Abbots Reading Mews 1

Abbots Reading Mews 1 is a great place to explore the Lakes from and come back to each afternoon for a restful evening.

The accommodation was very clean and tidy and had plenty of room for us and two dogs. The lounge is large and spacious with a good television and floor room for the dogs. The kitchen is well fitted out and very modern and easily sufficient for our needs. The bedroom and bathroom were fine with some storage and enough room to change. Our only concern was that the sofas, although in good condition, are perhaps a bit old and sink quite low when relaxing. The shared outside areas are good with a two areas to sit and relax and an excellent short dog walk in the adjacent woods.

My second stay at Abbots Reading, as it is definitely a property you will return to.

High levels of cleanliness and comfort, and everything you could need has been thought of. The location and grounds are a perfect base, especially if you want peace and quiet but are also just a short drive or walk to local pubs, shops and attractions. Mark and Louise genuinely value their guests and go out of their way to ensure you enjoy your stay.

Not our first visit and probably not our last ….

. great location, well appointed and maintained property which gives a great base to enjoy the area

Excellent in every way.

Really loved our stay at the Mews, the property has so much space, and the outdoors areas were lovely too, even without a dog!

Everything was well maintained and squeaky clean. We cooked most nights, and found the kitchen had everything we needed. Plenty of stuff to do in the local area, we had some lovely walks and also found a couple of places to swim. Having the upside down set-up worked so well in the heat wave. Recommendations from the owners really helped us get the most out of our stay.

Immaculately clean property, all top quality bed linen, towels etc.

The grounds are very well maintained and very suited to a stress free dog friendly holiday. All in all excellent.

A modern, well equipped oak beamed mews cottage, with everything you need for a relaxing break.

Set in a lovely tranquil location, with good access to walks, pubs and a main road within only a few minutes drive. Perfect if you are planning on bringing a dog. The property has a small dog run if recall is an issue, and its own short woodland walk. Situated on a very quite country road adjacent to a working farm. It is well situated to a few good, dog friendly pubs. The place was immaculate on arrival, and were provided with excellent information on the property, pubs and the local area. Can't really think of anything negative to say, highly recommended!

Had a fab time, would definitely recommend staying here.

Met Mark who was very helpful and the property was very well maintained. Perfect

We had a lovely stay at Abbots Mews 1 over Easter weekend in Lakeside.

The property is situated in a quiet area but within easy driving distance to all the sights and scenery of the Lake District. The accommodation was clean, comfortable and well equipped. The dog walk area at rear was very handy for early walk prior to our full days out with our dog. I would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing stay just outside the hustle and bustle of the regular tourist attractions.

Fantastic property (dog friendly) in beautiful surroundings in the western lakes which for us was perfect.

Only short drives, to some of the most beautiful scenery and quaint villages and towns. Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting to the owners, lovely people. I can highly recommend you won't be disappointed.

Beautiful maintained Mews 2, Good quality furnishings.

The grounds and adjoining woods we great for the dogs quick initial walk before heading out for the day. Quiet location though just minutes away from the A590. Helpful friendly host. Already arranging another visit.

It is now two weeks since our vacaton and can look back on it with great fondness.

Abbots Reading Mews is ideally situated for touring the Southern Lakes. The accomodation was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. Easy walks are to be had from the cottage with a nice friendly pub in the nearby village of Bouth. A ride on the nearby Lakeside & Havertwaite Steam Railway with boat trip to Bowness was an added bonus.

This is our third time at these cottages.

This time we went for the Mews 1 so that we had two bedrooms (insomnia is not good for sharing a bedroom). These cottages are first class. They are very clean and comfortable. The location is perfect and parking is plentiful. I give them a very high recommendation. You will find the owners Mark & Louise extremely helpful. This area of the South Lakes is so peaceful. We found a brilliant pub called the Oxen Manor at Oxen Park, which is tricky drive but only 10 minutes away. The only downside is when you realise that walking about 70 miles a month in flat old Lincolnshire does not mean you can climb the gradients in the Lake District and you have to abort 2 walks. So in essence would we stay again in the cottages - a definite Yes. Give them a try, you will be impressed I am sure. Thanks Mark& Louise Best Regards Derek & Wendy

Lovely accommodation and the grounds are very well maintained.

Easy to find, less than a mile off the main road and no minor lanes to navigate which is a bonus. Well located in the South Lakes with easy access to tourist attractions and plenty of walks either straight out the front door or a short car ride away. The accommodation was spacious and had all the basics needed. Hard floors all round except for the carpeted stairs so this was great for the dog, just a brush or quick mop to get clean although the weather was kind so not really needed that much. Communication with Mark was excellent and which always makes things run more smoothly. Would stay at the cottage again.

Lovely place recommended .

The dog run wasn’t adequate. We could’ve done with a garden in the sunshine to let the dogs have a run round. for comfort in the apartment, the sofas were not fit for purpose really we found them very uncomfortable. but all in all, we enjoyed our stay for the week to manly ideal for getting out to that part of the Lake District.

This was the second time we have visited Abbots Reading!

Thanks for another great stay. The cottage is always clean and well presented. Our dog loved the woods and walks nearby and the cottage is well located to explore different areas. I am sure we will be back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Abbots Reading mews.

Everything was taken care of down to the last detail. Cosy quiet property with lovely surroundings. Ideal for our dogs and everything was within a stones throw. We wouldn't hesitate in coming back to stay here again in the future. The owners were very friendly too :-)

Lovely quiet setting and easy to find in the dark.

We visited with 2 dogs and despite heavy rain, walking them in the grounds of the property, the lanes and local footpaths was hassle free with the dog shower outside the property and having a door straight into the kitchen as well as the hallway. (We brought our own dirt catcher mats for inside the doors) property is beautifully maintained, very clean, comfortable and modern. Definitely book again!

Highly recommend this cottage.

Well equipped, cosy in lovely grounds great for dogs. Very handy for local walks and easy close access to nice places throughout the Furness Peninsula and the south Lakes. Very peaceful. Good dog friendly pub nearby which was open all day when we visited.

Quiet location, spotlessly clean great accommodation.

Had everything we needed Dog loved the grounds and her morning walks in the woods Hope to stay again

Our first trip to the Lake District,and we was not disappointed,the abbots reading mews 1 was exactly as in the pictures it was comfortable and very clean,and a great location,Mark and Louise are great hosts and provided us with a good amount of local information before our stay which helped with the planning of our trip,highly recommend,and we look forward to staying again in the future.

Good location for getting out and visiting the south lakes.

If your looking for quite then this is your place, love the quirky up side down layout as it’s an old mews. This is our second time staying here my wife and I with our cocker spaniel, last time in Mews 2 just after covid lock down. The owners can’t do enough for you should you need them and they left us a lovely gift for being repeat visitor’s. We will definitely be back again in the future.

We had 1 week at Abbots Reading Mews 1 and were very pleased with the property, Mark was very informant regarding local establishments and things to do, thank you

Abbotts Reading is a great base for exploring the Southern Lakes.

We’ve came back several times and expect we will continue to do so. Property provides a quiet, peaceful retreat from the crowds and the ambience of the working farm next door adds to that. Lots of things to see and do in the local area - especially walks which are in abundance.

An excellent base from which to explore this part of the beautiful Lake District.

Clean, comfortable and well thought out accommodation fully equipped for visitors. The only improvement that I can think of would be the addition of some sort of drying area for wet walking gear. Many thanks for a great break.

Mews 1 cottage was in a great location with lovely walks on the doorstep and a great local pub within walking distance.

Cottage was perfect for us with everything we needed, very clean, comfortable and no expense spared on the lovely bed linen and towels. The outside dog shower was fantastic. Mark was a lovely host and provided lots of local information which we made use of. We will definitely be returning, thanks for a great stay.

Good location for getting around the south lakes and coast.

Mews 1 was clean, spacious and generally well equipped. A washing machine and tumble dryer would be useful. Would stay again

Lovely property, well equipped, clean and comfortable.

Owners really helpful with information re local places to eat and visit.

Really enjoyed our stay at Mews 1.

As the owners allow dogs I would suggest adding a child gate/dog guard at the top of the stairs to stop the dogs going downstairs. We had to use the clothes airer. Apart from that the accommodation was great. Thanks James

It’s a shame to score so low as our family did really admire the property and it’s surrounding gardens.

I did find the owner very welcoming too and friendly when we spoke briefly over the telephone. I have rated low and therefore wouldn’t recommend as the bed was terribly uncomfortable. Both my partner and I complained our whole stay at how hard the bed and mattress were: I don’t think I’ve ever slept on anything like it. When we originally got there we were making plans to come back but I just couldn’t possibly because the bed was so awful.

Accommodation was perfect for our short break especially as dog friendly.

Cottage was well equipped with all home comforts. It was very clean and in an ideal location to explore the surrounding area. Would highly recommend this property.

Absolutely beautiful cottage , stunning grounds and views,only downside for me is I prefer a softer bed but that is just personal choice

Lovely long wkend break , weather was very kind , wildlife & countryside breathtaking, & we live in the countryside in Lincolnshire .

Places to eat & little shops are really good, lots to do

We had a great stay.

The cottage is beautifully furnished and really clean. The owner Mark was friendly and helpful and provided information in advance about local ammenities. Lovely that each bedroom has an en-suite. Also a doggy shower outside to clean the dog after lots of long walks. Couldnt fault it and hope to return soon.

Lovely property which was so homely.

Location was perfect for travel to Windermere or Coniston. Had some sunny days and the outside table area was a real sun trap to enjoy a drink on an afternoon.

Really pleased with every part of the cottage.

Location was great and the cottage itself was warm, clean and cosy. Very well fitted throughout. Would certainly consider booking again in future.

Lovely modern property.

The one omission for us was the lack of dishwasher (but no complaints as we knew it wasn't in the description...just missed having one). Some of the cups needed a clean when we arrived, but again this is really minor point. Loved the property and the location was excellent for us.

A return visit for our family and another very comfortable stay - even if a brief heatwave did make a couple of nights a little sticky (you can't say you get over 30 degrees on every Lakeland holiday!

). Abbots Reading provides a great base for getting around and is a quiet & peaceful retreat from the tourist crowds.

Another wonderful stay in Abbots Reading Mews 1.

Everything was perfect, cleanliness, comfort a complete home from home. Yes there’s no washing machine but you know that when you book. Find it unbelievable that any fault can be found with this cottage. Once again thank you for a great stay

Excellent cottage set in a prime location.

Everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. I can honestly say we will be back again

Another great stay here - quiet, relaxed and surrounded by the rolling green landscape of the Lakes.

Property was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Not our first visit and won’t be our last.

Lovely cottage and setting.

Very clean. It needs a washing machine though. I’m sure there was mention of a shared utility room when we booked but no sign of one. Local books and maps would be a welcome addition in sitting room too.

A lovely place to stay comfortable and clean.

One or two issues were sorted promptly by Mark, thank you.

Loved our stay, clean and tidy.

Great for the dogs - would definitely stay again

A lovely tranquil base to explore this beautiful area :)

Absolutely beautiful cottage, everything was provided.

The little dog pen is a brilliant asset. We will definitely be back again. Thank you

Absolutely lovely stay, the cottage was sparklingly clean.

The location beautiful thank you for a lovely relaxing stay.

The barn conversion was lovely and definitely of a high standard.

Some very minor issues - the microwave oven didn't work, although it appeared to and one of the few serving dishes had been put away on a top shelf, probably so that it wouldn't be spotted or checked. It had large cracks in it, making it unsafe to use. Also, both sofas had throws, hiding large cracks in the leather, maybe caused by animals. Otherwise the property was a great holiday home. We'd love to visit again.

The kitchen was under equipped, I'm glad there was only 2 of us as I wouldn't have cared to cater for 4 there.

Overall it was a pleasant stay.

Very comfortable and cosy cottage.

As a dog owner I loved the wooded area nearby and the enclosed dog run. Very clean and well equipped.

We absolutely loved our stay at Abbotts Reading, the properties are all fabulous and ours inside was perfect for what we needed.

A lovely wooded area for the dog to wander and an added extra of a small dog run was amazing due to our dog not being very good with recall so needs to be on a lead when out. The farmhouse next door has fresh free range eggs which I have to say are superb especially as they are still warm when you get them! Positioning is so close to so many places to visit, the National Trust included which are a must in Cumbria! Although this time of year, a few coffee shops are not open, which means you need to make the most of the local pubs of course - and they are all walkable! I would not hesitate in coming back here, Mark was regularly in touch and onsite so any issues would (I'm sure) have been addressed immediately! See you again soon I'm sure.

Thank you for a lovely stay in this beautiful cosy cottage and surroundings.

The dogs too really appreciated the enclosed run and the woody walk. Indeed there were fabulous walks in forests, around lakes and along footpaths - and all close-by via short to medium trips in the car. Lovely villages with pubs and very good takeaways (just up the road) added to our very enjoyable holiday and everywhere (pubs and shops) are very dog-friendly.

Lovely comfortable property.

A washing machine and a small welcome pack containing milk and coffee/ tea would have been good after a journey from Glasgow late in the evening.

Could do with both beds being king-size!

Also a dishwasher would have been handy.

What a fabulous group of cottages.

Perfect for our 3 families. Beyond dog friendly too with a private woodland path and an enclosed dog pen for letting off steam. Beautiful and immaculate cottages. Great location away from the crowds and yet easy to reach all the places we wanted to visit. Highly recommended.

The property was in a nice quiet location.

Very good for furry friends, especially having the dog run. Would of been nice to have more of the basic essentials such as salt and pepper, cooking oil, foil and more than two rolls of toilet paper for four people for a week!! Toiletries would be a nice touch. We have stayed in other sykes cottages that had a welcome box of bread, milk etc, which was also nice. Double bed mattress was very hard.

More details on food places.

Only The White Hart in Bouth is mentioned (it’s ok - good simple food). We found online

Unexpectedly beautiful spot with its own woodland.

Peaceful place with plenty of outdoor space and seating when the weather is fine. Slight irritations - no washing machine though which might be a problem for longer stays, one toilet roll, only 2 bin bags and quarter of a bottle of washing up liquid

The accommodation was totally above & beyond my expectations.

Everything just seemed like brand new & the surrounding grounds were perfect & you only had to leave the grounds to have incredible scenic walks in any direction... & Windermere is only 16 minutes away by car. I've stopped in a few cottages in the past, but none have been this nice.

Perfect cottages for our family get together.

Beautiful cottages in a lovely location. Thanks!

Thank you we’ve had a fabulous week, we loved the dog run and local walks plus visits to the lakes.

Beautiful countryside and a lovely cottage.

Super lovely stay and especially when it was raining

Super lovely stay and especially when it wasn't raining!

Very comfortable and well situated for the Lakes.

Wow what a wonderful part of the country!

we had a fantastic stay. The cottage is clean, cozy, warm and comfortable. we didn't want to leave so many memories, thank you so much, love to come back.

Lovely, comfortable and clean cottage.

Good location weather was kind to us. we couldn't get the radiator to heat up so couldn't dry towels.

Lovely comfortable cottage, good facilities and extremely helpful host.

Weather was poor however didn't stop us from traveling around, we would definitely stay again.

Beautiful cottage, beautiful grounds enjoyed our stay, just a little disappointment on removing the covers to find duvet was stained.

Well appointed have in a lovely spot great for biking and walking.

very helpful hosts.