Guests say
Dudmire is a well-received holiday cottage in Cumbria, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and beautiful location. Guests have enjoyed the property's peaceful setting and its proximity to local attractions. The hosts are commended for their helpfulness and the thoughtful touches, such as welcome treats, which contribute to a warm and inviting atmosphere. While there are some minor concerns about facilities and maintenance, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The majority of guests found Dudmire to be spotlessly clean, contributing to a comfortable and welcoming stay. There was, however, a single mention of flies in the kitchen, which suggests a possible issue that may need attention.
The location is highly praised for its scenic views and proximity to walking trails and local villages. Some guests noted the presence of a nearby farm and a road with traffic, but these were not commonly cited concerns.
Guests consistently report that Dudmire is warm, cosy, and comfortable, with plenty of space for large groups. There were a few comments about the need for additional seating in the living area and the comfort of one of the mattresses.
The property is generally well-equipped, but there are several mentions of the kitchen being small for larger groups and issues with lighting. The presence of dehumidifiers suggests a dampness problem in one of the rooms.
Many reviews mention the thoughtful gestures by the hosts, such as welcome packages with treats and helpful communication. It is important to note that while these gestures are appreciated, they may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Please call Sykes Cottages to book this property as we will need to check availability with the owner.
Appleby-in-Westmorland 2.7 miles. Coming down a quiet country lane in the village of Dufton, you'll be taken aback by this beautiful sandstone farmhouse cottage, Dudmire is a picturesque property made for hosting the perfect family holiday, with six bedrooms, and a large garden it is sure to impress. Heading in through the old wooden door, you come into the farmhouse-style kitchen, where you can sit at the breakfast table and watch breakfast being cooked up for you, with classic tiling on the walls and large stone slab flooring adding more character to this already charming property. Attached is a utility room which has the washer/dryer and fridge, and further along is the ground-floor shower room. On the other side of the property is the open-plan living/dining room, where the whole party can gather together, whether for a sit-down meal, or a takeaway on the sofa, you will delight in nestling into the leather sofa arrangement, and lighting the woodburning stove on a chilly evening. This room still features its original brick fireplace, and the owners have done well to maintain the property's authenticity by furnishing it with beautiful antique furniture. When it's time to head to bed after a long day of exploring the Pennines, you can choose from six rooms, the first being a ground-floor double which would be ideal for the older members of the party or less able with a shower room being found on the ground floor too. Upstairs you will find a twin, three doubles and the master bedroom which has a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room, so you might have to draw straws for that one! Serving the bedrooms is the spacious family bathroom featuring a beautiful roll-top bath and separate walk-in shower, so you can choose to have an indulgent soak in the tub, as the natural light pours in from the windows. On a summer's day, eat lunch outside on the patio at the front of the property, and let the children run around on the grass with so much space to play. When you don't feel like cooking, walk one mile over to the village pub and enjoy some lovely classic dishes with a cold drink, or for more choice journey over to nearby Appleby-in-Westmorland for a wider range of eateries and amenities. The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is on your doorstep, so get your walking boots out and enjoy a day of exploring on foot where you can enjoy heather-clad moors, tumbling waterfalls, peatlands, and outstanding views all the way to the Lake District Fells. Dudmire will be everything you could want for your family gathering, exploring this amazing area of Cumbria.
Appleby-in-Westmorland is a market town and a civil parish in the county of Cumbria. It is home to a Grade I listed church, Appleby Castle, pubs and shops, and a train station. The Appleby Horse Fair was set up in 1685 and runs for a week in June ending on the 2nd Wednesday, it is world famous and the largest of its kind attracting a large gathering. Lying in a loop of the River Eden, overlooked by the Pennine range and being nearby to the Lake District Fells, this town is a great place to enjoy a break.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: 3 x king-size 1 with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double, (one being in a downstairs bedroom) 1 x twin.
Ground-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with roll top bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with DVD, and WiFi.
Power included in rent.
Ample fuel provided for woodburning stove, additional fuel can be purchased from owner.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Two travel cots and two highchairs available on request.
Ample off-road parking.
Garden to front and back with front patio and seating.
Two well-behaved dogs.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles and pub 1 mile.
Note: Dogs must be kept on leads when outside.
Please Note: Friday arrivals only please.
Reviews (59)
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Amanda
. When my husband and myself arrived we were taken aback with the size of the place! The cottage was warm, cosy, comfortable, perfect for a large family break. The facilities were fabulous, comfy beds, powerful showers, lovely bathtub, kitchen facilities were sufficient for me to make Sunday roast for 10, though the kitchen facilities had been criticised in an earlier post this wasn't the case...yes the oven/hob are standard but with careful planning cooking for a large group wasn't a problem. The cottage is beautiful and each one of my family members loved it! The communication with the host was excellent, she was available before and during the holiday to help with any queries. If there was any negatives it would be that in the listings the lounge has 3 sofas but now only 2 so it was a bit of a squeeze to seat everyone, but we managed, but this did not impact on our comfort and enjoyment. If you are considering holidaying here please don't take on board too much the few negative comments, the positives far outweigh them! Thank you so much for allowing us to use Dudmire, its a beautiful place,we have certainly made some precious family memories.
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Mark
! We arrived to fresh muffins on the kitchen table and we found all the essentials had been provided by the owner (who was also so helpful prior to check-in). Everywhere was spotlessly clean and tastefully decorated. The rainfall shower in the en-suite was super powerful, just loved that. The views were to die for and we all enjoyed a sit outside with our morning coffee wrapped in blanketsâ¦.we barely noticed the traffic on the road beside the property as it was very minimal. The only things I would comment on and this is by no means a complaint just feedback, is that the mattress in the main bedroom could do with being upgraded, it was very uncomfortable compared to the other beds and we were a bit short of seating in the living room sofa wise, I noticed that one of the sofas was missing from the listing pics and this would have made a big difference. So I would 100% recommend Dudmire and we will certainly be back, being from the West of Cumbria, it was just the perfect location for us and my family and I will remember this very special occasion (alwaysâºï¸â¤ï¸)
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Nichola
Very spacious and comfortable. We only stayed for the weekend as a surprise weekend for my Mum's birthday, but I wish we could have stayed longer. Bobbi-jo was very helpful and contacted me when the house was ready as she knew we were wanting to put up birthday decorations before my Mum arrived and she let us have a late checkout on the Sunday so we didn't feel rushed as they had no guests straight after us which was really lovely and just meant we could have a more relaxed morning. The views from the house were beautiful and we had a lovely walk straight from the house and spent Saturday afternoon sat in the garden which the children and dogs really enjoyed. Thank you, we absolutely loved our stay.