Lettera

Just back from a 3 night stay at Lettera, the cottage is as described in the listing.

Great shower and bed is very comfortable. When we arrived the neighbour spoke to us and advised us of the rules as we had a dog with us. Parking is tight but we did not move the car until the day of departure. Great pubs around and all are dog friendly as are a lot of the shops. Boat trip to Bowness is well worth doing. We had a lovely stay at Lettera, however it is up a very steep hill.

We have just returned from Lettera.

On the whole we had a very comfortable stay. The description was totally accurate and there were no surprises! For us the lack of any outside space would put us off staying again. A garden space to sit in which was not over grown would have been nice. The neighbours were obviously fed up with people coming and going and very keen to point out the rules! Comfy beds, very nice bathrooms, and the sound of the nearby waterfall were the highlights! And from the food front Shiela’s cottage rather than Lucy’s every day of the week

Property was a lovely cottage in a nice quiet area 10 minute walk from Ambleside centre.

Cottage was cosy however there were a few areas that needed to be addressed. -Kitchen: no where to put food. Too many pots, pans, utensils for a property that only sleeps 4. Pantry cupboard could have been emptied to allow for guests to store food. -Living area: too many cushions! We had to take them off and put upstairs to be able to sit on sofa comfortably. Wires hanging down from TV need to be tidied up in trunking. -Bedrooms: beds were really comfy had a great nights sleep. But unfortunately found two black worms in the 1st floor bedroom (one on bed spread) and one on window seat. -Bathroom: showers were nice and powerful, but one on 1st floor was either hot or very hot. The temp control would not move around, and the on off control was loose. -Gardens: unfortunately the space out front and back could not be classed as a garden. Bushes and hedges overgrown. Bag of dog waste left by back door on arrival. When we let our dog out the back (supervised at all times) the neighbours were not happy as it was going on to their space. We were respectful and did not alllow his out the back again, but there were no notes/signs to indicate where the boundaries started/end. This really needs to be communicated to guests. We also had to tidy up rubber mats on back steps as these were curled up and trip hazard, however on returning to property these had been moved across by neighbours. It just made us feel very unwelcome. Parking: great that there was parking available without the need of a permit (usually the case Ambleside). However beware if you have a large car/van as space is very tight.

Enclosed garden is behind where car parked.

not Enclosed very small. Bathrooms both good kitchen had everything needed.very dark cottage. Not very clean windows had cobwebs and dead flies. Beds were comfortable and lines and towels very clean.

Excellent stay.

Couple of things that could be improved upon were: No power lead found for the Pure radio, so we couldn’t use it and struggled to connect the DVD player. Also couldn’t get hot coffee out of the coffee machine. A cafetière would be a good addition.

I understand that pets are allowed in the property but perhaps the cleaning team do not pull the furniture out too much as behind the sofas and chairs were quite dusty which was only discovered when an item of clothing got trapped behind one of the chairs.

Other than that it was a very well equipped cosy and comfortable cottage. We did look for a broom, dustpan and brush and a mop but couldn’t find one. We wanted to leave the property as clean as we could but without these items we couldn’t clean the floors.

Really lovely cottage, everything catered for!

Lovely fresh bedding and towels. Convenient walk into Ambleside.

The cottage was not accurately described.

The kitchen and dining area was very cramped and not of the luxury standard described. There was nowhere to store dry goods. Whilst there were plenty of plates and cups there was only one usable wine glass. The access to the outside bins was positively dangerous and extremely lethal. The bedrooms and bathrooms were well furnished. But the bulb had gone in the overhead light in the master bedroom. Despite being classed as dog friendly the outdoor space was poor - uneven ground and no lighting. This wasn’t of the standard we expected and was the poorest of any lakes rental we’ve had.

Lovely cottage just right for a stay exploring this part of the lakes.

Everything you need is there and with the exception of the sofa which needs some attention the cottage is very well maintained, quiet and comfortable. Would defiantly stay here again. Parking is tight, where isn’t in place like this. We managed fine with an estate.

We enjoyed our stay at Lettera and it was a good location, to explore the area.

The house was well decorated and furnished, with everything you needed. The parking space was our only issue as we have a long car, it was a struggle to get into it.

Other than the tight parking, it’s a lovely cottage in Ambleside.

Great cottage with in easy walking distance of Ambleside , plenty of coffee shops and eatery’s to choose from .

Lots of easily accessible walks from the cottage and within driving distance .

It’s a very nice cottage in a great location, just up the hill from the centre of Ambleside.

It’s worth noting that the downstairs is not separated off with a door to the upstairs rooms so might be a problem if your dog tends to sleep downstairs. There are also no basics like salt, tea, oil so you would need to bring all that with you. Overall we had a really lovely stay and would definitely come back.

Cleanliness wasnt great.

Pubic hairs in the attic shower tray, feathers grass, cobwebs and dust in the lounge floor. OK we sorted this on arrival and overall he property was functional for our stay but we shouldnt have to do this at £1000 per week. The sofas were 'tired' and there was very little cupboard space for food storage for a week. The bottle rack in the fridge was broken and taped on so milk/bottles could not be stored properly with a note advising us so. There was a note stating don't pull the shower door too hard or it wlll come off and the extractor fan did not work with the sunlight tunnel covers being dirty. The bluetooth speaker didn't have a charging cord so couldn't be used after day 2. If you are going to advertise this property as 'luxury' then you need to pay more attention to the detail. If things are broken or don't function properly then fix them, don't leave notes pointing out the problems!! On a final note mattress and pillow protectors by definition protect the underlying mattress/pillows so they will be soiled over time. Leaving them on for the next guests is not acceptable especially in covid times.

Firstly, yes the property is cosy.

For 2 adults, its cosy. For us, 2 adults, our young daughter and our dog, it was mis-sold and uncomfortable. There is literally no room to move, especially in the kitchen. We arrived at the property expecting it to be relaxing and child proof. It wasn't! Our daughter could easily climb up the steep stairs, open all the cupboards, play with all the electrical sockets and open the grill on the fireplace! It needs child-proofing if its being listed as child friendly. There was no cot or highchair despite us requesting one. To be fair, the service was great and both were delivered to us within an hour but the cot didnt have a mattress so we had to improvise with blankets and throws. Also, the cot didn't fit into the bedroom initially so we had to move furniture around. Not the best start to a relaxing few days away. Apart from the lack of facilities and the size, the neighbours would also stand at the door in the evenings smoking. So, this meant we couldn't have the stable door half open to enjoy the summer evening without the house smelling of cigarettes or whatever they were smoking. Considering the cost to stay for 4 days we certainly don't feel that it was value for money.

Great property - comfortable and clean.

Walking up and down the Struggle good for healthiness. Would say that if in a large SUV type car parking would be very tight.