Mulberry Cottage

3.7★

3 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

23 Customer Review(s)

Kathryn
September 2023

“Very clean cottage, spacious and in a great location.”

Stavely is a wonderful village. Perfect cottage for a short stay. Kitchen equipment is adequate but lacks some touches which other cottages offer. Narrow staircase to upstairs and low beam to be careful of if you are tall.

Stavely is a wonderful village. Perfect cottage for a short stay. Kitchen equipment is adequate but lacks some touches which other cottages offer. Narrow staircase to upstairs and low beam to be careful of if you are tall.

- Kathryn, September 2023
Steve September 2023

“Lovely cottage well maintained and comfortable in an excellent location in the village.”

Excellent local train & bus service close by as well as lovely walking area.

- Steve, September 2023
Elizabeth August 2023

“Unfortunately we spent the first 2 hours cleaning.”

...had it nog been a Bank Holiday weekend we would have sourced alternative accommodation. Entering the cottage an obnoxious odour was prevalent. The kitchen bin and cupboard in the lounge were unbelievably horrendous. Hand rails on stairs were filthy. Double mattress stained. Broken slat on bed. Mirror glass fell out when touched. Carpet on stairs and bedroom heavily stained. Welcome pack contained 3 bin bags & dishwasher tablets....no dishwasher! We removed smelly cushions and cleaned sofas before we could sit down. Musty cushions on both beds. I never leave negative comments but in this case I felt compelled to do so. I have photographic evidence.

- Elizabeth, August 2023
Christopher August 2023

“Excellent cottage.”

Very few faults

- Christopher, August 2023
Claire July 2023

“Great location first and foremost!”

Terrible smell upon entering the cottage.... this was due to the red carpet in front of the wood burning stove, so this was removed and stored under the stairs for the duration of the stay. Cleanliness could be better; valve only just balancing on radiator in kitchen; hairline crack around one of the mugs and the fact that there was only one loo roll, no hand-wash in the bathroom and no wood for the wood burner was disappointing, also that there was no external space to the rear and the front of the property was not gated/fenced. The upstairs of the property was clean, but the bathroom could be better designed. If it were not for the great location, I think we would have been very disappointed. I'd say clean the downstairs and remove long lying dust and ensure that rugs are clean, so the first impression is not a bad smell and questioning of cleanliness!

- Claire, July 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear to hear of the issues that you experienced with the cleanliness of the property, and we will ask our Housekeeping Team to ensure that our high standards continue to be met. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
David July 2023

“Despite having a dog ourselves the cottage did smell of dog eg cushions and rugs which could have easily been cleaned/shampoo’d.”

No cleaning chemicals or disinfectants left in the cottage and one toilet roll !! The stair and bedroom carpet really does need replacing. Great that the lounge is ceramic tiles so easy to keep clean. Otherwise the cottage is fine.

- David, July 2023

Thank you for your comments. We are sorry to hear of the issue that you experienced with the smell of dog. We will ask our Housekeeping Team to look into this. We take your comments on board. Thank you - The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Mike July 2023

“Location was very good , cottage was clean but a bit tired and parking was at times a struggle but was aloud to use car park across road from 5:30pm but had to move again before 8:30 am.”

- Mike, July 2023
Patricia June 2023

“The cottage itself was fine except the small bathroom which in our opinion is dangerous because I had a bad fall by catching my right foot on the step in front of where the wash basin is.”

I fell between the wash basin and the toilet. I have 2 replacement hips and 2 replacement knees and therefore falling on hard tiled floor is not a good thing to do. I have bad bruising to my right knee just bekow the kneecap,a small bruise on my right hip and also my right shoulder. I was unable to get up so my Son had to pick me up. There are no warning signs and a very small gap between the shower toilet and wash basin to get through. I feel it is the right thing to complain as I wouldn t like anyone else to suffer the same fate whether they be young or elderly. We have stayed at Sykes cottages before a few times and can say we have never had any complaints before.

- Patricia, June 2023
Alexandra April 2023

“Great place to stay in the Lake District.”

Staveley is a perfect village with Cafés, supermarket, fish and chips Shop, fantastic ice cream shop and perfect for travelling without car. We spent 6 days at Mullberry Cottage. It was perfect for us as familiy with our 6 year old son.

- Alexandra, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Jon October 2022

“Great little cottage in a great little village.”

- Jon, October 2022
Karen July 2022

“The lightbulb upstairs hallway is missing; the outside light is no longer there; a lot of the crockery has chips; there isn’t enough crockery (having stayed before we brought our own; we bought mugs and plates and left them there a few visits ago for future visitors; the pillows are stained and some of the cushion covers need replacing (some have holes); the filter in the hood fell out when we tried to use it (it is also extremely dirty); the kitchen area needs a deep clean.”

The walls need a lick of paint. I have stayed here four times and still do not understand why there is only one toilet roll supplied for a weeks stay. We were supplied with dishwasher tablets, yet there is no dishwasher and what is needed is washing up liquid, which is not supplied. Having said this the bed sheets were spotless; the bathroom was very clean and the furniture upstairs is of an excellent standard. We noticed there is a new oven and hob and sideboard which makes a huge difference. We will probably stay here again but the property is starting to look ‘grubby’ and if an alternative near Staveley becomes available we will choose this over mulberry cottage. Hopefully, the cottage will get the attention it deserves because Staveley is wonderful and the cottage can be perfect.

- Karen, July 2022
Lynn June 2022

“The cottage was generally clean and tidy although as I was cleaning up before our departure I found food debris under the sofa that was not dropped by us (as we had not eaten pringles!”

) There is a common complaint that the oven was missing the temperature numbers but it is good to be able to say that this has been rectified with a new oven. Unfortunately, the other common complaint of not enough toilet rolls has not been addressed and it would be an easy fix to supply a second toilet roll. The double mattress is getting quite 'tired' and was fairly uncomfortable and as such I didn't sleep very well. The two sofas are also quite small and uncomfortable as well as also being well worn. But the location is very good indeed, the chippy over the road is excellent and there are good pubs not very far away. I looked on Google Earth and noticed that there was an open recreation park close by so I thought that would be a great place to 'play ball' with our labrador but unfortunately there are signs up that say that dogs must be kept on a lead so our dog walks ended up along public footpaths which were still enjoyable but didn't involve too much running after a ball. All in all a reasonable cottage in a lovely little village.

- Lynn, June 2022
Dale December 2021

“Our 2nd stay at this cottage and we had a thoroughly lovely time.”

Perfect for two plus a four legged friend. Quiet in excellent location, for shop, chippy and brewery. An ideal base for walking and exploring the area. Will definitely return spring/summer 2022 Thank you

- Dale, December 2021
Ruth November 2021

“Thanks to Sykes and the owner for accommodating us at short notice when we needed to move out of home due to Storm Arwen.”

We found the cottage to be cosy, warm, well equipped and in a good location. The beds were very comfy. As cottage owners ourselves we understand the effort that goes into the upkeep and maintenance. We enjoyed staying at Mulberry Cottage - thank you.

- Ruth, November 2021
Dale September 2021

“We had an enjoyable stay here.”

The lounge area is nice with log burner. The kitchen has everything required and someone has obviously scrubbed off the settings on the oven etc however there are instructions which clearly show how to use the settings, so it’s easy to work out. There are plenty of utensils available. The bedrooms are well appointed. The only criticisms are that the stair carpet is stained and in need of replacement and the shower was not very clean especially around the grouting. We found it was situated in an ideal spot near the chippy and hawks head brewery and not too far from the Eagle and child pub. Great for walks to kentmere and beyond and ideal to pop down to Windermere or Kendal. Check opening times of the chippy, brewery and pub before going though

- Dale, September 2021
Tim September 2021

“We found dirty crockery, a filfthy grill pan, a cooker that you couldn't read the dials of, stained carpets, cobwebs, one TV that didn't work, haphazard parking, no rear access, a minuscule front garden, no way of shutting the ground from first floors off and a minuscule shower which was nigh on impossible to use to clean a dog (& this was supposed to be a dog friendly cottage!”

!). We complained via email on the Sunday am, and got a response offering a re-clean on the Mon am. We had already cleaned ourselves & there was no point. We were told compensation would be looked into.... nothing more heard. We phoned on Friday, we were told that nothing re compensation had been noted but they would come back to us. We got email confirmation of this, but nothing more has been heard. In our opinion this cottage has been oversold (ie facilities ramped up better than they actually are) at an inflated price & then customer service is unreliable, or non-existent. If you read the Cottage comments book, we are not the first to raise many of these points. Right at this moment, we certainly would not go back to this cottage, we probably would not use Sykes Cottages again & we certainly would not recommend you to others. The phrase "Ignored & ripped off" springs to mind. Put your house in order if you want repeat business!

- Tim, September 2021
Heather August 2021

“Cottage of contrasts, lovely sash windows, doors etc, however oven so old no ...”

Cottage of contrasts, lovely sash windows, doors etc, however oven so old no numbers left on dial so no idea of temperature, stair carpet badly stained and walls in need of painting, single bed mattress and bedding badly stained, cottage for 2 nights charged at a premium so felt although we made it a lovely stay, cottage in lovely location , was very over priced

- Heather, August 2021
Natasha August 2021

“This is the 2nd year we’ve stayed in Mulberry Cottage in Staveley.”

It’s a comfortable and well placed cottage away from the busier tourist areas. It’s dog friendly. Staveley itself is a lovely village with amenities for good food and drink.

- Natasha, August 2021
Karen July 2021

“Fantastic location, lovely cottage.”

Has everything you need for a week. Have stayed here twice now, however, I noticed the property, although had been suitably cleaned, the coasters in the bedroom had coffee stains on them and some of the cups weren’t completely clean. Small issue, and things get missed . Would be nice to perhaps have salt/pepper and maybe a few more loo rolls, we were left with just one roll, which for a week is not enough. The wood burner was missing the door so we couldn’t use it, and the downstairs radiator still doesnt work. Having said that, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. It’s a lovely cottage, lovely village and a fantastic location.

- Karen, July 2021
Anthony July 2021

“Your administration is clearly not up to scratch as you have asked for feedback ...”

Your administration is clearly not up to scratch as you have asked for feedback despite there being an open investigation into a complaint over cleanliness and accuracy of property description COR-223229-CF refers

- Anthony, July 2021
Claire June 2021

“Lovely cottage.”

Surprisingly roomy downstairs. Parking wise, there is a car park for an office across from the property which the neighbour said we could park in from 5.30 pm to 8.30 am which was useful if we couldn't find a space on the road outside the property at anytime. Staveley is a lovely village and a very short walk took us too the Eagle and Child pub where we enjoyed sitting out in the pub garden by the side of a stream. We also visited Wilf's cafe for breakfast, again only a short walk from the cottage. The location was very convenient for visiting places around the Lakes. We would thoroughly recommend the cottage and will certainly visit again.

- Claire, June 2021
Wendy May 2021

“Mulberry Cottage is in Staveley, shout it from the roof tops.”

The walks, The Eagle and Child, Hawkshead Brewery, Wilks, More? and il meglio del gelato, literally a stone's throw away. Oh and fish and chips are available just walk across the tiny bridge and you're there. The walks are absolutely phenonmenal but I only know this because I met up with locals. I know you all take your surroundings for granted, as I do here in London or did until Lockdown took away my reason for being in this urban place, however you undersell your incredible place. Please know if you're reading this that this is a retreat with a back drop and fresh air and all the above.

- Wendy, May 2021
James May 2021

“Fantastic location, delightful village with stunning surrounding views and lovely walks.”

Cottage was nice and did provide us with all our basic needs in a delightful setting; however we did feel the cottage would benefit from a little re-vamp as fixtures and fittings were a little tired and worn and this did make it appear not as clean as we would have liked. We also had a dog and as a dog friendly advertised stay it was a shame not to have access to a secure outside rear garden or space.

- James, May 2021

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Summary

2 bedrooms: 1 x king size room, 1 x single room, 1 x shower room with cubicle, basin and wc
Sitting room
Kitchen/dining area.
Gas central heating
Multi fuel stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV, DVD, CD, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
On street parking
Bench seating to front of cottage
One pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking.

The property

Nestled along a short terrace within the conservation area of this quiet, Lakeland village,that Dorothy Wordsworth considered to be a place she dearly loved to think of, Mulberry Cottage provides a most welcome retreat and holiday destination within this traditional community where you'll find the butchers, the bakers and yes, even a candlestick maker and is ideal for the smaller party, be it a couple, small family and your dog. Easy access to the busier resorts of Windermere and Bowness is readily available by way of a short train journey from the village station or open top bus ride, both just a short stroll from the door of the cottage. The Dales Way walkers amongst you will appreciate what's referred to as one of the best section of the route whilst outdoor enthusiasts will revel in the numerous 'on the doorstep' opportunities to explore the beautiful Kentmere Valley. The level streets of Staveley are lined with an interesting selection of artisan crafts, art galleries, coffee shops and hostelries and at the very heart of this thriving village lies the remains of a medieval church, now a clock tower and listed building Food lovers will delight in Staveley's exceptional culinary offering from an award winning chippy to the establishments located in the Mill Yard; home to More? Artisan Bakery, the popular walker's café 'Wilf's' and the award winning Hawkshead Brewery and Beer Hall where you'll often find live music evening in the main bar area. Mulberry Cottage offers very comfortable, open plan living to the ground floor with deep cushioned sofas arranged around a warming multi fuel stove, facilities to include colour TV, DVD, CD hifi and of course, that all important WiFi access. The kitchen dining room offers breakfast bar seating but a traditional dining table is also provided for more formal dinners, the kitchen offering an electric oven and hob, washer/drier, fridge, freezer and microwave. The first floor accommodation offers a spacious kingsize bedroom with solid pine furnishings, colour TV and window seating and a further single bedroom to the rear. Both bedrooms share a rather neat and ingeniously designed shower room with cubicle, handbasin and wc. Outside, strategically placed bench seating, big enough for two is just the spot to perch and enjoy a cuppa whilst reading the Sunday papers. There is roadside parking readily available directly outside the property and further on street parking nearby.

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

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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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Very clean cottage, spacious and in a great location.”

“Lovely cottage well maintained and comfortable in an excellent location in the village.”

“Unfortunately we spent the first 2 hours cleaning.”

“Excellent cottage.”

“Great location first and foremost!”

“Despite having a dog ourselves the cottage did smell of dog eg cushions and rugs which could have easily been cleaned/shampoo’d.”

“Location was very good , cottage was clean but a bit tired and parking was at times a struggle but was aloud to use car park across road from 5:30pm but had to move again before 8:30 am.”

“The cottage itself was fine except the small bathroom which in our opinion is dangerous because I had a bad fall by catching my right foot on the step in front of where the wash basin is.”

“Great place to stay in the Lake District.”

“Great little cottage in a great little village.”

“The cottage was generally clean and tidy although as I was cleaning up before our departure I found food debris under the sofa that was not dropped by us (as we had not eaten pringles!”

“Our 2nd stay at this cottage and we had a thoroughly lovely time.”

“Thanks to Sykes and the owner for accommodating us at short notice when we needed to move out of home due to Storm Arwen.”

“We had an enjoyable stay here.”

“Cottage of contrasts, lovely sash windows, doors etc, however oven so old no ...”

“This is the 2nd year we’ve stayed in Mulberry Cottage in Staveley.”

“Fantastic location, lovely cottage.”

“Your administration is clearly not up to scratch as you have asked for feedback ...”

“Lovely cottage.”