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Foxdene Cottage

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

4.4★

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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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39 Customer Review(s)

  • Stephanie

    “The stay was okay, but for the money we would have liked something a bit better kept the pictures also don't accurately portray the garden which is on an extremely high slope and relatively unusable if you want to play with the kids.”

    Dogs are also not allowed on It. It also seems that the owners are quite parsimonious in nature as they charge a large mark up for logs to be used in the hot tub or fire place, something we weren't able to fully utilise as a thermometer that was used to check hot it was was not functioning. We notified the owners of this and to our utter shock they tried to claim our dog had somehow chewed it despite it never leaving the hot tub and by their rules, dogs were not be outside the property ...

    Dogs are also not allowed on It. It also seems that the owners are quite parsimonious in nature as they charge a large mark up for logs to be used in the hot tub or fire place, something we weren't able to fully utilise as a thermometer that was used to check hot it was was not functioning. We notified the owners of this and to our utter shock they tried to claim our dog had somehow chewed it despite it never leaving the hot tub and by their rules, dogs were not be outside the property unaccompanied off lead so I can't fathom how they believed this happened. We told Sykes that we had no part in it's damage and they proceeded to automatically charge our account without any discussion despite us having texts to show we notified the owner.

    - Stephanie, August 2024

    The garden is an ideal place for children to play and be free. There is also room to the side and front of the property. Logs are £10 per bag and is the same as buying wood elsewhere. It was a real disappointment that you left without putting any money in the honesty box or attempt to try to pay for the logs you had used. This is totally unusual as most guests are very honest. The hot tub/equipment is cleaned and checked prior to every arrival and was not damaged before your stay. Guests are informed to report any problems or damages on arrival or during their stay so they can be rectified. This was not done by yourselves at any point during your stay. If you had done it would have been sorted immediately. Foxdene is a cottage with space and views for adults and children to enjoy, with guests that stay usually being honest and respectful. Property Owner

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Summary

  • 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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