Guests say
Dunmail House is a well-received cottage with cosy beds, beautiful fires, and a stunning garden. It's praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent location near attractions and a pub with good food. The property is ideal for both family and pet-friendly holidays, offering a peaceful setting with lovely views and well-equipped amenities.
Guests consistently describe the house as clean and well-maintained, with one specifically noting the spotless kitchen, contributing to a high cleanliness score.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to local attractions, good food at the nearby pub, and beautiful views, although some noted road noise and a narrow driveway.
Reviewers find the beds cosy and the house comfortable, with a warm and inviting atmosphere. However, some older guests mentioned a preference for an upstairs toilet.
The property is well-equipped and appreciated for its amenities, though there are suggestions for minor improvements such as replacing patio cushions and providing shower gel and shampoo.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be provided.
About this property
With views over Morecambe Bay and a pub across the road, this house is a great base from which to explore or simply relax..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 40" Freeview TV, Books, Games, Woodburner
Dining room: Open Fire
Kitchen: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Wet Room: Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire and wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. . Lawned garden with terrace and garden furniture. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are 7 steps and a sloping terrace in the garden.. This recently renovated family home has been refurbished in 2020 to a very good standard while keeping some of the existing features such as original wooden flooring. There is an open fire in the cosy dining room, where you get the feel of being in a traditional Cumbrian cottage, or you can relax in the sitting room in front of the wood burner. The three double bedrooms have fantastic views, and the beds are of a good standard to ensure you get a great nights’ sleep. Unlimited Wi-Fi and a selection of maps, books and games are provided for guests to enjoy. Sit back and relax in the beautiful tiered garden whilst watching the sunset with a glass of your favourite tipple. Make use of the landscaped patio for outdoor dining or retreat to the pub, literally across the road, where a warm welcome and good food will await you.
The property is set in the sleepy village of Allithwaite, just under 2 miles from Grange-over-Sands. The neighbouring village of Cartmel, with its 12th-century priory and racecourse, is also just under 2 miles away.
Dunmail House is the ideal holiday home for visiting the Lake District National Park, as you are not far from any of the main routes to take you around the Lakes, and Lake Windermere is only 9 miles away. Other nearby places include Holker Hall, Sizergh Castle, Grizedale Forest and the Lakeland Motor Museum. Kendal, Bowness and Windermere are 30 minutes away.
The limestone outcrop of Humphrey Head and its nature reserve, where the last wolf in England was allegedly seen in 1390, is just under 2 miles away. It offers a tranquil circular walk taking in the stunning views and returning through a picturesque wood where wildlife is abundant. Skydiving Northwest is in Flookburgh, 2½ miles away, and Grange-over-Sands offers golfing. Cycle trails such as the Cartmel Cycle Loop are popular. Train links provide services to Kents Bank, Grange-over-Sands, Arnside, Silverdale (for rspb Leighton Moss), Ulverston, for its market town with cobbled streets and appealing shops, and Lancaster, for its busy, student vibe. There is a village shop ¼ mile away and Grange-over-Sands has a wide range of amenities, along with the promenade and ornamental gardens. Whether you enjoy biking, hiking, water sports or shopping, or simply taking in the magnificent scenery of mountains and lakes, Dunmail House is an ideal location to achieve all of this. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 100 yards.
Free WiFi
One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
Brilliant stay. Lovely house all in all, but is looking a little tired in places and could do with refresh. I was really disappointed at the lack of gritting of the driveway. It had a full covering of ice and snow on our arrival, given it is a slope upwards and very steep, there was no way I could get up it. I managed half way but that was it. No grit available to do it myself either. This was very disappointing and quite dangerous! Next doors drive was gritted, but not ours. I found this quite a poor first impression. It’s a very quiet local area, but if you are after peace and quiet it’s spot on.
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Confirmed Guest
A lovely cosy house, fabulous location to visit Cartmel, Kendal, Grange and the lakes in Windermere, fabulous pub a stones throw with gorgeous food The beds were so cosy, and the beautiful fires when lit gave the house a really nice feel. We stayed in winter but if the weather permits beautiful garden to the front of the house
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Confirmed Guest
The house is wonderful, the details could be made a little clearer about the stairs at the top on the landing, however we managed, Adam has been really helpful throughout our stay as has the neighbour great place