Dog Friendly Cottages in Eskdale

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Kirsty - Verified booking

  We booked Bank End Barn for a family Christmas, 5 adults, 3 children and 3 dogs.

  We had a fantastic stay, the accommodation was lovely, stunning views and had so many personal touches such as a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations, which made it even more special and welcoming. The bedrooms were all very comfortable and everywhere was clean and tidy. The kitchen had everything we could have possibly needed and we were able to cook Christmas dinner for 8 of us without an issue. Having the whole family sitting around the beautiful kitchen table on Christmas Day was just perfect. The hot tub was another highlight and was enjoyed by both the adults and kids. The dogs also had fun swimming in the stream at the bottom of the garden. One thing to note is that the property is spread across 3 floors, the kitchen and living room is on the ground floor and the bedrooms and bathrooms are on the upper floor, and lower ground floor. One member of our family has mobility issues and getting up and down stairs can be a problem, although they managed for the duration of our stay, it is worth noting that although in the facilities list it states that there is a ground floor bedroom, which is why we booked the property, this is not actually the case. Even so it was just a minor issue and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

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• Andrina - Verified booking

  We visited as a family of 8, between 1 year and 53 years, both male and female.

  Staying a week, we were lucky enough to have fantastic weather. The house is well situated on a small hill, with super views. The gardens are nice and child friendly. Over all we found the house poorly maintained and it could have been cleaner. There were lots of cobwebs and the furniture is well worn. The kitchen has been very well used and its well past the stage that it should be upgraded. There was some Engagement confetti beside the TV unit, which I do not think was left there this month. When you sit on the upstairs toilet in the shower room, it slips to the side. General finishes around the showers, sinks and bath have mould and is coming away at parts. The hot tub or should I say the hot bath, is like other things in the house past its best. Only one jet works, which means its more like a hot bath than a hot tub/spa. The house is handy for all areas in the south of the Lake District, however, its a bit of a drive to Bowness and Windermere. The description mentions 15 minutes then 25 minutes, which may be achievable as the crow flies. However, on about three occasions the fastest it took us was 40 minutes.

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• Rebekah - Verified booking

  The cottage was as described.

  However I think a floor plan would be handy. We had a part of 9 here from all ages, it was difficult to organise rooms without a floor plan provided as the bathrooms were need to be pointed out on the top and lower floor for out elderly family member who struggled with the stairs after having dinner in kitcken. The place could have been cleaner with covid. The description could have been clearer as it mentioned a high or cd player and dvds for us to watch, however, these items were removed due to covid but board games that could have been used by anyone were left. We took cds with us but no cd player which was very disappointing, if it was mentioned before hand we would have brought one. Over all with everything being said I had a great holiday and the views from the hot tub were amazing! I'd recommend but not to anyone taking an elderly family member due to toilet and bathroom issues only. The beds were comfy and the sofas. Maybe small cushions for the dining room chairs (slightly uncomfortable after a while). Thank you for a great stay!

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• Debbie - Verified booking

  Just returned from a week in this lovely cottage celebrating my husbands 60th Birthday.

  There was plenty of room for 7 adults and 2 dogs. The cottage had everything we needed to make it home from home. There was a slight hiccup when we first arrived with twin beds not being connected to make a Super King. I contacted Sykes Cottages at 5.55pm (when we arrived), they contacted the owner straight away, and called me back. By 6.20 the owner arrived, stripped the beds, and made into a super king! We were happy to wait until the next day, but nothing was too much trouble. Excellent service throughout. We visited Silecroft Beach and also many areas around the Lakes. Perfect location to explore the Western Lakes and Coastal paths. I feel the cottage would benefit from having access to the back of the house to take off muddy boots and coats and leave downstairs rather than stepping through the front door onto a lovely carpet. Would definitely recommend this cottage for a relaxing holiday with lovely views, clear skies to see the stars, and hot tub to top it all off!

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• Sharon - Verified booking

  We stayed in the house for Christmas with our mother, children and grandchildren, 7 adults, 4 children and a baby.

  The house was spotlessly clean. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed to cook a full Christmas dinner. The host even provided Christmas tablecloths, oven gloves and tea towels. The house was decorated for Christmas, including a Christmas tree. The beds were really comfortable. The lounge was a great size for 11 people to all sit together. There was a smart TV so we could watch Christmas films together. There were other TVs in the bedrooms but we did not need to use them. There were also board games and some childrens toys. Plenty of storage space in the kitchen for all our food and a big fridge freezer. The hut tub was perfect for relaxing in at the end of a busy day. Having a washer and dryer was an added bonus. There are some lovely walks around the area. We walked to the local pub which served great food. The house was very warm even though we had the heaters turned off but we were able to open windows.

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