Guests say
The Crook in Cumbria receives high praise for its cleanliness, comfort, and thoughtful touches from the owner, including welcome gifts. Guests appreciate the quiet location, ideal for exploring the southern Lakes and local attractions. While there are mentions of a nearby building site and closed pubs, the overall experience is positive, with many guests enjoying the well-equipped cottage and the friendly, attentive host.
Reviews consistently mention that the cottage is clean and well-presented, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is praised for being quiet and ideal for exploring the southern Lakes, though there are some concerns about a nearby building site and closed pubs, which slightly affect the score.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a warm welcome and a cosy atmosphere. The presence of a building site is a minor discomfort for some.
Facilities are generally well-received, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and amenities. However, one review cites issues with power cuts and incorrect listing details, leading to a slightly lower score.
Many reviews express gratitude for the thoughtful gestures, such as welcome gifts, although it is politely noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A quaint, semi-detached wing of the owner's cottage, located in the centre of the pretty village of Great Urswick, just three miles from Ulverston. This cottage has been individually styled and furnished to provide quality accommodation for a couple, and is set in a pretty, rural location. This welcoming cottage near Ulverston comprises a spacious double bedroom plus a modern shower room, a charming open plan living area, and a well-equipped kitchen. The decked area that overlooks the pretty garden is a lovely spot for guests to relax on a sunny afternoon. Take a pleasant stroll around the serene Urswick Tarn, or visit one of the popular local pubs.
From the doorstep there are extensive walking opportunities, including Birkrigg Common, which enjoys wonderful views across Ulverston and the nearby Lake District Fells. The Cumbrian Way is also close by, offering excellent walking, cycling and nature-watching opportunities. The festival town of Ulverston is just three miles from your cottage, and hosts many shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst the sandy beaches of the Furness Coast, Windermere and Coniston, with mountain biking, climbing and watersports, are all within a short drive. An idyllic cottage, perfect for a romantic break.
Great Urswick, with its two characterful pubs and restaurant, is a hidden gem, a lovely village just two miles to the south of Ulverston. Along with its neighbour, Little Urswick, they lie on opposite sides of the same tarn. The tarn is a wonderful wildlife habitat with a whole host of water birds occupying its sheltered corner. Birkrigg Stone Circle is one of several prehistoric settlement sites in the surrounding countryside. Locally, the start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths can be found. Nearby Ulverston is an ancient market town, which still holds a street market every Thursday and Saturday. Facilities include a wide range of shops, pubs and restaurants, a cinema and a leisure centre. All of the attractions of the Lake District National Park are easily reached. The Furness Coast boasts sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Windermere and Coniston are within easy reach, and nearby family attractions include the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Steam Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Muncaster Castle and the Aquarium of the Lakes.
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner-effect electric stove.
Gas central heating with electric stove.
Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, DVD, CD, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Decked garden with furniture and BBQ available on request.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops 2 miles, pubs and restaurant 2 mins walk.
Note: Children under the age of 2 only.
Reviews (88)
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James
The cottage was very clean and tidy and had all the facilities you require for your stay. A very comfortable bed and wonderful shower room. We would definitely stay there again. We would highly recommend the Crook. Thankyou.
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Sharon
It's cosy, and clean, in a nice quiet village. Tim, the owner is friendly and on hand for any questions. The cottage is well equipped with kitchen and bathroom cleaning products and a welcome pack of milk, tea, coffee and biscuits is always provided as well as the extra touches of a bottle of wine and fresh flowers. We enjoy sitting out on the decking too which is quite a suntrap. Since our last stay the TV and microwave have been replaced. A very good for value property.
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Ean
Cottage clean and comfortable and cool in the heat wave . Easy access to the lakes and local town for shopping and attractions. Tim was welcoming and left a lovey welcome pack. wine , flowers etc. The Bed was very comfortable we both slept well. we would recommend local pub 12 minutes walk very friendly staff good food and ales. and any the local attractions none of which disappointed. when we return to the lakes we would be happy to be based here. Ean and Maggie