Green Acre | Newby Bridge | The Lake District And Cumbria

Customer rating

4.4★

7 Guests
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Hot tub
Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

Andrea
June 2026

“We have just returned after 4 nights at Green Acre.”

On pulling up to the cottage it looked very scruffy. Weeds all over, around the house and around the hot tub area. Paintwork peeling off the window sills. Inside the cottage, in the living room there is a lovely window seat but sadly the view is totally obscured by a large bush. This needs cutting back, as do other bushes. Blind broken in upstairs bedroom. Mugs chipped. Pillow protectors needed on all pillows. We had problems with the boiler. No hot water at one point, and then intermittent ...

On pulling up to the cottage it looked very scruffy. Weeds all over, around the house and around the hot tub area. Paintwork peeling off the window sills. Inside the cottage, in the living room there is a lovely window seat but sadly the view is totally obscured by a large bush. This needs cutting back, as do other bushes. Blind broken in upstairs bedroom. Mugs chipped. Pillow protectors needed on all pillows. We had problems with the boiler. No hot water at one point, and then intermittent. However, the owner and the handyman tried to fix it. Hot water did come on. The handyman delivered the gas for the BBQ but the gas BBQ needed to be thrown out. The deflectors were rusted and the burners were blocked. We had our BBQ via the oven. Owner not contacted as we had plans the other nights there. Hot tub was lovely, however the chlorinated water took the colour out of my swimsuit. Saying all of this, we enjoyed our stay at Green Acre and would book again. Minor complaints that could easily be rectified. Also, we had a lovely family few days away and we would stay there again. Good garden that our greyhound loved.

- Andrea, June 2026
Julie April 2026

“The property is in a beautiful location but is in need of some attention.”

Below is a list of things that we found disappointing, and for which we have photographs: A broken door and a kitchen worktop in need of attention. Not enough knives for seven guests — only five were provided — meaning we had to drive 10 miles to the nearest shop to purchase additional ones. No key was found for the garage in the drawer where it was stated it would be kept. The BBQ was stored in the garage and was required for a chef we had booked for the Saturday evening. Pillows that are not fit for purpose. Stains on the single room mattress. A ripped mattress upstairs. Mould and a dirty roof in the conservatory. A bee infestation in the upstairs bathroom. The pub and shop are also quite a bit further away than stated in the property description.

- Julie, April 2026

Hi Julie, thanks so much for your comments. Unfortunately this is the first we have heard of any of these issues; if they had been raised at the time we would have made sure to resolve them! The BBQ is indeed stored in the garage during the winter, if we had known we would have taken it out beforehand. I had not heard of any of these other issues from yourselves or other guests. I will make sure to look into them now and remediate any that are causing issues. The location of the pub and shop in the description are from Google maps so unsure where the discrepancy is. Thanks again for staying and please do let us know of any issues during your stay so we can actually fix them!! Property Owner
Karen April 2026

“We were lucky with the weather and the property was in a lovely position with good views and walks from the door.”

There was a for sale sign outside Green Acres and the place was a little unloved. It could of been cleaner but fine as dogs are accepted. The upstairs bedroom in the roof spaces had little headroom, we are not tall, and the blinds were broken, but it was comfortable enough and the bathroom was fine with plenty of hot water. The kitchen was adequate could of done with more cutlery and larger teapot also no corkscrew or bottle opener!! The conservatory was great a lovely space to relax. The garden was steep, as described, great for our dog, but not for the less able. The hottub took ages to warm up and was very chlorinated and difficult to open, at least 2 people required. All in all a good place but could be better.

- Karen, April 2026

Hi Karen, thanks for the feedback. I will make sure the corkscrew / bottle opener are replaced - seems someone has taken them! The blinds are also being replaced. The hot tub does take about 24 hours to warm up because we change the water between guests for hygiene reasons. Same reason with the chlorine! Thanks a lot for staying and you’re welcome back anytime. Property Owner
Mike October 2025

“Very nice property a little tired but that was only downside.”

Unfortunately one of the party had a nasty fall in the entrance due to a poorly designed entrance door frame that was not easily seen in the dark. On the second day another member of the party had a nasty fall on the drive, again in the dark and this resulted in the loss of two teeth, a badly grazed and bruised face, cracked knee cap and damaged ligament needing hospital treatment. I would suggest it is not suitable for disabled people, needs more adequate lighting outside and either a warning sign or some form of action taken regarding the front entrance?

- Mike, October 2025
Jennifer August 2025

“Comfortable property and very responsive owner (sorted an internet issue we raised almost immediately).”

Having stayed at multiple Sykes houses in different areas, the property is not 'five tick' standard in our opinion. Nearly every room had maintenance issues that, when resolved, would add to the overall experience. Bedrooms - blinds broken in 3 out of 4. Bathroom - shower downstairs too hot to use, bath upstairs stained. Kitchen - oven knobs drawn on, fridge is a replacement, broken cabinet doors. Beds and seating areas very comfortable. Nice house overall, just needs a bit of love and attention/repairs!

- Jennifer, August 2025

Hi Jennifer, Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated! It’s been a busy summer and unfortunately this is the first we’re hearing of some of these items. Will absolutely make sure these are rectified in the post Summer break. Thanks again Property Owner
Nicholas July 2025

“Lovely property.”

Perfect for two teenagers and us. Lovely spaces throughout the house to relax. Gorgeous area. Our dog adored the huge enclosed garden. We never saw her. Was a bit upset to find at least 30 cigarette butts all over the garden when we arrived and dried stale food near the bbq area. The bbq was also not clean. We cleaned these up quickly and it didn’t affect our stay. Overall this is a lovely house to stay and explore the lakes. The information folder could maybe do with updating as there were two different paragraphs about what to do with the bins and we weren’t sure which was the correct info. Had a lovely and very friendly juvenile Robin visiting us when we were there and buzzards were spotted in the field opposite.

- Nicholas, July 2025

Thanks Nicholas! So sorry to hear about the cigarette butts; these must have been from the prior guest and we have responded accordingly. Please feel free to come back anytime! Property Owner
Rosie April 2025

“Green Acre is a great property.”

It had everything we needed and in a good location. The beds were comfortable and we would definitely book again.

- Rosie, April 2025

Thank you! We’d love to have you again! Property Owner
Chanel March 2025

“We had a fabulous time at Green Acre, the house is lovely, hot tub was brilliant to enjoy and look out at the views!”

Lots of nature to enjoy and I would say a convenient location to explore The Lakes!

- Chanel, March 2025

Thanks so much for the feedback! Please come back anytime! Property Owner
Peter February 2025

“Greenacres is in a beautiful and private location, the house was as described, and adequate for 6 people, we had a few small issues that were dealt with asap by the owner and his team.”

I would say that a nice property, could become a fantastic place with a bit of investment and TLC. It may also be worth mentioning that the drive needs to be kept clear when approaching the property to enable the sensors to open the gates. Peter Blackwell February 2025

- Peter, February 2025

Thanks Peter! Thank you for the feedback, we have actioned everything you mentioned to us so appreciate you bringing these small items to our attention. Looking forward to welcoming you again soon. Property Owner
Kerry February 2025

“Beautiful property in a stunning location.”

Great base to explore the area from. Very comfy beds, hot tub is well maintained. The kitchen would benefit from a few extra items but nothing crucial. We would definitely come back. The dogs loved the garden too. Owners were very quick to reply on any queries

- Kerry, February 2025

Thanks Kerry! Come back anytime! Property Owner
Jeanette October 2024

“Our holiday at Greenacre Cottage booked through Sykes Cottages was excellent from start to finish.”

It was accurately described in the find your cottage. The quality of soft and hard furnishings were good quality. The beds were very comfortable. Of the 5 adults using the cottage, nobody had a single negative.

- Jeanette, October 2024

Thanks so much Jeanette! Feel free to come back anytime! Property Owner
Jennie September 2024

“Beautiful location and what could be a beautiful property with some more TLC.”

Advert described fast WiFi, we couldn’t get either tv to work with Netflix or Amazon prime internet kept crashing. The house was not the cleanest and everytime you used the shower you could smell drains. The dog from next door came through the hedge each day and left his mess on the patio for us to clean up! Overall needs a bit of attention.

- Jennie, September 2024

Hi Jennie. Thanks for staying at Green Acre! This is the first we are hearing of any of these issues to tell you the truth - if you had let us know sooner we would have remediated as soon as we could! Obviously the property is in a rural neighbourhood so the internet can be spotty at times but in general we have not had any issues with it in the last 12 months so may have just needed a reset. Also please let me know where this dog has come from so I can tell the neighbour because that is unacceptable and the first time I’d heard about this. I will look into the drains and get them cleaned out. Thanks again for staying Property Owner
Susan June 2024

“This is an excellent property,this is the second time we've stayed here and we ...”

This is an excellent property,this is the second time we've stayed here and we all love it ,it's got everything you need for a brilliant holiday,and its lovely and cosy,this our goto holiday home,

- Susan, June 2024
Kathryn June 2024

“So happy we have found Green Acre.”

A lovely property in a peaceful spot, ideal for exploring the southern Lakes. Suited us perfectly for a family gathering for five adults and two dogs. Would definitely return without hesitation.

- Kathryn, June 2024

Thanks so much Kathryn! Don’t hesitate to come back any time! Property Owner
Sarah April 2024

“No welcome pack as promised - not even a pint of milk after a long journey!”

Strange smell when entering property- solved with a plug in air freshener The lounge or conservatory could not accommodate 7 adults to sit comfortably together. Garden needs TLC Bins nearly full on arrival and found previous guests had not used black bags as requested! Overall a nice house and location but not a 5 star!

- Sarah, April 2024

Hi Sarah, Thanks a lot for your feedback. Apologies as we were not aware of any of these issues during your stay or we would have made sure to remediate them. We do provide welcome packs although milk isn’t part of the offer as these days not everyone drinks milk and we wouldn’t want to waste it! I have asked our handyman to investigate the smell that you’ve mentioned ASAP. Usually our guests are able to seat 7 in the conservatory, the sofa seats 4, the armchair is for one and then there are additional chairs for up to 4 more guests. Unfortunately we have no control over how prior guests have left the bins but thanks for bringing this to our attention - we will remediate. Glad you enjoyed the home and location and thanks for staying! Property Owner
Mark April 2024

“Took my Family as Birthday treat, Wife, three boys and 2 girlfriends, 2 dogs.”

3 ample beds to fit the couples and a lovely single. Hot Tub, Barbecue, lounge conservatory Garden. So easily space to go and chill or gather. Blessed by excellent weather unusual according to locals as mostly raining leading up to our week. Dined in First evening and facilities able to cope with a large group cooking from scratch with ample seating courtesy of fine weather and Dining set in the Garden. All the young ones used hot tub at least 2 x a day and boy did they love it. Contacted owner on arrival as could not find key to garage (info needs updating on welcome pack) I was cheeky and asked for a recommendation on good Pub Grub and he didn't disappoint recommending Mason's arms which was a short drive away through some stunning scenery. Kids hooked up their x box simply don't ask me how and the availability of channels and networks was fantastic if you're not a reader. Red Deer, Rabbits, Grouse, Birds Nest in apex of house so entertainment from Cock and Hen coming and going, i even bought some bird seed. Cows in the field opposite and beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Well impressed as you can tell and this was our first foray into a cottage type holiday let. Will definitely visit again 5 Star + for us.

- Mark, April 2024
David April 2024

“Property was very nice, clean and comfortable.”

We had a couple of issues . The main electric gate was intermittent and frustrating as only . There was a smell of vomit emanating from the kitchen area, possibly the drains. We were not able to use the hot tub as it would not heat up, There were no clear instructions and the tub was showing F-fault codes. I messaged to ask for clearer details but unfortunately had no response. Otherwise we enjoyed the cottage, especially the log burner.

- David, April 2024

Hi David, Thanks so much for your feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay. Will make sure we look into the drains immediately and apologies as not sure who you were in touch with as we never received any questions on the hot tub. Glad you enjoyed the stay and all the best, Sami Property Owner
Mohamed February 2024

“Had a delightful stay at Green Acre!”

The location is fantastic—quiet and serene. The cottage is spacious, impeccably clean, and comfortably accommodated our group of 7 for 4 nights. Already looking forward to coming back!

- Mohamed, February 2024

Thank you so much Mohamed, glad you enjoyed it and we’d be happy to have you back anytime!! Property Owner
Andrew October 2023

“Lovely location in the Lake District with nice walks and views nearby.”

We enjoyed using this house as our base for the week. However, we would suggest that the property is a little tired and could do with a general update. Would have rated the house 3.5 stars if available!

- Andrew, October 2023

Hi Andrew, Thanks for coming and staying at Green Acre, and glad you enjoyed your stay. We are closing for the Winter season from November and will be updating and renovating in the meantime. I'll reach out separately to make sure we take into account any particular feedback you had! Thanks Property Owner
Maria October 2023

“The property is in a fabulous location, lovely views of the hills.”

There are 2 separate areas that both have sitting and dining facilities, which allows large families/groups the opportunity to enjoy multiple activities at the same time. The hot tub is kept immaculately clean and in a great position. The owner provided a contact number on arrival and sorted out a minor issue immediately for us. Only point to mention is the information stated the upstairs bedroom would be made up as a super king unless twins were requested, however when we arrived it was set up as twin beds (we would have preferred a super king), so maybe ensure you request your preference either way before you visit.

- Maria, October 2023

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed your stay and feel free to come back anytime :) Property Owner
Sophie June 2023

“Easy to find from postcode and address.”

In a super nice area full of amazing views and walking trails. Favourite part was chilling in the hot tub and being able to see the countryside - super peaceful. House was beautiful and even though there was 7 of us we all had our own space on the property to relax.

- Sophie, June 2023

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review. We’re really glad you had a great time and would love to host you all again anytime!! All the best. Property Owner
Kim December 2022

“Fabulous Christmas break at Green Acres in a lovely spot, very quiet and ...”

Fabulous Christmas break at Green Acres in a lovely spot, very quiet and peaceful with great views, very warm and cosy, great conservatory, loved the garden, very well stocked

- Kim, December 2022
Hayley December 2022

“Lovely property with so much potential.”

Worked well for our family of 6 with our dogs for my daughters 21st and all getting together to celebrate. The accommodation worked so well with the sleeping arrangements and two sitting areas. The garden was great for the dogs and secure whilst they ran and played. It was great to have two working TV's with good access to netflix etc. Great location to walk dogs from the door and travel into the southern lakes. Beautiful panoramic views with a large patio area. We would definitely use this as a base for our yearly get togethers with the family again. It was disappointing that wood was not supplied for the log burners and we believe the owner is addressing this. With a few tweaks we would have given this place 5* - it just needs a few minor issues ironing out first. We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Greenacre.

- Hayley, December 2022

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad you all enjoyed your stay at Green Acre. We are now supplying some wood for the log burner for our guests to use so this wont be an issue going forward. We hope you stay with us again! Property Owner
Steve June 2022

“This was one of the best Holiday Cottages we have ever stayed in.”

It had everything needed for a weeks very happy holiday. I'm sure we will return if we can.

- Steve, June 2022
Jean April 2022

“Green Acre is a lovely dormer bungalow with good views and good road links to different parts of the lake district.”

The large back garden was brilliant and Sooty (our Shih Tzu dog) loved exploring it. The property had excellent facilities; the washing machine and tumble drier were very useful. The fridge seemed to have some water leaking from somewhere. The beds were comfortable but the pillows were a bit hard.

- Jean, April 2022
Ian April 2022

“We had a great stay, albeit too short.”

The location is great and the views spectacular. We did a few nice walks right from the cottage. A big thank you for sorting out a few little issues we had so quickly for us, particularly over the Easter weekend. Would definitely recommend staying here.

- Ian, April 2022
Julie March 2022

“Cottage is situated in a beautiful location with outstanding views, and walks from the door.”

It is convenient to get to from the motorway and main roads, and a godd place to stay if you want to access Lake Windermere without the crowds of Bowness and Windermere. House is cosy, the beds are comfortable, the conservatory making a good family day room. Minor niggles - could have done with better lighting and a softer armchair in the dining/ living room (not easy to seat 4 adults comfortably in the evening) and a teapot and cafetiere would have been good. But this didn't really detract from what was a lovely stay.

- Julie, March 2022
Moishe January 2022

“We had a great time!”

All 7 of us, enjoyed the peace, the comfort & facilities!! Would enjoy coming back again!

- Moishe, January 2022
Suzy October 2021

“Beautiful house set in a peaceful location.”

Well equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay.

- Suzy, October 2021
Stewart August 2021

“It was a lovely cottage with great views very quiet and secluded and with easy access to a wide area of the Lake District.”

Great for families.

- Stewart, August 2021
Andrew July 2021

“The electric gates are slightly unreliable.”

Sometimes they didn’t open or close fully so if you have dog/children they need checking after use. The woods and fells behind the house seem to be well populated by tics, we had to remove several from various parts of our bodies (and the dog) during the stay so you need to check after walking there. Wasn’t a problem for us as we are used to this but inexperienced walkers may not be aware. The house is almost directly under the flight path for the RAF low flying exercises which from our point of view was a great bonus, but those of a nervous disposition might find it a worry We were treated to quite a few fighter jets, a Hercules helicopter and a formation of Osprey VTOL planes as the weather was ideal all week. Although the house is quite close to the main road there was very little traffic noise and the view from the top of the garden is very nice.

- Andrew, July 2021
Clare July 2021

“Green Acre is the perfect pick for break with a small group.”

We had a great weeks holiday with family including 1 grandparent, 4 middle aged adults, one 5 year old plus a small dog. The freedom of 2 eating areas and televisions means you're not living on top of each other and can enjoy the whole cottage together. The patio area and gardens are brilliant with loads of room for adventures and relaxation. Having never stayed in the south lakes (usually stopping at Keswick) we were very impressed with the cottage and surroundings and cant wait to return. Thank you Sami for a lovely holiday!

- Clare, July 2021
Celerino Jr June 2021

“It was an awesome stay.”

Me and my friends were thrilled at the thought of having the whole place to ourselves. Maybe a hot tub would have completed the experience as it is very conducive to having one. There's only one thing that requires attention - the massive couch in the conservatory gave everyone an itch even after our shower. Overall, it's a place we would like to go back to in the future.

- Celerino Jr, June 2021
Samantha June 2021

“We had the most fabulous holiday, Greenacre was such a gorgeously set out home with all the facilities we needed and so comfortable.”

The house was set in a perfect location for us to explore, we cannot wait to come back!

- Samantha, June 2021
Karen May 2021

“Lovely cottage in a lovely rural setting with nice views.”

A good amount of living space and comfortable furniture made for a relaxing stay.

- Karen, May 2021

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Summary

Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be a twin on request), 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
External utility area with washer/dryer
Living/dining room with woodburner and 43 inch Smart TV
Conservatory with large sofa and 60 inch Smart TV.
Two woodburners, one in the lounge and also one in a downstairs bedroom
Property has 2 x Smart TVs (lounge and conservatory) and fast WiFi
Netlfix/iplayer apps etc available, guests will need their own accounts and please do remember to log out before departure
Bed linen and towels inc. Fuel and power inc. in rent (woodburners have logs and firelighters provided but not kindling)
Ample off-road parking for 5 cars (one in garage and four external spaces)
Walking distance to Lake Windermere
Covered external storage for sports equipment
Water sports/hiking/walking/cycling guests all welcome
The property welcomes children but guests would need to bring a cot or highchair for infants
Enclosed garden with lawned area
Hot tub with views across the fields and perfect for looking up at the stars
Patio with a winter picnic bench, in summer the furniture is a dedicated patio set and BBQ
The property welcomes children but guests would need to bring a cot or highchair for infants
Well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.6 miles;pub 0.7 miles

The property

Green Acre is a fabulous, detached dormer bungalow resting within the village of Newby Bridge, Lake District.

Boasting four bedrooms comprised of a zip/link super-king-size, a ground-floor king-size, a ground-floor double and a ground-floor single, this property can sleep up to seven guests.

The bedrooms are served by a bathroom and a ground-floor shower room, whilst the interior is complete with a kitchen, a living/dining room with a woodburning stove, and a conservatory.

An enclosed garden can be found boasting a patio with outdoor seating area, as well as a lawn.

Off-road parking is available for guests.

Green Acre is a spectacular base from which to enjoy an escape to Newby Bridge.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £400.

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About the location

NEWBY BRIDGE

Bowness-on-Windermere 8 miles.

The small village of Newby Bridge takes its name from the five arched stone bridge built in 1651 over the River Leven. The famous Furness Railway, one of Britain's oldest working standard gauge steam railways, runs between Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge. Visit the Lakeside Hotels and enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or enjoy the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats, bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life. Bowness-on-Windermere provides a lovely day out, plus the picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, and admire the views at nearby Gummer's How.

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Reviews & Ratings

“We have just returned after 4 nights at Green Acre.”

“The property is in a beautiful location but is in need of some attention.”

“We were lucky with the weather and the property was in a lovely position with good views and walks from the door.”

“Very nice property a little tired but that was only downside.”

“Comfortable property and very responsive owner (sorted an internet issue we raised almost immediately).”

“Lovely property.”

“Green Acre is a great property.”

“We had a fabulous time at Green Acre, the house is lovely, hot tub was brilliant to enjoy and look out at the views!”

“Greenacres is in a beautiful and private location, the house was as described, and adequate for 6 people, we had a few small issues that were dealt with asap by the owner and his team.”

“Beautiful property in a stunning location.”

“Our holiday at Greenacre Cottage booked through Sykes Cottages was excellent from start to finish.”

“Beautiful location and what could be a beautiful property with some more TLC.”

“This is an excellent property,this is the second time we've stayed here and we ...”

“So happy we have found Green Acre.”

“No welcome pack as promised - not even a pint of milk after a long journey!”

“Took my Family as Birthday treat, Wife, three boys and 2 girlfriends, 2 dogs.”

“Property was very nice, clean and comfortable.”

“Had a delightful stay at Green Acre!”

“Lovely location in the Lake District with nice walks and views nearby.”

“The property is in a fabulous location, lovely views of the hills.”

“Easy to find from postcode and address.”

“Fabulous Christmas break at Green Acres in a lovely spot, very quiet and ...”

“Lovely property with so much potential.”

“This was one of the best Holiday Cottages we have ever stayed in.”

“Green Acre is a lovely dormer bungalow with good views and good road links to different parts of the lake district.”

“We had a great stay, albeit too short.”

“Cottage is situated in a beautiful location with outstanding views, and walks from the door.”

“We had a great time!”

“Beautiful house set in a peaceful location.”

“It was a lovely cottage with great views very quiet and secluded and with easy access to a wide area of the Lake District.”

“The electric gates are slightly unreliable.”

“Green Acre is the perfect pick for break with a small group.”

“It was an awesome stay.”

“We had the most fabulous holiday, Greenacre was such a gorgeously set out home with all the facilities we needed and so comfortable.”

“Lovely cottage in a lovely rural setting with nice views.”

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About the location

NEWBY BRIDGE