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Marsh Garth

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Kirkby-In-Furness, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.8

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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31 Customer Reviews

  • "Thanks so much."

    My husband, I and daughter plus our two dogs had a fabulous stay at Marsh Garth. Very well equipped and had everything we needed. Very comfortable. Great garden too. Thanks for all our treats and for the dogs too.

    Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Angela5.0Oct 2024

  • "Marsh Garth is very comfortable, warm and well equipped."

    The cleanliness is excellent! It is set in a quiet cul de sac with a nice garden and a pleasant outlook. It has lovely dog walks overlooking the marshes and estuary from the doorstep. It is also in a great location for coastal walks, visiting the lakes and lots of tourist attractions. Would highly recommend and we will be returning!

    Thank you for your lovely review. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gillian5.0Sep 2024

  • "Very clean and well equipped."

    Spacious accommodation. The bed was perfect, it was so comfortable. The shower was great. Lovely garden. Quiet location convenient for the South Lakes. We would definitely recommend this property.

    Thank you very much for your complementary review. Nice to know you felt so at home. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carole5.0Sep 2024

  • "Lovely bungalow not far from all good places to visit."

    Well kept, comfortable, everything in it that you need. Lovely garden to sit in

    Thanks for your feedback. Pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jennifer5.0Sep 2024

  • "Everything is wonderful and brilliant."

    We have a very lovely holiday. Our giant baby also made good connection to his new friends, the cow families. The environment and property facilities are perfect. If the fence can be upgraded and improved to stronger type, the pet owners will be more comfortable and relaxed to let their pets to make new friends with the cows.

    We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chai Hung5.0Aug 2024

  • "The property was exactly as advertised with a fabulous back garden The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped with everything in clean working order."

    The nearest place for a small shop is askham around 10minutes in the car the local pubs were all closed when we got there which was unfortunate however they do have limited opening times so better to check if your expecting pub grub on your first night.

    Thank you, we’re pleased you found everything you needed at Marsh Garth. I’ve noted your comments about the local amenities. I’ll check on their availability and update the notes in the information book accordingly. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janice4.7Jul 2024

  • "No pillow protectors at all,badly stained mattress protector, shower head black with grime,extractor fan in bathroom clogged with dust and cobwebs,lots of black mould on grouting in bathroom,very dirty sofa seating already partly covered with throw,towels smelt stale at start of holiday."

    .it was our 2nd visit. There won't be a third. We have informed the owners of the cleanliness issues.

    We appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention and we were disappointed to hear of your experience. We have already responded directly to you and raised the matter immediately with our housekeeping company. The housekeepers have acknowledged that the standard of cleaning on this occasion fell well below their usual high standards and have acted to rectify this before the arrival of the next guests. There was a miscommunication between cleaners with regards to the provision of pillow protectors, which are usually in place as standard, and they have reviewed their processes with regard to this and the other cleaning concerns. Our housekeepers can be contacted at any point during a stay to address any concerns that guests may have. This option was not taken up so unfortunately we were unaware of any problems until the end of the stay. We also wish to reassure you that such housekeeping concerns have not been raised by previous guests and we will continue to monitor the situation to ensure there is no repeat. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison2.5Jul 2024

  • "The property was was way above any other property that we have stayed in over our years of holidaying it was was to a high standard throughout and everything you could or would need was catered for from providing treats for the dog to treats for the owners all information both on the surrounding activities to instructions on how to operate the various appliances and the rear garden well kept with the wonderful view of the cows …brilliant!"

    !!

    Thank you. We’re pleased Marsh Garth provided for your needs. We like to try and help it feel home from home and we very much appreciate your comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David4.7Jun 2024

  • "Spacious well equipped in quiet location with excellent secure rear garden dog friendly."

    The property was clean, well maintained and comfortable. Easy walking distance on quiet road to two local pubs. Railway station is an easy walk with access to towns on the west coast. Good range of local walks on country foot paths. Good location for southern lakes.

    Pleased you enjoyed exploring the area. Your complimentary comments are appreciated. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Phillip5.0Jun 2024

  • "Everything you could need!"

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    Thank you, we’re pleased to hear that. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Melissa5.0Jun 2024

  • "Holiday Bungalow was Fab-U-Lous."

    Great Location for South Lakes and Seaside. Would definitely recommend. Great view from garden over country side with calves and their mum's galloping over the field. Perfect place for us. We would love to visit again. Many Thanks to the Owners of Marsh Garth. Lyn, Gail & Tilly (Border Collie)

    Glad our property suited your needs. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynette5.0May 2024

  • "Very comfy bungalow with nice extras especially in the kitchen(and the dog treats)."

    . Situated in a good position to tour the southern lakes and coast....a very pretty and scenic part of Cumbria... I recommend staying here....

    We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay at Marsh Garth and exploring the area. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthea5.0May 2024

  • "Spacious, clean and well equipped in a very quiet location overlooking fields."

    Comfortable beds, good shower with plenty of hot water. The biscuits, chocolates and milk were a welcome surprise. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.

    Thank you for your lovely comments. We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0May 2024

  • "Marsh Garth was the perfect place for us to relax and unwind."

    The bungalow is spacious and extremely comfortable with a home from home feel.

    Very pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jacqui5.0Apr 2024

  • "We were so pleased with Marsh Garth; beautiful bungalow, so well appointed, it had everything we could wish for with lovely big windows and the kitchen/diner was exceptional with high end appliances."

    The bathroom was great, and so were the bedrooms. The whole ambiance of Marsh Garth was comfort and welcoming and we would like to go back. Loved it.

    Thank you so much for your complimentary review. We appreciate you taking the time. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dawn5.0Feb 2024

  • "We needed a 28 day rental as had to be out of our Static home for that length of time."

    The Bungalow was just perfect lovely and clean everything you need for home from home beautiful garden which our 2 cockerpoos loved. Would highly recommend

    Thank you for your complementary feedback. It is much appreciated. We are pleased Marsh Garth was so suited to your needs. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Maxine5.0Jan 2024

  • "Best place we've ever stayed ."

    Excellent accommodation and a lovely big secure enclosed garden for our 2 dogs.A beautiful area too.

    We’re so pleased you and your dogs enjoyed your stay. Thank you for your complimentary comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Sep 2023

  • "First time visiting the Lake District and certainly won't be the last."

    Loved this house. It had everything we needed. We were lucky with good weather and sat out the rear patio with a glass (or two) of wine in the sun. This property was perfect for our dog. The rear garden to play, and a stones throw away from a pathway leading to a trail for a walk. Would certainly return to this house and recommend others to book it.

    Pleased you enjoyed your first trip to the Lakes. Property Owner

    Reviewed by James5.0Aug 2023

  • "A very pleasant stay."

    Even though the weather was really bad. It had everything we needed. One minor bugbear was that the lights in the oven need replacing. It was difficult to see how the food was cooking.

    Shame about the weather for you not very seasonal at all. Regarding the oven bulbs, there has been a problem sourcing suitable replacement bulbs but this has now been resolved so all working now. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Neil4.7Jul 2023

  • "Marsh Garth is a lovely property we had a most enjoyable week with our dog."

    The layout of the kitchen is well thought out and being able to take dog straight in to the garden to wash and dry after our walks was ideal. The area is very convenient for great walks both in the country side around the lakes and on the beach. It is also not to far from nice local pubs with good food.

    Great to hear your holiday worked out well for you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alexander4.7Jun 2023

  • "Lovely and comfortable bungalow in a quiet location."

    The bungalow was clean and spacious with all the facilities we needed. The beds were very comfortable and the shower over the bath powerful. We had fantastic weather and loved sitting in the rear garden watching the cows in the next field. The only issue was the 2 narrow steps into the side door which my 88 year old mother struggled with. A handle to help would be useful. Apart from that everything else was perfect and we would highly recommend this bungalow.

    We're pleased you enjoyed your stay. The weather was indeed very good for you. We are looking at altering the steps to the door over the coming months so this is in hand. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Jun 2023

  • "Everything was great apart from parking as it was very tight to take car into ..."

    Everything was great apart from parking as it was very tight to take car into drive and the road outside really narrow this is not a complaint just an observation

    Thank you for your feedback. We do recommend reversing onto the driveway for easiest accessibility. This is included in our property information and key collection details. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alison5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely Bungalow The bungalow is in a quiet cul-de-sac which is ideally situated for both the estuary and Lake District National Park."

    Lovely garden which our Sprocker Louie enjoyed and there is a lovely buttercup field overlooking the garden which had cows and their calves in which was lovely to look at. The bungalow was clean and very comfortable and the tray of coffee/tea/milk and chocolates was appreciated as were the dog treats left for Louie. The bungalow was well equipped with the exception of a hairdryer. This is the 5th property we have stayed in and this was the only one that did not provide a hairdryer. The only other minor gripe was the 2 very narrow steep steps to enter the property as they were that narrow that you had to put your foot on the side to get up and down them. As with others we wished there was more flexibility with the check-in and check-out times as check-out is 10am yet when we passed the property at 11am no one had arrived so check-out could have easily been 11am which would not have been such a rush for us to get everything done that the owners had asked (stripping the beds and hoovering everywhere). On the whole we had a very enjoyable time.

    We're pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your feedback. With regards to check-out, we have found 10am to be a commonly used time with many holiday lets and suits most guests. It can vary when our housekeepers can attend and they need time to prepare the property for the next guests. We are looking at altering the steps to the door over the coming months so this is in hand. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sonia4.7May 2023

  • "Bungalow was to a good standard but the rear patio was appalling and a health and safety issue."

    The patio has since been repaired by the owners and should hopefully cause no more problems? We are returning in September.

    Reviewed by Kay4.1May 2023

  • "Marsh Garth was a lovely cottage very clean and comfortable the garden was ..."

    Marsh Garth was a lovely cottage very clean and comfortable the garden was really nice very tidy everything you could wish for couldnt find any faults with the cottage highly recommended

    Many thanks, we appreciate your comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0May 2023

  • "Sat-Nav thinks the property is on the left."

    It's not. It's on the right. Which just goes to show how technology has improved our life. Without it though we may well have missed the turning to what was a quiet little cul de sac. The bungalow has two very narrow steep steps to enter, but once inside the property is in general excellent. Everything we might have wanted was there, along with a much appreciated little tray of goodies to welcome us. The beds were great, very comfortable and snug. We managed to figure out how everything worked, even when the hob and cooker managed to circuit break, we found the trip switch and got it working again. The property was very clean except for a rim around the bath, but we cleaned that off and all was well. The toilet seat was a little fluid, and needed anchoring, but we survived with no issues. We had two dogs with us, a cocker and a springer, and both appreciated the garden which was nice and secure. The property provided lots of poo bags, and dog treats, so they were made extra welcome. They had never seen cows before and having them in a field that looms over the back of the property was an interesting introduction resulting in much barking that eventually stopped by the end of the week. This was a lovely place, very welcoming and we would definitely go back again.

    Thank you for your feedback, we're pleased you enjoyed your stay. We appreciate your bringing the housekeeping and maintenance points to our attention and these have now been addressed. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard4.4Apr 2023

  • "A really nice stay."

    Highly recommend Marsh Garth. Great walks and dog friendly.

    Thank you for your feedback We're pleased your stay was enjoyed by both four legs and two! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Apr 2023

  • "Excellent bungalow."

    Clean and very well equipped. The only down side is the late arrival time @ 4pm and early departure @ 10am. There is actually no time for breakfast when as requested the beds needed to be stripped and hoovering throughout. We had to stop for breakfast on our way home. This would put me off booking this property again.

    Thank you for your comments. We're glad you liked the property but sorry to hear you didn't find check in/out times suitable for you. Check out of 10am and check in from 4pm is a common arrangement for many holiday lets and is found to suit most guests. It also allows our housekeepers sufficient time to prepare the property for the next guests and ensure everything is in order. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Edwina5.0Apr 2023

  • "It was a lovely cosy clean bungalow to stay iin."

    Location quiet and peaceful, Not far from Windermere approx 30 minutes drive. Lovely walks up on the fells. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend you stay here. Lovely comfy beds, Slept like a log. Our dog also settled well in the bungalow enjoyed the hospitality treats

    Many thanks We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lyn5.0Apr 2023

  • "Owner was helpful and responded quickly to minor issues."

    Location is perfect for fells and coast. Bungalow was spacious, warm and had everything we needed. Lovely to have breakfast looking over to the hills.

    Many thanks for your feedback, we appreciate your comments. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Greg5.0Mar 2023

  • "Stayed in a lot of holiday lets over the years,this was so comfortable,it had something about it,we wished we could have stayed longer."

    will be back in the future

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we appreciate your comments. We're pleased your enjoyed your stay and look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Feb 2023

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request) with TV, 1 x double
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with gas fire
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, iron/ironing board, hairdryer, clothes airer
  • 2 x TV, Smart TV with Freeview in sitting room, Freeview TV in super-king-size room
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and Travel cot/playpen available
  • Off-road parking for 1 car, additional parking available roadside or at the end of the cul-de-sac
  • Rear enclosed garden with furniture, hosepipe and lockable garage available for storage of bikes and paddleboards
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Note: There is a stream which runs along the back of the garden and the field beyond often contains livestock
  • The garden fence prevents direct access to the stream and field, but children and dogs should be supervised at all times
  • Please inform Sykes before booking or at time of booking if any of your party are considered vulnerable or at higher risk such as through disability, reduced mobility or sensory impairment
  • There are two steps up to each entrance of the property
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am

The property

Tucked away in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria, is this lovely, detached bungalow, Marsh Garth.

Enjoying a superb location within a quiet cul-de-sac in the Lake District National Park, Marsh Garth is a wonderful dog-friendly choice for couples or a family of four.

The property benefits from an off-road parking space, and a rear enclosed garden with furniture for alfresco dining with views of Black Combe, a hose pipe for washing off muddy paws and walking gear, and a garage where you can store bikes and paddleboards.

Look forward to cooking up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, before serving up the fruits of your labour at the dining table for four.

After dinner, retreat to the sitting room, where you can curl up on the sumptuous seating with your favourite tipple in hand and select a much-loved show from the Smart TV.

Continue through to find a beautiful bathroom, where you can freshen up with your choice of bath or shower, along with two tastefully decorated bedrooms, a super-king-size with zip/link and a double.

Explore the village, enjoy leisurely strolls along the Kirkby Pool, or pay a visit to one of Kirkby's two pubs; The Commercial Pub is home to a basic village store during pub opening hours.

Your new-home-from-home provides easy access to all of the outdoor activities the Lakes has to offer, including fell walking, watersports, cycling and forest trails.

The neighbouring village of Grizebeck offers a pub, petrol station and shop, and the charming village of Broughton-in-Furness is home to a Post Office, bakery, grocers and butchers together with two petrol stations, tourist information and three pubs.

There are trails to suit all abilities including the Cumbria Coastal Way, Kirkby Moor, and also in the Duddon Valley, Broughton-In-Furness and Woodland areas.

Next stop is Ulverston, where you can picnic in Ford Park, tour the Laurel & Hardy Museum, enjoy the delights of the Shed 1 Gin Distillery, and dine at the traditional pub of The Farmers.

Continue onto Grange-over-Sands, where you can wander through the charming Ornamental Gardens, test out your swing at the excellent golf club, and refuel at The Estuary Bistro.

For a taste of the coast, dog-friendly beaches can be easily reached at Askam-in-Furness, Roanhead near Barrow-in-Furness and Haverigg near Millom.

If you fancy exploring further up the coast of the Western Lakes you can enjoy Muncaster Castle, Ravenglass and Eskdale where you’ll find the La’al Ratty narrow gauge steam railway.

Adventure awaits at Marsh Garth.

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About the location

KIRKBY-IN-FURNESS

Broughton-in-Furness 5 miles; Ulverston 5 miles.

Kirkby-in-Furness is a collection of six hamlets on the Furness peninsula overlooking the Duddon estuary. The village is home to a general store and two pubs as well as a railway station on the Cumbrian Coast Line. Just five miles away is Broughton-in-Furness which has much to please the visitor such as a pretty, cobbled square complete with a splendid horse chestnut tree, enclosed by shops, pubs and homes. The village provides an ideal base for a walking or climbing holiday, with ample opportunity to explore the rugged beauty of the Duddon Valley and the quieter Lake District fells. East of Kirkby-in-Furness is the ancient market town of Ulverston which still holds a street market every Thursday and Saturday. Today it’s well known as a festival town with events throughout the year, including walking and art festivals in the summer months and the renowned Dickensian festival in late November. One of the town’s great claims to fame is as the birthplace of Stan Laurel - it is now home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world! Facilities include a wide range of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs, a cinema and a leisure centre. All of the attractions of the National Park are easily reached and nearby family attractions include the World of Beatrix Potter, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park and Muncaster Castle.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas