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Cumbria
2 Bed Cottage in Talkin
Ref: S680848
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£100
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Gypsy
Ref: S12077
Reviews 11
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£72
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Shepherds Cottage, Foscot
Ref: S425073
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£136
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Beudy Tawe
Ref: S278148
Reviews 42
From
£81
per nightPennard
Vale Cottage
Ref: S777916
Reviews 19
From
£142
per nightCumbria
Penny Red Cottage
Ref: S282810
Reviews 27
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£110
per nightAppin
Salachail
Ref: S1035392
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£323
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Hook Farm Cottage
Ref: S811523
Reviews 6
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£85
per nightOxfordshire
The Paddock
Ref: S881298
Reviews 7
From
£291
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2 Bed Cottage in Achiltibuie
Ref: S232210
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£88
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Biskey Steps
Ref: S281540
Reviews 14
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£65
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4 Bed Cottage in Launceston
Ref: S233702
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£124
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Aberlyn
Ref: S45332
Reviews 53
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£102
per nightBuilth
5 Bed Cottage in Painscastle
Ref: S244374
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£324
per nightDevon
2 Bed Cottage in Morchard Bishop
Ref: S483410
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£81
per nightDorset
4 Bed Cottage in Owermoigne
Ref: S241721
From
£180
per nightNorth Yorkshire
Sea Change
Ref: S477057
Reviews 31
From
£65
per nightCumbria
Lake View Lodge
Ref: S677454
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£79
per nightCumbria
Ullswater View Suite
Ref: S821152
Reviews 2
From
£117
per nightCornwall
Cobble, Bodmin
Ref: S881159
From
£156
per nightWaveney District
White House Lodges - Tawny
Ref: S841858
Reviews 1
From
£99
per nightNorth Norfolk District
The Harnser
Ref: S141513
Reviews 30
From
£147
per nightCumbria
3 Bed Apartment in Ambleside
Ref: S421791
From
£88
per nightSomerset
Hoglets
Ref: S375202
Reviews 78
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£87
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What our customers say about their holidays
Rachel - Verified booking
This was our first trip to the Lake District and we had a fantastic time.
We have fallen in love with the stunning scenery and will definitely return. We appreciate the cottage is old but it does need a good clean. We never normally leave reviews but felt this one was important to the owner especially if they are employing a cleaning company. The hand mirror and towel rail in the second floor bathroom were covered in dust on arrival. Throughout the cottage there were cobwebs and spiders everywhere including in the bread bin, amongst the cutlery, pots, pans, dishes, plates, glasses, corners of the rooms, around the windows, between the bannisters etc. On the one occasion when we chose to cook something in the cottage we had to clean the baking trays before we used them as they were filthy. The shower head and shower lead in the bathroom on the top floor were mouldy and needed a bleach. When we removed hair from the shower plug we were horrified to see what else came out - it was clear this had not been cleaned for some time. The toothbrush holder in the bathroom on the top floor was mouldy. We even found toe nail clippings on the floor which wouldnât have been there if the cottage had been hoovered. There were tea stains down the wall in the bedroom. The boiler kept making loud banging noises throughout the night which woke us all up. There was a wasp nest outside the window of the main top floor bedroom which meant we couldnât open the window as the wasps were swarming. Penny Red was in a perfect spot with beautiful surrounding views and close to the centre of Ambleside. It was on a hill called The Struggle which was fine for us but some people might find this difficult. It was a bonus having a designated car parking space. The cottage was well equipped with everything you need for a break in the Lakes but it just needed a thorough proper clean.
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Willow - Verified booking
We recently stayed at the penny red cottage, the cottage itself is described as being in the town.
However it is not, it is a 5 minute walk from the town which for most that wouldnât be a problem however the booking does not mention the massive hill you have to climb to reach the house. So a simple 5 minute walk into the town turns into a sweaty tired mess. So it would have been nice for a heads up in the description of the area on the booking. I was happy to find that the kitchen is decently stocked with kitchen equipment however the tap in the kitchen drips which is really annoying and there is no description on how to use the oven or washing machine so that took us 15 mins to work out. I was also very disappointed to find that the stunning double bedroom on the top floor with lovely views, the main light does not work so you have to rely on the bed side lamp to navigate yourself round the bedroom. The main disappointment of the house was the extractor fan in the first bathroom is broken. When the wind blows on the house it rattles and makes a ton of noise which is very distracting- sounds like a ping pong ball is bashing round inside. For a house that could comfortably house 4-5 people in the main seating area in the sitting room there is only 3 seats available a sofa and sofa chair, I didnât quite understand this as there is enough space for a bigger sofa. But if 4 people turned up only 3 can sit down and watch some tv. Apart from that criticism the stay itself was lovely, it has private parking with a spacious gap, the bathroom and bedrooms are very clean and cosy with a nice view and the location is nice.
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Elton - Verified booking
Had a great week in Penny Red.
It completely delivered on the cosiness the pictures suggested. The two large beds were super comfortable with quality mattresses and feather-down duvets, so we slept a lot and really well. And the main room was made up by the log burning fire. Overall the place just smacked of quality and some good attention to detail. The furniture - drawers, tables and side units - was all good quality, and the main bathroom was really stylish with underfloor heating and a towel rail that actually got hot. Both bathrooms had good showers, and having a bath was a treat. The kitchen was decent but there were issues with the toaster and main oven taking ages to cook things because they never really got hot enough. (Easy to replace a toaster but the oven is a slightly bigger problem.) Other little bugs were that, although it was really nice and cosy, the fire desperately needs serviced/repaired because the door and chimney seals are shot so we were tearing though fuel (Note: Dec/Jan booking). We ended up having to buy logs because the coal we took just wouldn't burn properly and didn't give off any heat. Not the end of the world but almost a disappointment. And one other bit of wear and tear that needs to be sorted out is that the shower head holder in the main bathroom is a bit loose and wobbly which meant the shower would sometimes drop down or flop around the place. Not a huge problem but was a bit annoying. Don't let any of this put you off though, because Penny Red is a really nice place and we would definitely go back.
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Miss Barker - Verified booking
We have thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay at The Vale, despite the lack of and previous reviews we were very sceptical what to expect. The only negative was the hot water situation as mentioned, we only were able to enjoy the fabulous bath on the first day other than that the water ran lukewarm. The location was amazing, so many beaches to visit with our dogs within 15 mins drive. We book properties that suit or reactive dog, so pleased to say the property was FULLY enclosed for our large Rottweiler, meaning we could all have a laid back experience. Hot tub and garden furniture were amazing in the sunshine, the main bed was so comfy, everything we needed was in the house. We shall be looking to book again next year, we wanted to return in September but no availability for our dates. Overall we loved it and would highly recommend. Best property in the area.
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Family from Iver - Verified booking
<span helvetica="" neue="" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Lato, "><strong>Attractive & comfortable kitchen & living area.</strong><br /> Recommendations: Gower beaches, Oxwich, 3 Cliffs, Langland Bay, </span><span helvetica="" neue="" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Lato, ">Carreg Cennen castle.,</span><span helvetica="" neue="" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Lato, ">Brecon town & cathedral, </span><span helvetica="" neue="" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Lato, ">Swansea Leisure Centre. </span><span helvetica="" neue="" style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Lato, ">Good bike paths from Pontardawe to Mumbles.</span>
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