Acorns

42 Customer Reviews

• "Great property, this was our 3rd visit."

  The updates in the living room are lovely . The dimmer lights in the living room seem to need some attention, they don’t switch off properly which has been mentioned by previous guests. We will hopefully be back again next year.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Dec 2024

• "Acorns is such a great holiday apartment, well equipped, very comfortable…home from home."

  Reviewed by Lindy4.7★Nov 2024

• "The apartment is beautiful, very comfortable and well equipped."

  The location is central with an allocated parking space. One minor complaint is that the water drains away very slowly in the shower / bath upstairs. A welcome pack is always appreciated by us, even if it's just a pint of milk but there wasn't anything on this occasion. However, we had a great week and it was good value.

  Reviewed by Jayne4.7★Nov 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Acorns and would choose it again, and recommend."

  It is approximately 1/2 mile out of the village centre (maybe a 10 minute walk down the hill). Easy to park in the designated space (others have mentioned that it’s tight, but we did not find this at all even with a large estate car) and easy for the Asda van to deliver to on our arrival. The apartment itself is very impressive in its space, comfort, decor and facilities- you really only need to pack your clothes! We particularly liked the dvd player, Alexa, and Bluetooth Sony soundbar, WiFi good with smart TV also. The kitchen has a high quality oven and microwave- I did roast lamb one night easily. The views from the balconies are great - enjoy a g&t listening to the waterfall before supper! Beds very comfortable and it’s silent at night (no neighbours heard at all in fact) and bathroom modern with great lighting for a relaxing bath after walking the hills!! Shower powerful upstairs. Things we would change or mention: Tin opener needs replacing!! The steps up to the apartment are slippery in wet weather- please be careful! Some cobwebs need attending to in high ceilings upstairs. As a family of 4 we would have preferred it if the 2 twin beds were in the smaller room for the kids, as it is we had to sleep budged into the small double bedroom whilst our 2 children had the double king and single bed in the huge room!! Ideally we would have liked them in 2 beds in the small room whilst we had the king!! But, this is nitpicking- thank you for a fabulous Lakeland experience!

  Reviewed by Claire4.4★Oct 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at Acorns - it's one of the nicest holiday rentals I've stayed in and one that I would happily return to for another stay."

  The flat is a fabulous space, everything we needed was provided and we loved the little balcony. Two *very* minor maintenance points: the lights in the living space were a bit tricky to turn on and off (it could be that the dimmer switches have taken a bit of a bashing) and the TV remote has to be held at a very specific angle in order to be able to make selections. Neither of those impacted our stay; I'm only mentioning them for completeness. Thank you for letting us stay at Acorns; we loved it!

  Reviewed by Emma4.7★Sep 2024

• "Perfection!"

  Property was stunning and SO spacious and extremely well equipped. Lovely quiet location but Ambleside restaurants etc only 10 min walk away. Can’t recommend this highly enough.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Sep 2024

• "Acorns’ was very nice, extremely well equipped and very comfortable."

  Re windows, I eventually managed to shut the front bedroom window with some difficulty but the bathroom window would not close. The only other minor thing was the front bedroom mirror was too high and needs lowering by at least 6 inches, or put onto the wall lengthways. I know nothing can be done about the steep hill up to the property from town but this should be highlighted so that people unable to tackle the hill are aware before booking. I would not book again via Sykes. I provisionally booked @ 6pm on Friday night and over the weekend, my friend found a more convenient Sykes property so I phoned your office at 9am on Monday to ask whether we might change our reservation. A member of staff told me curtly that I had ticked that I had read your terms and conditions and that I could not change my booking without incurring full deposit charges. My review of your company reflects my treatment and lack of understanding on this matter (especially as the £20 headline is misleading) and your refusal to transfer my booking to another one of your properties.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback following your stay. We do take all comments on board, and they will be passed onto the relevant teams. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pamela Carol4.7★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely amazing property, definitely our favourite so far."

  Listening to the waterfall was so lovely. Property has everything you need for a wonderful stay. Nice walk into Ambleside. Hope to be back next year.

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Aug 2024

• "Had a lovely stay at Acorns."

  The setting of the apartment was great. The accommodation was perfect for two couples. A very well stocked kitchen and utensils. The only thing I would mention, it could have been better had there been some cleaning products to clean down the oven and work tops. We have had these in previous apartments. Overall a perfect stay and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Neil4.7★Jun 2024

• "Lovely place to stay, comfy beds, great showers and bath and loved the layout of the open plan kitchen/diner/lounge."

  Great to have 2 bath/shower rooms as it was just my husband and I staying so we had one each! Also loved the individual chairs, was fab to put feet up after a long walk and relax on them - so comfy! Location of property was great, 5 - 10 min walk into town. Parking space was a little snug for our large car but my husband got used to it fairly quickly. All in all a fab homely place to stay and we hope to book it again next year!

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★May 2024

• "A very nice apartment in a great location."

  Well equipped and comfortable. Great views front and back that would be improved by the Velux windows being cleaned and the misted sitting room windows being replaced.

  Thank you for your feedback, we have made the owner aware about the windows, we hope you enjoyed your stay overall and hope to welcome you back soon. The owner relations team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tim4.4★Mar 2024

• "Great holiday as always at Acorns, we love it…home from home."

  Already booked twice for 2025 !

  Reviewed by Lindy5.0★Feb 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful property in superb location - we have returned home and re booked to come back!"

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Feb 2024

• "Well appointed - well positioned apartment in the beautiful town of Ambleside."

  Roomy open plan (pics do not do it justice) and very comfy sofas and reading chairs. Small balcony with a ghyll view (just) - but little used as very cold - but i imagine gorgeous in the warmer months. Very well stocked kitchen with all the things we needed and much more besides. Be aware this on the way out of town and thus up a hill and then some step steps into the apartment - so not suitable for the less mobile. Brilliant apartment as always from Lakelovers - we look forward to the next trip.

  Reviewed by Paul4.4★Nov 2023

• "Love acorns, a great holiday place to stay."

  We loved the Christmas tree touch by the owners too . Never fails to disappoint

  Reviewed by Lindy5.0★Nov 2023

• "A beautiful and very comfortable place to stay."

  Our 3rd time there and will definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Nov 2023

• "The property was very clean, comfortable and even nicer than it looked on the photographs."

  The location is fantastic with many walks accessible from the property. I can only think of two negatives. 1 - the steps up to the front door are very slippery when wet. 2- the floorboards upstairs are very loud meaning there is no chance of quietly nipping to the toilet through the night, but I'm nit picking here. We have already booked to come back next summer!

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2023

• "An excellent place to stay."

  This is our second time and will book again for next year.

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Sep 2023

• "Charming, comfortable, beautifully equipped, peaceful property in ideal location on edge of Ambleside."

  Within walking distance of shops, buses and Windermere ferries. Thoroughly recommend

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2023

• "We felting was very clean and comfortable."

  It had everything we needed for our family. Thank you for all your help making are holiday one to remember. Would recommend to friends and family. We're even thinking about staying again in the future.

  Reviewed by Zoe4.7★Aug 2023

• "We had a lovely, relaxing stay, everything you could possibly need."

  We would highly recommend staying here, and would love to come again in the future.

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Aug 2023

• "The property was lovely and the perfect size for a family of 5!"

  Loved the huge open planned Lounge, Kitchen & Diner - so much room. The location is great, a short 5 min walk down the hill into Ambleside and all the attractions. It's a great place to stay.

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Jun 2023

• "Another beautiful week in your property."

  Our third stay here.

  Hi Mark, we're so glad you had another enjoyable stay at Acorns. I hope you have taken away a few special memories and that you are soon planning your next trip away, whether that's in the Lakes or elsewhere. Thank you for letting us know Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2023

• "Property was clean inside however stairways and balcony was very dirty."

  I had a 3 years old so had to clean on first day to be able to use the balcony

  Thank you for your comments, We take all comments on board. We hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Syed4.7★Apr 2023

• "Great modern well equipped holiday property."

  Well thought out design. Would love to return in off peak season again

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laraine5.0★Mar 2023

• "We had a lovely stay at Acorns."

  The apartment is beautifully decorated and well thought out. We stayed as a family of four- 2 adults and 2 children and there was everything we could have needed and more. Definitely one of the best places we have stayed in Ambleside, a perfect base for walks, popping into Ambleside or visiting farther afield in the Lakes. Thank you for a lovely week, we will miss listening to the waterfall every morning over breakfast and would love to come back in the future.

  Thanks, Kayleigh, for letting us know how much you enjoyed Acorns. We hope you manage to return again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kayleigh5.0★Feb 2023

• "It’s a great location, very well equipped apartment, love the recent new changes to the lounge area."

  It’s our home from home is Acorns…if you ever sell it be sure to let us know. Already booked again for next February (2024).

  Thank you for your kind feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Acorns. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lindy5.0★Jan 2023

• "Wow - what an amazing place."

  We booked 'Acorns' at short notice as fancied a break in the mountains in January. Absolutely loved it - so warm, comfortable, and the Owners had thought of everything. The weather was 'rubbish' all week, but being able to go back to such a luxurious place after a day out walking more than made up for it. Only one comment - as it rained so much the front door was 'swollen' and stiff to open at times, but just required a 'good shove' to get in :-) Thank you so much for sharing your lovely home with us.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Jan 2023

• "Acorns is the perfect base for a week in the Lakes."

  Really comfortable accommodation. Great living room area and well appointed kitchen. The bedrooms have comfy beds. The weather was incredibly wet but It didn’t matter as amongst the walks it was nice spending time in the flat. Would definitely recommend Acorns and hope to visit again.

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Dec 2022

• "Property was excellent and very enjoyable stay."

  The car parking was a little problematic, especially with three large cars occupying the spaces for the neighbouring properties. Maybe worth mentioning that a smaller car would be preferable?

  Reviewed by Giles5.0★Dec 2022

• "Brilliant week."

  Very comfortable property,everything you could need.Good furnishings and finished to a high standard.One suggestion,I can only get the bath water as hot as the shower,due to the scalding setting on shower.Tap water from the sink much hotter.By the time the bath fills the water has cooled down;perhaps I’m doing something wrong.Showers great,would definitely stay again. Thanks,Pete M.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Nov 2022

• "A lovely place to stay, very spacious for 3 people."

  We had a problem in the back bedroom with wasps and couldn't open the window all week. We contacted you but didn't receive a reply back. We had a few wasps in the room each day. It was also mentioned by previous guests.

  Reviewed by Ray5.0★Oct 2022

• "The accommodation is very good and the recent improvements bring it up to date."

  It is well equipped, comfortable and close to amenities. The two problems we experienced were attended to quickly. The upstairs bathroom sink was blocked and a wasp nest on balcony was a nuisance as we couldn’t use it. The nest was still active when we left however. The freezer does need defrosting but is usable. The biggest issue however is that the bedroom floorboards squeak excessively and if both bedrooms are in use a decent nights sleep is out of the question! If this is sorted Acorns would be excellent.

  Reviewed by Lindsay4.7★Sep 2022

• "The apartment was outstanding in every way."

  It had everything we would have wished and it was extremely clean & well-equipped. We would love to return to it in the future as it was perfectly positioned for the town, yet very quiet. We have visited Ambleside many times and this accommodation was by far the best. Many thanks to the owners for sharing it!

  Fantastic to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the property gave you what you needed. Thank you very much for your feedback - it's so useful to hear both positive and negative exeriences. We do hope you manage to come back again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Aug 2022

• "We have stayed in Acorns many times."

  It is a lovely apartment and the recent changes have made it more comfortable. It is very conveniently located and is a really quiet apartment. Excellent base for Ambleside

  Thank you for your lovely comments - we are really pleased you liked the refurbishments and enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jun 2022

• "Fantastic apartment we enjoyed everything about it"

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2022

• "The apartment is lovely however there are small things that let it down, bulbs broken with no replacements (wall light, cooker hood bulb) Door handles broken (living room door handle broken and slammed shut if not wedged and downstairs bathroom won’t lock properly)."

  Security was an issue too - letter box flap on back kept falling off making it really easy to put your hand through to twist the lock and open the front door. There was also a build up of dust etc behind all of the beds.

  Thank you for taking the time to provide additional feedback following your stay at Acorns. Acorns has since changed ownership and the new owners will be carrying out a refurbishment, among the things to be changed are all the door handles and the letter box. Cleaning will be improved and the cooker hood bulb has been changed. We do hope that despite these issues you will return to Acorn in the near future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew3.8★Dec 2021

• "We love Acorns, it has everything we want in accommodation, perfectly situated and since opening up the kitchen to the lounge diner it ticks all boxes."

  Reviewed by Lindy4.4★Nov 2021

• "Excellent standard of accommodation."

  Great for relaxing and cooking meals. Very handy for Ambleside even the hill. My wife’s first bath did result in a mass of dirt traced to the bath plug but other than that no issues. Personally I missed my coffee maker (nespresso) but next time will take it. Great place and great break.

  We would like to thank you for your feedback. We are so pleased you enjoyed the property and the location. We have passed the comments on regarding the coffee machine to the owner for their consideration. With regards to the plug, they will ensure that this is checked every time as it may have been out of use for a while. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back to Acorns again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Nov 2021

• "The Acorns was really good, well appointed and we really couldn't find fault with the flat."

  our problem was that it was situated up the Kirkstone pass which meant it was unsuitable as we are of the age when knees start creaking & the balance is not as it should be we had to resort to using the car to get down the hill and then park up, at a cost, when we wanted to go anywhere. I would certainly recommend the Acorns but perhaps you could make people aware of this minor problem.

  Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful apartment at the top of the hill with a view of the mountains."

  Luxurious and comfortable. There were board games too, which the kids enjoyed playing in the evenings. Town is just five minutes walk. I would return again if it were not so far...

  Reviewed by Ishak5.0★Aug 2021

• "It is a lovely apartment well furnished and decorated."

  We were very comfortable and would happily stay here again. The only two negative features were the steep stairs to the front door when carrying luggage and the snug parking, but still a good experience.

  Reviewed by Stephanie4.4★Jul 2021

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