Guests say
White Gables receives glowing praise as a spacious, exceptionally clean, and well-equipped cottage ideal for large groups and families. Guests highlight the immaculate presentation, ample bathrooms, comfortable beds, and excellent communal areas. The games room and large garden are especially popular with children. The location is peaceful yet convenient for exploring the Lake District, with a friendly local pub nearby. Owners are frequently described as helpful and approachable. Minor negatives include occasional comments on sofa comfort and bed firmness, but these do not detract from overwhelmingly positive experiences.
Cleanliness is consistently praised, with multiple guests describing the property as spotlessly clean, immaculately presented, and well maintained throughout.
The location is highly rated for its peaceful setting, proximity to the Lake District, and easy access to local attractions and amenities, including a nearby pub.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, spacious living areas, and a homely atmosphere. A few noted minor issues with sofa and bed comfort, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities are a standout feature, with guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen, multiple bathrooms, games room, large garden, and ample parking. Maintenance is also praised.
The owners are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and responsive, with thoughtful touches such as games, books, and prompt communication. While some guests mention helpful gestures, gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
A first-class, detached house set in the owners grounds, on the edge of the small rural village of Great Clifton, just 5 miles from Cockermouth. Converted to a very high standard, this outstanding Great Clifton cottage provides an ideal retreat for a large family or a group of friends to meet up and explore the Lake District. Set out over two floors with ground access at both levels, this great Clifton cottage features a first floor open plan living area with designer kitchen, dining area and a warm and cosy sitting area with wonderful electric fire (woodburner effect). The bedrooms at this Great Clifton cottage are comfortable and the accommodation is extremely flexible, with the added provision of sofas, TV and a pool table in the bunk bedroom.
Outside, this Great Clifton cottage offers spacious lawns and a lovely sitting area to enjoy alfresco dining. There is excellent walking and cycling from the doorstep, and plenty to see and do in every direction. Loweswater and Crummock Water are nearby and offer the more adventurous some very challenging fell walking. The nearby coastline is a real delight and of course the many delights of Keswick are just a short drive away. This Great Clifton cottage is perfect, at any time of year.
The village of Great Clifton is situated five miles from the town of Cockermouth on the edge of the Lake District National Park. The area around the village is largely undiscovered and unspoilt with the Loweswater valley and mountains offering dramatic views and scenary. Cockermouth is the birthplace of William Wordsworth, with his Georgian family home now a popular visitor attraction, owned by the National Trust, plus the town offers shops, pubs and places to eat. The area is also renowned for wonderful walking and cycling.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: Upper ground floor: 2 x twin, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite (shower, basin & WC).
Lower ground floor: 2 x twin, TV with Freeview & pool table.
Upper ground floor: 2 x shower rooms with shower, basin & WC.
Lower ground floor: Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, basin & WC.
Upper ground floor: Open plan living area with sitting area with electric fire (woodburner effect), fitted kitchen area & dining area.
Gas central heating with Electric Fire.
Electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, library of books & games.
Gas & electric included in rent.
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Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair on request.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Spacious lawned garden with furniture & BBQ.
Sorry, no pets & no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Check in time is 4pm.
No stag, hen or similar bookings accepted at this cottage.
£150 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Please note that this property only accepts bookings from Friday - Friday, Monday - Friday and Friday - Monday.
Reviews (100)
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Diane
Love the open plan and rural view. Ideal, secure and large garden for children to enjoy. Would definatley like to return!
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Martin
About 20-30 mins drive to Keswick and Buttermere. Close to Whitehaven and Cockermouth for shopping trips. Friendly helpful owners live next door. Plenty of parking. Large garden and views over pasture. Five dedicated bedrooms. Two with double beds. One has ensuite. Three bedrooms with twin singles. The games room also has two single beds that are multi purpose sofa. Three bathrooms and shower rooms in addition to the ensuite. Large dining kitchen. Comfortable and clean. Thank you to owners.
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Ian
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