Birchmill Cottage

4.9★

8 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

17 Customer Review(s)

Keith
September 2023

“This is one of the best holiday cottages we have used.”

Great locality, cleanliness and fully equipped. We will return!

Great locality, cleanliness and fully equipped. We will return!

- Keith, September 2023
Paul August 2023

“Great cottage, very clean and had everything we needed.”

Quiet location with a pub 5 minutes walk away and some really good walks on your doorstep. Great location for visiting the southern lakes.

- Paul, August 2023
Daniel August 2023

“- House is well furnished and appointed and we had a lovely time - General cleanliness could have been better.”

There was visible dirt in the en suite and the bathroom (mould / mildew and dust on flat surfaces); under the sofas was dirty with wrapping from a previous guest’s gifts; there was a used bandage under the bed in the second bedroom. Basically, a deeper clean is needed in my opinion. - Garden is lovely but it’s a shame there is no BBQ area.

- Daniel, August 2023

Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We will pass on your comments onto our Housekeeping Team to ensure that our high standards continue to met. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Tertia May 2023

“We loved the cottage and absolutely no complaints.”

Everything was perfect and it was great for 2 families (including to under 5s) and a grand parent. There was lots of space, the house was warm and equipped with everything we needed.

- Tertia, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you loved your stay. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Deborah March 2023

“Great stay as usual at Birch Mill Cottage, we love it here!”

- Deborah, March 2023
Mark December 2022

“We loved it!”

The kitchen is great, really well laid out with pretty much every kitchen gadget available. The rooms are all lovely, comfy and it definitely feels more homely than a lot of the buy-to-let properties in the Lakes. Would definitely rent it again, and recommend it to others.

- Mark, December 2022
Robin October 2022

“Excellent cottage in a beautiful quite location.”

Internally it’s been really well kept and unlike many cottages it lives up to the advertising photos. We found it really well equipped, cozy and a great place to stay.

- Robin, October 2022
Stephen September 2022

“A beautiful cottage set in a beautiful location.”

The cottage provided everything we could possibly want for a week’s stay. The garden was so pretty that it was a joy to sit and enjoy the fabulous view. We’ll look forward to coming back for another stay.

- Stephen, September 2022
Anne August 2022

“This is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

The facilities are excellent with an extremely well-equipped kitchen, excellent guidance manual, comfy beds and bedding, cosy furnishings, and lots of thoughtful details ( a useful torch, handy hooks in hallway). I would very happily recommend it and will almost certainly book to stay again.

- Anne, August 2022
Juliet July 2022

“Cottage was lovely and clean.”

Well equipped and great location. Loved our stay. Only minor points would be; not being able to check in until 4pm, but be out by 10. Also have always had a welcome pack in all places we have previously stayed. Obviously not required, but always been a appreciated as a thoughtful touch. The only one we were provided with was a cleaning gift box.

- Juliet, July 2022
Liz June 2022

“I was very impressed by the overall standard of the property - the beds were super comfortable, the kitchen very well stocked, plenty of space available in the cottage, the lovely well cared for garden and ideally situated for a visit to the Lake District.”

One thing to mention is that sometimes the tap water was very cloudy and as I wasn’t sure whether this was usual in the area or not, I just bought a 10 litre box of water for drinking.

- Liz, June 2022
Stephen September 2021

“Would just like to say how absolutely amazing this weekend was, it was a surprise 30th for my partner, I couldn’t recommend the place enough, the pub was walking distance, it had walks galore around and we just had an all round amazing weekend, will definitely be booking again.”

- Stephen, September 2021
Debra September 2021

“Ideal with a dog - lovely brook to have a short walk at bottom of lane.”

Natural enclosed garden (garden table/chairs adequate could be more attractive) Comfy beds and sofas - great location.

- Debra, September 2021
Amanda August 2021

“We love Birchmill cottage another wonderful stay :)”

- Amanda, August 2021
Emma August 2021

“We had a great week staying in Birchmill Cottage.”

It was a fantastic location to explore the area around Windermere, and easy to get across the lake to Coniston and Hilltop, as well as up to Ambleside. The cottage had everything we needed and was clean and spacious. We felt we were in the middle of beautiful countryside whilst being well placed for the lake, Bowness, Brockhole and the ferry.

- Emma, August 2021
Jane July 2021

“A lovely cottage in a quiet location, only a short drive from Bowness and Kendal.”

The house was clean with a very well equipped kitchen. Thank you to the owners for a lovely week away.

- Jane, July 2021
Mrs Padley Nov -0001

“Being in a spacious, clean, well-equipped accommodation with our daughter, her husband and children and also our daughter's mother and father in law (and dog) in a very nice setting and good location for walks, tourist attractions etc.”

- Mrs Padley, Nov -0001

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Summary

Over 2 floors
Three Bedrooms: 2 x king size, 1 x family bedroom with king size bed and a bunk bed (suitable for children only)
Family Bathroom with freestanding bath and seperate shower
En-suite shower room to the master bedroom
Spacious lounge with dining table for 8 guests
Snug with wood burning stove
Well equipped kitchen; Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer
Garden and patio
Private parking for 3 small or 2 large cars and EV charger
High Speed Full Fibre
Bed linen and Towels provided
Shed for bike storage.

The property

With a peaceful garden and superb countryside views from every window, this traditional Lakeland cottage is tucked down a peaceful country lane in the hamlet of Crook. Inside the cottage, a homely interior welcomes you as latch doors lead through stone flagged floored rooms, with exposed beams and wood burning stove. Only a few miles from Bowness and Lake Windermere, Birchmill Cottage is a haven for keen fell walkers, but is also ideal for family breaks in the beautiful southern Lake District. There are several excellent gastro-pubs nearby and The Sun Inn is only a few minutes' walk away. In addition to the aquatic attractions of Lake Windermere there are also three golf courses within easy reach. The 'Crook Road' (B5284) runs between Kendal and Bowness, for ease of access to the shops, entertainments and attractions of both. There are plenty of opportunities for fell walking in the immediate area. Accommodation in detail Enter Birchmill Cottage via the private garden with furniture for al-fresco dining. Entrance hall with abundant hooks for outdoor clothes. Spacious lounge with fabulous views, comfy sofas, fire and a family-sized dining table. Snug with wood burning stove, perfect for quiet relaxing and well-equipped kitchen. Upstairs, the three spacious bedrooms feature window seats for admiring the countryside scenery. All of the bedrooms have king size beds and the family room includes bunk beds which are perfect for children. There is an en-suite to the main bedroom and then a family bathroom between the two other bedrooms. For babies, a travel cot and highchair are available. Dogs are welcome and will love exploring the nearby lanes and surrounding countryside as much as you will. Location Birchmill Cottage is part of the scattered hamlet of Crook, only three miles from Kendal, Bowness and Lake Windermere. The surrounding Lyth and Winster Valleys offer a real air of tranquility, far from the madding crowds and famously doused with damson blossom in spring. The magnificent display of snow drops locally in early spring is unsurpassed. Although secluded and far enough off the beaten track for an undisturbed holiday, Birchmill Cottage is ideally located only a few miles from the main routes, which give easy and quick access to all parts of the Lake District. The unique beauty of the Lakeland peninsulas, the Kent estuary and Morecambe Bay are equally accessible.

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

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About the location

KENDAL

Windermere 8 miles.

A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone ruins of 12th century Kendal Castle sit perched on a hill with views over the town. Visit The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, its regular collection holding portraits by Kendal born George Romney and works by Turner and Ruskin, with other exhibitions through its links with the Tate. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its superb Topiary Garden are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay. Kendal itself is ideally placed for exploring South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. With other attractions such as Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life, the fascinating Quaker Tapestry, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Kendal provides a superb base for a relaxing break.

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is one of the best holiday cottages we have used.”

“Great cottage, very clean and had everything we needed.”

“- House is well furnished and appointed and we had a lovely time - General cleanliness could have been better.”

“We loved the cottage and absolutely no complaints.”

“Great stay as usual at Birch Mill Cottage, we love it here!”

“We loved it!”

“Excellent cottage in a beautiful quite location.”

“A beautiful cottage set in a beautiful location.”

“This is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

“Cottage was lovely and clean.”

“I was very impressed by the overall standard of the property - the beds were super comfortable, the kitchen very well stocked, plenty of space available in the cottage, the lovely well cared for garden and ideally situated for a visit to the Lake District.”

“Would just like to say how absolutely amazing this weekend was, it was a surprise 30th for my partner, I couldn’t recommend the place enough, the pub was walking distance, it had walks galore around and we just had an all round amazing weekend, will definitely be booking again.”

“Ideal with a dog - lovely brook to have a short walk at bottom of lane.”

“We love Birchmill cottage another wonderful stay :)”

“We had a great week staying in Birchmill Cottage.”

“A lovely cottage in a quiet location, only a short drive from Bowness and Kendal.”

“Being in a spacious, clean, well-equipped accommodation with our daughter, her husband and children and also our daughter's mother and father in law (and dog) in a very nice setting and good location for walks, tourist attractions etc.”

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About the location

KENDAL