Dog Friendly Villas In Staveley

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Josey - Verified booking

  Good stay, lovely location, could do with a little TLC before it starts to deteriorate.

  On unpacking I noticed the kitchen had lots of crockery and utensils, although I had brought things from home this was a bonus due to cooking Christmas dinner. Appliances in the kitchen worked good(fridge/freezer is on the small side), the washer is a bit hit and miss I had to change the program over to spin and rinse a few times because it went on for hours. The cooker and hobs are great. Plenty of plugs in each room and switches for lights etc. The patio doors didn't open and I reported this but I'm still waiting for someone to get back to me..... The place warms up quickly and the showers both work well. There was mold around the bottom of the ensuite shower which needs redoing but other than that the bathrooms are nice enough. The beds are comfy and bedding were all clean. There was a hoover and they even left dishwasher tablets and a few cloths and t-towels. There was a power cut on site on Christmas Eve but was quickly sorted out. The WiFi was very strong, this could have been the time of year and the camp being quiet, we had an issue on the first night but just reset the modem and it worked fine throughout our stay. The surrounding area is beautiful and well worth an explore. The park has a beck that runs aside it and during the summer this would be a lovely setting as there are picnic benches and plenty of areas to explore. None of the facilities were open during our stay but we didn't need them. The decor is OK, few scuffs and shows of wear and tear, the lino in the kitchen is bumpy and the carpet is a little old but overall we enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back.

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• Alison - Verified booking

  First impressions were good, but sadly that’s where it ended.

  It would be a good idea to wash the bedding and towels in a non-bio, non-perfumed detergent as I spent my entire stay itching as soon as I got into bed, so didn’t sleep during my time there. The bedding also needs changing, when I stripped the bed upon departure as requested, there were many questionable stains on the duvet and mattress protector. The sofa and armchair also need replacing, as they’re old and now uncomfortable. This meant, there was no comfortable place for me to sit or sleep, which was far from ideal. The whole place needed a deep clean e.g. there was still curry split from the last occupant in the microwave and their hair in the bathroom. The flat is on the top floor, up 2 steep flights of stairs, so think about how much you bring with you. The lack of parking and the one way system is also something you should consider. Leave yourself a minimum of half an hour to walk back to your car and navigate this system on the day you’re checking out. Also, although the location is great in the day, who knew at night Kendal “comes to life.” From around 10pm-1am the Tesco Extra opposite becomes the hangout spot and there’s a lot of shouting, so pack earplugs! Also, pack an eye mask as the blinds don’t fit well either. There is no reception, only an emergency contact number. As none of the above constitutes an emergency, I had no one I could contact about these matters. Sadly this was not the restorative trip I’d hoped it would be.

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• John - Verified booking

  The property's location was perfect for me and also dog friendly too.

  So peaceful (silence and no light poution), beautiful views, and not too far from a couple of pubs and the village of Hawkshead. The field adjoining the property was perfect to let my dog Minnie, have a safe run around. I stopped in the Coniston accommodation which was perfect for me, very clean and very comfortable. I had previously read reviews that highlighted that you could hear some noise from the flat above but i accepted that risk when I booked. My lived experience was that during the first 4 days (of my 6 day stay) I heard very little. My last 2 nights was slightly more challenging though. Dont get me wrong, I didn't feel like I had part of the Riverdance dance troop staying above me but the level of noise did increase. Im not sure what the owners can do, other than let the flat above be very aware that not wearing clogs would be more than appreciated by those downstairs. I would advise that if you are easily irritated by any noise from above, then the Coniston isnt for you. I will be going back for sure.

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• Suzanne - Verified booking

  Stunning location.

  The accommodation is not luxurious but it is comfortable and spotlessly clean. The garden is great for dogs and children but although there have obviously been tubs for bedding plants in the past these were no longer in use. It did look a little lacking in TLC as a result. My husband has limited mobility and although Coniston is not specifically adapted for disabled people he was able to manoeuvre his walker around inside with no problem and use the shower with the suction grab handles that we brought with us. The only issues that we had were a) not enough toilet paper - there is an "allowance" of 2 rolls so if you think that you are going to use more then bring some with you! b) We had very heavy winter weight duvets, we asked if they had any summer ones but they did not but we were supplied with an extra sheet to use with the bedspread. If we continue to get such hot summers then this is maybe something the managers of the accommodation would like to consider. We will certainly return

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• Louise - Verified booking

  The pictures do not do the lovely cottage justice.

  Located in a beautiful tranquil location with lovely views of the Lake District countryside. Inside the cottage is clean, well maintained and quite luxurious. The bedroom is a real treat, large airy and a really nice bathroom too. The one downside of the stay was the sofa, it’s not the most comfortable and really could do with being replaced, but that didn’t detract from an otherwise lovely stay and as we had amazing weather I preferred sitting outside on the little patio in the sun having breakfast, lunch and dinner or just a cup of tea! The outside space is lovely and our dog loved the paddock where she could run around freely and have a lovely time sniffing. There is also a nice walk to Cartmel where you can get some yummy sticky toffee pudding or easily find somewhere for lunch or dinner. It’s a short drive to Windermere or grange over sands. In summary a perfect little place to stay.

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