Simcas House

The house is fabulous, just like the pictures.

It was in a beautiful location and easy car travel to the Lake District Only criticism is that the cooker is old and all the writing on the dials has rubbed off so had to google to find out what they should say. The microwave probably needs replacing as well, sections of the digits were missing so had to use a timer on my phone instead Would stay here again, it was lovely

Simcas house was amazing, just returned home from a family break.

It’s in a great location for visiting the lakes. The house is a large property with plenty of room for 6 guests and 2 dogs, it was very clean and beautifully kept. The owners left us a lovely bottle of wine and some chocolates which were appreciated after a long day of walking. I would definitely go back for another holiday

Simcas house was absolutely brilliant house We stayed over New Year ( 6 of us and a dog) Very spacious, loved the upside down style house Lovely and warm , would definitely stay again On the downside the oven needs some attention!

The shelves didn't sit right, so everything was on a tilt ( causing me two hand burns trying to manage cooking our breakfast) and it didn't seem to be secured to the wall either! And a little short of certain utensils as well in the kitchen But besides this we had a wonderful stay and would definitely come again

Lovely property.

Ideal for 5 adults and 2 large dogs.

A beautiful property, lovely & clean.

Tastefully decorated. Great space indoor & out.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Simcas House.

The property is very spacious & well equipped. Everything was really clean & im unsure why other reviews mentioned things like chipped plates & inadequate utensils. We found ample utensils & well stocked plates etc all very new & in great condition. Stainton is a lovely village with friendly people in the shop, bar & hotel. Great location for visiting Ullswater lake, Pooley Bridge, Askham & Lowther. Would highly recommend & would book again.

Unfortunately the issues raised by other users that I had read before booking had not been acted on; the chair on the patio was still broken and lots of plates were chipped.

Chipped plates can easily and cheaply be replaced and nobody likes eating off them, this needs sorting! The mattress in the bedroom with the en-suite was the flattest, most uncomfortable mattress I have ever had in any of the numerous holiday cottages we have stayed in, because of this I wouldn’t stay again or recommend. The location was nice and the house was clean.

Patio furniture on upstairs deck out side conservatory ,some were broken (back of seat) Crockery chipped and cracked (jug and plates) Frying pan non stick coating pealing and scratched.

Wooden utensils not good ( stainless street would be better) As the property is for six people there were not six of each (glasses) Duvets had stains found after removing covers. Not enough toilet rolls for six people for a weeks stay. Not batteries in one of TV remotes Other that these points it was a pleasant stay.

Lovely house in great location.

Could use some more crockery and replace the chipped plates. Lack of shelving con the bathroom and improved shower pressure would be good. Cleanliness was ok

Beautiful house in a tranquil location, perfect for visiting the Lake District.

Beds were very comfortable and showers were powerful. I'd definitely return in the summer to make use of the outdoor space. The only problem we encounted was the WIFI did not work. I needed it to do some work. We spent most of our first night trying to sort this, we even rang two numbers out of the book and left a voicemail but nobody got back to us - very dissapointed by the lack of communication. Luckily there was a dog friendly pub down the road which I could walk to. The only improvements I would say, is two small gates on either side of the property would be useful to make it an enclosed garden for dogs.

With a few tweaks and attention to detail, this could be a lovely holiday let.

The house is well-positioned, spacious and well-furnished with a lovely lounge and outside seating/eating area. Beds were comfortable. Crockery and cooking utensils could do with an overhaul. Overall, we had a great stay and loved the village location with pub and restaurant minutes away by foot. We were disappointed that the information about the free use of the hotel pool was not more prominent when we booked. A lot of the information in the welcome pack is very generic and not relevant.

The spave in the property is very good, much bigger than the pictures suggested.

The kitchen was very ill equipped, with no sharp knives, only one chopping board, no sieve etc. Bedrooms are very good size with the shower in the ensuite a comfortable size as well. The water pressure is excellent making for a pleasant shower. The mattress is rock hard and the pillows thin leading to an uncomfortable night's sleep.

Property was lovely & unusual.

It did lack an extractor fan in the kitchen even though there are plenty windows the smoke alarms activated whilst cooking a couple of times. Loads of cupboard space was a bonus along with 2 freezers! The extractor fan in the ensuite bathroom also did not work. There were a few cobwebs around the windowsills inside which is unavoidable if no-one has been in there for a while, and the bedroom light fittings looked a bit dusty. This did not detract from the fact we had an Extremely comfy & very relaxing stay - thank you!

The property itself is nice and generally well appointed however there were some areas which would benefit from improvement: Kitchen facilities - lack of oven trays/ chopping boards/ SHARP kitchen knives Downstairs toilet has no sink for hand washing which means you have to wash your hands in the kitchen.

This is fine however there was no hand towel provided in the kitchen for this purpose We found dog dirt on the artificial grass area Lack of storage in the twin room. The wardrobe is very small and there is insufficient drawer space We had problems with the main TV which worked inconsistently. We tried to log into our own internet TV providers (Netflix/ Amazon Prime) but because the remote control was temperamental and we weren’t able to do so We assume that the information regarding waste collections was out of date as we couldn’t find any blue bags. Couldn’t get a response from anyone regarding whether we needed to put anything out. Spoke to a neighbour in the end but no idea if the information they gave us was right or not!

Absolutely loved our stay The house is lovely and extremely well equipped - very nicely furnished, with everything you need.

Thank you also for the nice choccies. Beds were pretty comfortable. Setting is very nice and quiet with an excellent pub/restaurant 1 minutes walk. local villagers were friendly. Heating was a minor problem first day, as it was too hot, but quickly sorted after a telephone call. Easy access to Northern Lake District without the cost ! Highly recommended and will definitely come back and stay again with you (if welcome)

11-2-22.

We have just had a wonderful, relaxing stay at this property which was a party of six adults and a small dog. Having read previous reviews of the property before we booked it, I can say when we arrived last week that the property was spotless. It is obvious that previous cleaning issues have now been fully resolved. On arrival, we found a “welcome pack” which consisted of tea, coffee, sugar, milk, biscuits and also chocolates and a bottle of Prosecco which we thought was a nice gesture from the owners. The property was fully equipped with everything required for our stay. On entering the hallway, we found the cloaks cupboard very handy for all our coats to be hung out of the way and the shoe/boot rack for wet shoes. Even outside the front door under the entrance walkway were two wellie boots’ stands. The furniture is comfortable and the rooms are a good size with a large lounge, kitchen and very pleasant conservatory with open views for dining in. The lounge, in particular, was very cosy on an evening with the log burner lit, which itself became a focal point. All areas and rooms were warmed throughout from the central heating and hot water was not a problem any time of day or night. The bedrooms were comfortable and spacious with excellent TV’s and reception. It was in a very nice, peaceful location with excellent links to all areas by road and buses, although we did not use the buses. The kitchen was fully equipped with all good quality appliances in full working order, as was all the crockery and cutlery, and very modern and clean too. Outside were nice garden areas which I am sure are wonderful in warmer times to relax outside. About 150 yards away is the King’s Arms pub where a good variety of meals can be had. Our party ate there twice during our stay and all the meals are excellent, as was the hospitality and friendliness of the staff. We will certainly be returning here in the future and can highly recommend it to others. On the whole, although we were not looking for any, we could not fault this accommodation. Very enjoyable and a credit to the owner.

Property was dusty, cobwebs throughout and kitchen floor was dirty.

All exterior windows needed cleaning. Dishwasher was empty of salt and no supplies of rinse aid or tablets. Other issues with the quality of appliances e.g. vacuum lacked suction (impossible when cleaning up after dog hair). Main bathroom shower poor water pressure made showering difficult and the waste appeared blocked. Beds were uncomfortable and only one bathing towel per person meant that they required laundry during our stay. Bathrooms and cloakroom pipe work thick with dust and leaking rusty residue. Toilet seat loose and rusty. IKEA type furniture lacked comfort (especially as elderly visitors). Outside furniture and space inconvenient for eating outside due to property layout. BIGGEST PROBLEM FLIES

Couple of things.

Cleaning needs to be better, it let the property down. Heating was an issue, on Friday one of the hottest days of the year, all radiators were on at 6am and the stat is remotely controlled via an app. The heating came on everyday last week and we could do nothing about it.

Cottage was great good location our biggest complaint was that on arrival we were told our key would be in the shed which found at the bottom of of a flight of stone steps we are all in our 70 's but manage but after looking in dirty cobwebby shed found no key and started to get worried and were lucky to notice key box on a pillar near the front door so easy if some one had thought to tell us key place had changed.

Had to stay in this location because I needed to be near family - this was the only house available and I was a bit nervous after reading previous reviews but wow - were we not just happily surprised but ecstatic- we had the most amazing holiday stay in this house - owners must have found new cleaners for the place was immaculate- bed linen crisp and professionally laundered, floors sparkling, - house very clean, kitchen fully loaded with all kitchen equipment I would need, nice touch with family games too - couldn't have asked for more - kept kids entertained!

Layout of house brilliant - small veranda off the dining room to enjoy the stunning views outside, cosy log wood burner with ample seating and large screen which made for beautiful cosy evenings. Will definitely be returning- a real gem of a house - home away from home with every amenity and home comfort I would want! I would highly recommend this property with everything you'd need and in an amazing location!

Had a wonderful break, great place to stay would highly recommend.

Location was perfect, spent a lovely day at the Ullswater and finished it off at the local pub just 2 minutes walk from the house. The place was beautiful and clean, enjoyed the complimentary wine and chocs whilst sitting on the veranda overlooking the beautiful scenery at the back, whilst kids were entertained with board games provided by the house, which was a nice extra touch. We will definitely be returning.