Miyanli

Although the property is in a good location, 10 minutes to the main shops, the property itself needed a good deep clean, there was mould in some bedrooms and bathrooms, we couldn’t get the property to heat no matter how long we kept the heating on.

I recognise it’s an old property but that’s not the point. The owner would benefit from adding a few personal touches to make it more friendly and attractive it felt very empty.

The cottage is exactly as described on the site.

It is superbly located, a 5-minute walk to the centre of Bowness via a hill that provides good exercise to climb but is not insurmountable. There are many lovely walks that start from the door with a stunning view of the Lake 2 minutes’ walk away. The garden is beautiful and very well maintained. The house was well furnished. Beds extremely comfortable, and tables and chairs and armchairs also comfy. Bedding and towels were also lovely. We found the outdoor table and chairs behind the house and enjoyed eating several meals outside to make the most of the stunning weather we enjoyed while we were here. Having read the last review by a previous customer that was extremely negative we were very nervous about the cleanliness of the house. On arrival, we found that although some of the insides of drawers and cupboards could have done with a dusting, the house was otherwise immaculate, and the beds were all set out very nicely. The utility room was very pleasant, and we worked out how to lock the downstairs toilet :) (you need to turn the lock BEFORE sliding the door closed). The house is generally colder than outside which was marvellous when it got hot. On arrival the weather was a bit on the cold side and it seems that the hall thermostat needs calibrating, but we got around this by setting the target temperature higher to compensate and the house warmed up nicely. The shower in the main bathroom can only be used when no other water is running, if that could be fixed it would be a great improvement. We mostly shared the ensuite shower which was very pleasant. On the whole we had a lovely holiday and would love to come back again. Lakelovers/Sykes has an automated system which we found extremely difficult to get through. If that could be enhanced we would strongly recommend them in future.

The new utility room was lovely and very useful.

The house was big and had lots of space to spread out. The garden was lovely and we used it everyday. The saniflow toilet in the ensuit flushed throughout the night which got a bit annoying.

Dear Lakelovers, This is as objective a view as we can manage, having rented several holiday houses over many years of holidaying.

We hope it can be used positively in discussion with the owners. As we found it though, the property does not do itself justice as part of your portfolio. Miyanli is a lovely Lakeland house, with a pretty garden. The bedrooms are spacious, the kitchen is large and the reception rooms are comfortable and bright. The new utility area and toilet are obviously a most useful addition to the house’s potential, yet this is still not a superior holiday home. We understand that, although marketed by Lakelovers, the property is maintained by the owners. Despite this, and disappointingly, the personal touch is missing. The property is lacking in basic equipment, maintenance and detail. There was no welcome card or message to greet us on arrival. No effort shown at all, even as a gesture, of hospitality. Experience tells us that caring owners always make some effort in this respect. When we visited the Lakelovers office, we were told that the owners were ‘aware’ of issues regarding the new toilet (- no door handle, no lock, no toilet roll holder) but there was also no towel provided and no note of apology left for us. It would have been polite, and easy, to remedy this. There is also a large, unsightly crack above the utility room door. This all smacks of careless-ness; a lack of presentational pride. Inadequate basic maintenance lets the property down. The cooker hob is damaged (and surely has been for a while!). The (obviously ageing) fridge/freezer has no door shelving and a damaged unit. It needs updating or replacing. The oven contains no grill pan and has a shelf (probably originally part of a grill pan set) which doesn’t fit and has clearly not been cleaned for a while. Two frying pans are rusty and not fit for purpose. There was rust inside the electric kettle (replaced only on our Wednesday lunchtime). Broken saucepan lids, no bread board, not even salt or pepper, ..... simply not good enough. None of the above is acceptable. The crockery is plentiful, but basic (some odd mugs, various plate sizes) and the cutlery is a somewhat random collection (there are at least five different sorts of fork!). There are only three small glasses, three tumblers and two larger bottle glasses, but multiple wine glasses. An incongruous collection, with little refinement. In no way is there any consistency of kitchen provision and this is certainly not in keeping with the property pricing. On a self-catering holiday, the kitchen is an important hub of activity. Quite clearly, there had been no inspection of the kitchen equipment for some time and this surely should be a basic weekly check. All this suggests a lack of care for guests and little attention to either quality of provision or essential detail. The new toilet has mould on the skirting boards, steadily growing as our week progressed. This is in need of urgent remedial attention and is surely unhealthy as it stands. There is no back door key. Upstairs, the family bathroom towel rail is cracked / damaged and the toilet roll-holder is incomplete. The clothes airer is broken. These should not be issues that guests encounter. In summary, a lovely, property with lovely bedrooms in a super location, but sadly lacking in quality for self-catering holiday guests.

Lovely place and we had ample space for little ones to run around.

Well thought of and well equipped. Only thing that let it down was cleanliness. There was lots of dust and dirt and cobwebs. Just needs a little more TLC.

We had a lovely stay in Miyanli, it was very clean and warm on arrival.

Everything we needed in the kitchen was there and upstairs the bedrooms were of a good size and very comfortable. The house itself is in a lovely quiet setting with beautiful gardens surrounded by woods and it was lovely to hear the owls at night, As per previous reviews the utility room was a bit cold and damp but we didn't need to use it as we had a dry week but do understand this is being addressed. Bowness town is a lovely base with good pubs and restaurants but it is a steep hill back to the house if walking.

Miyanli is an old house that is in a good location.

The property is dated and there were a few issues and only one was resolved. The utility room has mould all over the walls, damp and the ceiling is falling down. I have pictures that have been sent to Sykes. The kitchen. Smells of damp. Only one shower works at a time so taking ages for people to get showered/bath. The tv didn’t work for 2 days - this was rectified. O have spoken to Sykes and they are still advertising this property and they did not advise me of these problems when we booked and there are now similar comments. When we are leaving a council application was erected seeking planning to knock down part of the property where it is damp so both parties are aware of this situation and we were not advised. The owners /sykes are not prepared to offer any financial compensation. Do not rent this property if you want showering or bathing - it will take ages for the whole family and if you have any health issues it’s a no go. Great location but won’t be using Skye’s again as we weren’t informed. !!!

The property is dated and poorly maintained, the bathroom door and downstairs toilet doors stick and are difficult to lock and open having been a frequent visitor to this property we have reported this on most occasions and is still continues not to be rectified.

There was a leak in the bootroom and buckets were in place. The house smell damp and the curtains are mouldy and there are signs of damp in the bedrooms. For the cost of the holiday I would have expected a higher spec and presentation. Location and size of property and the garden are all positives for the property.

Beautiful property Easy to find with great facilities.

The garden was amazing we even had a visit from two little bambies. Very clean and welcoming. So close to the town. Recomend 1000%

Parking was tight and I requested a the bedroom made into a double yet when we arrived it was a twin.

May need to be clearer about location as it is up a very very steep hill which was impossible for my husband to climb. Tv signal not great either however did sort after a lot of hard work. Overall great stay though the house is beautiful typical Lake District garden is lovely.

A home from home

Our family of 8 enjoyed this property, it suited our needs, and appreciated the time spent to create the lovely gardens.

We would recommend staying here. We utilised the washing machine and powder that was left at the property. Only negatives were, we were only supplied 6 towels when we booked for 8, our other guests had to use the smaller hand towels provided, and the freezer was unusable, as it was frozen closed. It’s a steep walk up the hill from town.

This is a lovely spacious house.

We were five adults and we never felt on top of each other. The garden was very pretty with lots of chairs to sit out. It is a wonderful location a short walk into Bowness. I would stress it was a VERY steep hill up from the village that might not be suitable for all to walk. The only problem we encountered was getting hold of the agents to report a problem. I rang the number given and was holding for over 30 minutes and gave up. I then emailed but it took the best part of the day to get back to me and was too late to rectify the issue until the next day. It was however then dealt with very efficiently. Overall a very good place to stay

Parking is not great, we had 2 cars and husband damaged car whilst trying to park 2 cars in the allocated space to ensure the road to other properties wasen't obstructed, could you not knock the garage down and use this space as allocated parking space also?

The house itself was perfect for our needs, the add on laundry room was such a good feature, ideal for wet coats, dirty shoes etc so they don't need to come into the house. Overall a fantastic property in an excellent location

Wonderful location, only 5 or 10 mins walk from town.

The cottage is spacious and comfortable and represents excellent value for money. Comfy beds, lovely hot shower, cosy real fire, well equipped large kitchen and utility room. We've stayed in more luxurious cottages, but we really cannot fault this place for the price we paid. Thank you.

We have stayed at Myanli three times now and it never disappoints.

Loved by the three generations who stayed there.Thank you.

The propert could do with general renovation, we have visited this property numerous times due to the size and location and it is a beautiful house however, the en suite shower does not drain properly, the bathroom door still sticks after reporting this last year, the downstairs toilet door sticks, the general upkeep of the home is poor, the cleanliness was very poor, crumbs on the kitchen work surfaces and stains in the toilet.

Absolutely lovely house!

All situated within walking distance of the local life. Clean and big with a wonderful garden when the weather was good enough! Couldn’t recommend anymore.

great location, nice, clean house

Booked last min for couples, for a 50th birthday celebration.

A few days before we were due to arrive I reviewed our booking to ask some questions on what equipment was in the kitchen and it was the first time I saw some negative reviews - which did concern me. However, we found no issues with the property and it was perfect for this occasion. Its a bit dated but that just added to the charm of the house. Great location, even if its up hill on the way home. All the rooms were big and there was enough utensils in the kitchen. The fridge is only a standard size, so people need to be aware if they are a large group and going for more than a couple of days. We bought an electric cool box with us which helped with 7 adults (kept the fizz cold). The showers were lovely and powerful as well. Would suggest using the boot room to come and go as the front door was hard to open. The only complaints would be that the twin room that can be converted to a king was not make up in advance, even though we had requested this and it was also noted on our booking, but someone did come the following morning to do this, so it was no big deal. Bring toilet roll as there was only 1 roll in each toilet so we did have to buy a pack which we did not expect to do - but that was it - all in all it was a great house and we would come again (just wish we could bring the dog - but its no pets).

The house was perfect for the three generations that stayed there.

, We will definetly stay again.

Extremely disappointed in the cleanliness of the property.

It is supposed to be thoroughly cleaned in line with COVID but it was definitely not. My daughter and I had to clean the kitchen for us to use it - definitely not the standard I would expect. The house sleeps 8 people and we brought quite a lot of food with is - the fridge was nowhere near suitable, far too small. The microwave hadn’t been cleaned either with food residue stuck to the roof! There were only 7 dessert/cereal dishes too! The drawers in the bedrooms haven’t seen a duster for months! The bannister rail was filthy. We had two 80+ year olds in the party and nowhere in the property description does it state it is a steep hill of approximately 500 meters up to the property from Bowness. The description doesn’t mention the ‘access only’ driveway and the awkwardness of parking 2 big cars. There is only 1 standard outdoor bin for all rubbish which again isn’t really enough. The plumbing is noisy and requires attention it reverberates through the house and we are still trying to find the Jack and Jill bathroom!!! We go on a self catering family holiday every year and the only time we have had issues with the property is on the 2 holidays booked through yourselves in the Lake District - makes it hard for us to recommend to others. On the plus side the location for those who are able and fit and love the outdoors is fantastic. All in all the property just needs a good clean, a bit more attention to detail and some TLC and it would be fantastic.

We have visited this property on numerous occasions due to its size and location which meets our needs but we are disappointed with the general upkeep and repair of the property.

The home continues to be damp in places on the bedroom walls. There seems to be an airlock in the water system so each time the toilet is flushed there is a horrible noise throughout the house, so using the toilet in the night was difficult as it wakes up the household. The property was advertised with a dryer but this was not working and appeared to have not been working for some time. We have a child with disabilities in our party and he needs frequent changes of clothes so not having a dryer (as advertised) was very problematic. The bathroom door still remains very stiff and it needs to be lifted slightly when closing so the lock works. Not all our party were able to do this so it caused privacy difficulties. There was a leak to one of the radiators so we reported this and it was fixed promptly.

The Bin (outside) was full when we arrived and the next collection was the following Thursday.

This was insufficient for the rubbish generated by 8 in a week if it has been empty. Otherwise the property was great.

The dryer didn't work.

Some of the bedroom drawers had hairs in them. The bath wasn't very clean. Some of the kitchen cupboards were quite dirty. There were insufficient tumbler-style glasses. But it's a good size house, a beautiful garden in a good location.