“We stayed for 2 nights along with another family.”
Pros: Kitchen appliances are great, huge living/dining room. Great location for hikes or going to other attractions.
Cons:
After arriving to the property we notice the ensuite was locked up and messages the owner. Then we were notified the ensuite had a leak and we can no longer use it. This leaves the 10 of us with one shower, and two separate toilet. This was a big let down.
Then one of the room down stairs was very dusty and the sheets had yellow marks, the pillow cases also had black marks. We had to put towels over it to sleep. However other rooms was perfectly fine. The next day owner did give us the access to other clean sheets.
The Jacuzzi took a whole day to heat up so we only used it for one day.
Another let down was the flooring squeaks so bad the whole cottage can hear it. Also if you want to throw party avoid here as neighbours will. complain very badly.
Owner’s Response:
THE FEEDBACK ABOVE NEEDS TO BE SEEN IN THE CONTEXT THAT IN VIEW OF THEIR GROSS OVER-OCCUPANCY AND DISREGARD FOR OUR NEIGHBOURS THEY HAD TO BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
We agree completely with the party comment: this is a beautiful large house in a small community in with people that live in it full time and we call neighbours - it is manifestly not the place to indulge in gross over-occupancy. So if, having read the very detailed website description - or even your contract - instead of the maximum occupancy of 10 you brought 20 and instead of the maximum 3 cars brought 11, you might have realized it was perfectly predictable that the neighbours might notice and might object. You might be lucky enough for the owner only to insist that the excess cars and guests left immediately and allow the bona fide guests to stay until the next morning, rather than insisting you all left immediately as so grossly ignoring your contractual responsibilities would easily justify. With regard to the other points, the en-suite did have a terminally serious leak and was indeed out of action for safety reasons, waiting for a plumber, and that information had been passed to the agent. The situation has since been fully rectified, with a whole new en-suite bathroom installed. The guest comment also forgot to mention the bath. We do not know how the smudge on the bedding came about, and was not notified to us for us to deal with as we would have done, but the yellow piping was the service company’s colour code for king size. We were, for multiple reasons, in the process of considering switching to a new cleaning and changeover company anyway. With regard to the hot tub, the problem was self-inflicted. When we sent out our professional hot tub service guy - who had set up the tub earlier that day - he found that the guests had themselves interfered with the controls and stopped the normal warm-up sequence…..which he promptly reinstated.
In summary, we set up this property to be a haven for families sharing and reasonably well behaved groups looking for a quiet place conveniently located in tranquil countryside yet well placed for the central and southern Lakes as well as the Yorkshire Dales, be they family groups, walkers, cyclists or other lovers of the countryside. So if all you want is a beautiful holiday come to Dragonsfell….
Property Owner
Summary
- Very spacious accommodation over three floors
- Five bedrooms: 1 x second-floor super-king-size with en-suite with incuding walk-in double shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x ground-floor king-size
- Family bathroom comprising bath with integral shower, separate shower closet, basin and WC
- Large ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin
- Lower floor cloakroom with WC and basin
- Large kitchen-diner with breakfast bar and table, with Bosch 5-plate induction hob and fridge- freezer, Bosch oven and microwave
- Washer / Dryer available located in the garage
- Extremely spacious lounge with ample seating, new high-capacity wood-burning stove, large oak dining table, and 55-inch Smart TV
- Google voice activated sound system, WiFi (1 Gb fibre broadband)
- French doors off lounge to Jacuzzi seven-seater hot tub
- Secure private garden patio, outdoor dining table, seating and Weber charcoal barbeque
- Designated parking for 3 cars only
- One dog is welcome however, you are able to request to bring more by calling us
- Oil central heating with additional Megaflo pressurized hot water/immersion system
- Fuel and power, bed linen and towels included in rent
- Sorry no smoking
- Please Note: No stag, hen or similar parties accepted
- Note; This property only accepts 7 night bookings during July and August
- Note; The hot tub is maintained and serviced by a professional dedicated hot tub company including a water changeover and chemical balance checks between each booking
- Please do not be concerned if the water shade looks unusual, this is simply due to natural iron content in the borehole supply
- The owner confirms that the borehole supply itself is checked as per private water supply requirements
- Shop 3.7 miles, pub 3.4 miles, Kendal 5 miles
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The property
Dragonsfell nestles in a picturesque hamlet in the rolling hills of South Lakeland, with the scenic delights of the Lakes to the west and the Yorkshire Dales National Park less than 5 miles to the east. The historic market town of Kendal – ‘gateway to the Lakes’ - with its shops, bars, restaurants and intriguing passageways is just a ten-minute drive away. Dragonsfell is easily identified by the dragon woodcarving at its garden entrance, its substantial construction oozes rustic character, now updated for the digital age with 1 Gb fibre broadband, a 55-inch smart TV, and Google Nest house management and music facilities, Naturally a genuine Jacuzzi 7-seater hot tub awaits you right outside the back door, alongside the outdoor sitting, dining and play area. Set over three floors, Dragonsfell’s spacious accommodation is a well-equipped retreat for families and friends. After a day of exploring the delights of the Lakes or venturing to the Dales, guests can look forward to unwinding in the large lounge nicknamed ‘the ballroom’, complete with a beamed ceiling, new woodburning stove and a large Smart TV, or perhaps in the large Jacuzzi hot tub just outside its doors. Maybe head to the Bosch-equipped kitchen-diner and dust off the cooking books to whip up a delicious feast using the new 5-plate induction hob, before serving up at the beautiful oak dining table with a bottle of fizz.
Dragonsfell has four bedrooms on the second floor, and a fifth with level access on the ground floor, the very spacious master features a 2000-spring super-king bed, the generously proportioned guest room has a standard double with space for an optional single bed or cot, while the other two bedrooms house twin singles and another double. The family bathroom with shower, tub and basin is also on this floor, on the lower ground floor, the large bedroom has a king-size bed and offers the easiest access for disabled or elderly guests, and a washroom. All bedrooms are presented with fresh white bed linen and most have large built-in wardrobes offering masses of storage for your personal belongings. Move outside and enjoy a morning coffee or an evening tipple on the garden patio, the attractive low-maintenance shrub garden offers comfortable outside dining in spring and summer and has enough space for garden games and for young children to play, the refurbished garden gate has an been fitted with an exterior latch for their safety. Or pop on your walking boots and exploring the local the area, be that five minutes down the valley into a beautiful bluebell wood, or in the opposite direction to reach a scenic skyline. Adventurous souls can venture further afield deep into the National Park, tackling the heights of Scafell Pike or the Langdale Pikes, but the lakeside tranquility of Buttermere or boat hire and trips on the heritage steamers at Ullswater too have their gentler charm. For families with children, the Brockhole leisure park is a must, and keen cyclists can pick up the Sustrans 70 route linking the Lakes and the Dales less than half a mile away from Dragonfell or get over to the renowned Whinlater Forest mountain bike trails. The market town of Kendal is home to your closest amenities, boasting a variety of shopping arcades and plenty of places to eat and drink, including the supermarkets of M&S or Booths (aka ‘the Waitrose of the north’) for grabbing those essentials, visit Kendal Museum and see unique collections of natural history and archaeology, or for a more hands-on experience, explore the ruins of Kendal Castle and see how Kendal life was during the 12th-century. With the natural splendour of the Lake District at your disposal, a holiday at Dragonsfell promises to a memorable one, so come to Dragonsfell and feel the Dragon’s spell, either in the centre of things or far from the madding crowd, as takes your fancy…..
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.
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About the location
KENDAL
Windermere 8 miles.
A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone ruins of 12th century Kendal Castle sit perched on a hill with views over the town. Visit The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, its regular collection holding portraits by Kendal born George Romney and works by Turner and Ruskin, with other exhibitions through its links with the Tate. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its superb Topiary Garden are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay. Kendal itself is ideally placed for exploring South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. With other attractions such as Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life, the fascinating Quaker Tapestry, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Kendal provides a superb base for a relaxing break.
Note: No Stags / Hens or similar groups are permitted at this property
Note: This property only accepts 7 night bookings during July and August
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
