Guests say
Waingap Cottage is praised for its great location, cleanliness, and tranquil setting, ideal for exploring the fells and enjoying the outdoors. The well-done kitchen extension and garden are highlights, contributing to a pleasant stay. Some minor issues with heating and a lack of a welcome pack are noted, but overall guests had enjoyable stays.
The cottage is consistently described as clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
Guests love the location for its tranquility and proximity to lovely places, towns, and good walks, making it a perfect base for exploration.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable with pleasant bedrooms and a super garden. However, some guests mentioned poor heating which affected their comfort.
Facilities are well-received with a good kitchen and bathroom, but some guests noted the need for better maintenance such as new non-stick pans and provision of wood for the fire.
While guests appreciated the amenities provided, there is no consistent mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category. It should be noted that while some guests missed a welcome pack, such gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
With wonderful views over the surrounding fells, this delightful cottage is perfect for a relaxing break in the beautiful Lake District National Park.. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds.
Air source heat pump central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . Front garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 6 steps from the lane to the property and
6 steps from the parking space to the garden. The property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. This charming, traditional hillside cottage enjoys gorgeous views of the surrounding Lake District countryside. The detached two-bedroom retreat retains many of its original features, though it has recently been modernised, with an extended and upgraded kitchen-diner providing a full range of modern appliances.
Set in beautiful, peaceful landscape, in the heart of the Lake District National Park, just off the Dales Way, the footpaths, bridleways and walled lanes provide lovely walks directly from the door. The Central and South Eastern fells are all within easy striking distance, making this a great base for ambitious walkers and amblers alike. In springtime you’ll see lambs playing in the fields around the cottage and in summer and autumn you can often gather wild raspberries or blackberries along the lanes. There is abundant local wildlife to be spotted including deer, owls, pheasants, rabbits and hedgehogs, not to mention the wildflowers. And on a clear night enjoy awe-inspiring stargazing. You can stroll to the local inn in Crook, just a mile from the cottage. The inn in Ings (with micro-brewery) and the popular village of Staveley are both delightful 2-mile walks along scenic lanes with magnificent views of the high fells. In Staveley, beside the River Kent, the gastro pub and the brewery are favoured places to eat and drink, and there are excellent cafés, a much loved fish and chip shop, and a superb ice-cream parlour. You’ll also find a grocer, a butcher, a coffee roaster and an award-winning bakery, along with a bike shop (with mountain bikes for hire), and excellent public transport links, including a station on the Windermere branch line. At Plumgarth’s, a short drive from the cottage, there’s a fabulous farm shop, café, baker and tasty pie shop. Michelin-starred dining can be found nearby at the restaurants in Crook; or treat yourselves to sumptuous afternoon tea or try the other highly rated gastro inns in the area.
Bowness-on-Windermere is a 15-minute drive, and there you can ride the ferry or steamer or hire a kayak or paddleboard. You can enjoy all of the visitor attractions around Lake Windermere such as the Aquarium of the Lakes, the Lakeside to Haverthwaite Steam Railway, The Beatrix Potter Attraction, Wray Castle and the Brockhole Visitor Centre with its Treetop Treks, climbing wall and adventure playground. Local museums and historic houses include Wordsworth’s Dove Cottage and his old schoolhouse in Hawkshead, Ruskin’s house Brantwood, Beatrix Potter’s cottage Hill Top, and the Arts and Crafts manor Blackwell. The market town of Kendal, just 5½ miles away, has a castle, excellent art gallery, cinema and arts venue, leisure centre, outstanding indoor climbing centre, riverside walks, historic alleys and streets, and a wide variety of shops, supermarkets and restaurants. Other very local adventures include riding on majestic Clydesdale horses further up the lane at Whasdyke Farm, a variety of well stocked fishing spots for keen anglers, and golfing at the picturesque 9-hole course at Beckside, just over a mile away in Crook. Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile, restaurant 3 miles.
Free WiFi
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (8)
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Michael Smalling
An amazing cottage with fantastic views and a great location. Lovely interior and very clean perfect for a quiet getaway.Only a couple of negatives it would have been nice to have some wood for the fire on arrival, we normally go away in November so we know it’s going to be a bit chilly and all the other cottages we have stayed in had at least one basket of wood to start you off. And the heating was poor and very sparodic so the cottage was chilly. Having no telephone signal was a little disconcerting as the cottage is quite remote but the internet was fab and never failed us.But that aside we had a lovely stay perfect for what we needed.
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Andrew White
Great LocationHowever no welcome pack on arrival..had to hunt down instructions for all electrical items..cooker..washing machine microwave..could have been left out in a visible location..clean and tidy..but no greet on arrival or departure nothing to say thank you for choosing my cottage so although had a throughly enjoyable break ..will not be returning.
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Jennifer
Lovely little cottage, had everything we needed. Hosts were responsive and helpful. Tiny negative, I think some new non-stick pans are needed, but otherwise all amenities were great!