Great location a few mins walk from Bowness, clean and comfortable room, amazing, friendly staff who made us feel so welcome and helped dig our car out of the snow the following day
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 October 2023
Stuart
United KingdomNothing - it was perfect!
Perfectly situated to access lake Windermere, as well as the towns of Bowness on Windermere, Windermere and Ambleside. Parking at the rear, with Comfortable rooms, with everything you need, including an awesome shower! Simon and Joan were the perfect hosts - helpful and knowledgable. Plus, their cooked breakfasts are gorgeous.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 28 September 2023
Jon
United KingdomNothing
just brill thanks
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 9 September 2023
Tracey
United KingdomN/a
Comfy beds. Excellent breakfast and you get what you asked for (crispy bacon). Great location. Simon is a treasure trove of local information. Bonus of team and coffee facilities and biscuits
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Tim
NetherlandsWe’ve had a wonderful stay at May Cottage. Simon was very helpful, telling us everything we needed to know about the area, making us superb breakfasts and being a great host who was always in for a nice chat. We would definitely book May Cottage again if we’re in the area. You can’t go wrong here. Thank you so much for everything, Master of poached eggs.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 August 2023
Donna
United KingdomNothing
Fantastic stay at May Cottage, breakfast was so tasty and lots of choice, which you wouldn’t get from a hotel. Excellent location for walking into town. Hosts were really welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 27 July 2023
Mike
United KingdomEverything was great
Joan and Simon are excellent hosts, full of little recommendations for walks food and destinations to visit whilst with them. The room was spotless and had everything in there that we needed for our stay. If we come back up to the lakes, we will definitely stay there again. Best wishes for the future. Thanks for looking after us Michael & Trish Southport
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 27 June 2023
Christine
United KingdomWide range of breakfast food. Served beautifully. Friendly hosts. Room laid out well. Bathroom, excellent shower, pleasing extras. Very good towels. Excellent location. Easy walking distance to reach centre of town
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 20 June 2023
Sandra
United KingdomThe owners,Simon&Joan,are wonderful hosts. They make you feel very welcome and are very helpful about places to go and see.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 12 June 2023
Leomarchio
ItalyBreakfast is late-ish (8:45). Totally understandable as everything is done by Simon and Joan, but perhaps might not be suitable if your plan is a early start for a big hike (for example). In any case, not a deal breaker at all.
Fantastic stay at the cottage. Simon and Joan made us feel very welcome and recommended a few activities that we really enjoyed. The rooms were cosy but spacious with a big bathroom. Food at breakfast was excellent.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 May 2023
Rob
United KingdomLocation very central for lake and bowness pubs/restaurants/shops. Best cooked breakfast ever. Simon and Joan very friendly and helpful. Accommodation couldn’t have been more ideal
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 22 May 2023
Joanne
United KingdomBrilliant location with parking. Great hosts and a lovely comfortable room with everything you need and more. Hearty breakfast with lots of choice. Would definitely recommend
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 12 May 2023
Suzi
United Kingdomnothing
quiet central property, walking distance from some attractions and many great restaurants. room was very comfortable, everywhere spotlessly clean and breakfast delicious and plentiful. Joan and Simon very friendly and helpful hosts, who pointed us in the right direction for trips and meals. I do not hesitate in highly recommending them. thank you for an excellent stay and good luck for a successful season. Suzi & Peter
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 8 May 2023
Antoaneta
United KingdomWonderful, friendly hosts with great attention to details. Great location and breakfast, comfortable room and beds. Everything was excellent for us. Happy to visit again.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 1 May 2023
Ben
United KingdomFantastic place to stay! Joan and Simon were lovely hosts, great room and delicious breakfast. Would highly recommend!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Bethany
United KingdomWe wish our stay in the Lake District lasted longer!
Joan and Simon are fantastic hosts - attentive, caring and punctual. The bed was amazingly comfy, breakfast was divine and the spa access was such an amazing extra to have!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 24 April 2023
Stevopam
United KingdomNothing.
Breakfast excellent, set us up for the day.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 16 April 2023
Wales
United KingdomN/A
Joan and Simon were lovely and couldn't do enough to help and had lots of local knowledge. The room was really comfortable with a spacious bathroom and the breakfast was top notch!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 6 March 2023
Andrew
United KingdomSimon and Joan were the perfect host's with a lovely home, quiet and very comfortable, with a superb shower amd breakfast. We will not hesitate to book again.
Stayed in March 2023
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