Juniper Cottage

36 Customer Reviews

• "A very enjoyable stay in this lovely cottage."

  Two good sized double bedrooms as well as the two singles made for a great family holiday home. The property was not spick and span but adequate, with a good level of equipment about the place as well as lots of small items not usually found in holiday cottages. The welcome pack was a nice touch. The garden is a beautiful space and with deer appearing at the bottom fence in the early morning, only adding to it's appeal. Being outside in the almost complete silence of the area was very relaxing. My only criticism would be the showers and hot water temperature, which would both be easily remedied. Overall I would recommend this cottage as a holiday home.

  Reviewed by Iain4.1★Mar 2025

• "The location of the property and the house itself is stunning."

  Beautifully peaceful spot with walks straight from the door and an abundance of wildlife. However, the general standard of maintenance and cleaning is poor. This is our third time at this property and standards seem to have declined each time, to the point that I don't think we will book again. None of the points raised by previous reviewers have been actioned. None of the showers work properly, general dust and dirt (for example under furniture and sofa cushions), missing TV remote, dirty baking sheets and lacking some basic kitchen utensils. Such a shame, for the sake of a deep clean and a bit of household maintenance, this property would be perfect.

  Reviewed by Charis2.2★Mar 2025

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend stay at Juniper Cottage - it is very comfortable and well-equipped, and it was nice to have a welcome pack."

  What makes the cottage really special is the views across to the fells westwards - fabulous and ever-changing. Lovely walks from the door, and in a very peaceful position.

  Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Nov 2024

• "Overall a good stay as the location and views can’t be faulted."

  With a little bit of TLC and better cleaning this property could be amazing. There is a lot of maintenance work which needs to be completed, which to be fair we were warned about and were told by Sykes we would get a £30 refund for (which we have yet to see). However aside from the paintwork and maintenance issues such as the downstairs shower attachment rusted and broken off, the level of cleanliness wasn’t really up to scratch. For example hairs and crumbs under sofa cushions, hairs in bedroom chest of drawers and a sticky hairdryer. There was also some condensation mould on the wall in the main bathroom which could easily have been wiped away before we arrived. All of which could be easily fixed with a good cleaning service. As mentioned the location and views were great- walks straight from the door, and the welcome pack was really appreciated. My last gripe though, which I thought was pretty low was that most of the hand soaps and washing up liquid had been topped up with water so we were essentially washing with frothy water. Not great

  Reviewed by Ruth2.8★Oct 2024

• "Wonderful position love the views from every aspect."

  Excellent location to travel from to explore area. This was our second visit to this property, no doubt, will be back.

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2024

• "This is our fourth stay at Juniper Cottage, as a family we absolutely love the cottage and the surrounding area."

  Upon arrival this time we were not met with the usual high standards of cleanliness or high quality finishings and decor within the property. It is quite evident the cottage is undergoing some upgrades, however this was not relayed to us, nor reflected in the price. There is black mould on the ceilings in the bedrooms and the blinds in the shower room, stains on the dining room cushions and sofa and half done paint jobs in around the property. We are usually met with a spotless property that you feel proud to be staying in, however this time there was rubbish discarded in cupboards and drawers, thick dust and uncleaned floors. Despite trying to get in touch with lakelovers throughout our stay, we have had no reply.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry that your stay was not as you expected. Your comments have been passed on to the relevant teams. We understand that our Customer Relations Team have contacted you regarding your stay. Thank you The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria3.8★Aug 2024

• "Amazing cottage and views were spectacular lovely peaceful place to stay."

  Everything included for what you need for a break away could do with a lick of paint here and there and could do with a good dust to remove cobwebs and some cleaning under the large sofas , apart from that a lovely place

  Reviewed by Sylvia4.7★Aug 2024

• "It’s our 4th visit to Juniper Cottage start with the bad, no hand soap in any bathrooms upon arrival, not enough hand towels to serve the bathrooms, en-suite doesn’t drain water so you can’t use this shower, bins weren’t collected and 3/4 full upon arrival, only 4 bowls and 2 wine glasses, Lakelovers never answer the phone they fob you off with digital means of conversation which takes them hours to respond."

  Good points, stunning location, very homely feel, easy access to the lakes, super quiet and relaxing, overall a good break away it’s just a shame that over the years previous guests have abused the property to make it quiet run down!

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry that you were unable to reach Lakelovers on the phone, we will pass on your comments to the relevant teams. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by David2.5★Jul 2024

• "What a beautiful, perfect holiday home."

  Grounds well maintained, house nice and clean for arrival, and a nice welcome gift of bread, butter, milk and a cake. Kitchen well stocked, and beautiful views from all windows. Beds were very comfortable, showers were ok, nice hot water but not overly powerful. Some really nice furniture and decorations. Very clear instructions on how things work. Lots of lovely little extras such as a printer, DAB radios, books and the most wonderful washer/dryer. We had an issue with the waste collection whilst there, but the very friendly owner responded to us very promptly and took action to resolve. We had a wonderful relaxing holiday here, and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely comfortable cottage in an amazing location."

  I loved cooking in the kitchen which had such brilliant views. Just a few suggestions on items to include in the kitchen - egg cups, rolling pin and a non stick frying pan. The rubbish in the wheelie bin hadn’t been emptied and we couldn’t find where this was as it had been locked away in the garage which we had no access to. However, after messaging the housekeeper Claire, she came back really promptly to say leave our rubbish in the garage and gave us the key code.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful original Lakeland cottage."

  Fully equipped with many lovely personal touches, to cover every need. Stunning location, secluded and quiet, the most amazing sunsets from the side patio area. Certainly a place to put you back in nature, casting off any pent up tension and just relax and enjoy the true Lake District scenery and wildlife around you.

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Mar 2024

• "We absolutely loved our stay, definitely recommended."

  Thank you for the welcome grocery pack, so appreciated. We will definitely be returning next year to celebrate our pearl wedding anniversary Hopefully for 2 weeks instead of 1

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Nov 2023

• "Fabulous property."

  Not enough was made about the views, they're stunning. The house was spotless when we arrived, I really cant fault it. If I was nit picking, the heating and hot water were probably a few deg cooler than I would have liked but it wouldn't stop me re-booking.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Nov 2023

• "Juniper cottage is lovely, the location is great and the views from the cottage are outstanding, we loved the peacefulness and the garden is fabulous."

  We would definitely stay again & recommend to others. Bed comfy and kitchen great with loads of utensils etc. dishwasher and drier and tumble are a huge bonus. The wife and smart tv are excellent. The wildlife you see is a fantastic bonus. Superb walks on your doorstep. I like to write a very honest review so I have listed the tiny negatives below. The windows are very old and some of the roller blinds were broken. The cottage is accessed via a very narrow lane with hardly any passing points (this did not effect us but just to make people aware) Sat nav took us to the wrong place and nobody including Sykes could help, we basically found the cottage ourself which was only 5 mins away from where the sat nav had taken us so nothing major. Overall view is Juniper cottage is a great place to stay & we had a lovely week, we would return.

  Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to see that you had an enjoyable stay, and the views! We take your comments on board. We hope to welcome you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steven3.8★Jul 2023

• "Oven needs some flat baking sheets."

  But otherwise A1 accomodation. Would definitely consider future visits.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Jul 2023

• "The cottage was absolutely perfect, spacious, clean, and with a whole array of modern ameneties to make the stay even better."

  The lviving room was spacious with plenty of sofa space and a lovely view through the many windows. Having a gas BBQ was very useful and easy to use. The location was also perfect, close to Lake Windemere and the town of Bowness, but at the same time remote enough to see and hear almost nobody. Higly reccomend Juniper Cottage and we will almost certainly be back.

  Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that you found the property to be clean with everything you needed. We look forward to welcoming you again. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2023

• "A fantastic house with a brilliant garden and truly amazing location."

  A short walk from the house either up the hill for a stunning view of Lake Windermere or down the hill into Windermere itself. We will definitely come back here.

  Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rajen5.0★May 2023

• "Juniper Cottage was the perfect location for my family and I to celebrate my son's 30th birthday."

  The cottage had everything we could need and the beautiful setting and surrounding countryside blew us all away! My son and his girlfriend were thrilled with the master bedroom with ensuite. The decor and perfect accessories around the house were also a treat for the eyes, especially the ornate light shades in the hall and dining room. I would recommend the cottage highly

  Thank you so much for your lovely review and you and your family had a wonderful birthday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Caroline4.4★Apr 2023

• "Loved the cottage and location was perfect."

  Bread board and baking tray would have been handy but otherwise really well equipped. Thank you

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2022

• "A lovely property in a fabulous location."

  A well appointed property with everything you need and more ! It was an excellent base and we were happy to spend days at home to immerse ourselves in the surrounding countryside for the full experience of living in The Lakes ! A highly recommended property !

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Oct 2022

• "Delightful property but needed more kitchen equipment, specifically another mid sized saucepan, more cutlery, children's plastic plates and a bigger fridge for 6 people."

  Rooms were fabulous, location was wonderful.

  Reviewed by Sian4.7★Jul 2022

• "Excellent house in excellent location"

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Jul 2022

• "Absolutely perfect quiet location with beautiful gardens and stunning views."

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2022

• "Beautiful property in glorious location with everything we needed for a wonderful break."

  Even the weather was excellent. Will happily return if the opportunity presents itself.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Apr 2022

• "Loved it"

  Reviewed by Elain5.0★Mar 2022

• "Tremendous cottage in enviable location."

  Warm, cosy, and well equipped. Fantastic stay.

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jan 2022

• "The heating thermostats need addressing."

  In the main bedroom even when on the ice setting they blast out. We had a baby with us who needed heating higher in his room but if we turned the heating up to accommodate him then our room was boiling. It wasn’t great.! So if those 2 thermostats are addressed then that should resolve it. The only other thing is the hot water. It was very limited and seemed to go from hot to warm after the first person had a shower. Other than that I would highly recommend the property and we enjoyed the area and facilities it sits in. I would have given 5 stars had it not been for the heating/water issue.

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Nov 2021

• "Took a full week to replace a missing cafetiere!"

  Reviewed by John4.7★Oct 2021

• "Our second visit to Juniper cottage didn't disappoint."

  It was just as lovely as we remembered, a perfect place to unwind and relax.

  Reviewed by Kerry4.7★Sep 2021

• "Brilliant accommodation with beautiful gardens in a lovely quiet location with fabulous views."

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2021

• "Juniper is in a fantastic location which we really enjoyed being in."

  Lovely garden to sit in with great views and lots of great walks from the doorstep. Inside was acceptable in the main and many small details were addressed like spare bulbs, batteries etc. We only realised on the Wednesday that there was no smoke alarm upstairs and no carbon monoxide alarm in the house which is disgusting as they are a legal requirement and we unwittingly spent 4 nights without. We reported this and it was rectified by Lakelovers very quickly which was good. We asked why this legal requirement was not checked properly and didn't get a satisfactory reply. All we got was a comment from maintenance department saying they were 'surprised we didn't spot it sooner'. Well, I obviously did a better job spotting it than whoever is responsible for safety over the years. Many of the double glazed units were misted making the view out misty and there was only one small meat roasting tray for the oven and no other oven trays or tins for the lovely large oven. We had to buy some ourselves. Some previous guests had also commented on these points in the visitor book along with a comment that the house was a bit 'tired', and we would have to agree. On stripping the beds to leave we found some badly stained pillow protectors and a stained mattress, something also commented on in previous feedback. We did have a nice week at Juniper despite what I have written but the unfortunate but avoidable issues are present and disappointing to find and I regret having to make my comments but it is best to speak as you find. It is a place we would have loved to stay at again but now won't be doing so.

  Reviewed by Andrew2.8★Aug 2021

• "A beautiful property with stunning views!"

  I went here with my four children age range of 9 - 22 and they all had a great time - no neighbours close by so could be as noisy as they liked without disturbing anyone. You can walk to bowness and windermere across the footpaths in about 45 mins or less, the property also offered plenty of space whilst the gardens were big enough for playing outdoor games. We will definitely come back to Juniper cottage we all absolutely loved it..........

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Jul 2021

• "This beautiful home was exactly what we needed, peaceful and tranquil location, but only a short walk to Bowness."

  The house was homely and had everything we needed. The views from the garden were amazing, the baby lambs were great entertainment to watch! Really hope to return in the near future

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★May 2021

• "The cottage location was really good."

  I have already recommended it to friends.

  Reviewed by Mandy5.0★Apr 2021

• "We spent a lot of time choosing from the extensive range of properties on Lakelovers website."

  We opted for Juniper and were extremely happy with the standard of the property and the location which was secluded and private but not totally isolated. We would love to return and would highly recommend.

  Mr BartlettApr 2019

• "Juniper cottage was like a home from home."

  Without doubt 5 stars. Near enough to be within easy reach of local services but far enough away to feel like you are 'away from it all'. Facilities were first class and the cottage was very well equipped. Very comfortable beds. Immaculately prepared.

  Mr HobsonNov -0001

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