Dog Friendly Cottages in Appleby

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sam - Verified booking

  Well, what can I say, North Lodge is amazing!

  ! Apart from being slightly apprehensive regarding the comments about a man banging on doors and windows, (which I am happy to report we didn’t encounter during our stay) we had a fabulous time! The lodge is very close to the centre of town, walkable but it is uphill on the way back. We visited the Crown and Cushion for a meal, the staff there were lovely and the meal amazing…We can highly recommend the Blade of beef. Fish and chips from the riverside chippy were also delicious, we took them back to the lodge and ate them on the picnic bench outside! North Lodge is ideally placed for days out. We Stumbled upon Penrith Castle where we had a lovely walk around the ruins and park, in hindsight we should have packed a picnic and had our lunch there as the weather was lovely. Windermere and The Beatrix Potter museum is about a 60minute drive away, my little girl loved the museum and my Mum and Pooch enjoyed watching the world go by with a cup of coffee across the road in the Flying Pig where we had a very tasty lunch too. Hadrians wall is approximately 1 hour away, we didn’t research it very well so didn’t get the best experience but the tea room at Birdoswald was lovely and my daughter managed to get a ‘Roman ruler’ from the souvenir shop. North lodge has everything you could need for a fabulous stay including the hot tub which my little girl loved! The kitchen is extremely well equipped, all the usuals toaster, microwave etc but not mentioned in the lodges description is the fact that tea towels, dish cloths, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets are provided too as well as plenty of loo rolls, we brought our own and were pleasantly surprised when we found them already provided. There is also a hairdryer in one of the bedrooms which is a bonus. The information folder and leaflets are all very helpful and include wifi password and emergency contacts. We have a couple of teeny tiny suggestions - a couple more mats in the hot tub/shower would be helpful as I felt like I was going to slip with my wet feet on the tiled floor and finally, the security light at the back of the lodge…wonderful to have but we looked like we were doing a rain dance every night when we were out with the dog as it only stays on for a few seconds!!! We had an amazing stay and will definitely be coming back, my little girl wants to stay for the full week next time!!! Thank you for making our break amazing & comfortable and we will see you soon.

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• Euan - Verified booking

  Overall, the property is beautiful and ideally located.

  We've only given it 3 stars because of 2 key issues: 1) There is a warning message in the welcome book about the potential for a disgruntled neighbour (estate manager) to pound on the doors and windows late at night, and if he does to report him to the police (again). This was extremely unsettling for us and meant that we would not let our daughter sleep downstairs as she had hoped to. While no incidents occurred, if it warrants being in the welcome pack then this should be included in the property description on your site 2) On arrival, the hot tub was at 22 degrees and not in heating mode. We were able to set it to heating (as we have one of our own), but it meant that we could not use it until late on Friday night. When we did use it, the filter came loose when the jets were activated. Although we refitted it, it was clearly not secure as the next evening when we went to use the hot tub again, the water was cloudy with an orange 'scum' around the sides. We did contact the caretaker on Sunday morning, and he came around very promptly to add chemicals to the water, but even on Sunday evening, the water was still not very clear, and we felt itchy while using it. We paid a significant premium to rent a property with a hot tub, but we don't feel that we got the use of it as we should have done, because it wasn't working properly.

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• Simon - Verified booking

  A superb terraced house in a beautiful little town.

  Exactly as per the listing and the photos. Kitchen beautifully equipped and a stunning bathroom. Lounge a little dark, but not an issue as out walking for most of the days. Great to sit out by the front door and enjoy a glass of wine in the afternoon sun. Beware the back garden is not directly outside the back door, but up several steep steps and a steep path at the top of a small hill (set behind the garden belonging to the neighbour) so didn’t find that particularly convenient - hence sitting out the front. Not a problem for me - but anyone with mobility issues would struggle (similarly be aware the steps to the upstairs in the property are fairly narrow and steepish - again, not a problem for me, but I would hate for anyone to find this lovely property is not for them if discovering these things on arrival). Very friendly town. Neighbours were lovely and chatty every time I saw them. Great pub with amazing food almost next door. Just 15 mins walk in other direction into the town for shops. Easy to park out front on the main road, which isn’t overly busy. Will definitely be back, if I get the opportunity.

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• Russell - Verified booking

  We enjoyed our stay here.

  Close enough to walk into Appleby. Very comfy bed and cooking facilities fine. Steps up to front door were not too severe for my wife who uses a walking stick. Only snag was the access to car parking at the rear is up some steps that she couldn’t manage. So, we left the car at the front and no problems. In fact, everything is so handy we left the car parked up. There’s a laundrette in the town (cottage has no washing machine) but plenty of pubs nearby whilst you wait. The cottage is always warm and log fire is very cosy whilst you drink your wine kindly left by the owners. Brilliant shower and soaking in the bath was great after a long walk in the rain. The Royal Oak pub 30m away is very cosy. We didn’t eat there but food looked fine. Access to the numerous walking paths is very easy from here and you’re quickly into the countryside along the river. Plenty of castles around to explore and Penrith handy if weather is too bad to walk. The town has a swimming pool too. We would return here without hesitation.

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• Catherine - Verified booking

  We have just come back from our week at staying in this house.

  Whilst not linked to property, please note that Appleby horse fair starts on the 6th June and therefore being the week before, the village was getting busy with the travelling community and their horses and businesses preparing by closing early. Worth bearing in mind when booking. The house itself was fine and extremely clean. Unfortunately we didn’t find it cosy and the bed was very soft so had backache week. I know this can be a personal preference but mattress did feel thin and lacked any support. The property details are very misleading as it says the house is on a quiet road however it actually is on a busy main through road and there was a stream of traffic/ Articulated lorries passing which was not relaxing and could not have windows open during the night. It also says the house is tucked in the heart of the village however it is actually positioned on the village outskirts. The description are not accurate and advise need updating.

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