Guests say
High Brow offers an excellent location in the heart of Bowness, making it ideal for exploring Windermere and the Lake District. Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and comfort of the flat, as well as the convenience of parking. The property is well-equipped for self-catering stays, though some guests noted a lack of basic supplies and minor maintenance issues. Overall, the apartment provides a pleasant and practical base for families and couples, with easy access to local attractions, shops, and restaurants.
Most guests found the property very clean and comfortable, though a few mentioned areas such as under the sofa needing more attention. The overall impression is positive, with only minor lapses reported.
The location is frequently described as brilliant, excellent, and ideal for exploring Bowness and Windermere, with easy access to shops, restaurants, and attractions. Parking is also highlighted as a major benefit.
Guests generally found the flat comfortable and well-suited for families or small groups. Some mentioned noise from neighbouring flats and minor issues with the shower, but overall comfort levels were high.
The flat is well-equipped for self-catering, but several guests noted a lack of basic supplies (toilet paper, bin liners, kitchen towels) and minor maintenance issues (weak shower, slippery bath, broken bathroom door). Parking is a valued facility.
Some guests appreciated small touches like hand soap and towels, but many noted the absence of welcome packs or basic kitchen essentials. While some amenities are provided, gifts or welcome packages are not guaranteed.
About this property
Centrally located in the picturesque and popular lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere, in the stunning Lake District National Park.. 17 steps to entrance.
All on the
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 40" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Dining area:
Dining room.
Kitchen area:
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Kitchen area:
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electric oil-filled heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack.. Residents’ car park (not allocated); unloading at the door. No smoking.. Enjoying an enviable position in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere, this contemporary, first floor apartment is the perfect base for families and couples who like to have everything right on their doorstep. Situated at Quarry Rigg, High Brow offers spacious and thoughtfully laid out accommodation. This cosy apartment has all the creature comforts one needs for their self-catering holiday and it makes the ideal base from which to explore the central and southern lakes. The bright, open plan living/dining space incorporates a contemporary fitted kitchen and has views of Lake Windermere, which is just a 3-4 minute walk from the apartment. There are two comfortable bedrooms and a family bathroom which completes the accommodation.
Being so central means that you can enjoy all of the town’s shops, bars, cafés and restaurants without having to negotiate town centre traffic and parking charges. Whilst the apartment is well equipped for self-catering, it is hard not to be tempted by all the nice cafés and restaurants which are all within a few minutes’ walk, and offer many different cuisines including Thai, Indian and Chinese. In addition to the wide variety of eateries, there is a traditional cinema and Bowness-on-Windermere is also home to the World of Beatrix Potter attraction which families with young children will adore. Other family friendly places to visit include the South Lakes Safari Zoo, Lakes Aquarium, Lakeland Motor Museum and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam Railway. Grizedale Forest also makes for a great day out with plenty of trails, mountain biking, Segways and the Go Ape treetop adventure. Whilst there is plenty in Bowness-on-Windermere to keep everyone happy, there are so many other interesting places within easy reach including Ambleside, Kendal, Hawkshead, Cartmel and Ulverston.
With so much to see and do within easy reach, High Brow is the ideal destination for families and couples seeking a comfortable and accessible base in the Lake District National Park. Shop, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Additional pet(s) may be welcome at an additional charge.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
Reviews (18)
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Valerie Wilson
Always provide a welcome package or remove it from list of amenities. Provide shower gel, and more then one roll of loo paper. Towels and all other amenities were excellent. Thank you for promptly coming out and resolving our heating problem. We had a lovely cosy stay.
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Confirmed Guest
Ideally situated in Bowness on Windermere for visiting the Lake District.Stairs up to the apartment which is well kept & tidy. Provision of extras…hand soap, bin liner, toilet paper was appreciated. Car parking was a bonus.
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Confirmed Guest
On arriving we discovered that the ice box of the fridge was filled with ice packs of some disposable type that had frozen solid in there so we had to defrost it and remove them before we could use it. As usual in these places no one has bothered to clean under the sofa in probably years. The window in the bathroom does not lock shut and opens wide to a massive drop below, so not great for people with young children possibly. The bathroom door is semi broken and needs replacing as it has split and drops off the hinge meaning you need to lift it with the handle to close it. Overall the flat is clean in the obvious way that it should be, and it has the things you need in the kitchen to be self catering without feeling like your missing anything essential although another chopping board wouldn't go amiss. Location wise its great for everything that the area has to offer, although it is quite noisy in the evenings as Bowness is a busy area and you can sometimes hear people in other flats in the complex.We regularly didn't get a space in the car park at the rear of the building, perhaps because it is a completely unsecured area and anyone can park there who knows about it. On the whole we were happy with the High Brow flat, but some attention to detail of things that are easy fixes would have resulted in a better score. Great views from the flat.