Guests say
Guests have enjoyed the beautiful setting and amenities of the Alloa cottage, particularly praising the indoor swimming pool, jacuzzi, and the property's suitability for families and large groups. The location is appreciated for its proximity to local attractions and walks, enhancing the holiday experience. Some guests noted areas for improvement, but these do not overshadow the overall positive experiences shared.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally appears to be well-kept, with specific mentions of a well-maintained pool. However, there are comments about mould in a shower and a lack of cleaning materials, suggesting room for improvement in cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded, with guests enjoying local pubs, walks, and nearby attractions. The convenience and dog-friendly nature of the area contribute to a positive experience.
The property is described as warm and cosy, with comfortable beds and a well-equipped kitchen. Some furniture is noted as tired, and issues with heating and hot water were mentioned, indicating some comfort concerns.
Facilities like the pool and hot tub are highlights, but several maintenance issues, such as lighting problems, shower door malfunctions, and inadequate kitchen supplies, have been reported, suggesting a need for better upkeep.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner. Therefore, it is not possible to assess this category based on the reviews provided.
About this property
Perched in the idyllic village of Newby Bridge, Cumbria, is this stunning five-bedroom detached house, Alloa. Boasting an exceptional location within the Lake District National Park with views out towards the River Leven, Alloa is a superb pet-friendly dwelling for a group or family of 10. The property benefits from off-road parking for six cars, a lovely front garden with deck chairs facing out towards the river, and an extensive rear, enclosed garden with plenty of seating, dining area, and barbecue, a perfect spot for indulging in alfresco dining. Inside, you will find a well-equipped kitchen for conjuring up your best dishes, a handy utility room, a wonderful dining room with seating for 10 and feature fireplace, and a spacious sitting room with sumptuous sofas, a Smart TV and a crackling woodburning stove, a wonderful space to unwind in after a day of adventure. You will also have access to a gym room for working up a sweat, along with an indoor swimming pool and an indulgent hot tub. Completing the ground floor are three beautifully decorated bedrooms, a super-king and a king, both with en-suite shower rooms, and a super-king-size with en-suite bathroom. Upstairs, you will find a well-appointed bathroom with a gorgeous freestanding bath and a walk-in shower, serving two well-presented bedrooms, a super-king-size and a twin with lovely river views. There is also a fantastic additional sitting room with plush seating, a TV and a games console, ideal for the little ones to enjoy! Your new home-from-home is ideally located next to the Swan Hotel and Spa, where you can treat your loved ones to a well-deserved meal, and a pamper with a range of treatments in the popular spa, enjoy leisurely walks along the river, stock up on essentials at the service station or explore your surroundings on horseback courtesy of Fell Pony Adventure. Next stop is Windermere, where you can try your hand at a plethora of watersports on the famous lake, tour The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction and the Windermere Jetty Museum, sample fresh seafood at Hooked, test out your swing at the excellent golf club or soak up the views of the Langdale Pikes from Queen Adelaide’s Hill. Further afield, you will find Ambleside, home to a fascinating Roman Fort and the breath-taking Stock Ghyll Force, or venture over to Grasmere to tour the former home of the great poet, William Wordsworth. Adventure to the Lakes like never before with a stay at Alloa.
Newby Bridge, a tiny community in Scotland, was named after the 1651 construction of a stone bridge with five arches that crosses the River Leven. It is between these two towns—Haverthwaite and Newby Bridge—that the Furness Railway, one of the oldest standard gauge steam railways in Britain, operates. Guests of the Lakeside Hotels may take in breathtaking vistas of Windermere and the fells beyond, while visitors to the Aquarium of the Lakes can experience the region's rich history through interactive exhibits housed in naturally inspired habitats. Bowness-on-Windermere is a great place to spend the day, and if you want to see more of the Lake District, you can also visit the nearby village of Hawkshead, which was formerly home to literary greats like William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter, and take in the scenery from nearby Gummer's How.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor super-king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Second first-floor sitting room.
Gym.
Swimming pool
Air source heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, gas hob, ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher.
1 x Smart TV,1 games TV/DVD player, XBox games console, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 6 cars.
Front garden with lawn and seating, rear enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Indoor swimming pool and hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.7 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: There is a steep drop from the front lawn, please ensure pets and children and supervised at all times.
Note: There are two unfenced ponds in the rear enclosed garden, please ensure pets and children are supervised at all times.
Please note: This property is not suitable for people with accessibility issues
Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (11)
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Tracy
Favourite bits = upstairs lounge was beautiful spot to drink and overlook the lake as was one of the bedrooms, all the double rooms were bright, spacious and comfortable, dining room was enormous and easily sat everyone, pool and hot tub were warm and easy to use with beach towels provided, really well equipped kitchen that was a great social space and plenty of bathrooms for everyone, ample parking and location is great for walks/lake access and so many attractions close by. Minor opportunities for improvement = several trades people kept coming and going around the gardens/pool over a couple of the days which wasn't a major problem but would have preferred to have been aware of it in advance instead of being surprised by strangers turning up outside the window/in the pool room, the main gate broke at one point however this wasn't an issue for long as there was (another) contractor already at the house who managed to fix it open
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Charlotte
House isnât the easiest to find in the dark but place is spacious, clean and cosy. Couldnât fault the size of rooms and comfort of beds. Private pool was amazing for lazy afternoons in the house and separate living space upstairs was good to get away from the in laws, can imagine in summer itâs even more relaxing! Having pub next door was ideal for when we didnât want to cook, It was perfect location and the house was amazing for what we wanted. We would love to come back however couple issues that would put us off - biggest one and main reason we booked was because it states an âenclosed gardenâ. Thereâs no fence on one side and an open car port on other side and with no lighting on the grass area to keep an eye on them it resulted in our dog very nearly ending up on the very busy road and trying to clean up after them in the dark is impossible. Also a metal bucket for ashes from the log burner would prevent us near setting the place on fire. Fix these 2 things and weâd be back in a heartbeat!
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Jill
There was a key for the front door but not the porch door. We called for assistance, no joy in any of the 4 key safe boxes or in another location where it took some time to get the correct combination to gain access. The quickest someone could get to us with a key was 90 Minutes! We were told an engineer had locked the porch door and that a previous guest had got the keys safes muddled. Not having anyone check that there are the correct keys if there is work is going on seems basic knowing you have guests arriving. When we were only there for 2 nights, this was not the best start to our stay! The WIFI was not working, we called the owner again on the Saturday and were told it should be back up in an hour, but to no avail! A couple of the rooms the bedside lamps didn't work. Shower above the bath upstairs did not work.