Thrang View

4.5★

6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

23 Customer Review(s)

Simon
September 2023

“Reading previous reviews and the notes at the cottage, I'm sure little of this will come as a surprise: Smell of sewage - this was revolting.”

The cottage has an air admittance valve fitted on an external soil pipe (which is completely unnecessary - why not extend the stack and top it with a vent?) When the valve sticks, water is syphoned out of one of the sink/bath/shower traps and allows the sewers to vent into the cottage. A competent plumber could sort this quickly - why haven't previous complaints about it lead to any rememdial action? Cleanliness was generally very good but clearly some previous guests couldn't be bothered to ...

The cottage has an air admittance valve fitted on an external soil pipe (which is completely unnecessary - why not extend the stack and top it with a vent?) When the valve sticks, water is syphoned out of one of the sink/bath/shower traps and allows the sewers to vent into the cottage. A competent plumber could sort this quickly - why haven't previous complaints about it lead to any rememdial action? Cleanliness was generally very good but clearly some previous guests couldn't be bothered to clean their dishes - we found crockery with food residues and even crumbs still on them - clearly not a dishwasher issue. Despite previous complaints about the dishwasher we found it worked fine. Heating controls were a little basic. You could save a fortune, and earn some green credentials, but sorting out the heating controls and/or replacing the old storage heaters with a more efficient heating system. And silicone seals were in poor condition - the seal around the bath is completely useless - it needs to be redone with a bath full of water so that the seal doesnt immediately break when there is any weight in the tub. In short, the advice of a good heating engineer and half a day's work from a decent plumber could sort a lot of the problems. At this price point I would expect more notice to be taken of complaints from previous guests - we assumed the historical issues mentioned in past reviews would have been dealt with. Superb location though - a great base for walking in Langdale and good eateries nearby - as well as an excellent village shop.

- Simon, September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We are sorry that you had a problem with the sewage smell. We can now confirm that during a break in bookings the owner has been able to have works done on the property, including changing the ventilation pipe. This has now resolved the problem. We are glad that you did have a good holiday and enjoyed all that the area has to offer. Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner
Michael September 2023

“Property was ideally situated, quiet, well equipped and warm.”

The downside, for us, was a pervasive smell of dogs that the air fresheners could not remove. In addition, on a couple of occasions there was a terrible smell of sewage in the en suite bedroom, which caused us to move rooms. I think the soft furnishings and carpets could really do with a deep clean.

- Michael, September 2023
Jeremy May 2023

“A very comfortable cottage in an amazing location and we look forward to returning in the future.”

We had a great time. Comments which hopefully are useful: Fan in the toilet was not working. We reported this to Lake Lovers but nothing was done and no feedback received. Mirror light in ensuite will not turn off, (not reported). There were no cupboards in the kitchen left empty so we could store food for 5 adults for the week. Disapointed there was no washing up liquid supplied.

- Jeremy, May 2023

Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear of the issue that you found with the toilet fan. We will ask our Maintenance team to take a look. We take all comments on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team. Property Owner
Judy May 2023

“Thrang View was ideal for our family party of six adults and two dogs.”

The views from the beautiful garden were fabulous. The house was very comfortable and well equipped. The parking was more than adequate for our three vehicles. The house is in a lovely position with access to walks and climbing. There is also a nearby shop selling most everything and a pub which allows dogs. We hope to visit this property again.

- Judy, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are pleased to hear that you and your dogs enjoyed your stay! We hope to welcome you back again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team. Property Owner
Margaret May 2023

“Lovely comfy cottage.”

Great walks from door. Garden looking fantastic at this time of the year

- Margaret, May 2023

Thank you for your kind comments, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope that you would come and stay again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team. Property Owner
Peter April 2023

“Thrang View is a comfortable cottage with fabulous views.”

A west facing rear garden makes it perfect for a drink at the end of the day.

- Peter, April 2023

Thank you for your kind comments. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner
Sharon January 2023

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a brilliant location for walking from your doorstep.”

Everything you needed supplied to cater for your needs. Beds were very comfy. Provided own wood for open fire which was great to have on in the evening. Warm property and heating can be boosted if required.

- Sharon, January 2023

Thank you for your kind feedback. We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Thrang View. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
David October 2022

“Wonderful cottage in great location.”

Very well appointed - had everything we needed for a fantastic week. Plenty of scenic low level walks from the front door, and the high fells are only a short drive away. And just a short walk to the nearby pub.

- David, October 2022
Margaret October 2022

“Television stopped working.”

Lakelovers sent out maintenance man quickly and he spent an hour getting it working again. Great service Cosy cottage in wet weather

- Margaret, October 2022
Yvonne July 2022

“This cottage is in an ideal position and was lovely apart from the garden being not secure for our dogs.”

The shed according to a previous tenant had rats and was smelly but we never used it! There was no dustpan and brush. We only found the iron in our final day. The TV needed some more notes to help its use.There were no tea cups. Only mugs and there were only a few mismatched ones. As everything else was high quality this seemed odd.No small .dining knives at all only big ones. The bath had no hand rail which we thought a hazard. Otherwise all super

- Yvonne, July 2022
Sue May 2022

“Lovely property, great views, well maintained garden and ideal location with sunny aspect.”

Kitchen well stocked. Heating/hot water working well. Beds/sofas all comfy. Bathrooms clean. Robust wifi and netflix on the TV! Only niggle for us was the porch entrance space - limited with 4 walkers plus dogs, espec when raining. Note outdoor areas whilst enclosed aren’t fully dog proof so with adjacent road/sheep plus lambs at entrance cattle grid, it meant our dogs needed to be on lead and carefully watched. Bird feeders were a pleasure to fill and watch from the comfy sofas.

- Sue, May 2022
Margaret May 2022

“A lovely comfortable cottage.”

Great walks from the door. May is such a lovely time to visit Lakes and Thrang view is in such an ideal spot to return to after a days walking.

- Margaret, May 2022
Vivien December 2021

“Could be updated a little.”

Hall curtains and kitchen blinds need replacing and ironing board cover. Other than that a lovely comfortable cottage.

- Vivien, December 2021
Chris December 2021

“In addition, our experience of Thrang View this time was disappointing and here are a number of things that need maintenance or attention.”

.. 1. There was a damp smell in the twin bed room which seems to come from damp in the wardrobe that backs on to the en-suite. 2. In the main bedroom there are several damp patches by the window frame. 3. Also in the main bedroom on the en-suite wall there is a damp issue where the plaster is effected and if you brush against the wall you get white dust on you. 4. The en-suite shower shelf is more rust than metal 5. There were cobwebs in the kitchen, lounge and generally everywhere. 6. The flush on the separate toilet is broken. 7. The open fire base is broken. We are disappointed that a property that we have visited many times - as recently as Christmas 2019 - has slipped in standards. Does anyone check on the housekeeping? The Christmas holiday period is not a cheap week and when you spend a long time looking forward to it the last thing you expect is to come away disappointed. We have used Lakelovers many times over the last 25 years and this experience makes us think twice about who we select for a holiday.

- Chris, December 2021

Dear Mr Barnard, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review further to your stay with us at Thrangview; although your comments were disapointing to read. As you have stayed with us for the last 25 years you will be aware of the excellence we strive for and we pride ourselves on the quality of holiday cottages we represent. Had you contacted us during your stay we would have been very happy to attend and investigate and make good what we could for you during your stay. On behalf of Lakelovers who clean and manage the properrty, please accept our sincere apologies for this as on this instance it seems we have fallen short of our usual standard. I have passed your comments to our housekeeping and maintenance team who will investigate and liaise with the owner of the property to ensure that this does not happen again and things are made right. Again, thank you ever so much for taking the time to leave us feedback as it is very valuable for us to continually improve. I do hope this didn'y mar your stay with us too much and we really hope to welcome you again in the future. Kind Regards, Nicola, The Owner Relations Team at Lakelovers Property Owner
Margaret October 2021

“Very comfortable clean cottage Great for walking from the door.”

Autumn trees looking beautiful. Lovely to come back to cottage after a day’s walking.

- Margaret, October 2021
William October 2021

“Had a great week at thrang view lovely location and nice cottage but only one toilet roll in each toilet Would have rebooked for next year but with ridiculous price increases can now take family on walking holiday abroad including flights .”

Once all travel restrictions are removed and stacatioers go abroad the Lake District might return to normal

- William, October 2021
Christine August 2021

“I was very disappointed to see the cost of the property had vastly increased for the same period next year.”

The cottage is comfortable but does not meet enough of my expectations to warrant paying £300 a day for self catering. I was sad to see this property bring priced out of my range. If the cost had remained the same I should have booked again as we love the Langdales. We tried to hoover one day but the stench from the hoover was horrible so we gave up.

- Christine, August 2021
Jane June 2021

“Had a great holiday, the weather was fantastic.”

Lots of great walks straight from the property. Very well stocked shop near by. The garden was lovely very well cared for.

- Jane, June 2021
Mike June 2021

“The overall draw of the cottage at Thrang View was it's location and it was a very comfortable property and we very much enjoyed our stay.”

Of all the holiday cottages we have stayed at I must say it felt like the very last penny was being dragged out of us - toilet roll left with one sheet on it in the toilet with only one spare roll for the week, empty soap dispenser in toilet, no sugar or coffee and about 5 tea bags. Don't expect all-inclusive but these are the very basics that we have always found supplied elsewhere. The TV unit was covered in dust and clearly not cleaned for some time and the porch full of cobwebs. The price of the cottage for the same week in 2022 has increased by 70% so £5 for a few basics isn't much to ask - we don't want to shop for soap and toilet rolls when we're on holiday!

- Mike, June 2021
Sarah May 2021

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

- Sarah, May 2021
Margaret May 2021

“House really clean and welcoming.”

Very comfortable.Excellent walks from the door. A beautiful setting.

- Margaret, May 2021
Johnedwarddouglas May 2021

“The Cottage looks better than in the pictures especially the well kept lawn in the front with table and chairs.”

We were lucky to have some warm periods to enjoy sitting out and admiring the view.. Front gate is handy for getting out to the street. It has spectacular views from every room which exceeded my expectation; homely and warm. Kitchen is fully equipped for 4-6 people comfortably.. 2 bathrooms/showers are very convenient. Chapel Stile is a very good Centre to Langdale Valley - plenty of walks from your front door. All walks are easily managed along the beautiful streams with field and mountain view. Easy walks to Ellterwater ; its village and 2 pubs serving food. There is bus stop and local shop 5-10 minutes walk from the cottage. Easy drive to Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere. Wastwater is well worth the visit too after driving through Langdale Valley and Wrynose Pass with a visit to Blea tarn. Thrang View is so central to what we want to do and see in Lake District. The cottage is very comfortable with spectacular view all around. Handy local shop and pubs. Plenty of walks from your own front door or a local bus stop opposite the cottage. We are looking forward to returning again.. Highly recommend Thrang View.

- Johnedwarddouglas, May 2021
A Fellows Nov -0001

“Great location - very central but quiet, with parking close by.”

Well appointed, everything we needed for a group of 4 adults, nicely furnished, & very comfortable.

- A Fellows, Nov -0001

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Summary

Over 1 floor
3 x bedrooms; 1 x double with ensuite, 1 x double, 1 x twin
House bathroom
Lounge / dining room
Kitchen
Garden
Patio
Private parking
Spectacular views
Open fire
Oil central heating
Electric cooker & hob
Microwave
Dishwasher Washer/dryer
Fridge/freezer
Wi-Fi
Enclosed garden with furniture
Private parking for 3 vehicles
Bed linen and towels provided

The property

A spacious bolthole for groups of up to six, this bungalow is set in a prime location with views over the famous Langdale Valley. In the shadow of Lingmoor Fell, Thrang View is a haven for walkers who can start easy strolls or challenging hikes from the doorstep. Inside, the bungalow is designed to offer maximum comfort and make the best of the unforgettable views. The lounge is full of light and space with a pleasant open fire, a perfect place to hideaway during inclement weather. When the sun's shining, the neatly tended garden is a great place to relax and soak up those glorious Lakeland days! A special retreat in a magical location. Accommodation in detail Entrance over private cattle grid and private parking for 3 cars. Entrance porch with slate floor and space for walking clobber. Entrance hall into superb lounge/ dining room with both bay window and French doors, open fire and TV/DVD. The large kitchen is well-equipped with dishwasher, electric oven and hob. All 3 bedrooms (2 doubles, 1 twin) are beautifully furnished and the one en-suite has a large walk-in shower. Separate house bathroom with shower over bath. The garden is enclosed with patio for evening drinks and al-fresco dining. Location Chapel Stile is a small village in the picturesque Langdale Valley, just 4 miles from Ambleside yet immersed in peaceful, untouched landscapes. Remember to bring your camera for photos of the stunning Langdale Pikes. From your Chapel Stile holiday cottage, a pleasant first outing takes you down the peaceful Langdale Valley road, arriving at the Old Dungeon Ghyll walkers' bar. Here you can sit and marvel at the remote and unspoilt scenery for the first time.You'll also want to bring your walking boots for exploring a wealth of routes, for all abilities and in every direction! These range from a leisurely stroll to Elterwater tarn or challenging routes up the Langdale Pikes themselves. Ambleside is just 4 miles away, a good place to stop and stock up the kitchen. The vibrant village centre boasts attractions of its own; lazing in cafes, visiting historic sites such as the roman fort, or strolling to the shores of Lake Windermere to take a steamer cruise to Bowness or Lakeside. Ambleside tourist information centre is a useful port of call for walking routes, and there are plenty of expert outdoor stores where advice will be on hand. You'll find a handful of excellent Lake District country pubs in the Langdale Valley, serving locally brewed ale and hearty food. If you're looking for a special evening out, why not try the Glass House in Ambleside or seek out the famous Drunken Duck Inn and Restaurant at Outgate?

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

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About the location

LANGDALE

Often referred to as Great Langdale, to distinguish it from nearby Little Langdale, Langdale's name comes from the Old Norse for 'long valley'. Langdale is a u-shaped valley formed by glaciers. It encompasses the two villages of Chapel Stile and Elterwater, as well as the hamlet of High Close. Set in the centre of the Lake District, Langdale is probably best known for its mountains, from the Langdale Pikes – a group of mountains on the northern side of the village – to England’s highest mountain, Scafell Pike. Rock climbers will also love Raven Crag, Gimmer Crag and White Ghyll. There Not surprisingly Langdale is also famous for it’s spectacular views, including Dungeon Ghyll Force Waterfall, Harrison Stickle and Pike of Stickle. it is an extremely popular holiday destination and loved by hikers, climbers, fell runners and lovers of the outdoors in general.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Reading previous reviews and the notes at the cottage, I'm sure little of this will come as a surprise: Smell of sewage - this was revolting.”

“Property was ideally situated, quiet, well equipped and warm.”

“A very comfortable cottage in an amazing location and we look forward to returning in the future.”

“Thrang View was ideal for our family party of six adults and two dogs.”

“Lovely comfy cottage.”

“Thrang View is a comfortable cottage with fabulous views.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a brilliant location for walking from your doorstep.”

“Wonderful cottage in great location.”

“Television stopped working.”

“This cottage is in an ideal position and was lovely apart from the garden being not secure for our dogs.”

“Lovely property, great views, well maintained garden and ideal location with sunny aspect.”

“A lovely comfortable cottage.”

“Could be updated a little.”

“In addition, our experience of Thrang View this time was disappointing and here are a number of things that need maintenance or attention.”

“Very comfortable clean cottage Great for walking from the door.”

“Had a great week at thrang view lovely location and nice cottage but only one toilet roll in each toilet Would have rebooked for next year but with ridiculous price increases can now take family on walking holiday abroad including flights .”

“I was very disappointed to see the cost of the property had vastly increased for the same period next year.”

“Had a great holiday, the weather was fantastic.”

“The overall draw of the cottage at Thrang View was it's location and it was a very comfortable property and we very much enjoyed our stay.”

“A lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

“House really clean and welcoming.”

“The Cottage looks better than in the pictures especially the well kept lawn in the front with table and chairs.”

“Great location - very central but quiet, with parking close by.”

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About the location

LANGDALE