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Pheasants Folly, Windermere

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4

Pheasants Folly is a detached four-bedroom Lakeland home perched on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere. This hillside property delivers spectacular panoramic lake views from multiple rooms. The home features stylish interiors with a woodburning stove and three Smart TVs with soundbar.

The eastern Lake Windermere area offers direct access to lakeside walks and water activities. Bowness and Windermere towns sit 5. 4 miles away with shops and restaurants. The sloping garden provides outdoor dining space overlooking the water.

Accommodation includes a super-king bedroom with en-suite shower, a king-size zip/link bedroom (converts to twin) with en-suite shower, plus two additional king-size and super-king zip/link bedrooms.

 

About Pheasants Folly

Pheasants Folly is a detached four-bedroom Lakeland home perched on the eastern shores of Lake Windermere. This hillside property delivers spectacular panoramic lake views from multiple rooms. The home features stylish interiors with a woodburning stove and three Smart TVs with soundbar.

The eastern Lake Windermere area offers direct access to lakeside walks and water activities. Bowness and Windermere towns sit 5.4 miles away with shops and restaurants. The sloping garden provides outdoor dining space overlooking the water.

Accommodation includes a super-king bedroom with en-suite shower, a king-size zip/link bedroom (converts to twin) with en-suite shower, plus two additional king-size and super-king zip/link bedrooms. The property has a main bathroom with bath and a ground floor cloakroom. The kitchen houses an electric range cooker with double oven and five-ring hob. A dedicated games room features an air hockey and pool table with lake views.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction (5.4 miles, 15 minutes) entertains families. Windermere Golf Club sits nearby. Ambleside (8.7 miles, 20 minutes) offers mountain access. Gilpin restaurant serves afternoon tea locally.

Pheasants Folly suits families and groups wanting space and entertainment. The games room keeps everyone occupied while those views never disappoint.

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Pheasants Folly Attractions & Days Out

Explore the wonderful attractions and activities surrounding Pheasants Folly during your stay. Find the best places to visit and things to do in the local area, all conveniently organised by distance and type. Charming villages to lively and exciting attractions - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Browse through our categories including attractions, walks & outdoor activities, shopping destinations and handy tips on getting around. Plan your perfect day out. Whether you're looking for family fun, romantic experiences, or pet-friendly adventures, this cottage provides an ideal base to explore Cumbria's fantastic days out. Click on any attraction for more detailed information including address, opening times and visitor tips.

The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 5.2 miles
LA23 1LA
Windermere Lakeside Path
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3PW
Claife Heights Woodland Walk
Distance: 4.2 miles
LA22 0LP
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 5.6 miles
LA23 1DX
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 3BT
Windermere Ferry
Distance: 3.1 miles
LA22 0LP
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 4.8 miles
LA23 3NB
Brockhole Visitor Centre
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 1LJ
The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 3BX
Windermere Lake Cruises
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 3HQ
Blackwell Arts & Crafts House
Distance: 2.8 miles
LA23 3JT
Orrest Head Viewpoint
Distance: 5.2 miles
LA23 1LA
Windermere Lakeside Path
Distance: 3.5 miles
LA23 3PW
Claife Heights Woodland Walk
Distance: 4.2 miles
LA22 0LP
Windermere Town Centre
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 1AF
Booths Supermarket Windermere
Distance: 5.6 miles
LA23 1DX
Bowness Village Shops
Distance: 5.4 miles
LA23 3BT
Windermere Ferry
Distance: 3.1 miles
LA22 0LP
Windermere Golf Club
Distance: 4.8 miles
LA23 3NB
Brockhole Visitor Centre
Distance: 4.5 miles
LA23 1LJ

Is Pheasants Folly Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The dedicated games room with air hockey and pool table provides hours of entertainment. The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction sits 5.4 miles away with interactive displays. Brockhole Visitor Centre offers adventure playgrounds and treetop walks 4.5 miles from the property. Lake Windermere provides opportunities for boat trips and water activities. The large sloping garden gives space for outdoor play.
For Couples
Pheasants Folly offers romantic lake views from the dining room and sitting room. The woodburning stove creates intimate evenings while the snug provides a quiet reading spot. Two bedrooms feature en-suite facilities for privacy. Gilpin restaurant nearby serves afternoon tea. Lakeside walks start from the doorstep and Windermere's restaurants sit 5.4 miles away for dining out.
Pet Friendly
Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Pheasants Folly. The large sloping garden provides outdoor space though it's not fully secure so supervision is needed. Lakeside walks along Windermere's eastern shore start nearby. The property has hard floors in main areas for easy cleaning. Local paths and woodland trails offer excellent walking routes within minutes of the property.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Pheasants Folly

The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Located 2.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3NE

The Masons Arms

Located 1.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 3NR

Lakeside Cafe at Brockhole

Located 4.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA23 1LJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Pheasants Folly

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
No, Pheasants Folly does not have a hot tub. The property does feature a woodburning stove in the sitting room for cosy evenings.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome at Pheasants Folly. Please note the garden is not secure so supervision is required.
How many people does Pheasants Folly sleep?
The property sleeps eight guests across four bedrooms. Two bedrooms have en-suite showers and there's a main bathroom plus ground floor cloakroom.
What are the bedroom arrangements?
There's one super-king with en-suite, one king-size zip/link with en-suite that converts to twin, one king-size and one super-king zip/link. Two bedrooms can be configured as twins on request.
Is there parking available?
Yes, off-road parking for three cars is provided. The property is easily accessible from the main road network.
What facilities are in the kitchen?
The kitchen has an electric range cooker with double oven and five-ring hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer. A cafetiere is provided for coffee lovers.
What entertainment is available?
The games room features an air hockey and pool table with spectacular lake views. There are three Smart TVs throughout the property with a soundbar in the sitting room.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4pm and check-out is by 10am. Bed linen and towels are included in your rental.

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Pheasants Folly Reviews

Beautiful house in perfect location. Comfy big bedrooms gorgeous sitting room. Very well equipped kitchen and lovely large dining table so 8 people could easily eat together. Every room has a great view. We had 4 cars parking was possible in the space. We all enjoyed the stay. A Xmas tree would have been the only extra addition but we had brought our own table decorations and the host had left cocktail tools so we celebrated our first big family Xmas. Would love to visit again.
Lovely accommodation in an excellent location, we were a party of 8 adults and the house more that accommated us, plenty of room to spread out & enjoy the fantastic views or read etc. The facilities were very good allbeit one of the ensuite bathrooms was out of commission but we were assured that was being fixed. Communication was very good and directions to property excellent. You will need to drive to any pub, restaurant etc but as we self catered that was not an issue. We went into Windermere and Ambleside but did not spend much time as both were very busy and parking was tricky, with only 30 minutes allowed in some areas, plan ahead would be recommended. Kitchen was well stocked but would suggest that knives are sharpended as they were mainly blunt, apart from that we found everything adequate. Would certainly consider returning which is always the real test of satisfaction.
Pauline
This is the second time we have stayed here and sadly, it felt way short of ... This is the second time we have stayed here and sadly, it felt way short of expectations Sykes and the landlord are aware of our feedback already but we remain extremely disappointed we have holidayed through yourselves for a long time and this most definitely fell short of the usual familiar standards
Great hose beautiful views I do think that the garden needs some TLC Summer ... Great hose beautiful views I do think that the garden needs some TLC Summer house had rubbish left Table outside the patio was really dirty Pots need attention Unfortunately one of the showers was not in use so 5 of us had to share one decent shower Beds were really comfortable we did enjoy our stay and had some great meals out Highly recommended Gilpin Spice
Richard
Lovely property with amazing views and plenty of space. Very clean. Minor issue was small dishwasher for 8 people, but we had a wonderful week.
Mijanoor
We are unable to fault the cottage, it was very clean, comfortable, had all the necessary facilities, was spacious, amazing indoor and outdoor space, and we as a large family very much enjoyed the stay. I would certainly recommend and will rebook in the future.
Andrew
We had an excellent stay at Pheasants folley. We went as 2 families of 4 and the house was perfect. Plenty of space and well equipped. This may not be the best house for anybody with access issues as the house and garden are on multiple levels but for us with teenage kids it was perfect. The kitchen was very well equipped and clean. Handwash was provided in all bathrooms, washing up liquid and a cleaning kit in the kitchen, including a few dishwasher tablets and a couple of bin liners. You will need to take loo roll. It was only a short drive into WindermereBowness centre. There isnt really anywhere to walk from the door so for walkers you would need a short drive to get to walking point. The garden is fairly secure for dogs but not entirely, so if your dog is a wonderer I would suggest keeping a good eye on them. I would highly recommend and would stay again.
Although overall the 4 of us enjoyed our stay at Pheasants Folly and felt comfortable in the main, there were many things that were not to the standard we expected. As regular users of Sykes we always look for something special, with quality furnishings and luxury facilities, but despite the description and photos suggesting that was what we would get, there were numerous disappointments. Upon our arrival the first impressions of the paintwork on the exterior of the property were of it being run down. I do have photos of this The garden was largely inaccessible with no parasols to screen us from the sun, so were unable to make use of the outdoor seating area as we had planned. The loose slabs, tired pots and borders made the garden look uncared for. We were not told about the building work going on next door and the constant loud noise we would hear every week day . Although builders were very cooperative when we asked them to move their vehicles from our drive to enable access to our premises, there was never any apology or prior notification of the inconvenience, disruption & noise from the grounds of the property next door. The shower doors in both en suites did not fitclose so water escaped. The bathroom floors were soaked and with poorno ventilation there was an unpleasant smell in both rooms. The bedrooms were uncomfortably warm with no fans for cooling. Toilet roll holder hanging off the wall in one ensuite & towel holder hanging off the wall in downstairs cloakroom. Wall light not working in lounge, cushions, one sofa & throws were tired & well worn. Hallway window seats gave a miserable first impression. The kitchen utensils and oven trays were greasy. We had paid well in excess of 2000 for a week in early July & this is most definitely not the level we would have expected for that price range. We did make several attempts to phone Sykes at the beginning of the holiday to express our concerns but unfortunately never managed to get through to speak to anyone. It was such a shame to be so disappointed over so many aspects of our much anticipated holiday accommodation.
Katharine
Lovely house with fantastic views of Windermere Great family holiday
Such a beautiful property with amazing views. We absolutely loved our stay here and would definitely recommend! The house is decorated and furnished beautifully and we all felt super comfortable. The house was very clean but the only downside side was a few of the pots were dirty so we popped them in the dishwasher to be cleaned. I would also say there weren't enough sharp knives when cooking with there being only one. It would be beneficial for there to be a knife set and also a bread knife. However this wouldnt prevent us from staying again! Again we were so pleased with the property and it more than met our expectations.
Weve had a wonderful week at Pheasants Folly for my birthday. The property is beautiful and the views absolutely stunning. We saw daily changes in the view over lake Windermere from snow to mist and glorious sunshine. Fully equipped kitchen even an electric whisk we were able to bake ready for the Bake Off final. Some wood was available so we were able to light the fire on the snowy day and watch a Christmas movie. Games room is lovely with spectacular views and wildlife. We even saw a wood pecker. Easy reach to a wonderful spa, a nature reserve, lake side walks and Windermere town. Gilpin restaurant and lakeside was very close by too for afternoon tea. We all really enjoyed our stay. 3 generations together and we all felt very comfortable. Thank you! X
Had a lovely stay at Pheasants Folly, thank you. Size of property great for a family trip away and the views are spectacular. Comfy beds and so much space for us all. Feedback would be that the summer house needs repairing asap as there were broken panes of glass lying around which was not good with small child and dog. Also dishwasher is extremely small given size of property! Bin collection didnt happen as stated and only one bin outside. But overall a lovely stay and would recommend.
Graeme
House was lovely. The poolair hockey table went down a treat. Great space for all with wonderful views.
Pheasants Folly has an excellent location with fabulous views. The house was clean and well presented with a well equipped kitchen. The cupboards were completely bare, not even a tea bag. One shower leaked.
Wow, what an amazing place! We really enjoyed our stay here and would definitely book again in the future! Everything you need for a nice relaxing holiday is here. Many thanks
Lovely holiday home in an excellent location for exploring the Lake District. House as described and has everything you would need for your stay. Would definitely recommend this holiday home
Great stay, lovely base to explore the area Lovely property kept warm and gardens well maintained. The premises is ECO friendly for chemicals so would have liked to know that ahead of time as we had to go to booths to get some new dishwasher tablets
Claire
Absolutely loved Pheasants Folly we instantly felt relaxed! The view & surroundings were even more wonderful than we expected. Our favourite room was the sun room, but we found all the rooms to be comfortable & to have everything we needed. We had a Tesco delivery on our first night & the kitchen had everything we needed to store and cook our favourite meals. The bath filled with steaming hot water extremely quickly & the towels were lovely & large perfect after an afternoon Ghyll Scrambling. The bedrooms all had seating areas to enjoy the stunning views & the beds were very comfortable and huge!. Plenty of storage everywhere and we absolutely loved the decor & furnishings. We enjoyed the pool table maybe some board games provided would be a plus? We enjoyed the daily fly past of the jets over the lake at the perfect height to watch them through the picture windows fantastic!
A beautiful property with fabulous views out of each bedroom window. A real bonus having the pool table and air hockey. Would stay here again every time
Beautiful house, very clean and fabulous views. We had a lovely stay, thank you very much
Judith
It was perfect for our family get together. The property was beautiful and so tastefully decorated. We had two young children with us who didn't want to go out and happy playing in the snug and games room. I would definitely recommend
A stunning home over Windermere with beautiful views of the lake. A warm welcoming home with great amenities which was perfect for a February holiday. The modern interior with 4 gorgeous bedrooms made us settle in very quickly. The cosey living room and amazing extension was simply perfect. Already booked out next stay.
Alison
Lovely house in a great location with wonderful views. Everything we needed in the kitchen including big pans, blender and weighing scales! The beds were incredibly comfortable. Wed love to return.
Amazing house for family holiday. Amazing views and well equipped.
A wonderful cottage with excellent facilities and fabulous views!
Amazing holiday home, would definitely recommend and visit again!
Isabelle
We had a lovely time at the Pheasants Folly. The views were just stunning. Beautiful house, very clean with all necessities. We loved the pool table.
Leanne
We couldnt have asked for more at pheasants folley. We did not want to leave. Great views, very spacious, extremely clean and comfortable everything was spot on.
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