New Year Breaks In The Lake District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Gordon - Verified booking

  This was a very pleasant cottage with a lovely little enclosed garden.

  There was plenty of space for two of us plus small dog. I am sure it would have been okay for four, but six might have been a bit of a push, especially in the rather small dining room. The location in the hamlet of Rosthwaite in the beautiful Borrowdale valley is wonderful. Disappointingly, unlike many of the rental properties we have visited, there was no welcome pack, not even a couple of tea bags and a drop of milk for a cuppa after a long journey. Remember to take your own, However the property has one very big drawback, the on-site parking. Although the instructions blithely say you can park in the adjoined garage, this is in fact a VERY tight space even for our relatively compact car, with stone walls very close indeed and severely restricting turning space to get in and out. I would only recommend this for drivers who are very confident to manoeuvre their vehicle in unfamiliar and intimidating tight spaces. There is however a small car park a short distance away if you are content to park off site. This should be made clearer on the property details rather than simply promising on site parking. Sadly for us continual worry about the parking rather marred what would otherwise have been a lovely holiday.

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• Nicholas - Verified booking

  We have had a great week at Footprints lodge.

  Everything you need and furnished to a very high standard. Didn't feel that the Lodge was as clean on arrival as it could be but maybe our standards are just very high . Also I wouldn't say the campsite is 5* but the lodge certainly is . It would be nice to have a full infantry on your booking as we took irons hairdryers etc but it was all there. The hot Tub was a great addition although we were unaware that a man came everyday to check it so we rang the number in the book . Perhaps putting that in the book would be useful. Also the decking was very dirty and could do with a good power wash. Towels would also be useful even if you had the option to pay for a package. Nearest large supermarket is Kendal about 8 Miles away (Tesco Morrisons and Sainsbury ) so an online shop would benefit . We were disappointed that although back to normal after Covid, the swimming pool wasn't open later but not a real major issue . Overall we had a superb time and even climbed Scarfell Pike. We would certainly go back . We will certainly recommend this lodge to anyone and very central for most things.

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• Stephen - Verified booking

  We felt like this place was a home from home.

  We've visited the Lakes many times but never actually stayed in Ambleside. This was ideal for us, with lots of walks from the door. I appreciate having hooks to hangs things on, space for boots in the porch and a good kitchen. The whole place was comfy and had a nice atmosphere and we will definitely come again. The views from the house and garden were lovely! Just a few minor issues to point out - we also left a note for the housekeeper. We couldn't find out how to make the cooker hob fan stay on. It came on if you keep the buttons pressed but went off on release. Didn't affect us but thought you should know. The front gutter on the left looking at the house was overflowing quite badly about a metre from the neighbour, probably needs clearing. A simple guide to the heating control and microwave would be useful. We couldn't find any bin bags. If you want to use this review feel free to take off the last bits kind regards Stephen and Diane Poole

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• Kate - Verified booking

  Absolutely lovely little cottage.

  Perfect for our family. A super short stroll to the centre whilst also being in a really quiet street. Off road parking a massive plus. The property has lots of space at with a large kitchen diner and a big living room with wc at the back of it. 3 good size bedrooms too. Property also really clean. My only negative comments would be I was a little disappointed with the amount of things left out for us, ie we ran out of toliet roll, only small amounts of handwash left in the bathrooms and there was no detergent for the washing machine ( something we have always found in previous cottage). Also lakelovers stated a 10am check out but in the cottage was a sign saying check out 9am due to covid..which is hard going with three kids to be up, packed and out for 9am. That being said I would definitely stay at the cottage again as we really enjoyed our stay and I would absolutely recommend it, I'd just make sure to take extras of basic necessities.

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• Tracy - Verified booking

  Great cottage , ideally situated for exploring the borrowdale valley.

  Parking tight , but this is covered in the advert. I found it easier to pull in tight to the garage rather than park in it. Garden enclosed and a lovely spot to enjoy a few moments of relaxation. Kitchen is well equipped but ensure you stock up on way to rosthwaite as the nearest shop is in keswick , a 20 min drive, although the flock inn does sell some essentials. 2 pubs within walking distance . Overall thwaite howe is a comfortable well equipped cottage . 2 fair sized double bed rooms and a smaller room with bunkbeds. Ideal for a young family or small group of adults. Living room comfortable with ample seating for 4- 5 adults. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at thwaite howe. Only holiday cottage I have rented where there was no welcome pack - not that this is essential but would be a nice touch .

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