Camellia Cottage

Such an incredible cottage, so much so we did not want to leave.

Lovely quiet location, although links to larger towns were great. My Son and I went on some incredible walks nearby, and we met lots of the friendly locals, cows, sheep, and much to our delight even deer. A wonderful place to stay, I’ve recommended it to friends and family already. I hope to return soon. Thank you.

Lovely cottage in great location.

Highly recommended.

My husband and I just got back from a few days at Camellia Cottage and we absolutely loved it.

It's only ten minute drive from Ambleside surrounded by fields, sheep, and the most beautiful stillness. The cottage itself is so pretty. The kitchen is charming and the log burner became the heart of our evenings. There's also a lovely pub a short walk away which was perfect for a cosy dinner out before heading back to the cottage. It all just felt so right for a romantic trip away. We've already talked about going back!

We had a lovely week at this cottage.

It is v comfortable and in a great position to explore The Lakes, with a lovely local pub to walk to. The only disappointment for us was when we arrived the heating wasn’t on so the house was extremely cold and not very welcoming. It took us a while to work it out and for the house to warm up. Also it didn’t help that the log burner wasn’t set up for our first night. Most of your other properties we have stayed in, the log burner has been ready to light .

A lovely cottage in a very peaceful setting.

Full of charm. Very clean, comfortable, and well appointed. A lovely 'home' to come back to and relax at the end of a long day. We would definetely stay again.

Lovely cottage, secluded, well equipped and in great location with beautiful views.

.homely feel, warm and comfortable...disappointed that property listing included fuel in the price, however no logs were provided meaning we had to source our own-hence 4 stars rather than five..

Overall lovely cosy cottage!

!. We enjoyed our stay so much. The cottage provides everything you need for your stay and was very clean and tidy. Slight negative for us was the spiral staircase which is metal and quite hard under foot (slight tripping hazard with certain foot wear) but the property's description does highlight the staircase type. The street and surroundings are very picturesque and secluded though very dark in the evening. Great access to Kendal and Windermere by car. Some of the local facilities were not open everyday, but this may be seasonal. Would definitely recommend this cottage for a break in the Lakes.

This was a great quiet location

We really enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was lovely and clean and in a beautiful area. It had all the utilities we needed and everything worked well. We would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a quiet, picturesque stay in the beautiful Lake District.

The difference between 9 and 10 is the fact that there was only a small patio.

We enjoyed our stay. No negative input. Good place to stay. Some building activities nearby.

Very nice cottage, we loved staying there.

Good location to explore Windermere and Ullswater. Thank you!!!

The cottage is well situated for Kendal and Windermere this is our second visit it is a very cosy cottage I think the cottage is up for sale so I guess there is a reluctance to spend money on it the furniture etc could have done with an upgrade it’s been the same for years It will be a shame for it not to be available unless another person wants to rent it out Overall it’s a lovely cottage in a good location with lots of walks and golf local to the cottage

Easy to access the property and park.

Property just as the photos show. The surroundings are beautiful and it’s in a really nice quiet area. The location is great with Kendal and Windermere just being a 10 minute drive. Lovely patio to sit out in. Beds nice and comfortable. Heating easy to manage. The shower is very good and powerful and no issues with it going cold. Really enjoyed the stay overall. If going back to the area would stay again and would recommend. There were only a few negatives- the property had a bit of a musty smell but I guess this will go when the season picks up. There were some dirty spoons in the cutlery draw. A light bulb in the dining area was out. No matches to light a fire/no wood provided to burn. No welcome basket - or at least a small milk in the fridge would have been nice as we arrived quite late on. The WiFi password has been rubbed off but if you move the plastic to one side there is another password underneath that worked. We did attempt to contact Sykes but there wasn’t any signal to do this! But we found a work around anyway. The stairs are very painful underfoot so would recommend slippers.

Lovely property in beautiful surroundings.

Only down side was towel rail didn't work in bathroom and as it was winter couldn't dry our wet towels.

Camellia Cottage is gorgeous and full of character, we had such a comfortable stay and had everything we needed.

The folder containing instructions and ideas for places to go was incredibly useful. We wanted to mention that the WiFi password has rubbed off on the little card so we couldn't access the internet (although we didn't call to ask as we decided to have a phone detox!). Thank you for a lovely stay, we'd love to come back.

This is a charming and very comfortable 'home from home' for dog-lovers and walkers.

The cottage is generally well-equipped (lovely ceramics, too!) and warm. It's a peaceful and scenic spot, an easy drive from some of the most stunning landscapes in this area, but without the crowds tramping past your window. The lovely Sun Inn is just a few minutes walk away for a friendly drink and good food. We did not find the turnpike stair a problem (we are middle-aged and reasonably fit). A full box of matches to light the wood burner was the only thing missing! Definitely one of the loveliest places we've stayed.

We had a lovely stay at the cottage.

It had all we needed for a great family holiday and was very clean. We would highly recommend a stay at the cottage.

Lovely cottage, perfect in every way.

Would stay again.

Lovely stay at Camellia Cottage, third time staying!

Beautiful cottage and very homely. Crook is a wonderfully quiet place to stay away from the more busy areas of the Lake District but Bowness/Windermere/Kendal are all within an easy drive (eg 15 mins) and nearby pub is nice. Lovely walks around the lanes and surrounding area in Crook, saw lots of rabbits and deer! Especially in the evenings. Parking space is handy. Cottage very clean.

The area was nice,the accommodation was clean and plenty of room,the only concern we had was the spiral staircase it was much more difficult for our daughter who has special needs ,in fairness to the property info it does advise it is not suitable for some.

Had a wonderful stay at Camellia Cottage, everything was as described perfectly.

The only thing I noticed and it didn’t affect us was that the freezer was frozen over (needs defrosting) We ate at the pub at the top of the road The Sun Inn every evening. Lovely walks, Windermere not too far drive away. Derwent Water and Borrowdale were stunning. We enjoyed Fell Foot park with our Spaniel.

Fantastic property in a fantastic location.

Very quiet yet within reach of many popular areas/attractions & great walks nearby. Cottage was very clean, had all the amenities one needs and was very comfortable. There was also ample parking directly outside the premises and our dog enjoyed the walks and the enclosed/secure rear garden.

The location of the cottage is quite remote and there was a problem with road closures when we visited it.

Because there isn’t a shop close by it would have been nice if the following had been in the cottage. A welcome pack with, milk, butter, bread & marmalade. This would be nice for people arriving late in the evening. Also shower gel would also be nice to have. The roads around the cottage are very narrow and visitors should be made aware of this. The parking area is quite small. These weren’t an issue for us as we came prepared. Some of the cooking pans could do with replacing and also the microwave. These suggestions would make the cottage a excellent place to stay.

We loved our stay.

The cottage was much more than we expected from the pictures. Would definitely recommend.

Hi I couldn't fault camillia cottage very clean lovely peaceful place I will certainly book again

Loved the cottage, only two things I felt were missing.

Heat in the bathroom and a light at the back door.

My husband and I stayed at Camellia cottage with our dog in early October 23.

It was exactly as described and perfect for our needs. We cooked a few meals in and also ate at the local pub, the Sun Inn (walking distance, definitely recommend)- kitchen was well equipped, plenty of space in the fridge, appliances good. We had plenty of hot water and were toasty warm. Bathroom fabulous. All very comfortable throughout but as explained this is not suitable for someone with limited mobility due to spiral staircase and 2 different levels on the ground floor. We didn't need to use the beautiful log burner as the weather was reasonably kind. Location is fabulous if you want to be away from crowds but close enough to get into the main touristy spots. We got to Langdales for our usual walking favourites very easily but roads were quiet due to term time. Staveley is about 10 minutes away for closest convenience store, chemist etc. Ulverston is the other way and about 20 minutes or so for bigger shops such as Booths. We visited new places for the first time such as the Kentmere Valley- what a stunner. We will return to this cottage and that is a first for us- perfect for everything we like.

Stayed a few days in this lovely cottage.

It had everything we needed with comfortable chairs and bed. It is also in a good location not too far (in a car) from supermarkets in Kendal, a couple of decent pubs which were dog friendly and the attractions around Windermere. It was handy that there was a parking space outside. Pity someone was in it a couple of times. An alternative spot was nearby though, so not a huge issue. The spiral staircase was not an issue for us, but as the listing says, it is steep. It leads to a nicely spacious upstairs. I would definitely recommend Camellia Cottage if you are looking for somewhere quiet.

The cushions on 2 seater sofa flat.

And a two seater sofa not big enough for guests. The metal staircase not very safe and not suitable for disabled. Location was not 10 minutes from Windermere. Parking insufficient!

Quiet location ideally situated for everything the Lake District has to offer.

Peaceful and private courtyard for outside dining.

Perfect If I could live here I would, beautiful cosy cottage set in fabulous location Clean, tidy, full of character and charm, everything you need for relaxing family holiday.

Near a few pubs and lots of walks Booking again for next year

Fab location - pub nearby, great walks, short drive to Kendal, Bowness, Ambleside etc.

Across the road from cottage is a public footpath with a short walk which we did first thing to help our young energetic dog run off some steam - a lovely stream too. Everything you need is there. 4 bed but in spare room there is a kind of temporary bed which could be used but not too comfy so our 2 teens slept in same room on twin beds - they would have preferred their own room. Lovely clean fresh towels and sheets. Handy porch for drying and for dog to sleep in. Overall a great cosy base for us to explore the Lake District.

A lovely little cottage, enjoyed the sunshine on the patio, the cottage had everything we needed and was so cosy and comfy.

Would definitely recommend. We were able to walk out of the cottage and their were some great walks in the Kentmere Mountains a short drive away. We had a very relaxing and wonderful holiday.

The cottage was beautiful and we loved our stay here!

It was clean, wonderfully decorated and in a great location just 10 minutes from lake Windermere. It was well equipped and had a beautiful outdoor area with flowers blooming in the summer. I will be recommending this cottage for my family and friends in the future!

Lovely cottage.

Good facilities and plenty of space for us (a couple and medium sized dog). Kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom looked like it had recently been refurbished. Everywhere was clean and tastefully decorated. Particularly pleased to find guidebooks and maps available. Some good walks from the cottage and a nice pub nearby. Would definitely recommend and would return.

Cottage itself nice but let down by lack of cleaning - plates visibly dirty, sweet wrappers under beds kitchen surfaces dirty, ants in kitchen etc Walls v thin so can hear every word from next door.

Metal spiral staircase quite painful on feet unless you bring slippers! Nice location and fine overall.

We absolutely loved our stay at Camellia cottage.

It had all the facilities we required, was very clean and cosy. Lovely walks from the cottage and the food at the local pub was delicious. The only concern was that the spiral staircase would not suit everyone. We can’t recommend the cottage enough. We will definitely stay here again.

A well equipped comfortable cottage.

Fantastic Christmas stay here, every think perfect thank you!

We, as a family, have stayed at Camelia cottage before and as like the first time, we had a great stay in the most comfy and cosiest of cottages.

Superb location and base for touring with a pub literally 5 mins walk away where we had a very warm welcome and a marvellous meal. We will be back again .......

The house was recommended by our son who stayed earlier in the year and it did not disappoint it’s a lovely house very cosy and has everything you need great location between Windermere and Kendal and some lovely walks just wish I had taken my golf clubs we will definitely be back and would definitely stay here again P.

s I fixed the latch on the back gate your welcome LoL

Camellia Cottage is an absolute gem of a place and we will definitely be going back.

The cottage is in an ideal place if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle as you are in between Bowness and Kendal, which is a 10 minute drive. There is a pub that you can walk to which does food. The cottage itself has a lovely open plan layout with the chimney and log burner separating the kitchen and lounge as feature. Just remember to bring some kindling, firefighters and logs as these are not provided and we had to go out and buy some. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs all with duvet covers that are provided. The third bedroom has lots of books so, if your looking for a place to go/walk, there are OS maps and books with lots of information which we thought was very helpful. The bathroom is modern and looks brand new with a decent size bath and powerful shower. The spiral staircase is beautiful but, I would recommend you bring slippers as it is not as soft on your feet and also, the kitchen floor is stone. The cottage itself is well equipped with an oven, hob and microwave if you like your cooking and has lots of kitchen utensils. The garden itself is a stone courtyard so, if you have a dog like we did, we found she didn’t like to go to the toilet on it and she preferred the field opposite. The only thing I would say is that the check in times should be altered slightly as a 4pm check in seems too late considering you have paid for 5 days. Overall though, we had a pleasant stay and enjoyed the cottage 100% and we would recommend to friends and family.

Another great stay.

The parking outside the cottage was not sign posted and as such other cars were parking there during our stay.

A gate at the side of the courtyard garden would make the garden secure for a dog. The fireplace had no kindling and/or logs so when we, arrived we were unable to use the fire. We left the cottage with a fire ready to light and also left kindling and logs.

Absolutely loved this beamed characterful cottage & area!

Good for dogs. We explored some new walks from here- first day 11 miles from the door & we also ventured further afield too. We visited Hadrians wall & Carlisle Castle for a nice change in addition to our beloved Lakeland walks. light & airy accommodation with nice big windows to view the abundance of pretty anemones in little gardens. Comfy sofas & good sized TV & reception with Netflix for movies after our days walking. Glad we brought slippers for the unique spiral staircase up to very comfy beds, beautiful linen & large modern bathroom with plenty of hot water for the three of us & room to dry our wet clothes after walking. Nice to sit & read in the upstairs spare third room if you don’t want to watch TV with the the others. Parking for our large saloon car at the door pleased my husband. , Double glass doors leading onto the large enclosed courtyard was nice on our first couple of warm days.Loved the large side porch entrance to hang our coats & store boots & dog stuff & the open plan kitchen/diner was nice to cook in & well equipped. A large under counter freezer was great for my weeks food delivery on our arrival & I loved using the high wall oven. A bonus was pleasant neighbours in the mill hamlet who gave us some tasty freshly picked home grown runner beans. We had a fab week here!

This was are first holiday stopping in a dog friendly cottage, and we were pleasantly surprised at how clean it was you could not tell that any other dogs had been there.

The cottage looked clean and fresh and had a new bathroom fitted since cottage pictures were taken. We couldn’t fault it and would definitely recommend it.

Excellent stay at this cosy, comfortable, well equipped cottage.

It had everything we needed and the setting was simply stunning.

A lovely stay in the Lakes - thank you

We had a fantastic week here with only one draw back.

We found the master bedroom double bed very hard and small so sadly we didn’t sleep very well for the week. Unfortunately we wouldn’t book the cottage again as the lack of sleep over the week hasn’t left us feeling relaxed and rejuvenated as we normally feel after a week in the Lakes.

Nice, cosy cottage in a great location for exploring the Lakes.

Did also some nice walks from the cottage in the surrounding countryside, with beautiful views. We enjoyed the lovely view onto the budding flowers in the garden from the diningspace. Our dog loved the rug in front of the fire place. Fantastic shower, ideal after long walks. We had some trouble with the radiator in the bathroom, did not always heat up. The elevation in the floor, the stone step, between living room and kitchen was a hazard. As the tiling is the same, it is hard to see there is a sudden step down. Thanks for a lovely stay!

We arrived to a beautiful clean warm cottage that looked even better than the photos.

We were so impressed with the cottage and the locality. Our dog seemed to really love the place as well especially as the owner of the local pub gave her some beef and made our dog very welcome. We loved everything about the cottage, the beautiful pottery in the cottage is amazing and the owners furniture really suited the place. The bath/shower room was new and wonderful. We will definitely try and stay again thank you for all the little touches like tea, coffee and sugar. Very comfortable bedding and everything you could want in the kitchen. Happy holidays Nik, Jackie and Rosie the dog

Lovely location brilliant building just needs at bit of a re vamp prefer for use working away probably wouldn’t come with the family bathroom nice just needs an up date

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was cosy and comfortable and located in a beautiful setting. We’re looking to book again next year.

Nice clean cosy cottage.

Sadly it rained most of the time we were ther but lit the fire, read and played games. The yard is bigger than it looks in the photo. Nice and dark at night, great to see the stars.

There were just 2 minor things in the cottage that were broken on our arrival; the plug for the wireless speaker and the roller blind on the window of the back door.

These did not spoil our stay in this fabulous location at the southern end of the lakes not far from the M6 motorway. The cottage was absolutely beautiful and very well designed and equipped for our stay. We loved the decorative touches, the very useful large porch with storage and a radiator to help dry our weather clothes, the comfortable beds, the lovely bathroom and the gorgeous gardens.

Whilst I understand the need for more rigorous cleaning etc during COVID times I do think a 4pm check in time is rather late.

Also a10am checkout is rather early when staying in a self catering property as you cant just be up and off..particularly when you expect guests to strip beds and wash up and empty bins and fridges etc. Your cleaner turned up at1005 and was rather offhand telling us we should have been out by 10. I can’t imagine most people being ready for the stated time and a few minutes grace would be appreciated.

We have always used Lakelovers for our holiday breaks up in the Lake District and have always had the best of professional service and assistance .

.. this time was, as ever, no exception! this Our latest stay in the adorable Camellia Cottage was once again first class. The cottage itself was most most comfortable and welcoming and outstandingly well kept. The location of the cottage in the very quiet area of Crook was ideally suited to our needs for walking and enjoying a peaceful retreat. The local Inn, The Sun, with a fantastically warm welcome, outstanding service and fab food, being a 5 minute walk away was an added bonus!! All in all a most enjoyable 5☆ weeks holiday and we will be definately returning to Camellia Cottage hopefully in the not too distant future.

Great location, nice and quiet.

Great walks from the door to take our dog. 5 minute walk to the nearest pub, we had a lovely meal there. Would definitely stay there again.

The third bedroom should have a proper single bed made up as we used this , luckily we had a sleeping bag .

1 further point , the bathroom door strip between the carpet and bathroom floor has large screws which don't seem to be flush and we caught our feet a couple of times , recommend this is looked at But other than that the house was lovely , great spot, clean and tidy

Fabulous location for visiting the lakes.

Quiet and idilyic trip.

Very comfortable accommodation felt like a home from home.

Would stay again happily and highly recommend it, one of the best showers I have also ever used just what I needed after hilly walks and hiking.

The cottage was beautifully clean and felt like there had been time spent making sure it felt safe to stay in 10/10