Fellside Lodge, Bowness-On-Windermere

This was the first family holiday that we have had in a long time. On top of that it was the first holiday for our four dogs and I can honestly say we booked the best place for everyone and one of the best places Ive ever stayed. When we arrived the lodge was absolutely stunning, the pictures that are on the advert are exactly what it is like in person. All the rooms are very spacious, the beds were comfy, the kitchen is well stocked with everything you could ask for. Plenty of pans, utensils, cutlery and crockery. The dog showerbath is great and weve all come away wanting one at our homes. The owners have plenty of dog towelscovers that are free to use. The outside space is great, plenty of seating, a BBQ to use and the best thing of all a hot tub which was great to relax at the end of a day exploring. Its location is very easy to find by car and its only 10 minutes walk from the centre of BownessOnWindermere which is great. Far enough away to not hear the busy centre but not too far to walk. We have already been looking at rebooking for next year and I can say for certain that we will be returning in the near future. Would highly recommend to anyone that is wanting a holiday with their four legged friends.

We had a superb week in Fellside Lodge, 6 adults, one toddler and 4 dogs! Kitchen excellently equipped. Lucky with weather and able to use the bbq, although unable to find any bbq tools! We were aware that there were stairs but we had to be extra vigilant with our grandson particularly between dining room and kitchen. Dogs made use of the dog bath. All in all an excellent property, we would hope to return.

We had a lovely short stay at Fellside Lodge. The cottage is so picturesque and full of charm and character with nice modern touches and attention to detail throughout. The dog wash and hot tub were great touches. Its perfectly positioned and just a 5 minute stroll into bustling Bowness. A slight issue after our stay was handled promptly and professionally by both the property owner and Karen from Sykes customer services. We look forward to visiting again and wouldnt hesitate in recommending Fellside Lodge.

Would very happily recommend this cottage to anyone but particularly those with dogs. The owners have created a very warm and welcoming space. The bedrooms are very comfortable, the kitchen is very well equipped and the living spaces are perfect. It was beautifully clean and the hot tub is a lovely treat to enjoy after being out in the fresh air. Loved it.

Lovely cottage. There was a time when logs were provided at a small cost. Now its source your own? Not a fan of the leather sofas in the living room as the room was always a bit cold and they felt chilly. Some bits and pieces needed a bit of maintenance. Lovely cottage though. Short walk into town. Fabulous jacuzzi. Big enough for four adults. Nice bedroom downstairs so my daughter and her boyfriend had privacy. Very well equipped kitchen for cooking. Totally brilliant dog washing facilities in the basement. Although watch out for the very hairy stairs that are very deep indeed. The agent rectified a couple of small things that needed attention on arrival. We would definitely go back. Very satisfied.

Arrived later in the day due to the weather but the cottage lifted our spirits immediately. The layout and the standard of the property helped make our long weekend very enjoyable. Good base from which to get around and make the most of the Lakeland scenery.

It is a beautiful cottage and was very warm and comfortable. Its in a great location and we all loved the hot tub.I particularly loved the free standing bath in my bedroom. Dogs enjoyed many walks and the log fires. We all agreed that wed love to return to the area and would choose fellside lodge as the perfect holiday accommodation.

Such a beutiful homely cottage, perfect location ! ! Beds were super comfy and spotless

We had an amazing weekend here with friends. We loved the cottage which was beautifully decorated with lots of doggy pictures and accessories, books and games available to use. There are a few steps to some of the rooms. The cellar was a great place to clean the dog after muddy walks easily accessible from the back door. We all loved relaxing in the hot tub. We would love to return again. Thank you.

I am not a fan of publishing negative feedback when issues remain unresolved, however given the time frame passed since our stay and lack of meaningful update from Sykes I feel I have been left with no choice. We chose to stay over the Christmas period for a week. Indeed this was the first time that we have ever stayed away from home over Christmas. Positives communication prior to stay, initial impressions of the cottage, amenities, lovely welcome pack and level of dog friendliness of the accommodation, which aside from some of the steps mainly the uncovered ones from the dining area to the kitchen which one of my dogs had real difficulties with really is unrivalled over anywhere else we have stayed. Negatives upon arrival we noted a completely loose kitchen plinth laying on the floor, a leaking downstairs ensuite radiator and that Sky was not working on either Smart TV. I reported these issues on that first evening via the Sykes app. Non of these issues were an emergency so did not warrant a call to the emergency number provided, and I assumed Sykes would be in contact the next day. This however did not happen despite me contacting them on numerous occasions via the same message thread chasing an update and being mindful that given our stay included both Christmas day and Boxing day there was a good chance that staffing would be at a minimum. Cleanliness whilst the cottage was generally clean, by the first morning my dad reported to me having to clean the upstairs shower tray due to it being blocked with hair and other detritus that would have caused it to overflow if left unattended. Oven on Christmas day we were cooking a full meal and as such used both gas ovens. The oven to the right kept going out while we were trying to cook, leading to us having to swap items around to ensure everything was cooked properly and a delay in our meal. Outdoor area there is a real lack of lighting on the courtyard particularly by the two steps leading down to the back gate. There are signs that the slabs become slippy when wet, however treatment of the green algae will assist significantly with minimising this. There are also signs for hot tub maintainence, however to our knowledge it was only attended to once during our stay. Sky TV neither Sky Box worked for the duration of the stay. The box in the living room was constantly whirring, and simply did not work. Luckily the TV's are Smart and we could log into Netflix and Prime, however if you do not have these accounts then watching the TV is going to be difficult. It's a facility that simply shouldn't be advertised if they consistently don't work noted issue on another review. It was Christmas week, and clearly we wanted to watch filmsfestive programmes during our stay. If some of these issues with the boxes are down to lack of system updates these should be checked as part of the cottage reset prior to new customers staying. Sykes response I finally received a reply on the last full day of my holiday. No apology, basically blaming me for not making contact via phone, as apparently phone calls were being prioritised over the festive period. If this was true, then it should have been published on the website auto reply. Since my return I have had to chase for updates any person I have spoken to seems fairly uninterested in the issues raised, and no meaningful apology has been offered over the seemingly standard 50 refund and send some photos of the issues of a non working oven, and a non working Sky box!. I have also been made aware of a recent BBC consumer affairs programme which highlighted similar bad customer experiences. So to summarise, with better maintaince the cottage would be amazing, however I would not choose to book any future holidays with Sykes.

Fellside Lodge was such a cosy place to stay. The kitchendining area was so sociable we loved it. Cosy little reading room and beautiful log fires. Beds were very comfortable. All baby items were very high quality and even had brand new packaged sheets if we wanted to use them. The dog facilities were amazing. It was a perfect weekend, despite the weather

A lovely cottage that has been beautifully renovated to a high standard. It is located up a hill just a short walk to the centre of Bowness however still feels quiet and private. There are shops, bars and restaurants within easy reach. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you would need if you choose to cook. The three lovely bedrooms are all a good size with comfortable beds, 2 with ensuites and one main bathroom. In the snug there is an interesting selection of books and games. I loved the large utility room and had been excited about using the doggy bath, however there is no way I could have got my old dog down the steep steps. The outdoor space is safe and securely enclosed. The hotcold outdoor doggy shower was useful. We have one at home but was a first for us in a rental property. The hot tub was the hit of our stay and we were in it each evening. Just be aware that there are a lot of steps in this property and if you have an older dog they may struggle with the Amtico flooring. Having said that it is by far the most doggy friendly place we have stayed.

Where do I start! My hubby and 2 adult children with partners stayed for 3 nights last weekend. I truly didnt want to leave! Its the first time weve take the kids back to the lakes since they were much younger. The property was so much more than we imagined. Kitchen was amazing, we were doing a come dine with me and were amazed at everything provided, incredible! Downstairs living areas were so comfortable, log burners very welcome. Bedrooms and bathrooms were incredible, we felt as if we were in a 5 hotel. Beds incredibly comfortable. Downstairs utility with washer and dryer plus dog washing, which we didnt actually need to use these but very well equipped. Outside area lovely and secluded, hot tub accommodated all of us comfortably. Just 10 minutes walk from the centre made it a perfect base to walk to or visit surrounding areas. I would definitely recommend this property!

We had a fantastic week with four adults and four dogs! The house was immaculate and had everything you could possibly need for your stay there! We all absolutely loved the house and the hot tub was amazing. Bowness town centre was just a short walk down the hill and we had a couple of great nights in the Arts Bar. We had such a great time and the house was a home from home it was brilliant so much so we have booked to go there again in May 2025

Fantastic place. 6 adults, 2 infants & 2 small dogs, ample space and comfort. Amenities are endless. Having access to the garage to store our roof box and bars in for the week was brilliant. Literally a home from home, none of the family wanted to leave and we are already looking at returning next year hopefully!

The most beautiful lodge, plenty of space and perfectly situated to enable you to walk into town. Everything provided and lots of it kitchen well stocked with utensils plates glasses etc which was refreshing. BBQ wasn't cleaned out from previous renters though so had to scrub to be able to use it but that was only a small negative. Totally catered for dogs! Which we loved.Dog walking book in the lodge was a godsend thank you. Didnt use dog facilities in the cellar as our dog has bad hips so was too steep for him but washed him outside with hose tap supplied. Definitely recommend this beautiful place felt very much like home from home so settled immediately.

Had a great week, beautiful cottage

Comfortable and spacious property, well equipped. Hot tub nice to go in at end of day . Only downside our dog got through railings around hot tub ended up on garage roof, think that needs looked at

I stayed at Fellside Lodge with my family and their dog. It was perfect for all of us. We all enjoyed the hot tub. It was clean and tidy with lots of space for us all. The kitchen cupboards had ample appliances, mugs and glasses etc and all was of an excellent quality. Its a beautiful house and right near the pubs shops and lake. We had lovely walks near by. I would thoroughly recommend it. Thank you.

Fantastic place to stay dog friendly only 5min walk to pubs etc . Will rebook to stay again

We had a bad time as our dog had a leg injury, we tried to change date but you would not allow us too. We could not find the walk that was in the notes. As the dog could not walk, we had to drive down to the lake every morning, very early for the dog to do his business. He would not go into the patio area. I also thought it smelled of dog urine.The cottage was lovely and would recommend, I don't think its suitable for dogs re garden area. We only stayed for 4 nights as worried about our dog.

Perfectly located cottage with everything we needed for a great stay. Never been in a self catering with so many mugs and glasses. Super dog friendly with a great layout. Thanks for sharing your beautiful house. Lots of good walks, good food and hot tub time for the teenagers. Only minor thoughts would be a pizza cutter would be useful and the steps to the hot tub are very wobbly.

We had a fab stay! The cottage was beautiful, clean and a short walk into town! Would 100 come back again.

This cottage was perfect for our stay on our family break with our dog. The description was accurate and the location was superb for walking into Bowness. The Hot tub was great for some family time without phones and the dog wash was a huge bonus. There are a lot of steps, in this property and different levels, but we loved it. We would definitely stay here again on our next visit to the lakes. Thank you for letting out this beautiful property.

Great house very cosy and a nice size for 6 adults. Loved how you could walk into the village. Hot tub was nice after a long day.

Absolutely loved this cottage. Well equipped and everything to a very high standard. Hot tub is fantastic and well maintained. Location was perfect and we especially loved how the dogs were so welcomed and well catered for. We enjoyed our stay so much and have already booked for next year !

Excellent accommodation for a family of 6. Facilities were very good. Location ideal for both Windermere and Lake District generally. Would definitely recommend and will probably return ourselves in near future. Couple of maintenance issues note left in property, and property in need of redecoration now, but did not detract from our enjoyment and ambience. Hot tub big hit. Property description possibly needs to make clear that there are a lot of steps inside and outside.

Lovingly restored cottage in an excellent location. Everything we needed for a Christmas break with family. Bowness a very manageable walk away. We like to find new places to visit and rarely stay in a cottage twice. I might make an exception with Fellside Lodge. Already found myself browsing next years availability! Thanks

Absolutely stunning property and was fitted out with everything we could imagine. Loved the dogbenefittingfriendly rules and would certainly return. Even closer to the centre than we imagined making our stay even better. Cant fault it one bit & have recommended to all friends and family. Thank you!

Brilliant property, thoroughly enjoyed it, and so did the dogs.

This was an amazing cottage, we all loved how homely and quirky it was. We could not have asked for a more cosy place to stay for a weekend with friends. A short walk to local bars and shops, the hot tub was amazing and I love how much the owner loves animals. We loved it so much we have booked for next year. A 12 pm check out would be better

Fellside Lodge was like a home from home for us during our stay in Bowness on Windermere. The location was brilliant as the cottage is a stones throw from the centre of town but also tucked away up a little street so not noisy at night etc. The property itself was lovely, very cosy and well well equipped. It is a really beautiful cottage and I would definitely stay there again. Clare, the owner, clearly loves dogs as there is everything you need and more at the property, for example dog bowls, dog shampoo etc etc. Sykes Cottages were also very good in terms of communication and instructions for keys etc. I would rent a holiday cottage from Sykes again.

Much better in real life. Very dog friendly the dog wash was amazing. Well equipped kitchen, hot tub great. Very pleased and would certainly stay here again.

Fantastic house, perfect location. The facilities for the dogs were great, blankets etc and the washing area made life easy.

We absolutely loved our stay at Fellside Lodge it is such a beautiful property with everything we could have wanted. The location is fantastic just a 510 minute walk into central bowness. We would highly recommend Fellside Lodge. Our only disappointment now on returning home is that we simply cannot afford to go again next year, we immediately went online to book again but the price rise for the same time next year is just too much.

Just returned from a weeks stay and it is definitely a place to book. Loved every minute, not a bad word to say! Large spacious cottage! Dogs well equipped for and even it being a doggy friendly cottage would would never know its spotless. Had a super sunny week and still used the hottub. Will definitely be booking again.

We had a lovely stay at Fellside Lodge, we loved the supply of maps and books which ment we didn't have to buy any to find walks we wanted to do, kitchen was well equipped with a big fridge freezer this helped as we feed our dogs a raw based diet so we where able to keep it all freshfrozen, the BBQ, hot tube and dog bath was an added nice touch, lots of towls blankets and dog bowls which was also nice the owners have said they have been renevating it so a couple of wear and tear bits like kitchen cubored ect but you expect that in a rented hoilday home, loved all the mugs as we love drinking tea, and the attention to detail on what the owners have already done to the cottage, We loved the lay out of this cottage, being a family of 4 and a couple without children we where able to seperate the family upstairs in the two bedrooms and couple downstairs which worked really well, very dog friendly cottage with dogs being able to stay in the rooms, a pet hate of mine is dogs only alowed in kitchenliving area, as i feel this can make it worse when their in a new enviroment even though mine are normally in the kitchen at home, so to be able to have them sleep in the room at least for the first night so they know they are safe was an added bonus, only thing i always say is we took our dogs with us everywhere but we did some extreame climbs and the dogs where exhusted, so would have been nice towards the end of our stay if we could left them for an hour of two if we new they where settled and ok, why we went for dinner, but we took them instead as it states not to leave them in the cottage unattended, ours are pretty good once they get settled after day 3 as we stay in many cottages and most have this rule but sometimes we like dinner without them, so that may have been better for them to catch up on sleep but we equally understand the rule and why its in place. So really only downside was that skyes contated us mid week of our stay to say we are being charged for dog mess in the garden, however we didnt pick up the message until 6pm once we came down from the mountines, and I was incredible diaspointed that evening after having a nice day, we sat down for dinner to then read and recive an email and a voice message to state this, and I was equally upset as we are always quite respectful where we stay and always clean up after our stays and equally our dogs wouldn't go to the toilet at the cottage at all and we found we had to walk them down the road to get them to do a wee, so this suprised us, but I couldn't call to find out what acturlly has happened or what we had done until the morning as they where then closed, then in the morning I contacted skyes and it was an error from head office, and we where contacted instead of someone else by accident, however I was worrying all night that we had upset the owners in someway as I'm a worrier. Accidents happen, just put a bit of a downer on our lovely day that's all. we loved that the owners had irish setters and possibly show at crufts, as I've started to show my golden retriver, so its lovely to see the breed around the house but also we love the setters. Overall thank you for a lovely stay we had gorgeous weather and our first time in the lakes celebrating a wedding anniversary and my Birthday!, its absolutely beautiful, with a lovely cottage to come back to, so thank you. X

We had a wonderful family holiday at this pet friendly holiday cottage. Everything that you could think of was thought of. The decoration of the property was beautiful. We particularly loved the book selection on the bookshelf. The bedrooms were very comfortable beds were outstanding clean and airy. The bathrooms were very clean. The only thing that was a little bit of a problem was that only half of the very large oven was working, however, managed to get round this. It was so wonderful to stay at a holiday property and feel completely relaxed with our pets. When we return to the lakes, we will be coming back and recommending this lovely home to friends and family.

Lovely cottage would stay again