Sunbeam Cottage

Sunbeam Cottage was a delightful quirky and homely cottage, with its creaky floor boards , and flagstone floors.

Everything you could possibly need was provided . The beautiful garden with comfortable furniture and somewhere to keep your bikes was very Helpful. The location was ideal with walks and bike rides on your doorstep and everything close by . The views were amazing. Coniston was a walk away with plenty of cafes and shops and pubs . We will definitely return.

The cottage was cosy and clean good facilities in kitchen.

No welcome pack which would have been nice after a long journey. Well positioned to visit many places. Walking distance to good pub.

Kitchen well equipped though only one shelf in the oven was a bit disappointing.

Bathroom definately needs updating. Shower over roll top bath too dangerous. More comfy mattresses required. Felt very lumpy. Mangle needs removed from dining room to let light in the window. Hand towels would have been appreciated. Had to use bath towels in kitchen and bathroom. Location made up for all the niggles.

This is a charming old Lakeland cottage, with lots of character, set in a beautiful location.

The kitchen is extremely well equipped, the beds are comfortable, and there was plenty of hot water - perfect for enjoying a soak in the roll top bath tub, looking out across the Lake. There is also a delightful garden, where we enjoyed the evening sunshine after a day on the fells. We very much liked the nearby pub, the Ship Inn, and there is a wider selection of eating places just a ten minute walk away in Coniston village. Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and would recommend Sunbeam Cottage to others.

Sunbeam cottage is a cosy and homely holiday cottage with its open fire and window seats looking over the stunning mountain views or you can watch the sheep grazing while taking a bath amazing!

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A fantastic stay for the New Year week, we arrived in the dark and it was welcoming to see lights on and the cottage warm.

A proper chocolate box setting and a truly fantastic place to stay, parking takes a bit of negotiating with a larger vehicle (we have a vw camper) so as not to block the access gate. Would love to see bath sheets instead of towels. The bike shed is a real bonus for us and made life so much easier (it's a real difficult thing to find) a note to owner that the bush in front of the shed door is making access pretty difficult. We will certainly be back to stay and thank you for a very well equipped cottage.

What a lovely cottage!

Warm, welcoming and comfortable. Excellent walking. Great pubs. Will definately return.

We had an enjoyable stay.

Lovely location. Three generations. Quiet peaceful setting. Toilet seat needs fixing

Brilliant cottage to explore the area and away from the main road for a really peaceful stay.

Exceptionally well equipped throughout and clean as a whistle. The garden is a special place, quiet and sunny. loved it.

Just returned from a fantastic week at Sunbeam.

I would give it a full 5 stars. Reasons to stay: Loads of character Clean and well maintained Spacious for a 2 bed cottage Great location, with views of Coniston lake from one side and the mountains from the other. An easy walk into Coniston or there’s a pub a couple of mins walk away. Great rain style shower, and combi boiler so hot water does not run out if your family shower one after another or someone has a bath. Lovely garden with great views of the mountains and great garden furniture. Lockable shed for bikes. Very well equipped kitchen. Comfy double bed. Suggestions for improvements: Mattresses in the twin bedded room are adequate but could be upgraded. An easy fix but the grill element has lost the screw fixing it to the top of the over. Just needs replacing as the element otherwise is prone come loose and to droop down into the oven cavity. Recommendations for other guests: When parking at the cottage drive down 100 meters to where the road widens, turn round and enter the parking space going in forwards. Much easier than trying to reverse in I found. Reversing out is easier. The Black Bull is a terrific pub in the village and not to be missed. The pub and the brewery next door are owned by the same family. The Sun Inn has a beer garden with lovely views. The Premier food store has a butchers inside. We got some excellent steak there. The hiking shop on Yewdale Road stocks excellent products at reasonable prices you will only find at independents. Check it out before you head to the chain stores in Ambleside!

Excellent stay in a fantastic location with great views.

Nice relaxing garden with bench , table and chairs. Cottage had all we required for a great week away. A nice relaxing walk into Coniston which has a few pubs with food or the Ship Inn is only a few minutes away. We had a very enjoyable week

This is a rare occasion when the photos don't actually do a property justice.

The cottage was cosy, well equipped ( especially the kitchen ) and in a fabulous, picturesque and quiet location. Easy walk avoiding the main road into Coniston. The nearest pub ( The Ship ) is a very short walk away serving decent pub grub. Plenty of walks of various durations right from Sunbeam Cottage doorstep. Brilliant, couldn't fault anything.

Lovely comfortable cottage, great location.

Great communication with owners. Could benefit from some more crockery, could be a struggle with 4 people, and an extension lead in the lounge would make the use of the dvd player possible without unplugging the WiFi ( we didn't risk it!). Minor things, overall a fantastic place to stay.

Perfect holiday cottage.

Very comfortable with all possible amenities. Superb views both back and front, with many lovely walks from the doorstep. The only very minor comment would be that a little more lighting in the kitchen would be advantageous, but not a problem at all. Definitely hope to return!

Sunbeam Cottage is a cosy comfortable cottage with all the necessary facilities to have an enjoyable stay.

It's an easy walk into the centre of Coniston with three easy access walking routes. The garden is very well kept with a comfortable patio set to enjoy the garden and views. The Ship pub is only a few minutes walk away if you've had along day out and don't have the energy to do the 10 - 15 minute walk into the village. All in all, well worth a stay.

Very comfortable and well appointed cottage, good shower and comfortable bed.

Kitchen is well equipped and has everything apart from scales to cook a decent meal. Ideal location for walks from the doorstep. Local pub 5 minute walk away serving food. Coniston itself is a 15 minute walk away with a variety of places to eat.

Sunbeam cottage is a lovely property in a stunning area of the Lakes.

This was our second time staying and we couldn't fault it. The owners are very friendly and dealt with a problem we had with the washing machine quickly. The property was really clean, beds are very comfy and the kitchen is well equipped, which is important to us as we cook each evening. We will definately be returning again to Sunbeam Cottage.

Great cosy accommodation with lots of character.

Good location for local walks from the cottage (did Coniston Old Man range and Tarn Hows car-free), plus short walk to The Ship and 15 min walk to Coniston Village. Well equipped for self-catering. Recommended for a quiet relaxing stay.

A pretty cottage, well equipped kitchen, great view from the bathroom and a pleasant stroll into Coniston.

However I think there should have been a warning that this cottage might not be ideal for an older person and it certainly wouldn’t be if you had any mobility issues. The stairs are steep, the bath with shower over unusually high and the parking most inconvenient. It was impossible to park the car next to the cottage, even to unload, due to the regular traffic past the cottage and down to the camp site. Slotting the car behind the cattle grid we could manage but having to carry the luggage right round while avoiding the sheep droppings and the passing cars was not fun. Nor was having to access the car in the dark. There was also a strong and very unpleasant smell (possibly some sort of disinfectant) in the porch which persisted all week despite keeping the door open. It took us a couple of days to rid the cottage itself of the smell. I hesitated to write such a negative review since we have stayed in many Sykes cottages over the years and been very happy. However this was a disappointment.

We had a fantastic stay and would happily stay again, the location is spot on and the cottage stocked with everything you need.

Loved the garden and wish we had been able to sit in it more often. Had a lovely log fire each evening. Just a quick point which has been highlighted by others , is the tiny step into the lounge, it can catch you out with numerous stubbed toes if you aren't a person who wears slippers

Lovely cottage with lovely views.

The kitchen had everything you need and more, the dining table extends, perfect for an evening of board games and the lounge sofas were comfy. Plenty of storage space both upstairs and down and there was ample room in the porch for muddy walking boots. The garden was lovely to sit in and watch the birds at the feeder and we enjoyed watching the sheep playing around, on an evening, from the kitchen window. Short stroll into Coniston by the lakeside . Will gladly holiday at Sunbeam Cottage again

A cosy well appointed Cottage, lovely Garden We watched the Midsummer sunset over Coniston old Man from the Garden.

Would love to stay at Sunbeam cottage again !

Lovely cozy cottage in a perfect location just outside Coniston.

Spotlessly clean and plenty of character but with all the home comforts. Lovely garden, enjoyed watching the birds at the bird feeder. Highlight was the sheep watching us cook on an evening through the kitchen window. Would love to come back in the autumn.

We had a good week in the cottage which was well equipped and quaint.

Very much enjoyed the wonderful view over Coniston Water from the bathroom and the Herdwick sheep from the kitchen. The garden was also nice although it was a bit chilly in the evening, I’d expect that in May. Good location to explore the area so would definitely recommend.

The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable with lovely views.

We are not as mobile as we used to be so the lovely garden with its comfy chairs came in very useful .jackie and paul

A lovely cottage in a great spot, with a short walk to both the lake and the pubs and a lovely sunny garden.

Very comfortable, well equipped.

Parking slightly difficult but manageable. We loved the position and the view from upstairs, the bike shed and the garden. Would definitely return

Sunbeam Cottage is in an Idyllic Setting, the Views all around are of Classic Lakeland Fells& Mountains.

.with Coniston Water... literally a Stones throw away... The village is a 15 -20 Minutes walk away, were there is a selection of places to Eat ( if you want to eat out one or Two Evenings) there is a small Co-op where you can easily re stock if you need ... Many Classic Lakeland Walks, can be started from the village or the cottage... You can choose high or Low Level, and return to the Beautiful Rustic charm of Sunbeam... We had a week in Early May, such a Beautiful Time of year, Lots of Lamb's, Cherry Blossoms, Bluebells it's just a Gorgeous Experience... The Cottage is Very well Equipped, Especially the Kitchen... Washing machine, Beautiful small Garden,

Very clean.

Kitchen is stocked well. Beds are conformable. Lovely cottage with great views in a great location.

We had a lovely stay at Sunbeam cottage, it was very cosy to come back to after walks during the week of snow and rain we had, but it didn't stop us getting out to see some of the beautiful area around.

The kitchen is probably the best equipped we've come across with full size fridge/freezer and the bathroom has an excellent shower and bath with plenty of hot water. Beautiful views all around and ample parking to the rear of the cottage, easily accessed. Just watch out for the sheep...! We also used some of the bird seed left for us to top up the feeders in the garden, the birds appreciated it greatly... I would definitely recommend a visit, we shall come back again I'm sure.

A wonderful week.

Great cottage in a lovely location near Coniston Water, nice walks from the door, pubs and shops just up the road no need to use the car, cottage has everything you need ,we stayed in November and the cottage was nice and cosy especially when we lit the fire.

We had a fabulous time.

The location was idyllic and we wanted for nothing in the cottage. We would definitely come back.

Fabulous cottage to stay in, would highly recommend.

The best stocked kitchen I’ve experienced which is important as we eat in and enjoy cooking. The view is lovely and sheep come right up to the kitchen window. Only a short walk of 5 mins to Coniston shore. So many walks and cycle rides directly from the cottage that there is no need to use your car all week. Parking is no issue as the car is easily tucked into a grassed area behind the cattle grid right outside the cottage with still sufficient space for the footpath gate to be opened by walkers. The cottage has very well thought out details, the large shed for bikes a bonus, a very well maintained garden with family table. It’s also very warm. The central heating only needs to be on for an hour or so then can be turned back down again as thick walls mean it retains heat well. Thankyou to the owners for a lovely week’s break.

Cobwebs everywhere, bins needed a clean, only 1 partly used toilet roll left, some areas dusty, cleanliness let the property down, all other aspects super, parking for 2 cars optimistic though

Had to press reset nearly every morning before we could get any hot water.

One bath towel not sufficient for a week and too small.

We had such a lovely time at Sunbeam Cottage, we didn't want to leave!

The cottage has so much character, plus some absolutely gorgeous views - nearly my favourite thing was going to the kitchen sink and seeing a lamb peering in the window. The garden was a lovely extra too, and I very much enjoyed putting out bird seed and watching the sparrows, greenfinches etc popping in for a visit. Coniston itself is perfect: three good pubs (the Black Bull in particular has great food and friendly staff) a couple of decent shops including one with a proper butchers up the back, and loads of spectacular walks. Neither of us were quite up to walking up the Old Man of Coniston but it's our ambition to do it next year... Thank you for an excellent week. My only request would be the inclusion of a couple of courtesy items, like a roll of toilet paper, a pint of milk etc, just so you don't have to immediately go to the shops when you get there. And I think the key box might need replacing or at least some WD40 - very tricky to open!

Lovely cosy cottage with gorgeous garden.

All we needed for a wonderful stay. Thankyou.

Another wonderful stay in our favourite holiday home.

Wonderful stay and wonderful cottage.

Like the bike shed . Mostly clean but quite a few cobwebs hanging - not a big problem. Also would recommend heating be switched on prior to arrival to warm the place up, and first bag of logs and kindling supplied?

Amazing location, very happy with the cottage.

Amazing location and a brilliant cottage all in a perfect holiday

The cottage was extremely clean and there was everything you could need for us to celebrate a lovely Christmas.

Communications with the owner were excellent . Stunning location with beautiful views of the lake and Mountains. Would definitely rebook

We stayed during covid so I took my own cleaning equipment so i could make sure it was thoroughly cleansed before we moved in as I took my 83 yr old mother.

When i moved the furniture to clean it hadn't been cleaned for some time by the look of the dirt. Parking, in the description it says there is a parking place infront of the cottage. What it doesn't say is that it is in a field with sheep. We were in our new Mercedes, every day there was mud all up the sides and front of it from the sheep around it on a night. There were also muddy footprints allover the bonnet and roof I'm assuming that was cats. We didn't get off to the best start. The cottage is very comfortable and in a great location for the lake and walking. The garden is a bonus but on the one day we wanted to use it the paths were covered with ants and flying ants. The stairs are steep. The roll top bath is fabulous looking over the lake but my mother couldn't used the bath or the shower above as there's nothing to hold on to. My mother lives on her own and is very sprightly but the stairs and bath would have definitely been a deciding factor in choosing this accommodation had we known in advance, we wouldn't have chosen it. We would go back again without my mother if the parking wasn't with the sheep as we love coniston and this cottage is in a great location.

Excellent cottage in a fantastic place.

There did seem to be everything that we needed in the cottage - items such as waste bags and dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, washing up items that we have had to supply our own in past cottage holidays. Only one small issue that we had was that there were mice in the cottage, my wife noticed one in the dining room on the Tuesday, and my daughter saw one the following day in the living room - didn't really bother us to be honest as I would kind of expect this in such a cottage in a countryside location, but may bother other guests.

This cottage is in an idyllic location with a lovely and well tended garden.

However, several issues need addressing. The cottage had mice throughout - even inside the kitchen cupboard where our food was kept. We reported this to Lake Lovers during our stay. The cottage is also damp - damp patches on sitting room wall with peeling wallpaper. I rang the week before we arrived to request the cot and high chair. It was then disappointing to find them under the bed upstairs when we arrived. The cot was covered in dust and the high chair was filthy. In general, the cottage is tired and dated and in need of a refresh. Washed out bedlinen and mismatching towels should be replaced. There are a lot of or ornaments and breakables which make the cottage feel cluttered. The kitchen is well equipped but there is far too much crockery for a house that sleeps 4 leaving no proper cupboard space for storing food.

The location of Sunbeam cottage is stunning.

It's perfect for accessing the area but positioned well enough to walk to the lake, mountain, shops or pub. Parking for one car is very useful and garden is lovely to be able to sit in.

The location is just fantastic, the photos do not do it justice.

Waking up to that view and seeing the sheep right outside the window is heavenly. There is a lovely off road short walk to the village. The cottage is cosy and has everything you need, it is very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed playing in the garden and going on walks around the lakes.

Ideal location, lovely old traditional cottage, great wether so made good use of the garden and the secure cycle shed is perfect for storing mountain bikes.

Great views from both sides of the cottage.

A wonderful week lovely to be back at Sunbeam cottage again its our third stay here.

Feels like home from home. It was lovely to sit in the garden enjoying the early evening sunshine with a cold beer. The village was busy this week so much nicer to enjoy the surroundings here rather than in crowed places. Enjoyed walking from the door plus sailing and lake swimming.

Location of the Cottage is perfect.

Cosy well equipped cottage everything we needed. We enjoyed the garden. Lots of lovely walks from the cottage. Took the Gondola tour and had a lovely day out at Brantwood house. Sad to be leaving and will definitely miss the sheep.

Easy to find well equipped cottage.

Well positioned for exploring and good base for visiting other parts of the area. would certainly recommend it would certainly stay again. Good Wi Fi essential nowadays.

A wonderful family holiday spent in a beautiful place.

Many Thanks for a well equipped cottage and comfortable cottage situated in a fantastic spot. We are looking forward to our stay again.

Fabulous week, Lovely cottage fantastic position.

Village very handy for local supplies. Absolutely everything you could ask for.

A lovely cottage set in a beautiful area.

Time has flown by but we have had a great, relaxing holiday - Thank you!

Lovely cottage and location.

We all loved our holiday and the amazing walks and views, my son loved feeding the birds. The roll top bath was amazing after a long day of walks

We as a family loved our weeks stay at Sunbeam Cottage.

It felt like a home away from home. Wish we could take our new friends 'sheep' home with us. They always greeted me at the kitchen window on a morning, lovely! Lots of postives, well stocked kitchen, comfy beds, great shower and easy parking to name a few!

This is the second stay at Sunbeam because last time was lovely so we came back and the house was perfect.

We enjoyed sitting out in the garden in the sun. We could walk down the road to the village and we did Old Man Coniston from the house and finished at the Ship Inn for a nice meal. Thank you very much for a fantastic stay!

We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage.

It was very quaint and we loved the garden. It looked nice and welcoming and there were good views of Coniston Old Man and Coniston Water. The garden was very spacious and the tables and chairs were just how we wanted. Thank you