“All as expected in general.”
“Welcome pack” was disappointing only because there was a single packet of biscuits which were broken and only one chocolate sachet for a cottage for four. No fresh milk. However, the tea bags were very welcome as I’d forgotten mine. Hunted around for a welcome note which was eventually found in the middle of a concertina file with instructions on the appliances. Could have been a little more friendly and signed by actual names instead of “the owners”. Apart from these trivialities ...
“Welcome pack” was disappointing only because there was a single packet of biscuits which were broken and only one chocolate sachet for a cottage for four. No fresh milk. However, the tea bags were very welcome as I’d forgotten mine. Hunted around for a welcome note which was eventually found in the middle of a concertina file with instructions on the appliances. Could have been a little more friendly and signed by actual names instead of “the owners”. Apart from these trivialities which were more poignant after a nightmare on the M6, a 200 mile journey and a horrible stressful week at work. A fabulous cottage with a beautiful outlook of the fells. Quiet and isolated. Ideal for walkers. No public buses on this little road which we found out for ourselves. We had a good car so not an issue. Glad I used initiative to bring my own shower mats for safety. Talking of safety, not that I would have used them, but two cast iron casserole pans were located on the top shelf which would have been impossible to handle and reach without steps (available in the cupboard). All the usual kitchen equipment was plentiful. Make sure you book a table at the Queen’s Head in advance of your arrival if you’re planning on going out for a local hot meal when you get there after driving 200 miles, as me and my 86 year old mother were refused a table for two at five thirty pm as it would have been full by six according to the landlady. Fair enough. Booked for Sunday lunch which didn’t disappoint. Super comfortable cottage and beautifully decorated and furnished.
Dear Ms W, thank-you so much for scoring our cottage 94 out of 100.We will work hard to improve further.It was very kind of you to consider Applethwaite a " fabulous cottage with a beautiful outlook of the fells,..... super comfortable and beautifully decorated ", thanks again, the owners Property Owner