Scale Force

4.8★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

7 Customer Review(s)

Peter
August 2024

“Lovely cottage in amazing location.”

- Peter, August 2024
Howard June 2024

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location.”

Extremely well equipped. Would definitely recommend and it is on our shortlist of Lakeland properties to return to. Could I suggest that someone update the information folders in the cottage. Some of the leaflets seem to be out of date. Bins - we put them all out, as requested, on the Monday. The household waste was emptied, but not the others. We left them out as per the information folder - it said that because of the binmen strike they may come on another day. They were full to the top, so hadn't been emptied in some time. We really weren't sure what to do for the best. Other than that, it was a fantastic four days and we now feel totally rejuvenated!

- Howard, June 2024

Thanks so much for your lovely review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We will take on board your comments regarding the information leaflets and renew these asap. We do try and update them on a regular basis. Apologies for the issues with the bins. As you say, industrial action means they have not been emptied on every occasion over the summer and appreciate you making the effort to put them out. Hopefully, this will now be resolved. Property Owner
Jim December 2023

“The property was excellent, well equipped, well maintained and nicely decorated for Christmas.”

Beds were comfortable. We did have to override the central heating schedule a fair bit to keep it warm enough during the day (the weather kept us inside a lot). The bottle of wine left for us was an unexpected pleasant surprise, thankyou. We were mildly disappointed at the cleanliness of some of the kitchen equipment - glasses and pans that really needed washing before use and at the half used pint of (sour) milk dated BB 30th Nov that had been left in the fridge. We’d also enquired specifically about logs and been told that there had been a recent delivery and would be plenty for the week. In fact the recent delivery was coal and there were only a handful of logs. This meant we had to make a trip out to buy four bags of logs and a box of kindling as we specifically did not want to burn too much coal. We enjoyed our holiday and expect that we might rebook in the future. Thankyou !

- Jim, December 2023

Thanks so much for your review and the feedback. Sorry you had to override the general hearing settings- we have the heating set to a minimum, but there is the option for guests to change the settings if necessary, so we’re glad you were able to do this. We’re sorry you were given incorrect information regarding the arrangements for logs- we supply all coal for guests, but logs are not included as part of the rental. We will ensure the agent is aware of this. Sorry that some of the kitchen equipment was not completely clean and that milk had been left in the fridge- this must have been an unfortunate oversight. We would certainly love for you to return in the future. Property Owner
Roger September 2023

“The downpipe from the rear gutter, outside the rear upstairs bedroom is blocked and as a consequence water is overflowing and splashing down the wall.”

The wall light nearest to the front door is prone to bouts of flickering, which suggests a loose collection. One light bulb in the ceiling of the kitchen area needs to be replaced.

- Roger, September 2023

Thank you very much for letting us know about these matters. This helps us keep on top of maintenance. Unfortunately, at this time of year the falling leaves to tend to block the gutters!! As soon as we were notified we arranged for the gutter to be cleared and we have also booked in for the electrics to be sorted. Once again thanks for the feedback. We hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Frances July 2023

“We were very happy with the cottage, the only thing that seemed not to work perfectly were the waste bins…other people seemed to use our plastics bin for their general waste!”

Perhaps some more prominent reminders of where to put what are needed in the other cottages as well. Thank you for letting us this very well equipped cottage!

- Frances, July 2023

We're so pleased to hear you were happy with the cottage. Yes, the waste bins have been a bit of a challenge lately and this is partly due to strikes by the local council, but it sounds like we need to let the neighbours know about sign-posting for their recycling bins as well. Thanks very much for letting us know. We hope you'll visit the cottage again soon, as it's always lovely to welcome guests back. Property Owner
Daniel July 2023

“Fantastic property in a superb location.”

Everything ran like clockwork

- Daniel, July 2023

Thank you for your feedback, we are glad that you had a lovely holiday and that the area was enjoyable. Lakes Cottage Holidays Owner Relations Property Owner
Peter May 2023

“Lovely cottage.”

Facilities top notch. Beautiful location. Owner extremely helpful and accommodating as I was looking to stay an extra night. More outside space would have been nice given we had exceptionally nice weather! Would come back to this cottage. Thank you.

- Peter, May 2023

Thank you for your lovely feedback, we’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We’re planning to create an outdoor relaxation and dining space in the private garden at the rear, so would love it if you returned to test it out. Hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner

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Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x ground-floor bunk
Bathroom with under-floor heating, bath, walk-in shower, hand held shower, basin and WC
Shower room with under-floor heating, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer
dining area and sitting area with open fire.
Gas central heating
Smart TV and super-fast WiFi
Fue & power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Ample off-road parking
Shared rear courtyard and front area with bench
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 7.6 miles, pub 1.5 miles
Note: Though the property has ground-floor accommodation, the beds are bunk beds, please consider this when booking
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Note: Rear garden is steep, it may not be suitable for all ages.

The property

Keswick 7.9 miles. Scale Force is a delightful mid-terrace cottage in the Lake District National Park's Seatoller, Cumbria. This property offers a wonderful hideaway for a family or group of friends wishing to explore the area. Park-up before entering the property, passing a charming bench where you can listen to the babbling river that runs past the cottage. Step inside to find the open-plan living space and social core of the home, with a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. Cook up a storm in the kitchen for the family to enjoy at the table for six, then move through the space and enjoy a film on the Smart TV while the fire flickers. Choose from three well-appointed bedrooms when it is time to rest, including a king-size master with river and countryside views and a twin, both served by a bathroom. Back on the ground floor, the remaining bunk room is ideal for children or friends, and you will also find an additional shower room, completing the cottage's interior. This location has plenty to do when you want to explore; the Lake District National Park is popular for hiking, cycling, and watersports so there is something for everyone. Buttermere Lake and Derwent Water are a short drive away and provide spectacular views, lakeside walks, and you can even get out onto the water with a kayak rental. Visit Keswick, a thriving nearby town where you can visit the Keswick Museum and find plenty of stores and restaurants to stock up on basics and pamper your loved ones. Further afield, The Puzzling Place offers mind-bending interactive exhibitions and Brockhole on Windermere makes a fabulous, family-friendly day out. Scale Force is a lovely cottage for a family trip to the lakes.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

ROSTHWAITE

Keswick 6.5 miles.

The pretty village of Rosthwaite is situated in the Borrowdale area of the stunning Lake District National Park. The village, surrounded by fells and meadows offers a pub, shop and tea room. You’ll be delighted with the location - just driving up the Borrowdale Valley past Lake Derwentwater is sure to please, and once you arrive in Rosthwaite you will be charmed by the traditional Lakeland cottages. Within driving distance is the town of Keswick, which boasts a number of shops and restaurants, along with miniature golf, parks, the Pencil Museum and the famous Theatre by the Lake. With Derwent Water and Honister Pass close by, the village is an ideal base for walkers and cyclists, and is in a superb location to discover all of the Lake District.

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Seatoller near Rosthwaite, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1110189)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely cottage in amazing location.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful, peaceful location.”

“The property was excellent, well equipped, well maintained and nicely decorated for Christmas.”

“The downpipe from the rear gutter, outside the rear upstairs bedroom is blocked and as a consequence water is overflowing and splashing down the wall.”

“We were very happy with the cottage, the only thing that seemed not to work perfectly were the waste bins…other people seemed to use our plastics bin for their general waste!”

“Fantastic property in a superb location.”

“Lovely cottage.”

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ROSTHWAITE