Shipwreck Cottage

Nice enough cottage but very basic .

Clean and warm . The area around was very poor , not much in the way of amenities. We had to go a lot further afield every day to get decent food , pubs , restaurants and bars . Wouldn’t necessarily recommend. Sorry

Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, really close to the beach and pub.

Would definitely stay there again.

Nice cosy little cottage, close to beach.

Had a problem with front door lock but owner was very helpful and got it sorted out quickly and efficiently.

Haverigg is a lovely quiet place.

Lovely walks along the beach. Cottage was very comfortable, everything you need. Well equipped kitchen, dining area and comfortable living room. Comfortable beds and good bathrooms plenty of hot water. Very friendly people in the Village. Will definitely be going again.

Shipwreck cottage is a lovely quaint place to stay in the Lake District.

It’s nice and quiet with very little distractions and great to get away from the hum drum of modern life, comfy beds , great galley style kitchen and also dog friendly, even left covers for dog to sit on sofa which we do at home First rate cottage for us

Lovely cottage everything you need is provided.

Thank you for the extras. Shop down the road. Beach 5 minute walk. We visited friends in Millom.

We stayed at lovely shipwreck cottage recently and our stay was wonderful.

The place was cosy and clean. Owners were nice to give us a call and talk through what places to visit and how to get to the cottage beforehand. There is a beach about 10 minutes walk from the cottage and can travel to other lake district towns/villages from the location. Overall cottage is quite good value for money and ideal if you are looking for a quiet and relaxing holiday.

Duncan called me a couple of days before our stay to make sure that we had all the information we needed.

The property is clean and tidy and very comfortable. It has everything you need and is in a good location for exploring the lakes.

Had a lovely stay over New Year.

There was Prosecco, bread and milk for us on arrival and plenty of wood for the log burner. It was clean and tidy. The owner rang the day before to give us information about the property and directions to it, which was very helpful. The ONLY negative thing that I'd say is that it has an ex smoker smell to the living room when you first walk in, but it disappears after a short while. Haverigg is a lovely little village with the beach a few minutes walk away. We'd stay there again.

This is a lovely cottage, spotlessly clean.

Everything we needed was there, the owners have thought of everything. It was a pleasure to stay there. We will definitely return sometime in the future.

We enjoyed our time at Shipwreck.

I feel compelled to share my recent experience at Shipwreck Cottage in Haverigg, not as a critique, but as a sincere warning to potential guests.

Our stay at this property was nothing short of a nightmare, and I genuinely believe that others should be spared from what we endured. From the moment we arrived, it was clear that this property has some serious issues that go beyond a mere bad day. The most egregious problem was the state of the jacuzzi. It was contaminated with black mould and bacteria, rendering it unsightly and a serious health hazard. Despite bringing this matter to the property owner’s and Sykes Holiday Cottages’ attention, they failed to address the underlying issue. Superficial "cleaning" only masked the problem, leaving us to wonder about the true safety and cleanliness of this property's amenities. But the issues didn't stop there. The lack of safety notices is a cause for great concern. My wife had a terrifying encounter when the dining room airer fell and hit her on the head. We were given no warning about any potential risks associated with the use of this equipment, leaving us to question the property owner’s commitment to guest safety. Perhaps the most disappointing aspect of our stay was the owners and Sykes unyielding stance on their no-refund policy. Even in the face of such severe issues, they refused to consider any compensation for the inconvenience, health concerns, and overall disappointment that marred our holiday. In summary, my advice is clear: stay far away from Shipwreck Cottage in Haverigg. Our experience was nothing short of a disaster, and it's evident that this property owner and Sykes prioritise greed and profiteering over the well-being and satisfaction of their guests. There are countless other accommodations in the area that offer both quality and safety, and I implore you to explore those options instead. Your holiday should be a time of relaxation and enjoyment; you should never have to worry about your health and safety being compromised. Learn from our unfortunate experience and choose a different place to stay.

Clean and comfortable cottage.

Friendly neighbours. Landlord bent over backwards to be accommodating and ensure we had all we needed.

Absolutely loved the location and a perfect home from home.

Owner left some provisions for us which were much appreciated. The beach goes for miles and is great for walking the dogs, really enjoyed our stay

Lovely cottage , Haverigg is a fantastic place with an amazing beach , the locals are really nice and easy to talk to .

A really comfortable cottage which was a great base for exploring the lakes, especially enjoyed the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway . Wish we could have stayed longer , didn't want to leave. Thank you , hope to come back soon , Maxine , Ian and the dogs, Rocky and Rosie

We felt the Sykes property description was much too generous and it was really over-priced - it was a disappointment - dark and poky with inadequate lighting.

Garden furniture rusty, garden gates decrepit. The inside looked like it had been newly painted and was more or less clean (not the floors) but it had tatty ornaments, dusty fake flowers and net curtains everywhere. Cooker looked almost new but very cheap model - the first time I used the oven the knob came off in my hand. Cheap scratched pans, etc, etc

We had a very lovely stay here for a week, the place was spotless, lovely flowers, tea bags & milk in the fridge and was just wanted we were after for the week.

Nice walk along the beach near by and not to much of a drive to lots of other lovely areas.

The cottage was fine.

It did the job but was a bit expensive. Haverigg is not a great place. It is rather grey and tired. Eating out was very limited especially Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Beds and seating were very comfortable.

Well equipped with small touches such as dog treats, extra wood and kindling which made a difference

We had booked the same cottage for a break in November 2020 but it was cancelled due to Covid 19.

We re-booked for May 2021 and are pleased we did as we had a thoroughly good few days. The cottage was well located and comfortable. The main attraction was it being dog-friendly, and we had some excellent walks along the very handy beach. This was our second holiday booking with Sykes Cottages and we will definitely make a third.

Sorry to say that the beds in both rooms were very uncomfortable.

Did not have a good nights sleep at all during our stay. We decided to leave a day early due to this

Duncan and Sarah were lovely friendly and helpful hosts, responded quickly to a couple of questions we had.

Cottage was v clean, lovely and warm and we would definitely go again. It is as described and within easy walking distance to the beach and many great walks a short drive away so perfect for long walks with our dog. Theres an open fire with plenty of logs provided too.

Had a very enjoyable holiday.

Very cosy cottage with a beautiful stove to warm up on a cold evening.

We had a wonderful stay in the charming cottage, enjoyed the woodburner and welcoming gifts :-) The location is great for walking for hours on a beautiful local beach (great for dogs) and hiking in the mountains.

Close to Black Combe its a great walk with a beautiful view of the sea, land and other mountains. Only a 45 minute drive to Wasdale Head if you decided to climb the Scafell Pike, next time we will go without our dogs as they are too small. We had good walk around the gorgeous lake. We will come back there again