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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Little Cottage

Cumbria

The Little Cottage

Ref: S363939

Reviews 6

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The Little Cottage is situated in the village of Elterwater, the closest restaurant, the Britannia Inn is just a 200m stroll away, while a helpful village shop is just a 2-minute drive away in Chapel Stile. A wider selection of amenities,...

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£476

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Merlestead

Cumbria

Merlestead

Ref: S281664

Reviews 34

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The idylic village of Applethwaite is at the foot of the south facing slope of Skiddaw in a peaceful location yet only 2 miles from the convenience of neighbouring Keswick. Applethwaite has fascinating history, in the late eighteenth century...

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£167

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Eagle Farmhouse

Cumbria

Eagle Farmhouse

Ref: S408232

Reviews 22

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The picturesque, lakeside village of Glenridding rests on the south western edge of Ullswater. The village is bound to appeal to those who enjoy outdoors activities, as it is within easy reach of a sailing centre, the peak of Place Fell and the...

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£200

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Tipsy Bee

Cumbria

Tipsy Bee

Ref: S820578

Reviews 11

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£158

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 6 Bed Cottage in Martindale

Cumbria

6 Bed Cottage in Martindale

Ref: S879707

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Additional information and rules - 6 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 2 twins and 1 bunk-bed as well as a super-king (zip-and-link) in cottage which can be set up as a twin on request - 3 bathrooms – 1 with shower and WC, 1 with bath with handheld...

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£435

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 5 Ladstock Hall

Cumbria

5 Ladstock Hall

Ref: S842308

Reviews 6

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The popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the North of the Lake District and has plenty to offer the visitor at any time of year. The town boasts numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf,...

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£94

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Domvs

Cumbria

Domvs

Ref: S282004

Reviews 38

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£330

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Hayloft

Cumbria

Hayloft

Ref: S281507

Reviews 17

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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£96

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Moss Crag

Cumbria

Moss Crag

Ref: S1077695

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Glenridding is a wonderful lakeside village, hugging the southern edge of Ullswater in the wondrous Lake District National Park. It offers the essentials of a convenience store, a café and a selection of characterful pubs. Some of the pubs...

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£267

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Beckmead

Cumbria

Beckmead

Ref: S598038

Reviews 14

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Windermere, Cumbria is a wonderful place to visit for those seeking a peaceful and serene experience. It is a popular destination for those who enjoy the outdoors and water activities, as well as those who enjoy the arts and history. The...

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£194

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Coniston

Cumbria

2 Bed Cottage in Coniston

Ref: S232271

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5
Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 double and 1 single in the one room - Bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Separate WC - Smart TV - Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, Dulce Gusto coffee machine,...

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£175

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Beck Edge

Cumbria

Beck Edge

Ref: S811215

Reviews 5

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Between the magnificent northern lakes of Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, lies the village of Braithwaite. Still retaining much of its traditional appeal, the Coledale Beck runs through the village with whitewashed Lakeland cottages, two village...

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£117

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Fairoak

Cumbria

Fairoak

Ref: S1057088

3
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Bowness-on-Windermere is a bustling and popular tourist destination, on the banks of world famous Lake Windermere, and close to Windermere town. There are a number of shops, restaurants and pubs in the town, which makes a great base for reaching...

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£87

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Wastwater

Cumbria

Wastwater

Ref: S242030

Reviews 17

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The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.

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£114

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lodge 3 At Pound Farm

Cumbria

Lodge 3 At Pound Farm

Ref: S1028662

3
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A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone...

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£95

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Cherry Garth

Cumbria

Cherry Garth

Ref: S281735

Reviews 23

3
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Ullswater is generally considered to encompass three major villages. This includes Glenridding at the south and Pooley Bridge at the north. The second largest lake, at approximately 7.5 miles wide, Ullswater is often regarded as the most...

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£219

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Oxen Fell Cottage

Cumbria

Oxen Fell Cottage

Ref: S281517

Reviews 14

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Often referred to as Great Langdale, to distinguish it from nearby Little Langdale, Langdale's name comes from the Old Norse for 'long valley'. Langdale is a u-shaped valley formed by glaciers. It encompasses the two villages of Chapel Stile and...

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£100

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Mill Cottage

Cumbria

Mill Cottage

Ref: S245276

Reviews 20

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The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Cars are banned from the village, leaving visitors free to wander the wealth of...

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£211

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Elm - Woodland Cottages

Cumbria

Elm - Woodland Cottages

Ref: S810534

Reviews 40

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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£267

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Field Head House

Cumbria

Field Head House

Ref: S594090

4
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There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the picturesque village of Hawkshead as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery. Visitors can wander the series of tiny alleyways, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed...

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£196

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Jenever Cottage

Cumbria

Jenever Cottage

Ref: S283090

Reviews 15

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Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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£135

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 5 Bed Cottage in Loweswater

Cumbria

5 Bed Cottage in Loweswater

Ref: S421859

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Additional information and rules - 5 en-suite bedrooms – 4 double rooms, and a family room with a double bed and pair of single beds - 5 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and WC; 4 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC; 1...

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£208

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Muncaster View

Cumbria

Muncaster View

Ref: S3633

Reviews 25

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The village of Ravenglass is on the edge of the Lake District National Park, and is a coastal village, once a regular smuggling base. From Ravenglass it is easy to enjoy the National Park, the Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway, Muncaster Castle and...

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£75

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 9 Camden Building

Cumbria

9 Camden Building

Ref: S3959

Reviews 32

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Kendal is set on the banks of the River Kent offering old cobbled lanes and byways, ruins of a 12th Century castle, The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, shops and pubs. Close by is Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall, plus there are walking routes in the area.

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£79

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What our customers say about their holidays

  • Julia - Verified booking

    DOMVS was in a great great location - a few minutes walk from Windermere town & railway station, and slap on a bus route.

    It is a beautiful house with a grand, but comfortable, living room with large bay windows facing the lovely garden and wonderful views beyond. There is a small conservatory attached and access to the garden and patio sitting areas (one house level and one lower) which were lovely places to congregate at the end of the day for early evening drinks, as the weather was good. The kitchen was a good size and reasonably well equipped (see comments on inventory later) with a useful utility room. Likewise, the dining room has everything needed and just fitted 12 people reasonably comfortably around the table which occupies most of the room. This looked tight but worked well. Of note, it would cause less confusion if Sykes called this property the name actually on the gate as looking for DOMVS reveals absolutely nothing either on Google, or when there, since the house is called Rannerdale! (It’s also impossible to say, DOMVS!). 4 of the ensuite bedrooms were ample or large, and attractive, doubles, 2 seemingly quite luxurious (see later). The 2 twin bedrooms were, by contrast, very small and basic, with some issues (see under ‘rooms’). Of note, all the bedrooms, with the exception of the huge garden facing ‘master’ bedroom, had an aspect onto the road and were therefore subject to traffic noise and less interesting views (curious the house was built with most of the rooms not facing the beautiful garden and view at the back!). Not a major problem, but one needs to be aware of it as it is a well used road. As mentioned, this made it convenient, which was the upside of that. Issues with the property. 1. Very few bedroom windows opened, and if they did, it wasn’t very wide, which was a major downside and should be clearly indicated in advance. Ventilation in a bedroom is absolutely key, especially as most people in a shared property want to shut the bedroom door for privacy. A few of the rooms had fans, but a fan can only circulate air and, if there is no fresh air coming into the room, it is simply circulating stale air. We appreciate double glazing is to keep road noise out, but it must be down to the individual whether they prefer fresh air with traffic noise, or recirculated stale air. This problem was unfortunately, particularly noticeable in the small twin rooms, and in the tower room. This room, although fabulous visually, with multiple small windows along all four walls (so like the master bedroom, had a great view over the back from one set), gave rise to enormous challenges as not a single window was openable (despite a large claw bath in the room, which was a wonderful luxury in one way, but problematic ventilation wise, therefore, in another and had necessitated a dehumidifier in the room which did it’s best). Secondly, not all the blind pulleys worked properly or were accessible (??), so blocking out the sunlight on hot days was challenging. So we had to do some fixing of the little chains, some of which were insubstantial plastic, which came apart at the slightest tug. Since there was a significant amount of (wonderful!) light, it needed occlusion on hot sunny days and of course at night. Opening and closing every single blind each morning and evening was something of a challenge, not least, because there were so many to do, but also because some were almost impossible to reach, due to the geography and furniture of the room and the inaccessibility of the blind pulley chain. A taller person with a longer reach may have fared better. We set up a ‘Heath Robinson’ on one window over the stairs, leading down to the loo/shower room, in order to be able to adjust the blind. 2. No inventory; Sykes were not able to tell us what was and wasn’t there. For example, we were told there were no hairdryers, so some of us went to the bother of packing one, but in fact there were several. As most of us were travelling by train and some from overseas, this was not an inconsiderable nuisance, carrying the extra weight and taking luggage space unnecessarily. Also whether things like tea towels, dishwasher tablets, bin bags etc were provided. Whilst we appreciate that self catering means you provide your own food, by and large, it is absolutely impossible to bring every possible ingredient or kitchen item you might need for cooking, and it is customary for simple basics to be provided. There were some of these things there, but Sykes were unable to tell us, which which meant a lot of extra things being brought unnecessarily by the two side cars. This increases packing and unpacking time considerably and it is a waste of time. Clarity on exactly what is provided is essential, down to the number of cutlery, crockery and glasses sets, the types of kitchen implements etc. Cooks need to know what they are dealing with, which will dictate what kind of cooking they can do. 3. A certain amount of wear and tear was evident; as is to be expected in an old property, but certain functional things do need fixing, eg the dishwasher cutlery holder had large holes in it, which meant that cutlery dropped through, potentially hazardous to the function of the machine if not spotted, and with 12 people was hard to keep track of who knew, and who didn’t and who would remember! The glass shelf over the handbasin in one twin room was loose and hanging off its fixings, rendering it usable; therefore needs repair. 4. The waste disposal system was very confusing. The notices told us to put everything in the one large wheelie bin, where it would be sorted by the contractor into recycling and other. The large wheelie bin had a very big sign on the lid saying “no recyclables“! We’re also not aware of any other company offering this service and remain dubious about it, since, hearing the head of waste management in the UK on the radio recently talking about contamination of recyclables, it is pretty clear that prolonged exposure to grease permanently contaminates recycled paper for example, and it is hard to imagine in any case how any contractor could separate food waste from plastic, paper, card and so on. We would love a full explanation of how this is possible and it needs to be crystal clear. Everyone needs to be recycing as much as possible these days and we had taken great pains to keep our recyclables separate and were fairly astonished and sceptical when it was clear there was only one bin in which to put it all. 5. Rooms. The two twin rooms are quite pokey. It needs to be made very clear that the four doubles and the two twins are of very different sizes and standards. Twin rooms can be just as luxurious, but these were of inferior quality and really best for young children. We were six couples, ranging in age from late 60’s to mid 80s, and it was very hard allocating the twins for obvious reasons! Inevitably, neither couple were happy. If we had known in advance, we may well have chosen a property with more equal quality rooms, or, if we had decided this one was the right property, could have organised the room allocation in advance by whatever means, but it made a very awkward and time consuming first evening discussing allocation before we could all settle into the room we were finally allocated. 6. Other bedroom issues Moreover, the twin beds’ bedposts stick out at the top and catch the unwary; residents of these rooms sustained nasty bruises as a result of a hard knock, which didn’t add to their dissatisfaction of being in those rooms! Poor design. 7. One of the twin rooms had a faulty shower from the outset. The owner was there on our arrival day trying to get it fixed and was extremely apologetic and gave us two bottles of bubbly to compensate for the temporary inconvenience, which was felt reasonable, assuming the shower would be fixed the next day. It wasn’t though and, despite multiple visits from a plumber, remained unusable for five of the seven days of our stay.

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  • Laura - Verified booking

    Wonderful Stay at Tispy Bee We recently had the pleasure of staying at the stylish and relaxing Tispy Bee, fantastically located in the heart of the Lake District.

    Credit to the owners for the wonderful design and amenities that made our stay so comfortable. The cottage’s decor is both chic and cozy, and we especially appreciated the comfy beds and sofa after all of our walks and climbing! The house is well-equipped with plenty of plates, cups, glasses, and more, ensuring we had everything we needed. The location is perfect for exploring the beautiful Lakes. It’s just a short walk into picturesque Bowness, which boasts some fantastic bars and restaurants. A bit further, Windermere also offers great places to eat and drink. We are an active couple with a four legged friend and enjoyed a lot of great hikes and treks all with a starting point of the Tipsy bee. A walk we would highly recommend is the to Wray Castle you can cross the Ferry for £1.10 down at the marina and is a round trip of 19km. We also summited Scarfel Pike, we drove to the car park in Wasdale it was around an hours drive but a very scenic route and well worth the walk. During our stay, our favorite place to eat was Porto, where we enjoyed a lovely table on their idyllic terrace. For lighter bites during the day, we loved Home Ground in Windermere, which offers great brunch and lunch options; you may have to queue, but it’s worth the wait. Another top find was the gorgeous outdoor terrace at Craig Manor. We enjoyed a cocktail on the newly refurbished terrace, although the kitchen closing at 2:30 pm was a slight drawback. Overall, our stay at Tispy Bee was simply wonderful, thanks to the thoughtful design and amenities provided by the owners.

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  • Catherine - Verified booking

    Merlestead is a lovely property- more like a home than a holiday rental.

    It is one of the rare places we have stayed where running out of plates and cutlery is just not possible as the kitchen is really well stocked. We were delighted with a lovely welcome pack from the owners - very thoughtful. The bedrooms are beautifully decorated and the beds are really comfortable. The en-suite bathrooms are gorgeous and perfect for a group of adults staying in the house. Merlestead has a lovely garden, and on the right days you can sit on one of the two patios and enjoy the sunshine and the views across to Derwentwater. Sadly the weather was not kind to us so we weren’t able to make as much use of theses facilities as we would have liked. The house is right on a public path which doesn’t disturb you, but which is really handy if you want to climb the hill behind. It is a five minute drive away from Keswick and I’m sure there is a nice walk too, but we didn’t use it as one of our party does not walk too much. It is conveniently located to see all of the Northern Lakes - close to Derwentwater and Bassenthwaite, 30 minutes from Buttermere, Crummock Water and Ullswater. We saw one or two comments in previous reviews about the steep access to the house. All we can say is that it is up a hill, which gives you fantastic views, but access is simple in a car and not at all difficult. There are a few steepish steps up to the front door from the drive, so don’t pack really heavy bags that you can’t lift! Don’t be put off by negative comments. The house is lovely and well worth a visit.

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  • Oliver S. - Verified booking

    Overflowing with charm and character

    If you're considering booking The Little Cottage, by all means, do. The pictures and video simply do not do it justice. Perfectly charming and cosy, The Little Cottage an incredible local art collection. It's as if you're staying in a gallery, minus the stuffiness. The owners have clearly poured heart and soul into every detail, and it doesn't go unnoticed. If you're interested in Beatrix Potter, the cottage is also home to a collection of discrete character paraphernalia, from Squirrel Nutkin references sprinkled throughout the house to an endearing selection of character garden sculptures in the back garden. Excellent (and responsive) heating in winter, comfortable beds, and well stocked and appointed kitchen and amenities. The boot room with drying rack is a plus, as is the star gazing-friendly hot tub. Take care with parking if you're in a large vehicle, as parking is tight (for long vehicles) and can take some maneuvering, as with many areas in the Lake District. Otherwise fantastic location close to Ambelside and Grasmere. Take note the owners' recommendations in the welcome book in the cottage--they've many spot-on recommendations for the area. Prompt and clear communication with Dan the owner--we'll be returning!

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  • Elizabeth - Verified booking

    Eagle Farm House was gorgeous.

    A beautiful house wonderfully restored. The location, right under Helvellyn, was glorious. The kitchen space is fabulous and so we barely used the gorgeous lounge at all. Observations that might improve the overall experience; The instructions were very limited, when we found them tucked amongst some recipe books and it would be great to have a bit more info about the house, how to work things. Where to eat where to walk but we did figure all this out. We enjoyed sitting outside in the glorious garden but there was a regular smell of sewerage which seemed to emanate from the river, and given the similar and corresponding smell further up the river from the campsite toilets we wondered whether there might be an issue with their plumbing. The same smell did back up via the shower/toilet ? in the Jack and Jill bathroom. The house was cosy generally although it might have been good to have a working towel rail to dry towels. Final comment is to suggest eye masks for those who struggle to sleep without darkness as the bedrooms have skylights that are not covered in anyway. I improvised by tying a pair of tights around my head !!! Overall, it was a perfect spot and we had a wonderful holiday. Thank you.

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