Guests say
The Haven in Cockermouth offers a peaceful stay in a tidy and modern caravan, with guests praising the cleanliness and comfort. The site manager is noted for being welcoming, and the quiet park is well-kept. Some guests experienced maintenance issues and a lack of amenities such as Wi-Fi and shops, but the overall experience is positive, especially for those seeking tranquillity.
Guests consistently noted the caravan was tidy and clean, with only one mention of an unpleasant odour in the main bedroom. The presence of flies on arrival in one instance was quickly resolved.
There is insufficient information to accurately score the location as reviews focus more on the site itself rather than its surroundings or proximity to local attractions.
The caravan's modern decor and provision of necessities were appreciated, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, some guests reported issues with heating and a lack of extra pillows, which affected the comfort level.
Several guests reported maintenance issues with appliances and a lack of facilities such as Wi-Fi, shops, and children's play areas. The site is described as quiet with minimal facilities, which may not suit everyone.
While no gifts were mentioned, the provision of essentials and cooking utensils was noted. However, the lack of a welcome pack, which is common in other accommodations, suggests room for improvement in hospitality.
About this property
Great Broughton 1.1 miles. Haven is a charming, single-storey lodge in the quaint village of Brigham, Cumbria. This delightful retreat is perfect for families or friends seeking a serene countryside escape to the Lake District National Park, and all the beauty surrounding it. Park off-road, making the transition into your abode hassle-free. The open-plan living area is a real social hub of the property, with a newly furnished interior, and modern appliances, making it a haven for rustling up a home-cooked meal. When it’s time to serve, savour it at the dining table and make a toast to a wonderful getaway. Afterwards, curl up on the plush seating with the Smart TV providing the evening’s entertainment, amidst the warmth of the electric fire effect keeping your feet toasty. When nighttime rolls around, retire to either the king-size or snug twin room; both boasting tastefully-presented interior with ample storage for the overpackers of your family! For a spot of luxury, guests retiring in the king-size bedroom have access to their own dressing room and en-suite shower room, enabling you to prepare for the day in style. Discover the charming village of Great Broughton, where you'll find the notable landmark of the dinosaur lamp post adding a whimsical touch to your getaway along with the serene Memorial Gardens, perfect for peaceful afternoon strolls. Literature enthusiasts should not miss the National Trust - Wordsworth House and Garden, the birthplace of poet laureate William Wordsworth; wander around this fascinating museum, learning about the life of Wordsworth and his profound influence on literature. Art lovers can take a short drive to the Percy House Gallery, housing a wide range of locally inspired artwork. Don't forget to visit the breath-taking All Saints Church and iconic St Bridget's Church, epitomising rustic history and resulting in a truly British experience. While the breathtaking Lake District National Park is within reach; whether you’re an avid hiker or just love venturing the great outdoors, there is something for everyone in this picture-postcard landscape. Haven promises to offer a sublime fusion of history, relaxation and cultural exploration right at your doorstep.
Great Broughton is a quaint village resting in the Cumbrian Borough of Allerdale and the civil parish of Broughton. Home to a Post Office with village store, three pubs and a Royal British Legion branch, it has all you need and more for a self-catered stay near the Lake District. Sitting amongst the River Derwent, there are plenty of scenic walking routes within the local area, with both coastal footpaths and rich terrains available all around. Head into Cockermouth to find a wider range of amenities to choose from as well as the National Trust wonder of Wordsworth House and Garden, the former home of romantic poet Wordsworth himself, here you can enjoy a tour of the Georgian townhouse and roam the riverside garden that gave William his inspiration, where you will find 18th-century varieties of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers, as well as a welcoming flock of heritage chickens. In the town of Cockermouth, you can also find the historic ruins of its castle, beautiful Memorial Gardens and woodland gardens all worth exploring. Head to the coastal town of Workington, home to the main shopping centre for west Cumbria, it offers wonderful retail experiences as well as the Helena Thompson Museum, the impressive Workington Hall and plenty of rich history awaiting to be discovered. Enjoy a family-fun day on the golden sands of Moss Bay Beach, or choose to explore the lands of the beautiful Lake District National Park, a World Heritage Site home to the imposing mountain Scafell Pike, beautiful lakes and plenty of outdoor adventure, it's a true marvel to be seen at any time of year.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, wash basin, heated towel rail, WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with electric fire.
Dressing room
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster and electric fire effect.
Smart TV, Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Private decking without furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: There are steps to the exterior, please take care
Nearby points of interest
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (7)
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Liam
Only a slight issue with the heating taking long to heat up.
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Kelsie
There was only 2 negatives to our stay which I will explain after I have spoke about all the positives. So the caravan was exceptionally tidy and clean, lovely decor nice and modern. The site it's on is nice and small not too busy or hectic as we don't have children so it was nice to relax on a quiet site. The guy on reception who runs the site was so welcoming polite and nice. The things that were provided were so helpful like all cooking utensils, blankets, toilet roll etc the necessitates are all available cooker microwave. We didn't have WiFi as it hadn't been installed in this van yet but wasn't an issue as we had our phones that we could piggy back off and the signal was spot on off them. The only negative thing I would mention is when we arrived inside the van we were extremely pleased until we noticed on the window behind the net curtain there were about 30 to 40 flies all sat on the window, I'd disturbed them when drawing the curtains and it was quite off putting, luckily I opened the veranda doors and they all flew out and we didn't see any more in our mon-fri stay. And the other thing was we were allowed to take our dog which we did, but the manager of the site told us our dog wasn't allowed to wee or poo on any of the grass and would need to be taken off site to exercise. The exercises part is understandable and wasn't an issue as we'd come to the lake district to do alot of walking, but the fact that our dog needed to be walked off site every time we let her out for a wee was a little annoying as we couldn't chill in our pjs at night because we needed to walk her off site for her last wee before bed. The manager explained that it's because people are letting their dogs defecate on the grounds and don't clean up after them, but we pick our poo up every single time and would have respected the park. If we'd have known that dogs weren't 100% welcome we wouldn't have booked this site but aside from that everything else was pretty spot on.
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Sarah
The door would lock sometimes then wouldn't at all other times , we had to leave the door unlocked as keys for the balcony doors hadn't been left. Wasn't a router for wi-fi as on description. The washer didn't work so had to wash items in kitchen sink & dry on radiators ( some of the radiators didn't warm up , guessing system has air in it ) upon closer inspection the washer water supply was actually connected to the kitchen sink waste ( this would mean potential contamination of the water main ) the boiler wouldn't stop running all night ( had a frost stat but continued to run anyway which was noisy ) the main bedroom smelt like sick ( couldn't find source of stench ) was minimal cutlery so had to do alot of washing up. Would've tried the dishwasher but judging on the plumbing that might well not have worked anyway. Sykes did call us back after our 1st complaint ( oven ) called a 2nd time and did not receive a return call or anymore refund. Won't be using Sykes again. Owner of no42 needs to take a look at this as a snagging list and sort the place before allowing anyone else stay.