Deer Thwaite

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

13 Customer Review(s)

Ian
October 2024

“We would just like to thank the owners.”

This was our second stay at Deer Thwaite this year, and feels very much a home from home and the best property we have stayed at on the Merewood estate. Plenty of space, bright and three large, comfortable bedrooms. Good location for public transport and handy for a stroll round Brockhole. Best of all is just watching the birds and squirrels on the feeders in the back garden area.

This was our second stay at Deer Thwaite this year, and feels very much a home from home and the best property we have stayed at on the Merewood estate. Plenty of space, bright and three large, comfortable bedrooms. Good location for public transport and handy for a stroll round Brockhole. Best of all is just watching the birds and squirrels on the feeders in the back garden area.

- Ian, October 2024

Dear Ian, Thank you so much for your kind review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Deer Thwaite. We also enjoy watching the little visitors in the garden. Hopefully you will return soon. Maria and Steve Property Owner
Carol October 2024

“What a lovely house.”

Maybe you said this in info, "bring laundry detergent" -

- Carol, October 2024

Hi Carol. Thank you for such a positive review. We will ensure there are ample supplies in future. We look forward to you staying again soon. Maria & Steve Property Owner
Christopher August 2024

“This was our first stay at Deer Thwaite, paying a little more than our usual budget, but so glad we did.”

This property was a pleasant surprise. Five of us were staying at the property for a week, and we all commented on how spacious Deer Thwaite is. When returning at the end of the day, everyone could spread out and relax, and the bonus was having the outside area/lawn. It is a shared area, but was never crowded (at least when we were staying there) and is a big bonus with teenagers! The facilities were plentiful (our only small suggestion is possibly to have a couple more towels in the bathrooms for those with long hair after a shower, and the long mirrors would be easier to use if located on the walls instead of inside the wardrobe doors, but these are very minor suggestions). Fingers crossed we'll be able to visit again, and we'd highly recommend to anyone to book this property.

- Christopher, August 2024

Dear Christopher and family, Thank you so much for your very positive review and feedback. We will certainly consider your comments about the towels and mirrors. We too hope you will visit Deer Thwaite again in the near future. Maria and Steve Property Owner
Ray June 2024

“We asked for extra hand towels the first day, although promised they never arrived.”

Brown towels were very heavy with a harsh fringe. We have been many times to Deer Thwaite, excellent upgrades on the bathrooms/showers. No potato peeler!! Apart from these relatively minor points, an excellent holiday venue.

- Ray, June 2024

Dear Ray. Thank you for your valued feedback and return visits. We are pleased you like the new bathrooms and cloakroom. We will look into replacing the towels and ensure there is a potato peeler for future visits. We hope you and your family will holiday at Deer Thwaite again soon. Maria and Steve. Property Owner
Mandy May 2024

“We were very pleasantly surprised by how lovely our cottage was.”

Our daughter was getting married at the Merewood Country Hotel and it was perfectly placed for this. The cottage was situated in a beautiful quiet setting and centrally positioned within easy reach of Keswick, Kendal and Ambleside with lake Windermere across the road. We had the perfect week there.

- Mandy, May 2024

Dear Mandy. Thank you for your excellent review. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and hope that your daughter's wedding was everything your family could have wished for. We are indeed very lucky to be so close to the shoreline of Lake Windermere with great access to all of the popular Lake District towns and amenities. We hope you and your family will stay again soon. Maria and Steve. Property Owner
Kirsty March 2024

“Lovely warm, comfortable and spacious cottage in a very convenient location to explore the Lakes, thank you very much!”

A little of the gloss taken off by some technical issues with the TV and the dishwasher stopping working, but luckily the cottage was very well equipped and had plenty of games too. New bathrooms excellent!

- Kirsty, March 2024

Dear Kirsty. Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage and especially the new bathrooms. There is a brand new dishwasher going in this week and we will have the TV checked. We hope you return in the near future. Maria and Steve. Property Owner
Jonathan October 2023

“We’ve been staying at Deer Thwaite for over 10 years and this was another great stay, apart from a few niggles that could be easily resolved.”

The en suite shower hose is leaking so badly hardly any water comes out the shower head, the radiator in the bedroom with velux windows doesn’t work and the dishwasher has a broken spring on the flap where the tablet goes so it doesn’t spring open and the tablet gets trapped, we worked around this by just putting the tablet on the top shelf. Despite these minor issues we will of course be back again next year. Jon, Vicky & Jacob

- Jonathan, October 2023

Dear Jonathan. Thank you so much for your feedback. We are really pleased that you enjoy the house so much and look forward to your return visit. I am pleased to tell you that we are having a brand new ensuite fitted starting next week. I am sure you will enjoy it on your return stay. We will attend to the other issues forthwith before any other guests arrive. Once again, thank you for staying and your valuable feedback. Maria & Steve Property Owner
Kate July 2023

“Spent 2 days without Internet and TV with maintenance unable to help.”

Central heating only worked for 24 hours in what was a cold house. Car parking was a nightmare. Would never consider returning. Also although we complied I think it is unfair to insist the guests dispose of their rubbish in the skips provided. Isn't that what cleaners are for. Sykes customer services were hopeless.

- Kate, July 2023

We are sorry you were so dissatisfied with your stay. The internet issue was a simple matter of the connection being put into the wrong socket and was rectified within one hour of us becoming aware of the problem. The central heating did suffer a loss in pressure, for which we apologise. This has now been completely rectified and the system is working perfectly fine. There are and were electric heaters available. There is ample parking for 3 cars at the property and an additional 8 visitor parking spaces, and we have not had any comments about this before. I cannot comment on Sykes customer service except to apologise on their behalf. Maria and Steve. Property Owner
Jill June 2023

“The boiler didn’t work.”

There was no heating ever and no hot water after 24 hours. When I reported this, some maintenance guys came round and set the immersion heater so we had hot water (and a certain amount of mud traipsed through the property which we cleared up). They said they’d get a proper boiler engineer in but (s)he didn’t come during our stay. Apart from that the cottage is lovely, so lovely that it cries out to have soap and shampoo provided.

- Jill, June 2023

Dear Jill, We are sorry that Lakelovers maintenance team left a mess. This is not up to their usual standards. As for the issue with the boiler, we again, can only apologise. We are pleased that you think so highly of the cottage and really do hope you will stay again. We value your feedback and your visit. Maria & Steve. Property Owner
Debbie May 2023

“A great stay, great location, really comfortable, quiet, spacious, comfortable beds & lots of hot water.”

Well equipped kitchen. We were very happy. The only disappointment was the level of cleanliness. The property had been cleaned but not deep cleaned LOTS of cobwebs in the kitchen & lots of long term dust on skirting boards & bathroom towel rails, oven door not cleaned etc. Thought the property would have had a deep clean at start of session. However everything else was great so did not stop us enjoying our stay. We would return Thank you.

- Debbie, May 2023

Dear Debbie, We are really pleased that you enjoyed your stay so much and that you would happily return. We are sorry to hear about the dust and cobwebs - this will be addressed and dealt with at the next cleaning. We hope to see you again very soon and thank you for your valuable feedback. Maria and Steve. Property Owner
Michael April 2023

“A lovely cottage with a beautiful garden area.”

Quiet but with easy access to Ambleside and Windermere, plus walks from the door. Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. We would hope to return. Thank you.

- Michael, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Maria & Steve. Property Owner
Alan March 2023

“A nice, well equiped and comfortable cottage.”

Stayed in March so it was good to come back to a lovely warm cottage after our many walks on the fells. Small problem over the lack of toilet rolls when we arrived but one phone call to Lakelovers solved this and more toilet rolls were delivered in an hour - well done to all concerned.

- Alan, March 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and we were able to resolve the issue with the toilet rolls. We hope to welcome you back very soon. Maria & Steve Property Owner
Diane February 2023

“We have stayed at Deer Thwaite twice before so I think the fact that we went back again says it all.”

- Diane, February 2023

Hi Diane, We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Deer Thwaite and hope to welcome you back again very soon. Maria & Steve Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x king-size, Twin room with 2 small double beds
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Dining room
Sitting room with electric fire
Gas central heating
Double electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Smart TV, TV, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Private parking for 3 cars
Private rear garden with patio, furniture and storage plus access to an additional shared lawn and other outdoor spaces
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1.2 miles, Lake Windermere 0.3 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am

The property

Deer Thwaite is a charming three-bedroom cottage in Ecclerigg, Cumbria, close to Troutbeck Bridge, situated on a private estate of exclusive properties.

The cottage accommodates six visitors and offers a home-away-from-home while taking a self-catered stay in the Lake District National Park, which is bordered by well-liked sights and amenities, including Lake Windermere.

Before entering the homely sitting area with plush chairs, a Smart TV for entertainment, and an electric log effect fire, ideal to light after a day outdoors, park up in one of the three private spaces.

You'll find a variety of appliances in the kitchen/diner, where you can mix up delectable meals that you can enjoy in the kitchen, in the formal dining room, or in the garden for an outdoor gathering.

Return inside as the sky darkens to finish your evening routine in the bathroom before choosing one of three tastefully decorated bedrooms, including a king-size with en-suite, a second king-size, and a twin room with two small double beds with TV; all bedrooms have plenty of storage and plush furnishings to make you feel at home.

Grab your walking shoes in the morning and start planning your itinerary; Brockhole on Windermere, The Lake District Visitor Centre, offers a variety of activities, including treetop treks and archery, or maybe aboard a Windermere Lake Cruise or visit Holehird Gardens and its picturesque surroundings.

Next, proceed to Windermere, where you can play a round of golf in a friendly atmosphere at the Windermere Golf Club, visit the Beatrix Potter World Attraction, learn about the history of the region at the Windermere Jetty Museum - Stories of boats and steam, or explore the Windermere Outdoor Adventure Centre and sail or kayak on the lake.

Traveling north, stop in Ambleside to experience Stock Ghyll Force's breath-taking surrounds, stroll through Borrans Park, see Stagshaw Gardens, take a tour of Rydal Cave, or visit Wordsworth Grasmere, the former residence of famed poet Williams Wordsworth. Discover it all at Deer Thwaite.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

WINDERMERE

Ambleside 5 miles; Kendal 8.7 miles.

The twin towns of Bowness and Windermere are both vibrant, fun-filled places set within the splendid scenery of the Lake District. Both towns provide a range of amenities, shops and restaurants to suit all tastes whilst Ambleside offers the additional attraction of a boat ride to Bowness, the Lakeside Aquarium and Beatrix Potter's 'Hill Top House' at Sawrey. Grizedale Forest Park is within easy driving distance and is home to a range of activities including many good walks, mountain biking and the 'Go Ape' adventure park. The region also boasts many National Trust properties as well as a variety of water sports for those who prefer a more adrenaline-fuelled trip. Children will enjoy a trip to the 'World of Beatrix Potter' in Bowness whilst the villages of Grasmere, Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains are all within easy reach.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We would just like to thank the owners.”

“What a lovely house.”

“This was our first stay at Deer Thwaite, paying a little more than our usual budget, but so glad we did.”

“We asked for extra hand towels the first day, although promised they never arrived.”

“We were very pleasantly surprised by how lovely our cottage was.”

“Lovely warm, comfortable and spacious cottage in a very convenient location to explore the Lakes, thank you very much!”

“We’ve been staying at Deer Thwaite for over 10 years and this was another great stay, apart from a few niggles that could be easily resolved.”

“Spent 2 days without Internet and TV with maintenance unable to help.”

“The boiler didn’t work.”

“A great stay, great location, really comfortable, quiet, spacious, comfortable beds & lots of hot water.”

“A lovely cottage with a beautiful garden area.”

“A nice, well equiped and comfortable cottage.”

“We have stayed at Deer Thwaite twice before so I think the fact that we went back again says it all.”

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About the location

WINDERMERE