Guests say
Church House is a spacious, characterful cottage set in a tranquil and picturesque part of the Lake District, ideal for walkers and those seeking a peaceful rural retreat. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, beautiful gardens, and thoughtful touches throughout. The owners are noted for their helpfulness and attention to detail. While the remote location means shops are a drive away, the stunning scenery and abundance of walks from the door more than compensate. Occasional comments mention the house being cooler in winter, but overall, guests find it welcoming and comfortable.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless, clean, and well kept. No significant negative comments about cleanliness were noted, indicating a consistently high standard.
The location is widely praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and access to walks and nature. The only minor drawback mentioned is the distance to shops, but this is generally seen as a fair trade-off for the peaceful setting.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, spacious, and homely. One review noted the house could be cold in winter, but the majority found it warm and inviting, especially with the log burner.
The cottage is described as exceptionally well-equipped, with everything needed for a self-catering stay, including a games room and dog-friendly amenities. Only one review mentioned the kitchen being cold in winter, but otherwise, facilities are highly rated.
Guests repeatedly mention the owners' helpfulness, attention to detail, and thoughtful touches such as dog treats and relevant local information. While some guests received treats for pets, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
You will love the character and features of this period property, the thick walls, exposed beams and slate floors are indicative of its 1706 construction date. A welcoming and appealing cottage all round.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Toilet.
Heat pump heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. External games room with tennis table, pool table and football table (shared with other property on site). Enclosed front garden with garden furniture (shared with other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. As soon as you step through the door you are immediately embraced and absorbed by the warmth and charm of this lovely property. The cottage has been lovingly renovated but retains it beautiful features and continues to offer a spacious comfortable environment for guests. The wood burning fire is a welcome addition on those cooler evenings. The dining room can easily cater for all guests and offers a second wood burner. The kitchen is well appointed with all the amenities you require to prepare any meal.
Upstairs are three bedrooms comprising of a large master bedroom with a double bed and then two twin bedrooms. The accommodation is completed with a family bathroom which offers a choice of a bath or shower. There are shared gardens with the adjoining property (Church House Cottage UK44573) and the properties share access to a barn which offers table tennis, pool and table football. The immediate area around the cottage is a walker’s and cyclist’s paradise with a selection of fells, pikes, and woods to explore, and within a 30 minutes’ drive you can be at Coniston Water, the sight of the famous Donald Campbell’s water speed world record.
A short 10 minutes’ drive away is the market town of Broughton in Furness. Broughton has excellent amenities with a selection of local shops, tourist information centre and petrol station. In and around Broughton you will also find some of the excellent pubs, including several award winners, many offering good quality food alongside their real ales and roaring fires, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to dine out. For a family day out there is plenty to offer such as South Lakes Safari Zoo at nearby Dalton, Muncaster Castle with its owl sanctuary, Eskdale miniature railway, the Lakes Aquarium and boat trips on Coniston Water and Lake Windermere. You’ll never be short of something to do.
This property can be booked with Church House Cottage (ref UK44573) to accommodate up to 11 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Muncaster Castle
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (26)
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Rebecca Wilson
A well equippd cottage in a beautiful quiet valley away from the crowds. Lovely walks from the door!
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Confirmed Guest
Church House is beautiful. It has everything you need for a holiday. The house is well kept and has a well stocked kitchen with pots, pans and plates as well as spices etc Nothing was forgotten. The games room was easy to find and the boys enjoyed playing pool and table tennis. The river at the end of the road as a great place to cool off and the local church as also a nice place to visit. Clean, quiet, comfortable and easy to use with lots of notes around the cottage providing useful information as to how things worked. Great Cottage.
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Thomas Harvey
We where very lucky we had lovely weather, the river down the road made it for us as we could all go swimming.Our grandchildren enjoyed the games room and also the games in the cottage.The wildlife was wonderful, the only drawback was having to drive on narrow roads to the nearest shop ( 20 mins )