Boxtree

This is a lovely place to stay.

A lot of thought has gone into making it homely and comfortable and its location gives easy access to many other places. The local pub staff are friendly and welcoming.

Lovely cottage - and good to have a cool place in the very hot days!

Obviously well cared for and it really felt a home from home. The garden was lovely for our 2 dogs (as well as us) and nice and secure. For other dog owners its bounded by a mix of fencing and stone walls. The fencing is not very high (ie sort of hip height) but was enough for our "escapee" dog who does not jump - may not be high enough for some breeds. House was well equipped especially the kitchen and everything seemed to work. Bed was very comfortable and good to have both bath and shower option. Would be very good for 2 couples with both bedrooms being fully ensuite. Conservatory not required as lovely weather but could see it would be a good alternative if a bit cooler or inclement. Would happily return and plan to do so. Owners very friendly and approachable but also respected our privacy. Good to have Pub option nearby.

A lovely property with everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

The village location with a local, friendly pub was an added bonus, as was the cottage garden, full of birds and insects and colourful plants, where it was a pleasure to sit.

We had a great week in this lovely Lakeland cottage.

I was pleased to find a really well equipped kitchen and there is clear information about the house admin. and the local area - useful laminated maps etc. We were very comfortable and Carol, the owner was very helpful when we had a question about the heating. Really nice that she left us yummy homemade biscuits and my favourite mint chocolates! Dacre is an attractive little village with a traditional pub that serves lovely food. The house has a lovely cottage garden and in spite of the variable weather we were able to sit out a couple of sunny early evenings. Otherwise it was cosy and warm in the conservatory. We couldn't have been happier there and it was super to meet Carol and Steve as we were leaving. They lovingly take care of their property and I couldn't recommend it more highly.

Property well equipped.

Garden and lounge much much smaller than photo descriptions made them appear. Second bedroom bed was extremely uncomfortable and bedding provided suited deep winter not summer, so very very hot. The second bedroom also had no wardrobe, there was no where to hang clothes for a week. There were three hooks on the landing which is the only place clothes could be hung. The sunroom roof leaks in the rain and needs repair. We ended up with cold showers as the boiler went out, we reset the boiler but it needs replacing. We were plagued by flies in the sunroom which despite of being hoovered up would appear whilst the back door was closed- there is clearly access for flies and therefore the sunroom needs fixing. The sunroom is not a pleasant place to be. Overall we enjoyed our weeks holiday and the pub nearby is lovely, however it could have been a more enjoyable experience than it was.

Fantastic house, perfect for dogs, with enclosed garden.

Not far from the motorway/Penrith so easy access, yet feels incredibly rural. Plenty of walking both locally and further afield and the local pub (Horse and Farrier) would be a find wherever you lived and is amazing to have on your doorstep. I can’t imagine anyone being disappointed with this property.

We had a lovely few days at Boxtree.

The cottage was clean and comfortable and really well placed for visiting the whole of the Lakes, particularly beautiful Ullswater and Derwent Water. The kitchen is very well equipped and we had everything we needed. There is a lovely pub doing excellent meals just a couple of minutes walk away. We would definitely return.

What a lovely little cutesy find this is.

Tastefully furnished to complement the age of the cottage and very well equipped. The owner’s welcome pack of mince pies, chocolate treats and doggie treats was a thoughtful gesture. Also covered most domestic provisions…but advise taking extra toilet and kitchen rolls, as well as washing powder if you intend to use the machine. Tea, coffee, sugar advised as well, although if you’re lucky previous users may have left some. Its situated in a beautiful village, with its own local pub, a church and a castle! Highly recommend lunch at the local pub. Nice walking routes.

We really enjoyed our stay at Boxtree.

It was very comfortable and the kitchen could not have been better - you could tell that a serious cook had equipped it. We'll be very happy to stay there again.

Really lovely, cosy cottage.

It has everything you need for a relaxing stay in a perfect location of Ullswater and other local hotspots. Well stocked kitchen, welcome gifts and comfortable beds made our stay easy and enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again!

A lovely cottage with all the equipment you could possibly need.

Our fourth visit to this property so it feels a bit like home from home.

Always very welcoming and cosy. The beds are first class, as are the general fixtures and fittings. It is a very well looked after house. Thank you.

The cottage was beautifully furnished, warm and comfortable but the lack of housekeeping stock and the ‘house rules’ did not give an overall welcoming feeling of relaxation or luxury holiday.

For example - no detergent for the washing machine (in the countryside, wet muddy walks, in winter?), peppermill was empty, torch batteries flat or low, no spare toilet rolls, single small discs of packet soap in bathrooms with no refills, a single replacement bin liner only, outside shed bulb not working. As a pet friendly cottage, comments such as ‘Obviously dogs are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture’ and ‘there must be NO evidence of dogs left in the property on vacating’ feel quite disrespectful to guests and assumes the worst of them. The 9am checkout is early and difficult to rationalise particularly when the guest is expected to do most of the tidying. To be packed up, beds stripped, house ordered, had breakfast and on your way, under the threat of leaving not a single dog hair, by 9am on the final morning makes your last day a very early start and/or takes up much of the previous evening. Things like this detract from what could have been a really enjoyable and relaxing stay. Whilst we appreciate all prices have increased, the cost for ensuring usable items are well stocked and refilled should be a reasonable inclusion to the overall cost. The cottage is not cheap and for this tariff, we really would not expect to feel penny pinched and unfortunately it engenders a degree of dissatisfaction. Initial supply of logs is as stated in the description, but again, refills require a car journey to stock up and in our experience cottages of this cost and marketed as luxury would have extra logs on site and available. The village pub is excellent and well worth returning to, the location is good for local attractions, walking from the door is good if without wanting to let your dogs off lead but requires walking across a lot of sheep fields or the road to get to better dog suitable walks. Overall a very lovely property but not the luxury relaxed holiday ambience we were anticipating. Lots of positives but definitely some areas to reflect on to improve the user experience or expectations

An amazing cottage we went for Christmas with friends and everything we needed to cook a traditional Xmas dinner was there for us including a foil Turkey dish.

We had a slight issue with the boiler on arrival but the owners came out promptly and sorted it for us. A lovely couple who couldn’t do enough for us. We went to the pub in the village for dinner the first night and lunch Xmas Eve. Pub was very welcoming and food was excellent. We were also invited to go to the Christingle at the local church again it was very welcoming. Would thoroughly recommend Boxtree cottage. We will certainly go back.

Lovely property finished to a high specification.

As a bonus, the food at the Horse & Farrier a few yards away was amazing.

A charming and very comfortable, well equipped cottage.

Some very thoughtful touches, even if we didn’t have to use on this occasion eg hot water bottles. My partner would have liked a small stool or chair in the principal bathroom in order to use the table as a vanity unit etc, perhaps with a mirror? A 9:00 am departure time is very early for people who are on holiday and who want to spend their last night relaxing , not packing. 10 am is very much the norm elsewhere. Some fly spray to contend with the daily hordes in the conservatory would have been helpful. Really not clear where they came from or what attracted them in such numbers. Had to hoover up daily. However , these are just a intended to be constructive comments and in no way altered our overall high opinion of the cottage and a fabulous holiday. Thank you.

This cottage was ideal for two couples and two dogs , literally had everything we needed and more .

Lovely pub 50 yards away with great food and ideally situated just off A66 for easy access to the lakes at Keswick . Would definitely stay again

We've been to Boxtree before and will probably return.

Lovely quiet cottage with a great pub 30 yards up the road and a 5 mile circular walk that goes past Pooley Bridge on the doorstep.

Suggest adding a picture of the conservatory

Boxtree is a really beautiful cottage.

It was really clean, very comfortable and the garden is very dog friendly. The location is perfect, and the pub in the village is fab! Pooley Bridge is also in walking distance. We will definitely be staying at Boxtree again.

Perfect location and lovely Cottage.

Great facilities for Wet Dogs with the out building for drying them

Lovely cottage.

Very clean and well stocked with everything you would need. Our dogs loved the back garden which was very secure. Would definitely go back in the future.

Beautiful cottage, spacious but cosy and in a great location.

Pub next door was great. Bedrooms both a good size and beds were really comfy. Considering this is a dog friendly cottage this was one of the cleanest places we’ve stayed.

We really enjoyed our stay, it was a joy to come back to the cottage at the end of very wet and windy days.

A real home from home with every comfort and facility we could want. The only negative I would mention is having to strip the beds, making sure everything is okay and being out of the property by 9.00am. We left the day before due to illness but I would imagine it could be a real problem for some people. I know the cottage was spotless but I think 7 hours is more than ample time to prepare it for following guests.

Above our expectations.

Comfortable and welcoming. Ideal for the 2 of us plus the dog. Close proximity to the excellent pub is a bonus. Very enjoyable stay.

We loved our stay in Boxtree.

It’s a well placed cottage in a lovely village with a great pub literally just up the road. I loved the conservatory (but not the flies) for sitting reading my book in the colder days we had and the garden for the beautiful days. The bedrooms were great and the beds really comfortable. We will definitely consider returning to this cottage in the future.

Really good stay and very clean.

This is our second visit to Boxtree and would really recommend it. The beds are really comfy and the house lovely and warm Dacre is a lovely little village with an excellent pub on the doorstep

Second time at Boxtree and likely to be back again as we love the area and the pub!

Very comfortable accommodation and particularly cosy given all the terrible weather.

The cottage was a haven from the cold after our walking days.

Sofas and beds are so comfortable .Equipped really well . Cottage is well decorated and warm . Every thing is easy to use. The garden isn’t like a holiday cottage garden .It is beautifully planted and kept. Great pub 2 minutes walk away. Views from back of cottage are spectacular. Good location for accessing the lakes .

A perfect cottage for a family with a dog.

It was warm, clean and cozy with everything provided. The garden was secure with a gate that latches and the sun room was just right to take off muddy boots and towel down a wet dog after a day walking in the fells. The location, just next to a lovely dog-friendly pub and within walking distance of the lake was also a big plus. The owners were friendly and helpful. We'll definitely be back.

Ideal location in north lakes.

Nice and quiet and yet Penrith, Pooley Bridge and Keswick only a short drive away. Cottage very good furnished standard. WiFi if important to you is around 30 megs. Lovely walk starts opposite the cottage leading to Dalmein Tea Room, approx 1.5 miles each way. Will certainly have Boxtree on our re-visit list for our frequent stays in the Lakes.

We absolutely loved staying in this cottage in Dacre.

The kitchen was so well equipped, the bathrooms were spacious and spotless and the beds were very, very comfortable. We all loved the walks from the door, the peace of the garden when we came home from our many walks and the wonderful Pub up the road. I'm sure that we will come again to Boxtree. Praise indeed as we have been coming to the Lakes and staying in cottages every year for over 30 years, almost always through Lakelovers.

Lovely cottage & very happy with everything except the double bed mattress in bedroom at the front of the cottage.

It was so uncomfortable I bought a topper for £ 50 so I could sleep properly during the holiday. I wouldn't return to that cottage unless the mattress was changed , which is a shame as everything else was great.