St Giles

24 Customer Reviews

• "Fab position but a few niggles."

  Fridge and freezer space inadequate for size of property. Freezer box was unusable when we arrived. Could not be shut and needed defrosting which was a problem for us as we arrived with frozen food. This was sorted very quickly by agent. Being picky we Would have liked a clothes airer and a teapot. Parking would be difficult for a big car. NT car park just across the road.

  Reviewed by Leonora4.4★Apr 2025

• "A lovely comfortable house which we thoroughly enjoyed."

  A perfect location for walking from the front door. So nice not to use the car. Only negative feedback was that the kitchen area, while well stocked, was rather small for six, especially the fridge. Also the lamp in the upstairs bedroom tripped the fuse box and probably needs some attention. But overall we were really pleased with the property and would definitely recommend it.

  Reviewed by Karen4.7★Dec 2024

• "Great property and location for walking in the lakes."

  The property is extremely comfortable and had all the facilities we needed.

  Reviewed by Rebecca4.7★Oct 2024

• "Great setting in the heart of the lakes."

  Reviewed by Richard4.1★Jul 2024

• "Wonderful break away here."

  Location was just perfect, beautiful peaceful area, perfect for those with a dog. The accommodation was also amazing, a lovely spacious cottage with everything you may need from detailed book’s & information about the area to all the thoughtful little things you may have forgotten! And a welcome pack with treats for all including the hound! Thank you

  Reviewed by Jacki4.7★Jun 2024

• "Upon our arrival at St Giles, we spent 1/2 hour trying to retrieve the key from the key safe only to be told (after we rang Lake Lovers) that the code in the email they had sent us was the wrong code!"

  Upon entry to the extremely cold cottage, we lose another hour trying to fathom the heating which is not as described in the cottage instructions, nor on the Lake Lovers website: the thermostat described in the instructions and the oil fired boiler described on the website no longer exist and there are no instructions how to use the air source heat pump that's replaced them! The hour and a half lost, trying to get into the cottage and then trying to heat it meant we missed our dinner reservation at the Britannia Inn! Despite setting the heating and the water to be permanently on, 24/7, the cottage was only just warm enough and on one evening we ran out of water after just 2.5 showers (after which we discovered the water tank had an immersion heater). In all other respects St Giles is a really, really lovely cottage. All the rooms appear to have been recently decorated and the little touches (the pictures and ornaments, the books and games, etc) make it very homely. The appliances and the fittings in the kitchen, the bathroom and the shower room are all quality, modern, stylish, clean and work really well. The beds are really firm, very comfortable with quality bed linen. The towels are large and still nice and fluffy. The shower gel and shampoo dispensers are a nice touch. The single room for cooking, eating and sitting wouldn't suit everyone but it worked very well for us. There's a few mud stains on the carpet next to the front door but otherwise, and with the obvious exception of the heating, this is a near-perfect cottage.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are sorry that you were given the incorrect keycode. We will look at the information provided to ensure that it is correct and up to date regarding the heating. We are pleased that you found the cottage to be lovely, and appreciated the little touches. We take all comments on board, Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Richard3.4★May 2024

• "Really well appointed property with lots a little extras that made the stay really enjoyable."

  A lot of “dog friendly” properties seem to be old fashioned and basic, not all dogs cause damage or extra cleaning. Really liked the little extras such as plenty of coffee pods, dishwasher tabs, toilet rolls and bin bags. The garage was a bonus as well, allowing us to charge our EV. Great location in the centre of the village.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2024

• "We had a lovely stay in your beautiful property."

  Such a comfy, elegant space to share with old friends. Had a wonderful walk up Scafell from Old Dungeon Ghyll with light snow flurries and beautiful clear views from the top (Friday 26 April). Perfect having Slates next door for a final day breakfast and nice dinners at New Dungeon Ghyll and Wainwrights. Will be rebooking in the future!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2024

• "Confusion over parking."

  Documents in the property said ok to park outside the door but Sykes details emailed said not to go through the white gates. I contacted Sykes and asked to confirm parking but never received a reply, despite chasing.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We will look at the information provided to ensure that it is up to date and accurate. We apologise that you were not given a response, and this will be passed on to the relevant teams. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team. Update from Owner Huge apologies for the confusion - yes you absolutely can go through the gate and park outside the front door. I will ensure the listing is updated to avoid any uncertainty in future. Thank you for alerting me to this - much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fraser4.1★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cosy cottage in amazing location right in middle of village, a few yards from a great pub."

  Really comfortable stay, would come again.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2024

• "We enjoyed our stay immensely, the cottage is well appointed, warm and clean."

  It’s situated in the centre of Elterwater. We walked from the cottage most days as it is accessible to Little and Great Langdale, Colwith, Cathedral Caves, Grasmere, Lingmoor and Loughrigg Fells and Skelwith Bridge. Elterwater has a good pub and a couple of places to eat, one being two doors down from the property (Slates does great pizzas). Just to note the parking, quite tight parking two cars in spaces and some contention with neighbouring properties.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and all that the area has to offer. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen4.1★Mar 2024

• "St. Giles is in a fabulous spot for a Lake District holiday and we were fortunate with the weather."

  There are lovely walks from the cottage plus a couple of pubs and a cafe. The listing says a freezer which could have made things difficult had we bought a lot of frozen food in our order as there is only an icebox. There isn’t enough cutlery and only 3 wine glasses, otherwise everything is perfect; a great place to stay

  Reviewed by Amy4.7★Mar 2024

• "We had a great stay in St Giles, the house was very clean on arrival and all the bedrooms are a good size and very comfortable, The kitchen lacked a couple of basic items, lack of wine glasses (only 3), the cutlery draw could do with restocking."

  The house was perfect for our stay, lots of lovely walks straight out the door and the pub and café next door are a added luxury. The bathrooms are excellent and the lounge/dinning room is very cosy.

  Reviewed by Thomas4.4★Feb 2024

• "We loved our stay at St Giles cottage."

  Only negative was the parking.

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Dec 2023

• "Very nice property."

  Needs a fireguard as it’s an open fire, also a baby gate, if only to stop the dogs going upstairs as there is no door.

  Thank you for your feedback. Fireguards are not a legal requirement but the owner will be able to see your suggestions and act accordingly. We are glad that you enjoyed the property. Lakelovers Owner Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by William4.1★Dec 2023

• "Having stayed at St Giles at least 6 times over the past few years we were so pleased to see what a great make over the new owners had done!"

  The bathrooms were quite luxurious now and all bedrooms very comfortable, clean and a lovely touch to have gorgeous toiletries available. The cottage was also beautifully warm, which was most appreciated after some long winter hiking. We were disappointed not to have the Leisure Passes available as on previous visits but understand why this was not now an option. Only thing which was a slight problem (and did leave a small note for housekeeping) was the freezer compartment within the fridge was totally frozen up and therefore unable to use at all. Would have been helpful to just pop a few things in and certainly needed doing the summer months. Also, perhaps might be worth noting for future guests that although it does state 2 car parking spaces the one outside the front door is extremely tight, especially if you have a larger vehicle. You need to park very tightly up against the wall and this could be quite an issue for St Giles guests (should there be 2 vehicle spaces needed) and/or occupants of the cottage driveway directly opposite to try and manoeuvre in or out. Otherwise, enjoyed a lovely holiday and hope to return soon. Thank you.

  Thank you so much for your kind comments. We will let the management team aware of your comments so they can resolve the freezer problem. We are really glad that you appreciated the new changes to the property and that you would like to return. We look forward to welcome you back in the future. Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela4.4★Nov 2023

• "Beautiful property, very clean and comfortable and loved the furnishings."

  Thank you very much for the welcome pack too.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Oct 2023

• "Relaxing, comfortable and spacious, had a lovely stay."

  A little disappointed about arrival and departure times 4pm is too late and 10am too early.... put pressure on us all so only felt really like 1 day. Considering the cost I would have hoped these too be extended to 3pm and 11am. Other than that....great! Greg

  Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at St Giles. We take all feedback on board. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Greg5.0★Sep 2023

• "Superb! More often than not we find a lovely property furnished cheaply."

  The beds, pillows, cushions, sofa etc were all excellent quality that really made it a 10/10 property for me. Will be booking again for next year!!

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Sep 2023

• "Generally this was a good property to stay at, in a brilliant location for those who like walking."

  Our suggestions for improvements would include, more crockery and kitchen utensils (no sieve?), and more than 6 of everything. Provide a cupboard for guests to bring their own food. Update the property listing to reflect that one of the downstairs bedrooms is now a double rather than a twin, and there is no DVD player as listed. We couldn't locate any instructions/manuals for appliances which is usual in Lakelovers properties. Review parking arrangements with the next door neighbour who often left insufficient room outside the garage. Wheelwrights staff sometimes parked in spaces too (but moved as soon as asked). Fridge door seems to have dropped on its hinges meaning it needs a good push to close properly. We were disappointed to lose access to the Langdale Hotel spa which had been part of our original booking, however we did appreciate the welcome pack of goodies on our arrival.

  Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to see that you enjoyed your stay. We take all comments and suggestions on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen3.8★Aug 2023

• "Generously and thoughtfully equipped, and delightful location."

  It was perfect for our family of 6 who all enjoyed the cottage. A few little niggles were: only 5 full sized forks, freezer needed defrosting so difficult to fit food in on arrival, bath plug leaked so water drained away quickly.

  Reviewed by Julia4.4★Aug 2023

• "Fantastic property in a brilliant location."

  The house was spotless with everything we needed, and it was perfect for our dogs. We loved sitting in the garden in the evenings, as well as the close proximity to the river and some beautiful walks.

  Reviewed by Katy5.0★Jul 2023

• "Brilliant stay at St Giles."

  The property had surprisingly been recently refurbished, its beautiful, minimalist cosy style with muted colours. Stunning maples in the garden with a nice seating area which looks out onto the small quaint village of Elterwater. The Britannia is just across the way, great food and friendly welcoming staff. A lovely little coffee shop across the road that serves great eggs & coffee in the morning and the best pizzas in the evening. The Cumbrian way is just a few steps down the road and the walk with our dog each morning down the river was just perfect, stunning scenery. Will def be returning.

  What wonderful feedback. Thank you! And and a lovely insight into beautiful Elterwater. It really is a gem, made even better by such a friendly community. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Apr 2023

• "St.Giles such a beautiful comfortable tastefully furnished cottage."

  Location superb and southerly terrace perfectly placed for drink or bite to eat. Photos should be updated to reflect this wonderful find. Only negative parking as neighbours vehicle parked over parking facility which was an inconvenience.

  Thank you for such lovely feedback. I’m thrilled you enjoyed your stay. Thank you also for the parking feedback. This is definitely something I am looking to improve in future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Apr 2023

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