Duddon Cottage

We had such an amazing stay.

My husband and i wanted a week if home comforts for us, our 2 children(14+7) and our dog. It ticked all of our boxes and everything had been thought of. It was a perfect location for everything we had planned too. Thank you so much and we would love to stay again.

Booked this property for 3 colleagues working in the area.

The facilities were great, comfortable and easy to access. Just what the needed after a days work. Would book this property again.

Excellent location and accommodation would recommend great access to lakes mountains village and beaches.

Beautiful stay at a festive time lovely welcoming people in the village and the Christmas carol concert in the church was beautiful. Great vacation

We had a lovely stay in this very cosy cottage!

It had everything we needed and ample space for 4 adults, 2 dogs and a baby! We especially enjoyed cosy evenings in infront of the log burner. We will definitely be back!

Our fourth visit says it all really.

Almost a home from home; well equipped, warm with spacious rooms. Next to the main road giving easy access to many of Lakeland special places. A delightful back garden with its stream and wooded hillside.

We had a very nice stay at this genuinely old cottage that has been brought up to modern standards.

It was lovely and warm. The beds were comfortable. The en-suite shower was very good (although as described you have to take care of the steep steps to the bathroom). The parking area is at the end of a long garden path, but they provide a clean wheelbarrow to help transport your luggage which was really helpful). It was very private. The owner was particularly communicative before arriving with lots of useful information.

Loved the cottage, old with lots of lovely features, all the rooms much bigger than we thought.

Downstairs had everything you could possibly need and more in both the kitchen and utility room. Lounge very comfy, Stairs really wide and massive old window on the landing, spoilt for choice on the 3 double bedrooms, and the 2 bathrooms, 1 of which is en-suite and more beautifully decorated. Garden was great, gated area so our dogs could be out without us worrying about them but another garden further up the path if you wanted it. Loads of birds to see in the garden while eating breakfast and the owners were quick to respond with answers to questions.would highly recommend.

Great cottage in lovely location and perfect for family and pets .

What a lovely cottage !

! The garden is magical. We had a wonderful stay ~ Thank You !!

The cottage was lovely and Comms leading up to our break were prompt.

Thanks

A lovely traditional house.

It was very comfortable and well equipped. There were places to walk our dog nearby. As we were there in February, we obviously were not sitting out, but the garden looked perfect for enjoying warmer weather.

The cottage itself was beautiful.

3 good sized double bedrooms were perfect. Beds really comfy. One bedroom en suite up some steps as stated and decent main bathroom. Kitchen was well stocked and easy to cook in. Dinning room good size, living room really cosy and log burner was great.. a perfect place to chill at the end of a long day walking. We only ended up eating out 1 night as it was so lovely staying in. Useful utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer and place to dry wet boots and clothes. Which really helped us as weather wasn’t great. Heating really easy to use and cottage warms up really quickly and plenty of hot water. Downsides… the cottage is right next to a main road…surprisingly this was not actually too noisy other than first thing in the morning, but main problem is that access is via the back… when we arrived the path was a full flowing stream… you would need welly boots to get through so we had to unload at the front (there is a slight pull in, but it is a main road) and then park at back and walk back round to to the front. Other days the stream became a trickle so we could use the back entrance using walking boots. Back garden is beautiful but the stream situation is a problem. Lovely area in general… good access to both Lake District and local beaches. Good info at the house.

Lovely short stay at Duddon Cottage.

Every facility, and utensils that you could need, good communication with the host who left us a wonderful welcome gift. Would stop again at the Cottage without any hesitation, which says it all.

We had a fabulous stay at Duddon cottage, ideally located at the bottom of the Duddon valley with easy access to the mountains and the coast.

The cottage was warm and welcoming in an unusual setting of woods/stream edge and the cottage was very well equipped for both sunshine ( garden furniture) and rain ( heating, dryer and games galore). The bedrooms were spacious, the two bathrooms airy and practical and we had a good supply of hot water when needed. My elderly parents were able to relax, access the rooms they needed ( they didn’t venture into the en suite bathroom) and the garden was fun and secure for my dog. All in all a great place to stay, cosy, quirky and unique with real Lakeland character. We didn’t meet the owners and didn’t need to contact them with any queries when there but all correspondence prior to our arrival was super helpful and friendly. Thank you Louise and Co, a lovely cottage and experience for us all. Helen ( Nel)

Wonderfully located cottage, plenty of beautiful mountains and coastal scenery to visit nearby within a 25 mile radius.

The cottage itself was lovely and homely, but had modern facilities such as a HD TV with a blu-ray player - perfect for watching movies in the evening! The rooms themselves were large and had very comfortable beds, and were also very nicely decorated, with plenty of cosy & homely additions. The walk up to the cottage was also like something out of a fairy tale, with a little stream next to the path - as well as being lit up at night. We would love to stay here again! :) P.S. - Although there was some noise from the street, it was nothing like some other reviews here have said - it is only really noticeable during the day in the living room.

The cottage is in need of updating, there is paint peeling off of most walls in the cottage, very dark inside.

The living room felt tatty, the carpet in front of the fire had lots of holes in it. The road outside is very noisy and because the cottage is on a sharp narrow bend you have large lorries stopping outside the windows inchs away. The only lovely bit was the back garden and plenty of parking. Would not stop here again, disappointed!

Had a fantastic stay, would highly recommend this cottage for anyone wanting a cozy getaway.

. everything you need is there, couldn't have asked for better holiday house, we will return.

Cosy cottage, has everything needed for a pleasant relaxing stay.

Beautiful cottage in an excellent location.

A very well equipped house with lots of character complete with a lovely, secluded garden to relax in. So many opportunities for walks in the hills and around the estuaries, it is an ideal location for a family. Very highly recommended.

Quaint homely, clean Lake’s Cottage with everything we required in a lovely setting with a nice garden and a narrow gentle stream.

Duddon Cottage is brilliant because from the back it seems tranquil and away from it all, yet the main road at the front gives access to any Cumbrian tourist attraction The owners are particularly helpful

Another beautiful stay.

We are absolutely in love with the property and grounds and can't wait to come back for the 4th time.

Great communication with the hosts, plenty of useful information on the surrounding areas provided.

Another excellent visit to Duddon cottage total relaxation and perfectly safe for our dog.

This is our 4th visit to this beautiful cottage absolutely perfect.

Despite being at the cottage during the start of this years cold weather, the cottage was lovely and cozy.

We had some wonderful walks around the area and cannot wait to come back.

Had a lovely family Christmas in this spacious and comfortable cottage which had a Christmas tree and decorations that we were delighted with.

The Duddon valley is a beautiful area and despite the rainy weather we visited a number of picturesque villages and lakes. On occasions when the weather was too bad we were just happy to be in and enjoy the special amenities in the cottage. The owners could not have been more helpful and pleasant to deal with.

Wonderful cottage, comfortable with plenty of space for 6 adults.

great place for exploring the southern lakes and further a field. Hosts are great nothing is too much trouble, the even decorated the cottage for our early family Christmas.

We found the property to be excellent for our needs.

Well appointed, good kitchen. Lovely bedrooms- all spacious. Loved the quirky bathroom up the stairs. Perfect for our dog too. Secure garden, floors that were ok for a bit of mud, and a lovely scullery that enabled us to dry boots, jackets etc after walks. Don't let the situation next a busy road put you off. We had no issues with noise.

A great property if you like old buildings.

We were intrigued by some of the doors and stairs that led nowhere. You made an excellent job of modernising the building without losing it's character. My one complaint would be the difficulty in getting hot water from the handbasin tap in the bathroom, but assume that is a plumbing problem. The garden was totally unexpected in a positive way, we loved it. Would love to know the history of the property.

Lovely well equipped cottage every thing you need and more.

Ideal location with a delightful village close by with a couple of pubs, bakery, post office and butchers. Very thoughtful owners with a wheel barrow to transport luggage from parking area to cottage. Definately recommend it to friends and family and as previously done, many years ago, return.

Cottage was everything we looked for in the beginning, quiet and relaxing, apart from the horse flies, which we used citnirela candles, thank you for the wine and tea coffee and sugar, the Cottage was nicely decorated and comfortable.

Duddon Cottage was in the right location in the Lake District for our family Holiday.

Close enough to all the amenities we needed for to keep our teenage grandaughter interested! The property is easy to get to and the garden is a bit of a sun trap! All rooms in the cottage are spacious. Would certainly consider for a future family get -together.

We had an absolutely lovely stay at Duddon House!

The property is beautiful, in a fantastic location. Everything was well cared for and perfect for our group of 3 couples. The kitchen is well equipped and spacious (and thank you for the bottle of fizz!), bedrooms are again very sizeable and comfortable and the bathrooms were clean. We loved the path up to the house - it felt so secretive and secluded entering that way! We would all love to return sometime and would definitely recommend the property. Thank you for an excellent stay.

Wonderful period property in tranquil settings.

The owners are lovely and very helpful.. This was our second stay and we plan a third

A great cottage that was, clean, warm and had some very good quality items such as the tv, surround sound and the radio in the kitchen.

Gorgeous cottage in a nearly perfect setting.

This is probably the best equipped holiday cottage we've ever been in. Great to have a dishwasher, washing machine and dryer too. Stunning big rooms, beautiful features and a great garden. As the listing says, it's right on a main road so can be noisy, especially in the early mornings and the beds could do with upgraded mattresses.

Duddon cottage is a beautiful cottage with good sized rooms and well equipped.

we found the bathroom with the freestanding bath and large shower a bit of a challenge to access as the steps up are steep through a narrow doorway. not really good for elderly, or someone with mobility difficulties. It was really hard getting out of that bath too. It looks fantastic but not that user friendly especially if you are built like a 6ft 2"rugby player. Plenty of parking in lovely wooded garden . It does get quite a bit of road noise at the front of the house as it is on a main road. Overall it is a wonderful place to stay and really cosy.

A very clean cottage with all the facilities provided.

We made use of the garden furniture and enjoyed the garden pathway. Enjoyed the cottage features, large fireplace, latch doors etc but at the same appreciated the modern facilities. Being bungalow dwellers we enjoyed the wide staircase and improved our fitness level! We really liked nearby Broughton and it was ideally situated for our needs - a definite bonus. The cottage handbook provided lots of relevant information, as did the kitchen board, but we would have loved to learn a little of the cottage’s history eg when it was built etc. Just a couple of minor suggestions - the torch needs a new battery and there is now no longer a beach cafe at Silecroft! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Amazing property.

Everything you could possibly need, really clean and loads of space for the four of us. Would definitely book aga.

Lovely cottage.

Stunning location. Trip down memory lane

Super cottage with very spacious bedrooms, well in fact all rooms are large.

Yes en suite is tricky getting into/out of via the 4 steps but hard to fault this lovely home, without being overly picky. I was very comfortable. Louise was very helpful and accommodating and would thoroughly recommend.

Such a wonderful cottage in a stunning location.

Beautiful stream in the garden. From the moment we arrived we knew we'd want to visit again. We had a power cut on our last evening due to a storm. The owner Louise was so helpful and provided us information on the situation and when it was likely to be resolved. She also helped us find enough candles to keep us going. It made our final night really special and adventuresome! Just can't say enough about this beautiful cottage.

Absolutely loved the cottage and the location was ideal with super friendly locals.

My only faults would be the springs could be felt through the mattresses (we used a duvet from one of the spare beds as a mattress topper) and the dining room light constantly flickered so we couldn't use that room to eat on an evening (tried a bulb change but still had the same problem) The cottage was super clean though and the en-suite shower was amazing after a day in the hills. Loved the wheelbarrow and strip lights in the garden too.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage very nice indeed,well equipped and clean,beds are great,and our dog was very happy too, The only downfall is it doesn't mention that the on suite has 4 large steps about 8 inches in height each step into the bathroom.

We did enjoy our stay at the cottage but did feel that there were a couple of things which should be addressed.

You refer to a deep clean taking place prior to us taking possession of the cottage. There was certainly no deep clean - I have a picture I took but there's nowhere to download it to on here so I will email separately. My in-laws had dropped some tablets down the back of the bedroom drawers - it was a sight to behold. Cobwebs along with dirty clothing - which did not belong to us. Secondly, the cottage is situated on a very busy main A road - there is constant noise of traffic, and not just cars. As it's a main road, there is a continual flow of tankers and large lorries passing through. Not only that but the cottage is situated near to the traffic lights on a bridge, so it gets backed up as lorries can't turn around the corners of the windy road - so not only do they block the daylight when sitting outside the lounge/dining room windows - the drivers can see you sat down. We actually live in a small village where it's very quiet - so this element was very disappointing. Also with us having a small dog made it quite terrifying to open the front door in case he escaped as he would have been injured or killed had he got out - the pictures on the website certainly deceive you into thinking it's a quiet little country lane!!

Second visit to Duddon Cottage and pleased to say we enjoyed the break 8n summer as much as our winter visit.

Great location both in terms of the cottage itself and also as a space to explore South Lakes.

A fantastic base to explorer the Lake District but much quieter than the area's to the East.

The hosts were excellent and gave us lots of information prior to our stay and checked in during by email. We would definitely go back!

We had a great time at Duddon Cottage, a perfect retreat and highly recommended.

The cottage was beautiful and really well equipped.

We loved the garden and , although it is near the road , you felt as if you were secluded . 5 adults but it didn’t feel cramped , thank you

So many thoughtful extras not usually provided in a holiday cottage led us to believe the owners love staying here too.

The garden areas are a real treat for bird lovers as well as offering oodles of space and privacy. A real gem to be enjoyed by all and your four legged friend if you have one.

Nice house in a quiet area of the Lake district

A very comfortable & well equipped cottage with a delightful garden.

We really enjoyed exploring this part of Cumbria with its stunning scenery away from the more crowded parts of the Lake District. An added bonus was the coast being only 10 minutes drive away with an excellent sandy beach ideal for dog walking - a real contrast to the surrounding scenery. Would definitely recommend a holiday here.

Beautiful cottage, wonderful size for 6, would book again in a heartbeat.

The kitchen is well equipped, 2 large bathrooms very comfortable beds and lounge.

The cottage was fantastic, situated in a lovely location, had a slight issue with the hot water so text the owner and that was sorted within 15 minutes, will definitely be going back again.

The hosts let us arrive early as we were able to arrive before the usual time.

They also provided a lovely welcome pack of tea, coffee, fresh milk, biscuits and a bottle of prosecco. The arrangement for accessing the key were sent in advance and the heating instructions were clear. The cottage is wonderfully comfortable and as warm or cool as the guests want. The beds are good quality and the area is beautiful. We had a great stay and even the dog loved it. Possibly the best we've ever stayed at. Thanks

I can not say enough about this cottage apart from I have booked it again for next year.

It was amazing and spacious for all 5 of us. It also had everything we needed. Would recommend everytime. Thank you Louise xx

This is a lovely cottage.

Three double rooms with super comfy beds and 2 bathrooms. The cottage was very clean and had all that we needed for our stay. The garden was safe for our lively dog. We decided to park our car at the front of the cottage to unload when we arrived as it is quite a walk from where you park your car at the back of the cottage to the cottage (if you get my drift!). We loved our week here with so much to do and see in the surrounding area. Days were filled with walks in the hills, lakes or at the beach. Evenings were spent in the garden relaxing with a drink or two, bbq’s or cooking in the well kitted out kitchen. We had a great time and would highly recommend..

The house was beautiful inside and out.

..private garden and surrounding wooded area and came with its own natural water feature.discovered over ten different birds in the garden plus a shrew and wood mouse.the bedrooms were all roomy and showers and baths perfect.the cooker was very efficient...so were all other appliances.there was so much to see and do within a 30 mile radius and even the rain didnt stop us.restaurants nearby were lovely and scenery was breathtaking.In my opinion the house had everything.

The cottage was very good, but if it rains a lot visitors need their welly boots.

Amazing stay in a beautiful location.

It was everything our family needed and MORE! The location is perfect. Rural enough for peace and quiet but close enough to every amenity and walk you could want from the Lakes. The garden, woodland and stream was just idyllic . It has character as well being well equipped for every need. The owners go above and beyond to ensure the perfect Lakes getaway. The information packs and notice board at the Cottage gave concise and thorough information about the area. Wi-Fi (for my Son especially) was brilliant. No qualms with this at all. We would definitely come again without doubt.

Been before gets better each time, family really love coming here roll on 2020

Lovely cottage, very comfortable and quite well equipped.

Could do with a vegetable steamer and another frying pan. Only negative was that it is situated on the main road and can be very noisy as very heavy traffic. A good base for exploring the western lakes and many good pubs for eating. The Blacksmith Arms was particularly good and would highly recommend.

Been to a few cottages with Sykes and been most impressed with this one.

Beautiful, well equipped cottage.

Good location to access wide range of places to visit.

Excellent cottage with all home comforts that made our stay so enjoyable.

Cottage is very spacious but retains its character.

The cottage was so comfortable and cosy.

It really is off the beaten track surrounded by a lovely wood and stream. It was so relaxing to be in such a dog friendly cottage. Our little terrier loved the experience. Throws over sofas, flagstone and wooden flooring, it was just perfect after a day walking in the Lakes. A perfect stay.

Duddon Cottage is a home away from home.

Extremely well appointed. There was nothing that we needed that the cottage didn’t have. The beds were very comfortable, beautiful furnishings and lovely decor throughout. I particularly loved the ensuite bathroom.i would highly recommend Duddon Cottage

Spacious, well equipped cottage with ample parking and charming secluded garden.

The perfect location for exploring the central and southern Lake District,the Duddon valley and the coast.

Fell in love with Duddon Cottage the moment we entered it.

Lots of lovely period features, very spacious rooms and lovely setting. Very well equipped too. We were only there for four nights but hope to return one day for a longer stay.

Second visit to Duddon Cottage and yet again exceeded expectations, perfect the dog and such a lovely setting, I'm sure we'll visit again !

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from the moment we left the m6 until the following week when we got back on the m6 the whole holiday was brilliant.

the views were stunning and when we arrived at the cottage you could not have asked for a more beautiful setting.the house was spotless there were items of goodies left to make you feel welcome and boy did it.louise even allowed us in early to watch the Sweden game at the world cup and we won that one .I defy anyone to think of a gadget or kitchen item that duddon didn't have.before I booked the savoy sorry duddon I read every previous review and now having had the privalige of staying there I now know they were so correct.the bonus was the near by village of broughton in furness less than 5 mins away a dog walkers paradise just passed the helpful petrol station was a man made park road that led to a beautiful lake with benches and plenty of ducks you then go to the local bakery for the best items going.thank you louise for all your kindness and to the sykes team that were a dream to deal with.we will count the days down to our return.ricky fagg

Fab place to stay even with 2 children under 5.

So much to do all around 20 minutes drive away from the cottage. Facilities in the cottage were more than we were expecting. Would defiantly recommend a stay here.

The property is well proportioned and excellently equipped.

We were very comfortable during our stay. Lake Coniston, the beach at Roanhead (dog-friendly) and small towns such as Millom are all within 25 minutes drive.

We had a wonderful week staying in the delightful Duddon Cottage.

It really was home from home with everything we could possibly need provided for us..... even tea coffee milk and wine on arrival!! We travelled from West Sussex with our two teenage sons their grandparents & 2 small dogs. The cottage was like a tardis, we simply could not believe how much room there was for us all while still being cosy and comfortable. We didn't feel it was walking distance to the local village so we had to drive everywhere which suited our circumstances. Cannot recommend highly enough and we will most definitely be returning. Thank you Louise and Mick for letting us into your beautiful home

brill best yet,

This is a lovely cottage, ideally situated for exploring the coastal villages as well as the near mountain villages.

Beautifully furnished & great that we could bring our dog. A credit to the owners.

This was an extremely well positioned holiday home for the south west lake district giving access to sca fell pike and the old man of coniston being only ten or twelve miles.

However with everything in the Lake District always set out early!

A beautiful cottage in a great location exceeded expectations and also perfect for dogs.

Three lovely beaches within ten mins drive and only 5 mins drive away good pubs doing great food. Will definitely be booking this cottage again.

When we arrived we found the cottage exactly where it should be.

Directions were spot on. We found the key and accessed the cottage easily. when we looked around. WOW!!! we went upstairs to chose our bedrooms. The first bedroom was the largest bedroom which was grabbed by our relatives over from Australia. then we looked at the second bedroom, I found a door in the corner of the room and again. WOW!!! The en-suite to this bedroom was up four steps into another room and it was perfect. The third bedroom was perfect for our son. The main bathroom was again clean and tidy and ideal for the others. The stair case was so wide, you would be forgiven for thinking your were in a grand house instead of what looked like a small cottage. When I say small, it was deceiving. All the rooms were deceptively large and comfortable. It even had a utility room which was big enough to swing a cat. All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our week and will definitely look at Duddon Cottage again if in the area. Thank you for making our stay just perfect.

The early morning traffic was noticeable in the two front bedrooms.

The walk up to the cottage from the car park is longer than expected,not a problem except for carrying luggage and in the rain.Otherwise very good indeed.

We stayed at Duddon Cottage as a family -two adults and three children- around Easter.

It is a great place that marries the features of an old cottage with modern gadgets. The décor is very tasteful and the cottage is spacious. Plenty of storage in the bedrooms, big kitchen with all the things you need. I managed to cook just like at home. I saw there is all the equipment to do a barbecue in the summer too. The children loved playing outside in the quirky garden : there is a very shallow brook running through it, little hills to climb and even a mini-waterfall. Don't forget your wellies! I would love to book Duddon Cottage again in the summer. The children want to go back too.

The cottage was gorgeous, with all the facilities needed.

Ample safe parking around the rear of the property. Lovely place to stay when you need to get away from it all