Dog Friendly Cottages in Caldbeck

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Stuart - Verified booking

  A tastefully renovated property in a quiet village located in the North Western fells of the Lake District.

  Equally convenient for the City of Carlisle, the Solway Coast and the Northern Lake District, there are plenty of places to visit. Tastefully modernised, this stone cottage is comfortable and clean with ample provision of appliances and extras. We were surprised at the volume of cleaning products left for our use. We brought our own alcohol-based cleaners but these were only used initially since the obvious cleanliness gave us the confidence and comfort that we feared may not be evident. Whilst over and above our expectations in many aspects, there are some minor issues which are easily overcome...bring a torch for the dark nights as the steps up to the cottage are dark and would benefit from, say, solar lighting. If you struggle with steps, there are 17 to contend with to gain entry and the top 5 can be slippery when wet. The property Information Book is comprehensive and a ‘must read’ when you arrive (in the cabinet drawer in the lounge). Maybe the bedding duvets could be a higher tog rating or hadn’t been changed from Summer rating when we arrived in early October although we weren’t too cold and never felt the need to use the wood burner. Previous mentions re the sofas are correct...not that comfortable but, nevertheless, functional Overall, nothing would dissuade us from a return visit should the opportunity arise and we have no hesitation in recommending this cottage to others.

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• Dawn - Verified booking

  After reading a previous guests feedback from August, I was a little anxious in case the cottage wasn’t clean but it was generally in good order.

  Just a little attention needed to cleaning the washing machine drawer and windowsills but there were plenty antibacterial sprays and cleaning materials around the cottage. The kitchen has every utensil you could possibly need but I would bin the rice and HP sauce left by previous visitors, as they look past their sell by date and not hygienic. Great views from the living room across the hills and the village is very peaceful. We didn’t use the log burner as the storage heaters were pre set to take the chill off the cottage. My only gripes were that the sofas are in desperate need of having new foam in the base cushions and are very uncomfortable to sit on. I had to get my pillows from the bedroom to use. Also the WIFI was an issue. It’s a restricted monthly supply of 60GB and renewed the week after our stay , so by Tuesday morning we were without Broadband! The pub next door is small and characterful and Mark and his assistant are superb hosts. But I would recommend reserving a table if you want to eat there , or you may not get a table. They take food orders until 7.30pm and the pub generally closes around 9.30pm depending on how full it is. All in all, an enjoyable break but a few adjustments to the facilities would make all the difference.

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• Anna - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay at Mousehole Cottage.

  In a beautiful and tranquil, rural location, it's close to amenities while still enabling the feeling of getting away from it all. We received a warm welcome, and felt every detail has been thoughtfully considered, from milk in the fridge to spare dog bowls and poop bags, dishwasher tablets to plenty of reading matter. The property was beautifully clean and we really appreciate use of the agility course too - our 12 year old dog needed to let off some steam in the cooler evenings! The poultry onsite definitely added an extra layer of personality to the stay and it's lovely to see them ambling around and occasionally coming to say hello. The locals are all friendly too, from the local shop to the pub, we felt very at home. Would definitely book again, we highly recommend!

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• John - Verified booking

  Had a very peaceful Christmas in a gem of a cottage which was clean, very warm, comfortable and in the ideal rural setting.

  The peace and quiet was greatly appreciated, the travel instructions were spot on and the on site parking a great advantage. The village shop in Armathwaite is superbly well stocked and the staff friendly and helpful. The countryside surrounding the cottage offers much to explore - woodland, riverside walks and many interesting villages, not forgetting the historic and beautiful Settle to Carlisle railway. A lot to investigate further for a future visit. Thanks to Nick and family and the others on site that we met for the friendly welcome and for making our Christmas break so memorable. Hope to meet with you all again. Kind regards, John, Susan and Lyndsay Stanton, Felton, Northumberland.

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• Jo - Verified booking

  Mousehole cottage was just perfect for us and our 2 dogs.

  It was very well equipped with everything you need. It was clean, beds were comfy, generous amount of towels and the garden is completely secure for the dogs, good fencing all the way around. An added bonus is a securely fenced paddock so you can let your dogs run- this is sheep country so the opportunities to let your dogs off when you are out for the day are limited, having the paddock was just brilliant. The location is great , very quiet but only a mile from the village with 2 pubs and a shop and easy access to A6 and M6 making it very central for exploring this area. Owner was very friendly and lives on site but left you to it. We would recommend this cottage and we would go back again.

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