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"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.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2025
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"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.
Reviewed by Timothy4.7★Jun 2025
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"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!
Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Apr 2025
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"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 :-)
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Mar 2025
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"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!
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Oct 2024
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"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.
Reviewed by Justin5.0★Sep 2024
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"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
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2024
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"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."
Reviewed by I5.0★Sep 2024
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"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.
Reviewed by Robin4.7★Aug 2024
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"We had 1 week at Abbots Reading Mews 1 and were very pleased with the property, ..."
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
Reviewed by Wal4.1★Aug 2024
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"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.
Reviewed by Scott5.0★Aug 2024
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"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.
Reviewed by Glyn Lloyd5.0★Jun 2024
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"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.
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★May 2024
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"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
Reviewed by Susan4.4★Sep 2023
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"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.
Tony, Sally And LilySep 2023
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"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.
Sue CurrierSep 2023
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"Lovely property, well equipped, clean and comfortable."
Owners really helpful with information re local places to eat and visit.
Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2023
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"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
Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2023
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"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.
Dear Sherelle,
Thank you for your review & feedback. I’m so sorry to hear you & your partner both found the bed mattress too hard & uncomfortable, it clearly spoilt your stay which is completely contrary to our wishes for any of our guests.
I fully appreciate the selection & choice of a bed mattress is a very personal thing but just to clarify the mattresses we use in all 4 of our cottages are Hotel Howden, to a commercial standard & have hopefully provided a comfortable nights sleep for the majority of our guests.
We do attract repeat custom which I would like to think supports this.
Best regards Mark
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sherelle3.8★Jul 2023
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"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.
Reviewed by Janice5.0★Jul 2023
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"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.
Gordan, Janice, Kai, Ina And RalphJul 2023
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage , stunning grounds and views,only downside for me ..."
Absolutely beautiful cottage , stunning grounds and views,only downside for me is I prefer a softer bed but that is just personal choice
Reviewed by Lainey4.7★Jun 2023
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"Beautiful cottage, beautiful grounds enjoyed our stay, just a little disappointment on removing the covers to find duvet was stained."
PartonJun 2023
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"Well appointed have in a lovely spot great for biking and walking."
very helpful hosts.
WhiteheadJun 2023
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"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
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2023
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"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.
Reviewed by Gemma5.0★Apr 2023
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"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.
Reviewed by Adam5.0★Mar 2023
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"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.
Reviewed by Steven5.0★Feb 2023
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"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.
Reviewed by Simon4.7★Feb 2023
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"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.
Reviewed by Scott5.0★Aug 2022
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"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
Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2022
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"Excellent cottage set in a prime location."
Everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. I can honestly say we will be back again
Reviewed by Linzi4.7★May 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by Scott5.0★May 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by Julia3.4★May 2022
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"A lovely place to stay comfortable and clean."
One or two issues were sorted promptly by Mark, thank you.
Reviewed by Angela4.4★Apr 2022
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"Loved our stay, clean and tidy."
Great for the dogs - would definitely stay again
Reviewed by Hayley4.7★Apr 2022
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"A lovely tranquil base to explore this beautiful area :)"
Reviewed by Vickie4.7★Apr 2022
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage, everything was provided."
The little dog pen is a brilliant asset. We will definitely be back again. Thank you
Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2022
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"Absolutely lovely stay, the cottage was sparklingly clean."
The location beautiful thank you for a lovely relaxing stay.
Reviewed by Jane4.4★Apr 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by Ann4.1★Mar 2022
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"Super lovely stay and especially when it wasn't raining!"
Andrea, Gavin, Flora & Percy & Lolli The DogsMar 2022
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"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.
Dear Mrs Pringle, thank you for lovely comments & observations also. I do apologise for any inconvenience not having a working microwave. I would have acted immediately had I known during your stay & did replace it straight away on your departure when it came to light. I do hope we see you again sometime in the future, best regards Mark
Property Owner
Reviewed by Mary5.0★Feb 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Feb 2022
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"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.
Reviewed by Jayne3.8★Nov 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by Carmel5.0★Oct 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by Claire4.7★Oct 2021
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"Super lovely stay and especially when it was raining"
Oct 2021
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"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.
Oct 2021
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"Could do with both beds being king-size!"
Also a dishwasher would have been handy.
Reviewed by Jeanne3.8★Sep 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2021
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"Perfect cottages for our family get together."
Beautiful cottages in a lovely location. Thanks!
Aug 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by Louise3.1★Jul 2021
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"More details on food places."
Only The White Hart in Bouth is mentioned (it’s ok - good simple food). We found online
Reviewed by Hwee Hong5.0★Jun 2021
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"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
Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Jun 2021
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"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.
Reviewed by Craig5.0★Apr 2021
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"Very comfortable and well situated for the Lakes."
Ann, Mary & MikeApr 2021
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"3rd Visit. Just so lovely to stay here, close to family and the beautiful lakes."
Autumn colours and snow on the tops. Wish we could stay longer. Mews 1 has all that we need for a very warm & comfy stay. JUST LOVE IT! Thank you.
G,L & TNov 2019
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"Overall a lovely,comfortable cottage, which was lovely to return to each evening"
Millican PartyAug 2019
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"Lovely cottage and very homely, in a rural location."
Thank you
A,N,D,J,PAug 2019
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"Abbotts reading cottages are beautiful."
Clean and with all the major items required already provided. Perfectly situated for dog walking. We have been there twice and would recommend to anyone. Mark is a wonderful host.
Mr BlackburnJun 2019
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"5 star property, location & weather."
Our 2nd visit & we will return for a 3rd! We find it hard to stay baway! Thank you
Biggins PartyMay 2019
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"Beautiful clean and well equipped cottage, lovely peaceful location and helpful friendly owners."
Highly recommended
Adrian & Jane DickinsonApr 2019
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"Brilliant cottage and great base to explore - walks every day."
Worth a quick visit to the North Lakes if you can - Aira Force for views of Ullswater, Grizedale Forest great for families
Paul, Sarah, Pat And AlbaAug 2018
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"Lovely stay - great weather."
Highly recommend Old Hill Farm for kids especially
Robert, Jennifer, Ben, Hannah And SamuelAug 2018
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"We have had a great holiday and we recommend Brockhole activity centre and ..."
We have had a great holiday and we recommend Brockhole activity centre and Grizedale Forest for walks with or without the dog
Ian, Tina, Josh, Abby And PoloAug 2018
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