Kestrel Cottage

Comfortable cottage in excellent, quiet, rural location.

As discussed with the owner there were three areas that needed attention - firstly The Fan Oven (was broken the thermostat meant whatever temp set it was on full heat - causing food to burn etc.

). Secondly there was a faulty light in the kitchen that needed replacing. Thirdly the kettle being made of plastic produced micro plastic debris every time it was boiled - unhealthy and a bad taste. Finally the kitchen could do with a casserole dish and a measuring jug. I know this last is small but important if not eating out and cooking each day. Otherwise the property and location was fantastic.

Pictures really don’t do this cottage justice – it’s absolutely beautiful.

Immaculately clean, modern and comfortable, but still full of cottage charm and character. The location is ideal – peaceful and quiet, yet just a short walk into Cartmel Village. The hosts were fantastic – friendly, helpful, and on hand if we had any questions. We felt really looked after from start to finish. We had such a lovely, relaxing stay and wouldn’t hesitate to come back. Highly recommend!

Very good accommodation and location.

Some of the utensils needed replacing.

We loved your unique cottage and location; this was our second stay.

It suits us in a peaceful, remote and beautiful setting. We were very appreciative of the care and attention given to the gardens and surrounds. Thanks very much, we had a lovely week. Perhaps an upgrade of the crockery is needed? The cooker seemed very fierce, but we soon got used to it. One of the spot lights above the sink was flickering and may need attention/replacing.

The property was immaculate.

The bed was so comfortable! Cottage was well equipped. Nice walk over fields into Cartmel. Very quiet and relaxing. Owners communication brilliant. Thank you

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here.

Beautifully quiet spot. Lovely accommodation. Loads of walks directly from the cottage or a little further afield. We will definitely be back.

A fantastic place to chill out.

It was so quiet and peaceful. The map provided helped us on our walk into the village. A very clean and comfortable cottage

We had a really comfortable, enjoyable holiday in a beautiful setting.

We could set off straight onto interesting walks, including to Cartmel, there were lots of birds on the feeders outside our windows including nuthatch and woodpeckers and the owners were extremely helpful and friendly. Even the car parking was very convenient. Brilliant!

We had a lovely stay at Kestrel Cottage.

Everything was just what we needed and we looked forward to coming back each evening after a day out walking. It was so peaceful and relaxing. We hope to be back!

stunning setting, beautiful cottage where no expense has been spared.

loved it and look forward to next time.

Beautiful little Lakeland cottage.

Gorgeous location. Karen & Martyn are very welcoming and accommodating hosts, living in the adjacent property. After booking, the info from Sykes stated no visitors or guests allowed. This was not stated on the website. The hosts assured us we could have our family visit for an Easter meal

Lovely cottage needs new sofa and tv.

Lovely people to deal with.

A fabulous stay in Kestrel Cottage the cottage was extremely clean and well equipped with a comfy bed.

Plenty of space for dog to exercise in the paddock. Peaceful surroundings. Friendly helpful owners. Delightful stay

The oven is very powerful and resulted in a few over cooked meals but other than that no issues

A lovely cottage in a peaceful area, lovely bedroom very spacious,sofas in the lounge only disappointment,very uncomfortable and very low down,

Lovely peaceful stay at Kestrel Cottage.

Beautiful views and lots of walks. We enjoyed our week exploring the South Lakes.

We had an excellent holiday.

The host was very polite and informative when we arrived but left us to ourselves unless we needed them. The cottage was so very nice and we felt at home. It is very well equipped with everything you need. The bed was super comfortable and very large. So much space in this cottage, not at all cramped. We will be coming back here at some point.

The cottage, and the area country side in which it is sited, are excellent - it would be difficult to find better.

The hosts, Karen and Martyn, could not have been more supportive and they made the stay first class.

The location, comfort and facilities were ideal for us, however there is one major issue that had been raised on reviews in the past and is still a concern, can the owners rectify /replace the extremely uncomfortable seating arrangements in the lounge, quite the most uncomfortable seating area we have ever experienced Moan over everything else extremely cosy and convenient for our needs, thank you!

5☆'s A beautifully renovated cottage tucked away down a private lane.

No passers by or traffic. Just the sound of birds . A true Shangri-la. Every mod con to hand. Karen and Martyn have thought of everything. Bedding, linen towels all spotless . The cottage was warm, relaxing and very cosy. We could not have chosen anything better. We will return one day and recommend it to our friend's and family

The cottage was very well appointed and very clean.

A lovely welcome and helpful owners. The comfort of the sofa was very poor, the sofa isn't an actual sofa it is a number of seating cubes assembled into sofa, which is extremely uncomfortable and impacted on the comfort during our stay as you look forward to curling up and having some rest time during a cottage holiday. I notice previous reviewers have mentioned this on other booking sites. it is a shame that the owners don't consider investing in a new sofa given the rest of the property is very well appointed and comfortable e.g. the bedroom.

The pictures do not do the lovely cottage justice.

Located in a beautiful tranquil location with lovely views of the Lake District countryside. Inside the cottage is clean, well maintained and quite luxurious. The bedroom is a real treat, large airy and a really nice bathroom too. The one downside of the stay was the sofa, it’s not the most comfortable and really could do with being replaced, but that didn’t detract from an otherwise lovely stay and as we had amazing weather I preferred sitting outside on the little patio in the sun having breakfast, lunch and dinner or just a cup of tea! The outside space is lovely and our dog loved the paddock where she could run around freely and have a lovely time sniffing. There is also a nice walk to Cartmel where you can get some yummy sticky toffee pudding or easily find somewhere for lunch or dinner. It’s a short drive to Windermere or grange over sands. In summary a perfect little place to stay.

Beautiful location.

Lovely cottage, very spacious with modern design .The area around the cottage ,including massive garden is also available for visitors, plenty of green space to walk the dogs.The Hosts are very kind and helpful. We had fantastic time and would love to return.

We had a fantastic stay with our little springer spaniel , first time in the Lake District did not disappoint.

Kestrel Cottage is comfotable and has everything you need and the enclosed Paddock for the dogs is perfect. Karen & Martyn were very helpful and so nice we would definitely recommend Kestrel Cottage.

Absolutely beautiful property in a great location, just a few minutes drive from Cartmel or a 25 minute walk across fields.

Hosts were welcoming and very helpful. The cottage was extremely well presented and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Our dog especially liked the enclosed paddock where he could run around safely. Would highly recommend.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Kestrel Cottage.

The owners Martyn & Karen made us very welcome and were close by if we needed anything.

Absolutely gorgeous cottage.

Comfortable and cosy. Lovely large bedroom with a beautiful view.

The hosts were very welcoming and helpful during our stay.

Lovely setting . Only one problem . . the low height of the settee in the lounge. Good exercise but difficult to get out off.

very well presented property great location very friendly owners

Lovely property and Martyn and Karen were excellent hosts.

This is a lovely cottage to stay in, spotlessly clean and very comfortable.

It is set in a very peacefull location but is only minutes away from Cartmell and Grange over Sands and easy travelling to Lake Winderemere. The cottage is very well equipped and we enjoyed our short break there very much.

We had been looking for a comfortable place to stay for New Year from which we could base ourselves for walks in the Lake District; Kestrel Cottage met all our expectations and then some.

Karen was great, answering all of our questions and was always available to help us. We felt right at home from the moment we arrived. The cottage has everything you could need, is spacious and feels like a complete getaway. Karen and Martin provided us with their favourite route maps in the local area around Cartmel as well as an excellent walk up Pike of Blisco which had fantastic views. We will most certainly be recommending Kestrel to our friends, we couldn't have been happier seeing in the New Year here.

This would be our second visit to this fine pair of cottages .

You always receive a kind welcome and a big smile

The kindness of the owners.

Beautiful cottage. Beautiful scenery.

The cottage was excellent and as describes (though may be useful to point out that the fire/wood burning stove appliance is only decorative.

We sort of assumed this but it would be helpful to make this explicit, as a real one would be a real plus). The owners of the cottage were lovely and very helpful

Cottage was lovely, so cute and very clean.

Only thing I’d change would be the couch as it was uncomfortable but apart from that it was fantastic.

Nicely looked after property and very welcoming hosts.

Lovely area and wouldn’t hesitate to return one day.

Kestrel Cottage is totally beautiful and the attention to detail is outstanding.

It was immaculate in every way and really looked after by its owners even the pictures don't do it justice. The owners are lovely people and most helpful and go out of there way to make you comfortable. If you're looking for a perfect stay this is the one.