Herdwick Cottage

82 Customer Reviews

• "Gorgeous cottage, very comfortable stay."

  Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend to others.

  Reviewed by Shannon5.0★Oct 2024

• "A lovely homely cottage, really enjoyed our stay"

  thank you for your response, Im very pleased you and your dogs enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Oct 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, great location."

  The locals (that we met) were very friendly. The welcome pack was a nice touch,including the treats for our dog. Lots to do in the surrounding area.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2024

• "The cottage was charming had everything we needed."

  The carpet was a bit stained but other than that the cottage was lovely and clean welcome pack and flowers were a nice touch. Lots of walks around the village nice pubs but one had closed another had closed for two weeks but the Engine was nice very old worldly

  Reviewed by Christine Elizabeth4.7★Sep 2024

• "This was the second time this year, that we have stayed in this cottage."

  That shows how happy we were with this holiday let. the only reason we gave, one mark less for comfort, is that, we like a really firm mattress. We still slept OK, however. The cottage is ideal for two, plus a dog, and has walks close by. Try Caton Lane, it is a stones throw from the cottage, and leads down to Sandgate. It's a short walk to Holker Hall and the grounds are a good walk for a dog. Deer are on the grounds, so dogs must be kept on a lead. Dogs are allowed in the gardens on a lead. Sizergh Castle, on the way to Kendal, is good for dog walking too. If you go to Sizergh, go early, as the car park is small, and the NT refuse to enlarge it. Sue J

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2024

• "Had a great week in this cozy little cottage will recommend to friends and family."

  Reviewed by Lynne4.4★Jul 2024

• "Nice little cottage."

  Well equipped. Has a log burner and central heating for cooler days. Ideal location for visiting surrounding tourist spots. Dog friendly. Lots of 'goodies' left for our arrival which was unexpected but much appreciated!!

  Reviewed by Norma4.4★Jul 2024

• "Had a brilliant holiday at Herdwick cottage Great location… travelled around ..."

  Had a brilliant holiday at Herdwick cottage Great location… travelled around on the train The cottage was really homely and comfortable Will definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Keith4.7★Jun 2024

• "This is a lovely little cottage in a nice quiet village, perfect as a base for visiting other areas of the lake district."

  The cottage had everything that we needed, it was a lovely touch to have been left with a bowl of fruit, milk in the fridge, tea coffee & sugar and even a bag of treats for our two dogs.

  Reviewed by Judith3.1★May 2024

• "A lovely cosy clean cottage situated in a beautiful area of the lakes, situated in a small village with a small convenient shop and public house."

  The cottage as all the amenities you need. Dish washer,washer, 2 decent sized bedrooms and large bathroom with overhead shower.The only downside but wasn't really a problem is no enclosed yard/garden. The welcome package left by the owner was a real treat chocolate and cakes which was enjoyed with a coffee after 4 hours of travelling, and a packet of chews for the dogs. The cottage is in easy reach of the sea , beautiful walks and eating out places that do great meals 5 min drive or a couple of miles walk away. This cottage as everything I would highly recommend it and looking forward to returning later in the year .

  Reviewed by Debra5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely warm welcome on a cold rainy day, heating on, and a welcome pack for us, which even included the dog."

  A cosy cottage with all the necessary equipment for us. Near to a well stocked local shop, a bus route, and not far from a station. The local pub unfortunately was not serving food, as they had no chef at present. Just a short walk to Holker Hall, or the village of Flookburgh and one could get a meal. The only downside was the weather, which of course made the cottage so much more important and comfortable! The ideal cottage for exploring the area, and coming 'home' to somewhere warm and welcoming. Thank you Neil & Sue Jones

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2024

• "A lovely cottage in a great location."

  We really enjoyed our 3 night stay here. Walks from the doorstep and lots to see in the area.

  Reviewed by Michelle4.7★Mar 2024

• "We love this cottage ,its oir 3rd time and we've booked to go again."

  Its warm comfortable and well equiped

  Reviewed by Catherine4.4★Jan 2024

• "Great cottage ."

  . cosy, quiet and comfortable. Welcome fruit , cakes and dog treats really lovely and thoughtful. Good information about local walks and places of interest. A couple of small things to feedback .. the kitchen knives in the block would benefit from sharpening and a cafetière would be a nice touch. A lovely cottage that met our needs. Thank you

  I will sharpen the knives, I will place a cafetiere in the kitchen, there used to be one , but I hadent noticed it had gone missing, thank you for your observations, it is very helpful G L Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cosy cottage nice and warm definitely stay again next year location was great only 30mins drive away from Windermere."

  Reviewed by Maurice4.4★Oct 2023

• "We had a great break at Herdwick Cottage."

  We were a party of 3 adults and 3 dogs, the cottage had everything we needed for our stay. We were greeted with a nice welcome pack with homemade cake and dog treats which was a pleasant start. We had meals in 3 dog friendly pubs. The local pheasant inn which was excellent and The Kings Arms and Royal Oak in Cartmel which were very good. Back garden is not enclosed, but was not a problem for us and the neighbours were all very friendly. Would be very happy to stay here again in the future.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Oct 2023

• "Although the cottage was nice we felt it could improved in some areas that would have made our stay more enjoyable."

  There was nowhere to hang coats at all - hooks on the wall behind the front door or somewhere in the kitchen would have been great. A lot of the crockery was chipped and mis matched. Very limited cutlery meant we had to wash up after every meal rather than use the dishwasher. A mat at the back door - as we had such wet weather had to clean floor each time dogs came in. Putting a mirror nearer the plug in bedroom so can see what you doing when drying hair. We did enjoy our stay but with a few improvements my rating would have been height.

  my apologies about the coat hooks. I thought 1 on the back of the front door ,1 on the back of the back door, 1 on the interior kitchen door, plus 2 upstairs on the bedroom doors would have been enough. when I emptied the dishwasher, I couldent find any chipped crockery . I will make a point of examining every piece on my next change over. I will also add more cutlery on the next change over. I will also add another mat inside the back door. I will consider moving the bedroom mirror next time I have my workman in . Thank you for taking the time to comment, feedback is always useful, my guests see things I dont always clock. Once more,thank you G.L. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann3.4★Sep 2023

• "Lovely little cottage nice welcome pack great location"

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Jun 2023

• "Have stayed at this cottage several times before."

  Location is lovely and handy for exploring South lakes area. It is quite dog friendly although we had an incident with dog at the far cottage trying to attack my youngest dog which put him on high alert for the rest of the holiday so if you are bringing a dog be careful because he roams around free at end of cottages. Few things in the cottage need tweaking- freezer box no longer works and bath hand rail is very loose but otherwise cottage is in good condition.

  new fridge is being delivered on 17 May p.m.to herdwick cottage. this is first free date available.my apologies for any inconvenience this has caused bath hand rail is awaiting plumber soon aswe both have a gap. my apologies once more g linley Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joy4.1★May 2023

• "This is a lovely cottage in an idyllic setting."

  The welcome pack was the best I have ever exprienced and thr fresh flowers were a lovely touch.

  Reviewed by Catherine Glynis4.4★Apr 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at Herdwick Cottage."

  The welcome pack of fresh tulips, fruit, home baked cake and treats for our dog were such a pleasant surprise. The cottage was lovely and situated in an idyllic location. Having the added pleasure of meeting the property owner before we left allowed us to confirm in person how much we enjoyed our stay as a family.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Apr 2023

• "We had the most fantastic stay at the cottage."

  Everything had been thought of and we so appreciated the extra touches, like the generous welcome gifts. It was very well-equipped, cosy and comfortable and we instantly felt at home. The location was great - with a pub, excellent shop and lovely walks on the doorstep. It was so peaceful and friendly and a brilliant base for exploring the South Lakes. We also hugely appreciated our two dogs being able to join us. I highly recommend a stay at Herdwick Cottage - thank you so much.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Mar 2023

• "A great stay at a lovely cosy cottage!"

  Reviewed by Peter James5.0★Mar 2023

• "Lovely, cosy cottage."

  Situated in easy reach of many places in the lake district. Fresh fruit, home made cakes and fresh milk in the fridge were an absolute delight. The stream in front of the cottage was lovely to listen to burbling along. Would definitely recommend this cottage. We had a lovely stay. Thank You.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2022

• "Nice cottage and an enjoyable stay."

  Great location. Unfortunate smell of dog in lounge perhaps a deodoriser needed. Not everyone has dogs!

  Reviewed by John3.8★Sep 2022

• "Great stay couldn’t have been better bowl of fruit ,bottle of wine , biscuits and dog treats on arrival ."

  Books games and jigsaws all available would highly recommend will return

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Aug 2022

• "One thing that would have made our stay better (with our dogs) would have been an enclosed area at the rear of the property."

  But conscious it is probably open for access reasons. A sign at the bottom of the stairs saying ‘mind you head, low ceiling’ would have also been welcome!

  Reviewed by Matthew3.8★Aug 2022

• "Have stayed at this cottage a few times as it suits our requirements."

  Pretty location and very peaceful. On street parking but I have always found a space nearby but maybe not right outside cottages. Cottage has everything you need, it is very clean and cosy. We didn’t need the logburner this time ( June) but it was all set ready for us. There a is small backyard area with table to sit out it isn’t enclosed if that is important - my 3 dogs are ok with this. I love this area as plenty of lovely dog walks nearby or short drive- along Cartmel peninsula or High Dam or further along to Bardsea. Ulverston nearby has everything you need and good supermarket Booths. I definitely recommend it and we will revisit again.

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★Jun 2022

• "The cottage was lovely."

  Very home from home. Lovely location, very clean, everything was in the property I needed.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★May 2022

• "Clean and tidy lovely location would come again"

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★May 2022

• "Great for a couple."

  Very cosy and comfortable Clean, tidy and well equipped. We appreciated the welcome pack which is a nice touch. In a central area for sight seeing attractions.

  Reviewed by Irene5.0★Apr 2022

• "Herdwick cottage was absolutely lovely and home from home with all the facilities you require."

  Located in an idyllic spot next to the river in Cark it was super quiet and had great doggie walks from the door. Would highly recommend and will be returning in the Autumn/Winter for another week.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Mar 2022

• "What a beautiful cottage loved our stay here , so relaxing and chill out place ..."

  What a beautiful cottage loved our stay here , so relaxing and chill out place just what we need after working all though covid, the dogs loved all the walking round the beautiful Countryside , took them to the beach which was about 15 mins in the car , cottage had anything you need for your break away a lovely welcome pack on the table for us & the dogs , will be booking again to stay ,

  Reviewed by Mel5.0★Feb 2022

• "A really great stay at Herdwick Cottage."

  The place was spotless and there was a fantastic welcome pack waiting for us. A perfect cottage in a perfect location.

  Reviewed by Jimmy5.0★Dec 2021

• "Superb cottage, all perfect."

  Amazing welcome package, very much appreciated. Cozy, welcoming, cottage. Lovely for Christmas, nicely decorated with tree etc. Major problem parking, 50 yard to struggle from car to cottage, both arriving and leaving in pouring rain. Unloading, a huge problem. Ability to unload at front or back door, was essential in Winter. Not acceptable to arrive with wet luggage, food, provisions. Appart from parking, fabulous break.

  Reviewed by A.m4.4★Dec 2021

• "Gorgeous cosy cottage."

  Well equipped. Lovely welcome goodies even something for the dogs! Definitely recommend and we will stay again.

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful location, really generous welcome pack."

  The cottage was very clean and well equipped.We were very fortunate with the gorgeous weather so we’re able to sit outside next to the stream. Plenty of safe places to walk the dogs and the village has 2 dog friendly pubs both usually serving good food however one didn’t have a chef at the time of our stay. Cark is only 10 - 15 minutes away from Cartmel and Grange over Sands, both lovely villages to explore and enjoy a coffee or a meal. Well located to explore further afield if desired.

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely little cottage with a really good kitchen."

  Just what we wanted. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Tim4.7★Aug 2021

• "Fab cottage in a beautiful, scenic area."

  Really cosy. Dogs had a great time! We went out everyday and it’s so beautiful, lots to do and see. There’s lots of lovely pubs to! One thing that did put a dampener on our holiday was there the two pubs that were in the village closed for some days and when open they didn’t have the staff to cater for everyone , so we often had to drive to find somewhere to eat but it was difficult due to staff shortages in the Lake District. We would definitely come back , the scenery is breathtaking.

  Reviewed by Beth4.7★Aug 2021

• "The double bed wasnt level probably due to the floor not being level this made it an uncomfortable sleep experience."

  Also every time we used the shower the fire alarm went off outside the bathroom door. These two things need addressing. The leather settee was small and uncomfotable and the carpet needed replacing with wood flooring, especially where dogs are. We found it too small compared to what we're used to i.e. a log cabin. It's ideal for a couple but not a couple with a teenager. The outside area of most of the cottages looked a little tired and not as pretty as the picture shown. Also there's not designated parking , it's first come and we had to park along the road which isn't ideal.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, the double bed will be checked on changeover, and a note will be placed in the welcome pack regarding the smoke alarm, asking guests to open the window when showering. Due to the size of the property we are not able to have larger sofas, I am sorry you found them uncomfortable, this has not been reported before. The outside area of Herdwick cottage would benefit from some new plants, this will be happening on the next break in bookings. The parking is described correctly on the website, there is roadside parking, I will add some further information to this description, to make guests more informed. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter3.4★Jul 2021

• "Amazing little cottage and a great base for the lakes."

  Was so quiet and loads of little extras when we arrived! Thank you

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jul 2021

• "Cottage as described and well situated for exploring the lakes peninsular."

  Enjoyed our stay and would recommend

  Reviewed by R5.0★Jun 2021

• "Had a fabulous week at Herdwick cottage, fab location and glorious weather and a pub with good food about 500 yards away."

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage, fresh flowers and gorgeous welcome pack of homemade cake and fresh fruit Had a wonderful stay , will definitely be back!"

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  Reviewed by Samantha4.7★May 2021

• "Really nice touch to find a greeting card, cake and some treats for the dogs, It made it feel very welcoming and personal."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2021

• "We were so glad to find a cottage available for just a couple of nights, rather than a full week."

  It was absolutely beautiful.

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Apr 2021

• "Amazing location for a nice cottage for a small family!"

  Reviewed by Giorgia5.0★Apr 2021

• "We were we welcomed with so many gifts from home made chocolate cake to fresh flowers."

  There was even treats for the dogs. The cottage had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The location is perfect for some fabulous local walks but also to drive out to other places in the lake district

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Dec 2020

• "The cottage was lovely and warm, comfortable and clean in a great location for the southern outskirts of the Lake District."

  We loved coming back to it at the end of our days out.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2020

• "WHAT A BRILLIANT COTTAGE AND SO WELL LOCATED"

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Oct 2020

• "I have been to this property on previous occasions and hope to go again."

  It is ideal for our requirements. The walks are good for the dogs. The neighbouring natives are friendly and welcoming - as is the owner! A personal observation: on my penultimate evening the lounge light blew. When I checked the fuse box, all the other fuses blew, so there was no power. I could not get a signal on my mobile 'phone, so tried to contact your agents from the nearest Call-box - a spider's nest in Kent's Bank. The first number I dialled did not take calls; the second one gave me a number for emergencies; ninety minutes later, when I had run out of cash, I gave up - 'though I had been assured frequently that my call was extremely important to you. I left a note in the kitchen for the owner who, with local help, managed to fix the problem before the next guests arrived. The owner has been extremely helpful and understanding. I would not wish any other client of yours to have a similar experience Thank you. The following question - "at your discretion."

  Reviewed by William5.0★Sep 2020

• "The cottage and the setting were perfect it was in walking distance of two pubs both of which were welcoming and served good food."

  Also the owner of the property went above and beyond to make our stay really lovely.The cottage was really clean and cosy I would book it again.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Aug 2020

• "We had a fabulous time, the cottage was just perfect for our young family and the location was just beautiful."

  The cottage was very clean and nicely decorated and the little extras such as the cakes, chocolates, milk etc were just lovely. I would and have already recommended this cottage :-)

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Aug 2020

• "A lovely rustic cottage in a beautiful setting."

  There is a small river to the front of the property that creates a lovely relaxing atmosphere. The cottage has all the amenities to create a home from home but with a cosy feel. The stone chimney adds charm to this character full cottage and I would definitely recommend a stay here. The only negative would be the mattress on the double bed could benefit with an upgrade.

  Reviewed by Maureen3.8★Aug 2020

• "Lovely cottage in a quiet village great walks lot's to see and do"

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Aug 2020

• "Just returned from a couple of nights away."

  Really lovely little cottage with a beautiful view. Cark is lovely with a fantastic little pub the Engine inn. Lovely food and we were made to feel really welcome. Cartmel which is a short drive away is absolutely beautiful full of little shops and restaurants. The surrounding areas are really stunning and a lovely drive around. If you’re after a relaxing chilled break this is exactly what you need. Would recommend this place.

  Reviewed by Lynsey5.0★Aug 2020

• "Perfect cosy cottage with all facilities you require."

  Very comfortable bed, wonderful wood burning stove, lovely location. Would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Damien5.0★Nov 2019

• "Absolutely perfect cosy cottage to be based at to explore the lakes."

  We felt at home as soon as we arrived and the owner went out of their way to make you feel welcome with a generous welcome pack for the whole family. The cottage is well equipped and everything has been thought of - we will certainly be going back next year!

  Reviewed by Rachael5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lovely cosy cottage in a quiet village ."

  .. 25 mins drive to Windermere and Coniston has a lovely break.

  Reviewed by Joanne4.4★Oct 2019

• "Lovely cottage, great location, cannot fault it."

  Reviewed by Linda4.7★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was superb and in a beautiful location."

  Rose & Crown pub highly recommended, pie and pud night (Wednesday) excellent for under a tenner. 2 gripes, firstly the dishwasher was half full with dirty pots and dishes, secondly, I don't pay the amount is costs to then be expected to also be chamber maid before I leave, that's surely a service we pay for, or, are you cutting corners, hence the dirty dishwasher?

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Sep 2019

• "Perfect beautiful location the cottage facilities were fantastic had everything you could ever nees and the welcome box was so lovely."

  Reviewed by Elena4.7★Aug 2019

• "We always find Sykes cottages comfortable and as described."

  We appreciated the quality of the accommodation and the fact we could have our dog there too. Despite the rain a great week! The cottage owner quickly sorted out a problem with a leaking toilet.

  Reviewed by Lyn4.4★Aug 2019

• "Just one point, the parking is not as easy as the details suggest."

  The village has now got more double yellow line resrictions. This could present a problem for less well able guests. Otherwise it was great and a loveley village to relax in.

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Jun 2019

• "Quaint little cottage in a quiet village within easy driving to the Lake District."

  Beautiful setting with a stream running past front of cottage. The cottage was well equipped with everything possible one could need. It was like being at home. Linen and towels excellent quality. Mattress on bed could be better but duvet great quality also. Not enclosed for dogs but walks nearby.

  Reviewed by Margaret3.8★Jun 2019

• "Everything except the weather"

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★May 2019

• "This cottage was in a beautiful area, and lovely and warm ,the problem we had was we hadn't noticed they allowed dogs, for all the cottage was clean it was obviously used a lot by dog lovers."

  For this reason we wouldn't use this cottage again,

  Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. If you feel that you'd like to discuss your points further, please don't hesitate to call on the details below. Our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan3.1★Apr 2019

• "Everything about the cottage was perfect, the only drawback was the open back yard having to keep an eye on the dogs"

  Reviewed by Tracey4.4★Mar 2019

• "We enjoyed our stay at Herdwick Cottage,my only reservation was in the fact that the yard is communal behind a row of terrace cottages and our dogs don't stray , but in the main season it could be a problem if there are dogs in a few of the cottages."

  Other than that,we were gappy with the cottage and the welcome treats made you feel soecial.Thankyou.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Mar 2019

• "The personal touch of leaving a note and chocolates and tea/coffee etc was lovely"

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Feb 2019

• "Wonderful setting lovely cottage well equipped over exceeded already high expextstions."

  Sykes provides a great service without being overly 'pushy'. Have actually rebooked immediately

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Dec 2018

• "This holiday home exceeded our expectations, we had a lovely Christmas welcome pack that was so appreciated and it was like home from home."

  We especially appreciated all utensils available to cook a great Christmas dinner and the sloping floor seemed quite level after a couple of glasses of the Prosecco left for us in our welcome pack. We would thoroughly recommend this place and can't wait to come back. Thank you so much, one of our best Christmas's ever!

  Reviewed by Tina5.0★Dec 2018

• "The cleanliness of this cottage was terrible."

  the place had clearly not been vacuumed. there was dog hair and dog biscuits on the floor. such a disappointment. Also one tiny frying pan, no sharp knife and DVD player doesn’t work.

  Reviewed by Alana2.8★Dec 2018

• "Another wonderful week."

  Another wonderful welcome. The weather was wet - but that's what you get, when you visit The Lakes in December. The dogs love the walks - and I love the talks, with the wonderful neighbours of Herdwick. (P.S. If your dogs need a garden, don't go - but the walks give a wonderful glow.) (P.P.S. I only gave a 'met expectations' because I pretty much knew what to expect - and wasn't disappointed.)

  Reviewed by William5.0★Nov 2018

• "A real gem!"

  Welcome pack most welcome. Ideal for the dogs. Right size for me. Right location for visiting friends and family. Very friendly neighbours - locals and visitors. Didn't want to leave. A pity it's over 330 miles from home!

  Reviewed by William5.0★Aug 2018

• "Lovely cottage."

  Had a great stay. Everything we needed was in the cottage. There was a lovely welcome gift of wine cakes fruit flowers and milk. The cottage was in a good position to go out exploring and great walks from the doorstep. Great that we could take three dogs. Even treats gifted for them. Neighbours were lovely. Very quiet location but nice pubs serving good food two minutes walk from the property. Love bakery same distance. Would highly recommend for price and comfort.

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Jul 2018

• "We enjoyed our stay and the cottage was comfortable and equipped with everything we needed."

  A freshly baked cake, flowers, fruit and wine were a lovely touch.

  Reviewed by Suzanne3.8★Jul 2018

• "Lovely, cosy cottage in a very friendly village."

  The owner has included lots of things to make self catering easy. Holker Hall is a short stroll away, we popped round for coffee. It is very dog friendly. A nice cottage in an off the beaten track, edge of the Lake District location.

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jun 2018

• "We had a lovely stay and the weather was great!"

  We could sit in the sun from eight in the morning until ten at night the cottage was spotless but we could not get wifi and some TV programs and a shelf in the bathroom would have been helpful. We would definitely go back again

  Reviewed by B4.4★Jun 2018

• "Beautiful location."

  Lovely village. Very friendly people. Although the back is not enclosed the cottage owners left an explanation. We didn't find it a problem with our dogs but Sykes should make it clear as not all dogs are as well behaved as ours.

  Reviewed by Andrea4.7★Jun 2018

• "The cottage was in a lovely location with great amenities close by and within easy access to the National Park."

  The locals were very welcoming and we ate at the 3 local establishments and walked to a food fayre at Holker Hall just a 5 minutes walk away. The cottage itself was comfortable enough in most respects but my friend and I both felt our beds to be uncomfortable. The lack of somewhere to hang coats and walking straight into the lounge from the front door onto a cream carpet is a recipe for disaster. Luckily for us it was beautiful weather but I would suggest it would be difficult with dogs if the weather was wet. The nice touch of providing provisions on arrival including dog biscuits and home made cakes with a welcoming card was very pleasant. It is stated that dogs are welcome in the cottage but nowhere does it state until on arrival that they must be locked in the kitchen overnight. Therefore, I would question whether they are actually really welcome! The weather was stunning for our visit to Cumbria and overall it was a very enjoyable experience. I am now hoping that I will not be hounded by Sykes cottages as I was last year trying to encourage me to book my next year's holiday. I appreciate the need for proactive marketing but it bordered on the ridiculous last year and did make me think twice about booking through them again and is the reason for the lower recommendation score.

  Reviewed by Allie3.1★May 2018

• "Lovely little cottage in a tranquil location."

  Lots to see and do nearby. Pubs in the village serve delicious food and are both dog friendly. Our favourite though was the Rose and Crown (better selection of food) The cottage is extremely clean and has everything you need for a home from home stay. Locals are very friendly. Highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★May 2018

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