Orchard Cottage

Our second stay at Orchard Cottage.

It’s such a lovely property with an amazing garden and views! Kitchen, dining area is my favourite space but for comfort the lounge is very good, if a little dark. Bedrooms are comfortable and there are very good bathing facilities. Hoping to return when new conservatory is built.

Hi there - we loved our stay overall and would return.

A couple of things to note for the owners: The damp and leaking in the conservatory should be looked at - the mold and damp isn’t good for a five tick listing and the cost of such a stay. We were also concerned that the damp is all around a plug socket, which we didn’t use for obvious reasons. There was a lot of rain during our week (welcome to the Lakes!) and there were lots of drips in the conservatory section. Some of the paint work is starting to look a bit tired, for example in the master bathroom en-suite ceiling. Finally the wardrobe door fell forwards on top of me, it’s heavy and could have been really really dangerous, especially as we had an 8 month old baby with us. I noticed from a review that this fell on another guest previously so it seems like the issue has not been resolved which is surprising. No harm done on this occasion but it is an accident waiting to happen. We loved the gardens, and the house generally is wonderful for a large group. There is plenty of space for socialising and dining. Plenty of crockery and everything you need to host large dinner parties for the family. The views are beautiful, with the sun rise over the hill absolutely stunning. The garden is secure for dogs. We did wonderful walks from the property with hawkshead a really easy walk through fields. Overall this is a stunning property and with a couple of tweaks could be absolutely wonderful. There is building work taking place currently on the property adjacent to orchard cottage so there was a bit of noise during the working week.

Property is looking tired and does not match the price been charged saying that it's in a lovely location and would stay again , there are some maintenance issues which needs to be addressed

Great location and a superb property.

The layout of the house really suited us and the garden was beautiful. We would definitely book again. Slight issue with wardrobe door falling on wife’s head in the main bedroom (I’ve reported it to maintenance). All in all a great stay thank you.

We loved Orchard Cottage.

It was very clean and beautifully maintained inside and out. It was really excellent. We really do recommend the location and property.

This house is so special, we had an awesome week and made treasured memories with our family.

House is extremely clean inside, disappointing that the outside isn't to same standard. Amazing garden with lovely views. I agree with numerous previous reviews and disappointing that they have not been taken on board...mirror needed in large bedroom upstairs and furniture in gorgeous conservatory could be better suited to the room. We took our own chairs and moved the furniture to one side. Kitchen and utility are well equipped with plenty of storage space. Such a lovely house and garden keeping character but offering modern living.

Beautiful house in beautiful setting!

Had a fantastic week in this very spacious and comfortable house. Kitchen very well stocked with all that we needed. Would recommend it, and would love to return here. Some suggestions to further improve the experience - proper conservatory furniture. Such a wasted space, with only 1 uncomfortable sofa. Would be great to be able to sit in here as a group to enjoy the summer evening light. - Mirrors near natural daylight in bedrooms. Would help to allow hair drying and applying make-up. - Dining area chairs/ and high stools in kitchen not very comfortable . - Seat cushions for garden furniture . - Larger washing line/ hanging out area in garden to dry clothes. - Maintenance work to damp areas in house (conservatory walls, and upstairs in bedrooms)

A beautiful, spacious and well-equipped house that was perfect for our friends' reunion.

The house is set in beautiful gardens with ready access to great pubs and excellent walks. Ample parking on a long private driveway.

Its a lovely house in a delightful location.

However there was some very noisy building work going on next door which we weren't warned about, I believe the property is owned by the same owners, this impacted our enjoyment of our stay.

Notice to when gardeners will be onsite would be good as I wasn’t dressed when they were outside the windows.

Beautiful property in a fantastic location.

Only criticism was the kitchen area did smell slightly of dogs.

The house and grounds are stunning.

Location was perfect, gorgeous pub at the end of the lane. Easy access to beautiful areas within the Lakes. Beds were very comfortable. A couple of disappointing details, the house was not decorated for Christmas. Utensils in the kitchen were not sufficient. Nowhere to sit and do hair and makeup, no TVs in any of the bedrooms and the conservatory is screaming out for comfy seating.

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic setting.

The perfect place to explore the stunning Lake District. We spent a week for our mini moon and twins’ 3rd birthday. Our two Labradors loved the large garden and we all enjoyed watching dragonflies dancing over the pond. Lovely large comfy beds were exactly what we needed after long days sightseeing. Staying in such a beautiful cottage with breathtaking views has confirmed that we want to find our own family home in the heart if the Lakes. An amazing place to bring up our children, surrounded by nature.

We had a wonderful week here with family.

The house is superb and a joy to stay in. Everything has been completed to a high standard and we didn’t want to leave! Our only feedback echos that of previous visitors, the conservatory is the highlight of the house, to sit and marvel over the fabulous gardens and watch the light change over the hills is breathtaking however there is no comfortable seating! We brought camping chairs in to sit in as we spent most of our time there. A large comfortable sofa or conservatory furniture would be a welcome change and the desk and chair seem pointless here. We will definitely be back!

Idyllic setting, beautiful home and very well thought out and cared for.

My family and I had a wonderful visit and would highly recommend a stay here

Orchard cottage is a wonderful place to spend a holiday with friends or family.

It was spotlessly clean and the accommodation was very good. Comfortable beds and plenty of bathrooms. The views from the kitchen and dining room are spectacular. The cushioned pads added in the window seat make this a great place to enjoy the view of the garden and surroundings.

Hi, we loved the property and garden - absolutely fabulous.

What stopped me giving it a 5 was: - lack of reading lights by bed in bedroom(s). - lack of champagne glasses - sounds a very small things but this week was a big celebration and a holiday home of this standing usually has champagne glasses. I presume they had been broken by previous guests and not replaced as i think there were 2 only. - lack of comfortable seating in conservatory. This area is such a lovely part of the house, especially with the long (and often damp) evenings. It seems such a waste that there is nowhere really comfortable to sit where a family/friends can chat. The desk is just cumbersome and quite obviously put there as there's' nowhere else for it to go. The seats at the dining table are too uncomfortable to hang around on for too long on. I imagine in winter the original living room with a fire is cosy and comfy but when there is light it's so lovely to take advantage of it. -also lack of comfy seating outside. It would be really easy to have some comfortable garden chairs for example

Beautiful property, in a fabulous location, with the most amazing garden & views!

Plenty of space for all. Could do with a mirror in each bedroom near sockets for drying hair.

Fantastic property.

Amazing views and well equipped. Super place to base a family for a week in the lakes. We will return!

This is our second year in a row staying in the beautiful Orchard Cottage.

We could not wish for a more peaceful and secluded spot to have our holiday. The views are spectacular, walking trails right from the doorstep and the house suits all of our needs with children and dog. We will definitely be back!

Orchard Cottage is a stunning, dog friendly holiday home.

It's well cared for, well equipped and is very spacious. Although there was only four of us, and a dog, in our party, we like plenty of living room and this cottage certainly provided for this. We made good use of the dining, kitchen and conservatory to simply rest and enjoy the views. The garden is impressive and we were lucky that the gardener arrived during our stay and was willing to share his very extensive knowledge on the plants. A huge bonus is the cottage location, with plenty of walks from the door and brilliant views from the cottage itself. It would have been fascinating to have read something on the history of the house and who might have lived there; perhaps keen gardeners because some of the shrubs are at least one hundred years old. We've stayed in many Lake District cottages and this is our number one property.

A really wonderful house and garden!

We enjoyed the walks and views from the house. Very helpful to have a pub at the end of the drive! Thank you very much!

Excellent accommodation in a beautiful garden with stunning views around.

Very high spec throughout the property. Very comfortable beds and lovely bathrooms. Real luxury! Ample parking in a safe and secluded private road.

Thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend in Orchard Cottage.

Such a peaceful location with fabulous views and great walks right on your doorstep. The cottage is tastefully furnished and well equipped with everything you need, although we did struggle a little with one hairdryer between 7 of us! The huge kitchen was very much the heart of the home for our stay (of which we were very envious) and the two dogs just adored playing in the garden. Definitely a 5 star property which we would highly recommend and hope to visit again.

Fabulous cottage for our family holiday in November, garden was perfect for the dog and grandchildren, it didnt matter it was wet.

Views are beautiful and location convenient for Hawkeshead, Coniston, Tarn Hows, Ambleside.we did venture to Honister and Buttermere i love driving the winding roads. We usually stay outside keswick in Threlkeld or Grange , this was a welcome change and will definitely be returning.

The property more than met our expectations - it is a delightful holiday home in a fabulous location.

The huge kitchen and it's outlook over the surrounding countryside was amazing and very much the hub of the home. The two large en-suite bedrooms were well proportioned and comfortable. The smaller double and twin rooms were perfectly adequate. My wife and I were fortunate to occupy the largest of the bedrooms and our en-suite bathroom was absolutely stunning. Even in mid-November, we enjoyed glorious weather and were able to sit outside and appreciate the well-designed and maintained garden. Finally, having the Outgate Inn at the end of our drive was very handy indeed. We would love to return, sometime!

Lovely house with plenty of space for an extended family of 3 generations.

In good condition with tasteful decoration, plenty of big windows to sit in, huge smart TV, and somewhere for everybody to be together or sit quietly alone. Quiet with walks from the door and easy access to Ambleside, Hawkshead and loads of brilliant lakeland walking locations.

Stunning cottage, beautifully situated and perfect for a family get together.

An excellent combination of old and contemporary fittings. We loved the kitchen and dining area and we found everything that was needed. The local pub was good and so handy. The views and the garden were wonderful and only short drives to Ambleside/ Windermere etc We will be back! A microwave would have been useful to warm baby food etc

Such a wonderful week in Orchard Cottage!

The views from the kitchen are quite simply breathtaking and we loved that there were so many walks accessible…right from our doorstep. Having a lovely little pub so nearby was also very convenient. We loved the house so much and the gardens were just beautiful, loved by all, but especially by the children and the dog. We can’t wait to return!

What a find!

Orchard Cottage is absolutely beautiful in a stunning setting. The house dates back to the 1600’s and has been recently sympathetically renovated and stylishly decorated. It’s set back from the road, down a gated drive so is totally private. We visited during a heatwave in August and were able to relax in the lovely gardens surrounding the cottage. The large pond is safely surrounded by fencing and there are lawns for children to play. Walking from the cottage to Hawkshead took around fifteen minutes along lovely country lanes, off road. Three generations of our family had a wonderful holiday and are already planning to return.

Incredible property and setting let down by lack of household sundries/equipment.

The property itself has been recently refurbished to a very high level but a lot of the equipment just do not match the finish. All kitchen crockery/utensils/cookware are IKEA, which is often fine, but sometimes these are flimsy and feels like a corner has been cut here. Considering the level of rent and quality of property, many items were not provided/overlooked which made the stay not as relaxed as it should be: 1. No barbecue. The garden and patio are gorgeous so why not provide a barbecue for guests to use? 2. No hand soaps in any of the toilets/bathrooms and kitchen. 3. Lack of basic cleaning products like toilet cleaner etc. 4. Only one cutting board for a property that sleeps 8. I purchased an extra one and left it at the house to save the next occupants the stress of cooking for 8 using just one board. 5. Only one mixing bowl. etc. When I called up to talk through the points above I was told (a little rudely) that this was a self-catered property so these items would not be provided. Whilst I understand that Sykes mostly does self-catered holiday lets, the quality of this rental property does mean it is reasonable to expect it to come with these basics. Also, might be worthwhile going around and snagging the house as it seems a few pieces of refurbishment evidence are still around. Plastic wrapper left of fire alarm, the plastic film left or refrigerator corners etc. Also might be worthwhile to switch around the hinge of the refrigerator so it opens out into the kitchen rather than straight up against the wall. Perhaps just a couple of reclining lounge chairs and a parasol for the garden would also be ideal. I think most of the above is just some relatively minor teething issues and once these are sorted this really will be a dream holiday home!