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"The cottage is in need of a lick of paint in places as some rooms look very run down."
We also had problems with the shower as my partner and I were only able to have one hot shower each and then the shower was cold if you wanted to freshen up in the evening before heading out somewhere.
The cottage is advertised as dog friendly but we could not find a hoover anywhere to keep the dog hair down.
Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that some aspects of your stay did not meet your expectations.
We appreciate your comments about the cottage needing a fresh coat of paint in certain areas. We'll prioritise these updates to ensure a more pleasant environment for our guests.
Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide a more enjoyable experience.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrea4.4★Jun 2024
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"Positive - loads of room inside the cottage, swimming pool clean and great to use, loads of walks, good shop with nice staff."
Negative - no email with booking reference so we had to go to the shop to book swimming, people had already booked but did not show up so families miss out. Why can’t last booking be open so anyone can go. Need a few maps of walks from the cottages, and wish there was a pub to walk to, also needs smart televisions
Apart from that great but we also had the weather which helped
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spacious cottage, swimming pool, and the lovely walks in the area. It's also great to know that you found our shop and staff to be pleasant.
We appreciate your feedback on providing maps of walks from the cottages and the desire for a nearby pub and smart televisions. We'll explore these possibilities to enhance our guests' experience.
We're glad the weather was favorable during your stay and that you had a great time overall. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jason4.1★Aug 2023
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"Cosy and very comfortable."
Lovely and warm when we opened the front door. Comfortable beds, lovely fluffy towels. Beautiful setting. Only little negative is we needed a couple more mugs and cutlery. Lovely lady in the shop. We would most definitely return.
Thank you for your feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at Forge. Following on from your feedback a full review of the inventory has been completed and items replaced where required. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ruth4.7★Nov 2021
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"The staff on the Graywaithe Estate were always very helpful."
We had a very nice holiday and enjoyed the location and the walks on the doorstep.
Reviewed by Steven5.0★May 2021
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"We stayed in the Forge and Bibby Lot on a family holiday."
Felt that Graythwaite had made very little special effort in providing a Corvid secure environment. When staying in Wales in July hand gel and antibacterial spray was provided together with guidance notes
Cleanliness was not of a acceptable standard. The following are examples causing concern
Dirty crockery and utensils in cupboards - garlic press with garlic still in, food on cutlery and glasses requiring washing before use
On stripping beds on last day, no mattress protectors and stained mattresses in some instances
Cobwebs
Bibby Lot - curtains hanging off in bunk bedroom.
Wood not provided for fire as stated in Information pack
As a 4 star property it did not meet expectations.
Reviewed by Janette2.5★Aug 2020
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"Everything was very clean and good."
However one of the reasons we booked this accommodation was the availability of the swimming pool. In this we feel we were mislead. We fully appreciate in hindsight that this is in relation to covid19. But in reading your bit about changes on being made due to covid19, with regard to towels, pillow cases,etc, perhaps it may have been an idea to fully upfront about all the facilities instead of getting us to book on false promises.
Reviewed by Michael4.1★Jul 2020
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"Absolutely lovely cottage!"
Packed with everything needed! Only issue we had was it were very cold on the first night due to the storage heaters not being on long enough before our stay and with a baby it was a concern.
Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Jan 2020
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"Walks wonderful and pool very enjoyable
Kitchen well stocked"
We are very pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope that you return again in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Clari4.7★Jul 2019
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"The cottage & the grounds were beautiful."
We went through the week & we pretty much had the place to ourselves.
The cottage had everything we needed & having the fore crackling through the evening was a really nice addition to the holiday.
Our little Daughter enjoyed the pool (again, which we had to ourselves), the park & seeing all the wildlife around the grounds.
Being on the opposite side of the lake to Windermere was a really good change. No traffic, no people. It was very nice & quiet.
The on site shop is a great addition too. They sell meals from a local company & pretty much all the essentials needed so you don't have to drive to the next village to find these things.
The bed was very comfortable.
We would love to go back sometime & hopefully the weather would be better than it was.
Thank you for your lovely review. We are so pleased to read that you enjoyed your stay with us so much. We're looking forward to welcoming you back again in the future and this time we hope that you will get better weather!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2019
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"Another wonderful holiday at Graythwaite, a cosy cottage and beautiful surroundings."
We all loved the pool and going for walks around the estate. The new on site shop is a great added bonus. We had a very relaxing break. Many thanks
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Apr 2019
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"The estate was incredible , so beautiful and peaceful."
We had some wonderful walks. Forge cottage was perfect for a few days away. Fully equipped and cosy. The carpets were in need of cleaning or replacing as the bedroom one had dirty marks on it. The linen was clean and fresh.
The cottage was perfectly situated for the pool house , which was super. The shower there was excellent and so hot. The pool was a little cool but a great addition to the stay and one of the main reasons we booked.
Reviewed by Nikki3.8★Oct 2018
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"We loved the location, accommodation and facilities."
We liked the ease of entry and exit with little for us to do.
We had no interaction with Sykes other than the emails with information (all that was needed) and none with the hosts. So in this case everything met our expectations.
We cannot judge further than that.
Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Oct 2018
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"Lovely cottage with good facilities."
The children loved the indoor pool. Great base to explore from.
Reviewed by Tom4.8★Oct 2016
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