Christmas Cottages in the Lake District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Siobhan - Verified booking

  We had such a brilliant stay at Little Winder, the cottage was perfect for us and our little dog.

  We enjoyed walks from the door step, (Including Athur’s Pike and Bonscale Pike) watched the red squirrels playing in the trees from the window and slept peacefully after days of hiking. The location and views from the cottages was superb. The cottage itself has a good sized entrance hall to take off your walking gear and a shared drying room next door to hang anything wet out on the heaters. The Amazon TV was great and we just logged into our Netflix in the evening or watched the free view channels from the comfy sofa. Kitchen had everything we needed to cook tea each night, there isn’t a freezer on its own just a small compartment in the fridge but we only needed ice so no issue for us. The bed was big and comfortable, the shower was compact but lovely and powerful and hot. There was a secure dog field to let the dog off the lead and have a good play. The hosts were brilliant, made sure we had everything we needed and left us a welcome gift which was such a nice touch. We would definitely stay again.

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• Jayne - Verified booking

  We absolutely loved our stay at Abbotts Reading, the properties are all fabulous and ours inside was perfect for what we needed.

  A lovely wooded area for the dog to wander and an added extra of a small dog run was amazing due to our dog not being very good with recall so needs to be on a lead when out. The farmhouse next door has fresh free range eggs which I have to say are superb especially as they are still warm when you get them! Positioning is so close to so many places to visit, the National Trust included which are a must in Cumbria! Although this time of year, a few coffee shops are not open, which means you need to make the most of the local pubs of course - and they are all walkable! I would not hesitate in coming back here, Mark was regularly in touch and onsite so any issues would (I'm sure) have been addressed immediately! See you again soon I'm sure.

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• Elizabeth - Verified booking

  The cottage was freezing on arrival, it took 2 days to warm up.

  There is a slope from the kitchen down to the bathroom and bedrooms, a grab rail is necessary for older people. It’s a long way to the allocated parking space and in the dark it feels uncomfortable. A much better torch is needed or should be suggested to bring with you. There isn’t an outside light, a dusk till dawn light is absolutely necessary. Everything is very low, bed, toilet and sofas. Important information if you are taking an elderly person with you. On a positive note, everything was clean, the towels are lovely and soft. Plenty of hot water. The cottage is tastefully decorated and very much in keeping. A great stay.

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• Richard - Verified booking

  Lovely cottage would not hesitate to recommend .

  . We stayed over Christmas and the cottage was cosy / warm and peaceful . . Pefect for couples or family as had 2 bedrooms . . Liked the fact you could drive up and unpack car before parking in own space . . Also liked the seating arrangement in lounge area . . Actually there was nothing we didn't like . . Christmas day we saw the kingfisher outside the window perched over the pond and after 4 days nearly got the Robin eating out of our hands . . So relaxed we could of stayed longer . . Cartmel is a lovely village minutes away to have a drink / meal and Grange had a lovely park and walk along sea front . .

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• Patrick - Verified booking

  This cottage ticked absolutely every box for us.

  We had a fantastic stay with our two little dogs. It was soooo comfy & relaxing and watching 4 red squirrels munching on their breakfast as we ate ours was just lovely. If you are after a peaceful, quiet stay with the most idyllic view then this is the cottage. At night you can see the lights of Penrith twinkling down the fell. It is magical. Wi fi was brilliant, l know given the peaceful & tranquil setting we shouldn't need it but it was spot on. The owners are easy to contact and very approachable & helpful. The best we have ever stayed in & we will visit again (& again). Liz & Patrick.

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