Quirky Cottage, Cosy Grade II listed 2 bed apartment Troutbeck Bridge

I loved the quirkiness of Quirky Cottage, my partner didn't (he's an engineer and there is not a straight line to be found!). Well equipped kitchen had everything we needed and there was plenty space for us as a couple (we used bedroom 2 as a dressing room!). Next to a lovely pub! Super handy for bus stops going both directions (I'd advise bussing into Bowness if you are going there as parking during peak summer season is not easy and the bus is perfect!) and you can have a wine with lunch and not worry about driving back (and re-parking... see below!)

Parking is difficult - the parking spaces we were advised to park in were usually full so we had to park across a busy road. It wasn't far and we managed as 2 adults, but with kids and all the extra luggage they require might make this difficult to carry everything you need from the car to the cottage. Just be aware parking is not available at the door (even to unload) We were going to a wedding and struggled to press our outfits with the tiny table top ironing board provided. A full size would have been better. On the first morning, there was no hot water, total panic as we were attending a family wedding. I had to have a cold shower before going to hairdresser, we did manage to fix this ourselves after realizing the boiler had de-pressurised and needed topped up. We called the housekeeper for help, she asked the owner to call us but we fixed it ourselves before they called back. The grounds around the cottage would be unsuitable for anyone unsteady on their feet, fine for us but the path was uneven and gravelly. In fact the whole cottage has an uneven floor, again didn't really bother us but might be an issue for some....

Quirky

No parking at property, quite a walk from road in rain and with luggage, uphill. Surprised no one has mentioned this. Weekend mornings, parking 10 min walk away due to school football matches. House backs onto Busy road (main road into Lakes), noise in bedrooms (single glazed).

Unforgettable stay, big thanks to the host for the support at anytime. This is the place really needed for a family vacation, cottage very nice experience. Definitely will be my place in Windermare for the next visit, very nice cottage smell. The lake a bit far but public buss around the area

Noting at all

Excellent location, with lots to explore around the place. Excellent parking space available very close to the property.

The cottage was cute and nicely furnished with everything we needed. Would not be suitable for 2 couples.

There was nowhere to park. We looked around for an hour and a half and eventually had to park in stinging nettles and brambles. The outside area was nothing like the pictures, unkept garden weeds everywhere, dirty table and chairs with full ashtray, completely overlooked by 4 cottages a couple of meters away, no privacy at all.

very quickly - incredibly thick walls