We liked the description and rate, so we booked two nights. We arrived by bus from Windermere. It was a short, uphill walk (about 10-minutes). We were greeted by the two hard-working owners and brought right to room number 2. It’s charming cottage (shabby chic) décor, with descent mattress and sheets, comfy pillows and cozy comforter. The only windows are the sky light and in the bathroom. There’s a fancy shower with several water jets and nice-enough towels in the bathroom.
The breakfast room is charming. The food and service are done right. The coffee is served in French presses and the tea in cute tea pots. The house was full, yet the meals were served right away.
Bowness on the Windermere is a quaint little town on the lake. However, there is a serious traffic and pedestrian congestion problem. We visited Easter week during glorious sunny weather. I imagine that it is probably over-crowded and less charming in the summer. There are several shops, restaurants, pubs and tea rooms. We enjoyed our meals.
We bought the day long pass for the boats and cruised all over the lake. The four mile walk from Kray’s Castle back to Bowness is spectacular.
If we make it back to the Lake District, we will probably stay in Keswick or Grasmere. But , if we stay in Bowness, we will go back to the Virginia Cottage.