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"Lovely property."
Ideal location, with amazing views. We visited Bowness, Kendal and Grange over sands, all of which were only 15 to 20 mins away. We had a slight issue with the heating, we turned it down on numerous occassions, but the temperature kept going back up to 23 degrees, which was too warm. Bedrooms were beautiful, especially the ones on the first floor, which had the nicest bathrooms we've seen so far. The only drawback were the creaking floorboards upstairs, which you could hear in the downstairs bedrooms, but this was a minor detail. The Punchbowl pub, which is only a 5 minute walk away, serves some of the best food we've had in the lake district, can highly recommend. The house was ideal for our family of 8, including our 2 small grandchildren and we will definitely book this property again.
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Mar 2024
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"This was our second time at Highbeck and already can’t wait to return, ..."
This was our second time at Highbeck and already can’t wait to return, wonderful house in a stunning location, absolutely love it
Reviewed by Amanda5.0★Feb 2024
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"Lovely property that was very comfortable, warm and exceptionally clean."
Garden fab for the dog as the back garden is fully enclosed.
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Oct 2023
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"Excellent property in beautiful surroundings."
Spacious and clean with all facilities available. The view from the front of the house is stunning. We had a problem with the bed in the main bedroom which was rectified quickly. All in all I would highly recommend this property and be happy to return in the future.
Reviewed by Leonard5.0★Oct 2023
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"Highbeck is a lovely house, the size of the bedrooms is impressive."
The views from the lounge window and upstairs balcony are amazing. Its a great place to explore the southern lakes
On rainy days which we had a few it was a great place to chill and relax, it is also worth going into the garden and star gaze at night
There are a couple of negatives, in the kitchen which is nice with two cookers there is no storage for any food( I would move the fridge freezer into the kitchen area and use the space where the freezer came from as a food larder).
The welcome book needs to be tidied up and updating, there's information for appliances that are no longer there e.g. information on a wood burner also information about events dating back to 2018 but not the password for the WIFI. Tidy the files for walks down to one file
What would be really nice is a welcome pack with tea /coffee sachet's, milk and a cake or biscuits as Highbeck is distance from any shops .
If We were to stay in the southern lakes again we would DEFINITELY stay again its a lovely place
Reviewed by Neil4.7★Sep 2023
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"This is our second visit this year , the house is excellent comfortable with spectacular views."
We were a family of 8 adults and two small dogs and there is plenty of room . There were a couple of issues that could quickly be resolved, A. The seats on the two downstairs bedroom dressing table stools are not fixed to the base which is a danger as it so easy to move whilst sitting . B. The corner cupboard in the kitchen is out of alignment making it difficult to open and close. In no way is this meant to be criticism just observations , it will not stop us booking for next year.
Reviewed by Susan4.7★Sep 2023
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"The property was amazing, the views were absolutely stunning and we had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay."
The rooms were clean and spacious and the house was well equipped. We had some minor niggles e.g. some of the kitchen cupboard doors were falling off and there was no free cupboard space to store any food/items that we brought with us. My elderly parents also struggled with the upstairs sink plugs; pushing them down into the sink was easy but they struggled to release the plugs with the plungers on top of the taps due to arthritis. Would have been helpful to have a welcome folder too, we found the folders with the flyers about local amenities/attractions but couldn’t find a folder about the house itself e.g. to show the WiFi password, how the central heating works, nearest doctors/hospital etc. We managed to work around all of the minor issues, nothing affected the overall holiday but fixing these things might just add that extra bit of finesse to improve future stays.
Reviewed by Melanie4.7★Aug 2023
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"This was our 3rd visit to High Beck."
..(5 adults, 3 children, 2 dogs) We love the cottage & the view is phenomenal! Everything in the cottage is just perfect, the beds are so comfy... The kitchen is very well stocked with plenty cups, glasses, plates, cutlery, saucepans, baking trays etc...With 4 en-suites plus a downstairs loo, even with a full house, there's no need to queue! We hope to visit again as it's one of our favourite places...
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Aug 2023
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"We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Highbeck."
A well equipped and comfortable house in a quiet and very picturesque location away from the crowds. Plenty of space for everybody (and the dogs). Could not fault it!
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023
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"The property was lovely, the views stunning, the location if you want peace and quiet is ideal however if you require more facilities nearer this is not the property for you."
There were 5 adults, 1 teenager, 1 under 2yrs and 2 dogs and nobody was getting under anybody's feet. Pity about the weather but it didn't stop us from doing anything.
Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Jul 2023
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"Beautiful, spacious cottage in a fabulous location."
Incredibly comfortable with everything we needed and more.
Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jul 2023
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"Great job, can see why this got a gold award!"
Reviewed by Lianne5.0★Jul 2023
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"A fabulous property with stunning views."
This beautiful house had everything that you need for a comfortable and relaxed holiday away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city.
A special holiday with my family for my special birthday and I couldn't have asked for a more perfect place.
Reviewed by Mandie5.0★Jul 2023
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"Lovely stay ere with lovely views only a few things I think the blind on the ..."
Lovely stay ere with lovely views only a few things I think the blind on the door came off and a few loose slate tiles out the back and paving stones on the sitting area out front and a cuboard in the kitchen area but will definately come back to this property absolutely stunning
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Jun 2023
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"Property is amazing , facilities are great views absolutely fantastic ."
We had a fabulous week weather was hot and sunny all week .would recommend the Brown Horse at Winster food is very good.
Back again in September with the other half of the family .
Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2023
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"Just perfect everyone really enjoyed their stay."
We didn’t need anything all equipment was available for cooking.
A clothes line outside would be useful for drying clothes.
The only thing I would say is that the rendering near the side of the balcony door downstairs is broken.
Perfect weather made this holiday very special indeed.
Thank you for all the thought you have put into this to make the most beautiful home.
Reviewed by Bernadette4.7★May 2023
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"This is our second visit and would recommend it wholeheartedly."
Reviewed by John5.0★May 2023
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Highbeck, the cottage was spotless and well equipped for a comfortable stay, plenty of space for two families or more!"
Our only criticism to a fabulous week was the heating at the cottage it was on full when we arrived - however not needed as the weather was so good for the whole of our stay. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Paula4.7★Apr 2023
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"A fabulous property in an awe inspiring location, the grounds were delightful and fortunately we were there during the Damson blossom season which added to this, great walks locally."
Already booked again!
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Apr 2023
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"Perfect holiday home for our group to see in the new year."
Property had everything that we needed and the ensuite facilities were great.
Reviewed by Doreen5.0★Dec 2022
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"The house is large and spacious with a full range of equipment provided."
The bedrooms were all large and the en suite bathrooms are lovely.
The location and views were stunning.
(When we arrived, we struggled to drive in due to ice. The driveway remained slippery for a few days, some grit would have been appreciated).
Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Dec 2022
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"What a wonderful place to stay!"
The accommodation is very accurately described and we had a fantastic holiday with our family. Thank you.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2022
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"Amazing property and large steep sloping gardens with beautiful views and dark nights for star gazing."
The house is equipped with almost everything you will need to make your stay as smooth as possible. Plus a great location for access to the lakes. On the negatives, the front steps with side and front drops were considered unsafe, with one of our party spraining an ankle. The rear gate between the two gardens has sharp nails pointing out on the frame which our dog got caught on. I would recommend these be removed to prevent further injuries to animals or children.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Aug 2022
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"Lovely spacious property with everything you need."
Beautiful views. Lovely pubs nearby especially Brown Horse.
Reviewed by Sonia5.0★Jul 2022
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"Lovely spacious property, well equipped."
Accommodation details were not clear that all four bedrooms are en-suite with an additional shower room on the first floor, and kitchenette on the first floor - which was a novelty for our 11 year old granddaughter for the first few days!
So relaxing sitting on the terrace and enjoying the wonderful view.
Garden was ideal for the dogs and once our son erected a temporary barrier on the terrace to stop the dogs going down the steps, we could all relax and enjoy the space.
Comment from our son-in-law that the view would have been better if the windows were cleaned!
All in all a lovely holiday home enjoyed by six adults, one child and the dogs.
Can recommend The Black Labrador pub.
Reviewed by Sandra4.4★Jul 2022
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"Beautiful house and extremely comfortable."
The dogs loved the gardens.
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2022
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"We stayed at Highbeck house with our family and dog ."
Extremely happy with all aspects of the house and property . Extremely comfortable and well equipped . Amazing views and location is excellent to visit various lakes and villages . Local pubs (punch bowl and black Labrador) were a few minutes drive. Whole family loved it here and hope to come back next year .
Reviewed by June4.7★Jun 2022
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"Very happy with all aspects of this holiday accommodation - extremely comfortable with the most tremendous views from the front of the property."
It was definitely worth the 8 hour car ride to get there from Cornwall.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2022
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"This is a little gem of a holiday home."
Extremely comfortable, well equipped, with the most beautiful views over the Lythe valley at all times of day. We stayed with 5 adults and our dog - all walkers, and the house and it’s facilities did not disappoint at any stage.
The southern lakes are as beautiful as the more popular, majestic middle and northern lakes, with some excellent walks - try them, you will not be disappointed.
With Windermere/Bowness being only 20 mins away by car you can soon be in the touch of the bigger peaks if you want them, otherwise relax and enjoy the house and all the facilities in the villages that surround it. Definitely a 5-star holiday.
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★May 2022
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"Brilliant property but we were disappointed that there was no welcome pack, not even a pint of milk"
Reviewed by Barbara5.0★May 2022
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"Excellent all round stay in a beautiful property"
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Apr 2022
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"Amazing property beautifully furnished."
Had family all together for first time in years. Excellent location for exploring the lakes. Walked Fairfield loop in the sunshine. Weather lovely all week. House warm and beds comfortable.
Kitchen blind string off the reel needs fixing. More food storage would be good but overall amazing. We all would return.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2022
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"I would recommend mentioning the location of the cottage next to Highbeck."
The images are miss leading
I would also look at investing in dog proofing the rear garden as this caused a few problems otherwise a perfect property
Reviewed by Dan4.7★Mar 2022
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"High beck is one of the best places we have stayed as it offers the feeling of extreme luxury, comfort with very homely feel."
The building is set in a stunning part of the lakes and is maintained at a very high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return
Reviewed by Karon5.0★Mar 2022
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"Really enjoyed our stay, lovely house and good location."
Only negatives garden at the back is probably only secure for large dogs our two cockerpoo’s could escape. They did get out once onto the road. The kitchen needs some new utensils. The pub is a 15 minute walk l, however no path so have to walk on the road which was a bit with two children.
Reviewed by Joanne4.1★Feb 2022
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"Well designed house, comfortable and easy to use, it’s a real winner, such quality is difficult to find in the holiday cottage market."
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2022
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"This is a fantastic property which we definitely would book again."
Issues we had with the heating and hot water (we had neither on our first night there) were easily dealt with the next morning and quickly resolved.
The facilities at Highbeck are excellent and the location is stunning. There is everything you need for a relaxing stay. One small thing which could make things a little easier would be more or clearer information on how appliances etc. work. If the information was all put in one place, such as the information pack, it would be very helpful.
It was unfortunate that some clothes were left in a wardrobe and some food in the freezer but other than that the property was clean, beautifully furnished and the bathrooms were spotless. We look forward to a return visit.
Reviewed by John Robert4.7★Nov 2021
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"High Beck House was fantastic and exceeded our expectations in terms of comfort and size."
The beds were so comfortable and the bathrooms exceptional. It was fully equipped with everything we could have wanted for our family stay, but just a minor thing, there were one or two lights not working and the bulbs provided didn't fit.
Like other reviewers we were surprised by the proximity of High Beck Cottage, and whilst this didn't affect us adversely, it could have done!!
All of that said, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely consider returning.
Reviewed by Jo4.7★Oct 2021
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"It wasnt made clear about how close the cottage was next door, if they had have had a dog it would have been a problem."
The upstairs bedroom smelt of drains (someone had left air freshner in it!!!)
Oven left dirty.
Washer didnt work but when we rang the maintenance number , the washer was replaced within a few hours.
Windows needed a good clean.
Despite the above we had a good time.
Reviewed by Linda4.1★Sep 2021
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"We had a lovely stay at Highbeck."
High quality in every room, from furnishing to decor. Fantastic views too.
We would be happy to recommend this accommodation.
Reviewed by Soussan4.7★Sep 2021
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"Walking on the narrow roads in front of the house is perilous; this is quite a busy winding road and the traffic does not anticipate walkers when rounding bends."
The gate will not prevent small dogs getting onto the road but there is a small fenced area behind the house.
There is a also a shallow pond in the grounds.
Reviewed by Gordon4.7★Aug 2021
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"Great house !"
All bedrooms were ensuite which was not clear on the property listing so that was fantastic. Gail was very helpful when we had a small query. Made good use of the balcony overlooking the fields with the sheep and cattle, and the occasional visiting deer !
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Jul 2021
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"Lovely Cottage, Comfortable apart from the twin room where the beds were not as comfy as the other but nothing to panic about :)
Lovely place to stay and the location was great, the views were stunning and the garden was really good for the puppies."
It isn't clear that there is another rental cottage right next door, very clever photography, but in saying that the other guests were fine and it didn't really affect us.
Bit of a warning about the drive take a run up at it as tires spin on the gravel badly unless you do :) Also, There is a tree by the garage, Close to the Gate, that covered my car in sticky tree sap and it really was covered but it does wash off eventually :)
Overall it was a great place to book and I would absolutely love to book the cottage next door as it was a better size for us but it will only allow 1 dog and we have 2 :) I would definitely go back if going as a bigger group. This was a 70th Birthday gift for my Mum and she adored it as well.
Thanks you for a great family week!
Reviewed by Cherrie3.8★Jun 2021
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Highbeck – it’s very well furnished and exceeded our expectations."
We have a few comments:
Instructions on using the heating system(s) would have been very helpful – we were unsure how to adjust the temperature and would have preferred being more knowledgeable about it. A thorough overhaul of the drawer containing manuals and instruction booklets would be a good idea – we noticed manuals for appliances that weren’t there and missing manuals for appliances that were there.
The bathrooms would benefit from a hook on the back of the doors – the only door with such a hook is the downstairs WC, which is about the only place that a hook isn’t needed.
Finally, the description on the website is inaccurate – there is even more accommodation than listed. First, all four bedrooms are en suite and the three doubles appear to have superking beds (although we didn’t measure them). There is in addition a separate shower room upstairs – which means a total of 5 bathrooms plus the WC.
We were quite confused by the booking process – as I understand it from talking to the housekeeper, although we had originally booked Highbeck Cottage a year ago, our booking was transferred to Highbeck because there was a long-term rental that might interfere with the availability of the cottage. However, when our booking was confirmed, there was no explanation of this and we were surprised to be given the link to Highbeck instead. When we queried this, because the description of Highbeck made it clear that there was more accommodation than we requested, we were simply told our booking was for Highbeck. We were pleased and amazed, but then surprised and disappointed to find that the upstairs of the accommodation described for us was locked (which was remedied for us by the housekeeper). In short, more explanation from the booking site would have been useful. If Highbeck in future is going to be rented as a two-bedroom, then this should be clearly stated on the booking website/confirmation (and a complete description of the 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor included) so as to avoid confusion.
Let me say again that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and that Highbeck is a wonderful self-catering option
Reviewed by Sandra4.4★May 2021
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"Highbeck is a beautiful cottage, with spectacular views."
Due to covid restrictions, it was only the two of us and we rattled round this huge property but it still felt homely and cosy.
Clean, tidy, lovely quality towels and bedding.
Home away from home.
Reviewed by Nikki5.0★May 2021
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