Guests say
Danes Court is a characterful and beautifully furnished cottage in Cumbria, appreciated for its quiet, peaceful location and homely feel. Guests have enjoyed the local walks, nearby pubs, and the property's suitability as a base to explore the Lake District. The spaciousness and cleanliness are well-regarded, though some have mentioned issues with the showers and heating.
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness, with fresh bedding and towels noted. However, a few guests mentioned cobwebs and a mouldy item in the kitchen, slightly affecting the score.
The location is highly valued for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions and walks. It's described as rural and peaceful, ideal for those looking to explore the South Lakes.
The property is considered comfortable and homely, with a well-received living space. Some guests found the showers temperamental and the heating initially inadequate, which impacts the comfort score.
While the property is well-equipped and retains its character, there are several mentions of issues with showers, heating, and a lack of certain kitchen utensils. The need for repairs and additional items like a clothes airer is noted.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Grange-over-Sands 7.2 miles. Nestled in the charming village of Cartmel Fell, near Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria, lies this characterful cottage, Danes Court. Enjoying a tranquil setting, located rurally in the Cumbrian countryside, whilst featuring original fixtures from the old vicarage and a mix of contemporary interiors, the cottage welcomes four guests recommended for both families and friends. Relish in the country-style kitchen whilst preparing and savouring home-cooked meals, with the woodburning stove alight on colder days, before venturing into the homely sitting room, also featuring a woodburning stove, perfect for a night-cap. At dusk, be welcomed by two spacious bedrooms, completed with warm and elegant furnishings, one of which has an en-suite, and the other serviced by the main shower room. Come morning, head outside to your private patio to enjoy a morning coffee and take in the stillness, before heading into the village. Within proximity to Danes Court, you'll find Lakes Aquarium, a family favourite, Fell Foot, set within the Lake District, and Lakeside and Haverthwaite Railway, perfect to aboard and tour the boarder of Lake Windermere. Holker Hall and Gardens is a prime attraction, set over 200-acres of woodlands and manicured grounds, along with Humphrey Head, offering cliff top views across the coastline, whilst Skydive Northwest is fitting for the thrill-seeking members of your group. Encircling the lake, you'll also find Kendal Museum, Whitbarrow National Nature Reserve, and The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, all fascinating attractions to add to your must-visit list. Relax in Cumbria by booking Danes Court.
With one of the mildest climates in the north of England, the beautiful Edwardian town of Grange-over-Sands is situated between the Lake District fells and Morecambe Bay. When the Furness Railway was built, Grange-over-Sands, a sleepy fishing community, was converted into a chic Edwardian resort. A traffic-free promenade, lovely ornamental gardens, golf courses, brass band performances, and fantastic bird watching are just a few of the many attractions the town has to offer visitors today. Lake Windermere (8 miles), the charming communities of Bowness-on-Windermere and Hawkshead, and Cartmel, the birthplace of sticky toffee pudding, are all easily accessible by car. Cartmel also boasts a renowned racecourse and the L'Enclume restaurant, which has been ranked as the fourth best restaurant in the UK.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with 2 x woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi, selection of books.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Private patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets, no smoking.
Shop 5.1 miles, pub 1.2 miles.
Note: The property is located on the owner's land.
Note: There are steps to the exterior of the property.
Note: The woodburning stove in the kitchen is for aesthetics only and not to be used and should be operational by end of Autumn/Winter 2022
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (10)
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Gillian
Itâs beautifully furnished and there are some lovely touches for example the Emma Bridgewater crockery and objects of art. It is also decorated beautifully. Iâm inspired to decorate my own bedrooms. Where we have marked it down for facilities we mean the shower in the en-suite as that doesnât work (although the bath was fine) and the one in the other room where the base fills up and takes ages to drain. These wouldnât put me off staying and I think those can be easily fixed. Whereas the lovely old place is unique. We would definitely return!
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Sally
If you want a property with modern fixtures and fittings with other people near by, then i'd give Danes Court a miss. Whilst clean, there was an over powering, lingering smell of wood polish but a huge amount of cobwebs, especially in corners. There was also a packet of mouldy crumpets in the orange bread bin which had been left by previous guests. Theres a lack of utensils in the kitchen but loads of sideboards and mirrors! We couldnt use the wardrobes due to the fusty smell inside, probably due to lack of use. The shower in the ensuite is so tempermental and difficult to use we all ended up using the shower in the other bathroom...the one with the broken blind so anyone (we only saw 1!!) walking the lane could see in. Blackout blinds would help, especially in the blue bird bedroom. Whilst the heating worked, having the sofa blocking the radiator made the lounge cold and damp feeling. Logs to use in the lounge would have been a nice touch, even in August. It was nice to have a washing machine but other than the radiators there was no airer to dry them on. Overall the property is as described and the pictures do not give a true picture of size and how seculded it is.
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Jane
There was no hot water running through the en-suite shower, and the flow of the bathroom shower was so light it was hardly worth using. A few hours into our stay, to our horror, water started pouring through the landing ceiling through both floors. Cracks started appearing in the ceiling. I called a help number and received some advice from someone who had been outsource by Sykes and we had to turn off the stop cock by going down into the cellar, we couldnât find a ladder to get into the attic. It stopped eventually and we were told a plumber would be there in the morning. We had to get up at 7 in the morning for him. He said the lid had come off the water tank, heâd put it back on, and said it wouldnât happen again and we were safe to stay. We were only there 3 nights and hoped we could just enjoy the stay and have baths instead of showers. But the next day it happened again. The plumber was called again but didnât come on the Sunday. We wasted so much time and it was a huge stress. Itâs not what we paid for. It was also mentioned that a plumber had been in recently, so this seems like bad workmanship. Clearly the shower system wasnât tested nor the issue with overflowing tank adequately addressed. We have video footage and Iâm waiting for a response on compensation. Sykes havenât been responsive as Iâve chased a couple of times since they said theyâd look into it.