Gardeners Cottage

4.5★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Hot tub
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Games Room
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

8 Customer Review(s)

Caitlin
November 2024

“Really nice weekend at the cottage.”

So many lovely facilities and Steve’s hospitality was great! Really enjoyed use of the hot tub (despite the weather!) and also a perfect spot to explore the West Lakes. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again!

So many lovely facilities and Steve’s hospitality was great! Really enjoyed use of the hot tub (despite the weather!) and also a perfect spot to explore the West Lakes. Would definitely recommend! Thanks again!

- Caitlin, November 2024
Angela November 2024

“A clean, comfortable and homely cottage containing everything I needed.”

I would particularly like to thank Danielle for her help and patience showing me the workings of the TV. Having grasped this, I was very content sitting by the log fire every evening after my days out on the fells. I would certainly come here again.

- Angela, November 2024
Michael September 2024

“Good points first.”

. gardeners cottage was cosy with an excellent wood burning stove & unlimited free supply of firewood. An adequate shower & plenty of hot water. The wood burning hot tub was excellent, in a lovely sun trap ..once again the wood supply seemed unlimited! The 4 acres of grounds were beautiful & our dog loved it! What must be said is that the new host Danielle began taking things in hand during our stay & was very helpful. Not so good… In the cottage many of the facilities are a bit dated & grubby in places. The settee.. although comfortable was a little old & saggy. The grounds, although potentially beautiful, needed some overhauling & a good clean up! The walk to the hot tub was a bit of a challenge ( some 50 yards over uneven stepping stones ) All in all it has to be said we thoroughly enjoyed our stay..this place has the potential to be wonderful & we are sure that now Danielle is on the case.. this will happen.

- Michael, September 2024
Matthew August 2024

“Steve was the perfect host.”

It was my gf bday and requested in advance for roses to be on the bed on arrival to which he did without bother. It was extremely thoughtful. We arrived gone midnight after a 7 hour drive but next day were greeted by Steve who was very polite and thorough giving us a tour of the grounds. Showing us how the hottub works and giving us a tour of the land. Steve checked in during the week to make sure we had everything we needed and suggested places for us to visit in the nearby area. The property itself was cozy, plenty of firewood provided to light the house fire, incredible heat for those cosy nights in, everything in the property was spot on from the shower to the bed to the sofa and cooking facilities, the bed was extremely clean and comfy, the bathroom and facilities were spot on clean and the kitchen and cooking area and utensils were all clean and fresh. Overall it was a brilliant stay and we will definitely be returning in the near future. Matt + Rach

- Matthew, August 2024
Jane August 2024

“On entering the property there was an overwhelming smell of ash, soot and fust.”

The front door and windows were open, and this did nothing to lose the smell; which stayed with us the full week! The cooker and oven were dirty. Near the oven door on the cupboard next to it, was a big scorch mark, given time will catch fire. Unfortunately we did not use it, which meant having to eat out, which we did not budget for, hence booking a place which we could cook in was a given. The worktop was sticky to touch, despite it being wiped by myself daily. We had no running hot water throughout our stay, and had to boil a kettle to wash the few pots we used. The fridge was clean. The bathroom needs a deep clean. There was mould on the seal, and between the tiles. There was someone else's hair near the shower unit and their used scrunchy. The towel's did not smell freshly laundered and were very thin. No running hot water from the sink tap in the bathroom. The beds need either replacing or a mattress topper put on top of them. There were black bits/things on the scatter cushions and the previous tenants tissues under one of the single beds. Again the bedding did not smell like it had been freshly laundered. The carpets were thread-bare in places, with stains scattered around the upstairs carpets. The paint work had a thick layer of dust and felt sticky and grimy to touch. If my child had, had his way we would not have stayed the first night, and just returned home the same day we arrived. I have asked the owner for half of the fee I paid to be reimbursement if not the full payment. The owner gives himself 11-3 to do a turnaround between visitors, and works a job as well, this clearly is not enough time to clean the cottage and the hot tub. Can you please request a full refund, I do have photos to support my review.

- Jane, August 2024
David August 2024

“A really nice property in a fantastic area of the Lake District.”

The host was friendly and accomodating, it was a really nice stay.

- David, August 2024
Sandra June 2024

“Lovely little cottage had gorgeous gardens with the bonus of a hot tub had a great 7 nights Steve was a very nice host”

- Sandra, June 2024
Emma June 2024

“The place was absolutely stunning and the property owner Steve was absolutely wonderful, very helpful, gave us an in-depth tour of the cottage and the facilities.”

Everything was perfect.

- Emma, June 2024

Thanks Emma for your nice review and I hope that you are enjoying the summer. Property Owner

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Summary

First floor:One double bedroom with double
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Ground floor:Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
External games room
Central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher
Smart TV with DVD, Disney+, Fire TV, and Amazon Prime Video, WiFi, a selection of books, table tennis, table football
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot, highchair, baby bath and children's books, toys and tableware available
Off-road parking for 5 cars
EV charging available
Use of enclosed garden with lawn, patio, decking, guest have priority use of the owners hot tub, furniture, barbecue area, and freestanding bath
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 3.6 miles, river 0.1 mile
Note: Check-in from 3pm and check-out by 11am
Note: Though the garden enclosed with a fence, children need to be supervised at all times while outside due to the close proximity to the river
Note: the hot tub is located 40m away from the cottage over a foot bridge
Note: Limited mobile signal in the area

The property

Gardener's Cottage adjoins the owners Victorian house set in 4 acres of gardens through which a river flows.

The cottage, formerly an old water mill originates from 1700's and is a very quirky self-contained traditional cottage with all facilities necessary for a comfortable base to explore the beautiful Lake District and nearby coastline.

It sleeps 4 (5 with a camp bed or travel cot) and is in peaceful surroundings on the edge of a village, 5 minutes walk from the village shop and cafe. The downstairs of the cottage consists of one living area with a cosy log-burner, television with inbuilt dvd player and comfy sofa.

The kitchen is part of the living room and provides a fridge with icebox, washing machine, dishwasher, electric cooker, kettle, toaster, microwave and crockery/cutlery etc. Full broadband WiFi in the holiday cottage is included. Stairs lead up from the living room to the bedroom and shower room.

The bedroom has a double bed with bedroom furniture.

We provide a welcome hamper for you to enjoy a simple snack/breakfast with tea, coffee etc. The large garden has space for badminton on the front lawn, paddling and fishing with nets in the river and a barbeque is available for guests to use.

There is also a small games room in the garden with table football and table tennis. The garden area surrounding the cottage is fenced off to stop children wandering too far but care should be taken to supervise children at all times due to the proximity of the river. Mobile phone signal is very limited to none existent in the cottage and a bit better in the garden and in the village, depending on the network.

O2 is one of the better networks for getting a signal.

The hot tub on site belongs to the owners of the property, guests are given priority for the use of the hot tub.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

MILLOM, CUMBRIA

Broughton-in-Furness 7.4 miles; Ambleside 23.8 miles

Bootle is a village in the Borough of Copeland in the western Lake District of Cumbria with an impressive history dating back to the Domesday Book. Situated between the dramatic western fells and the stunning Cumbrian coastline, Bootle boasts some of the best Lake District scenery, and is conveniently situated between Barrow, Ulverston and Whitehaven. Bootle enjoys an enviable position amidst some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain, as well as being situated close to local beaches, coastal walks and many of the nearby conservation areas. Local attractions include Muncaster Castle, a World Owl Centre and the Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature railway, all of which provide wonderful and varied days out.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Really nice weekend at the cottage.”

“A clean, comfortable and homely cottage containing everything I needed.”

“Good points first.”

“Steve was the perfect host.”

“On entering the property there was an overwhelming smell of ash, soot and fust.”

“A really nice property in a fantastic area of the Lake District.”

“Lovely little cottage had gorgeous gardens with the bonus of a hot tub had a great 7 nights Steve was a very nice host”

“The place was absolutely stunning and the property owner Steve was absolutely wonderful, very helpful, gave us an in-depth tour of the cottage and the facilities.”

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MILLOM, CUMBRIA