Cottages That Sleep 12 in the UK

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Jeff - Verified booking

  The property was clean and tidy when we arrived.

  Managed to get 6 large cars on the drive. The location was perfect for access to the beach for walks etc. The house was lovely and warm, we actually turned it down and put it back to the original setting when we left. Good supply of local shops just a very short walk around the corner. The few things that caused us issues were the kitchen equipment, very poorly equipped for a house that can sleep 16 (we were 14 adults). There was 1 very old medium sized roasting dish, 1 small baking tray, one peeler. There were two glass pyrex dishes to serve food/cook food and that was it. A trip to the local supermarket to purchase equipment to cook Sunday roast was necessary. There were not enough wine glasses and limited beer and soft drink glasses. There was 2 chopping boards, one very small A5 sized and the other A4 sized. Totally inadequate for prep of meat/chicken/veg. Also people will ruin the worktops!! None of these items cost much. So disappointed. To cook for 14 was a challenge every night. We find it very difficult to eat out so always cook in. 1st bedroom on left as you go upstairs is very damp on the wall behind the bed, dripping water, which had penetrated the mattress. Bathroom also damp with mould. Behind the chest of drawers there was fluffy mould too. The bedroom with the double and single has a socket coming off. Information book needs updating, it tells you to put large refuge bin out on Wednesday, but it was still uncollected when we left Friday? Some hooks on doors in bedrooms and bathrooms would be helpful. On the first floor 2nd room on left there is no mirror. Overall we had a lovely break and the issues mentioned are numerous but not difficult to correct. It's a large group house and should be kitted appropriately. All this was noted in the maintenance log too.

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• Molly - Verified booking

  What a marvellous manor house!

  From the moment we entered the gates, we felt like we were in a truly royal place. Our group of 16 had an incredible time here. The house was immaculate, spacious, and beautifully decorated throughout. The well-equipped kitchen made it easy to prepare meals for our group, and the luxurious bedrooms and bathrooms made us feel like we were staying in a five-star hotel. The grand staircase, chandeliers, lounges, and dining room added a royal touch to the experience. The location was fantastic, closer to tourist destinations in the Lake District than we expected, with easy access to Keswick, Maryport, and Whitehaven. The town centre was only a short walk away, and we found plenty of great pubs and takeaways nearby (Double Happiness Chinese takeaway was our favourite!). We loved the on-site facilities like the games room and hot tub, though we couldn’t enjoy the garden due to rain. The hosts were incredibly helpful and responsive, and the security deposit and check-in process were seamless and straightforward. The only downside was that the broadband occasionally slowed down during peak hours, especially when streaming, but this was a minor inconvenience. We already miss the place and are planning our next visit! Highly recommended for anyone looking for a relaxing, luxurious, and memorable getaway.

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• Lindsey - Verified booking

  We booked Hillcrest house as a family of three generations.

  The size of the house was brilliant for our large party and facilities were good. A useful utility area with fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Our stay was for a week so these were quite important. We'd asked for highchair and travel cot and these were provided. 2 sitting rooms as well as a large dining room. The location of the house was ideal and within easy walking distance of the seafront and the town centre. On the whole the house was clean and well cared for. If I had any slight criticism at all it would be as follows. Some of the shower cubicles were a little on the small side but there's not much can be done about this. During our stay one of our party lost their reading glasses and proceeded to check down the side and back of the sofas. There were bits of paper and fluffy that had obviously been there for a while so these could do with a thorough clean out. The yale lock on the outer door was a little rickety but as there was also an inner lockable door then this didn't pose a security problem. These small things didn't detract from our stay which was very enjoyable.

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• Sue G. - Verified booking

  Fab-u-lous !

  The Culver Down Manor exceeded all of our expectations. From the moment we were warmly met and shown around by the lovely house manager Sara, until the moment we regretfully closed the door for the last time, behind us, we had the most amazing weekend. The house is beautiful and spotlessly clean. It is evident that so much care and attention to detail of this period property has been made by the owners Laurence and Sharon. There is a wide choice of stunning bedrooms. I can certainly recommend bedroom 4 with en-suite facilities and panoramic views of the garden and the sea beyond. Everyone commented about how comfortable the beds were. You will be equally amazed by the communal facilities of the drawing room, dinning room and kitchen. I have never seen such beautiful stained glass windows in a house before. We were lucky enough with the weather to sit out and appreciate all that the garden has to offer. Without doubt our stay at the Culver Down Manor has created such wonderful memories I don’t think anyone in our party will ever forget. If only I could give it more than 5 stars I would.

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• Ian C - Verified booking

  A real privilege

  When I was looking for somewhere to have my sixtieth birthday celebration, I came across this house, and from the description seemed perfect, but just too good to be true. But I can now say that not only did it live up to expectations, but amazingly exceeded them. The setting is stunning, in beautiful grounds on the the clifftop, but it is the house itself that is the star. Big light and airy rooms, with wonderful furnishings and fittings and decor, all in keeping with the Art Deco theme, made you feel you had stepped back into a bygone age. It felt a real privilege to be staying there, and trusted with this amazing place. The big dining room was a perfect setting for my birthday dinner, and the kitchen had everything you could possibly want to prepare and serve the meal. The owner was very helpful and responsive, and on his recommendation we had food for the meal supplied by Deli Tramezzini, which was great, and a cake from Wight Vintage, which was also wonderful. So it was very memorable weekend for us all, topped off by the lovely warm and sunny weather the whole time.

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