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Bobbin Mill Cottage

(Ref. 972347)

Windermere, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

5.0

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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  • lovely (15)
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  • owners (9)
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26 Customer Reviews

  • "Firstly the hosts, Sue and Gary were completely charming, so accommodating and helpful, took the time out - even when we were delayed on arrival with BH traffic to show us around the cottage, so lovely."

    The cottage itself is immaculate, the kitchen one of the best equipped we’ve had in a holiday rental and we’ve been cottaging in the lakes for years. The location is brilliant for hikers and families with Kendal, Windermere and even a day trip to morcombe all under an hour. Finally - if you are taking your doggy family member as we did, the stream is perfect for them - for a little play or washing of any muddy paws before reentering the cottage, the children happened to love birdy watching there too - especially the Heron. All around a perfect 4 day stay and we will definitely be back!

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0Oct 2024

  • "Lovely friendly welcome, beautifully clean cottage, and stunning location, thank you so much, we will certainly visit again."

    Reviewed by Jo5.0Sep 2024

  • "Bobbin Mill is a lovely well appointed cottage set in a rural location."

    It has everything you need and was spotlessly clean on arrival.

    Reviewed by John5.0Aug 2024

  • "Lovely cottage in a beautiful setting, within driving distance of amazing Lake District locations."

    Met the owners who were very helpful and welcome. Cottage has everything a family needs.

    Reviewed by Lorena5.0Aug 2024

  • "Sue and Gary, We spent a wonderfully relaxed week at your beautiful and such a well equipped cottage."

    The location was so perfect and the weather was very kind to us. Just one note the nearest pub was 30 minutes walk away not 5 but in a lovely location. Thanks again

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Jun 2024

  • "We were very comfortable in the cottage and loved the immediate area for easy walks and nature."

    Also plenty of places to visit .

    Reviewed by Cindy5.0Jun 2024

  • "Second time back to this lovely cottage which kinda says it all."

    It's in a beautiful setting and it has everything you could need for a little break away. The dogs and the kids enjoyed the peacock that was visiting every day. :-)

    Reviewed by Lina5.0May 2024

  • "Just come back from a wonderful stay with our 2 dogs at bobbin mill cottage."

    Sue and her husband were lovely hosts meeting us on arrival, showing us round the property and recommend places to visit. The facilities are great - loved all the maps and books provided to plan some beautiful walks. Very cosy place with a beautiful shared garden and stream running through (if you have dogs it’s not enclosed so keep ‘less sensible dogs like our crazy spaniels!’ on lead taking them to the toilet ) it’s around 30mins-1hr drive out from the main villages depending where you visit (Buttermere,Keswick about an hour) but that didn’t bother as at all. Loved being in a quite secluded location. Would come back in a heartbeat

    Reviewed by Hannah5.0Apr 2024

  • "Great cottage in a lovely location."

    Friendly & welcoming host. We had the best week.

    Reviewed by Phillip5.0Oct 2023

  • "Beautifully clean cottage."

    Very tranquil. Good communication from.owners. Ideal situation for exploring Southern Lakes if a bit remote from any shops etc. Dig friendly too. Definitely recommend

    Reviewed by Maggie5.0Sep 2023

  • "The property was perfect for us as we have two dogs."

    Reviewed by Alan5.0May 2023

  • "We have just spent a week at this delightful cottage which is in lovely peaceful surroundings next to the River Gilpin."

    Very well equipped to a high standard, it had everything we needed. Highly recommended. The description says "Pub 5 mins walk" which is rather optimistic as it's well over a mile!

    Reviewed by Brian4.7Apr 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in idilic location."

    Very clean and well maintained. The owners were very helpful when we arrived. The facilities are excellent. There was plenty of space for the two of us and a dog. Very peaceful location. We visited Bowness, Keswick and Kendal. Lots of nice dog friendly cafes and pubs in the area.

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Oct 2022

  • "We have just come back from a lovely stay in Bobbin Mill Cottage and it was absolutely perfect!"

    " On arrival we were greeted by the lovely owners who explained everything to make our stay as comfortable as possible and the welcome pack of Tea, Coffee, Milk and Biscuits was a lovely thought so a big thankyou for that! The Cottage is situated in a tiny hamlet well away from noise and light pollution and with exceptional facilities including a safe haven for our Mini Schnauzer Molly - everything you could possibly want for a relaxing comfortable stay. Most evenings were spent sitting on the patio with a glass of wine listening to the birds and the tiny river bubbling away next the us. The village of Crosthwaite is perfectly situated for visiting the Lakes and although there's no longer a village shop, the bustling town of Kendal us only a short drive away for everyday essentials. All in all, we had a fantastic holiday and we're already planning another visit to Bobbin Mill Cottage later this year! Lee, Sarah, Lucy and Molly xx

    Reviewed by Lee4.7Jul 2022

  • "It was really lovely, thoroughly enjoyed the stay and would come back."

    Only gripe is the pillows in the main room were rather flat.

    Reviewed by Angela4.7Jul 2022

  • "A wonderful stay at Bobbin Mill cottage."

    The owners gave us a warm welcome and they also prepared some information on places to visit. The cottage was very clean, comfortable , and well equipped. Thank you Sue and Gary.

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0Jun 2022

  • "Bobbin mill cottage was beautiful and better equipped than my own house!"

    Very quiet and beautiful location, would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Penny5.0Jun 2022

  • "We very much enjoyed our stay at Bobbin Mill Cottage."

    All the facilities (shower, bathroom, roof windows, central heating, kitchen, TV, WiFi) worked properly - the owners have clearly purchased the best. There were excellent walks for us and our dog, directly from the cottage. The owners recommended several local restaurants that provided to be excellent. The only issue was parking, caused by an absent neighbour's thoughtless position in which he left his car - I had to reverse out each time, across a tight bridge and ended up scraping my car.

    Reviewed by Matthew5.0May 2022

  • "Tucked away in tranquil spot with lovely walks on the doorstep but close enough to the Lakes."

    Cottage was spotless and had everything we needed. Owners were very amenable and offered us another night to avoid driving home in storm Eunice. Tracy

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0Feb 2022

  • "Loverly cottage in a idyllic location close to the lakes and very dog friendly could wish for more"

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Oct 2021

  • "Great cottage in a great location for sight seeing, away from the madding crowd but close enough to enjoy what is around the area."

    Reviewed by Clive5.0Jul 2019

  • "Was a lovely base to plan our walks for each day and view just around cottage was spectacular."

    Reviewed by Andrew5.0Jun 2019

  • "This cottage is in a wonderful location, bubbling stream, attractive gardens, really tranquil."

    Convenient for the Lakes and mountains but far enough away to avoid the bustle. The cottage is equipped to a high standard and we wanted for nothing. One suggestion to all owners, wider longer, beds!

    Reviewed by David5.0Apr 2019

  • "Holiday cottage was perfect, couldn’t fault it but the Admin on your side was poor."

    You made a typo with my email address and failed to send the booking confirmation until I chased the day before the holiday. You initially denied there was a booking because you couldn’t find the correct email address even though funds had been taken. Luckily resolved within a few hours once your team realised their error but unnecessary stress.

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Apr 2019

  • "Access to the hotel swimming pool was great & we used it a lot."

    The cottage was very comfortable and in a quiet, attractive location. The hosts were friendly & gave us lots of tips about local places to visit with the children. Cottage would be even better if shower was upgraded & there was a heated towel rail/somewhere to dry wet things.

    Reviewed by Anna5.0Aug 2018

  • "Lovely cottage superb location for walks and close enough to civilisation when needed."

    Such a nice experience and lovely to be able to take our dog. We met the owners who were wonderful and provided lots of useful info re walks and local pubs. Highly recommend

    Reviewed by Sophia5.0Mar 2018

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer and dishwasher
  • Central heating and electric wood burning stove effect fire. Wi-Fi, Freeview TV, DVD player and music centre
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Cot and highchair available for additional fee
  • Off road parking
  • Shared use of large, landscaped gardens with picnic tables
  • Note: garden unfenced next to river
  • Up to two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Complimentary leisure club membership 1 mile away
  • Pub 5 mins walk
  • Note: Max 4 adults
  • Please note: This property has a minimum of 4 nights stay

The property

This Lakeland cottage is situated alongside the River Gilpin near the Cumbrian village of Crosthwaite. Bobbin Mill Cottage is one of a number of conversions in an old mill property and with its location by the river down a beautiful country lane, this offers quality accommodation for a peaceful small family or two-couple holiday in the Lake District. The ground floor boasts a high-quality open plan living area.

Whether nestled around the TV in the cosy sitting area with its wood-burning stove or cooking up a treat in the large fully-equipped kitchen area to enjoy at the ample dining space, you can be sure that whatever your needs, the standards and finish in the cottage are of high quality.

Upstairs are two cosy bedrooms, one double and one twin, to complete the cosy interior. The exterior of the property offers the real ‘wow factor.’ Large landscaped gardens are shared between you and the occupants of the other properties in the building, with the river running immediately next to your cottage. Riverside walks start outside your front door, and within a mile, you will reach the village of Crosthwaite to sample some local food and ale.

The leisure club of Damson Dene is within the same distance, with complimentary membership available to pamper yourself during your stay. Further afield lies the beauty of Windermere.

All the waterside activities are available, from the energetic water-sports to a leisurely cruise on the lake, all just a ten-minute drive to some of the most stunning beauty the Lake District has to offer. Bobbin Mill Cottage offers peaceful living in stunning grounds, making an ideal base for a couples or small family holiday in the Cumbrian countryside.

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About the location

CROSTHWAITE

Bowness-on-Windermere 5 miles; Kendal 6 miles.

Crosthwaite is a small village set in the picturesque Lyth Valley, famous for its damson trees, and boasts a lovely pub known nationally for its excellent food. The lakeside towns of Windermere and Bowness are nearby, with plenty of activities, interest and entertainment for all ages. Also within easy reach is the popular market town of Kendal, an historic Lakeland town with a fine reputation for shopping. Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone ruins of 12th century Kendal Castle sit perched on a hill with views over the town. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its superb Topiary Garden, are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Off-season