School Holidays 2017 Cottages In Sawrey

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stuart - Verified booking

  Grassholme is a wonderfully decorated and perfectly located property, however it is somewhat lacking in maintenance, cleanliness and basic supplies.

  The positives: - The carpets, sofas and decorations of the cottage is really very modern and homely - the cottage is in a stunning location with a fantastic view over Lake Windermere - it comes with some nice basic food supplies such as freshly ground coffee, tea, biscuits and jam - the kitchen white goods were of a high quality brand which made use of the kitchen very easy. I normally hate electric hobs but the Bosch hob and oven were brilliant! - it’s brilliant that dogs are allowed in such a well decorated property, as it is so nice to be able to have our dog with us! - the Graythwaite estate is wonderful and has plenty of nice walks in the surrounding area The issues: - there were no hand towels provided for the bathroom - various cobwebs and spiders in corners of EVERY room - there was no hand soap in the kitchen - there was no kitchen spray or cloth to clean the worktops after cooking - the curtains were beautiful, however they were poorly attached to the curtain pole with some hooks having come out - the log fire needs kindling as well as large logs and firefighters otherwise it’s pretty difficult to get the large logs to light properly - there were no matches to light the fire, so you need your own - the outdoor furniture definitely needs some TLC, which has been pointed out in a previous review - the “Grassholme Cottage” sign at the front of the property is completely worn and you can’t actually see why it says - various walls need a lick of paint from wear and tear Also, the description of the cottages is incorrect as it is not detached. It is semi detached. Overall it was a lovely stay which we thoroughly enjoyed and didn’t want to leave!

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• Tanya - Verified booking

  The cottage is lovely, especially the views of the lake which we would never tire of.

  However, there were many things that were missing or could be improved upon. E.g. the patio overlooking the lake was stunning but the "seating" was tired and worn and there was only a coffee table and 2 chairs, which for a cottage sleeping 4 people, was not sufficient. Further, there was not a table you could eat a meal at, as a family, which is a shame given the setting. We were very disappointed about this. Other things which would increase the score are a more powerful shower - it was almost a trickle if you wanted it hot; instructions re recycling/rubbish etc; a map of the estate so we knew where the cottage was in relation to the courtyard and swimming pool; the door handle on the doors to the patio was broken, a dressing table in the master bedroom; aswell as personal touches like tissues, toiletries, a better equipped kitchen (more utensils). These things didn't detract from the enjoyment of the holiday and the stunning location of the cottage, but they would have made it better and more comfortable. Given that Skyes have increased the price by 150% for the same dates in 2022, I would say they need to up their game. This lovely cottage is all about the views but there was not means to enjoy them as much as we may have and in our opinion, it is noteworthy £2500 for a week! I would expect luxury for that.

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• Jenny - Verified booking

  I cannot say enough about how lovely this cottage is, you will be so pleased if you do book here.

  I was worried as there were not many reviews but I should not have been as it was truly one of the best rentals we have ever had. The owner was a fantastic communicator and easy to reach with the few questions I had. The kitchen is perfectly fitted with plenty of basic supplies and easy to use. There is a very well stocked Co-Op just outside so you can cook in if you like. There is even a new washer/dryer which was great to clean up our hiking gear! The living area is cozy and warm. The fireplace was wonderful and the dressing room a real bonus. The bed was so comfortable and the bathroom clean and modern. The space was a perfect for our needs and even a bit larger than I had expected. The town of Hawkshead is a dream out of a picture book and the people were warm and welcoming. We arrived after dark which was a bit of a challenge but we managed with Phil's help to get settled very quickly and have time for a pint in the Red Lion ( literally steps away). The Sykes App made it even easier so definitely worth the download.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  We loved the property and the location and what weather !

  The house with its thick stone walls remained cool despite the high temperatures. A great house so clean and modern which was much appreciated. We would love to return on our next visit to the Lakes. In the spirit of us loving the property and certainly not complaining could we suggest the following which we feel will add to the comfort/ enjoyment of future guests:- Clothes airer or discreet washing line Larger kitchen bin A small creative (in the space) hanging rail in the en-suite bedroom Board for fruit prep ( the wooden ones are liable to staining) Some more small sharp knives, there was only one A cafetiere for fresh coffee ( we had to order one on Amazon Prime :) ) An external cover for the en-suite extractor as we had lots of flies ( in this room with all windows shut )in the first 24 hours and believe that they came through this open pipe which ought to have said cover on to prevent birds etc from using it as a home ! Thanks so much for letting us stay at your lovely property. Until the next time …

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• Helen - Verified booking

  Wonderful location which is the reason for 4 stars.

  The accommodation it’s dated but comfortable, kitchen is small but serviceable. My main issue and the reason I would stay here again was the cleanliness, the bathroom was dirty I had to wipe down the walls, which had hair on them, the bedroom had lots of cobwebs, and has thick dust on skirting boards and the bedside tables had dirty cup marks on from previous guests. The parking is very tight if you have a larger car and it didn’t help that the Gardner’s van was parked in an area blocking easy exit. The grounds and location are excellent and the pub which is just a few minutes walk serves lovely food. We had a wonderful holiday it was just a shame about the cleanliness.

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