Fair Cop

Fair cop is a charming property renovated really well it was very clean and tidy and perfect for two adults, it is located perfectly in the village of Hawkshead, which we both loved, full of small shops and perfect for local walks, the only downside is the very tight parking space, but that was explained prior to holiday, I would recommend the property to anyone.

Excellent base to go out walking from.

The property is very well appointed and comfortable. We had our dog with us on what was sadly to be her last holiday, but we will always have very happy memories of her being with us there. If you do have a dog with you it’s worth bearing in mind that there is no enclosed garden so it’s lead on and out at night and first thing! Thank you.

The accommodation is in a great location, only steps away from the village centre.

It's a spacious and modern ground floor flat, well-suited to couples. Facilities are generally good, although the fridge door handle needs to be replaced. WiFi works well in the lounge, though less so in the bedroom. Access to the parking requires a wee bit of skill. It would also have been nice, given the fabulous weather, to have an outside area to sit in. However, overall we were satisfied with 'A Fair Cop'. We would return.

lovely comfortable apartment.

I would stay here again.

We’ve stayed in this cottage several times and it’s great to see the standard of maintenance has been kept up.

The cottage is well equipped, very comfortable in a good central location within the village. The nearby Coop is very handy for groceries and there are three good pubs and loads of walks from the village. Everything we need for a great stay.

Fair Cop is a lovely apartment for two people.

The bed is comfortable and it has a good shower. It was cold when we arrived but warmed up very quickly. It is within a building of other apartments but we did not hear much noise from the other residence. The parking is a bit tight but we have quite a large car. We were very lucky and had good weather so did not have to worry about drying walking gear. We would definitely stay here again.

We have stayed in Fair Cop many times and love it.

well presented and fully equipped accommodation, also an excellent location within the village.

..Only slight point of note is that the car parking spaces and exit are a bit tight if you have a larger vehicle....

We really enjoyed our stay at Fair Cop, it was our second visit, the apartment is lovely and done to a high standard, can't beat the location right in the centre of Hawkshead with the added bonus of parking included

This was our 6th stay at Fair Cop and we already have it booked for two weeks next year.

We love it. Scaffolding was erected during our first week which we didn't know about. However apologies were sent to us after it went up and it didn't spoil our holiday. As we were staying for twelve nights I did request a change of bed linen half way through which we have had before. This year I was told we would have to pay for it if we wanted someone to come in and change the sheets although a clean set could be left for me to change free of charge. This was a bit disappointing as I understand it was the holiday company making the charge and not the owner. A full clean wasn't requested just the bed linen.

What a gem of a cottage situated on the edge of Hawkshead, with a minute's walk to local shops/pubs/cafes.

Interior is well equipped to a high standard. Fantastic wood burner for those cozy evenings after a long walk. Bedding/towels of good quality and bed was very comfortable. Fabulous powerful hot shower and bath. We had a great 4 night stay in this beautiful, characterful cottage. The only negatives I can give is there was no complimentary tea/coffee and lack of logs (only 1) which we've had in other cottages in the Lakes, and the rubbish kitchen bin had not been emptied. However, this does not take away what a beautiful cottage this is and we will definitely return.

Perfect apartment for two right in the centre of Hawkshead.

Might consider changing bath for a walk in shower which would suit most people looking for a ground floor accommodation. Apart from that we wouldn’t change anything!

Fantastic week spent at Fair Cop which was exactly as listed, clean, comfy and relaxing.

Ideal location in the lovely village of Hawkshead, perfectly placed for good walks. If we were to be critical the wallpaper in the bedroom is starting to peel in some areas and the fridge door has a broken section where you open it, these were minor things but may deteriorate further over time.

Great place and village.

Always been our favourite lakes village to stay in the village was super lots of walks and everything you need for a good stay. Accommodation was brilliant and would recommend…didn’t use the car all week

Fair cop is a wonderful cottage, well equipped, comfortable and set in a fantastic village.

We would love to return for another stay.

Absolutely fab place!

Everything you need inside and close to the club! Winner we will be back!

We have stayed at this property numerous times as it is perfect for us and our pooch.

Always clean, comfortable and so convenient. Lovely pubs and eateries within a few steps from the front door but enough to not hear anything. Walks straight from the property too. We will be booking again soon

Great little cottage to come back to at the end of a long day of walking.

A comfy sofa, bed and a warm working shower are all a bonus for those of us that spend days out on the hills. Would deffo book again when in the area

Hi Everything was fine with our stay,this is our 3rd time staying here at fair cop.

the extractor fan is faulty and needs replacing,not working correctly and making a knocking sound when in operation,but great stay.we are hoping to stay in judging lodging,or arresting view next year if you can help with that Many thanks Spencer.

On arrival there was no hot water but just assumed it was because the water was on timer.

Following day still no hot water so informed the office. The matter was sorted out swiftly. Settled into the property like home from home. The apartment was spotless, well equipped with everything needed for the holiday. Good time of year to rent (week after the easter holiday) as it got busier with the bank holiday weekend approaching. Would have loved a space to sit outside the apartment, but failing that the grounds of St Michaels church was suitable and beautiful. Surrounding areas and villages are delightful. Easy to travel to areas such as Bowness On Windermere, Keswick, Kendal etc. Take the bus, saves on the parking charges and trying to find a parking spot. So many clearly marked walks around the areas to take. Local people were lovely and couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome. Really enjoyed the stay, achieved the relaxation required and would definitely hire 'Fair Cop' again without any hesitation (out of any main holiday season). A huge 'thank you' to all involved.

We have been to Fair cop several times before and always enjoy the stay.

Its a very convenient situation and the accommodation is well equipped with a few minor exceptions that we noticed a few other reviews did comment on as well and so have we on previous stays but dont seem to have been picked up on which is a shame. A few little tweaks would make it ideal such as a larger shower screen in the bathroom as it does not keep the water in the bath from the shower. A hook on the bathroom door for clothes when showering would be good and there is no clothes airer for wet clothes if you need to dry wet stuff after a rainy walk. The washing machine is there to use but nowhere to hang wet clothes so a bit pointless. We would also prefer a couple of proper mugs in the cup cupboard as the cups are a bit small for a decent hot cuppa but thats just a personal preference! The heating did not come on at all whilst we were there over our Easter stay but we did have plenty of very hot water and it wasnt particularly cold outside so we managed and we used the woodburner one cooler night but the towels were wet through with no heat in the towel rail and when we looked at the instructions in the file provided it said you could boost the heating by using the wall mounted pad in the hall - however there was no instructions how to do this and we didnt want to just mess with it. So we had one set of two wet towels for our 4 night stay. Maybe an additional towel for longer stays would be appreciated too. We noticed the handle on the fridge door was slightly split so we opened the fridge using the side of the door to prevent putting any pressure on it or causing it to break but maybe maintenance should check this before it gets fully broken. These are all just small things and constructive comments rather than complaints but they would have provided us with a really stressless stay. The notice in the accommodation also mentioned using the dog blankets on the sofa and the bed for dog stays however there was only one very small xmas blanket provided in the box so not much we could do with that. Fortunately we always take our own very large blankets to cover all the furniture but other guests may assume this will be provided so its worth a mention. Although it is dog friendly which we really appreciate it does not have an enclosed external area so if your pooch needs to dash out first thing in the morning for a quick 1's and 2's you need a lead and a little walkies which means getting up and dressed so just a heads up for dog owners wanting to let them out first thing. All the above is just to help other guests and is constructive comment rather than critiscism as we really enjoyed our stay as always and the local walks without having to use your car are lovely. Parking is a little complicated to negotiate especially if the guest on the entrance accommodation has a larger car but fortunately we dont so we were were ok but a few large cars together may struggle to get in and out. We noticed a big increase in the price from our previous visit so not sure about returning until maybe some of these little improvements are put in place to justify it. Overall we really like Fair cop and appreciate the peace and quiet and the clean and well decorated facilities. The owners have kept the accommoodation in a very clean modern condition and its a good choice for a relaxing stay with a great view.

The property was delightful, comfortable and well maintained.

Two minor comments, unlike other Sykes properties we have stayed in there were no 'welcome' items in the property: milk, teabags, toiletries. Also given the price a check in time of 3pm and check out at 9am felt a little unfair.

Have now stayed here two years running for New Year and already booked for 2025/26.

Ideal for a couple and a furry friend. Compact yet perfectly functionable. A lovely welcome gift awaited our arrival. Sensibly priced.

Fair Cop, is a lovely apartment, set in a beautiful part of the Lakes, Hawkshead.

You have all you need in the apartment. I would definitely come back again.

An excellent property for a lake district stay.

Very well positioned for hills and town access. Very comfortable stay and the wood burning stove was a great addition for warming up after a day of walking. Only downside was the tightness of negotiating the drive when trying to get out (mostly as a large bin and a parked range rover made the turn even tighter).

We have just enjoyed a week stopping at Fair Cop, the location is fabulous in the centre of Hawkshead with the added bonus of parking, lots of walks from Hawkshead and nearby villages a short drive.

The property is lovely, was spotless on arrival lovely decor and nice powerful shower.

Have stayed in Fair Cop several times.

Absolutely love it. My only comment is I think the extractor fan in the bathroom may need attention.

It wasn’t made clear the parking space available was actually in the courtyard area, which made it extremely tight to manoeuvre the car when all the spaces were in use.

That said, we had a wonderful time staying at Fair Cop with our border collie and would return again .

Great place will visit again

This is the third time that we have stayed at this property, and have always been very happy in the past.

However, this time we were treated by a 'funky' smell when we arrived. We put this down to perhaps the property being uninhabited for a few days (our lease was from Monday to Saturday). However, as the week went on the smell seemed to get worse and smelt of a septic tank. This seemed to emanate from the bathroom, and pass through the whole house. On the Friday we messaged the contact on the information sheet and felt it would need to be addressed before the next occupancy. We had no reply. Otherwise, this is a lovely, comfortable property (hence our return) with good facilities and a beautiful location. No doubt we will return again at some point, but maybe not in warm weather if that was the cause of the smell which put a bit of a dampener on our break.

Excellent accommodation in the centre of the village, had everything we needed for a lovely weeks stay

Lovely holiday home, comfortable and perfectly situated in village of hawshead.

We will definitely be coming back next year.

It was more than we had hoped for Its so good we have booked for next year the town was very friendly to us and dog to come in and a have meal with us in the pubs.

Fair Cop is perfect for us with an elderly dog as there are no stairs in the property.

It is so handy being right in the village near to the pubs and shops. A lovely, modern, clean place which we have stayed in several times.

Fabulous find in a great location.

The accommodation is to a very high standard and has everything you need. Very clean and you would never know that there were dogs regularly staying there. Would have no trouble in recommending this property to anyone, have booked for next year already. As a “fair cop” in real life, this property ticks all the boxes.

Fantastic place for a couple.

Everything you need for a lovely stay in the Lake District. Special shout out to the team who resolved a heating and hot water issue within an hour on a Sunday afternoon. Hawkshead is a lovely village with all that you could need- A couple of pub's, tearooms, bistro, supermarket and a chippy- As well as being on the doorstep of beautiful walking country.

Was a excellent accommodation especially with my wife’s mobility not being to good regards John Warburton

Lovely property, very well appointed, clean and tidy.

Parking was a bit tricky, especially as I have a larger car. Particularly enjoyed the wood burner in the evening as it was cold at this time of year. Read a few reviews where people whinged about poor decor etc. I found the accommodation exactly the opposite, these people must live in perfect houses in a perfect world. Would happily stay again.

We have stayed here before and liked it so much we thought we’d come again.

On return we were slightly disappointed by the ‘doggy’ smell. There was an attempt to mask this with a powerful plug in air freshener which became too much to bear after a short while. Also, whilst not listed, we were surprised by the lack of any way of making coffee. We read the reviews before we booked and a regular comment is made about ‘fuel’ being included in the description but not in apartment. The ‘fuel bin’ outside was empty bar two part burnt logs. It would be an easy win to put a £8 bag pf logs in there for each visit. There are a couple of places where the wall paper needs re gluing back to the wall and the plastic flowers in the bathroom are thick with dust. Finally, as a suggestion, a bit more cutlery and crockery would mean the dishwasher could be used less.

The fair cop is a clean and comfortable and furnished to a high standard.

It is situated In the heart of Hawkshead hamlet with shops and pubs right next door (please note it’s a sleepy Hawkshead in January only a handful of shops and 1pub open but suited us perfectly ) plenty of walks to explore on your doorstep which you can locate from books and maps kindly provided provided by the owners to use “Fantastic help” Overall I would recommend a stay here.

A lovely property but difficult to operate the temperature controller without any instructions so felt quite cold although we did make use of the log burner.

Could do with a table lamp on the unit beneath the TV as wall lights are quite bright. Despite this we had a fabulous stay and have booked again for next New Year!

We did contact you during our stay to comment on a couple of cleanliness issues that we had experienced (eg grill pan wire rack was filthy and also one of the saucepans), and also the paucity of basics ( no welcome pack, not even a tea bag, no dog blankets inside the box indicating so.

Only one toilet roll) Such a disappointment after we have had such welcoming properties with Sykes before. We were contacted by Sykes at the time and were promised that our concerns would be passed to the "local team". However, we received no further contact during our stay. This experience has left a sour taste.

It said we would have fuel which we took as logs for the wood burner but none provided Shower head and kettle need descaling and a new toaster is needed It would also be good to have a coffee table in front of the settee

Great location close to village centre.

Comfy bed and furnishings. Internet not working. E mailed Sykes but got no response. No instructions for using the heating. Parking was a bit tight.

Perfectly placed property for plenty of walks and local amenities( general store and pubs less than 2 minutes walk ).

Well presented property with good, comfortable facilities. Thankyou again for a lovely stay( originally visited 09/2020 ). Recommend highly Matthews Bistro in Ambleside for a fantastic meal. Only negative point was property smealt of wet dog on arrival and didn't shift for 4 days.

Hi, a lovely, modern apartment in a brilliant location.

Disappointed that there wasn't a 'welcome pack' which we've experienced almost everywhere else, but it wasn't expected from the description. Shower heads were very dirty (black mold). Bed too soft for us (personal preference though). Probably haunted as we felt very unsettled, we kept catching things out of the corner of our eye, the dog would look at something we couldn't see and growl and a cold draft when walking to the kitchen that couldn't be explained.

What a wonderful holiday cottage!

It was even better than it looked online. We were a little worried the kitchen might be too small but when we got there it was bigger than it looked on the photos and well stocked meaning cooking was easy. The bed and sofa were really comfy and the log burner was a lovely addition meaning our pooch could lay out on blankets provided after a day of walking. I couldn't recommend this cottage enough and the location is fantastic.

Excellent stay as always, but could do with a new frying pan as old one is bowed in the middle.

That is all

Lovely property, well equipped with good quality items ( right down to loo roll) .

Love to stay again but price has increased too much for May 2024

Lovely holiday cottage, great location.

Already booked again for next year.

Beautiful, well equipped clean appartment to relax and enjoy a trip to the lakes.

It had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, easy access to footpaths, we walked miles straight from the door. A few local pubs and restaurant nearby for well earned refreshments. We will look to rebook in the future.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The accommodation is quirky and beautiful. Everything that we needed was in Fair Cop, even some blankets for our dog and a torch for if it was dark late at night. The local village is great and had everything within walking distance. The welcome pack contained local walks from hawkshead and we managed to complete 4 out of 5 and all were easy to follow and great views! Only downside is the parking as it is very tight for an SUV and we had a couple of nervous moments getting in/out. Also the mattress is very soft and back aches a little after sleeping in it but I guess this is personal preference. Even with these points, we considered it a hidden gem and we have booked for next year already! Thanks for a great stay

Top quality accommodation It's home from home,all mod cons,top notch location I would highly recommend this place.

The accommodation was comfy and the location perfect.

The downsides were nowhere outside to sit, when the weather was so perfect. Plus, when all units are occupied, the parking is very tight, particularly accessing and exiting.

The cottage was lovely.

Very clean and well equipped. Bed was comfortable. Hawkshead was a good base for walking and seeing other areas of the lakes. We very much enjoyed our stay and wouldn't hesitate to book again. Only suggestion would be for a set of drawers in bedroom.

Excellent property in Hawkshead well kept and spotlessly clean.

Already booked for next September.

Super little holiday apartment, very comfortable, well-furnished and in a great location.

I almost don't want to give a good review so as to keep it a secret from the masses! Parking is very tight, especially as cars are bigger these days.

We loved everything about this property from the location, the location within the village, the village amenities, the view from our windows, the layout, decor and comfort of the accommodation.

I definitely recommend Fair Cop.

This was our second stay at Fair Cop (we enjoyed it so much the first time).

This makes an ideal base for a couple (with pooch) for gentle walks or the larger Fells, with so much close by. Very cosy, with a great log burner for those chilly Winter nights. Excellent Wifi. Hawkshead itself is a friendly place, and the Queens Head and Poppy Red deserve special mention for their warm welcome and good food.

Loved the revamp.

More roomy and comfortable. Was our 6th visit, will definitely be a 7th.

When I stripped down the bed there was a big stain on the duvet.

I would have felt a lot better if it hadn't been there. Also we booked for two weeks so clean sheets and towels after one week would have been good.

Great apartment .

Everything you need for a holiday in the lakes . Couple of minutes walk to all of Hawksheads amenities with lots of walks from the front door .

Great property, especially with it being dog friendly!

Great location - stayed for 4 nights, never used the car (car park is fine I might struggle with a large estate type car). Walked everywhere - there are 4 pubs within a 2 minute walk! Lots of cafes as well. Local Co-op if you want to cook food - great place Hawkshead. Would definitely stay here again.

What an amazing place so quirky and was beautifully furnished to a very high standard.

Was very central to everything in the village of Hawkshead even better the local pub was next door. Great base for the lake district. Will definitely be back

Absolutely superb clean apartment bursting with character , located in the lovely village of Hawkshead Fair Cop is a superb apartment fully equipped with everything you need for a relaxing stay .

we will defiantly re book again lovely place .only thing we didn't enjoy was the meal we had at Red lion next door! avoid at all costs !

A beautiful cottage in a great location.

We had a lovely stay - thank you!

We had a lovely week stay here.

Everything We needed was waiting for us. The location is spot on with lots of local walks with no need to drive. Lots of yummy pubs and handy shops. Really comfy bed, powerful shower and fully equipped kitchen. We would visit again in a heartbeat.

So enjoyed staying here.

Tastefully decorated, clean and perfectly situated. Walks from the doorstep. Pubs (very dog friendly) eateries, pharmacy, co-op all a minute down the street. We were warned about parking being tight but it wasn’t really a problem. We had to take our pooch around the block at night as no area to let them out but again was not a problem for us as we were aware of this beforehand. Hoping to be back again.

Fair Cop was lovely, and all we needed, my only criticism, was the numerous dust bunnies on the floor, the blanket at the bottom of the bed had a mark on it, and the hob was very greasy and needed a clean.

Very very comfortable with all the facilities we needed.

We would have liked more detailed instructions re the white goods. As advised parking was somewhat tight. However all the people staying in the adjoining properties worked together to ensure that everyone could get access and egress - with care. Location was ideal for visiting the Central Lakes.

Lovely cottage.

Perfect location in village centre.

Just arrived back after a very enjoyable break at Fair Cop and I have to say how impressed we were with the facilities and the comfort of the accommodation.

It was very well equipped clean and modern with lovely decor and we felt very cosy. The cottage was beautifully decorated and furnished and we loved the convenience of it right next to all amenities. Nice and quiet too and parking was convenient. Our only issue for us personally as we had our little dog with us was nowhere enclosed for us to let her out to do her business! so we had to take her on a lead first thing in the morning but that was only a slight inconvenience as a doggy friendly property. Other wise we were very impressed with the accommodation and extremely grateful that the owners had been so kind to accept our last minute change to the booking after the dreadful storms in February prevented us getting there on the last minute. The weather during our stay this week has been beautiful and only added to a very pleasant and enjoyable stay, We would most definitely chose this accommodation again and have recommended it to our nephew who was looking for a dog friendly place to stay in Hawkshaw. We were very careful to use covers on sofas and the bed etc whilst there with our little dog and we found the accommodation very comfortable. My only comment would be perhaps some softer pillows as they were a little firm and rubbery and in the bathroom a longer shower screen on the bath as it was not very protective from water spraying beyond the screen but these are just constructive comments as we really loved the accommodation and we would highly recommend it.

What a lovely place lovely and warm Well equipped with everything hope to be back very soon

On arrival the property was cold and no simple instructions re setting the temperature.

After a lot of trial error got the property to a comfortable temperature. For people on a holiday the 9.00 departure time may be a problem. We left Friday evening to alleviate the stress of an early start!

We loved our stay at fair cop, such a lovely space and decorated beautifully.

Once the heating kicks in, it’s really toasty! There is a fire but we aren’t that clued up on how to light it so we couldn’t get it going. Hopefully the logs we left will get used by the next visitors! The only things we disliked was the parking can be very tight if the other places are occupied, once there’s more than 3 cars it’s a bit of a squeeze, and it would also be really handy to have a few more over trays as we ended up unable to cook some garlic bread. But all in all we loved it!

The holiday cottage is exceptional and in such a wonderful location with easy access to other villages across the Lake District area.

The cleanliness and facilities of the property are of a very high standard. I cannot fault this property in any way. The only downside to our stay was a power cut across the village, and with no lighting or heating available we were forced to cut short our stay. This is in no way reflective of the property which had a log burner for heat, unfortunately there was no fuel in the log store, and the local shops also had to close due to the power cut and logs couldn't be purchased. Overall, a wonderful property which I would highly recommend and one I would certainly wish to return to.

Perfect apartment.

Perfect location. Clean, well-equipped, warm and comfortable. Loved the log-burner.

Fair Cop is in a brilliant location and it has everything you need.

Modern kitchen and bathroom, I'm 6ft4 so to have a shower I can fit under was brilliant!!! The layout of Fair Cop is perfect, we stayed for 3 nights and did not use the car once as all the walks start on the doorstep. We will defiantly be staying again at some point.

We thoroughly enjoyed Fair Cop when we could eventually stay from Monday 29th November.

When we arrived on Saturday 27th there was no power in Hawkshead after storm Arwen. Your company's communication skills are sadly lacking as we were not informed of this and had to drive home until power had been restored. Your cleaners must have been aware of the power outage. We phoned you on Sunday 28th and didn't receive an apology. We would have expected you to tell us when the power was back on instead of being left to our own devices.

Delightful property, very highly specified.

Very comfortable and enjoyable. Our only issue is that the courtyard of Fair Cop (described as dog-friendly) was the car park for a number of cars.

Really comfy and well decorated I’m even going to decorate my bedroom the same.

Fair Cop was very well equipped and was a total joy to spend my holiday there. I will be booking again in the future one of my best holiday locations. Thank you to everyone that enabled me to have such a lovely week with my dogs. Jackie

Fair Cop is a quirky well equipped holiday let.

It was cosy, modern & had everything we needed. The location is perfect, close to the town centre & handy for accessing walks. The only issue we had was with the parking, it is extremely tight & unfortunately the neighbours weren’t willing to cooperate by moving up ever so slightly. Basically if we parked in our allocated space no other cars would get in our out of the parking area. Not at all ideal & did cause unnecessary stress but thankfully the cottage made up for it & we still had a great week. Perhaps the owners could request a local parking permit instead?

Lovely accommodation, all rooms were a good size for a 1 bedroom.

Kitchen well equipped with a dishwasher and washing machine. Really liked the decor.

A well designed flat that makes good use of the interior space.

The only outdoor space is the parking area behind the property and so be aware of this when booking. We would stay here again

Perfect location for us,great facilities for our stay ,really great place to stay, Home from home,that's our lake district digs from here on in Lovely

Lovely place to stay.

The only difficulty was the parking as it was very tight especially as a lot of cars are quite big and the entrance and exit are very narrow to get in and out.

Slightly later departure time would have been more sociable, holiday cottage very well equipped and extremely comfortable, we would definitely stay here again

Lovely cottage in good location.

Very Comfortable for two. However really disappointed with Heart of the lakes. Phoned on Sunday to report a fault with the television, which initially we were happy with the response, with the customer service representative ringing us back that afternoon with an update. However after this no further contact. A handy man turned up late on Thursday afternoon (unannounced) to check the telly but couldn’t resolve, so a whole week without terrestrial tv. Really, really poor service and would make me think twice about booking again with heart of the lakes as the customer service was shocking.

Spotless, beautifully decorated, perfectly situated.

Just stunning