Sethera

Lovely stay at Sethera.

Comfy house close to all amenities of Coniston and an amazing garden.

Unfortunately, shortly after we arrived, we discovered that the television did not have access to any live channels.

I reported this by phone to you on 4/7 and subsequently received an email from one of your support staff, Steven, sharing a link that he thought may help. I had already discovered the link myself and tried it, but it did not solve the issue. I sent a reply email which received no response other than an automated reply that went into my junk inbox. I followed up with another email on 7/7, again no response. So, we went the whole week with no access to television channels and Sykes, presumably, still have an issue to resolve at the property. The automated emails (which I didn't see until got home) state that you will respond within 7 days. Firstly, that wouldn't have solved the issue in time and, secondly, I'm still waiting. In summary, your lack of service was appalling and I wonder what offer of recompense you intend to make? I have booked a number of properties via Sykes in the past. I will think long and hard before doing so again.

This is our, I think, 4th time at Sethra.

The owner has gone to some effort to make improvements. A few simple, and not too expensive, improvements have made a big difference to the overall feel and quality of the cottage. Most of the criticisms left by previous guests have been addressed. We had no problem with any of the issues that had been raised in the past. Would recommend this property with it's great location.

Fantastic location allowing access to many walks straight from property.

Good garden for dogs. Warm & comfortable and easy walk to some good pubs for food etc. Negative - no instructions left for rubbish - no recycling facilities and main bin had not been emptied for a long time as completely full. Kitchen essentials missing too eg salt & pepper etc. But minor things and would certainly stay there again.

Just back from a wet week in Sethera, Coniston.

We found the bungalow to be very clean throughout (a real credit to the owners/cleaners) and very comfortable. It's close proximity to the village is a real bonus as the car can be left behind. The large garden was a delight (despite the rain) and great for our Border Collie, totally enclosed and secure for dogs. I think a lot of guests might struggle with turning on the heated towel rail as there are no instructions and it's not very intuitive. After doing some research I manged to master the controls but concluded that it doesn't work. Either the element or the thermostat control is broken and needs attention. The bungalow is ideally placed for fell walkers and casual ramblers with easy to reach fells all around, especially the wonderful Coniston range. We've stayed in many Lakeland cottages with Sykes over the years and this is one of the best. Thank you to all for making this a wonderful holiday home. We will certainly aim to return to Sethera with fingers crossed for a bit less rain! A real gem and Highly recommended

The location of the bungalow is superb and we loved the spaciousness of both the house and garden.

The garden was great for the dogs, however it needed some TLC. The lawn needed mowing and there were lots of nettles. Not a problem for us but could cause issues if you have kids. There also needs to be clearer instructions about recycling and waste. When we arrived the black bin was overflowing and had obviously not been left out to be collected by the previous occupants. I left a note regarding this. I would also suggest a couple more pictures in the lounge to make it feel more homely. It's nicely decorated though and the kitchen was well stocked. We would stay there again.

Have stayed here before and will do so again.

Good central accommodation, lovely big garden. Small issues only, toilet roll holder needs replacing, could have done with a small frying pan as well as the large one and a spatula to turn over our eggs in the morning. Agree with previous review that the double duvet is lumpy although the bed was comfortable.

Almost perfect, house is in a great position for shops and walking with lovely views of the hills, garden is a good size for extra dog exercise but a bit unkempt.

It would be nice to have instructions on how to operate the heated towel rail, plus the loo roll holder at the point of all most falling apart and the bath panel not being secure were not plus points, tweak those and it would be 5 stars across the board.

Overall we enjoyed our stay in the property and found it warm and comfortable with lovely views and handy access Coniston centre.

The only negatives were:- It would have been nice to have some fuel for the wood burning stove. There was a damp smell in the bedroom with twin beds, even though we kept the window open all the time. We were unable to operate the microwave for some reason and the towel rail in the bathroom never came on. Also, we were unable to find the bins so we could dispose of our rubbish and I had to take our recycling home with us! Otherwise lovely thanks.

The location of this house is perfect, <3mins to town where shops and pubs are and <7mins to where several of the main footpaths starts.

It's quiet and if you like us, have mountain bikes and/ or road bikes, there's a shed in the garden (nicely tucked away at the side of the property) - bring your bike locks though as the shed is without a key. Great and enclosed garden if you want to sit out during nice weather or just give your dog a quick run/ wee before bedtime. Nice and warm house with comfortable beds. We were 2 adults, one 16 yrs old daughter and a little Jack Russel and trekked the mountains every day, either on foot or by bike. If you are four people, you will all sleeps well. Bring logs during the Winter months - the wood burner is efficient! We will be back!

Excellent location and comfortable cottage.

Huge, enclosed back garden. Lack of any comfortable garden furniture was very disappointing and also a barbecue would have been a welcome addition

Housekeeping poor, not very clean.

Bare minimum cutlery. NO information on sorting waste, bin collection etc. Excellent location, good size garden. Proper information regarding key safe on first arrival would be good. For anyone who didn't know, opening the side gate to gain access may be a quandary.

Third time here.

Great location, clean tidy,nice to see the washing machine had been fixed. Garden had been tidied up. No issues. Town 3 min walk away. pubs on your doorstop great for a drink or some food. All dog friendly which is a bonus. Walks from your doorstop. Bus just around the coener if you dont want to drive to other towns whilst you are there.

Good to see some of the previous feedback has been listened to and changes made!

A beautiful location. The property is lovely but lacks that personal touch of many of the other Sykes properties. Truly self catering, there are no condiments or toiletries if you forget to bring your own, unlike other places we've stayed. The garden is the draw for us as we have two dogs. Would love to see someone take a bit more care of this beautiful house and gardens. Will definitely return.

Great location with village facilities all within walking distance.

Ideal for serious walkers with access to Coniston Fells on your doorstep. Plenty of choice for eating out with six pubs within walking distance. Property was clean and functionable although we found the King Size Bed very uncomfortable and the duvets lumpy! Only information about Rubbish/Recycling was an out of date yearly timetable displayed in the Kitchen, although we managed to put the rubbish out on the right day. Garden was good for our dog and grass was cut durring our stay. Overall, the location is the main pull for this property and is a great place to explore the area.

Lovely comfy cottage ideally situated and great to have the bike storage.

We've stayed at Sethera for a number of years, sometimes twice if finances allow, due to the location and the large garden.

However, our recent visit was disappointing. The property was dirty, with white dog hairs in every room, stained table and place mats with food marks, large cobwebs in the corners of each room, drawers full of debris, and a bath full of previous guests' hair. A few years ago, they updated the sofa, which was needed. However, the mattress and pillows are now in desperate need of replacement. The current ones offer no support, making it very difficult to have a good night’s sleep. The garden was overgrown and covered in dog faeces, which isn’t great. Additionally, the description says it has a dryer, but it hasn't had one for two years. It's really disappointing that this little cottage has been left in such a condition.

The location is great, everything else was a disappointment unfortunately.

From a broken fridge shelf, to chipped cups, to a dirty and broken bath panel, to dirty kitchen drawers. Our boys were looking forward to playing in the garden but couldn't due to how overgrown it is. Having holidayed in UK cottages for over 20 years this experience was a real disappointment.

Ideal position beautiful views with amazing large enclosed (fenced in) back garden, dogs loved it.

I know probably beyond their control because of wet weather but grass very long in parts. Settee very low, facilities quite basic and finishing in bathroom poor quality. However we would probably stay their again due to size of back garden and fully enclosed as well as in centre of Coniston for convenience. Two mins walk from Ruskin Museum for any Bluebird fans. Of course Coniston has an abundance of walking trails. I did cook a few times but I took some of my own cookware.

Lovely bungalow with nice furnishings.

A brilliant garden for the dog. A short hose with a shower head on it would be a plus and enable easy dog wash down. Otherwise 10 out of 10.

We were pleasantly surprised after reading some of the reviews before we came, very clean and reasonably well equipped for our needs “we did eat out most nights “ can’t comment on washing machine or dryer as we did not use them during our stay.

Found the bed very comfortable, large sofa in the lounge not so much, overall we had a very pleasant stay and would book again.

Gardens could do with overhaul and landscaping.

If anyone who has mobility problems then the shower and bath could be a problem as the bath is very deep. Basically a very nice place and area to stay in.

No serviceable washing machine.

Large back garden, could do with a couple of loungers and a bbq. Should not be expected to take your own for the price you pay.

Our 2nd stay here.

Pleased to report that the damp issue has been completely resolved with there now being no signs or smells at all. As before kitchen facilities are bare minimum, but sufficient for us as we eat out mostly. Unfortunately this time round cleanliness was a real issue - cobwebs everywhere! We had a need to retrieve something which had fallen down the side of the bed, when we looked behind the bedhead it was absolutely full of cobwebs! At night our heads were inches away, through an open slatted bedhead, away from a nightmare you certainly wouldn'the put your hand into. Will need to seriously consider whether we go back there again. A pity as it is in such a lovely location.

This was our second time at the Sethera.

It is in an excellent position reguarding town and walks, The town is 3 minutes walk and has a good selection of shops and pubs. All dog friendly which is a plus. The cottage itself is the same as it was last year and the issues that keep appearing in most reviews are the same. Namely there are no washing facilities for your clothes unless you train an extention lead from the outhouse through the bedroom window. Which isnt ideal. It would make more sense to have a washing machine in the kitchen rather than a dishwasher. However the cottage itself is clean and tidy and the beds are comfy. The garden is fantastic for bbqs and the dog to play in on a summer evening, the drive is good as the car is not needed once you arrive. There is also a good bus service that arrives in coniston every hour going to various places.. We will be booking again as the issues are not enough to put us off..

The cottage is superbly situated within easy walking distance of everything in the village so unless you want to leave Coniston, you simply don’t need to use the car - a real bonus!

It is a cosy, inviting and comfortable cottage. The garden is incredible and our dog loved haring up and down chasing her ball! Please update your photos on the website! I was actually dreading coming to stay as the reviews were so bad and it looked very tired in the pictures, but we were pleasantly surprised as you’ve obviously worked hard to update lots of the cottage and it’s lovely and far more contemporary than I’d expected. I have some photos if you’d like them. The big issue we had were that the washing machine wasn’t working - so we ended up hand washing in the bath (no fun) and the drier not being available also was a pain. In the Lake District, a washer/drier is pretty essential - especially with kids and a dog and unreliable weather - so that let the property down for us. Also that the kitchen could be slightly better stocked - only 1 of each plate/bowl/cutlery etc for a family was a bit limiting and a few larder basics would be useful - oil, salt/pepper, herbs, etc. We bought some and left for the next tenants. Although the cottage isn’t overlooked at all, some optional blinds in the front window might’ve been nice - it did feel a little like being showcased to the neighbourhood every time we sat at the table to eat! All in all, a good holiday cottage. Thank you! We enjoyed our stay.

A beautiful property that is lacking care and attention.

The gardens were very overgrown when we arrived, thankfully Sykes got this sorted whilst we were there, but it was a very poor first impression. The previous tenants had not sorted the rubbish out properly and again this was very unsightly when we first arrived. The king size bed is extremely hard and uncomfortable. The property states there is a drier there isn't. Now let's focus on the washing machine, it's in the garage connected by an extension lead into the bedroom which we only discovered when it wasn't working. We'll it worked once while we were there, 3 times we had maintenance out as it kept throwing the fuses, the last maintenance man changed the socket, he left and after 10 mins I decided to dry my hair, guess what, the fuses blew again! So good luck to the ne t tenants, but we were there for a week, in the rain and had no washing machine. Hope it's better for the next people to stay.

A lovely clean property,the listing stated washer and drier,but there was no dryer.

The beds were very lumpy and the sofa had seen better days. I am disabled and the sofa just sank making it very difficult and painful to sit in and get up from . Our Charlie the doggy loved the back garden.

Fab holiday and stay at Sethera with our 2 little dogs Rambo & Tippy, who loved the garden to play in.

Bungalow was ideally located to explore the Lake District every day, and to relax in, after our meals out in the village pubs in the evenings. Highly recommend staying here and could not fault anything.

We think the photos were misleading as the gardens were a mess, the bushes and borders wanted a complete tidy up and the lawns look as though they had not been cut all year.

The furniture was not the same as in the photos and the old leather settee was uncomfortable, we could not find how to use the washing machine, we would visit Coniston again but not stay in Sethera again

Furnishings much improved from advert photographs, with a variety of chair styles in the lounge.

Quiet area with birdsong for company, lead to a relaxing break. Coniston Water is just a short drive or a short walk, depending on your health. Views of and from the Old Man and surrounding fells are spectacular. Kitchen was stocked with the usual utensils. A clean and tidy property for you to relax and enjoy.

Lovely bungalow, great position, super garden especially with doggos.

Couldn't fault it. Thank you. We will be back x

Great place to stay, nicely updated furniture in the living room, we booked it really for the garden as it's secure and a good large area for our dogs to run around in as we couldn't let them off on walks.

Location of property is just a few mins walk to shops and pubs so ideal place to stay

Lovely cosy cottage.

It rained heavily and the back bedroom had a leak above the window if there had been anything left on the window sill it might have been ruined, fortunately not a problem for us. We left the window open to air the room and soaked up the water with a towel.

The cushions on the sofa smelled and needed washing.

I don't think online pictures does justice to this cottage.

It's absolutely beautiful and the view out the front window is amazing. Comfy bed, lovely sitting area with big tv, lovely wood burner and round dining table by the front window so you can enjoy amazing views while having your morning coffee. The garden is secured which was great for the dogs. All in all we have loved our stay at Sethera.

Location is amazing!

You don’t really need to use the car and views from living room window are amazing. Back garden is massive so perfect for the dog. Bedding is very clean and the beds are very comfy, log burner was lovely to have on. Bathroom is nice and looks like it has been updated. A couple of things I would say is the kitchen needs a little bit of money spending onit to update it, and everywhere could do with a fresh bit of paint and gloss. Overall very happy with our stay.

We had a great stay at sethera, it had everything we needed for the week.

Comfy beds, perfect location close to village, and walks. Great secure garden for dogs. Would definitely stay at sethera again if available. Our only criticism there was no welcome pack or starter bag of logs .

Comfortable bed and clean.

However very limited in terms of what we was in the bungalow. No oven gloves, one toilet roll, no basics os salt, pepper, tea etc . Mismatched crockery. Glassware limited. In our experience of holiday Cottages all over the country the basics and often more are in situ. Tea, coffee, some condiments, at least 2 loo rolls We drove from Cornwall and had we arrived late we couldn't even have had a cup of tea. There were dehumidifier type pots everywhere and the place was damp. The sill in the bay window was lifting. Outside looked unkempt and scruffy. No washing machine. None of this impacted on our time in the lakes but the place needs some work, consideration of items left for guests and looking at from a guests perspective considering the cost it is.

The main problem was that the washing machine is not in use.

It is in the outhouse and is connected to the electricity via a connection point going into the double bedroom. This lead was plugged into a wall socket behind the wardrobe. The plug has signs of scorching and hence did not work. This did cause a problem as it rained a few days and we were not able to wash anything. Let me know if you want me to send photos of the scorching. There was also a musty smell in lounge and the bedrooms. Obviously this is known as there are dehumidifier boxes throughout. It was a fairly mild week so we didn’t need the heating on (which may have removed the smell temporarily) so we noticed it. I see this is a recurring theme in previous renters comments

Unfortunately, as per previous reviews, there was indeed quite a damp issue at the cottage.

I wouldn't say it was sufficiently bad enough to actually spoil the holiday, but it is certainly an issue. It appears to be a problem with the rendering failing and would mean leaving the cottage vacant for a week to fix. Otherwise it is in an excellent location, a good size and comfortable. It was cleaner than a lot of other cottages we have stayed in, unless you start looking in corners . The kitchen had the basics but not overly supplied. The main issue of the damp would not stop us using this cottage again but we would definately hope the problem was resolved.

Fantastic location, didnt need to use the car whilst there Village had everything that you could need.

Pub four minutes walk from location. Garden was great for dog.Bungalow clean and tidy, Kitchen and bathroom had everything that was needed on holiday, beds comfortable. Will definately be booking to return had a great week, However a few things need to be addressed, the bungalow was quite damp and had a musty smell as soon as you walk in, the de humidifiers dont work, there is mold on the window ledges, the washing machine needs to be in the kitchen not an out house that you have to use an extention lead through the bedroom window to use. The outside bins were full for the whole time we were there so we had to leave a black bin bag next to the bin when we left.The gardeners turned up and opened the side gate without informing us they were going to cut the grass, As luck would have it our dog was not in the garden at the time and is not likely to bite or run away. The Bungalow is in need of some general maintenance.

We really enjoyed our holiday at Sethera and it was a lovely place to go back to after a long day's walking but: We weren't impressed with the mold on the bedroom walls, the damp smell and the black mold on the outside wall at the back of the cottage.

It's not very welcoming when the first thing you see on entering the property is a sign telling you what time to depart! There was another one propped up in front of the microwave in the kitchen. The place is generally in need of some tlc.

The best thing about Sethera was its location with the many excellent pubs, cafes and facilities in Coniston within a few minutes walk, and Coniston Water also within easy walking distance.

We were advised that check-in time was from 2pm which seemed early although ideal for our purposes as my daughter was starting the Lakeland 100 mile event at 6pm and wanted a few hours rest before then. However, when we arrived at 2.15pm, the property was still being cleaned with the cleaner under the impression that check-in was late afternoon. Due to this breakdown in communication, the property was not thoroughly cleaned before our stay. The facilities at Sethera were adequate for our stay. We liked the lounge/diner which was large, comfortable and full of light. The large, secure garden was great for our dog. On the downside, the beds were not very comfortable and, as others have mentioned, there was a dampness and mustiness which was noticeable although not significant enough to spoil our stay.

Had a lovely week at Sethera.

The property is situated very near to the centre of the village so all the pubs and shops are just a couple of minutes walk. The bungalow was delightful and had a fabulous garden for our dog. We particularly loved the bay window where we sat and ate our breakfast and dinner with the lovely views. Beautiful area.

Firstly…this is a lovely property, with a spectacular view and very central.

It has the potential to be a wonderful holiday let. However, as soon as you enter the door there is a strong smell of dampness. The bedrooms and bed linens were particularly bad and despite having the central heating on at times, this only intensified the problem. Our clothes were damp and smelt of foist after only one day . The exterior rear walls have black damp patches with moss growing out of them . Due to both my friend and I having respiratory problems, we were unable to stay any longer and left after 2 nights. I certainly wouldn’t recommend anyone to stay here until the owners rectified the damp issue.

Excellent location.

Close to the village. Beautiful scenery and a lovely property. Clean, comfortable and good facilities.

The property was as advertised and a perfect size for a family of 4 and a dog.

The location was fantastic and we really appreciated the driveway for our car. The garden was amazing for our Labrador and he loved being able to play and run around there. A couple of things I would like to mention is the property seems to have a lot of damp issues that need to be addressed. They must be aware as there were dehumidifiers in every room but it still left a smell to the property and our clothes were often damp in the morning but didn’t massively affect our stay. Also my daughters found the single beds very uncomfortable, however I found the king size bed comfortable. Finally something that would have really helped would have been a couple of bath sheets rather then towels - as a plus size lady the towels weren’t sufficient. We would definitely stay there again if either the damp was fixed or the price reduced.

This was our 2nd visit to Sethera and was good to see a nice new comfy sofa and new dining chairs.

The property is in an ideal position, on a quiet estate, a couple of minutes walk into the village. Had all the equipment required for our stay. Would definitely recommend.

Overall we were very pleased with our stay, we were very comfortable, great garden for our dog and perfect position for village amenities Probably due for some items to be upgraded and larger bath towels would be appreciated but would definitely use again when staying in Coniston

cottage was fantastic but a few things in the kitchen let it down a bit,we had a grill pan but no grid/mesh tray so were not able to grill, also no measuring jug, not big issues

Booked several times through Lakelovers and never been disappointed, however, although we had a great holiday, we were underwhelmed with the accommodation.

Chiefly the beds were very uncomfortable as was the sofa. Also felt damp on arrival and strong smell of pets - especially after heating been on. The position of the property is great for walks and amenities and very quiet. The garden is good size but maybe a couple of sun chairs would be a nice touch. It wouldn’t stop me booking through yourselves again - just wouldn’t book Sethera and wouldn’t recommend it.

We really enjoyed our stay and the location is in an ideal place and it's nice and spacious for a sleep 4 cottage, the only downside is that when we tried to rebook for next year the price had gone up by £400 from the price we paid for our stay this year, so we've booked something with another company for a lot less than the £1180 quoted by lakelovers.

Fantastic location in the village of Coniston.

Size and views from the back garden are a real plus for the property and we felt that more could be made of this with provision of modern outdoor furniture. House is compact but a lovely living/lounge area is bright and spacious. Would definitely return.

Lovely bungalow in quiet close.

very handy for local pubs and shops in Coniston, very convenient for exploring the lakes . Thinking of booking already for next year

A nice bungalow with a massive garden, unfortunately the living room furniture is dated and uncomfortable also the beds are hard.

Would definitely book again if it was revamped

Curtains needed in the second bedroom - children woke very early (530am) Blind not adequate for a good nights sleep.