Millerbeck

A comfortable property in a great location and spacious enough for a group of 4 adults.

It’s within a large house that has been divided into 5 apartments. I think the others were mostly unoccupied during our stay so it was very quiet. It’s well equipped, the dishwasher and washing machine worked fine. Some kitchen utensils are tired. We didn’t need to use the fireplace or heating. As another reviewer stated, the layout of the main bedroom is a bit odd – it’s entered from the bathroom, which is entered from the landing. It would help to trim the bedroom door (it jams against the carpet) so that it can more easily be closed. The midsummer light streaming through from the bathroom (which has no blackout blind) was annoying at night. The internet went down (and stayed down) on the penultimate day. But these are minor observations. We had a very good stay.

Had a fantastic stay.

Lovely house in lovely quite location but close enough to the town centre via the short stroll through one of the best parks Iv ever seen, perfect for young children. House was well kept, everything worked and it was clean and the beds comfortable. Will be remembering this house for future visits.

Perfect stay in quiet surrounding.

Still close to village. Appartment fully equipped, although some lamps were defective and the heating could only be manually turned on and off in closet. Thermostat did not seem to work or was set wrong and could not be changed. Despite these minor issues had a fine stay and would book again if Ambleside is visited!

I went into your office in Ambleside at the end of our holiday and left detailed feedback, which I hope has been passed on to you.

a pleasant stay marred only by the showering facilities, shower in the bedroom with just thge shower did not work the on off button came off exposing the insides thae was difficult to stop.

The shower in the bathroom ran cold even on full maybe the shower thermostat is at fault. The cooker was not set and after a hunt for the guide book finally worked out how to make it turn on. although inconvenient it did not spoil what was a very pleasent stay.

We enjoyed the property very much.

The setting is peaceful and beautiful yet very close to amenities. The facilities were all excellent, the bedrooms and living room were very comfortable and the kitchen well appointed. We would highly recommend the place to others and plan to revisit ourselves.

A lovely stay at Millerbeck.

The house is perfectly located for different walking routes & access to explore other locations in the Lakes. A few hundred yards from the lovely local parkrun too (an unexpected bonus!) A small issue early in our stay was rapidly & effectively managed & the property was clean & comfortable & perfect for our stay. Thank you.

We enjoyed our stay at Millerbeck which was conveniently situated near Ambleside.

The accommodation was very comfortable, clean and well presented, and the kitchen well equipped for self catering. The only problem we had was the electricity went off during our last night so there was no morning shower , breakfast or possibility of running the hoover round before leaving.

Lovely apartment in a fabulous setting, views are a great, Very quiet & peaceful, a short stroll 10 mins into Ambleside.

Take a torch it's pitch black through the park later on. Bedroom one (left) no TV but not a problem. Sash window needed some attention ,open from the top! Bed small but comfortable, clean white bedding. Great sockets with extension leads & a mirror next to drawers. The ensuite bathroom has a shower cubical this is small anyone who's large/tall would struggle .. not very powerful but sustained constant heat. Bedroom two - slighter larger with a TV, bigger bathroom with a jacuzzi bath & separate larger shower cubical & a very powerful shower. Comfortable bed, plenty of storage & sockets ..the layout of doors to this room is slightly odd , door from landing lockable, but no door to the bathroom & a door to the bedroom ! Both had heated towel rails but they were quite dusty so gave them a clean. The kitchen is well equipped . Plenty of wine glasses only one smaller tumbler . But lots of pint glasses . Eventually found the WiFi code on a scrap of paper on the notice board in the kitchen .. this needs changing I've never seen such a long one which was a nightmare to put in Netflix !, . & It really isn't fast WiFi it's quite poor & my phone often flicked to my own data .. TV struggled due to the WiFi using a firestick. Living room - large dining table but felt sticky gave it a scrub but just didn't clean too well, all the polish Has gone. Sofa a bit old chairs comfy but the large 2 seater has lost padding got quite uncomfortable. Didn't use the log burner as the central heating was adequate controlled by a thermostat by the front door.. New grey carpet throughout the property. Items that need replacing which maybe the cleaners should pick up on :- a new washing up bowl! It's so scratched never looks clean doesn't look nice & cheaply replaced. The notice board looks scruffy out of date leaflets etc.. The bin in the kitchen, it's broken! Hard to lift lid as you can't click it down & pop up anymore .had to put tape on to lift the lid. New sofa & dining table. New shower in bedroom one . WiFi needs to improve .. Cleaning needs attention . The property looked like it had been cleaned a while ago & no one had been for ages , massive cobwebs across the front door & piles of letters on the floor . Therefore explaining the dust. Parking was fabulous right outside the property & loads of room for a large car .

Lovely property and well equipped.

Bedroom doors need adjusting as they are difficult to close over the carpet. The sash on the bed 1 window is broken meaning the window couldn't be opened.

Great location, very quiet and easy to walk across the park into Ambleside.

The house was lovely and clean, the kitchen had everything we needed. A few comments: the lid on the flip top bin doesn't work and it was annoying having to remove it to rubbish in. The surface of the dining table was sticky all over and not nice to use. The table mats were rather old and worn out. The beds were comfortable, but the duvets were rather thick for summer use, perhaps that was just me! I wouldn't like to use them in hot weather. Finally, the button on the shower in the en-suite kept falling off, took a bit of getting used to but the shower works if you press it hard to put it on and off. That said, overall, we loved the house and location, and had a great week. June 2024

first of all we really enjoyed the house and Lake District.

We were four people and the house is big enough for that. spacious kitchen with all amenities. Spacious bedrooms with private bathroom. And nice and clean. The house is located in a wonderfully quiet area just outside Ambleside. You can reach the village in a 5-minute walk through the park. I do have a number of recommendations for the house. We did miss a terrace with table and chairs. There's plenty of room for it. We now had double blankets on the beds. I would really appreciate blankets per person. these are my suggestions

The cottage located at Millerbeck, Ambleside was excellent great location just 15 minute walk into town approximately very comfortable with all the facilities provided at the cottage.

Great to have parking very provite and quiet. If you enjoy walking it's a brilliant location. I found it a great location for a base to visit other areas in Cumbria. I'd recommend this place perfect.

We had a wonderful stay with our two children during October half term.

The cottage was very cosy and its location was perfect, just a short walk into town through beautiful scenery. There is a brilliant park nearby so the location is excellent for those with children. All the main attractions are a short drive away- Hill Top, Wray Castle, Brockhole, Tarn Hows, Beatrix Potter world and Grizedale forest. There is also a pretty walk/cycle from the cottage to Grasmere, which we discovered on the last day. The cinema in town was also perfect for a rainy morning. I’d definitely recommend hiring a motor boat on the lake, which even the children steered! Lunch at the Towerbank Arms in Sawrey is also a must and the Tap House in Ambleside did the most amazing pizza and burgers! The cottage was well equipped and the beds very comfortable. The open fire was just lovely. We did have an issue with the shower that leaked through the ceiling into the downstairs electrics. Maintenance were quick to come and look at it but couldn’t solve the issue immediately. A small thing, but the can opener did not work so we had to borrow one from a neighbour apart from that, we would definitely come and stay again in this wonderful, cosy cottage!

Lovely apartment.

Had everything we needed and we loved it. Nice easy walks into Ambelside (10-12 min) as well as just off a main road for any local drives we chose. We walked to the waterfront (20-25 mins) and enjoyed a Ferry to and from Burness on Windermere. The WIFI was fast enough.

My holiday experience was excellent at Millerbeck cottage Ambleside great location very peaceful and quiet just a few mintues walk into Ambleside village and excellent for my visit in visiting national trust properties in the area, I'm looking at rebooking for September for another break I would highly recommend the area and the cottage

Great place to stay, it was nice and clean and met all my requirements also lovely and peaceful.

We have stayed here several times as the peaceful location and easy parking within easy reach of Ambleside makes this a convenient base.

We know the property quite well by now so we could see that all the carpets had been replaced and the decor refreshed in places. It was disappointing though to find that there were maintenance issues in almost every room i.e. the kitchen counter lights are not working and there are long cracks in the bath sealant. There is a missing shower door handle. The dining table mats are stained, unappealing and need replacing. The plastic kitchen bin isn't working and has to be prised open. Most of the curtains are sagging off the rails and need to be properly re-hung again. These noticeable maintenance issues could easily be remedied. It's surprising that so much was probably spent on the refurbishment and yet these simple maintenance items were left neglected. It made the property feel a bit shabby overall.

Fantastic location five mins from Ambleside and great walks from the door, but Michael left a review in September in which he mentioned, no where to hang coats, gardens and seating, cabinet lights not working, cooker lamp not working, curtain on front door hanging off, curtain pull cord missing, sticky tables, shower door handle missing, bathroom rad not working, broken waste bin, windows painted by a five year old, uncomfortable mattresses, personal letters etc etc none of this has been addressed.

He did mention the new carpets which is a good point but forgot to mention that you cant shut the doors, i thought i was going to pull the door handles off! The rad in the kitchen now has a leak and where did they find those pictures through out the property? you couldn't give them away, not one highlighting or promoting the splendour of the lake district. I to was expecting more than a lick of paint and new carpets from a refurbishment, it has great potential but needs a lot of tlc. PS wouldn't mind a pound for every time we hit that loose floor board at the bottom of the stairs!! PPS if you carefully take down the three little plates hanging by the front door you can hang your coats on the nails! and when my daughter looked for her phone down the side of the settee we found a fireman sam book, a oreo biscuit, a shredded wheat, and some stray clothing (i don't think they where Michaels!)

Property not as described on net.

For example, cloakroom, where is it, surely not the cupboard with the gas boiler in that could not be accessed for junk, ie ladders, bookcase and books, tins of paint (not a good idea being flammable items next to a gas boiler) etc. , leaving nowhere to hang wet coats! The stunning gardens with seating, but no indication where you could walk or where to sit outside. The lounge with views to gaze out , at what, a hillside ? Top of range kitchen, it was old and outdated, lights under cabinets not working, cooker light not working, reported and not sorted. Overall the property requires attention, daylight/drought around front door, and curtain to close behind door hanging off with broken hooks; lounge windows painted shut, lounge curtain pull cord missing, dining and coffee table “sticky” to touch, personal items from from “resident” left in property - letters, box under bed, unit on top of wardrobe, nicknacks not expected in a holiday let; new mattress required in 2nd bedroom, blinds that fit and prevent a “see through vision” required in both bathrooms, frosted glass in bathrooms required, main bedroom shower cubicle handle missing, radiator above bath not working, some TLC throughout required. Would recommend a sensor light outside front door, as difficulty unlocking in dark, replacement rubbish bin in kitchen as lid not working. I appreciate that the flat had been painted and new carpet laid, but nothing else obvious for a “refurbishment June 22”. Was expecting more, better value, for the amount we paid.

A great base for a short break in Ambleside for two adults and a child.

Comfortable, well equipped apartment which was ideally located for easy access to centre of Ambleside (10 minute level walk - a torch would be an essential for darker nights though) as well as being a great starting point for a number of walks. One of the highlights was watching a deer in the garden on our first evening. Would book again.

In the past we have stayed in cottages that make sure you have the basics when you arrive,salt, pepper,washing up liquid,suger a couple of tea bags.

It just gets you going as you don't want to find a shop after a long drive or a late night arrival.

Great location and amenities.

Very comfortable and had everything we needed.

Recently repainted and carpeted so lovely fresh feel.

Pretty well equipped and everything worked, although took a few mins to find cooker clock setting buttons for fan oven to come on. Very quiet location yet 10 mins walk through Rothay Park to centre of Ambleside. Flat is compact with quite steep stairs to only door and short steep narrow rotating stairs to bedrooms/bathrooms. Sash windows to Kitchen, Living Room/Diner and 2nd Bedroom painted shut. This was raised with Lakelovers early to alleviate condensation (plus request for kitchen scissors and replacement bed 2 mattress cover early in stay and no action..),… Flat to Eastern aspect of converted larger property, in extensive shared well maintained open grounds, but no outside seating and limited window views ( to rear and up a slope to woods). Good base if out a lot.

A very comfortable property with a homely feel, mostly well equipped and will definitely use again.

A few issues that need addressing: Smart TV should either be removed from description or instructions on how to set up and use are needed. We couldn't get any of the apps to work - just said loading please wait and then nothing so were restricted to BBC, ITV, 4 and 5 channels. There wasn't even the full range of Freeview channels. Smoke alarms way too sensitive meaning every time we cooked they would go off. On one occasion boiling the kettle triggered it. Better knives and forks needed. We stayed for 2 weeks but no clean linen or towels, dish washer tabs, toilet rolls etc. were supplied for the second week. No hand soap/wash or washing up liquid provided. Others have mentioned cosmetic problems in master bathroom that haven't been addressed.

Some small repairs could be done ie.

Tiles on the side of the bath need reapplying, both radiators in bathrooms need cosmetic attention. Although decor was dated it was still warm and comfortable, but it would benefit for a king size bed in the main bedroom. Otherwise happy with our fourth holiday at this property.

Have stayed at plenty of holiday cottages in the past and will continue to do so in the future.

This was the 3rd property this year .. location was fantastic love the lakes (rear of property gets no sun whatsoever).. definately wouldn't like to stay there over the summer months due to lack of outside seating .. yes there are grounds but you'd get frowned upon by the apartments overlooking the grounds .. we couldn't do croissants in the morning or just to sit back after a long walk and take a simple tea outside .. hole in fire meant husband had to rebuild the hearth every time he cleaned and lit it .. generally not very feng shui full of 1990's tat .. jacuzzi only had 2 jets working .. main bedroom off bathroom smelt like something had died in there ..

Fantastic setting, easy walking distance to Ambleside and with walks from the door in all directions we did not use the car all week!

The accommodation had all that we needed, you just had to watch the fridge door as it didn’t always shut properly and the back left ring did not work on the job, neither of which were major issues for us. The one thing I will say is that there appears to be at least two wasp nests just outside both bedroom windows which led to unwanted visitors! I would strongly suggest that they are dealt with.

We stayed at this property in July 2021.

The property is in need of investment. A repair to the lounge ceiling is a botched job, the radiator in the bathroom is rusty, the three piece suite is old and shabby. When we arrived the loo seat was damaged. This was promptly repaired. Worst of all the fire extinguisher in the kitchen year of manufacture was 1997! None of these were shown in the photos on the Lakelovers' website. After much wrangling I eventually got a £300 refund having paid nearly £1100 for the week.

Although the location of the accommodation was ideal, the apartment smelt of damp when we arrived and this was there throughout our week.

There were a number of minor issues such as the bathroom sinks not draining very quickly, cracks in the grouting around the bath and the general décor needed some TLC. This could be an excellent apartment as the location was just right - a short walk into Ambleside, quiet and good parking space. It would also have been nice to have had some outside space.

Location and facilities were great - but we've never stayed in such a tired and unloved property.

Generally the apartment had everything we needed, but it was a depressing place to be with no outdoor space which is a huge shame. There was a lot of wear and tear on carpets and walls. Aside of that, key examples of failure: broken handle on shower door in main bathroom, rusty wall-mounted radiator in main bathroom, dusty/dirty fake flowers in main bathroom, broken drawer front in second bedroom, broken coat hanger on door in second bedroom, cupboard door in front of washing machine did not close, bin lid did not open easily, broken handle on crockery cupboard in kitchen, dirty coffee grounds in machine on arrival, no mugs that would fit under coffee machine, child's high chair provided with asking or being needed, dining table was sticky to touch, no washing up liquid was provided with starter pack.

Had an issue with a bad odour in the property in arrival.

Emailed Lakelovers, and someone arrived within two hours to deal with the problem. Excellent service. This was our second stay with Lakelovers at Millerbeck. We adore the place, and had a fabulous stay once again. We had hoped to book again for May 2022, but sadly the prices have been put up by around 60%, which is just too much of a leap in price to justify. If prices hadn't increased so steeply, I would have already booked again for next year.