Tipsy Gin Cottage

We had a nice few days at Tipsy Gin cottage.

The bed was very comfortable, a lovely welcome box in the kitchen, nice toiletries and lots of lovely soft towels in the bathroom. We enjoyed exploring the many paths in the woods and on to the scar up behind the cottage. The parking at the cottage was challenging, we ended up parking further up the hill away from the cottage. The lack of chairs for sitting out in the courtyard was disappointing and we found the overly large dinner plates stopped the dishwasher from running properly.

We loved this attractive, comfortable and well equiped cottage.

Peaceful location with good views and ideal for enjoying the Lake District. Excellent dining nearby at Punch Bowl and Black Labrador. We suggest two minor improvements. 1. A dank, unpleasant odour in bathroom. 2. A spare toilet roll recommended.

Tipsy Gin Cottage was a last minute choice due to our original booking being cancelled, but it did not disappoint.

What a lovely, quaint cottage, proving that good things come in small packages. The rooms were cozy and we were snug from the moment we walked through the door. The bed was amazing; very roomy, and the kitchen had everything we needed to enable us to cook a meal each night, even a slow cooker which we used to our advantage by preparing and having a hearty meal ready for us when we arrived back after a long day walking. We had the use of our own vehicle to get to Windermere and once there took bus rides to some of our favourite places for walking. We would definitely recommend a stay at Tipsy Gin Cottage.

We had a great time at Tipsy Gin cottage and we'd gladly stay again if we visited the area again.

The owner David was very welcoming and available to support with any matters. The cottage is very well furnished, especially the kitchen which makes it very convenient for meals prep. Clean and tidy and very comfortable. Conveniently located at short equal distance between lake Windermere and Kendal, it provides for easy access to the beautiful walks in the area and ease of heading north to Keswick too. Definitely recommended!

A lovely cottage, beautifully presented and excellently equipped, with great views over the valley.

Great little cottage which was spotlessly clean and had everything needed for a relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of the country.

Brilliant cottage very clean, every thing you want great quality items all over the cottage, lovely cosy lounge , very comfortable seating and the bedroom has a supper comfy bed, bathroom was good not big but for two people it was fine,kitchen had everything thing you could ever need, great cottage in a lovely location, owners and their family members were very friendly and helpful well done guy's

What a fabulous little cottage.

Many thanks to the owner of Tipsy Gin Cottage in accepting our same day booking. This cottage has all the comforts of home and was a great base for our Lake District holiday. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

Great views when we got the weather to sit outside.

Enjoyed the gift pack. Otherwise it was a lovely cottage, with plenty of character, in a good location with everything we needed in it.

A lovely holiday cottage with a lovely view in a quiet location.

outsde seating is limited to the rear of the property with a small table and chairs not really in the sun, the indoor seating is well past its best with the settee a work of art trying to get out of. The parking at the property is not for the faint hearted but there is a parking spot towards the rear near the entrance to the field. We really did enjoy our stay and apart from the above yes it was a lovely place.

Lovely well fitted out cottage.

Just big enough for a couple. We had lovely weather so would have liked to sit outside longer but the outside chairs were not very good. They definitely need replacing. Overhaul the cottage is great and just a few improvements to the outdoor furniture and possibly a new sofa ( a bit too low for older people) would make it 5 star plus. The cottage is in a beautiful place and very peaceful.

Excellent location.

Great cottage. Fantastic hosts

Tipsy Gin is a characterful and comfortable property which we have been visiting for several years.

It provides an ideal refuge for a couple with stunning views over the Lyth Valley and nature on the doorstep. The facilities are excellent with a compact but efficiently designed kitchen, good size bedroom and a relaxing lounge area cozy and warm in the winter months. It is a detached property and you are not overlooked quiet and peaceful.

Lovely cottage - very comfortable and clean.

The only thing I would say is that when advertised, it doesn't point out how close the owners' home is - when you step out of the property, their kitchen window is right in front of you, which meant we felt a bit overlooked and didn't get that feeling of privacy everyone craves when staying in a cottage. Apart from this aspect, it was lovely.

The sofa needs to be replaced, the bottom of one side was broken and it wasn't very comfortable The bed was amazing!

It was so comfy had a great weeks sleep. The kitchen was well equipped, a little welcome pack to make a hot drink on arrival after a long journey would be a nice touch. Unfortunately the gift box left on arrival was out of date when we opened it.

Cosy little cottage surrounded by amazing views.

Enjoyed every minute of it. If you’re looking for a short countryside break away from all the hustle and bustle, then this is the place to explore. Also bumped into owner nearby and had a friendly chat, seemed lovely!

lovely little cottage could do with an upgrade on garden furniture,poorly maintained and dirty do did not sit out side.

poorly signed out side ,sat nav unavailable,no sign,found it in a small out building later. not everyone comes hear in a car so it would be a good idea to have some milk available either in fridge or them small pots arrived late and not a shop close by. hate to be negative but above would improve stay and experience.

Bed mattress needs replacing .

settee worn out . shower to small.

This was our first time at Tipsy Gin Cottage.

Having stayed at a number of self catering cottages in The Lakes before, we feel confident in saying that TGC is so far the best. The cottage is beautifully designed for a couple and has the highest quality finish throughout the property. It is also in a wonderful location if you value peace and quiet whilst a reasonably car journey from main town centres such as Kendal, Ambleside and Cartmel. The cottage is also ideally located for walks, short, long, challenging or relaxing. If you're lucky the David and Sarah's dog, Ollie, will take you on a walk across the fells as he did us on our first day here. If, like us, you are "foodies" there are plethora of excellent gastro pubs and restersunts near by. We'd strongly recommend The Punch Bowl and The Ploughman. All in all, we had a fantastic and restful week and can't wait to come back again to continue our foodie adventures.

Absolutely perfect.

Couldnt fault a single thing. Host were so friendly, lovely people. The views when you open the blinds on a morning are to die for. Peace and tranquility with everything you need. The pub is not walking distance if you have any limits on your walking capabilities but to be honest we ordered a taxi and went into kendal and it was a great night with the added bonus of a spoon

Kitchen + well equipped kitchen equipment + clean - limited grocery storage Bedroom + comfortable + clean - none Lounge + cosy + free wifi with reasonable speeds - cobwebs on light shades and around windows - visitor book suggests that fire would be pre-set on arrival with kindling, etc, but this was not the case - very small provision of firewood, no kindling at all so couldn't make a fire upon our late arrival.

A log burner was a must for us do this was disappointing. - sofa uncomfortable and sagging towards the centre. Creaking like it was ready to break on the right side as you look at it. Others - very small parking space and no information about alternative spaces - no instruction for recycling bins - bedroom window latch hanging off. I repaired it myself before departure so the owner didn't think we'd caused it.

Fantastic small cosy cottage, well furnished and comfortable.

Everything we needed was available. Great spot for visiting various attractions and visiting relations in Kendal. Nice relaxing 60th birthday visit, apart from driving through floods and around falling trees which the lovely storm Debi provided. We will definitely be returning.

Was very impressed with the quality of the cottage, its surroundings and the kitchen was extremely well catered for.

Most enjoyable few days stay.

Clean, very comfortable, very cosy.

Happy to recommend.

A great place to unwind

Lovely cottage, presented to a high standard and offering real home comforts in a holiday setting.

Really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful location and enjoyed and appreciated the 'welcome pack'. My only negative would be that there was no washing machine, although I appreciate there was a laundry service, and would have liked a kitchen cupboard in which to store non perishable food etc brought to the cottage..

We had a pleasant surprise from the owner upon arrival and thanks for the biscuits they were super yummi!

Lovely cottage, we had everything we needed Definitely we will be back! Thanks Dan and Mel

A few hiccups: there was no key in the key safe on arrival and door was locked.

There was no mobile signal to contact anybody but fortunately owner turned up shortly after. Lack of storage space for groceries and a few basics missing e.g. foil and bread bin. Unfortunately we had to leave a day early. The only contact number given was for Lakelovers who didn't seem interested in being informed.

We had a great stay at Tipsy Gin.

The cottage was warm and had all the necessary requirements for a week stay. Located just off a main road, noise wasn’t an issue but some caution was needed when walking along it to access hiking routes or going to the Punchbowl at Crosthwaite. Although not advertised, there is an area next to the bins where a bike can be securely stored if you are considering doing some cycling in the Lyth valley.. In the local area there are some excellent walks, some are detailed in the information folder in the cottage, and there are ample gastro pubs to meet your dining needs. This was our first time in the South Lakes area, usually choosing to stay further North, but we would recommend this cottage to all visitors to the Lake District.

This is an absolutely stunning holiday cottage and we consider ourselves lucky to have found it.

From the second we turned the key in the door, we felt relaxed and comfortable. Properties like this don't happen by accident and it is clear the owners put a lot of effort into thinking what their guests need and subsequently maintaining it to spotless standards. Very pretty area with good walking from the door, plenty of places to eat and drink and still within a short driving distance to the big mountains and other Lake District attractions.

More control over the heating at night, too warm at bedtime!

The cooker took a while to get to grips with, used to gas. Information about re-cycling needed.

After a shaky start due to a booking mix up we had a lovely holiday!

The cottage is very sweet and comfortable in a great location for exploring the Lyth Valley.

A very comfortable cosy cottage all on one level.

The directions could be improved, we drove past first time. It could say "Turn left at "Damson Bank". Advice given on parking most helpful and essential. The dying fir tree blocked the lovely view from the kitchen window and its removal would be an improvement. The water pressure could be lowered and the temperature of the hot water reduced - it was scalding. We couldn't see how to turn off the mirror light in the bathroom - only thinking of saving costs for the owner for the last 2 items. All in all would thoroughly recommend. Thank you.

Really enjoyed the stay, Tipsy Gin great cottage and perfect location for exploring the Lakes.

2 minor points, I dropped something behind the bedside table and pulled it out to recover the item, I am not sure it has been cleaned behind the bed and side cabinets for some time! The bathroom sink drains extremely slowly, would suggest it is blocked. Other than that, a great place.

The Cottage was idilic, lovely spotless and very comfortable, it is ideally located for local walks also visiting the Lakes and Yorkshire.

The owners were very welcoming and perfect hosts, and we thank them for making a fantastic short break. We will certainly be returning. Carol & Peter

A great stay in a super location.

The cottage exceeded our expectations and the little contact we had with the owners was useful and very pleasant……a warm welcome indeed. Plenty to see in the vicinity and good food pubs close by.

The Views were simply stunning the cottage was very pretty and tranquil what a perfect place to unwind also the cottage was central to visiting the area a lovely break

Lovely stay at tipsy gin cottage ,comfortable and well equipped , we had a good time exploring the local area as well as travelling to the busier areas for a few supplies and the odd meal out, relaxing evenings in and sitting out as much as possible for breakfast and coffees looking at the great view, just what we were looking for from our holiday.

Thank you so much for the lovely welcome gift . Regards Andy & Mandy

Second visit…it won’t be the last.

Very cosy cottage well situated but very quiet and the view is lovely. Pub the punch bowl is within walking distance on a nice day..about a mile and serves very good food. A promise of a good nights sleep in the large comfortable bed.

We have now stayed at Tipsy Gin three times.

We absolutely love it. The cottage is delightful, especially the super comfy bed, the best by far. It's perfect for two and superbly appointed. It's also in a fabulous area for both the Lakes and the Furness coast. We will definitely be returning again soon.

Beautiful cottage, everything that you needed was supplied.

Lovely big bed, fantastic views from the lounge and kitchen. Good place to use as a base to explore the area. Only downside was pub was not open down the road.

The building is gorgeous & despite being up there during Storm Eunice it was incredibly cosy - especially when you set the Wood Burner.

We didn't meet the owners but we had a lovely welcome box with local produce, the Damson & Apple Jam was especially tasty! Practical & well laid out kitchen, great living room with plenty of space & beautiful views over the valley. Appreciate the bathroom is compact but it was very clean. The shower door doesn't open properly due to the position next to the loo, so can be a bit of a squeeze. The Bed was so comfortable & huge! We slept really well, would love to know the model! Really accessible location to all the Lakes, less than 20 mins to Kendal (Huge Asda with great fuel prices and a B&Q next to it which is great on price for additional Kindling & Wood for the Fire) /Bowness/Windermere/Cartmel & the M6. Highly recommend walks around the Sizergh Castle estate if the weather is too bad for Fell walks/trails closed. The Punch Bowl is fantastic for dinner & only 5 mins drive over the Valley which is handy as the local Lyth Valley pub is now a B&B.

This is a lovely, lovely cottage.

Homely, well equipped, in a great location, spotlessly clean with lovely owners. We had a very relaxing stay and will be returning later in the year.

The cottage was lovely, the owner David who we met briefly was a pleasant person.

Only setback was Only one toilet roll left to last a week, had to go and buy more, also reading reviews other guests received welcome packs there wasn't even a pint of milk to make tea when we arrived. Apart from that everything was OK and had a very pleasant stay.

The cottage was lovely with beautiful views very comfortable .

David the owner was very welcoming and recommended places to visit l would love to visit again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Tipsy Gin cottage

Accuracy of travel details good, only problem was when it states 500 yards from Lyth Valley Hotel, it is, But, would be good to be able to see sign for cottage.

We went past it because of this and went miles out of our way, turned round and then found it. Sign is balanced on wall hence hiding one side of it. Otherwise great week in a lovely warm and cosy cottage with everything you need.

Tipsy Gin is a lovely cottage that is very comfortable and great place to relax.

It's in a beautiful setting in the Lyth Valley with easy access to the central Lakes and the Furness coast.

A gem of a cottage.

. fantastic. I would of liked a washing machine as we had very wet weather.

It looked and sounded cozy and well equipped and we weren’t disappointed.

Very comfortable, very warm. Only 30mins from Lakeland Peaks and close to some spectacular foodie pubs.

A wonderful quiet and compact cottage.

Very clean and equipped with everything we needed.

The bed was huge and very comfortable!

Makes a difference when you’re away from home

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the host Dave could not have been more helpful.

Excellent base to explore the surroundings.

What a find, it looked good on the internet but was even better when we stayed.

Didn’t want to leave. So cosy and yet modern…good kitchen and shower room. The bed is bigger than stated and very comfortable. The cottage is very well situated for Lakeland towns and attractions and the views from the cottage are outstanding.

Cottage was clean and well maintained.

Very nice welcome pack from the owners. We were very fortunate in that we had very good weather all week, which certainly helped s to enjoy the cottage and Lake District, Cumbria and West Yorkshire.

We had a fantastic week.

The cottage was cosy, ideally located in South Lakeland and had a beautiful view across the Lyrh Valley. Would love to make a return visit.

A lovely stay!

Warm and cosy.

Great little cosy cottage.

Wanted for nothing. Would highly recommend.