Waverley

19 Customer Reviews

• "We have just celebrated my husband’s 50th birthday at Waverley and we have had a fantastic weekend!"

  The house was the perfect size for our group of 4 families aged 4 to 50! Plenty of rooms for us all to socialise together! Bedrooms were spacious, plenty of en suites, beds comfy, house was clean, kitchen was well stocked, lovely garden for our bbq. Perfect location; near to the lake, shop and pubs! We couldn’t have asked for more! The house owner and Sykes were available if we needed anything (we didn’t). Thank you for an amazing holiday we will never forget! We will be booking again! Chloe

  Reviewed by Chloe5.0★Jul 2026

• "Overall everything was great."

  There was just an issue with the copper bath leaking, just wanted to let the owners. But, everything else was great and we really enjoyed our stay .

  Thank you for the great and useful feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★May 2026

• "The house was fantastic great for our large family get away, the village was beautiful also everything we need for a great relaxing break."

  Thank you for the great feedback! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Feb 2026

• "We had a lovely stay at Waverley, there were 16 of us aged from 2 to 97."

  The house is old, but comfortable, and yes the doors are very heavy and some of the handles can be difficult to open at times, but wasn’t really an issue for us. The lounge is rather small and could only seat a maximum of 9 on the chairs, so that was a little disappointing, but we managed with the more able of us by sitting on the floor, this isn’t a negative as you can’t do anything about the size of a room on a house so old, but maybe with a corner settee, you could create a few extra seats? I had a couple of issues when we first arrived (nothing major), and Michelle (owner), got everything sorted within the hour. Communication with Michelle was excellent. We all said that we would be happy to return to Waverley, if we all had another holiday together in the future.

  Thanks for the feedback, the house is 176 years old. It retains a lot of its original features including the doors which I insisted on saving despite them having to comply with fire regulations. The door closers are part of these regulations and make the doors a little bit harder to push but it is unavoidable. We have wondered about changing the seating in the lounge but we love the look and they match so well. You have me wondering whether some extra bean bags would be a good idea? Some guests bring some of the dining chairs through as there are more dining chairs than is needed. I hope you enjoyed the new kitchen? which isn’t in the description or the photos yet. Hopefully we will have made more improvements by the time you come again and can find it in your heart to give us a better score. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Denise3.0★Feb 2026

• "This is the third time we have stayed at the property and so are very satisfied with it."

  I wouldn’t criticise anything.

  Thanks for your kind words and continued business this is what we strive for. Hopefully with the improvements we continue to make, we will get 5 stars next time.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.0★Dec 2025

• "We had a lovely break here last week, the accommodation was ideal for our party of 14 and 2 dogs."

  House was warm , comfortable and well equipped, it also had a car park. Would definitely recommend.

  Thanks for the great feedback, we’re so glad that you enjoyed it. It means a lot to us. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Oct 2025

• "This place is nothing like it shows in the pictures, its old and dowdy, with broken showers, freezers turned off, only 2 hobs can be used for 12 people as the correct pans not available, doors that are that heavy and stick, it takes 2 adults to open them, dog hairs all over furniture."

  Patio doors that won't open, being told by owners that other visitors had broken it so we couldn't use it, actually told us that outside the patio door was an unsafe area and not to use it. All jobs that should if been dine before we arrived.

  Reviewed by Eileen3.0★Aug 2025

• "Lovely location and facilities."

  Enjoyed by all.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jun 2025

• "Very responsive and helpful, thank you!"

  Reviewed by Phil5.0★Mar 2025

• "We had a wonderful time at the Waverley with all our family celebrating my husbands 60th Birthday."

  .The house is absolutely amazing beds are so comfy the bathroom on top floor was very popular grandkids loved the bath ....so cosy with the real fires fantastic dining room for us all ..A good time was had by all can highly recommend we would love to come back one day.

  Thank you for the lovely feedback, we would love to welcome you back again.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Feb 2025

• "Fabulous we loved it!"

  Location is really great, facilities are great. Took us a day or two to work out the parking but once you are used to it you can get 4 cars on the front and a transit at the back. It’s literally 5 mins walk from the lake great for a wild swim before breakfast! Kids loved the table tennis in the cellar, it was like a ‘den’ for them.

  Thank you for a great review! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tom5.0★Oct 2024

• "Great house in a wonderful location."

  We were 3 generations of family (7 adults, 3 children and 2 dogs) celebrating an 80th birthday and this was perfect. Comfortable bedrooms, the kitchen was really well supplied for self-catering and a nice big dining table. Seating area in kitchen could be a bit cosier (we spent more time there than the proper sitting room), but that’s a small niggle as the property worked so well. Great location in Consiton village and an easy walk to the lake. Nice little play area opposite too. Would definitely recommend.

  Thank you for your review, much appreciated Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Oct 2024

• "Really lovely house in the heart of gorgeous Coniston and we had a fantastic weekend celebrating our sons 21st with family."

  There was something for everyone in the area from a potter round the village to the Coniston Round. The beds are very comfortable, bathrooms were clean. Loved the top bathroom! The kitchen was a little tired but we had everything we needed. The owners were very friendly and responsive. Thank you for a great stay.

  Thank you for your review. Much appreciated! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely house with every comfort and we (large family group) had a wonderful time."

  A lot of thought has gone into making this house perfect for a large group and the location is fabulous, we would definitely book again Thank you Michelle & Jonathan

  Thank you, it was a pleasure to meet you and your family and we would love to welcome you back to Waverley again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Sep 2024

• "Generally great house and location for a large group."

  It would not take much to improve the ratings - making sure all bedrooms have litter bins and all bathrooms bath mats for example. The quality of bed linen and towels was very good and the beds are comfortable. However, en suites and bathrooms could receive a bit of TLC (refurbishment) and the bathroom on the second floor needs to be finished. The kitchen and catering provision does let the side down. If you are cooking for 14 then you need cookware of an appropriate size and quality - that was lacking. You don't want pots with flaking teflon! The cooker is inefficient and really rather annoying. You also need space / surfaces when catering for a large group. A table in the dining room to lay out food would be a good addition. More of everything and better quality is the order of the day. It's a 3.5 out of 5 from us.

  I think that’s a Harsh score, worst since we started 3 years ago and the house has never been better equipped. We are taking on some of the criticism but this is a 174 year old house which for most is its charm. Our phone number is provided in the house for anything the guests might struggle with. I’m sure you noticed the big improvements we have made and continue to make as we go. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John3.0★Aug 2024

• "The house was ideal for our group of 10 walkers - comfy beds and pillows as well as roomy bathrobes, plenty of hot water, a very large fridge."

  The big sunny dining room was perfect for planning walks and lingering over dinner. The quiet location is a great starting point for many local walks as well as a boat trip across the lake to Brantwood.

  Thank you your a lovely review, we hope to welcome you again sometime. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2024

• "We had an amazing stay at Waverley!"

  The house was perfectly located right by Coniston lake and town, which is arguably now my favourite place to stay in the Lake District. Nearby was a local co-op for groceries, a petrol station and a handful of pubs to stop by and grab food or a pint. Waverley itself had plenty of rooms for our group, and had all the basic amenities we needed for a long weekend. The kitchen was well stocked with equipment, dishes, cutlery and even a dish washer. The house was ideal for our big group and our friend’s dog, who absolutely loved the space outside. It was beautifully furnished with big mirrors, had a modern feel, was cosy and I would recommend it for anyone wanting a home away from home!

  Thank you for your lovely review Property Owner

  Reviewed by Maxine5.0★May 2024

• "The property is located very close to Coniston lake in a great neighbourhood."

  We found it very clean but kitchen was very poorly equipped. We couldn’t work the induction hob because there were no compatible pots/pans. Had to rely on only two electric points for cooking for 15 people. The property had no bin bags/kitchen rolls etc.

  Hi, thank you for your honest review. We are sorry you couldn’t find the induction pans and pots, they are there I promise, our mobile numbers are provided if there are any issues. We have taken on new cleaners which also restock the house ready for the next guests and it’s unfortunate if this didn’t meet your expectations. We will go through the kitchen supplies personally and make sure everything within reason is present. We hope you enjoyed the complimentary extras which we don’t advertise. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarwat4.0★May 2024

• "Had a lovely family birthday celebration in a beautiful house in a beautiful location"

  Thank you for our first review! So glad you enjoyed it. If you are interested, keep an eye out for improvements we plan to make in the next few years.. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Apr 2024

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