Croft End Cottage

When we arrived there was no internet, neither was the router showing itself.

After 2 days and a hard reset the router was showing and we later enjoyed 5 minutes internet connection at a speed of 1mbs. Over the week the connection improved and we were able to eventually stream from Netflix.The connection kept coming and going though. We spoke to neighbours and no one else was experiencing difficulty. We reported this to Sykes and received a complimentary reply. When we removed bedding at end of our stay we spotted some staining on the pillows, perhaps some pillow protectors are needed. There was also staining on the duvet, fortunately it was warm and we swapped it for the lighter one. We were unable to use Henry as we would have liked because the bag was full to capacity. A potato peeler would be a welcome addition. Please note we love, this property, this is our 5th visit and will come again, my comments are very much intended to be constructive. You may publish all or part of my comments at your discretion.

Beautiful period property with stunning countryside views in the local village.

Parking not available outside the property but we didn’t have issues finding parking elsewhere in the village. A great location to do lots of walking (high and low).

This was a delightful cottage.

Everything we could want was there. We arrived on a cold afternoon to a warm house - so very welcome. The open fire was wonderful and the surroundings and scenery were perfect. Thank you so much

An excellent position in the lakes , the property was clean and lovely.

A great place , thank you

Lovely and cosy.

really appreciated it being dressed for Christmas.

The kitchen tap was very loose.

Such a lovely cottage in a beautiful village.

Very cosy indeed and well kitted out. It would’ve helped, though, if there had been stronger warning in the publicity, blurb that parking would be so very difficult, and that there was no garden . (maybe this was written on the listing somewhere and we just missed it ). Also, that one of the beds was very tiny. However, none of these things would prevent us from wanting to go again!

We had an enjoyable stay at Croft End, the cottage was as expected, good furniture, clean and comfortable with plenty of kitchen equipment.

Sadly garage not accessible for my car so had to park at Hill Top.

Our 4th visit so it must be good.

Good to see new sofas and carpets. Very small criticism is that we were cold in the evenings even with the additional convector heater. Will still return without hesitation.

We had a wonderful stay at Croft End cottage.

Having stayed in the village before we were aware of its fantastic location. The cottage was perfectly suited for us. It was very clean and well equipped. The only criticisms were the lack of logs for the open fire. We were aware that logs would not be provided, but having stayed in many similar Lake District properties, most provide at least a few logs initially. Also the property was cold upon our arrival. The only other fault was that the induction cooker hob was not working. That said we've rarely used that type of hob before and it may have been user error as opposed to a fault, but we followed the instructions carefully and could not get it to work.

The property is in a beautiful location is pretty comfortable and has pretty much everything you need.

A big disappointment was that on our arrival at 4pm on a December evening it was freezing cold. When the main heating comes from storage heaters it would be nice if they could be turned on the day before or even if a decent amount of fuel could be left to make fire. A little more information regarding the heating would also have been useful as we had no idea about the storage heaters until we phoned the Lakelovers office. The information file and pinboard also need some major updating. There is no milk left automatically as per the leaflet on the pinboard and there is no wood/kindling sold just round the corner either. We were only eventually able to warm ourselves up the first evening when we found a small oil heater in the upstairs cupboard. Access to the garage is quite tight but we were able to park in the National Trust car park all week with no issues. Apart from the heating we had a lovely week.

We have stayed at Croft End several times but not since the pandemic.

There are a couple of things we think the owners need to be aware of. - towel rail in bathroom not working. This meant the bathroom was absolutely freezing as it’s the only source of heat in there - heater on landing not working - bathroom bin broken - blind in bathroom is filthy with unexplainable stains on it

Our second visit to Croft End Cottage which provides the perfect bolthole to get away from it all.

Highly recommended.

Only problem is with the sliding door in the single bedroom.

It is difficult to get it to retract completely. I have stayed in this cottage a few times and the door has always been like this. Needs attention.

Lovely cottage in a beautiful village.

Clean and includes everything you could need for a holiday. Parking is a bit of an issue as the national trust car park can’t be used in the daytime and our car wouldn’t fit in the garage.

Croft End is a beautiful cottage in a delightful setting.

We were very comfortable and loved the location in the village with walks from our doorstep. Sadly the weather was unseasonably cold and wet during the week of our stay so we really appreciated all the facilities the cottage had to offer and worked our way through a great collection of films. The garage was a little tight for our car but the National Trust carpark was very handy for overnight parking. We really couldn't fault anything and hope to return sometime.

It is clear to us that the owners have taken previous reviews on board.

The cottage was clean and tidy, the facilities all that you would need on this type of holiday and we had the benefit of enjoying the comfort of a new carpet, sofa and armchair. It was great for two of us and our dog. To be clear for future users, there is no secure area for a dog and nowhere to park close to the property. Parking overnight was in the National Trust Car Park. All of which is manageable. Really enjoyed our break and as a bonus enjoyed the selection of cakes for sale (£1 per slice) opposite the cottage.

A lovely comfortable cottage although I agree with a previous comment that it would benefit from some new sofas.

Some areas were cobwebby not what we expect from a Sykes cottage.

Croft End Cottage was everything that had been promised, a perfect bolt hole for the two of us and our dog.

The cottage was so cosy to come back to after a day out exploring, and the 2 minute walk up to the Tower Bank Arms in the evening wasn’t too taxing, although a torch is definitely needed. Everywhere was immaculately clean and the kitchen had everything needed for our long weekend. Although the open fire is a lovely addition we actually didn’t need to light it as the storage heaters throughout kept the cottage very warm and comfortable, even in mid November. The only minor downfall were the sofas, unfortunately these were not as comfortable as they could have been and we argued who was going to end up with the low sofa and who got the hard sofa, but it was only a minor thing and didn’t detract from a really lovely weekend. Would we return to Croft End Cottage ? .... Most definitely, yes.

Lovely location, accommodation fine, but was not particularly clean and lacks some tlc.

The living room area needed vacuuming. There was cereal left in a bowl, kitchen side was sticky and crumbs in places. There was no hand sanitizer, apart from a handbag size, no anti bacterial soap in the kitchen or the bathroom. Some of the kitchen equipment was broken. The sofas were particularly uncomfortable, on one sofa the cushions had completely gone, you felt as though you were sitting on the floor! The other sofa was hard, and narrow. The scatter cushions were grubby, food stuck to them and need cleaning or replacing. There is damp and mould on the window sill in the dining area. We arrived on a wet November evening, it would have been a nice touch if there logs for the fire, most cottages we have stayed in provide enough for the first couple of nights. Especially during Covid we would have expected it to be cleaner, there is really no excuse. Upstairs was fine and comfortable.

Croft End Cottage, was a fantastic place to stay.

It was clean and well equipped. The location was amazing, It was easy to get to, ( apart from the ferry charges, £5, per crossing, both directions, is excessive). We found everyone to be friendly and wanting to ensure you had a great time. The scenery was breathtakingly stunning and could only help you relax. We were there a week, could have done with two, as there are so many fantastic things to see and do, while there. Would I recommend it? Most definitely.

Such a lovely cottage, small but perfectly formed!

It is beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean and has everything you could possibly need for a holiday in The Lakes. Tucked away in a really quiet road with delicious homemade cakes for sale every day from the house opposite. Beautiful walks from the door, great pub round the corner and Esthwaite a few minutes away. We’ll be back!

On arrival the property wasn’t very clean, especially in the kitchen, which was a shame as the cottage was lovely.

No enclosed area/garden, (even though a garden is mentioned in the facility listing) just a patio area outside the kitchen door which meant our dog had to be kept on her lead outside. The cottage is in a great position to explore the area with lots a of great walks and places to visit. Hill Top is a 5 minute walk away, the pub, Tower Bank Arms even closer, the stew and dumplings are highly recommended. The cakes sold by the house opposite are also highly recommended with a cuppa after a day of walking and exploring. Overall a great place to stay.

Different couches so on one you don't feel like you are sitting on the floor, the single bed could be a normal single size not a childs

Another Lovely stay at Croft End Cottage.

Our umpteenth stay and never has a holiday in the Lake District been more welcome after the past few weeks. Mixed Weather but still been out walking. Its been a real tonic and we will be back. Thank you again for allowing us the pleasure of staying in your lovely cottage.

Had a fantastic weeks holiday at this beautiful cottage, lovely weather and a great escape in these unusual times.

We will definitely be back!

We really enjoyed out stay here and wish it could have been more that a week.

The cottage is lovely and has everything anyone could need for a relaxing holiday whilst retaining all the charm of a cottage we all loved the real fire. The surrounding area is also beautiful and the people warm and welcoming (and so many gorgeous days!!) We will be back..

A lovely very welcome relaxing break in a very cosy cottage - fabulous spot!

Enjoyed lovely walks and beautiful weather. Hope to return again soon!

Our fourth stay in this lovely cottage and 22nd year visiting this gorgeous part of the world.

Lovely weather, perfect for walking! So nice to escape in the current climate. Celebrated a 50th Birthday here - would recommend taking a trip on the steam yacht gondola on Coniston water and visiting the Sawrey House Hotel for a meal. No trip would be complete without eating at the Tower Bank Arms, the Beef Stew and dumplings followed by the best sticky toffee pudding ever!! We will be back!* *Next Year for our first ever 2 weeks in the Lakes (already booked)