Knott Lodge

We stayed in a lovely place with such amazing views.

We had everything that we needed and it was so quiet. Alan and Lily were so lovely and gave us suggestions for places to visit and to eat at. The highlight was probably the turkeys arriving at our door. Such a lovely spot and would recommend it to all our friends

First and foremost was the kind attention and friendliness of Alan and Lily Joyce.

Secondly the thoughtful design of the accommodation The location with its superb views and enabled easy access to the Lakes and Dales.

We had a very enjoyable week in Knott Lodge despite the “iffy” weather.

Lily and Alan are a grand couple who made us welcome, provided information about the area, suggested places eat and visit and generally cared for our needs. The Lodge is on a working sheep farm and we had daily visits from two friendly collies as well as passing visits from a pair of Muscovy ducks and a cock pheasant - plenty of birdlife too not to mention lots of rabbits! The accommodation itself is a converted cowshed though you would never guess it. The conversion is very comfortable having been thoughtfully designed and well carried out. It is open plan (apart from the wet room and toilet of course) and gives an overall effect of roominess. To top it all off, the glass frontage gives a beautiful view down the wooded valley with not another building in sight. Knott Lodge is ideal for a couple who are looking for a quiet holiday and especially if they are physically handicapped in some way - the wet room is amazing with underfloor heating and the bed is huge!

An excellent base for exploring the Howgill Fells.

My walks covered Calders, The Calf (including the Cautley Spout Waterfall), Yarlside, Randygill Top and Fell Head. Warm, comfortable, peaceful accommodation. Hosts friendly and helpful. Sedbergh, Kendal and Farfield Mill, well worth a visit as well.

Perfect for a relaxing break.

Immaculate. Very well equipped. View from sitting area inside and out. Lovely local walks (but hilly so do not overestimate your fitness). Our stay was the first week in October so some wet days to be expected which suited us fine for reading, crosswords, embroidery and some tv. Books, jigsaws etc provided.

The sheep dog was in the way of the car coming in the entrance .

the driver was frightened of going over it .that I had to push it away .the lounge was cold after coming out from a hot bathroom .chilli most nights .lily said ask me if u won't the heating on .sorry u shouldn't have to .struggled to get the wheelchair of the stones .so parked a bit nearer .to the flat bit .a bit dark in the lounge area.that we had to put lights on .it wasn't for us .but had a loverly time .lilly was a loverly lady .

Lily and Alan made us feel very welcome and comfortable.

Everything was as described, the bed was extremely comfortable and the shower room was excellent. All the appliances were easy to use. The TV was easy to set up. We were visited by rabbits, Turkeys and often by the Sheep Dogs that were very friendly. The area was peaceful and the views perfect. The cottages was right in the middle of some great areas to visit. Many Thanks hope to visit again. Jackie and Kev

Lovely property, very spacious which surprised us.

Alan and Lily were very attentive and helped us enjoy our stay . Some more guidance on the walks from the cottage that we could do would be appreciated. Look forward to a return!

A warm welcome awaited us from Lily & Alan, our cottage stay was comfortable, well appointed lounge looking over the beautiful countryside, with the rabbits, chickens, turkey's, sheep and even spotting a young deer during our stay.

Ideally located with Kendal 30mins away, Windemere 45mins plus walks all around. Access for wheelchair, no problem, spacious living room diner, large bathroom too. My wife is on Oxygen for her health conditions, both Lily and Alan had not come across this before but they took it on board and it was no obstacle to our stay. If you have any questions, like we had before we finally booked call Lily or Alan and discuss requirements or concerns as they were both very helpful, hence we booked, we stayed, we enjoyed our holiday despite Storm Floris making an appearance.

This property is excellent for someone who uses a wheelchair.

The wet room with shower stool and raised toilet seat makes life so much easier. There needs to be more properties like Knott Lodge. The owners are very friendly and helpful and the location is ideal for exploring the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.

Our hosts, Lily and Alan were absolutely lovely, so welcoming and accommodating!

Our stay was made more special by them, they're so friendly and down to earth and nothing was a bother to them. The surrounding area is beautiful, it's lovely and quiet and the views are stunning! It's location is great only 30-40 minutes drive to the Lakes and you have the Yorkshire Dales on the other side. The area us full of wildlife... Loads of bats in the nearby field hunting in the evening, tawny owls, barn owls and many other woodland birds... A haven for nature or wildlife enthusiasts!! Knotts Lodge is on a working sheep farm and it was lambing season which was brilliant because we saw how things go on on an actual working farm, it was great fun watching the lambs and petting the sheepdogs. The Lodge is perfect for abled and disabled alike, I had loads of room for my scooter, the wet room facilties were spot on and the kitchen had everything that you might need. We'd definitely return and definitely recommend, it was an absolutely perfect stay!

Excellent cottage.

Really comfortable and well designed for anyone with limited mobility. Beautiful views and very friendly hosts. A genuinely super place to stay.

We wanted a break away, quite and friendly and this is exactly what we got.

Lilly and Alan were fantastic, they provided for all of our needs and we will be back for more in the new year. The three very friendly dogs appeared at our patio door every day to say hello as did the two turkeys. A delight and thankyou.

A lovely holiday, thank you Lily and David for your warm hospitality!

A working farm, and you can see how much work that is, with having to see to the sheep of an evening, trio of sheepdogs off in the back of the jeep. We cycled, walked, and dipped into spectacular pools at the waterfall on the sunny days, and enjoyed reading and watching the 3 turkeys playing tag with Ben the sheepdog on the wet days. Sedbergh is a lovely little town with a great home-grown cultural life, independent shops (not only 2nd hand book shops, also crafts and independent greengrocer etc.) and quaint streets. And even in the height of the season, there are not the traffic jams and crowds of the main tourist centres; a great plus. Highly recommend.

We spent a lovely week at Knott Lodge.

Wheelchair accessibility is great. We stayed in, one particularly rainy day, but still had that wonderful view to look out on. Lilly is a wonderful host, thank you.

A lovely cottage.

Much bigger than expected. The owners were very friendly. Well set up for those with disabilities. Ramp into cottage. Wide doors. Accessible wet room with a bathing seat. King size bed. Good seating. Can't fault anything with the property.

A beautiful accessible cottage close to Sedbergh.

Lily was lovely and helpful showing us around and explaining the various facilities. My partner is a wheelchair user and as such, accessibility was our main priority. The cottage didn't disappoint, wide doors and the open plan layout made our stay perfect. The weather was rotten but we felt warm and cosy with the under-floor heating. Will definitely visit again, highly recommended.

A cosy and well-equipped cottage with a fabulous view over the fells.

We loved the underfloor heating as we were there in November. The cottage was fully wheelchair-accessible. It was fascinating to be on the farm. Our hosts were very helpful, we can thoroughly recommend them!

A cottage with a mesmerising view that we felt a part of, spiritually and physically.

To step into such ambience was a comforting and reassuring experience in a world full of haste. The owners, Alan and Lily were very welcoming and happy to chat, yet not intrusive .They made our stay. Knot Lodge was 4 star in every way. Every need was catered for. I found it to be truly wheelchair friendly and never encountered any difficulty. This holiday is a hidden gem!

This was our first holiday since my wife had a stroke and has limited mobility.

Knott Lodge is very well set up for wheelchair access. The apartment is spacious and open plan, with level flooring. The wet room facility is excellent. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with any questions. A quiet setting on a farm set among the hills and fells with fantastic views. Highly recommended.

Owners are very pleasant and helpful, cottage is in a beautiful location.

Bring small kitchen/food essentials as it is a bit remote.

The cottage was very comfortable, with lots of space for my husband's wheelchair and mobility aids available if we had needed them.

The view was stunning and the hosts were welcoming and made sure our needs were met. It was the perfect getaway for us.

Very spacious accommodation for both able and disabled my husband being in a wheelchair.

The views down the valley are amazing. If you want peace and quiet you have it. Lily and Alan are so welcoming and friendly. We would not hesitate inrecommending this property.

Wonderful accommodation, ideal for people with disabilities, really spacious and well laid out.

Warm and friendly welcome from Lily and Alan, loved seeing the dogs. Location and views fantastic. Already planning another visit

Delightful hosts, great accommodation, good location for both Dales and Lake District.

Excellent from start to finish,there was nothing to complain about!

We found this to be an excellent facility and very genial hosts.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would possibly stay again. Highly recommended.

A perfect Cottage for two set in a peaceful location, with fantastic views.

Well situated for exploring both the Yorkshire Dales and the lake district. Lily and Alan made us feel very welcome while affording us our privacy.

Very amiable and attentive owners ready to assist with any problems - and in this cottage there shouldn't be any!

Perfect location only 8 miles from the M6. Lake District (Windermere), Yorkshire Dales (Hawes) and Morecambe Bay all within an easy hours drive and for the ramblers England's highest cascade waterfall Cautley Spout, less than 2 miles from the cottage, provides some challenging walking.

Great accommodation - very spacious with fantastic view!

Lily and Alan could not have been more helpful. One of the best places we've stayed in.

What an absolute gem I found when booking Knott Lodge.

It is everything and more you could ever want for a stay away from home I had chosen to stay here as my husband is an amputee and the cottage had a wet room and was all on one level so was just perfect When we arrived we were met by the owner Lily who is a very friendly and charming lady. When she showed us into the cottage it was bigger than I had thought from seeing the photos with everything you could possibly want. A well equipped kitchen, comfortable sofa and chairs with a view over the hills you could just look at all day! The bedroom had a very comfortable super king size bed with plenty of storage for clothes. The wet room has a glorious shower with plentiful hot water and underfloor heating which was superb in drying the floor quickly This is an ideal location for exploring the Lake District as well as relaxing and just enjoying the surroundings that Lily and her husband Alan provides And added bonus of having their sheepdogs to pet

The holiday cottage was wonderful and of the highest quality and perfect for a wheelchair user.

The location was also perfect and the owners were very welcoming and very friendly, they took the time to talk to us and made sure our comfort was assured, I would and do recommend this for anyone, thank you Lily and Alan

A most enjoyable holiday, my hosts Alan & Lily were really lovely people.

I would highly recommend, outstanding.

This was a beautiful spot hosted by such lovely people.

The views amazing, it was such a peaceful relaxing place. We had the privilege of watching the farm at work watching the lovely border collies round the sheep and Alan feeding the lambs. We would definitely return and thank you so much to Lily & Alan for being such wonderful hosts.

Knots Lodge is a long very barn conversion in a beautiful setting with stunning views.

We chose this cottage as my husband has limited mobility. All areas were wheelchair accessible and the wet room was fully equipped. The cottage is comfortable and has everything you need for two people. The large windows in the lounge allow you to enjoy tye beautiful view, and on the nice days there is a large terrace where you can sit and enjoy the surrounding area. The hosts Lily and Alan are amazing people and nothing is too much trouble for them. This is a lovely cottage for both able and disabled people to enjoy peace and tranquility. There are also lots of lovely places to visit not too far away. We hope to return next year.

This is a beautiful place to stay.

The cottage is super clean, very comfortable and the view is incredible. Two of the nicest hosts it's been our pleasure to meet. We had a wonderful stay.

Had a fantastic time at Knott Lodge, the views of the Dales from the front door were breathtaking, Lily & Alan made us feel very welcome.

We will be back.

We had a lovely relaxing stay at Knott Lodge, which is clean, comfortable and well-equipped.

It is a very peaceful place in a glorious setting. The views were amazing. The hosts were very kind and welcoming.

Had a wonderful stay at this quiet and comfortable converted barn.

Perfect location with just a short walk to Cautley Spout and a short drive to The Lake District and The Yorkshire Dales so plenty of walks and attractions to choose from. Would definitely stay at Knott Lodge again and would recommend it to family and friends.

Brilliant for us as my partner has mobility issues.

Lovely setting on a quiet farm with great views. Well equiped and very comfortable with very amiable owners.

The property was well prepared, warm,well equipped and comfortable.

We were able to reach an agreement about bedding which agreed with us all. The hosts were welcoming helpful and lovely. We would return.

Super spot and well hosted during a difficult Covid time by a very conscientious landlady.

Very nice place owner was vert nice and helpful also her dogs were wonderfull will go again

Owners very friendly wheelchair friendly lovely views every think there that you need just need to bring your clothes and food every think else is there sentral for meny pieces would go back

This cottage was absolutely beautiful with amazing views but more importantly to us, it is very disability friendly.

The host was extremely helpful and pleasant. The area is stunning with many placed to visit within easy reach. Would def recommend and revisit.

Due to the inclement weather we were not able to get out and about most days,but it was not a problem as we were quite comfortable.

The accommodation is perfect for my wife who is disabled.

It's been planned in such a way that everything worked albeit from a wheelchair. The hosts are lovely people who really care and made our holiday a success. The views and location are to be seen to be believed. Finally the accommodation is spacious, clean with fantastic views.

On arrival we were presented with a cottage which went beyond our expectations of size and facilities for both abled and disabled guests.

The open plan throughout with a doorway to a large wet room is an ideal situation, the kitchen, dining and sitting areas are ideal for two people with plenty of room to spare. The cottage is situated at the top of a lane from the main road and has a view of the hills which you will not forget. Hosts Lily and Alan are great hosts and are at hand if required. The cottage is heated by underfloor heating throughout but was not required during our stay everything was in perfect order for our stay and once you visit you will want to return for a very relaxing break. Sandra & Bob.(Durham)

A very comfortable and spacious cottage in a great location.

Beautiful cottage and location, hosts very friendly, nothing too much trouble will definitely be going back there.

We had a wonderful week at Knott Lodge.

The cottage met all our expectations, it was very clean, warm and very comfortable . Our hosts were really friendly-nothing was too much trouble and we will definitely visit again.

The accommodation had been carefully planned for anyone with limited mobility.

That said the aids were unobtrusive and it would also suit the fully able bodied. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. We visited in the spring and it was a joy to see lambs in the fields

Very helpful owners.

Spotlessly clean. Well equipped cottage marvellous views direct from the patio doors

Knott Lodge is fantastic for clients with mobility issues.

The hosts were very helpful and friendly.

Lovely cosy cottage in immaculate condition!

Owners were very welcoming and accommodating. Situated on a working farm but was very quiet! Great location for Lakes and Dales, and also some lovely walks around the cottage over the Howgill Fells. Would love to go back!

It was a great cottage in a great location.

This is a very good cottage for two people.

It is spacious, well-appointed and in a lovely area with many attractions. The owners, Lily and Alan, are very friendly and helpful. We could certainly recommend it.

A well appointed cottage, very comfortable, a very helpful owner and a lovely quiet location with fantastic views.

No The Lodge is a wonderful place for a quiet peaceful holiday on a farm in the hills with every thing you need first class I would highly recommend it.

The views are stunning from the Lodge.

Spectacular location, very friendly owners, would highly recommended to anyone wishing to have a relaxing time with great places to visit and stunning views.

We had beautiful time at the knott lodge.

cottage is exectly neat & clean as its shown in pictures.Our Host Mr.Allen was a big help & he’s such a nice friendly human being.we would love to book knott lodge again for our spring holidays & I will certainly recomend my family friends to google sykes cottages ltd.

Overall Knott lodge has all that is required for a pleasant stay, with only 15 minutes to the M6, good parking and a friendly helpful landlady, i think a second visit is on the books.