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"Beautiful cottage, very, very clean, cosy and homely, bathroom exquisite."
Owners very friendly and home made scones, delicious
Reviewed by MichaelNov 2021
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"Very friendly owners, lovely welcome with scones& jam, very clean & tidy property."
On the day of arrival Steve had the heating on for us and it nice & cosy. The Bothy had everything that you were likely to require during your stay. Lovely property perched on a quiet road, ideal for taking the dog out a walk in the morning & evening. One very small niggle was the rather tight turn to drive in through ... Continue reading
On the day of arrival Steve had the heating on for us and it nice & cosy. The Bothy had everything that you were likely to require during your stay. Lovely property perched on a quiet road, ideal for taking the dog out a walk in the morning & evening. One very small niggle was the rather tight turn to drive in through the stone pillars, beware if you have a large vehicle. Saying that, I got used to it by the end of the week. If you love walking and sightseeing this is the ideal spot for a holiday. The nearest town, Alston, had all the amenities you require and is only a short drive away. One disappointment is that a few cafes in the area do not accept dogs, The Nook and the Station cafe were 2 such cases. Overall it was a lovely holiday and hopefully get back again in the future.
Reviewed by SteveOct 2021
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"A really lovely place to stay if you want beautiful scenery, to be surrounded by nature, relaxation, peace & tranquility."
The walking trails are in abundance. Area is remote, so take plenty of supplies with you. Nearest village is a short drive away. I did find not many local shops/bars/restaurants/cafe open, odd opening times too for a holiday season, may have something to do with the recent pandemic perhaps? Hosts were lovely souls that ... Continue reading
The walking trails are in abundance. Area is remote, so take plenty of supplies with you. Nearest village is a short drive away. I did find not many local shops/bars/restaurants/cafe open, odd opening times too for a holiday season, may have something to do with the recent pandemic perhaps? Hosts were lovely souls that made you very welcome & on hand close by if you needed them for anything. I would say the cottage was more of a 3/4 star in rating. Although well equipped with a beautiful bathroom, it could do with updating. New mattress reqiured for the bed is a must. On the whole one can't complain at all, as one has come back absolutely relaxed including dog!
Reviewed by JaneAug 2021
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"Excellent walks on the doorstep, beautiful setting, lovely and peaceful."
Warm cottage and welcoming hosts
Reviewed by JanetApr 2021
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"We stayed at the Bothy - a real gem of the cottage."
Stephen and Sandra have modernised it to the highest standard. Unlike many holiday cottages we stayed at in the past, there is nothing shabby about the Bothy - the furniture, the equipment, the decoration are of the high quality. After a day of cycling or hiking, we spent some amazing evenings by the fireplace. My wife ... Continue reading
Stephen and Sandra have modernised it to the highest standard. Unlike many holiday cottages we stayed at in the past, there is nothing shabby about the Bothy - the furniture, the equipment, the decoration are of the high quality. After a day of cycling or hiking, we spent some amazing evenings by the fireplace. My wife simply loved the jacuzzi. The bed was super comfortable too. We both look forward to coming back to the Bothy in the future.
Reviewed by OlegApr 2021
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"Patio not ."
For dogs steps leading of patio need asecure gate owner just placed loose fencing against it spoke to owner didnt seem concerned
Reviewed by JOct 2020
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"Fantastic little cottage, great location."
Gave us the peace and tranquility we were looking for. It had it all and we had a wonderful time. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed by WendySep 2020
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"The outside area was a bit on the tired side ,otherwise a lovely cottage."
Reviewed by AlanSep 2020
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"Very small but beautiful cottage for two."
Love the way it is split over 2 floors and the dark skies were amazing, never seen so many stars at night!!!
Reviewed by TimDec 2019
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"Thoroughly enjoyed this brilliant location."
A fantastic cottage for getting away from it all, super peaceful and super quiet! Great views across the valley and great walks in the area. Hosts very attentive when needed! Welcomed with lovely homemade scones.
Reviewed by AlanSep 2019
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"Nice quiet location."
Beautiful scenery.charming hosts.
Reviewed by AndrewSep 2019
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"The cottage was generally clean but needs a little bit more attention to detail."
The bed was very comfortable and clean. The overall cleanliness of the cottage was average. The outside seating area was very disappointing, dirty seating and and was desperately in need of a good clean all round. .
Reviewed by PhilipJul 2019
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"Lovely cottage in fantastic location."
Owners very welcoming. Looking forward to staying again in the future
Reviewed by NicolaJun 2019
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"The bothy is easily 5 star rated."
The cottage was out of this world both in comfort and area of piece and quite,
We all loved the isolation ,the views and the wildlife.
The owners were very helpful if needed.
Our dog loved the area, and all of the walks around the area and further afield a fantastic area to visit , well worth every penny.
Reviewed by IanApr 2019
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"Beautiful little cottage with the most comfortable bed ever slept in."
The Bothy is in stunning surroundings in the middle of nowhere. Great for walks, but if the weather is not good it is the perfect place to just sit and read.
We loved it and would certainly recommend staying at The Bothy again. Steve and Sandra are really helpful, but also not intrusive.
Reviewed by KathieMar 2019
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"This is such a cosy comfortable cottage and has everything you could possibly need."
The scenery is spectacular and the owners couldn’t be nicer. They brought us warm scones and jam when we arrived. Delicious. Also they live very close and were there if we wanted any information about where to go and what to see.
Reviewed by GeneferNov 2018
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"The Bothy is a wonderful little cottage, perfect for two people seeking a quiet retreat."
It offered plenty of space and was well appointed with everything you need for a short break. The location is good for exploring the North Pennines, the Lakes and the east coast. The scones on arrival were a nice touch and helped us to settle in, as did the owners Steve and Sandra who were very helpful in imparting their ... Continue reading
It offered plenty of space and was well appointed with everything you need for a short break. The location is good for exploring the North Pennines, the Lakes and the east coast. The scones on arrival were a nice touch and helped us to settle in, as did the owners Steve and Sandra who were very helpful in imparting their local knowledge of the area. Would definitely go back again.
Reviewed by IanAug 2018
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"The peace and quiet clean air beautiful views and the lovely cottage"
Reviewed by RAug 2018
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"Thoroughly enjoyed every moment at Bothy cottage, nice roomy clean great to relax in,the views were great stunning and the walks good."
A perfect holiday.
Reviewed by HectorJul 2018
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"Absolutlely fantastic cottage."
Our hosts we’re extremely friendly and welcoming - after driving 8 hrs to get there we were greeted by a plate of warm homemade scones with jam.
Nenthead is a picturesque peaceful and friendly little village just outside Penrith.
We will definitely be returning for longer to allow us to really immerse ourselves into ... Continue reading
Our hosts we’re extremely friendly and welcoming - after driving 8 hrs to get there we were greeted by a plate of warm homemade scones with jam.
Nenthead is a picturesque peaceful and friendly little village just outside Penrith.
We will definitely be returning for longer to allow us to really immerse ourselves into the many different adventures on offer. The route from the motorway to get up to Nenthead is a real drivers route - loved it!.
Reviewed by MarkJul 2018
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"Cosy, well equipped cottage."
Fresh scones on arrival a nice touch. Location quiet with lots of well signed footpath walking in stunning countryside.
Reviewed by JulieJun 2018
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"A brill holiday."
It was in the middle of no were, abs bliss! The reson why I put one down for comfort, was becase of the bed. Put a new matress on it, as a disabled person I didn’t want bruises all the time! BUT the rest of the house and place was a 10/10. Plus the scones were lovely. Thank you Sandra and Steve ☺️
Reviewed by ClareJun 2018
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"Nice cottage in a beautiful part of the country."
Gwilym,Christine and Freckles.
Reviewed by GwilymMar 2018
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"Fantastic little cottage in a beautiful area"
Reviewed by OliverJan 2018
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"Due to the part of the country the broadband and mobile reception can be difficult"
Reviewed by PaulJul 2017
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"Beautiful both you in the most wonderful rustic landscape."
Everything you would want and more for a relaxing holiday. Would totally recommend.
Reviewed by JaquelineMar 2017
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"Beautiful cottage and excellent facilities"
Reviewed by MoragNov 2016
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"Great time was had at the bothy, had a nice relaxing holiday and great walks."
nearby town of Alston has great shops and facilities would recommend the bothy to anyone!!
Reviewed by GaryOct 2016
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"The Bothy was very comfortable and well situated for local walks with our dog."
The scenery is beautiful and we enjoyed walking on the Isaac's tea trail. Overall we really enjoyed the cottage and the owners Steve and Sandra were very friendly and helpful. Thank you.
Reviewed by PaulSep 2016
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"This was a 5 star property at 3 star prices."
It was the best cottage we have ever stayed in, spacious, comfortable, beautiful location, friendly helpful owner.
Reviewed by MichaelJun 2016
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"From start to finish the holiday was excellent."
Bothy was near to everything we wanted to see and do.
Reviewed by IsabelJun 2016
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"Lovely cosy cottage and very welcoming."
Quiet and peaceful countryside and an ideal retreat for a couple.
Reviewed by KathleenOct 2015
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"The cottage was done up to a really high standard and was very cosy."
It is in a great area and the peace and quiet was brilliant.
Reviewed by PaulMar 2015
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"A really cosy cottage set in beautiful surroundings with the added attraction of a herd of alpaca."
The area is well-placed for a wide range of sightseeing, walks and attractions, it would suit anybody.
Reviewed by AnneOct 2014
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"An excellent location, perfect hosts and a beautiful property."
The owners couldn't do enough for us during our stay and I would recommend this holiday to anyone.
Reviewed by MathewSep 2014
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"Fantastic cottage in tranquil location, just what we wanted."
Bothy had everything and much more than we anticipated. Ideal for a couple who are looking for a romantic break. Kitchen and bathroom was 5* plus. Bed was really comfortable and overall facilities were excellent.
Reviewed by CliveSep 2014