Gilson

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Scored 7.6
Rated good

Staff

7.5
  • The entire place is yours
  • 969 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • View
  • Pets allowed
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking on site

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Holiday home with barbecue near Lake Windermere

Elegant Accommodation: Gilson in Ambleside offers a 5-star holiday home experience with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Modern Amenities: The property features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, oven, stovetop, toaster, and electric kettle. Additional amenities include a washing machine, hairdryer, TV, and a comfortable seating area. Local Attractions: Located 2.4 km from Lake Windermere and 2.7 km from Hill Top, Gilson is also close to Grizedale Forest (6 km) and Coniston Water (17 km). Leeds Bradford International Airport is 117 km away. Activities and Surroundings: Guests can enjoy golfing, fishing, cycling, and boating in the surrounding area.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
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Property highlights

Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The place inside was gorgeous - so well thought out and designed. We loved the view over the water, it was very calm and relaxing. The place is bright and the hosts were helpful. We loved it.”
Mike
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Hamper was a nice touch. Views from rooms excellent. Good layout and well stocked.”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property was in a quiet location, very peaceful and relaxing.”
Taseen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean and very good layout with all amenities like dishwasher, washing machine and parking space. Spacious and comfy home for two people.”
Bethany
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“the property was bigger than I expected! very clean and very well presented on arrival!”
Lindsay
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“fabulous location, wonderful views, walks 'on tap' the bed, the facilities and the gorgeous baskets of generous gifts left was a beautiful gesture - I would return (if the check in time changes)”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,542 reviews from 20816 properties
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Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

Gilson is a superb end-terrace cottage set on the site of the Freshwater Biological Association, one mile from the village of Far Sawrey, close to Bowness-on-Windermere. This cottage sleeps two people and has a king-size double, a shower room and an open plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony. Outside there's roadside parking for one car. Gilson is a wonderful, luxury retreat with plenty to do within this part of the Lake District National Park and in the wider area. Please note: This property have a good house keeping bond of 75Please note: This property has a check in time of 4pm

Neighbourhood information

The village of Far Sawrey has a pub/restaurant, whilst Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is ‘Hill Top’, once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages. Footpaths lead from the grounds to the village and Claife Heights - a noted beauty spot of forests and tarns. Watersports are close at hand on Windermere, along with Lake Cruises and the majestic Wray Castle to admire. Fishing can be enjoyed on nearby Esthwaite Water and, of course, fell walking.

Language spoken

English

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House rules

Gilson takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.