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  • Last Minute Cottages - Luham Cottage

Cumbria

Luham Cottage

Ref: S854855

Reviews 12

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Resting next to the River Eden is the quaint village of Langwathby, Cumbria. With the Lake District National Park to the west and North Pennines to the east, Langwathby is an excellent base for a walking holiday. A large village green occupies the...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 1 Bed Cottage in Water Yeat

Cumbria

1 Bed Cottage in Water Yeat

Ref: S421810

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Additional information and rules - 1 bedroom – super-king-size - 2 bathrooms – 1 with walk-in shower and WC, 1 with WC and bath, additional WC - Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, slow cooker, juicer,...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Yanway Cottage

Cumbria

Yanway Cottage

Ref: S564753

Reviews 18

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Troutbeck Bridge is a small community in the Lake District National Park, nestled between Windermere and Ambleside and not far from the famed Kirkstone Pass. This sleepy community, comprised of a smattering of Lakeland cottages, is home to a...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 3 Bed Cottage in Greenodd

Cumbria

3 Bed Cottage in Greenodd

Ref: S521865

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Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles and 1 small double - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC and 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and washing...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 1 Bed Cottage in Coniston

Cumbria

1 Bed Cottage in Coniston

Ref: S230009

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Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 1 king-size bedroom - Bathroom with shower over bath and WC - Smart TV/DVD, DAB radio, and Bluetooth speaker - Wood burner - logs available to purchase locally - Oven, hob, microwave,...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Oxen Park

Cumbria

2 Bed Cottage in Oxen Park

Ref: S421726

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Additional information and rules - 2 double bedrooms - 2 bathrooms – 1 with bath and WC, 1 with shower and WC - Range-style oven and induction hob, dishwasher and washing machine - Smart TV in lounge - Wood burner in lounge (first basket of...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Bassenthwaite

Cumbria

2 Bed Cottage in Bassenthwaite

Ref: S368087

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Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 single - 2 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower room with shower and WC - Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer and microwave - Smart TV and DVD in the lounge - Private parking to...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Anvil Cottage

Cumbria

Anvil Cottage

Ref: S90585

Reviews 65

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The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water, overlooked by the woods and tarns of Claife Heights. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of...

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£111

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Mrs Tiggywinkles

Cumbria

Mrs Tiggywinkles

Ref: S89936

Reviews 46

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Cunsey

Cumbria

2 Bed Cottage in Cunsey

Ref: S521998

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Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 2 doubles or 1 double 1 twin (Please confirm bed made up upon booking) - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC and 1 en-suite with bath, handheld shower and WC - Electric oven...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - The Old Chapel

Cumbria

The Old Chapel

Ref: S281796

Reviews 26

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The pretty hamlet of Crook is situated in beautiful Lakeland countryside and offers excellent access to the heart of the Lake District National Park. There are two hotels/pubs in Crook itself and a wide variety of super walks on the surrounding...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 3 Bed Cottage in Eskdale

Cumbria

3 Bed Cottage in Eskdale

Ref: S841801

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Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 four-poster king-size, 1 twin, and 1 bunk bedroom - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, plus 1 separate WC - Oil-fired AGA, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine -...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Corn Cottage

Cumbria

Corn Cottage

Ref: S37707

Reviews 72

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The small hamlet of Water Yeat is in the Crake Valley, just a 5-minute walk from the shores of Allan Tarn and a 10 minute walk from the shores of Coniston Water in the beautiful Lake District National Park. To the northern end of the lake is the...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Esk Pullman Carriage

Cumbria

Esk Pullman Carriage

Ref: S820569

Reviews 2

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If you’re looking for a unique getaway surrounded by nature and outdoor adventure opportunities, then look no further than this charmingly converted Pullman Carriage. Perfect for small families or couples with up to two dogs in tow, enjoy the many...

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£155

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 3 Bed Cottage in High Wray

Cumbria

3 Bed Cottage in High Wray

Ref: S232279

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Additional information and rules - 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a 2’6” twin on request) and 1 twin - 1 bathroom and 1 en-suite shower room - Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Santon

Cumbria

2 Bed Cottage in Santon

Ref: S421766

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Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms – 2 doubles - 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC - Electric oven, gas hobs, microwave, toaster, kettle - Utility room with fridge/freezer - Washing machine and tumble dryer in the...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - 2 Bed Cottage in Hawkshead

Cumbria

2 Bed Cottage in Hawkshead

Ref: S230049

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Additional information and rules - 2 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin) and 1 king-size - 1 bathroom and 1 shower room - Aga electric oven and gas hob, fridge and dishwasher - Utility area with...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Kirkstone Cottage

Cumbria

Kirkstone Cottage

Ref: S86661

Reviews 36

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Ambleside makes a base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is much to enjoy here from cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Weir Cottage

Cumbria

Weir Cottage

Ref: S281896

Reviews 24

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Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Hazelnut Cottage

Cumbria

Hazelnut Cottage

Ref: S367448

Reviews 60

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Windermere is a lively town neighbouring the twin town of Bowness, both situated in the heart of the Lake District National Park. The town is home to a generous choice of amenities, shops and eateries, as well access to the town of Ambleside where...

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£201

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Coachman's Cottage

Cumbria

Coachman's Cottage

Ref: S12489

Reviews 45

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Renowned for being the prettiest village in the Lake District, the small town of Cartmel in South Lakeland is a wonderful, picturesque holiday destination. At the heart of this thriving community is the Priory Church, one of the finest...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Workshop Cottage

Cumbria

Workshop Cottage

Ref: S281722

Reviews 41

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The vibrant twin towns of Bowness and Windermere hold enduring appeal for visitors to the Lake District National Park, with each providing a range of nearby attractions, amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. A variety of boat trips...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - Lilac Cottage

Cumbria

Lilac Cottage

Ref: S371312

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The town of Windermere provides a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes resting in the heart of the famed Lake District National Park. Great for a family that is looking for lots of things to do, Windermere is home to...

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  • Last Minute Cottages - South Stonethwaite Cottage

Cumbria

South Stonethwaite Cottage

Ref: S281718

Reviews 37

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The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the...

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What our customers say about their holidays

  • Christine - Verified booking

    We have just returned from a rather poor stay at Anvil cottage a d wanted to feedback before any other guests have to go through the same experience we did.

    We have stayed in a few houses in Near Sawrey over the years and we're excited to try Anvil Cottage after reading the description and seeing the pictures. However nothing could have prepared us for the smell upon entering the house. The stench of dog was completely overpowering, our kids didn't even want to go in which was such a poor first impression. The rugs were filthy and very old from which I presume most of the smell was coming from. However we carried on the kids were excited to see their room, however when our son climbed up to the top bunk, the whole bunk bed was so unstable and swayed so much he came back down crying. My husband ended up having to strap the bed together using car straps we fortunately had with us just to try and make it more safe and steady. As you can imagine we were not having a great start to the holiday. When we then went to use the toilet we were disgusted. It was covered with urine and hair. I have attached a photo. I had to clean everything, particularly as we have three young children. There were cobwebs in the bathroom as well. We tried to put a good face on things and get ready for bed, then when I pulled back the duvet the sheet was covered in dog hairs. They were literally ingrained in the bedding. Again, I have attached a photo. I just wanted to cry and leave. When my mum who is quite frail, went to use the chair in the large bedroom the seat sunk so low she nearly hit the floor. We made her a cup of tea and found the cutlery in the drawer was dirty and the dishes were still dripping (I presume from being washed but the cupboard was soaking which wasn't nice). There were dog hairs in the fridge and the dish brush we had been left was nothing short of disgusting, covered in long hairs and dirty. I felt like I didn't want to touch anything. It's such a shame as it obviously has character and was well equipped with firewood and plenty of pots and pans, plus the freezer and washing machine was great, but we really didn't enjoy our stay there. The icing on the cake was that the water pressure was awful, often no more than a dribble, and the shower went cold after only a few moments each time, again, really awful for my mum who has arthritis. I really hope this feedback is useful. We had every intention of rebooking for next year but we have gone with another house in Sawrey with another company.

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  • Joanne - Verified booking

    Not perfect Lovely cottage in a scenic spot with great dog walks on the doorstep.

    Great location for getting into Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside etc There were a number of frustrations with our stay, however: The garden doesn’t adjoin the cottage so rather than being able to simply open a door to let dog out we had to put his lead on and take him across the roadway to access the garden - not ideal in middle of night or poor weather - this detail is not clear in the cottage specifications. The door knobs on both access doors can be tricky to turn - we spent way too much time frustrating trying to twist them open. The kitchen pack is inadequate, barely enough washing up liquid for 2 bowlfuls of water and only a few dishwasher tablets. We ended up buying a bottle of washing up liquid. There was only 1 toilet roll! I didn’t expect there to be a week’s supply but thought there’d be more than one roll. Again we had to buy more. No hand soap in bathroom or kitchen - we had to buy 2 bars of soap. Main room is described as king size - the bed is not king size, just a standard double. Misleading. There was only one log for wood burner and a meagre amount of kindling. Specification said fuel would be provided. Again, I wasn’t expecting a week’s supply, but in previous rentals you get a couple of night’s worth of logs? One log!! Frustrating and disappointing. Wood burner has no companion set, so no poker or tongs to assist with fire stoking. Shed key is missing. I was so incredulous re there only being one log I wanted to check the shed in case there were more there - folder in house says shed key in top kitchen drawer - it is not and could not be located. Main bedroom would benefit from curtains, the horizontal blind not adequate to block out the glare from the neighbour’s security light which repeatedly came on and off. To summarise we had a lovely week in the Lakes, cottage is very attractive, but is missing some simple touches which would have elevated our stay to something more special. There is nothing in the way of greeting or hospitality so if you do choose to stay here bring your own loo roll, soap, salt and pepper (both cruets were empty), washing up liquid, logs and kindling. Reading previous reviews, the vast majority of the frustrations I have outlined have already been documented by previous guests so I have no confidence they’ll be taken on board.

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  • Julian - Verified booking

    Cottage was in a lovely location, however, didn't realise how busy location was due to the number of tourists visiting Hill Top.

    This brings me to my first comment of which there were no net curtains within the property, only night ones. This resulted in a lack of privacy because some tourists would take photos of the cottage, which was fine but some people would also look through the windows which I found to be a bit of a pain. so there were certain times the curtains were closed whilst we we there. Secondly, at the beginning of the week, the boiler had a problem producing hot water. I spoke to the owner and was told there had been previous problems which had been fixed but the way to sort it out was to turn on the Immersion heater as required which was in the main bedroom.A bit inconvenient, especially when I didn't always remember to do it. The owner also said he would get an engineer in on the Saturday (the day we were leaving) which for me was not acceptable. It should have been sorted out, whilst we were there.Thirdly, I am not used to oil-fired boilers. This one was rather noisy and whilst running produced rather nauseous fumes. The boiler was located in a small Utility room near the back door. Fourthly, the garden was very small. We have three dogs. The picture on the website suggests it is much larger. Fifth comment, whilst the front of the cottage gave off a certain amount of charm, the back needs a lot of work doing on it, especially some of the drain-pipes. They are rusty with paint peeling off them. I suspect they are part of the original fittings. Lastly, the drive which is behind a couple of metal gates is small. Really only suitable for a small to medium size vehicle. With three dogs, we have a larger one. Manoeuvering was quite tricky, especially as the gates were mounted on posts which reduced the width somewhat. Best way, was to reverse in, which meant moving to the middle of the road to obtain the correct angle to reverse. Watch out for passing cars. When pulling out of the drive, make sure there is a second person to guide you out. You cannot see either left or right until you are in the middle of the road and the road can be very busy. There is nowhere to park outside the cottage. All-in-all, location was lovely but I feel the price of the cottage was rather high for what it had to offer. I spoke to the agent about some of the problems and was told the owner was aware of them. If so, why were they not dealt with?

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  • Joanne - Verified booking

    Not perfect Lovely cottage in a scenic spot with great dog walks on the doorstep.

    Great location for getting into Windermere, Bowness, Ambleside etc There were a number of frustrations with our stay, however: The garden doesn’t adjoin the cottage so rather than being able to simply open a door to let dog out we had to put his lead on and take him across the roadway to access the garden - not ideal in middle of night or poor weather - this detail is not clear in the cottage specifications. The door knobs on both access doors can be tricky to turn - we spent way too much time frustrating trying to twist them open. The kitchen pack is inadequate, barely enough washing up liquid for 2 bowlfuls of water and only a few dishwasher tablets. We ended up buying a bottle of washing up liquid. There was only 1 toilet roll! I didn’t expect there to be a week’s supply but thought there’d be more than one roll. Again we had to buy more. No hand soap in bathroom or kitchen - we had to buy 2 bars of soap. Main room is described as king size - the bed is not king size, just a standard double. Misleading. There was only one log for wood burner and a meagre amount of kindling. Specification said fuel would be provided. Again, I wasn’t expecting a week’s supply, but in previous rentals you get a couple of night’s worth of logs? One log!! Frustrating and disappointing. Wood burner has no companion set, so no poker or tongs to assist with fire stoking. Shed key is missing. I was so incredulous re there only being one log I wanted to check the shed in case there were more there - folder in house says shed key in top kitchen drawer - it is not and could not be located. Main bedroom would benefit from curtains, the horizontal blind not adequate to block out the glare from the neighbour’s security light which repeatedly came on and off. To summarise we had a lovely week in the Lakes, cottage is very attractive, but is missing some simple touches which would have elevated our stay to something more special. There is nothing in the way of greeting or hospitality so if you do choose to stay here bring your own loo roll, soap, salt and pepper (both cruets were empty), washing up liquid, logs and kindling. Reading previous reviews, the vast majority of the frustrations I have outlined have already been documented by previous guests so I have no confidence they’ll be taken on board.

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  • Katie - Verified booking

    Directions to get to the cottage were rubbish and after a 9 and half hour drive to get there, the last thing I wanted to do is drive around in circles.

    Parking situation is completely inaccurate, unless you have a two seater city car then you won't fit on the so called driveway (court yard) even then there is a pinch point between neighbouring house and garden wall. The TV signal weak and TV would go blank and state TV signal is weak, we reported this heart of the lakes as it caused much upset for our little one. I think this could be resolved if foliage when removed from the electric cables. Bathroom: the sealant has gone on the bathtub, again reported as I don't want this to become an issue for the owner with leaking ceilings. The ceiling is pealing away like there is wall paper on it, this is not helped by the fact there is no fan, there is also no water pressure for shower. Windows were painted shut, this is a big bug bare for me incase of a fire risk. Storage heaters I've never used before, when we arrived it was a little chilly and no hot water, even though the setting was on timed. We turned on the storage heaters hopefully to take the chill off and spent the next 4 days dying of heat (and not being able to open the windows made it really uncomfortable during the night). Key missing for the shed, which stores the seating cushions for the garden, however even if it had cushions the chairs where unsafe to use as they were rusted through, reported to heart of the lakes. No direction as to where the wood for the fireplace is, I found it on the last day and put a log in the fire and filled up the basket for the next person. The doors are sticking on ceiling causing damage to the property, and the carpet. No curtains in bedrooms just blinds, which made it too light in the mornings. No views unless you go outside, you are overlooked by neighbours both front and back. People renting next door spent one evening just walking around their garden looking in at us constantly. Very well equipped kitchen however not a single cupboard space for food. The shelf falling off the wall in the kitchen, which has the toaster on. Ok now the good bits. Good for location to Windermere and bowness, Ambleside even Keswick easy to get to. Leave the property and there are amazing views. Very quiet location Very well equipped kitchen Beds were quite comfortable.

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  • Where can I go for a cheap holiday in the Lake District?

    For cheap holiday cottages in the stunning Lake District National Park, try the bustling towns of Bowness-on-Windermere or Keswick. Or, enjoy a quaint village stay at Grasmere or Cartmel.

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    Some of the best walks in the Lake District include the Orrest Head Walk, the School Knott Circular Route, and the West Shore Walk.

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