Birchcroft

The accommodation was fantastic.

Well equipped kitchen. Great position, right in the middle of Ambleside. Everything on the doorstep shops, food and the park. The only downside was the patio/courtyard. It was small, but what wasn't mentioned was that it was shared with the cottage behind. Wasn't expecting to come face to face so with someone else. Might be worth mentioning that on the website. Apart from that very small thing it was fantastic and wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

Had a fantastic time.

Very cosy and well equipped. Great location to explore Ambleside and long term car park not far away when needed. Could park outside when unloading/loading the car on arrival/departure. Upset to find Lucy's on a plate had closed down since our last visit but still plenty of choice. Went to Sheila's cottage and was very impressed. Will definitely look at this cottage again on our next trip. Wifi was very good (Had a teen with us) and found showers probably the best of all the cottages we have stayed out. Beds very soft (Bit too soft for us but that just personal preference) but comfy enough. All rooms a good size and plenty of storage. We stayed for three nights but would be very happy to stay longer as it had everything you need to tackle the lakes and come back to relax. We have stayed in dozens of cottages around Ambleside and found it was a pleasure to stay there and would highly recommend it.

Clean, warm cosy accommodation.

Central to all amenities. Dog friendly.

We have stayed at this cottage quite a few times now this year we found a couple of issues which I feel should be brought to your attention.

Firstly TV remotes two of them lacked batteries which we didn’t find out obviously until we needed to use the TVs so we swap them about so we got remotes where we needed them. Secondly the thermostat on the radiator in the main bedroom is adrift and was left on the window ledge thirdly the TV is developing a problem although it works okay if you look at it carefully you’ll see there are two pixel lines that are missing about a third of the way down the screen Didn’t impair us watching it however it is an indication of the TV is beginning to fail The first kitchen cupboard on the left as you go in the top hinge is becoming a drift. These are only small items and wouldn’t detract from us renting the property again as we like it central location.

Great place in a perfect location.

We would definitely stay at Birchcroft again

Very comfortable, nicely furnished and decorated.

Facilities and equipment were wonderful the kitchen was amazing and the place was warm. The beds and bedding were also brilliant, not had such a nice sleep in ages. The location of the cottage was good as well being just round the the corner from all the the shops, pubs etc, and also a short walk to the park for walking our dogs. ( they got alot of fuss and biscuits from the people in Ambleside. ) NB just one thing to mention was that there were no marked bins to put recycling stuff in. We did ask neighbours but they didn't seem to know much about them. So we bagged every thing up and put against 2 metal bins that were near the steps. That alone everything was excellent.

Lovely cottage.

Great location as we wanted to eat out every night. Literally couple of mins walk to everywhere. So much choice of food locally. After a long days hike it was great to be close to it all. Only downside is a bit noise late at night and early morning. But that’s part of the town life. Embrace it. Everything and more in the cottage and very clean. Will definitely look to book again if available. Was anxious about parking setup. But it worked great. The permit was also a great bonus if visiting other places by road. Would have stayed longer if cottage was available but unfortunately it was booked the following week. Amazingly beautiful place to visit. 56 and my first time in the lakes. Not my last. Thank you.

We all enjoyed the cottage.

The location was great right in the middle of Ambleside. It was very well equipped with everything we needed. The cottage was very clean and comfortable.

Fabulous location: 1 minute from the bus station, and central to shops & restaurants.

The kitchen was spacious and generously equipped. The bed was comfortable. Towels were of good quality and the hot water was plentiful. The shower temperature was easily controlled, as was the heat. I definitely recommend Birchcroft.

Birchcroft cottage was very comfortable and ideally located in Ambleside.

The parking was easy to deal with. The accommodation was peaceful and well appointed. It would have been even better if the small back yard had a gate between ourselves and our neighbours as we had a young dog with us who wanted to go into the other property when their back door was open.

Great little cottage in ideal location for exploring the South Lakes.

Everything that could be needed was provided making it feel like home in the Lakes! Would definitely book again next time we are visiting the Lakes with our dog. Thank you!

Great property very convenient in the heart of Ambleside

Lovely cottage.

I would definitely go again

Another great week in Birchcroft, a delightful cottage with plenty of space and a fantastic location in the middle of Ambleside.

We parked up the car and walked/biked everyday! Particularly impressed this time with the service we received from having a problem with the hot water, reported it via lakelovers helpline on a Sunday, had immediate response and the owner came out and sorted it while we were out walking, also followed up by lakelovers team. Excellent, thanks again for your super service.

Need I say more….

whilst staying there, I booked for the following year! The central location suited me just fine, as it was so convenient to pop out for supplies, or cafes restaurants etc, but also, with walks directly from your door too. Further afield (less than 10 minute drives in any direction) you can find more challenging walks, but on return you know that after a shower or bath, you have a pub within sneezing distance! The cottage furniture didn’t quite match the style of the beautiful cottage, but for a holiday let, it was sufficient. Parking was fine (we were “off season” though)…. Worth noting that if you have a disability badge you can park right outside the cottage (or any street surrounding) for unlimited periods of time, where there is a permit scheme in place). One issue slightly was with the cleaning, as the loo in both bathrooms could have seen a little more attention, but once notified, the owner quickly responded. Which leads me to my other point!…..there are two bathrooms! An en-suite and a family bathroom……that was the deciding factor for us when re booking, as coming with a friend, we had one each…excellent! We weren’t able to take the wheely bin out as requested, because it was full to the brim (it is shared with the cottage next door), and it had to be wheeled down some steps and as “older” ladies, we just couldn’t budge it…so we took our litter home with us. Fully recommend the cafe across the road (The Copper Pot) for just about everything (we arrived early, so just had to have tea, cake and Prosecco…then had an amazing breakfast there on another morning, plus it is dog friendly. To sum up…..well, I will be returning next year! Sykes make things really easy and I feel confident using you as a company.

I think this is our 3rd or 4th stay.

As a fellow holiday let owner I know how challenging managing a property can be particularly around cleaners. On this occasion there were no bin liners left/mini welcome pack from lakelovers which isn’t major, just attention to detail. The new carpet is a welcome addition however the property had a strong dog smell which I think are the 2 rugs in the lounge/dining area which are ready for a change otherwise another lovely break.

This is the second time we have stayed here and we will be back in the future.

Great cottage in a fabulous location. Had everything we needed, the beds were very comfortable and the cottage was lovely and warm. Just for your information - the fire wasn't working (we didn't need it but just so you know).

Lovely, comfortable accommodation.

Home from home. Would definitely recommend.

We arrived early after a 7 hour drive and I was desperate for the boy's room.

Thankfully, we were allowed to go in early, - much to my relief! Anyway, - a good start to our holiday. Cottage was in good order and the kitchen was a good size and well equipped. The beds were a little softer than at home but I slept suprisingly well. En-suite shower was a joy to use and was BIG! Not a criticism, but the sofas were not over comfy - being leather but 'tis true, - we are on holiday to explore, not sit in all day! The most important question is, - would we come back to Birchcroft? The answer is a resounding YES!

This is our fourth visit to this lovely little cottage and we have enjoyed it every time, the electric fire required attention as it was very noisy.

If you use the flame effect and the sofas are a little tired comfort wise but having said that the whole place is so convenient for the town and it was very warm and cozy a lovely touch of the Christmas decorations put up before our arrival Towels & Bed linen lovely and white & soft we will be back

Birchcroft is a very cosy cottage, situated centrally in Ambleside.

The cottage is very well equipped, spacious and has the luxury of two bathrooms!! Sadly, it does not have a garden - just a small courtyard equipped with a table and chairs. Parking is immediately outside the property but limited to one hour. The restriction starts at 10:00 and ends at 18.00. So ot is possible to park outside from 17:00 until 11:00 the next day. However, a parking permit is provided for use at a nearby car park outside these times. Birchcroft is within a very short walk of all Ambleside's shops, restaurants, pubs, etc. The town is ideally located in relation to other Lake District towns. Frequent bus services to all the Lake District towns operate from King Street, which is extremely close to Birchcroft. It being a small cottage, the stairs are steep and have turn in them. A banister would help enormously.

Firstly we did have a good trip, and were blessed with great weather .

The cottage , in our view, is ready for a refurbishment and the weakest one we have stayed in . The location is great , the beds are decent and it's well equipped . It needs a new sofa , furniture and patios furniture . The carpets are past sell by date upstairs and whilst the ensuite and kitchen look the most recently modernised , it just feels about unloved with lightbulbs in fittings that don't match and a blind that is torn. We visit Ambleside twice a year but sadly Birchcroft won't be on a repeat list for us .

This is a lovely cottage in a great location, right in the centre of Ambleside.

Generally everything worked perfectly, it was very comfortable for four adults, we had plenty of space to spread out and generous wardrobes for a cottage.

This is our fifth time in Birchcroft.

Great property in a great location - we will be back

A great place to stay and convenient being on the centre of town .

Very spacious and comfortable. A pity about creepy stairs landing floor boards but with the age of the building it is too be accepted.

Birchcroft was in an excellent location and within walking distance of all restaurants, bars and shops in Ambleside.

The property was comfortable but could have been a bit cleaner. There was evidence of dust on the bedside lamps in both rooms. The bin in the kitchen hadn’t been cleaned on the lid and outside.

The cottage was ideally located.

Everything we needed was there. The beds were very comfortable and the bedding and towels supplied were great quality. However, I agree with a previous review that noted a damp dog smell. I found it overpowering and unpleasant. The cottage simply didn't smell fresh or clean. A bone dry, dirty mop and bucket were left in the kitchen, there were hairs in one of the bathrooms and the lid of a drinks bottle was under the sheet in one of the bedrooms. Some people won't be bothered by these details but, in the interests of an honest and hopefully helpful review, I think it's worth noting them. If these small details could be amended, it would be a fantastic place to stay and they certainly didn't spoil our enjoyment if our short break.

The cottage smelt really strongly of dogs when we arrived - overpoweringly so.

We had to go out and buy febreze and a plug in air freshener to try to mask it. Seemed to be mainly coming from the rug in the living area. The shower head fell off the first time we tried to use the shower in the main bathroom. Didn't cause us an issue as we just used the one in the en suite instead but needs fixing. The high chair was very dirty and needed a good scrub before we could use it. Sofas weren't very comfortable. Otherwise all was great - well equipped and great location. Parking permits were very handy.

Birchcroft was a lovely cottage conveniently situated in the heart of Ambleside.

The facilities were superb and the beds extremely comfortable. We had an issue with one of the showers and contacted the customer service team at Sykes and this was sorted within an hour or two. Would stay here again.

Lovely cottage in a great location, enough room for 4 people.

Great holiday property.

Very clean and well serviced with everything you need for a short break. Central location in Ambleside close to shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. We highly recommend this beautiful cottage.

Fantastic cottage in the middle of Ambelside would definitely stay again.

Excellent property in very convenient location.

Would love to book again for future visits to Ambleside.

The cottage was lovely and warm, and comfortable - a much needed refuge for what was a very wet week in the Lakes!

Ideally located for all facilities. We had no problems parking outside cottage for loading and unloading, and parking permit provided for local car parks - again we had no problems parking in the closest car park but this may be trickier during high season. We would definitely return to this cottage.

Fabulous cottage, very cosy and comfortable.

Perfect location in the heart of Ambleside.

Great location - our third time staying there - we will be back again next year

The Cottage was centrally located and so handy to explore all of Ambleside.

So close to bars, restaurants and coffee shops. The Cottage was very well appointed and beautifully decorated. The Kitchen was very well equipped and the Owners left foods for us to use. The beds were so comfortable and the 2 bathrooms was so useful and lovely to have. Great showers too! Our one very minor critique is the pillows in the master bedroom are in bad need of renewing. They’re lumpy and bumpy with no support whatsoever, but that’s the only negative aspect we found.

Very comfortable extremely well equipped kitchen and surprisingly spacious.

The only issue was the very noisy fan running all night across the street above the cookhouse gallery. There was some rubbish left outside the yard hence 4 for cleaning but otherwise a great place to stay

The back courtyard was open/shared with the next door cottage.

As we had a dog he went onto their section . They didn’t mind but may not have liked this. Perhaps you could be more specific in your description.

ideally situated, very well presented and good for four folks and the drag.

Property is lovely and very well equipped with everything we needed for our stay.

Great location in the centre of Ambleside.

Unfortunately I am only 5"2.

..so I had difficulty getting into bed..it was too tall for me. Also the second step into the kitchen was a bit high for me. Apart from that we loved the cottage.

Had a long weekend here and absolutely loved it, fantastic cottage in great location, the accommodation had everything needed for the stay and parking permit was very useful and easy to use, no complaints

Great value.

Great location. Well equipped. Please don’t change!!!

Enjoy your stay at the cottage.

In a nice location very comfortable and spacious good layout. Would go back again.

Very comfortable and in a perfect position

The only problem we had was no dustbin outside so previous user’s bin bag left in yard was attacked by vermin.

I called Lakelovers and they came next day with a wheelie bin so all sorted. No info or facilities to recycle rubbish.

Excellent property in a superb location with everything on the doorstep.

It was nice to leave the car on the car park for the duration of our stay and walk from the front door!

Loved the cottage.

Great location with car parks in walking distance. Everything explained well. When back in England we will try and book this cottage again.

Great cottage in a perfect location for everything

Cottage was as expected and it served its purpose.

If there are any areas to look at I would say the rear garden patio picture on your site makes it look large where in fact it’s a picture of the shared patio. The cottage was clean but we dropped a pen which went under the sofa and it’s never seen a vacuum cleaner. Finally a better explanation of the parking arrangements is definitely needed as I thought the permit allowed you to park outside the property and I got a ticket on the first morning at 10 past 10 in the morning.

Lovely clean cottage in a great location.

Very small shared yard if you have dogs with you but wasn’t a problem for us. Tumble dryer didn’t get warm/hot to dry washing but didn’t spoil our stay in the cottage.

Great location.

Nice layout. But it seemed ‘lazy’. Dishes needed re washed. Things you would normally expect as a ‘starter’ not there (couple of dishwasher tablets. Kitchen roll. Empty toilet roll holders). Didn’t feel ‘clean’ on arrival. The kitchen itself is a bit ‘tired’. … and a really strong smell of ‘dog’. Suggestion might be to change out the rug in the lounge. Arrogant. I wouldn’t stay here again. Not for this price.

Hi as I said in last email to lake lovers that the attitude of your colleague called Keith was shocking.

He arrived with the key which was not in Keybox which we had been waiting to get into cottage. We said at long last to him he did not like this and told us do you want me to take the key back to the office. I said off course not and that his behaviour was really shocking. As we paid alot of money my mother could not believe it. Have had no response as of yet from Lake lovers. Regards Craig Brown

We have stayed at Birchcroft 3 times now.

We love it!!!! The cooker hob didn’t work for us though despite maintenance showing up and checking it. The iron wasn’t working but was replaced while we were there when we alerted lakelovers. The tumble dryer does not seem to work properly (takes ages no matter what setting and doesn’t really dry). So in sum we love the house and location, but just some electrical goods might need to be checked.

A lovely old property, the only critic with a dog the outside space is very small and shared

Had a lovely week in Birchcroft.

Have stayed in Ambleside and the surrounding area numerous times, twice over the road in Roseberry Cottage. This was through Lakelovers. Comfortable cottage and very central. Couple of cleaning issues which need to be dealt with. Garden tiny and not ideal for a dog but we were out walking every day so not a huge problem. Would recommend and will definitely stay again.

The cottage was everything we could have asked for, and so very conveniently located in the middle of town, with the car park a short walk away.

Lovely downstairs space, where my kids chilled and we played guitars round the dining table, a well equipped kitchen and great to have 2 bathrooms upstairs. The only challenge was I couldn’t work out what to do with recycling rubbish, and I missed the sign saying to put the bins out on Wednesday until Thursday - it would help if that was in the info folder

Great property.

Parking permit could do with being left out, we would've missed it had we not looked through the book on the first night. Fabulous location though & really comfortable.

We’ve stayed at Birchcroft several times.

Information is lacking on how to operate several of the appliances and it would be helpful if that were corrected. Some of the information is incorrect such as the notice about the cleaners leaving crockery freshly washed in the dishwasher and how to use the heating controls. Where are the outside rubbish bins? The red light in the electric heater in the fireplace has never worked all the years we have been coming and it would add a cosy feel to the cottage

The central location of Birchcroft makes it so convenient.

Parking is usually no problem and the buses to all parts are just round the corner. Lots of cafes, pubs and restaurants nearby. As are Ambleside’s excellent range of shops, bakeries and mini markets.

Lovely house located centrally to all amenities and exactly what we were hoping to have during our stay.

The house is maintained to a very high standard and all facilities work as expected. Your company communications before, during and after our stay is prompt and up to date. Thanks for a wonderful week of stay at Birchcroft. Would love to book it again if we return to Lake District.

Cottage was spotlessly clean, kitchen very well equipped.

Great flat screen smart Tv. If you want a central town location then it’s smack bang in middle of Ambleside on a nice street. Our biggest issue was that the bed in the bigger ensuite bedroom isn’t comfortable. Mattress very soft on an old springy divan base, so bad they we made the kids swap with us after second night and gave them the best room. The outside area is tiny, really just a bin area. It was cold but glorious sunshine when we were there so we stayed out in country pubs and headed back early eve, but had it been summer we’d have missed outdoor space.

we have had about four Lakelovers holidays and generally been impressed with the quality of the accommodation.

Birchcroft was a disappointment. A poor unhomely layout with seating furniture pushed against wall. Uncomfortable to view TV, which was a smaller screen and poor quality colour. The sound system was for an I-Pod!! Most appliances similarly old and outdated. Generally, a spartan living area and very 'tired'. I did attempt to put the rubbish out - it meant struggling with a large 'wheelie' bin - shared between two properties, down steps and through a passage way to put it onto the pavement of a back road. The bin was emptied and I had to retrieve the bin from a different location and bring it back to the space. Happy with internet speed, parking, upstairs accommodation. But overall, this wasn't up to the standard I have experienced with previous properties.