Last Minute Cottages in Kirkby Lonsdale

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  The cottage was in a lovely spot, very peaceful.

  It was very clean & had just about everything you would need & being able to take the dog was a bonus, lovely little enclosed garden. However 3 things we felt let it down, there is no heat in the bathroom or bedrooms( there are plug in heaters in bedrooms so not such a problem),but it would have been nice to have somewhere to dry towels. On our first night we were cold, as the storage heater on landing didn't seem to come on till early morning. In the lounge there is a plug in heater, but without lighting the fire that is totally inadequate in the winter. The storage heater in dining room hardly felt warm. There is also just a plug in heater in kitchen. Thirdly it would have been nice to have proper sized bath towels. We did enjoy our stay & the cottage is obviously loved & well cared for, but I think you would struggle to be warm enough had the weather been snowing & frosty.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  Nice quiet area very close to the main A65 but traffic not noticeable at all.

  Farmers fields directly to the side and rear. Asked at the gym/pool about a day pass and they wanted £25 for 2 hours. You can walk into Kirby Lonsdale but there's quite a section on the A65 with no footpath so it's not pleasant. You can however cross the A65 and walk along a public path across a farmers field (with livestock) into Kirby Lonsdale and all around the smaller villages on quiet lanes. Some nice walking maps of the area on the mantle piece. The house had nice quality bedding and towels. Heating system was a bit of a learning curve but we got it to work. Kitchen is getting a little tired but everything worked. Cleaning was very good in some areas but left a little bit to be desired in others.

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• David - Verified booking

  We wanted to return to this area where we enjoyed a great holiday last year in Melling.

  Initial impressions were very positive. However when we came to lock the front door on our first night we found we could not from the inside. The following morning we consulted the information folder for a contact number to report this. The only one provided was for use in the event of fire. We used the Sykes provided number where we encountered a recorded message. Later in the week we were kept awake by the strobing security light, which had provided a problem for a previous visitor. We cut short our visit to seek some sleep. On our way down the M6 we were 'phoned in response to our phone call of the previous Monday. Great property undermined by by lack of support from owner/agent

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• Gillian - Verified booking

  Property was looking a tad tired and in need of decoration.

  We were not aware that the dining room window looked directly into the cottage behind ours. Very off putting when eating meals. The kitchen was also overlooked but had a net curtain at the window. The kitchen and bathroom were spotless, but other rooms could do with being given the same level of dusting. The garden was sadly quite neglected, and several shrubs and plants were in need off a good chop and tidy. There was no welcome pack, and this was the first cottage we have stayed in were there was no hairdryer. That said, the cottage is in a lovely place and we did have a relaxing holiday. It was also very kind and much appreciated that they let us bring a second dog.

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• Pauline - Verified booking

  Very comfortable cottage in quiet countryside.

  Enclosed garden for my dog was a bonus and being south facing it was lovely to sit out on the patio in the sun. Comfy bed, warm central heating, good shower, well equipped kitchen with lovely crockery, large TV with free view, good WiFi....everything was perfect. I recommend the Inn in Barbon for a pint or The Milking Parlour in Kirkby Lonsdale for ice cream after a day’s hike! There’s also a large Booths in KL for shopping, market day is Thursday, and there are 2 good golf courses nearby. The drive through Barbondale and along Dentdale is spectacular and the climb up Barbon Low Fell gives great views. I’ve booked for next year already which says it all really!

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