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"The cottage was absolutely spotless, comfortable, warm and very well equipped."
The hosts were very friendly and helpful. It’s in a wonderful location and very peaceful with good walks. The enclosed garden was a bonus for dogs and the hot tub was great fun.
We would definitely go again.
Reviewed by JudithMay 2022
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"Second time at Rose Cottage , fabulous stay once again ."
Spotlessly clean , beautiful soft white bedding and lovely pillows . So relaxing . A great location for accessing the Lake District . Dogs love it too . Such a lovely friendly family who own the cottage . We have booked again we love it so much .
Blacksmiths Arms just down the road for fabulous food.
Reviewed by JulieMar 2022
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"Rose Cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay."
Situated on a country lane with amazing views & was so relaxing not having to hear any traffic. Loved the wood burner which we used every night & has great WiFi connection. Had a meal at the Blacksmiths Arms after reading previous reviews & wasn’t disappointed, the food was excellent. Will definitely return.
Reviewed by SamanthaMar 2022
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"Fantastic cottage set on a working farm, we stayed for 4 days in March, very lucky with the weather, great for walking, with a pub just down the road serving wonderful food (advise to book) and finally the views when sitting in the hot tub."
Would i come back again ? Definitely.
Reviewed by PhilipMar 2022
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"Fabulous cottage , amazing views from hot tub ."
Ideal for our 2 dogs. Great base to explore the Lake District from . The Blacksmiths arms is great for food and only a 5 min walk down the road . The Harrison family are very welcoming and friendly. We will definitely be going back in the future.
Reviewed by JulieOct 2021
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"Rose Cottage was perfect no complaints from me or my family, we had a very relaxing break and in spite of the mixed weather and fuel (petrol & diesel situation) we still got around and a lovely cottage to return home too in the evenings, couldn't ask for more."
Neighbours was very friendly too. The farmers next door sell very tasty eggs too a good way to start the day.
Reviewed by BrianSep 2021
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"Great spot , nice quiet picturesque valley, an easy reach to the central areas of the Lake District if that's what you fancy 20-45 minutes away."
Pleasant small town 5-10 minutes drive away (great 45 minute walk through the local countryside) and a great little pub 5 minutes walk down the hill. Interesting fells in walking distance with a couple of summits to climb. I could have spent the whole week just investigating the local area. Very relaxing. Friendly hosts working the small hill side farm next door.
Hope to come back one day. Thanks
Reviewed by JamesMay 2021
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"Rose Cottage was perfect!"
Immaculately clean, stunning views, really well stocked kitchen for cooking. The photos don’t do it justice. We loved our evening dips in the hot tub watching the sunset, can’t wait to come back.
Reviewed by LouisaApr 2021
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"We had the perfect week at Rose cottage."
Hot tub with views hit the spot after our days of walking. Thank you so much to the friendly owners. Hope to return.
Reviewed by LauraApr 2021
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"A very cosy cottage in stunning surroundings."
Wonderful views from garden and hot tub. Comfy beds and fluffy towels.
Reviewed by LouiseSep 2020
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"Possibly when driving some of the roads tend to be a tad narrow, and be aware of chickens etc near the farms."
Reviewed by BernardAug 2020
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"The cottage was homely and very comfortable, with every touch considered."
We visited with my daughter and her friends and made some lovely memories.
Welcome pack, friendly farmers next door and amazing service and food at the Blacksmiths Arms was such a treat.
Together with Wilson Park and fab clock tower antiques in the village of Broughton in Furness.We all loved it, it just was not long enough.
Reviewed by SharonFeb 2020
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"We had a superb time in this beautiful cottage."
We were cosy and it was quite for a good rest. Great local walking and pub which has several open fires and great beer. The only problem was we needed another bathroom really or at least a loo. A manual would have been good about how to get the heating on and how to start the fire as we were useless.
Recommend this charming place!
Reviewed by AnnaDec 2019
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"Our second visit to Rose Cottage this year we love everything about the cottage ..."
Our second visit to Rose Cottage this year we love everything about the cottage we feel at home as soon as we walk through the door this is our favourite area in the Lake District we will certainly be back
Reviewed by StephenDec 2019
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"The cottage is in a gorgeous secluded valley - the Lickle valley, in the SW Lakes - Far less visited than the rest of the Lakes but just as majestic - Close enough to drive to many of the sites of the southern and western Lake District, the fells, the southern lakes and the Cumbrian coast for a bracing walk - try St Bees Head or Ravenglass."
The cottage is bigger inside than it looks with plenty of room for four or five people - plus we had two large dogs. The owners recently adapted the adjacent field into a communal garden and the dogs are welcome. This is accessed via an amazing new set of slate fronted steps beside the cottage - which the owners built themselves.The cottage is nestled amongst the old buildings of a working farm (c. 1746) - the owners live next door in the farm house and the adjacent cottage and sell fresh eggs and logs and kindling for the cottage's log burner. The cottage was renovated and upgraded by the family in the 1990s with traditional features restored. There's a photo album in the cottage cataloguing the restoration which is an interesting read and shows the care and effort involved. The cottage is really well equipped with a tumble drier and washer included - great for those who like to go out walking, rain or shine. There's a big kitchen table with 6 chairs - for family meals together. The shower is excellent as it has its own pump and although there is only one bathroom, as a group of four we had no problems with this. Rose cottage is located a couple of miles outside Broughton in Furness - one of a cluster of old country towns in the Furness peninsula - about 1/2 mile from the hamlet of Broughton Mills - When approaching the cottage on the road from Broughton in Furness look out for a 'logs and kindling for sale' sign on the left just as you come over the brow of the valley. On the map the location is called 'Lane End' and there is a sharp left hand turn off the road directly into the cottage's parking spot on the immediate left. You should recognise the view of the cottage straight away. The pub in Broughton Mills 10 mins walk further along the road is great - rustic and homely with four cosy rooms each with an open fire. The daughter of the cottage's owners works there amongst her many jobs and all of the staff are very friendly and attentive. The food is excellent and we would all recommend the lamb rump and the lamb Henry. The chef recently appeared on 'Master-chef Professionals' and it showed in the quality and presentation. We would recommend that you bring supplies for the first few days - particularly if you plan to prepare evening meals as the local opportunities for food shopping are few and far between and all closed on Sundays - though we would highly recommend the bakery/café, grocers and butcher shops - all side by side on the main street in Broughton in Furness - 2 mls away. The nearest biggish shops are in Dalton in Furness (7 mls) and superstores in Barrow (12 mls away). The only issue we had with the cottage was that the beds were a bit on the soft side for us - obviously a personal preference - but the fresh air and the peace and quiet helped sleeping. The sofas in the living room were also too low and too soft and we all found them hard to get up from once seated. They could do with a refresh in our opinion. Overall, we really loved the cottage and location and would highly recommend it to those looking for a good base for outdoor activities - there are excellent walks straight from the door - or for a tranquil, 'get away from it all' experience. We hope to re visit sometime very soon. Thanks to the owners for helping us to have a great break away. All the best from Nic, Val, Geraldine and Steve from the Peak District.
Reviewed by NickSep 2019
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"A lovely cottage set in beautiful surroundings."
Reviewed by MarcJul 2019
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"This cottage is a real gem."
Fantastic location, very well appointed, and lovely biscuits on arrival (and milk too!).
The owners were great and got the high chair, stairgate, and cot out for us, so we had a stress free first family holiday.
Lots of fluffy towels, tea towels, dishcloths, so we didn't need to pack those either. Bonus tumble dryer too.
Reviewed by EmmaJun 2019
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"Excellent cottage in a beautiful location"
Reviewed by LucyJun 2019
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"This is a well laid out cottage with us taking 2 dogs it was very helpful to have the enclosed garden ."
Parking 2 large cars was a bit tight as one was stuck out a short way into the road .The cottage is situated in a very beautiful location and is well worth a visit with lovely local pubs and good food Nearby
Reviewed by ChrisMay 2019
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"We all loved being there and now wish we had booked a full week/year!"
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We couldn't have asked for anything lovelier.
Everything was thoughtfully thought of in all aspects. The garden was lovely and the views glorious.
Thank you so very much and we shall return again to your lovely cottage.
Reviewed by LApr 2019
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"Awesome place."
Meet the owner and friends at the local pub, the blacksmith arms. Food was incredible and tbe outside were great fun. While experience was perfect. That even left fresh milk, tea bags and biscuits for our arrival. Couldn't ask for a better service.
Reviewed by John PJan 2019
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"Excellent cottage loved the situation ideal for hill walking base for Seathwaite ..."
Excellent cottage loved the situation ideal for hill walking base for Seathwaite Eskdale etc
will re visit and would highly recommend
Reviewed by JonathanDec 2018
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"Rose Cottage is lovely and is set in a lovely area within half a mile of a great pub."
We loved our time there.
Reviewed by TonyOct 2018
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"Great break had a good time at Rose Cottage, would go back, Thanks"
Reviewed by IeuanSep 2018
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"The only downside we encountered was no direct access to the rear garden for the two dogs, but this will be rectified shortly."
Very nice touch by the owner to leave biscuits and milk for us ! Absolutely lovely house and area.
Reviewed by MichaelSep 2018
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"Comfortable traditional farm cottage in beautiful location."
Friendly owner.
Reviewed by ClaireAug 2018