Springarth Cottage

Reviews (11)

• Sue

  The photographs of the cottage are certainly not current. General cleanliness was not up to scratch, dusty skirting boards and doors etc. The bathrooms were clean but the kitchen surfaces were certainly not Covid clean, the area near the kettle was sticky with sugar and the toaster was filthy with liquid grease in the base, presumably from previous toasted sandwiches. The lid of the kettle was broken which we reported as we left. Although this cottage does not have an enclosed garden there are some good walking areas nearby for dogs and the roads are quiet. We found the cottage perfect for our boxer, with plenty of room to accommodate her bedding. As Newby Court is a small holiday complex the courtyard would benefit from a general tidy up. We certainly enjoyed a relaxing holiday at Springarth and would certainly use it again. The situation of this cottage suited us perfectly, driving distance is close enough to the Lake District amenities.

• Victoria

  The owners took us in within an hour of Sykes calling them late on Saturday evening and made what initially felt like a total disaster feel so much better when we were warmly greeted by the owner. Springarth is a very pretty cosy little cottage within a small ,extremely sympathetic and well done barn development. The house is very clean and comfortable and beautifully furnished. There is parking outside the front door and a seating area which can be accessed via patio doors from the sitting room. There is also a very pretty little pond area that can be accessed from a gate near to the driveway. The cottage is easy to find as has a red telephone box and flagpole as landmarks and is close to the crossroads. The cottage is set within peaceful countryside and quiet roads. The kitchen has plenty of space , storage and is well equipped. But do bring 1 large stock pan and an extra baking tray if you need to cook for a large family. ( as is usually case with most cottages). The living room furniture is very comfortable with enough seating for all 6 of us. There is a large traditional farmhouse table for meals in a separate room adjacent to the kitchen. Water pressure was fine in both the over bath showers .The bathrooms are clean and attractive. From here there is a useful large Sainsburys supermarket (easily accessed by car) in nearby Penrith for supplies (/approx 15 min drive)The cottage is also very handy for Keswick and Ullswater., and visiting Aira Force via boat. Grasmere in the Lake district is a 45 minute drive away mostly on good roads and worth a visit. There is also a riding stables and Llama/ alpaca attraction close by and several historic points of interest including Castlerigg stone circle and Arthurs table. The owner has thoughtfully produced some itineraries for days out to places of interest and towns within driving distance . But best advice if you want to book days out such as Ullswater ferries, riding, etc is to either book in advance of your visit or when out doing your shopping as the cottage is in a bit of a dip so the wifi signal is not the best. This was actually a positive for us as we really enjoyed the peace and proper family time together without our teenagers being permanently glued to devices. We brought a favourite board game with us and had lots of laughs in the evenings after some lovely days out. So don't let the wifi signal put you off as this cottage is lovely! We would definitely stay again if we return to this area.

• Wendy

  There were 4 of us and a dog but it was very spacious and comfortable. We had a couple of hiccups on arrival but Stephen (the owner) sorted them out immediately. The surrounding area is quiet and beautiful and provided us with the very much needed mind reset. Stephen and Kathleen are very welcoming and helpful. Well done guys! We hope to see you again (soon).