Guests say
Beck Cottage in Ulverston is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and prime location for exploring the Lake District. Guests appreciate the warm, welcoming hosts and the cosy, well-equipped cottage. The tranquil setting and thoughtful touches, such as fresh eggs and bubbly, contribute to a memorable stay, although these gifts are kindly provided at the discretion of the hosts.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as lovely, clean, and well-presented. One review noted a need for deep cleaning in the bathroom, but this appears to be an isolated comment amidst overall excellent feedback.
The location is frequently highlighted as ideal for visiting Lake District attractions and the town of Ulverston. The peaceful, rural setting is appreciated, though one review mentioned narrow country roads. The proximity to various sites and the ease of exploring the area contribute to a high rating.
Comfort is a strong point for Beck Cottage, with guests finding it cosy, warm, and inviting. The bedroom and living areas are particularly praised for their comfort, contributing to a restful experience.
The cottage's facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen, dishwasher, and washing machine. The wood burner is a highlight, although there are some comments suggesting minor maintenance could enhance the experience.
While many reviews express gratitude for the thoughtful gestures such as fresh eggs and a bottle of bubbly, these gifts are mentioned as delightful surprises rather than guaranteed amenities. As such, a score cannot be provided as the consistency of these offerings is not clear.
About this property
A perfectly-presented romantic detached cottage, in the peaceful hamlet of Pennington, two miles from the market town of Ulverston. Lovingly appointed throughout to provide spacious accommodation, Beck Cottage is ideal for couples who wish to enjoy this Cumbria location, just a short drive from the beautiful Lake District National Park. At this Pennington cottage, you will find a bright and spacious open plan living area with a cosy woodburning stove. The excellent bedroom has an additional sitting area together with a TV. This superb Pennington cottage is so comfortable and cosy you may never wish to leave! Outside this Pennington cottage is a pretty patio area stocked with flowering plants, which is a delicious suntrap throughout the morning.
With the stunning Lake District within 30 minutes’ drive, and the beautiful coastal area overlooking Morecambe Bay within 10 minutes’ drive, this superb location has a wide variety of walking and cycling available. There really is no excuse not to get out and enjoy this quiet corner of Cumbria. The market town of Ulverston is a colourful destination with a regular calendar of festivals, including the traditional flag festival and lantern procession, plus of course some excellent restaurants. Just a five minute walk from this Pennington cottage is a pub with its own microbrewery and there is a farm shop in the hamlet.
This charming Pennington cottage is a delight at any time of the year.
Situated on the beautiful Lake District Peninsula, the scattered hamlet of Pennington is set in an area of gentle hills and unspoiled countryside. The start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths are close by, as are the twin pubs at Great Urswick Tarn - locally renowned for their fine ales and good food. Nearby Ulverston is an ancient market town, which still holds a streetmarket every Thursday and Saturday. Today, this settlement is best known as a "festival town", with events throughout the year, and as the birthplace of Stan Laurel. As a result, it is now home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world. Facilities there include a wide range of shops, pubs, and restaurants whilst all of the attractions of the National Park are within easy reach. Also close by is the Furness Coast, boasting sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Other attractions include the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park and Muncaster Castle.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with sitting area.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Electric central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV upstairs and downstairs with FreeSat, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and wood for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Bike storage.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops 2 miles, pub (micro brewery, open evenings only) 5 mins walk.
Note: Cottage is approached via a number of steps or a sloping path, may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
Note: Stairs open directly into the bedroom and there is a step inside the bathroom.
Reviews (50)
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David
However the stay was unfortunately overshadowed by a few issues. The cottage on closer inspection wasnât very clean. There was dusty surfaces, a large amount of cobwebs, toothpaste on a tap and mould under the bath taps. Later during the stay we found a finger nail and food down the back of the sofa. Additionally the sink had broken plumbing which meant that after a couple of water leaks we couldnât really use for it for five out the the seven days. Whilst we appreciate that it was over the New Year period you would have thought that an emergency plumber could have been utilised. Although permission was given to the hosts to enter the property to check the plumbing on one day, we were concerned that the day after someone had entered the property and turned some lights out that we purposely left on to help us navigate up the path in the dark when we returned from a day out, which was unsettling and intrusive. Whilst Beck Cottage is in a great position and had the potential for a really great stay, the lack of maintenance, cleanliness and lack of privacy detracted from the overall experience.
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Simon
Clean, warm, comfortable and amazing hosts! What more could you say?? Fabulous!!
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Julie
Really cosy with everything you would want. As a solo traveller I felt safe and secure and the owners were lovely. I would definitely recommend and stay again.