Dog Friendly Cottages in Cumbria

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Lynsey - Verified booking

  We have just got home from our stay at this beautiful lodge.

  We received an email from Nick and Marolyn prior to leaving for our holiday. It was full of very useful information. We received another email shortly after we arrived, in which the hosts were checking everything was ok and as expected. We greatly appreciated this extra care. The lodge itself is immaculate and beautifully presented. It has everything you need including a gorgeous fire (which we used one day after getting soaked in the rain), TV, wi-fi, fridge, freezer, washing machine, outdoor seating, to name but a few things. The shower had plenty of hot water for us all and didn't run out. The lake is only a short walk from the lodge and our daughters had a great time feeding the friendly ducks and swans, which were confident enough to eat from their hands! Duck food can be bought at a reasonable price in various shops in Windermere. Our daughters also enjoyed making use of the onsite pool. We had such a lovely stay and couldn't have asked for anything more. Thank you Nick and Marolyn for providing such beautiful accommodation and making our stay so comfortable. I would recommend this lodge to anyone and we will certainly be back!

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• Ron - Verified booking

  I have attempted twice to contact owner prior to giving feedback to Sykes.

  On departure day we searched around to look for owner to inform him of the issues we were concerned about and we also left a letter on the table in Muncaster View. I have today sent a text but to no avail. The following issues were of concern to us: 1. The shower tray did not drain (first bedroom opposite front door) 2. Mixer tap in kitchen area was coming away from its base and we were worried that it might come away altogether and cause flooding 3. Only 1 window could be opened in the property. All the others were sealed shut. 4. The telly was far too small for the size of room and far too high on the wall. We were unable to view the screen properly and could not read the subtitles as the screen was so high up. 5. The freezer compartment of the fridge was dirty. 6. The open fire despite having lots of coal and kindling didn’t have any paper to light it. 7. Toilet seat in second bedroom was very loose and could have caused injury. We both feel that the amount of money paid for 3 nights for a cottage with so many problems was very overpriced.

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• Leslie - Verified booking

  Nice quiet location but close enough to the National park as well as the west coast towns such as Whitehaven & Workington for those that need their shopping fix.

  Cottage was nice & comfortable but could just do with a bit of maintenance & upgrading. One of the cupoard doors in the kitchen was missing & the small counter top cooker not really suitable even for one. It may be relatively modern but the last time I used one like that it was a "Baby Belling" over thirty years ago & if anything that was more efficient (or maybe I've got used to better over that time). There didn't seem to be any way of controling the hot plates. The batroom was vey small & had no heating but the water in the shower was nice & hot. Overall it was adequate especially as I was on my own, & I would definately consider staying there again. It was nice to see the variety of free range chickens & cockerels & the goats. Just bear in mind that the goats will just walk into the cottage if you leave the door open & cockerels don't just crow in the mornings. They also crow throughout the night. But then it is the countryside & only to be expected.

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• Andy - Verified booking

  Know shaun and julie for 25 years ive been there builder.

  decided to have a weekend away with my cycling club .(abc centreville )the barn is situated for some amazing riding with fantastic roads ,lots of routes over the borders aswell as local . after a long ride the accomodation was a Great spot to relax and unwind but also has good WiFi & smart TV and decent pub: The Crossings was are go to pub for fantastic mich star food at reasonable rates and quality service . Bedrooms use plug in heaters but they very efficient, lounge has really good log burner with free supply of logs and kitchen uses electric aga. Nice lawned garden with views and close to great walks by Hadrian’s Wall.mabe next time ? Porch area handy for removing cycling gear wet coats! A good blend of coziness and quality in the cottage with the dining / kitchen in particular being really well done.this place is a heavan for cyclists even to ride there and spend a few days .we will be booking again Kindest regards andy

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• Mark - Verified booking

  A great cottage set on a working farm.

  As per the listing everything stated was available and adequate for my needs and my trusty canine companion. YES the upstairs was very warm especially since no windows in the property can be opened..but they have purchased a fan which was good enough for me and my dog to keep cool. YES the tv is far too small for the size of the room (but I didnt go to the lakes to watch tv). YES there is no wifi that I was aware of, but these days most people have unlimited data with 4 or 5g (my data worked fine upstairs but patchy in bedroom).The place is just on the doorstep to many fantastic walks with amazing views and only 25mins away from scarfell pike.Overall I enjoyed my stay it was very peaceful and tranquil.If I am ever back this side of the Lakes to stay I will be looking to re-book here.

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