Rothay Holme Cottage

Excellent well equipped property in fabulous location.

Very clean, warm and dry house which we found perfect for our stay. Can't recommend highly enough.

The property is in a fab location, beautifully done, had everything you need!

Will definitely stay again, only a couple of minors, if the owners could invest in a better mattress in on suite bedroom, and the porch needs looking at for damp, smell is awful with all the rain, front door needs attention - swollen with rain, very hard to open!! Apart from that fantastic 2 week stay, went to quick!!

The property was clean and comfortable, the furnishings and decorations were of good quality.

However the linen and towels let it down! Poor quality with bleach stains on towels. The signage for the parking at the front was very hard to see, faded by the sun. We parked at the rear of the property, it was easier to get to. Although mentioned in property details we could not see any bike storage anywhere. The gardens front and back are in dire need of maintenance, it felt like a jungle, got soaked when taking dog out from the rain on the shrubs! There were no specific details for the property eg, recycling info, bin day, how to put on heating etc. Despite this, and being aware of these things we would probably stay here again as the location was ideal.

Really great location and a very comfortable cottage.

We (2 adults, 2 teenage daughters, 1 doodle dog) stayed 3 nights and didn't move the car once. Easy to walk into Ambleside or down to the lake, and plenty of walks starting nearby. The cottage has comfortable beds, good bathrooms and a small enclosed back garden. Very happy with our stay in Rothay Holme Cottage.

Positives: Great location very central with parking available.

Kitchen well-equipped, big fridge freezer. Separate bath and shower, both a good size. Areas for improvement: No bin liners provided, despite outside rubbish needing to be bagged. No logs for the fire or fans for extra heat. Holes in the wall, carpet stains, and scuffs on walls throughout — we contacted Lakeland (no reply) and took photos given the deposit we had provided . Stains on bed overthrows suggested these aren’t washed between guests (flagged at start of stay). The downstairs throws smell . Just a little neglected and in need of TLC — Mattress and pillows are past their best. Overall: a lovely stay , just minor things are easily and cheaply fixed — flagging so the owners can put things right for future guests as the agents didn’t respond to us .

This property is in a very good central location.

The cottage is a good size & has a comfortable living area & kitchen. It has two good size bedrooms, one on the first floor with en-suit & one in the loft. The main bathroom is on the first floor. We picked a week where the weather was unbelievably hot, the bedrooms were unbearable especially the loft bedroom. We suggest the owner needs to provide electric fans for the cottage. Also gardens front & back could have done with a tidy up. Having said this we did enjoy our stay here & would have given 5 stars had it not been for the lack of fans & state of gardens.

Great cottage in a perfect location for Ambleside.

Parking was a bonus. Maybe some logs for the wood burner, games or a welcome pack would have been a nice touch. Overall we had a lovely week.

We had a really good holiday in Rothay Holme Cottage, the house was clean, well furnished, good facilities, well stocked, and close to the town centre.

The private parking was a luxury in such a busy place. Two bathrooms for two couples was excellent, and a shower in one with a bath in the other for tired ramblers was good. We had a heatwave (not common in the Lakes) so the upper bedroom was very hot but we kept all windows open. We recommend this cottage.

This is a nice cottage with good space and lovely views, very convenient for shops and restaurants.

It was perfect for one couple but might be a little awkward for more guests as the main bathroom doesn’t have a shower or even a shower attachment on the bath - difficult for washing hair! While we were there the central heating boiler was making a constant loud and unpleasant noise which wasn’t tolerable. We ended up not using the heating while we were in. Although Lakelovers sent an engineer he wasn’t able to fix it and after that they stopped responding to us. Not impressed. The property really needs a new boiler.

Thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay at this property for Christmas.

Nice and private with enclosed garden if you have a dog and only a short walk into Ambleside. Kitchen was well equipped and had everything we needed to cook. Log burner was lovely for cosy evenings, would have been nice if there was some wood on arrival but plenty of local places to stock up. Slight drip on the boiler, but I am sure this will be rectified, it didn't spoil our stay, in fact we have already booked up again for next year.

On arrival it looked clean lounge was small with large 2 seater sofa which when sitting on it seemed broken very uncomfortable Noticed central heating boiler was dripping water, on contracting Lakelovers we were transfered to Sykes Cottage?

?????.........my husband had booked the cottage but the confirmation email was sent to me his wife My husband made the call to report the leaking boiler the receptionist would not speak to my husband as the email was sent to me this call must of gone on for 15mins before we explained the problem with the Boiler. Bedroom on the first floor the mattress was terrible the bedding had seen better days sheet had bobbles, towels in the bathroom were worn with bleach marks on them..........we went up to the top floor to check on the mattress there......the window was wide open it was heavy rain blowing a gail..... only to find the window catch was broken & window would not stay shut once again telephoned Sykes cottages answered with the same 15min questions asking who we were who made the booking the reference number NIGHTMARE......m There are 2 parking spaces one at the front & back sign says display Permit.... No Permit we ended up parking round the back No information in the book No visitors book to leave comments I understand why!!! We were booked for 7 nights ..... 1 dishwasher tablet........its a joke No kitchen paper No tin foil No wood, paper or kindling for the woodburner We replaced all of the above to find there was no Woodburner Gloves.....no safety....... This accommodation needs care & attention After 5 nights we left the property there is no comfort at all first bad cottage in 10 years Bathrooms are good rest of the house nightmare The one good thing it's in a good place to walk into Ambleside........... I really would like a refund please I await to hear from you Kind Regards

This was our third stay at this property, we really like it.

We love the location in Ambleside, with all its amenities within walking distance. It is a comfortable property, with good quality furnishings and it is well equipped with everything we needed. The only drawback is the lack of a shower in the main bathroom. It wasn't a big issue for our family, but this might be a problem if your party is two couples, having to access the shower in the en suite in the master bedroom, (which also has no lock on the door), might feel awkward for some. As others have noted the attic bedroom has steep stairs, so not suitable for everyone, but this was no problem for us.

Perfect place for us just far enough from town to be quiet and only a few minutes walk from the town and all it's treasures.

Well thought out property with everything you need and more, loved the decor and the views. Stairs a bit of a challenge for me, but I am 76 with Osteoarthritis.The top floor room was worth the effort for me, amazing views. My only critique, the dining chairs are a mismatch for the table, too low for us, and we're a pretty normal shape. Didn't use them much, too many nice eateries to miss out on.

Rothay Holme was a perfect base for us.

The accommodation was clean and comfortable. A lovely relaxing spot to enjoy after taking in a few Lakes and Fells. The extra parking around the back was handy.

The house was positioned perfectly for us an easy few minutes walk to the town centre.

The house was clean and tidy and had everything we needed. Parking was good especially at the rear of the house.A couple of miner points,the front garden could do with cutting back a bit,it would be a good idea once this was done would be have a table and chairs at the front.The mattress in the first floor room was a little on the soft side for is but overall we really enjoyed our stay and would return to this house.

We found the Cottage to be lovely and cozy and close to all amenities.

It was ideally situated close to the town centre and in the other direction to Lake Windermere.We had a very comfortable and enjoyable stay in the cottage and would definitely book to stay again.However(and please don’t think that this is a negative!) we would have liked a bit more space to sit in both gardens, with our 2 dogs or to eat at the table in the back garden but found the gardens a little overgrown. Again, this isn’t a negative as it did not impact on us or stop us having a wonderful holiday in a lovely cottage with beautiful weather! Thank you so much, we look forward to staying again soon.

House as described, great for a family break.

With all facilities needed. Amazing location, and very quiet and tranquil. Great that there are 2 parking spaces to the property. Only constructive feedback I have to give is the front outdoor area needs to be cut back quite a lot as it’s over running the path. The rear area would benefit from being cut right back to allow more of a social/dinning area on a hot evening. A lot of cobwebs found in the property, down the side of the beds. But a very enjoyable stay, and would come back for sure!!

A lovely cottage location excellent A welcome pack would have appreciated a carton of milk - loaf ?

Ambleside is a lovely area

Lovely property in an ideal location with great facilities however there were a few issues.

Both front and rear gardens were very over grown so could not enjoy them.which made things awkward especially with the dog, rear garden was down a flight of stairs which also made it awkward with a toddler and a dog. We also did not have heating for the first 3 days and although all paperwork said the offices were available to contact they were closed

The loo in the bathroom had very little water pressure, so difficult to flush.

The shower has black mould in places, just needs a good bleach clean and we couldn’t get the heating to work, it looked like there was a Hive thermostat but it was out of batteries so couldn’t be used. These minor issues didn’t detract from a lovely stay and the location was great.

A lovely property overall.

Bedrooms were spacious - mattresses are relatively hard. Bathrooms were nice - large walk-in shower and a comfortable bath. Kitchen was well kitted out - plenty of dishes, glasses, cups etc. and the dishwasher and large fridge-freezer were nice additions too. Living area was nice, good for 2-3 people but an extra seat would be nice when 4 people are staying. Location was great - close proximity to Ambleside town and a good base for exploring the Lake District more generally - allocated parking space was handy. Overall the finish of the property was good. Could have been a bit cleaner, found quite a few cobwebs and dirty dishes, but mostly okay. There were a few things that were not perfect (e.g. the shower tap was a bit loose, loose panels under the kitchen cupboards, things left over from refurbishments under the sink and chest of drawers) - nothing major but would just finesse things if they were dealt with.

We had a fantastic stay in this well equipped home ideal location close to everything we wanted to see and do hardly used the car because everything was within walking distance recommend this home and we will be booking again soon.

A great place to stay in Ambleside.

Peaceful but right in the centre. Dedicated parking, lovely views and a charming small garden. Comfortable and has everything you need. One of the best stays we’ve experienced here.

The property itself is lovely and in a great location, we would stay again.

It does have some issues - we found were some edging around the downstairs floor loose, shelf in boot room isn’t well fixed on the left side so not stable, and the windows wouldn’t stay open in the bathroom . Also the batteries on the hive need replacing. And then being picky - It would have also been useful to have a potato masher in the utensils draw & the mattress in the first bedroom was pretty uncomfortable. All of these are they pretty easy fixes - it should be noted that if you have mobility issues the stairs are pretty steep but that’s also to be expected in a cottage of this age. The bathrooms were lovely and in good order.

Great property in a great location, we had a lovely week and would book again

Second visit to this house.

Great location, very comfortable and clean, had everything we needed.

Fabulous location with the bonus of 2 car parking spaces.

Photos of the parking spaces would have been helpful. Finding the front space in the dark was difficult because there is no lighting. Also photos of the front and back gardens were missing. Not surprising because they definitely need some tlc. The inside was OK but not for the premium price. The main problem was the heating which we couldn’t get further than 19 degrees. Yes there is a log burner but no starter pack or instructions. The welcome pack was a black bin bag and dishwasher tablets! The wifi was good but couldn’t believe there is no smart tv! Both bathrooms were on the first floor but the second bedroom was on the 2nd floor with a steep staircase. The main bathroom had a really nice big standalone bath but no hand shower to rinse your hair. The plug on the washbasin was faulty and couldn’t be used. The toilet flush is weak. All of the windows are single glazed and the frames need cleaning and painting. The en suite has a cracked pane. No shaving mirror in either bathroom. Lots of storage for clothes but the hangers in the wardrobe need replacing! We were not sure if we were alone in the house! The main tv had a mind of its own.It often switched itself off and back on. Twice the tv switched itself back on after we had retired to bed. Twice during our stay the main bedroom window opened wide. Now how this can happen when it is a sash window and has to be lifted to open!! It took our dog two nights to settle. He sensed something was not right. Overall the place was not adequately cleaned before our arrival and a bag of rubbish was left on the landing chest of drawers. No excuse given a six hour turn round. As I said nice location but….

Really excellent stay would come again.

Great area easy to find. Could do with a smart tv upgrade.

Things lacking in kitchen such as extra bin liners, washing up liquid, cling film, scissors, sieve.

No foot rests in lounge. Lumpy pillows.

The cottage was very nice but the stairs really need a handrail.

My mother really struggled to get up there without my assistance. This would be a cheap and quick job to do and would make this cottage more accessible for people with mobility issues. I did raise this last time I stayed here but nothing has been done.

Good location close to amenities in Ambleside.

Lovely cozy property with good parking facilities but could do with some maintenance eg windows frames, overgrown front and back garden. Would definitely not have any issues with staying there again.

We really enjoyed staying at this cottage and it is ideally placed to visit Ambleside and the southern lakes.

Being able to walk from the front door was just what we wanted. The property is really comfortable and we would be happy to return. The ‘enclosed gardens’ do not include grass, which with a small dog was a requirement but actually we were close to an area we could take her of an evening, so it wasn’t a problem. I have emailed directly but for info the guttering at the back of the house needs some maintenance and there are no instructions about what day to put the bins out (a neighbour I think kindly did this for us) and what we should do with the bedding and towels on the day of leaving. None of these impacted our stay but would be useful for future guests. We would be happy to recommend this property and will be back!

Fantastic cottage, well presented, clean and with 2 parking spaces.

Had a lovely stay in one of my most favourite places on earth. Centrally situated in Ambleside so easy to get to anywhere in town by foot and by car you can explore with ease. Definitely booking again when I plan my next visit.

Fantastic location with 2 car slots, one of which is directly outside.

The upper bedroom (non-ensuite) is a challenge given the steep stairs with a sharp bend, but manageable for the fit and able. It is also quite noisy when it rains hard. It's a shame there is not a hand shower over the bath, as it would make it more useable. The ensuite bedroom is quiet and well equipped with a good shower. The front garden is long overdue some heavy duty TLC. Our biggest criticism is the total absence of any instructions in the huge house folder on what we could put in the single green rubbish bin (vegetation only in our county), and therefore what do with household rubbish and recyclable rubbish. We ended up ringing Sykes as there was no response from the text I sent to the given contact number. We were told to put everything in the one green bin. Amazing given council recycling targets nowadays. Also no instructions on what to do with bedding, towels etc when we left the house. Every other rental house we have ever had always contains these important instructions. Surely someone can do this? That all said we enjoyed it and would consider staying again if we return to Ambleside one day.

Undeniably a great location, however, it is advertised as 4 star, the following is why we believe it is no longer deserving of that rating: The gardens are very overgrown, could barely see the property from the road for vegetation.

The steps to the back garden haven’t been swept in a long time, and again overgrown plants. The garden furniture was dirty and mossy and uninviting, The windows were filthy and the paintwork needs maintenance. The property inside was largely okay, but, no anti-slip mat in the en-suite shower and no bath mat in the en-suite. The grouting in the shower had a fair amount of black and pink mould present. The bedding in the first bedroom was mismatched and old looking, again not very inviting. There were no instructions about local recycling /rubbish disposal processes in the cottage. At some cottages we have stayed in there has been a welcoming bottle of wine, local biscuits, etc, but not even a pint of milk here. Just little touches you might expect in a 4 star property.

The listing is extremely misguiding.

The write up for the cottage states two en suited rooms. That is not at all the case. The reality is one room does not have en suite facilities. That in itself is not an issue. However the room that is without en suite facilities is not only on a higher floor it is also up an extremely steep staircase. This is also not made clear in the description. So at night if one needs the toilet, which many of us do, a very steep staircase has to be descended and ascended to use the second bathroom which is on the same floor as the room with the ensuite. It is a deceptive listing and I think that is unacceptable. The listing states there is no handrail on the stairs between the first floor and ground floor because of the age of the building, I don't understand why that would exclude putting one in to ensure the health and safety of your paying guests. Again, that is not the main point. The main concern here is that as you point out, there is a need for greater awareness and caution on these stairs as there is NOTHING to hold onto. So why is there no working light on the stairs? This is again totally unacceptable. Numerous reviews written by previous quests have pointed out that the light on the stairs does not work. This was still the case when we stayed at your property. Again it feels like a blatant disregard for the health and safety of your guests.

Lovely cottage in excellent position.

Plenty of room for 4 people. Didn’t really use back garden but front garden was a sun trap. Only comments I would make is that it needs a light bulb on landing as we had to rely on torch to get upstairs at night and kitchen could do with a pair of scissors providing. Was also surprised that there weren’t a few basics such as t.bags and coffee available on arrival (there was milk). Would also have expected a few spare bin bags. Enjoyed our stay and would go back.

The location is outstanding, especially with parking.

The downstairs is good, there were a few small cleaning points cobwebs and cupboard doors with dirt around the handles but other that that ok. The cottage was equipped with everything although would have expected a few logs and kindling to get us started. Other cottages do and arriving late you need to know where to go to get these things. Beds and bathrooms were great, the cottage was nice and warm and no issue with heating. A few small maintenance issues. Bulb in landing light has gone which made ascending the stairs interesting at night. No toothbrush mugs in any bathroom so you had to balance your brushes on the metal holder. Because lampshades in second bedroom were torn. Also first aid kit in the kitchen wasn’t complete. Overall comfortable and had everything we needed. An important note on the layout which should be on the listing. The first bedroom with en suite and separate bathroom are all on the first floor. The second bedroom is on the 2nd floor/attic space. There is a very steep staircase/ladder almost to that room. If you happen to get up to go to the loo in the night then it can be dicey! Overall enjoyed our short stay and the festive decs were a nice touch.

Lovely cottage in an excellent location close to the park for dogs and the town for humans.

Maybe a bit chilly but I didn’t mind that and was happy to dress accordingly, however, expect a lot of people would. Lovely large bathrooms- don’t know if we were using the toaster wrong but it only worked if you held the levers down. Plenty of lovely walks available from the doorstep, would definitely return to stay here again

Few cups etc but then found them in the dishwasher!

! Stuff in the washing machine - clean or dirty??!! Headboard in 1st floor bedroom filthy - I wrote clean me in the dust! Touch lamps in 1st floor bedroom also dirty Ensuite window - so dirty, there are "old" cobwebs on the inside! Not nice :(( Other than the above, it is a beautiful cottage in a fantastic location and the views are amazing :))

The cottage location is fantastic but the property itself was disappointing.

It is tired generally and needs attention. The woodwork throughout was badly chipped and needed a good clean. The shower in the en-suite had a significant amount of mould around the base and up the tiles. The bed linen was well worn. As mentioned by previous customers the outdoor areas could be lovely but are very overgrown making it almost unusable. The windows were really dirty and it was a shame seeing as there were beautiful views on both aspects. The Wi-Fi didn’t work when we got there and although we did report this we never had any the whole time we were at the cottage. Having been holiday cottage owners ourselves in the past we don’t expect things to be perfect as not everyone looks after your property but this cottage needs some investment.

Another great stay at Rothay Holme we will be back

On arrival path over grown & entrance in need of decoration No recycling or glass boxes Stair carpet unclean En-suite bathroom window won’t stay open and glass cracked Shower floor hazardous -no anti slip mat & shower wall plate loose , shower won’t turn off fully - water waste Soap rack in shower broken nothing stays on it No mugs for toothbrushes No soap rack over bath Kitchen chairs too low for table- all 4 adults needed two cushions to eat comfortably Guttering outside kitchen door full of debris so rain gushing over steps Dish washer was without Finish & salt Insufficient cutlery and dinner plates so impractical to use dish washer once a day Inadequate information about the cottage and nothing about local walks or visitors book Generally disappointed in lack of care & maintenance of what could be a lovely cottage

We have stayed in this cottage four or five times now.

We love the position in Ambleside. Although overall we love it, we have a few comments this time. 1. The front garden is now completely overgrown and even the path to the front door required pushing through shrubs. 2. The rear steps down to the back garden were covered in debris and can’t have been swept anytime recently. Once you get into the garden it is untidy and needs pruning/ tidying. 3. We are now post covid so it is time that the cottage was returned to its former condition. There was a dvd player for example. 4. The lake lovers brochure is out of date. No instructions on the washing machine or recycling for example.

Fantastic location, easy parking, well-equipped kitchen, comfy bed.

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We had problems with the heating - it went off early on the Saturday evening that we rarrived, and was still off the next morning. The fault was reported 9.30 am and finally dealt with at 5.30pm. 2. There was plenty of drawer space but nowhere to hang any clothes in the second floor bedroom, not even a hook on the wall. 3. There was no shower in the first floor bathroom, just a stylish but totally impractical free-standing bath. In such a large room there would be plenty of space for a shower as well. 4. For four adults, one armchair and one sofa is a bit of a squeeze. A second armchair would be welcome. Other than these niggles, the cottage was lovely, well situated for the town, spacious and well equipped.

The cottage was very cold when we arrived at 4pm.

Despite switching the boiler to “on all the time” it was still cold in downstairs living space next day, although bathrooms and bedroom were warm. Rang Sykes. Maintenance man called at cottage and said owners had set max temp on hive to 18/19 degrees - which isn’t warm enough for us when it’s so cold outside. He left us an electric panel heater which helped. There is a log burner but no logs or instructions. Everything else worked well. A tumble drier would have been a bonus. Outside spaces (front and back) are much in need of TLC. Cottage suited us well. There were only 2 of us so we didn’t need to negotiate very steep steps to 2nd floor bedroom.

The cottage is a lovely, comfy, tranquil place to stay, we loved our stay here.

A few problems with no WiFi all week, boiler problems, no heating or hot water for a few hours one day, seems this is an ongoing issue with the boiler, but we didn't let this spoil our time here in beautiful Ambleside. Lake Lovers maintenance were on hand straight away to sort the boiler out. A bit disappointed that there wasn't a welcoming pack, milk, biscuits, bottle of wine, tea, coffee or chocs, or a card to welcome us to the cottage. We've always had a welcome pack from other owners when booking a cottage in the Lakes. The lane got flooded most days/nights which was a pain to paddle through each day/night, and not well lit to see where you were going. We enjoyed putting the log burner to use most days /nights as it was raining every day bar one.. A most enjoyable and relaxing/(recuperating time for my partner) was had in Ambleside.

Very good.

Hi, What a lovely place, beautifully decorated and very spacious.

However, there was a leak under the kitchen sink, which we mended by screwing the pipes a bit tighter. It would be even better with a modern radiator in the porch to dry our wet outdoor clothes, but we had a lovely stay and would definitely return.

We loved this cottage, it’s perfectly placed right in Ambleside whilst always being quiet.

The open plan layout downstairs makes the space feel much bigger, the front hall means there’s somewhere for muddy boots and wet coats (this is The Lake District) and we liked the heater under the shoe rack to help dry everything after a day out. Both bedrooms, the main bathroom, and the en suite are very spacious with lots of storage. We would have no hesitation recommending this to friends and family (even the picky ones) and hope to stay here again. For the location, and size, it’s a bargain

Lovely, comfortable and spacious cottage.

We thought there were a couple of things that could be improved though - the shower pressure was very low, making showering quite difficult, there was no recycling facility (or we couldn't find any) and we couldn't operate the washing machine - some instructions would be useful, or possibly a check to ensure it is actually working! Other than that we enjoyed our stay in a lovely location.

The cottage is ideally situated and we had a wonderful stay and would return.

The cottage was clean, fresh and comfortable. There are elements of the cottage that were quirky (the really steep stairs to the upper bedroom for example) but that adds to its character. We were sometimes worried about opening the windows as they are obviously the original sash windows and one we could not shut (front bathroom) but it did not hinder us. The decor was lovely and we had everything that we would have needed for our stay. The back garden area was nice but felt a little too enclosed for us to eat out there but that did not spoil anything as we had Ambleside on our door step and there were lots of places to eat out and have a drink outside. One point to note is that we had to use the car park space at the back of the property as the one at the front was a little tight for our vehicle and we found on a few occasions that someone else had parked there. Generally, the location was perfect and we could leave the car most days to explore Ambleside and wider which was amazing. I am giving 4 out of 5 purely for the windows and the outside space.

All in all a lovely property and a pleasant stay.

Couple of things we noted were the seating wasn’t enough for a family of four with two gangly teenagers. Had we come in winter and spent more time in the cottage this would have been more of a problem. The main bathroom toilet had a strong smell but this was rectified with a bottle of bleach. Also a washing line or tumble dryer are a must for a stay in the lakes at anytime of the year. Despite these few points it is a great cottage in a lovely quiet location.

We had seem some concerning reviews regarding the cleanliness so were a little worried.

We had no need to be, we understand that nowhere is perfect and if you want to find issues or faults then you can do. We found the property very clean, we loved the place and really enjoyed staying there and would be more than happy to do so again. Great size rooms, great facilities and location. We couldn't of asked for more at all. Fully enjoyable stay

The property is starting to look a bit 'tired'.

The cushions and throws in the lounge needed washing and fresh new bedding would be an improvement. Even at the reduced rate we paid we think the weekly rent was expensive. I seem to think that it was advertised with two parking places and although this wasn't a problem to us it needs pointing out for your benefit. All in all a nice property well placed for Ambleside but in need of some attention.

We have an on going investigation at the moment as the property had not been cleaned on our arrival .

The gardens need a general tidy up especially the front one. The property internal paint work could do with a refresh.

Excellent location and the cottage had everything we needed as a family of 4.

Bedrooms and bathrooms were a lovely size and plenty of storage. All issues previously mentioned had been sorted. We had a lovely, relaxing stay.

We are a repeat visitors and really like the property and location.

The chairs would benefit from the cushions being returned as shown in the photos and pre-pandemic. The only problem is the availability of the car park space at the front which was only occasionally available, as it appears to be used by locals and the garage next door.

This cottage was idealy situated close to all amenities nice and cosy the log fire was nice as it was a really cold week when we stayed .

but we do agree with previous comments. The dining chairs to low this could be solved by sawing 6 inches off table legs quite a simple job .if you are an older person and not very tall it's a problem sitting on the sofa we had to find some blocks of wood to put under the legs to bring it to a sensible hight . By no means am I a qeriatric I am a fit women but do have back problems as lots of older people do.. also the bed was very low and to soft again problems for my spine . The top bedroom needs to come with a warning as the stairs are very very steep and dark . So don't be put off if you are young or don't spend a lot of time sitting in it will be ok having a shed for bikes is a good point. Parking was good apart from locals using the front space .. and garden could do to be tidied it obviously had not been done all year properly ..

Shower had thick black mould, not properly cleaned.

Fridge shelves not cleaned. Dining room table too high for dining chairs, sofa not supportive (depth too large) so couldn’t use, awful stench in main bathroom from drains meant we couldn’t use this room for three days .

When we arrived the oven did not work, although this was resolved on the following day.

Flush on en-suite toilet was broken and again resolved the following day. The kick board below the fridge freezer was not attached and the towels had seen better days - not resolved. There was no bath mat in the en-suite - not resolved. The information folder was a mess with no information which would have been useful and leaflets on appliances no longer in the house. The fridge had not been cleaned properly as there was obvious dirt on the shelves.

There is no question that this property is situated in a perfect location and the off street parking for 2 cars certainly is a well appreciated bonus.

The property description refers to it as being 'a classy bolthole'. Well, sadly, it has lost its classiness and is feeling tired. It has always had a few issues, but we would have hoped that, over time, these would have been resolved. As others have described in their reviews, far from enjoying the 'sumptuous leather furnishings' (Lakelovers description), the reality is more coping with saggy leather seating which has lost any support and comfort and needs to be replaced. Also, the dining chairs are not high enough to make eating at the table comfortable/practical. Whilst the bathroom suites are modern, the 'sparkling' ensuite is found lacking but could be improved by deep cleaning to remove the mould and mildew that has built up on the tiles over time. The shower head is positioned a little too close to the wall making it difficult to stand completely underneath. The towel holder is also no longer fit for purpose. The front and back gardens have each sadly turned into a bit of a jungle and the garden furniture would have required a good clean to remove all the 'green' mould to make sitting on them a pleasant affair. A hair dryer, toiletries, and washing up liquid were missing from the cottage. We presume this was due to Covid precautions, but a heads up would have been appreciated.

We liked the house.

However, the details are misleading about the location of the bathroom allocated to the loft bedroom. The bathroom is actually on the floor below the bedroom, this means a steep staircase to get to and fro from the bathroom!

The sofa and the chair in this property are not fit for purpose.

Four adults stayed in the property and two had to sit on the dining chairs. The sofa is so bad it sags in the middle. We also had to cut back plants in the garden as they had grown over the paths at the entrance and the rear. The rear was worse you couldn’t get through for overgrown shrubs.

The cottage is absolutely brilliant and bike storage a huge bonus!

It could be even better with minor improvements which would make a big difference- Cut back greenery into house both entrances (when it rains you get soaked each time you go in as you can’t do it without brushing past bushes!) , Spare loo rolls and soap for the bathrooms and a Couple of washing machine tablets would save shopping during a short holiday . Many thanks. We would definitely stay here again .

The property is well located and in general met our needs.

However, we would like to bring to your attention the poor quality of the settee and of the dining chairs which we needed a cushion to bring us high enough to eat at the table. The settee is past it's best being uncomfortable and unsupportive. The table is too high for the dining chairs and the dining chairs upholstery is well worn. The TV signal is erratic and the living room tv suddenly turns itself off from time to time. The remote worked intemittentlly. the TV in the first bedroom was unusable. The picture pixelated all the time and the sound crackled in and out. Could this be an aerial problem? We reported a blocked rainwater drain by the front door. Access to the vacuum cleaner was impossible unless one wanted to lift this heavy item over the top of a worktop. Access to the ironing board was also difficult. Suggestion - put a cupboard on the landing instead of the sideboard to house these items. The steps and outdoor space below the back door need some attention. There was long standing evidence of bird nesting material on the steps and the garden was rather overgrown making access to both the back and the front door a bit of an issue. the gravelled area was very weedy. However, overall we liked the property, the location was excellent for transport links and access to Ambleside. The parking to the rear was excellent and a real bonus. The parking to the front was sometimes used by those trying to park near Ambleside town, the signage was not clear enough. Having a garden was a benefit. Cushions for the metal garden chairs would be an useful addition. In gener

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