White Gables | Great Clifton | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

12 Guests
6 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

149 Customer Review(s)

Adrian
June 2025

“Wow - what a wonderful week we had!”

Cottage is immaculately clean, kitchen is very well stocked and all the bedrooms and bathrooms are superb. Wi-Fi is very fast. Garden is huge and we had the good fortune to go when the weather was warm and sunny so could enjoy it! Pub next door was well worth a visit and there are multiple stores within a ten minute drive. Cottage is well situated near Keswick, Workington, Cockermouth etc. One thing worth mentioning is that the 2 televisions, while having free view, were not smart TV’S ...

Cottage is immaculately clean, kitchen is very well stocked and all the bedrooms and bathrooms are superb. Wi-Fi is very fast. Garden is huge and we had the good fortune to go when the weather was warm and sunny so could enjoy it! Pub next door was well worth a visit and there are multiple stores within a ten minute drive. Cottage is well situated near Keswick, Workington, Cockermouth etc. One thing worth mentioning is that the 2 televisions, while having free view, were not smart TV’S - no access to Netflix, Prime etc. I took a firestick with me so would recommend doing the same. Would highly recommend!!

- Adrian, June 2025
John June 2025

“Great cottage in an excellent location for exploring the Lake District by bike.”

There was plenty of room for a party of 9 and the hosts were very helpful. We hope to get back there sometime soon.

- John, June 2025
Hilary May 2025

“We - an inter-generational family group of 9 - had an absolutely super week staying at White Gables.”

The house is really impressive - several times during the week one or other of us would comment on how perfect it was. It is very spacious with lovely, attractively decorated bedrooms, very well equipped kitchen/dining area and such a comfortable lounge area. It was so easy to just relax into the house from the beginning of our stay. It was lovely having seating outside the French windows as well as a large grassy area, which was ideal for football games! The house is decorated and furnished to a high standard - I really liked the upcycled furniture in the double bedroom I was in - and there were lots of attractive little touches that made the rooms more interesting and attractive. The lounge area had three long sofas with lots of cushions and some throws and was an ideal space in which to chill out and to play crazy games! There was ample parking and the directions we were sent beforehand were very helpful. We thought the house was in a great position - off the beaten track but within easy reach of the Western Lakes, Cockermouth, Keswick etc. Cheryl was really helpful if we needed anything but never intrusive in any way. It was clear she and Colin have put lots of thought into making the house somewhere very special in which to stay - and they have succeeded! We can't recommend it highly enough - it's brilliant!

- Hilary, May 2025

Thank you Hillary for your lovely feedback. It is nice to know that our guests have had a lovely time staying at White Gables and appreciate all the hard work we do to keep it to a high standard. Hope to see yous again the future Property Owner
Doreen May 2025

“This is a lovely property.”

It was well equipped and spacious. We had a lovely time and everyone said that they would be happy to stay there again.

- Doreen, May 2025

Thank you Doreen for your lovely positive feedback Property Owner
Tabitha April 2025

“Highly recommend this cottage.”

It is beautifully decorated and there is a lot of space. Our kids especially liked the pool table and darts. The view from the lounge and garden is amazing. It was the perfect location to explore the Lakes and we recommend the Sunday roast at the local pub! We had a fantastic stay.

- Tabitha, April 2025
Anne March 2025

“We loved staying at White Gables.”

It was really well set up for a group of 10 friends. We all had our own bed and the social dining/sitting area was wonderful. Really nice kitchen and appreciated the 4 bathroom areas ( 1 en-suite). Great location for visiting the Lakes area generally. Would definitely recommend.

- Anne, March 2025
Sue March 2025

“A beautiful cottage with ample space, great location, well equipped kitchen.”

Plenty outside space also, hosts were very friendly and approachable. We had a lovely stay, thank you

- Sue, March 2025

Thank you Sue for the great feedback Glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Sharon February 2025

“This is a great place to stay.”

Its really well equipped , every thing you could need. A lovely quiet location with great views.

- Sharon, February 2025
Anthony February 2025

“The best cottage we have stayed at .”

the place is clean warm and plenty of space. the kitchen can easley handel 12 guest. plenty of parking the owners are great and very helpful. i will defently be coming here again

- Anthony, February 2025

Thank you Anthony for your great feedback. Hope to see you again in the future. Property Owner
David December 2024

“An excellent property, great location, clean, warm, great size and layout.”

Owners were easy to deal with. All in all a lovely experience.

- David, December 2024
Ashley December 2024

“Fantastic stay and beautiful place.”

Would definitely recommend.

- Ashley, December 2024
Gary November 2024

“Fab cottsge”

- Gary, November 2024

Thanks for your feedback Property Owner
Craig October 2024

“Stayed with family of 12 of mixed ages from 6months old, up to 70.”

Could not fault the accommodation, games room was used every day, and kitchen was lovely, with ample space for us to all eat our meals. Pub was literally 2 min walk away, and there was plenty of places to see in the surrounding area on the occasions that we ventured out. Would definitely recommend the cottage. Communication with the owner was excellent.

- Craig, October 2024
David September 2024

“A really lovely, spacious house in an area ideal for walking and cycling.”

My group have stayed in numerous holiday lets in both Scotland and Yorkshire and we found that White Gables is one of the best we have been accommodated in. Although we didn't use it, there is a downstairs bunkroom with 2 beds; lots of videos, books and a pool table.

- David, September 2024

Thank you for your great feedback Property Owner
Julie August 2024

“Amazing weekend away!”

! The photos for this house do not do it justice, it is huge!! Set in a beautiful quiet little village with a pub situated within a couple of minutes walk that serves lovely food, was ideal for our little break. The house is beautiful inside and was spotlessly clean. With a large garden at the rear, which we sat in to stargaze and a patio area leading off the living area, it was just perfect. I would highly recommend this property and we are already planning another visit next year. Communication has been excellent between Cheryl and myself and I just want to say a huge thank you for organising the return of my daughters make up bag, it is greatly appreciated.

- Julie, August 2024
Olwyn June 2024

“Lovely property in a peaceful setting.”

We had a most enjoyable stay.

- Olwyn, June 2024
Beverley June 2024

“Lovely house with comfy beds, plentiful bathrooms and all necessary kitchen accessories.”

Great location and excellent hotel with great food nearby! We’d booked a family holiday and took my elderly mum. Unfortunately, she found the settees in the lounge went too far back and were too low for her to get up from comfortably. Apart from this I would not hesitate to recommend this holiday home!

- Beverley, June 2024
Zara June 2024

“House was fantastic.”

Decor lovely and everywhere was spotlessly clean. The owner provided lots of games,books and DvDs which was a nice touch. There was also extra everything i.e towels, pillows and duvets. The garden was large and we enjoyed a good game of rounders. The only negative is that some of the beds were uncomfortable.

- Zara, June 2024

Hi Zara thank you for your feedback. Would you be kind enough to let us know which beds where not comfortable so we can address this issue please as we haven't had any comments regarding this before Kind regards Cheryl Property Owner
Leslie May 2024

“What a wonderful property.”

So much room, the house was so quiet too. We had a lovely time with a spread of ages. The youngsters thoroughly enjoyed the pool table and darts, the toddler loved running around the enormous garden. Plenty of space for the cars and the owners have thought of everything. Thank you so much x

- Leslie, May 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback Hope to see you again Property Owner
Laura April 2024

“Wow! What a place!”

! Spacious, extremely clean, homely and fantastic owners. We had a great time celebrating a family birthday. We will definitely be returning.

- Laura, April 2024
Simon April 2024

“Great stay!”

We booked for my mam’s 70th birthday and wouldn’t hesitate to book again in time for my dad’s! 11 of us in total and the set up suited us perfectly. The owners were on hand and very friendly throughout our stay. Thank you again!

- Simon, April 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback. Hope to see you again Property Owner
David April 2024

“We had a fantastic few days at White Gables.”

The property is clean , spacious and fully equipped with all the facilities we required, with the added bonus of a games room. There is also plenty of parking space. The location is good ,very quiet with views across open fields. Great Clifton is a good location for exploring the Area and we would recommend The Old Ginn House pub and restaurant, a 5 minute walk from White Gables , the food is very good. Cheryl ,the owner of the property was very helpful and friendly and it was lovely to meet her. Overall we would highly recommend White Gables, we could not fault it and we hope to revisit again in the future.

- David, April 2024
Nicola Jane March 2024

“Amazing property.”

Alot bigger than it looks on the photographs, very, very impressed. The space and facilities where 10/10 couldnt ask for anymore. Plenty of towels, amazing kitchen facilities. The owner lives next door and is lovely. Would definately recommend, you won't be disappointed.

- Nicola Jane, March 2024

Thank you for your lovely feedback Hope to see you again Property Owner
Roberta February 2024

“Absolutely fabulous.”

Such a wonderful house and hosts. It's so spacious, clean and beautifully furnished. Go there!

- Roberta, February 2024

Hi thank you for your lovely feedback & we are glad you enjoyed your stay xx Property Owner
Hayley February 2024

“10 out of 10 White Gables was absolutely the perfect house for our group of twelve.”

It was a great place to celebrate my partners 50 birthday with family. Open plan lounge dining kitchen made it a fabulous area to socialise.House was very clean and everyone slept well. This property has 4 bathrooms which made things so much easier when getting ready. The queen room has a lovely view to open fields and was very peaceful. The games room was a great space to chill with DVDs and plenty of books to choose from. We would love to return in the summer months to make use of the outside space and BBQ. The local pub( The Old Gin House) is very close, I'd say less that two mins. We ate there and all our meals were marvellous. The hosts of White Gables are lovely and you feel nothing is to much trouble for them, they live nextdoor so were on hand, but in no way intrusive. There was nothing lacking whatsoever. Would recommend in a heartbeat . We enjoyed days out in St Bees, White Haven, loweswater Hayley and Family

- Hayley, February 2024

Thank you Hayley for your lovely feedback & hope to see you again in the summer Property Owner
Theo January 2024

“Comfortable and well equiped house ideal for family gatherings.”

The pool room is a great addition, especially in the cold winter months.

- Theo, January 2024

Thanks for your lovely feedback, hope you enjoyed your birthday treat. The cleaning team thanked you for leaving everything spick & span Property Owner
Kath December 2023

“White Gables is the perfect home from home , with absolutely everything you need for you're stay provided.”

The spacious games room was a great place for the children to occupy themselves , a bonus for the adults too !. The friendly owner's live next , door and are at hand for any questions, providing speedy responses . Our family stayed for 4 nights to celebrate my Birthday and it was absolutely perfect , im sure we will return , and will definitely be recomending it to our friends .

- Kath, December 2023

Thanks for your lovely feedback & glad you enjoyed your stay. Hopefully see you again in the future Property Owner
Julie December 2023

“We had a lovely 3 night pre Christmas break with our children & Grandchildren.”

The property is beautiful, very comfortable and has everything you need. The location is good with it being close to Cockermouth, Keswick, Workington & Whitehaven and the local pub/restaurant (The Old Ginn House Inn), is a 2 minute walk away. We wouldn't hesitate recommending White Gables to others & we will definately book again.

- Julie, December 2023
Melissa October 2023

“What a great holiday cottage.”

Ideal for a large group, extremely clean and well equipped, a real home from home. Great location within east reach of many of the Lakes. Would highly recommend White Gables and would not hesitate to come back again.

- Melissa, October 2023
Kath October 2023

“White Gables is absolutely fantastic.”

If you are looking for somewhere for a large group, this is definitely the place for you. Ample easy parking for at least six cars. Six excellent bedrooms- including one which doubles as a large well equipped games room. Very comfortable beds. Beautifully made up rooms. Very handy storage room. Four bathrooms. Excellent large, spacious open plan living/dining/kitchen area with plentiful seating for everyone. Everything you could wish for in the kitchen. Spotlessly clean throughout. Cheryl was extremely helpful in answering my questions and helping with restaurant recommendations before our stay. And we knew that she was just next door if we had needed her during our stay - which we didn’t. All in all, a brilliant place to meet together with family or friends as there is plenty of room for everyone to have their own space but also fantastic communal areas. Add to that- it’s in The Lake District - what more needs to be said!

- Kath, October 2023

Thank you Kath for your lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to have your group staying with us. Glad you enjoyed your birthday celebrations & I will pass your comments on to my cleaning team. Property Owner
Victoria August 2023

“Owner couldn't do enough for us the house was absolutely beautiful so big it ...”

Owner couldn't do enough for us the house was absolutely beautiful so big it didn't feel like there was 12 us in one house highly recommended well worth the money and beautiful views around

- Victoria, August 2023

Hi Victoria Thanks for your lovely review. Glad you enjoyed your stay & hope to see you again in the future Regards Cheryl Property Owner
Jo August 2023

“Great house for a large family holiday.”

The host was brilliant, communicated well and there for any issues you may have. Lots of space inside and outside. Kids loved the downstairs games room/bedroom. Good for public transport routes and there is a cracking pub virtually next door that did really nice food. Highly recommend.

- Jo, August 2023
Sandra July 2023

“Beautiful, spacious property.”

Really clean. Great for a family holiday, there were 12 of us & there was plenty of room, so you were not on top of each other. Only a few quibbles, it could do with a larger oven & more freezer space, plus it would benefit guests to have a tumble dryer. We did lots of outdoor activities & because the weather was unpredictable, we struggled to get items dried. All in all a fantastic house, would highly recommend

- Sandra, July 2023

Hi Duncan Thanks for your review. Your feedback is much appreciated & will be taken onboard Glad you enjoyed your stay Regards Cheryl Property Owner
Crystal June 2023

“The house is absolutely perfect and a great spot for a peaceful break.”

We celebrated a 60th all together as a family and the house allowed us to all be together. Would recommend this house to anyone, extremely spacious, comfortable and clean with lots of outside areas. Owners are lovely and nothing is too much trouble! Will be returning again

- Crystal, June 2023
Alan June 2023

“Had a great stay.”

Property was perfect for us(six adults and four kids).Gardens were perfect for the kids to play in.Plenty of space and comfort.Off road car parking was right at the door.Owners were very welcoming and helpful.Will definitely return again.

- Alan, June 2023
Katie May 2023

“Perfect get together for us with family that we don't get to see as often as we would like.”

The house had everything we needed and the games room was a big hit. Lovely outdoor space for kids to play. The beds were comfortable and the place was spotless. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

- Katie, May 2023
Colin February 2023

“Fabulous property.”

It catered for our party of 11 comfortably. It was spotlessly clean and it had all equipment in the kitchen that was needed. The property was decorated beautifully. Plenty of outside space for children to play safely. The games room, with the snooker table was ideal for young and old alike. Ideally situated for the Northern Lakes area.

- Colin, February 2023
Stephen November 2022

“We had an overall excellent stay.”

The property had everything we needed. Had a fab time and will come here again

- Stephen, November 2022
Helen October 2022

“Had a great stay!”

The house was lovely and well equipped, the pool table going down well. Definitely recommend this one!

- Helen, October 2022
Maurice September 2022

“The house is just lovely and perfect for our family weekend.”

The beds are extremely comfortable and we all enjoyed the pool table and darts. The kitchen had everything we required and we greatly appreciated the very high standard of cleanliness throughout the house.

- Maurice, September 2022
Gail July 2022

“Fantastic property, very clean, great location.”

Great for families or adult get aways. Highly recommend!! Parking on site snd property near to local amenities. Property lends itself to a hot tub but even without it absolutely love this place! Will defo be back

- Gail, July 2022
Catherine May 2022

“Great property for a big family get together.”

Clean, comfy and really well equipped with all you could need. Greeted by Cheryl, the owner, really friendly and helpful. Bonus of games room which was really good fun, great garden too.

- Catherine, May 2022
Maureen May 2022

“A very comfortable clean home with lot's of facilities and parking, well appointed, we enjoyed our stay at White Gables.”

Would recommend it to anyone.

- Maureen, May 2022
Paul April 2022

“Very enjoyable stay, games room in particular was superb and ideal for keeping the kids occupied when the weather was wet.”

- Paul, April 2022
Edward March 2022

“An excellent place to stay for large groups with the benefits of an outside seating area, bbq etc.”

The property has everything you require. The Old Ginn House Inn, 5 min walk away is great for food with good size portions at reasonable prices. The hosts Cheryl and Colin are relax and easily approachable. I would recommend this property and would happily book again.

- Edward, March 2022
Stanley March 2022

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay it was special to celebrate our diamond wedding anniversary.”

Glad all the family could be there

- Stanley, March 2022
Katie February 2022

“We had a great weekend at White Gables.”

The perfect property for 3 families to gather to celebrate significant birthdays (especially after being apart for so long due to the pandemic). The owners were fantastic. Definitely recommend this place. Thanks

- Katie, February 2022
Barbara January 2022

“Fab property, we were 5 couples for a weekend break, had everything we needed, men loved the games room, plenty of space everywhere, clean, comfy, 2 mins walk to pub.”

Would recommend for all ages, fab gardens for the summer too. Will definitely book again.

- Barbara, January 2022
John January 2022

“The family of eleven had a super break at White Gables the owners could not have been more helpful and the accommodation was excellent.”

- John, January 2022
Andrew December 2021

“Excellent large house with great facilities and extremely helpful owners, would definitely stay again”

- Andrew, December 2021
Megan December 2021

“Property is spacious and kitchen is well equipped.”

Owner lives on the property and are very helpful and situated close to shops.

- Megan, December 2021
Clare December 2021

“8 work colleagues Christmas break.”

Wonderful stay, beautiful cottage, everything catered for, we hope to be back!

- Clare, December 2021
Keith November 2021

“What a lovely property.”

Spotlessly clean. Great location just a few miles from Workington and supermarkets. The property owner was so friendly and accommodating. We will 100% stay here again.

- Keith, November 2021
Jenifer October 2021

“Amazing cottage, everything you need for catering for 8 people+.”

Spacious, clean, comfortable and spotless. Easy access to Lakes and walks. Good communication with owners.

- Jenifer, October 2021
Gary September 2021

“Great place & met our expectation with a friendly host, pool table and dartboard a great hit, thoroughly enjoyed.”

Good location with easy parking, within easy reach of many fantastic locations and towns.

- Gary, September 2021
Nicole August 2021

“Fantastic house, hosts were lovely, brilliant location and fantastic restaurant just up the road.”

Very pleased with everything. Definitely recommend.

- Nicole, August 2021
Verity August 2021

“Accomodation above and beyond what we expected.”

Pub and eating place within walking distance. So much beautiful scenery on days out. Cockermouth shopping very convenient, with lots of history about the Town. All in all a very enjoyable holiday.

- Verity, August 2021
Anthony July 2021

“This property was ideal for our multi-generational family gathering.”

It was very well equipped and comfortable. It included plenty of toys and equipment for very small children. The broadband and TV worked very well. The outside area was excellent for sitting out and included a large grassy play area. The owners who live next door were very helpful. If anything, the property was better than the Sykes photos suggested.

- Anthony, July 2021
Jordan April 2021

“Beautiful home, owners live next door but are very nice and don’t bother you so nothing bad about that, it’s located in a nice quiet area but shops are near so that’s great.”

The house was great, very clean and tidy and has all usual items you would have in your own home to make your stay nice and easy

- Jordan, April 2021
Adnan October 2020

“A great place to stay and getaway from it all!”

! A lovely place with lots of room for everyone with plenty of space outside as well to sit and have a cup of tea or a bbq if the weather is good and a big garden for the kids to run around in and play games. Inside great to have a games room with a pool table and dart board as well as a good selection of DVDs to watch and books to read. Plenty of board games also provided to get everyone involved! Plenty of bedrooms with drawers and wardrobes to store everything in and a big living room/dining/kitchen open plan present with very comfortable sofas and dining area and kitchen well stocked with everything you can think of from cutlery/plates/mugs/glasses (for all types of drinks) to pots/pans/steamers/food processor/dishwasher/washing machine etc etc! A highly recommended place you wont be disappointed with and the owners live next door and will provide you with whatever you need and help out and are simply wonderful!! Book now without worrying about anything!!

- Adnan, October 2020
Marie July 2020

“Beautiful, large house with excellent facilities.”

The huge, open-plan lounge/kitchen/dining area is a definite bonus for a large family gathering. The house looks out onto open countryside and the large garden was well used. The games room was also a definite asset and the kids (men included!) spent lots of time in there. The local pub/hotel, which is literally a few yards away, served excellent food, very reasonably priced. The owners (who live next door) were very friendly and helpful but completely respected our privacy.

- Marie, July 2020
Kelly January 2020

“An absolutely stunning house in a beautiful area, stayed in many houses via Sykes but this was the best by far for 6 adults and 3 children ranging in age.”

Everything was catered for and everything you could possibly need was available in the house. It was spotless on arrival and the pictures dont give it the full justice as to how beautiful it really is! The owners were quick to reply to any questions prior to our visit and after an unfortunate car breakdown they were absolutely amazing in assisting us and couldn't have done more. We will be back to visit and thanks again for a lovely few days!

- Kelly, January 2020
Rachel November 2019

“What a fantastic house!”

We had a very enjoyable stay. It was immaculate and had everything we needed. The kids loved the games room and appreciated the selection of toys and board games. The adults were delighted with the comfort and cleanliness. The owners were very friendly and helpful. We would love to return to White Gables!

- Rachel, November 2019
Sian October 2019

“Very spacious cottage.”

Perfectly clean, with great facilities. Loved the games room and a big open kitchen/diner/lounge. Kitchen had everything we needed also. Was very close to a great pub which served lovely food with friendly staff. Would highly recommend, be great to return in the summer months.

- Sian, October 2019
Kathleen October 2019

“This was a beautiful, well equipped cottage, beautifully decorated in a beautiful area.”

The owners were very friendly and helpful. We were there for 3 days and hardly left the cottage. The weather was nice enough for us to sit outside, plenty space for the children to run about and with the games room and loads of board games etc there was more than enough to keep everyone (adults and children) entertained. Highly recommend

- Kathleen, October 2019
Gary September 2019

“Well equipped.”

Would use again if staying in the area.

- Gary, September 2019
Janet September 2019

“My self and my family had a fantastic stay at white gables for my husbands ...”

My self and my family had a fantastic stay at white gables for my husbands 50th birthday celebrations there was something for all the family to do my 4 grandsons absolutely loved the massive big garden and of course the games room was a hit with the whole family would definitely love to stay here again

- Janet, September 2019
Alan August 2019

“Cheryl and Colin , the owners, who live next door, were very helpful and friendly.”

- Alan, August 2019
Richard August 2019

“White Gables is very easy to find from the directions supplied, being only a mile or so from the A66 but still having a lovely country feel.”

There is loads of parking and the hosts, Colin and Cheryl, are lovely, helpful people. The house is brilliant for family groups with the games room giving a separate area for any children who are well-catered for with separate TV, video player, loads of DVD's, books and games. The dartboard and pool table were great attractions! The dining table seats ten with ease and extra bar-stools are nearby. With four different bathrooms/WC's, there are plenty of options for different sections of the party. A large selection of crockery, cutlery and really big saucepans enables catering on a mass scale to be easy. Lots of fridge space, a freezer and dishwasher were much appreciated. There is also plenty of outdoor seating in two separate areas, along with a good-sized grassed area which is very safe for small children. The weather during our stay wasn't brilliant at times but be aware that no rain = no lakes to see! Just assume that you may get wet at times, dress appropriately and enjoy. The rivers and streams in this part of the world are the cleanest I have ever seen and the air-quality is excellent too.

- Richard, August 2019
Joan May 2019

“Came away feeling happy and relaxed Very spacious property Would go again to this property”

- Joan, May 2019
Trevor April 2019

“Ideal setting, slightly away from the normal touristy areas but easily reachable.”

Property was well appointed and ideal for our party of 9. Shops nearby and pub literarily 2 mins walk. Views out over open country. Superb

- Trevor, April 2019
Luke March 2019

“White Gables is stunning, the pictures don't give the property the credit it deserves.”

huge amount of space, everyone had space for time to themselves. Great location and the hosts were very friendly. I would recommend this place to all our friends and family.

- Luke, March 2019
Catherine March 2019

“The house was clean, modern and homely, there was plenty of space in the communal areas to sest us all comfortably and plenty of beds to accommodate our group.”

The house was 100m from a local restaurant and very close to main roads into the Lake District NP. Fab stay would definitely reccomend.

- Catherine, March 2019
Natalie February 2019

“We have just come back from a family holiday at White Gables, everything was perfect we had such an amazing time!”

Cheryl was so helpful and everywhere was spotless. I especially liked the amount of pots/pans in the kitchen more than enough for cooking for a large number of people. Lots of lovely bathrooms too (4) enough for everyone. Will definitely be returning :)

- Natalie, February 2019
Lisa February 2019

“Accommodation exceeded our expectations and layout suited all of our family perfectly.”

The cottage was very clean and the owner was extremely helpful. The games room was a huge plus point and we would definitely book again.

- Lisa, February 2019
Tanya January 2019

“The house is fantastic, spacious and very well equipped.”

Definitely will return

- Tanya, January 2019
Tim November 2018

“Great family get together in lovely lodge.”

well equipped with pub near by that does excellent Sunday dinners

- Tim, November 2018
Wendy October 2018

“White Gables is a beautiful House set in a lovely location.”

It doesn't have the 'Holiday Let' feeling at all - rather its very homely. The standard of decor, cleanliness, equipment etc was extremely high. We holiday each year (7 adults and 5 children) and this was definitely just right for us. Easy reach of main attractions and walks but very comfortable for just staying in with a great garden for the children to play in - even had toys and books !!

- Wendy, October 2018
Amanda October 2018

“Fantastic break at White Gables!”

Went away for a surprise 50th and everything exceeded expectations. The owners were very helpful, the cottage was beautiful and very well equipped. I would definitely stay at the cottage again and recommend it to others.

- Amanda, October 2018
Carol October 2018

“A wonderful property for three generations to spend some time together - or apart!”

The house is well planned to cater for mixed groups.

- Carol, October 2018
Jennifer September 2018

“Fabulous weekend had by all, house was lovely and comfortable, perfect for a girls weekend of laughter.”

We especially enjoyed the cows coming down the field to say good morning!

- Jennifer, September 2018
Sioned September 2018

“A brilliant holiday home.”

Beautiful location and property. We had a fantastic time and we wish we could have stayed longer.

- Sioned, September 2018
Avril July 2018

“Fabulous house with more than enough room for everyone (our party was 6 adults, 3 children and a baby).”

The number of bedrooms and bathrooms helped our individual families to have their own routines yet be part of everything. The house is well equipped and the garden safe for the children. The owners were friendly and helpful. The location suited us well with many amenities, walks, lakes, and other places of interest just a short drive away. Can very happily recommend this accommodation.

- Avril, July 2018
Helen June 2018

“Lovely house.”

.. A bit TARDIS-like, seeming much bigger on the inside. Quiet location though the view could be better! Comfortable beds. It's a shame the two in the games room aren't proper beds as my 6'3" son didn't find his bed very comfortable. Talking of the games room, we all had great fun playing pool.. was a real treat having the table. Kitchen well equipped. Ample bathrooms and the showers were good. Good parking provision. There's a little garage shop about a mile down the road otherwise it's 4 to 5 miles to Workington for Asda or Tesco. About 5 miles to Maryport and South Allonby Bay which is a nice beach with a Roman fortlet and Anglon-Saxon saltpans to visit ( for free ) near Crosscanonby.

- Helen, June 2018
Tammy June 2018

“This place was fantastic, it was clean, and had all the things we needed for a great family holiday.”

The owner was on site and so friendly. The decor was very modern , as a family we had an amazing time, the kids didn’t want to leave . It’s close to some amazing scenery, so wonderfully located. I’d definitely stay again

- Tammy, June 2018
Arflan May 2018

“Cheryl and Colin were very welcoming.”

The home is well equiped with everything you need and garden is very nice too. House is very clean and spacious and well decorated too. Would recommend to anyone. They were very easy going and helpful with local advice.

- Arflan, May 2018
Salome March 2018

“The cottage was beautiful and maintained really well.”

It was massive and the pool table & game room downstairs was a great addition. Would surely recommend this cottage to my friends/family as we had a lovely easter weekend here. The owners too were really accommodating and very hospitable :)

- Salome, March 2018
Claire March 2018

“Made my 40th birthday more special as it was absolute luxury.”

Definitely will be returning. The lady and gentleman that own it were wonderful, so friendly. Beautifully set in a sleepy little village, within a short walking distance to the pub. All my guests were thrilled with the house and we are already making plans to come back.

- Claire, March 2018
Valerie January 2018

“Fabulous place to stay, very comfortable, all needs catered for, especially if staying with children, would highly recommend it.”

- Valerie, January 2018
Kudakwashe December 2017

“The cottage was excellent.”

Better than we imagined. Our hosts Cheryl and Colin went above and beyond to make us welcome. Would strongly recommend the White Gables to anyone reading this review.

- Kudakwashe, December 2017
Raheel December 2017

“Really enjoyed my holiday and this place was the highlight.”

Cosy place with plenty of space

- Raheel, December 2017
Joanne December 2017

“We had a brilliant time.”

House layouts was perfect for big family get together. The owners were lovely & nothing was too much trouble. Definitely recommend

- Joanne, December 2017
Wendy November 2017

“Booked as a surprise family get together for hubbys 40th and could not fault ...”

Booked as a surprise family get together for hubbys 40th and could not fault this place at all, owners have thought of everything and could not have been more helpful, defo be coming back

- Wendy, November 2017
Sahra September 2017

“Great house with everything we needed, good location too.”

Nice pub at the end of the road within walking distance. Would definitely recommend and will hopefully be returning one day!!

- Sahra, September 2017
Mr Lancaster February 2017

“The location of the property was just right The was full of light plenty of room to move about”

- Mr Lancaster, February 2017
Francesca December 2016

“Just got back from a fantastic long weekend at White Gables.”

A perfect house for our family, we were all blown away by how perfect it was for us. Thank you and we'll be back for sure!

- Francesca, December 2016
Joanne September 2016

“Lovely property on edge of Lake District national park.”

Very comfortable, worked well for extended family.

- Joanne, September 2016
Rachel May 2016

“Beautiful property with plenty of room for our big group.”

The house is kept to a very high standard, right down to the tiny touches of beautiful decorations. Lovely location too, with great views.

- Rachel, May 2016
Amer April 2016

“Quite simply one of the best places we have stayed in.”

We will definitely come back.

- Amer, April 2016
Benson April 2016

“I liked the property and the hospitality received from the owner.”

The house is amazing and spacious. We would love to come back again.

- Benson, April 2016
Ian April 2016

“This is a lovely property which has a great layout for 2 families to share.”

The children loved the playroom downstairs and the adults enjoyed the open plan kitchen and living area. The house was well equipped and the owners were very friendly. There is also a really nice pub within a 2 minute walk which does amazing food. We had a great holiday and would definitely go back.

- Ian, April 2016
Tanya January 2016

“Fantastic stay!”

There was a beautiful stunning view from the property. The inside of the property was modern and has everything ready. Great place!

- Tanya, January 2016
Catherine November 2015

“We had a super weekend at the house and as it was my husband's 40th, it was exactly what I wanted.”

The owner was a delightful host and very accommodating. We would definitely visit again.

- Catherine, November 2015
James November 2015

“A lovely property, exactly what we wanted with a big group and kids.”

The owners were very welcoming and would have helped with anything if we needed.

- James, November 2015
Frost October 2015

“It was very comfortable with loads of room to chill out, which was perfect for our family holiday.”

There was plenty to do in the surrounding area with lovely scenery. The owners were lovely but discreet.

- Frost, October 2015
Elizabeth May 2015

“The open living room, kitchen and diner were great, it made for a very sociable holiday.”

The showers had great water pressure which was much appreciated after long days walking.

- Elizabeth, May 2015
Jackie April 2015

“Everything was excellent.”

- Jackie, April 2015
Janice February 2015

“We were given a lovely welcome by the owners.”

The house was so well cared for, I am already looking for an excuse to go back!

- Janice, February 2015
Natalie February 2015

“The cottage was fantastic, we couldn't have asked for more.”

- Natalie, February 2015
Joanna December 2014

“It was larger than expected and the games room was really good for the boys.”

Lots of DVDs and games were a bonus. Fabulous accommodation. The owners were very pleasant and helpful, would definitely like to go back.

- Joanna, December 2014
Kim November 2014

“The property and surrounding areas were perfect, the owner was more than helpful.”

A 5 star property, already planning when to visit again. Thank you.

- Kim, November 2014
Mary October 2014

“The property was ideal for three generations to be together and had an ample garden for kids to enjoy.”

- Mary, October 2014
Dipal September 2014

“An absolutely brilliant property, the owner is very friendly and supportive.”

The house is packed with everything if not even more, we loved every single day of it. The location is beautiful and the garden is large enough to accommodate a large party size, along with kids. We would definitely recommend this property.

- Dipal, September 2014
Lynne September 2014

“Excellent accommodation for extended family to share time together.”

Great location. Peaceful and private yet within easy reach of nearby towns of Workington & Cockermouth. White Gables was home from home and owners made us feel very welcome. Would have no hesitation in recommending it.

- Lynne, September 2014
Jackie August 2014

“A very nice property - wonderful for large parties in lovely quiet situation.”

The owners were very helpful and friendly.

- Jackie, August 2014
Lisa August 2014

“A lovely cottage with lots of space and plenty of bathrooms for all guests.”

The host and hostess next door were very helpful and welcoming.

- Lisa, August 2014
Graham June 2014

“The property was stunning and the owner made us feel very welcome on arrival.”

- Graham, June 2014
Mr McDowell April 2014

“A very spacious and comfortable accommodation, the owners were welcoming and very approachable.”

A plentiful supply of hot water for showers and baths after a day on the hill was much appreciated!

- Mr McDowell, April 2014
Charles April 2014

“The house was perfect for our family; the bedrooms were all of a good size and the fact that there were 4 showers and toilets made mornings a lot easier.”

The accommodation in general was excellent and the owners could not have been more helpful, an excellent base for a holiday.

- Charles, April 2014
Claire April 2014

“Excellent accommodation that has plenty of space for three families to get together.”

There's plenty of bathrooms and showers for everyone. The open plan living space was ideal and the kitchen was very well stocked with utensils and cooking equipment. There's a good outdoor space for eating and for the children to play. We would definitely recommend this accommodation.

- Claire, April 2014
Connor February 2014

“The owner was welcoming, kind and helpful.”

Never seen a house so well furnished. All 12 of us were amazed at the standard of the property and the pictures don't do it any justice! All in all, a real 10/10 please.

- Connor, February 2014
Jeffrey December 2013

“The open plan living area, meant that the group of 12 of us could all be doing different things but be together in the same room, and also have enough room.”

The free WiFi was amazing and the whole house was decorated to a high standard.

- Jeffrey, December 2013
Margaret October 2013

“The house was fantastic, spotless throughout and decorated to a high standard.”

Will definitely be back.

- Margaret, October 2013
Fiona August 2013

“The house was ideal for our group; mostly on one level, comfortable, plenty of showers and toilets.”

The house owners were friendly and welcoming. A very nice holiday home.

- Fiona, August 2013
John June 2013

“This is a well-appointed modern property in a pleasant rural location and was ideally suited to our large family gathering.”

The owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive.

- John, June 2013
Glynis May 2013

“The cottage was fabulous, plenty of room and it was spotless.”

Would recommend it.

- Glynis, May 2013
Maggie May 2013

“A good sized property with plenty of bathrooms.”

Great pool table room. Good location to discover the Lakes. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

- Maggie, May 2013
Lisa April 2013

“A thoroughly relaxing place with friendly owners who made our stay even more special.”

We would not hesitate to recommend and will definitely be back.

- Lisa, April 2013
Janice April 2013

“The property was very spacious, clean well looked after.”

The photos on the website do not do this property justice. Eleven of us went here for the weekend and had a great time. There was plenty of space for us all with no need to queue for the bathroom. Would highly recommend this property for large gatherings.

- Janice, April 2013
Angela April 2013

“The space in the cottage was good and the owners of the cottage were very helpful and friendly.”

A great location.

- Angela, April 2013
Hendrikje March 2013

“As we have been to the Lake District a couple of times before, this was a wonderful opportunity to show our friends the area.”

The house was great for us 10 people!

- Hendrikje, March 2013
Alenka March 2013

“The house was fantastic.”

There was everything you needed and more.

- Alenka, March 2013
Yvonne February 2013

“We had a weekend break with our family, there were 12 of us and the house was great for us all, plenty of space.”

Not on top of each other, plenty of bathrooms. The lounge and kitchen being together was excellent for our gathering, would definitely go back. Also the owners were very pleasant and helpful.

- Yvonne, February 2013
Beth December 2012

“We loved our stay here!”

One of the best properties around. We would definitely come and stay again and recommend this to friends, family and anyone who is looking for some time away in the midst of beautiful scenery and fabulous walks.

- Beth, December 2012
Kevin November 2012

“The house and decor were of a very high standard.”

The open plan lounge and kitchen was very large and easily accommodated our family of nine. The heating was very warm, ideal a for cosy winter let and the owners were very welcoming and helpful. The location was good for visits to both the lakes and coast.

- Kevin, November 2012
Elsie July 2012

“We all enjoyed everything about the holiday, the accommodation was excellent and the owners couldn't have been more helpful.”

They gave us a lot of information about the area such as places to visit and they recommended places for us to eat. We would all definitely return to the property and recommend it to others.

- Elsie, July 2012
Roy July 2012

“Great property for two families, friendly helpful owners, loved it!”

- Roy, July 2012
Rich June 2012

“An excellent wedding and honeymoon, we would not change anything.”

Great value for the location.

- Rich, June 2012
Harry June 2012

“The owners were two incredible people, gave us advice about places to visit and places to eat, which when you have three hungry children with you is really helpful.”

The house was amazing and very deceptive. From the outside it looked like a bungalow, but inside it had two floors with 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms (one of which was an on suite) a large lounge dining room and kitchen and games room. The views and the gardens were exceptional. We loved this holiday so much that we didn't want to come home!

- Harry, June 2012
Tanya March 2012

“Lovely size property, felt at home there.”

Very comfy beds.

- Tanya, March 2012
Sarah December 2011

“We had a great holiday over the new year.”

We especially liked the open plan living area and also the games room for the kids. With 3 families and 7 children the space was ideal. Well recommended!

- Sarah, December 2011
Annalisa November 2011

“This was one of the best short breaks we have ever had.”

It was my husbands 60th birthday and all the family came. There was space and privacy for everyone. The owners were fantastic. Even though they live next door they never intruded. Would definitely recommend.

- Annalisa, November 2011
T B October 2011

“The property was fantastic, the open plan living upstairs was great.”

- T B, October 2011
Keith September 2011

“The owners were particularly helpful.”

We couldn't fault the holiday home, it catered for all our needs. We wouldn't hesitate staying at the property in the future. Thank you for a great break.

- Keith, September 2011
Julie September 2011

“Fantastic property and very friendly owners.”

Quiet village but only a short car journey to the lakes! We would highly recommend! (sorry for the delay in sending this back!)

- Julie, September 2011
Arshad June 2011

“One of the best self-catering places we have ever stayed in.”

Five star accommodation with excellent facilities, furnishings and decor. The owner lives next door and was very helpful. Will strongly consider using this cottage again next year.

- Arshad, June 2011
Alan May 2011

“Fantastic accommodation for large party - plenty of room and a great base for exploring the local area - close to A road links, cycle and footpaths.”

Excellent pub nearby if eating out preferred (walking distance).

- Alan, May 2011
Helen May 2011

“White Gables was lovely, comfortable and well presented.”

Top quality beds and furnishings, it was a real pleasure to be there. It was the best holiday home we have ever stayed in! The owners were helpful and the local pub was great, the meals we had were top quality. Lovely scenery as well.

- Helen, May 2011
Valerie April 2011

“The accommodation was excellent and the owners were very friendly and helpful.”

The Lake District was beautiful and the weather was really good for the time of year. We would definitely recommend it to friends and family.

- Valerie, April 2011

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Summary

Six bedrooms: Upper ground floor: 2 x twin, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double with en-suite (shower, basin & WC)
Lower ground floor: 2 x twin, TV with Freeview & pool table
Upper ground floor: 2 x shower rooms with shower, basin & WC
Lower ground floor: Bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, basin & WC
Upper ground floor: Open plan living area with sitting area with electric fire (woodburner effect), fitted kitchen area & dining area
Gas central heating with Electric Fire
Electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, library of books & games
Gas & electric inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Cot & highchair on request
Ample off road parking
Lockable bike storage
Spacious lawned garden with furniture & BBQ
Sorry, no pets & no smoking
Shop 1 mile, pub 2 mins walk
Note: Check in time is 4pm
No stag, hen or similar bookings accepted at the cottage
£150 Good Housekeeping Bond
Please note that this property only accepts 7 night bookings from Friday - Friday

The property

A first-class, detached house set in the owners grounds, on the edge of the small rural village of Great Clifton, just 5 miles from Cockermouth.

Converted to a very high standard, this outstanding Great Clifton cottage provides an ideal retreat for a large family or a group of friends to meet up and explore the Lake District.

Set out over two floors with ground access at both levels, this great Clifton cottage features a first floor open plan living area with designer kitchen, dining area and a warm and cosy sitting area with wonderful electric fire (woodburner effect).

The bedrooms at this Great Clifton cottage are comfortable and the accommodation is extremely flexible, with the added provision of sofas, TV and a pool table in the bunk bedroom.

Outside, this Great Clifton cottage offers spacious lawns and a lovely sitting area to enjoy alfresco dining.

There is excellent walking and cycling from the doorstep, and plenty to see and do in every direction.

Loweswater and Crummock Water are nearby and offer the more adventurous some very challenging fell walking.

The nearby coastline is a real delight and of course the many delights of Keswick are just a short drive away.

This Great Clifton cottage is perfect, at any time of year.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

GREAT CLIFTON

Cockermouth 5 miles; Bassenthwaite Lake 15 miles; Keswick 18 miles.

The small country village of Great Clifton is in the borough of Allerdale, just five miles from Cockermouth on the western fringes of the Lake District National Park. Great Clifton has a thriving community centred round the village pub, with the area largely undiscovered and unspoilt. The countryside offers dramatic panoramic views across this constantly changing landscape to the Loweswater valley and mountains beyond, including the imposing Melbreak. The nearby rugged coastline of the Solway Firth is within a short drive and the dramatic coastal route south to Ravenglass and beyond is one of the more scenic and peaceful journeys in the UK. The nearby market town of Cockermouth is famous as the birthplace of both William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) with Wordsworth's Georgian family home, on the main street, now a popular visitor attraction, owned by the National Trust. Cockermouth boasts a variety of shops, pubs and places to eat, with the area renowned for the beautiful scenery and superb walking in the northern lakes around Bassenthwaite Lake, Ennerdale Water and Derwent Water.

From 19th Feb 19 - No Stag, hen or similar
From 19th Feb 19 - This property has a £150.00 Good housekeeping bond
Please note that this property only accepts 7 night bookings from Friday - Friday

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Reviews & Ratings

“Wow - what a wonderful week we had!”

“Great cottage in an excellent location for exploring the Lake District by bike.”

“We - an inter-generational family group of 9 - had an absolutely super week staying at White Gables.”

“This is a lovely property.”

“Highly recommend this cottage.”

“We loved staying at White Gables.”

“A beautiful cottage with ample space, great location, well equipped kitchen.”

“This is a great place to stay.”

“The best cottage we have stayed at .”

“An excellent property, great location, clean, warm, great size and layout.”

“Fantastic stay and beautiful place.”

“Fab cottsge”

“Stayed with family of 12 of mixed ages from 6months old, up to 70.”

“A really lovely, spacious house in an area ideal for walking and cycling.”

“Amazing weekend away!”

“Lovely property in a peaceful setting.”

“Lovely house with comfy beds, plentiful bathrooms and all necessary kitchen accessories.”

“House was fantastic.”

“What a wonderful property.”

“Wow! What a place!”

“Great stay!”

“We had a fantastic few days at White Gables.”

“Amazing property.”

“Absolutely fabulous.”

“10 out of 10 White Gables was absolutely the perfect house for our group of twelve.”

“Comfortable and well equiped house ideal for family gatherings.”

“White Gables is the perfect home from home , with absolutely everything you need for you're stay provided.”

“We had a lovely 3 night pre Christmas break with our children & Grandchildren.”

“What a great holiday cottage.”

“White Gables is absolutely fantastic.”

“Owner couldn't do enough for us the house was absolutely beautiful so big it ...”

“Great house for a large family holiday.”

“Beautiful, spacious property.”

“The house is absolutely perfect and a great spot for a peaceful break.”

“Had a great stay.”

“Perfect get together for us with family that we don't get to see as often as we would like.”

“Fabulous property.”

“We had an overall excellent stay.”

“Had a great stay!”

“The house is just lovely and perfect for our family weekend.”

“Fantastic property, very clean, great location.”

“Great property for a big family get together.”

“A very comfortable clean home with lot's of facilities and parking, well appointed, we enjoyed our stay at White Gables.”

“Very enjoyable stay, games room in particular was superb and ideal for keeping the kids occupied when the weather was wet.”

“An excellent place to stay for large groups with the benefits of an outside seating area, bbq etc.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay it was special to celebrate our diamond wedding anniversary.”

“We had a great weekend at White Gables.”

“Fab property, we were 5 couples for a weekend break, had everything we needed, men loved the games room, plenty of space everywhere, clean, comfy, 2 mins walk to pub.”

“The family of eleven had a super break at White Gables the owners could not have been more helpful and the accommodation was excellent.”

“Excellent large house with great facilities and extremely helpful owners, would definitely stay again”

“Property is spacious and kitchen is well equipped.”

“8 work colleagues Christmas break.”

“What a lovely property.”

“Amazing cottage, everything you need for catering for 8 people+.”

“Great place & met our expectation with a friendly host, pool table and dartboard a great hit, thoroughly enjoyed.”

“Fantastic house, hosts were lovely, brilliant location and fantastic restaurant just up the road.”

“Accomodation above and beyond what we expected.”

“This property was ideal for our multi-generational family gathering.”

“Beautiful home, owners live next door but are very nice and don’t bother you so nothing bad about that, it’s located in a nice quiet area but shops are near so that’s great.”

“A great place to stay and getaway from it all!”

“Beautiful, large house with excellent facilities.”

“An absolutely stunning house in a beautiful area, stayed in many houses via Sykes but this was the best by far for 6 adults and 3 children ranging in age.”

“What a fantastic house!”

“Very spacious cottage.”

“This was a beautiful, well equipped cottage, beautifully decorated in a beautiful area.”

“Well equipped.”

“My self and my family had a fantastic stay at white gables for my husbands ...”

“Cheryl and Colin , the owners, who live next door, were very helpful and friendly.”

“White Gables is very easy to find from the directions supplied, being only a mile or so from the A66 but still having a lovely country feel.”

“Came away feeling happy and relaxed Very spacious property Would go again to this property”

“Ideal setting, slightly away from the normal touristy areas but easily reachable.”

“White Gables is stunning, the pictures don't give the property the credit it deserves.”

“The house was clean, modern and homely, there was plenty of space in the communal areas to sest us all comfortably and plenty of beds to accommodate our group.”

“We have just come back from a family holiday at White Gables, everything was perfect we had such an amazing time!”

“Accommodation exceeded our expectations and layout suited all of our family perfectly.”

“The house is fantastic, spacious and very well equipped.”

“Great family get together in lovely lodge.”