Dormouse Cottage

48 Customer Reviews

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Dormouse Cottage."

  The cottage was spotlessly clean, warm comfortable and had everything we needed. The instructions on how to access the cottage and parking were brilliant. Thank you for a wonderful week.

  Thank you for your superb feedback..I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Jun 2025

• "Dormouse cottage was perfect for the 3 of us had everything we needed"

  So pleased that you had a great visit..and thank you for the positive feedback! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2025

• "Lovely comfortable cottage in a fantastic location, 5 mins walk to the centre of Coniston."

  Great for walking, cycling and kayaking etc.

  Thank you for the 100% feedback…and we agree that the location is perfect for enjoying all the Coniston has to offer..be that the hills, lake, quiet roads for cycling..or the coffee shops and pubs in the village. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2025

• "A lovely cottage and a nice bottle of prosecco left for us."

  We forgot to write in the visitor book. Garden was lovely to sit in especially on Thursday as the weather was fab. Great location. Food in sun pub was, suberb. Made very welcome there. Was there every night. Especially handy to use the flask that was there as we found out ours was broken. Will be back.

  Thank you for the 100% feedback and so pleased that you loved Dormouse.We look forward to welcoming you back… Property Owner

  Reviewed by A5.0★May 2025

• "We enjoyed a wonderful stay over the New Year."

  The cottage has a lovely view east towards the lake and it's only a 5-10 minute walk to the local shops, cafes and restaurants. We parked at Old Station Car Park as the roads were icy and narrow. The fire kept us cosy during the evenings, though we had to stock up on a lot of wood as it burns through it quickly. The bedrooms were comfortable, and the shower perfectly hot and powerful. We opted to take our recycling home with us as everything has to go in 1 bin to be sorted at the waste depot, and we felt more comfortable ensuring it was handled separately. We'd certainly come back to the cottage and to Coniston on a future holiday.

  Thank you for your feedback and I hope that one day we can welcome you back to Dormouse. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicole5.0★Dec 2024

• "Really comfortable and well equipped."

  A perfect Christmas break and thoughtful to let us check in early. Thank you.

  Really pleased that you enjoyed your Christmas break..thank you for the 100% feedback… Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Dec 2024

• "Keep doing as your doing the cottage is perfect"

  Thank you..we will! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2024

• "Great location, with beautiful views and only 5 mins walk from Coniston."

  The cottage was delightful, cosy and comfortable. The bottle of wine and all the little extras (soap, washing up liquid, sponge, tea towel, logs etc) were much appreciated. The access lane is narrow and parking is first come first served and we did have to park in the old station area after unloading our bags, but the shortcut footpath back to the cottage has great views.

  Thank you for the fab feedback..pleased that you loved Dormouse! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Sep 2024

• "Absolutely wonderful stay at dormouse cottage."

  Very clean and tidy as well as being accurate to the listing. Would highly recommend and would certainly return. The Lake District is such a special place with plenty to see and do. Thanks again The Winn Family

  Thank you for the fabulous feedback and I’m so pleased that you enjoyed your stay..I hope that you will be able to return.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2024

• "Fantastic views from a traditional cottage."

  Close to Coniston and its facilities. Lovely garden to enjoy and take in the lake view after a day out walking.

  Thank you for the great feedback..so pleased that you enjoyed your Dormouse stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vicky5.0★Jul 2024

• "Good value for money, great location for walkers, good communication and support from the host."

  Thank you for your feedback and I’m pleased that you found Dormouse was accurately described. It is in a great location for walkers, and thank you for your positive comments about me as your host. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian4.1★Jun 2024

• "Great location."

  Clean and comfortable. We had a great week in spite of the weather.

  Thanks of the great feedback..pleased that you had a great week! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely, cosy little cottage enjoying fantastic views and perfectly situated."

  Highly recommended.

  Thank you for the great feedback...really pleased that you enjoyed spending Christmas at Dormouse! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Dec 2023

• "Dormouse Cottage is very well equipped and comfortable with the most amazing view."

  Access is quite tricky as the road is very steep and although it is a short walk into the village, it would be very difficult for anyone with mobility problems. We had a lovely holiday with only 2 days of bad weather - not bad for November!

  Thank you for the great feedback...and yes the view is amazing! Pleased that you had such a great holiday. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a great spot."

  Loved staying in Coniston.

  Thank you for the great feedback..pleased that you enjoyed the stunning location! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patsy5.0★Oct 2023

• "We very much enjoyed our stay, but had great difficulty following the instructions to find the cottage (we arrived in the evening and it was pitch black) Not sure if this could be seen as “anyones fault”…but it sure wasn’t a pleasant start to our little holiday!"

  Beautiful views, very pretty cottage, loved the fire, beds very comfy.

  Thank you for the great feedback about our cottage. I'm sorry that you found arrival difficult. We always suggest following our written instructions rather than follow sat nav. Ill look again at what we say to make sure that they are as clear as possible.Im pleased that you enjoyed staying in Dormouse with its amazing view! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley4.7★Sep 2023

• "Wonderful cottage and outstanding views, but both route's to the cottage were terrible to negotiate for old people like us (81)."

  The parking is non existent, so left the car in the car park for the week and did all our traveling about by local bus and first class it was too.

  Thank you for such great feedback. We are clear in the joining instructions that one of the entry roads is awkward so please do follow our suggestions on the best road and where to park...taking the bus is a great alternative to driving for getting round the Lakes. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2023

• "This is a wonderful little cottage with stunning views of Coniston and in great location for the local pubs and shops."

  There was plenty of space for 2 adults and a 16 year old! The cottage was well equipped and well maintained and provided us with the most amazing family holiday! The owners also kindly let us know before travelling about a closed road, to avoid delays. Thank you for a great stay and and looking forward to returning another time!

  Thank you for the great feedback, so pleased that you loved it so much that you will return…we look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy the view! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2023

• "A lovely cottage, nestled in the hills above Coniston lake yet a short walk to the shops and pubs."

  The views from the front garden were breathtaking. Very well stocked with all needs catered for. We especially liked the secure lock up for bikes and the bed linen which was crisp white cotton of hotel quality. We struggled with the TV and could have used some instructions. Also parking would have been an issue if we hadn't had help from a lovely couple staying next door who let us share their allocated space. But all in all a fabulous base for a Lakes holiday, can highly recommend.

  Thank you for the 100% feedback...really pleased that you liked the bedding...we do use hotel quality, professionally laundered cotton bedding. There should have been TV instructions...sorry I'll look for them. It's lovely that a neighbour helped you park...on the odd occasion that there isn't parking on the wall there is additional parking close by...and we explain that in the cottage. Thank you for recommending our cottage! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2023

• "This is a great cottage in a fab setting and really friendly nearby neighbours."

  It was clean, well equipped and while quaintly reminiscent of times past it also had all you needed with WiFi etc and maintained to a superb standard . The garden is delightful. The parking situation is clearly mentioned...and was easily managed by us...but was more of a challenge than expected given the narrow and very steep local vehicle and pedestrian access..would definitely stay there again.

  Thank you for the great feedback and so pleased that you would like to return. Whilst the roads are typical lakeland lanes its important to access the cottage as described in the instructions rather than be tempted to follow your sat nav....Look froward to seeing you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Jun 2023

• "Very good cottage, well described with views outstanding, I’m fitter now with walking up hill and steps to cottage, ofcourse I did need some good exercise."

  10/10

  Thank you for such great feedback..the view is stunning and it’s only a short walk to Coniston. Hope to see you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by William5.0★May 2023

• "Perfect wee cottage in amazing location , high quality throughout."

  Would like option to use blind on front window due to people tending to stare in . Also we didn’t know how to dispose of ashes safely on our last day , no safe metal bucket . Would highly recommend this cottage

  Thank you for the fabulous feedback, and recommending us to other guests. We used to have a venetian blind at the window but it partially blocked the stunning view. As there are so few people walking down the lane I decided that the uninterrupted view won versus the odd person looking in...and took it down! We do have a steel dustbin bin outside where you can put ashes..but I'll look into putting a metal bucket outside...thanks for the suggestion. Maybe we will see you again! Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by G5.0★May 2023

• "Fantastic cottage, spotlessly clean and such amazing views, just wish we had a longer stay."

  We were lucky with the weather and got to visit all our favourite places, thank you for such a great base.

  Thank you for the fabulous feedback..maybe you’ll have another opportunity to visit! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda5.0★May 2023

• "Dormouse Cottage was in a great location."

  We did not travel by car, so proximity to shops and Coniston village was perfect. There were plenty of options for walking from the doorstep, and the local fells were terrific. We were lucky with the weather! We enjoyed the local history of copper mining and the Ruskin Museum and Brantwood. We found the stone floor a bit cold, but other than that it was a comfortable cottage, very well equipped, and we enjoyed the open fire as well. We would definitely consider staying again!

  Thank you for this great feedback. As you say the cottage is ideally placed for both fabulous views and close proximity to shops, pubs great walks and the lake. Being a traditional lakeland cottage it does have original flag floors which are lovely but can be a bit cold in the winter...it would be a real shame to lose them, but with double glazed windows and the central heating on the cottage is usually a very comfortable temperature. I hope that you, like many other guests, do decide to return... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Val4.7★Apr 2023

• "Absolutely fantastic cottage."

  Well presented and a prime location for Coniston. It was a sad day when we were leaving after two weeks. It actually felt like home. 110% recommended.

  Thank you for the fabulous feedback and so pleased that you enjoyed it. Maybe you, like many other guests, will return to Coniston & enjoy this amazing place! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Apr 2023

• "Loved our stay at Dormouse cottage, lovely and clean."

  Well equipped, my only feedback would be all the kitchen cupboards are taken up with pots, pans etc, we found it hard to put our food anywhere, with it being a self catering holiday it would have been good to have somewhere free to store our food items.

  Thank you for the great feedback. It’s always a challenge between giving enough space for food v being a well equipped cottage. The usual comment is how well the kitchen is equipped, but I will check that pots haven’t moved from their correct cupboard. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle4.7★Oct 2022

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful setting."

  At a personal level I found the stone flooring throughout the ground floor cold & uninviting for the time of year. For me a relatively small rug in the sitting room was insufficient to provide warmth despite central heating (which for me was a bit haphazard.) I smelt sewage in the kitchen area at times of which I informed the owner in a note I left. This did not affect the overall pleasure of staying in the property however. The welcome gift was much appreciated & the property was well equipped

  Thank you very much for your feedback, and I am pleased that you enjoyed your stay. I'm sorry that you experienced a smell in the kitchen. Whilst stating that it did not not affect your stay if you had let Lakelovers know whilst you were in the cottage, I would have come and checked immediately. We have never experienced this before. I have inspected today, having seen the note that you left on departure, and can find no reason for a smell, but I have bleached the drains. Also the cottage is usually lovely and warm, and the central heating is on from 7am - 11pm. It is controlled via both the central thermostat and radiator valves. On the rare occasions that that isn't sufficient there are instructions in the cottage for guests on how to put the heating on continuously. Again if you had let us know that you had a problem during your stay I would have attended to help. I'm pleased that you like the welcome gift and found the property well equipped.Thanks Rob Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Sep 2022

• "Loved the cottage; it had everything we needed and was very comfortable."

  We had a wonderful break, falling in love with Coniston and the surrounding area and we especially enjoyed sitting on the terrace with a cup of tea looking out across the water towards Brantwood. Determined to return, both to Coniston and to Dormouse Cottage.

  Thank you for the fantastic feedback..we look forward to seeing you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2022

• "Had a lovely time at the cottage."

  Lovely master bedroom and good shower pressure. Beautiful gardens with lovely views, quiet and easy walking to the village centre. Ideal for a couple or three people. .

  So pleased that you had a great stay... Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maureen4.7★Aug 2022

• "Loved our week at Dormouse Cottage."

  The cottage was perfect for our needs and the garden was a lovely space to relax and recharge. Beds really comfy and linen and towels were of a great quality which meant we got a good nights sleep! Close to the village for shops and food. Was initially concerned about booking due to no allocated parking space but we had no difficulties in parking in the suggested place and this was in a very busy week in Aug.

  Thank you for the great feedback. So pleased that you found the cottage perfect for your needs, with no parking issues…you like many others have loved their stay at Dormouse! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laurie5.0★Aug 2022

• "Excellent location, great little cottage, would definitely come back."

  The check-in/check-out times are a bit harsh, but otherwise all great.

  Thank you for the 100% feedback, and really pleased to see that you would return. I’m sorry if you found the 10am departure and 4pm arrival times harsh. They are fairly standard times for the Lake District and we use the time each week to maintain the standards in the cottage. Hope to see you again at Dormouse! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Aug 2022

• "A wonderful cottage in an even more wonderful location."

  Lake, village and fells in walking distance, we spent a week in the cottage, only used the car once for a 5 minute ride. The view from the garden, the very well equipped kitchen, the comfortable living and bedrooms. Perfect for a vacation in Cumbria, and a week is clearly too short.

  Thank you for the 100% feedback..we are really pleased that you found our cottage perfect for your Cumbrian holiday ….maybe we will see you again as one week was too short! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stefan5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely property and the garden was a treat - lovely view and bird life a -plenty."

  The facilities were very good and the cooker was wonderfully straight forward to use. Issues: Please replace the kettle. The lid flies up randomly when in use. Instructions for the TV would be good for those of us used to a more basic model at home. Not sure if the problem was with the remote - not always responsive which made it harder to work out what we were doing wrong! The parking was stressful. There wasn't always a space available so we parked on Furness Road. This worked for us, but meant if you went out for the day you had to stay out until after 5pm otherwise the spaces would be filled.

  Thank you for your 100% feedback - so pleased that you loved the cottage and garden. I've replaced the kettle, and checked the TV remote on the smart TV. Sorry that you had an issue parking. On some days in weeks where every cottage is occupied there isn't always a space on the wall when you want one, but as you say there is plenty of parking in Old Furness Road. Generally there isn't a problem. Hope that having enjoyed it you, like many other guests, will return. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2022

• "Clean and comfortable, will definitely visit again."

  So pleased that you liked it so much that you both gave us a 100% score and said that you’ll definitely return..we look forward to welcoming you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Jun 2022

• "The cottage was a delight."

  Great location and facilities. We loved the garden too, but with so much to do in the area, we didn't use it as much as we would have liked. Very well maintained cottage.

  Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, and thanks for such nice feedback …maybe if you come back you can use the garden a bit more! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Judith5.0★Apr 2022

• "A second very pleasant stay in Dormouse Cottage."

  Excellent views from the upstairs bedroom over the fells. Cottage was as advertised, and the open fire helped to make it more cosy in an evening. Great local walks and lovely pub meals. We would stay again.

  Very pleased that you enjoyed your return visit…hope to see you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie4.1★Mar 2022

• "Grill controls were a bit ambiguous, but the oven was fine."

  Cottage was lovely and comfortable and well equipment for a stay. Our only concern would be parking in high season and would put us off staying at certain times of the year.

  Thank you for the 100% feedback, and really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Whilst I understand your comment re parking we actually have very few issues even in the peak season...so please don't be put off...Coniston is beautiful all year round. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Feb 2022

• "A delightful cottage in an excellent location and well appointed."

  The owners had kindly decorated the cottage for Christmas and left some wine as a welcome gift. Very much appreciated.

  Really pleased that you loved the cottage and enjoyed your stay..hope to see you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ishbel5.0★Dec 2021

• "The only thing we would suggest is a curtain for the front door to keep out draughts but beyond that a lovely place to stay in any weather."

  We were particularly impressed with the range of kitchen equipment supplied which allowed us to self cater effectively. Very comfy and cosy, wonderful views and close to the village but quiet and peaceful. Tricky parking but once parked up we didn’t use the car all week. Well situated to walk from home or use the excellent public transport.

  Thank you for the feedback. In January we are double glazing the cottage and changing the door...hopefully this will reduce any draughts. Pleased that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely comfy cottage with plenty of room for 3 adults."

  Great location and views (even in wet October!) from house and garden

  Pleased that you enjoyed it...the view is amazing! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely property we really enjoyed our stay in this wonderful little cottage, amazing view from the property and easy walk downhill to Coniston Village and Coniston Lake."

  Lots of trails to explore so only used the car to go to the pretty village of Hawkshead and Windermere - we had a slight problem with the plumbing but the owner arrived within the hour and it was all sorted out. Hope to visit again in the not too distant future!

  Im sorry that you had the leak in the shower..but at least we resolved it quickly! I hope that you will enjoy your return visit! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cottage with great views but could foresee car parking could be a problem at busy times."

  Thank you for the feedback. Occasionally parking can be busy, but it doesn't happen that much. Pleased that you liked the cottage! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Sep 2021

• "Good cottage in great position."

  A dishwasher would have been a nice added extra.

  Thanks for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Sep 2021

• "Loved the location for walking."

  Loved the house. The welcome drink was a nice touch. The only minor personal thing for us was the curtains let a lot of light in which meant we woke up early.

  Thanks for the feedback, and really pleased that you enjoyed the cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stewart5.0★Aug 2021

• "The view of Coniston Lake is wonderful."

  The garden space with this view is a pleasure to eat in around the table.

  Really pleased that you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.4★Jul 2021

• "The cottage is really well maintained and is quiet and peaceful"

  Thank you for the feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★May 2021

• "Great location with beautiful views of the lake."

  Thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dinah4.7★Apr 2021

• "Love the cottage."

  Third time here. Small, cosy, peaceful, well furnished and equipped cottage; warm, good shower, gorgeous view. Can walk into mountains from the door. Have been in both summer and winter, love it.

  Mrs FlynnAug 2019

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