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Foxdene Cottage

Underbarrow, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1042109)

4.3

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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44 Customer Review(s)

  • Anne

    “Wow what stunning views from the cottage….”

    When you eventually find it. Little out the way, not that it is a problem, but the signage at the end of the lane of cottage could be a bit clearer as it’s very hidden. Only appears on one side of the road which isn’t helpful if you coming the other way. I would suggest a heads up on the narrow roads getting to the cottage in the cottage information perhaps as well. On arrival we were greeted by a friendly chicken and the sheep baaing. Cottage itself was tidy, I would say surface level ...

    When you eventually find it. Little out the way, not that it is a problem, but the signage at the end of the lane of cottage could be a bit clearer as it’s very hidden. Only appears on one side of the road which isn’t helpful if you coming the other way. I would suggest a heads up on the narrow roads getting to the cottage in the cottage information perhaps as well. On arrival we were greeted by a friendly chicken and the sheep baaing. Cottage itself was tidy, I would say surface level clean though, could have done with a deep clean. Especially the kitchen area, lots of cobwebs on top windows, tops of cupboards and tops of walls. All the dish-ware and glasses when we arrived were mucky, looked like dishwasher dried on muck, so we had to wash everything up. The wall next to dishwasher was filthy where things had been spilt up it. We found there wasn’t enough glasses either, could do with a few more. Flies…. there was loads. Definitely would make for a pleasanter stay if there was some fly sticky traps or a fly zapper of some sort installed. The minute you opened the back door within a few mins the kitchen was full of them. All part and parcel of the countryside I know but small changes can help with these things. Little dusty around cottage as well, however the road outside is very dusty so expect keeping on top of that is a bit of a nightmare. This wasn’t a huge issue though. The bedrooms and bathrooms were all lovely, very comfy beds. Hot water has to be boosted and it takes 30-40mins so having this on before people arrive would be a bonus, not a big issue to us but perhaps could be for some. Tv in upstairs bedrooms didn’t appear to work when we tried it. Mattress topper in downstairs room could do with being replaced, noticed this when stripping beds on last morning. Hot tub was great the first night, we found the logs easy enough (although just adding to the instructions where they are might be helpful to others). Did take about 3hrs to warm up which was fine as we’d read up about that when we first arrived so it was ready by the later evening anyway (could be an option to have it ready for people if they pay extra?). Only down side is the chemical they use, it’s a bromine tablet as kinder, but this in our opinion probably isn’t really strong enough as after one nights use the tub the next day wasn’t particularly welcoming. The little terrace/outdoor area is lovely, we spent a lot of time admiring the views from here, shame there was cigarette butts left behind, would of been a good attention to detail if they had been cleaned up. Not a world ender though. A few rules if you have dogs, most of which you expect anyway, none caused us any issues. Overall though we had a lovely stay, enjoyed the views and spent lots of time outside. Not too far to Windermere/Kendal either. Loads to do in surrounding area.

    - Anne, May 2025

Summary

  • Quality Assessment completed November 2024 - Grading Retained
  • 2 bedrooms: 1 x first floor master suite with bathroom, 1 x ground floor king size with en-suite
  • Sitting/dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Conservatory
  • Electric underfloor heating
  • Wood burning stove
  • Electric oven with halogen hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, TVs, DVD, iPod dock and DAB radios, Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • WIFI
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Patio with furniture
  • 6 person hot tub
  • Walking distance to pub
  • Two dogs welcome but no puppies
  • Sorry, no smoking.

The property

This luxuriously refurbished 17th century cottage takes a sublime rural setting; nestled down a leafy lane, backing onto woodland glade and gazing out over the lush Lyth Valley.

Wonderful walking and cycling begins on the doorstep, and at the end of a long day you'll choose from two excellent country pubs close by.

If you're taking a leisurely pace, you'll relish the elegant combination of Laura Ashley and Farrow & Ball throughout ample living space even for two couples.

Explore the gardens and woodlands, rest-up in decadent bedroom suites, admire the view from the sun terrace or cosy-up by the woodburner in this unforgettable retreat.

Foxdene Cottage is a 25 minute drive from Bowness and Lake Windermere. == Accommodation in detail A long driveway leads to the cottage, and a stable door to the entrance hall with under-heated slate floor.

Elegant lounge / dining room with old oak beams, feature fireplace and large glass doors to the sun-trap terrace.

A superb oak / granite kitchen leads to the conservatory, with additional access to terrace.

Ground floor king-size luxury en-suite bedroom with patio doors to private patio.Upstairs to the master suite with king-size sleigh bed, scenic sitting area and decadent Victorian bathroom.Location This luxury rural cottage in the Lake District sits pretty as a picture overlooking the scenic Lyth Valley, famous for its serene walking, peaceful cycling and scattering of acclaimed Lake District gastropubs.

Nearby is the famous Mason's Arms at Strawberry Bank - a must during your stay.

The Punchbowl at Crosthwaite (a small village in the north of the Lyth Valley) also comes highly recommended. We have a Scandinavian Hot Tub for 6 people.

Bathe in our large family tub and enjoy the calming experience whilst taking in stunning views towards Gummers How.

We do not use any water treatment chemicals so it’s friendly to the environment and a kinder, softer bathing experience.

We clean the tub and refill the tub every week and ask you to change the water each time you use it.

The tub is wood fired and takes up to 3 hours to reach bathing temperature.

Bags of Kiln dried logs are stored next to the tub at the cost of £10.00 per bag.

The Lyth Valley lies to the east of Lake Windermere, offering a quieter alternative to the busier Lake District holiday destinations.

But you'll find a manageable drive takes you to shops, cafes, restaurants and evening entertainment in Bowness village on the lake shore, with the opportunity to take a steamer cruise to Ambleside or Lakeside.

Windermere Golf Club is also en-route to Bowness and keen golfers will love the scenic course. If you're keen to explore the wider reaches of the Lake District National Park, you'll link up to the A591 at Windermere and find this road takes you easily to Ambleside, Grasmere and beyond.

There is WIFI available but it cannot be guaranteed.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £300.

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About the location

UNDERBARROW

Kendal 5 miles; Windermere 7.5 miles.

Underbarrow is a quiet, pretty Lakeland village close to the historic market town of Kendal and within reach of the wonderful Lake Windermere. The village has a pub and is ideally placed for exploring southern Lakeland and the Lake District National Park. Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall, both with fine gardens, are nearby, and Kendal has much to offer in terms of shopping and is quite lively culturally, thanks to the Brewery Arts Centre and the Abbot Hall Art Gallery and Museum, which is widely recognised as one of the best in the region. Also worth a visit is the ruin of Kendal Castle, which was formerly the home of Katherine Parr, and there’s plenty to see and do with Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel, Ulverton, Bowness, Ambleside and even the Yorkshire Dales National Park within driving distance. Underbarrow is a lovely base for exploring the area.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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  • Off-season
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