The booking via Sykes was very 'user-friendly', done very easily by helpful and friendly staff, and follow up emails quick and efficient.
Mrs Kirby, Tilbury, Essex, April 2013
The ease with which the booking was made. The person I spoke to was friendly and helpful. The booking process was simple.
Mrs Jones, Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taff, April 2013
Just show me Troutbeck Cottages
A holiday in a Troutbeck cottage promises the perfect
ingredients for a truly relaxing break in the Lake District
National Park.
The village links a string of small hamlets along a beautiful
valley, midway between Windermere and Ambleside off the Kirkstone
Pass. A Conservation Area, the atmosphere is sleepy, almost
old-fashioned and many of the cottages and buildings boast charming
architectural features like mullioned windows, cylindrical chimneys
and exposed spinning galleries. Now in the hands of the National
Trust, Troutbeck Park Farm was once the home of Beatrix Potter,
where she bred flocks of Herdwick sheep.
One of the village's oldest properties, Townend House, is
also protected by the Trust - a splendid 17th Century Yeoman's
house, with stone mullioned windows, carved oak panelling and stone
flagged floors. Another interesting old building is Jesus Church,
renowned for its pre-Raphaelite, stained glass windows.
Park up your car and head out on foot, bike or horse along miles
of footpaths and bridleways weaving through the valley. Try the
Troutbeck Circuit, the Kentmere Round; look out for Lake Windermere
occasionally on the horizon. And don't miss the Kirkstone Pass
for amazing views across to Patterdale, Glenridding and Ullswater.
Choose from one of the fine dining gastro-pubs or enjoy a cosy
night's supper sampling delicacies from the well-stocked
village shop. And if you time your stay around Shrove Tuesday,
enjoy food and fun at Troutbeck's annual Pancake Races!
Rest assured, when you book a Troutbeck cottage, you'll
discover one of the quietest, prettiest spots in the Lake District.
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Two Tweenways | Ambleside | Cumbria & The Lake District
Traditional Lakeland cottage in Ambleside. Cosy well-equipped open plan accommodation. Ideal romantic retreat. Close to amenities and Windermere. Windermere 4 miles.
One Tweenways | Ambleside | Cumbria & The Lake District
A delightful end of terrace Lakeland cottage in the popular town of Ambleside. Quality, well equipped accommodation. Ideal for touring the Lakes. Windermere 4 miles.
Mossy Nook | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A romantic retreat, wing to an Edwardian townhouse in the centre of Windermere. Superb, character accommodation. Wonderful location for exploring the whole of Lake District. Ambleside 5 miles.
Moss Cottage | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A wonderful semi-detached cottage in Windermere. Superb family accommodation. Woodburner, corner bath, decked garden. Many places of interest close by. Ambleside 5 miles.
Cranford | Ambleside | Cumbria & The Lake District
Comfortable first-floor apartment, above restaurant, in heart of popular Ambleside. Well-equipped accommodation, excellent amenities on doorstep. Windermere 4 miles.
Woodbine Cottage | Ambleside | Cumbria & The Lake District
Welcoming stone-built cottage in Ambleside. Woodburner, views over Ambleside, walking and Lake Windermere on the doorstep.
Beech Cottage | Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A charming stone Windermere cottage in a courtyard setting in lakeside town of Windermere. Open plan living, spacious bedroom, off road parking. Close to shops, restaurants and lake. Ambleside 6 miles.
Burkesfield Cottage | Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
A superb Lake District cottage, a stylish three storey townhouse in the centre of ever-popular Windermere. Ideal for family groups.
Number 16 | Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
One of our Lake District cottages, this fabulous Edwardian townhouse is in ever-popular Windermere. Quality accommodation. Leisure passes for nearby spa included.
Cosy Nook | Bowness-on-Windermere | Cumbria & The Lake District
Lovely terraced cottage in Windermere. Two bedrooms, one with en-suite, woodburning stove. Ideal retreat for a couple of family in popular Lake District village. Ambleside 5 miles.