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"The property is situated in a stunning location overlooking Eskdale golf course ..."
The property is situated in a stunning location overlooking Eskdale golf course and country estate with distant views of Scafell Pike
Reviewed by MarionJul 2023
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"The property is set in a lovely location, views over the golf course draw your eyes to the far hills."
It is peaceful and very relaxing. Property provided the necessities needed, with the exception of towels. The information received from Sykes on confirming our booking was rather ambiguous concerning what towels were needed to be taken. It did say remember to take beach towels and T towels, we did take T towels only to find some provided, as we were not going to the beach we did not take those, only to find no hand or bath towels there. It would have been more accurate to say no towels provided. We visited the Ravensglass and Eskdale railway, had an afternoon tea there, very nice. Also paid a visit to Muncaster Castle, great day out and the raptor centre was brilliant, putting on a super flying display. All in all a fabulous break and the holiday property is a lovely characterful house well worth a visit.
Reviewed by SusanJun 2023
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"We had a fantastic weekend away the cottage was lovely perfect for what we ..."
We had a fantastic weekend away the cottage was lovely perfect for what we wanted friendly staff on the golf course could not ask for more will be going again
Reviewed by SteveApr 2023
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"Our family of 6 really loved our stay at High Eskholme."
It was in a stunning location and the house was comfortable and warm, with plenty of space for us all.
Reviewed by SarahMar 2023
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"We found the cottage comfortable ,cosy and warm in a peaceful setting."
We had a nice relaxing break however we encountered a few problems i.e door handles came off and were loose,the wi-fi does not work ,toilet in the main bathroom has a faulty cistern and the water pressure dropped in the whole property the second night which prevented the showers from working properly.
Thank you very much for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you had a few maintenance problems during your stay. We are speaking to the property owner to ensure these problems are rectified. I hope these issues did not detract from your enjoyment of your stay in the Lake district. Property Owner
Reviewed by AndrewDec 2022
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"Whilst the property was clean and tidy the attention to maintainance was poor."
I understand things break. I hope all issues are resolved for future visitors...broken toaster, broken bin, broken freezer , toilet not flushing properly , no internet , broken door handles, broken pane of glass , kitchen counter end not fixed in place and the hole in bedroom wall.
I received a very small refund as way of apology.
Thank you very much for your feedback. I am sorry to hear you had a few maintenance problems during your stay. We are speaking to the property owner to ensure these problems are rectified. I hope these issues did not detract from your enjoyment of your stay in the Lake district. Property Owner
Reviewed by CarmenOct 2022
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"Good points: Nice cottage for a get away from it holiday."
Warm, lots of hot water and good water pressure. Good kitchen with decent set of crockery, cutlery and appliances. Helpful management. Lovely situation with great views and walks you can do without having to drive anywhere. We went to Ravensglass and up onto the nearby fells.
Down side: No internet in the house for the whole of our stay. We were given access to the golf clubhouse after a couple of days to use internet but this wasn’t ideal - particularly one evening when it was lashing down and dark. This was disappointing as it was clear that the internet connection hadn’t been functioning for some weeks before we got there.
The fridge is tried and appeared to have missing shelves and no light.
The dishwasher wasn’t working when we arrived, but was fixed within 24hrs of us reporting the problem.
Reviewed by VeraSep 2022
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"This is a golfer's paradise."
The course is a little gem and is in wonderful condition. We played nearly every day! The cottage was clean, really well equipped, warm and cosy. Lovely bedding and fluffy towels. A real home from home. It was a pity that there was no internet connection for the duration of our stay but we were able to connect in the golf shop.
Reviewed by JillSep 2022
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"Lovely cottage."
Great quiet location apart from the golfists, who would arrive any time from 6:20 am and make a helluva racket outside the bedroom window whilst they get ready. Real shame that the golf carpark is literally right next to the house. Lots of early starts ensued.
Comfy rooms. Good showers, loads of space, good kitchen facilities.
The kettle needs replacing urgently as it pours about 1/3 of the water down the side rather from the spout.
Also, there is a leak in the back twin bedroom roof. Needs fixing before it does loads of damage.
If it wasn't for the early morning wakeup calls, we'd be back like a shot. But, as it is, not so much.
Reviewed by AlexMay 2022
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"Beautiful cottage, Beautiful location, Beautiful wildlife."
Will definitely be going back again soon. Took us 7 hours to travel there but well worth it. Five Stars all around. Peter Dorset
Reviewed by PeterApr 2022
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Had an issue with the boiler to start which was dealt with quickly. Fridge a bit scruffy and dishwasher door not quite right. Some of the decoration needs attention but overall loved it. With a few minor improvements would have given it full marks. Thanks to everyone who made our stay very enjoyable
Reviewed by AlanFeb 2022
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"Beautiful cottage, fantastic scenery and great hosts."
Thought we would Christmas away this year, and wanted something special and we definitely found it. Plenty to do in and around the area, but also a perfect location if you want to have some down time and just chill. Lovely golf course as well if you want a round. Couldn't fault a thing, 9 year old daughter already wants to book for the summer which I will happily do.
Reviewed by HarmeshDec 2021
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"The cottage was so comfortable and cosy."
We felt at home right away. Beautiful bed linen and large fluffy towels and plenty of hot water. We played golf all week on the beautiful course and the golf club gave us a brilliant deal. We will certainly be back!
Reviewed by JillSep 2021
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"Nice old cottage, needs some work here and there, but overall very good"
Reviewed by StephenAug 2021
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"This property is set in a magnificent location, and is a very pretty property close to many holiday amenities such as the fabulous coastal nature reserve and great beach/ famous country park/ historic railway, as well as the Lake District beauty of Wasdale/Wastwater."
There were a couple of glitches with the kitchen - the dishwasher is old and doesn't work very well; and the fridge probably needs replacing too, as it freezes any food contents placed at the back.
The internet connection is very unreliable (and non existent upstairs) despite frequent rebooting, so guests should be warned of this, and perhaps an engineer should visit to check/replace the router.
The property has good bed linen and towels. There is a second sitting/ playroom which was useful.
All of the rooms were generally quite clean, but behind/ under beds and up the stairway was not, with lots of cobwebs. Also the toilet flush valve in the family bathroom overflows every time unless an extra press is applied; something we did not discover immediately, thus wasting water until we did.
Given that guests have to vacate by 10am and can't access until 3pm, this should provide ample time for a repair.
I have been very specific about glitches because we thought this was such a lovely property, which you would want to present well.
However, we wanted to say how much we have enjoyed staying there, with plenty of space and a charming garden, and pleasant views, which we sat in a lot, both morning and evening while the children played; and we even went for a lovely welly walk on the last evening after supper, which was the only rainy one. Sadly, it did pour on the morning of our departure, making loading two vehicles rather difficult, but you can't expect permanent sunshine in the Lake District.
Reviewed by ElizabethAug 2021
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"My friends and I had a lovely stay in High Eskholme."
The cottage was very spacious, and well-equipped. Perfect opportunity to spend time in nature. Internet connection and mobile signal were very poor in the area, but made for a very pleasant unplugged holiday.
Reviewed by Louie AnneJul 2021
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"Really nice cottage in an amazing location."
Good walks especially to the King George pub. Great facilities with nice outside space.
Reviewed by PaulJul 2021
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"It was a great place to stay clean, comfortable, beautiful views, very quiet at night, the people at the golf course were very helpful too."
I slept better there than I do at home!
Reviewed by HelenJun 2021
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"Good location for walking and kayaking."
Spacious and well equipped cottage.Lovely big towels.
Useful to have a drying room for wet gear and washing.
Missed having recycling facilities.
Reviewed by RosemaryJun 2021
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"The place was great, it had everything we needed and was very warming, comfy and clean."
The location was excellent and accurate. Definitely we'd come back.
Reviewed by IsabelMay 2021
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"Single issue was poor broadband."
Apart from that, this place was just spot on !
Reviewed by IanMay 2021
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"Great cottage, good size and all facilities were as described."
ground floor is harder to warm despite the heating and fireplace, but bedroom upstairs are really cosy and warm.
Perfect location to enjoy the golf course, several local walks/hikes and a great base to visit the lake district.
Simon was really helpful and welcoming.
We highly recommend.
Reviewed by StephaneApr 2021
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"Loved the cottage and it's garden views and wildlife."
Lovely local area with great places to visit.
Reviewed by LeahOct 2020
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"The house was lovely, really comfortable beds."
Couches in the main living room were uncomfortable though which was a shame. Really enjoyed our stay regardless and would come back again for sure.
Reviewed by PamelaSep 2020
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"Nicola and Simon are excellent hosts."
Very welcoming and helpful with all queries and requests. Fantastic cottage, location and people. Perfect getaway for golfers, hill walkers and for those who simply want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life.
Reviewed by AbbyJul 2020
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"A beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting."
Ideal for a get away.
We had the chance to meet Nicola and Simon, the property managers who were very friendly and extremely helpful.
The Christmas tree was a lovely touch.
We will certainly re visit.
Reviewed by AmandaDec 2019
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"Clean and warm cottage with everything to hand,very pleasant stay."
Reviewed by DavidDec 2019
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"We had a absolutely great time."
The cottage and the setting is just fantastic. With no one else around you there’s a real feeling of remoteness and the views over the golf course are great.
Can’t fault the facilities inside at all. Loads of space to swallow up the six adults and three young children.
Great kitchen and excellent dual utility rooms, a great added space for storing wellies, bikes and other outdoor gear.
Having the second living room was nice but we didn’t use it as much as expected, mainly down to the main living room being a really great central point for us all to hang out In front of the fire.
Bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs great.
A huge thank you to Nikki for being so flexible and happy to change the dates for us with no difficulty. Especially given the short notice. Our original dates would have meant that we wouldn’t have been able to attend (our son born 6 weeks early!) it’s just a shame that Sykes charged us £35 for a very simple administrative change.
Would certainly recommend the cottage to anyone considering a visit to West Cumbria. We would book again but as I understand it’s been changed to not allow pets in the future.
Thanks a lot, Matt
Reviewed by MatthewNov 2019
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