Nutwood

Super beds, comfortable lounge, bathroom and toilet very acceptable.

ok surroundings but outside need a lot work. Not impressed with the outside seating condition. Table in the garden shelter is very unstable. For six people there is not a lot of storage for food items. One tin opener was totally worn out and the second old type opener was very rusty, which is unacceptable. We had a good comfortable stay, but those few disappointments stop me being able to recommend.

Great location and lovely, well-appointed cottage.

Just what we needed for our break. Thanks.

We had a wonderful stay at Nutwood, it exceeded our expectations and is in a perfect location, only 5 minutes walk from Lakeside to watch/catch the boats.

Very helpful having the instruction manuals in the kitchen, I got slightly confused using the oven but the booklet solved my issue. Pretty garden too for a sunny evening, and the welcome items were a lovely touch. The only other feedback would be there didn't seem to be any scissors in the kitchen which wouls be useful, but perhaps I missed them as it was a very well equipped kitchen otherwise. Thank you Nutwood for a lovely stay!

We’ve just had a lovely autumnal week in Nutwood.

None of us wanted to come home. It is perfectly situated for the ferry, steam train and aquarium on the doorstep which kept the kids entertained. Beautiful walks on the doorstep, kept the dogs happy (thankfully we are well attuned to keeping an eye out for ticks as we were finding several daily on our golden retriever). The cottage itself was warm and welcoming. Plenty of space for a family of four (with a bedroom to spare if you have grandparents joining). Only space for one car and no option to park on the road as it’s a private road owned by someone else - didn’t bother us as we had just one vehicle but something to be mindful of if you have two arms of family staying at once. Only tiny criticism, which we wouldn’t have noticed (as we had planned on not needing it) had our daughter not been car sick on the last day, is the washing machine doesn’t spin, meaning all her clothes and teddy were sopping wet. The tumble dryer wasn’t much help either (but that could have been user error). All in all fabulous stay at a great cottage and we all want to come back!

Nice property in a quiet area, the rear garden was enclosed which was ideal for our dog.

A short walk takes you to the lake itself. Our first visit to the lake district but it won't be our last.

The property was in a great location, central to the whole area and round the corner from a lovely little walk to the Swan pub just by the river which was excellent.

The accommodation smelt a bit damp in some places and was a little dated although it looked as if a few trees had been cut down and the garden tidied up which will benefit in the long term. Overall it was fine for us and the parking was fine for 2 - 3 cars, no issues from the neighbours.

A charming bungalow in an excellent location close to the steamers ferry and steam train at Lakeside.

There was plenty of space for all of us. Bungalow had a retro feel, the conservatory was a welcome addition for another sitting area. Garden very secure for our dog, although on many levels which some may struggle with. We had read previous comments re parking . We managed to get 2 cars in the drive comfortably, an ionic 5 and a Renault Modus. It was clear that the owner of the road would not allow any parking not on the drive, and indeed they objected to the bins being left on their property on bin day and moved them off the road. Having said that the cul de sac was quiet, hardly saw any neighbours and they were very polite in their note asking us not to put the bin other than on the bungalow land. ( everyone else on the road had cars parked on the kerbside and had their bins out all week) . Overall a most relaxing and enjoyable stay. We would suggest a bigger shower head as the one there currently is a bit on the small size and a larger head would make better use of the excellent water pressure and abundant hot water. Thank you.

The property needs a deep clean and needs decorating it has a damp smell in the property and the garden and patio area are really small There is no where to sit out or for the children to play.

The property is in a great location and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The bins and parking a little bit of an issue but didn't spoil the holiday. We did have a note put on the car when we arrived advising if we continued to park o the kerbside we would be expected to pay £10 an hour.

Lovely bungalow in a lovely quiet area.

Though clean enough, I think greater care could be taken to make it spotless. Quite a few cobwebs which made it feel a little unloved. Please be aware the bungalow is on a private road, this isn't mentioned in the write up. There is a note on arrival staring you can't park on the road or curb as its privately owned by no. 11 ... who tbh seem very unhappy about having the bungalow as a holiday let! We did manage, after words with no. 11, to get 2 cars mostly parked on the driveway. Bin was stolen by a neighbour who filled it with garden waste and returned it after the bins had been emptied, meaning we couldn't dispose of any rubbish. The neighbours behaviour made us feel unwelcome though this isn't something the owner of the bungalow can do much about ... but is probably a reason we wouldn't return.

We had a brilliant stay at Nutwood, yes of course there are a few things I could have a moan about, one of which is the single chair in the living room, it is comfy, but not to easily got out of if you have had spine sergery or have a disability.

Incase your wondering, the wife and my 92 year old mother took the other two couches. The bungalow is a little tired in places but nothing major. My little Chihuahua loves a little bit of grass to run around on, but being surrounded by conifers I know that grass just doesn't live long. But put my moaning to one side, we had a fantastic stay, the beds were comfortable, it was clean and well equipped, a beautiful quiet place to return to after a long day out. We would have no quibbles staying there again, it would be a great pleasure. A big thank you to the owners, your doing a super job.

Lovely bungalow in quiet cul de sac.

Nice square lounge with big TV and very comfortable main bedroom. Great location as walking distance to hotel and spa, boats journeys up lake Windermere and steam train to Haverthwaite. Not far to woods for dog walking and walked to Newby Bridge. Little issue of what day the bin was supposed to be collected as stated Thursday in kitchen and different day in folder so put out Thursday and Friday but still not collected so clarity on this would be useful.

We enjoyed our Christmas week stay at Nutwood.

The bungalow was nice and warm, clean and tastefully furnished. All the facilities worked perfectly, cooker, shower etc. The location is handy for Lakeside for the hotel and we also took the boat to Bowness and back. It’s also a short drive to Newby Bridge and the Swan. We had a great week with lots of fell walking in spite of the weather. Thanks.

Fab property.

Worked really well for our family of 5 and two dogs. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks for your arrival hospitality package too - very kind. Thanks and see you again. Mike and Fam x

It's with deep regret that I feel I need to leave such negative feedback but there's so many problems with the property.

Some were mentioned prior to my stay and was given assurances that they'd been sorted. The central wasn't working on arrival but on Monday morning the heating engineer turned up unannounced as we were getting ready to go out. We waited whilst he fixed the heating. We were shown an override giving us just 3 hours of constant heating. That being said it still didn't work properly and was hit and miss whether it would come on or not. Some days we needed a warm house to return back to after being out in the pouring rain and wind for hours. There's black mould on the bathroom ceiling and green mould on the shower screen plastic seal. The property has a musty damp smell. And due to their being no central heating the rooms felt damp too. Outside of the property the seating areas are dirty and untidy so we didn't take advantage of this during our stay and we had a few nice evenings but had to spend indoors. The decked area outside of the living room was extremely slippy so again it made it difficult for us use this. There's no lights outside and when it went dark you couldn't see without the use of a torch. No personal touches by the owner. We've stayed in cottages before were the owners have left tea, milk and biscuits, bottles of wine as a welcome and thank you gift along with a thank you note. The location isn't as described either as the local pub was more than just a few minutes away, not as stated in the listing. The only benefit to us is that we could visit other areas of the lake district and the lake cruise and train was great. I've taken photos of the property should you need anything further. I've also emailed your CEO as we want to raise a complaint about the state of the property we rented out in good faith according to the rave reviews and the listing. We were ready to come home after 2 days but the fact we had spent £800 on our holiday we decided to use it as a base for us to explore the lakes, and ate out every evening. The crockery is all chipped and damaged too. Conservatory is cold and damp, smells too and there's a window which has a broken seal so the glass is steamed up. Windows are dirty inside the window frames and the glass needs a clean too.

I would like to complain about the property, the property was filthy, cobwebs, dead flies inside, the carpets had not been hoovered and the laminate dirty, mould on the edge of the bath, the only thing clean was the bedding.

The garden was unkept with nowhere to sit but rotten furniture. I spoke to Sykes Friday and the cleaner couldn’t come until Saturday but that was too little too late as we checked out Sunday. It’s disgusting for the money we paid for the cottage. My mother is terminally poorly with cancer and the risk of infection from the filthy cottage is not acceptable. Also when we arrived the lady at no11 blocked are car in and told us she owned the road and we could not park, this should be mentioned in the write up. The property needs maintenance and updating.

in a lovely area close to lake, train and outdoor facilities The bungalow needs the outside area tidying up and managed as all the places to sit are surrounded by weeds etc.

Needs a gardener going every other week to keep on top of it. As mentioned in previous review heating wasn’t working even though Sykes said it was. Lots of electric heaters to use but in the autumn, winter and spring months this would not be sufficient to keep it warm. Also the bathroom needs attention particularly the shower area, mildew and poor shower. If there had been 6 of us it would be a struggle. Overall enjoyed our stay

Location is excellent, beautiful surroundings.

Only a few hundred yards from Lakeside ferry Port and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite steam engine station. With Fell foot park directly across the lake. 5 min ferry crossing, which is £5 return, goes 2 or 3 times an hour. Journeys to Bowness and Ambleside frequent also on the Ferry. As you are at the Lake District, beautiful walks can easily be found with a bit of research. The slight negatives are access away from Nutwood are a bit dodgy, there are no pavements on the main roads, so you must walk on the road here and there. The house is comfortable and has everything you need, with good WiFi. On closer inspection it could do with a better clean, for example the log burner hasn't been cleaned and full of Ash, and there is a jigsaw puzzle almost assembled under the rug in the front room. Probably shouldn't be missed when hoovering. The garden needs weeding and tidying up, to make it feel more comfortable when sitting out. Don't like being picky, just a little TLC here and there. Overall though, it's lovely.

Unfortunately the problem started before we even arrived.

We were called en-route to say that the heating and hot water were not working, that they had left some portable heaters in the house and to leave the hot water immersion on during our stay. This was fine considering it was summer but would have been a problem in winter, and the water was so boiling because the immersion was constantly on that it actually became dangerous. Having looked back at previous reviews I can see that the heating has been an issue for well over a year. Why has this not been addressed? Additionally, the cleanliness of the property is poor. It was very dusty everywhere including areas like the top of picture frames and radiators and bedside tables etc. The major problem is the finish of the decor. There was mould on the bathroom ceiling and blinds, and actual moss growing on the inside of the conservatory windows. The sealant round the bath and kitchen sink was completely black with mould and we all avoided taking baths the whole week as it was really off putting The wallpaper in the kitchen ceiling was hanging off (again, mentioned in the reviews months ago) and in general, the house just needs re-decorated completely due to dirty walls and chipped paintwork etc. It is unfortunate that this review does not allow photographs because I documented all of these problems to show where work needs done. The house only has one lavatory, and there is no hand sink in the room with the toilet so you have to come out of the toilet to go into the other room to wash your hands, which is not really convenient. The other room only has a bath with shower attachment, and a sink, no toilet. While we knew there was only one bathroom, we did expect there to be a small sink to wash your hands in the room with the toilet. The kitchen is pretty well equipped, though tired, and there was everything we needed in there for the week. The beds are very comfortable which was a plus. The location of the cottage is nice but be aware that, even though it is described as being within "walking" distance to a lot of places, this is actually pretty impossible and dangerous as there are no pavements! We were unable to walk anywhere with our dog as there was no safe way to do this. The grounds of the cottage could be spectacular, but again, they have been left to go into disrepair and the garden needs a good overhaul and general tidy. There were two wasps nests (one at the garage and one under a tree as you enter the property) so we did not spend much time in the garden. If this cottage was redecorated and cleaned, and the grounds tidied up, it would be a really nice holiday home, but as is currently presented, we do not feel it is suitable for a future holiday. It really needs a lot of money spent on it, and considering it costs well in excess of £2K to rent in some summer months, this should be invested in bringing the home up to standard.

The heating was not working, there was was no pressure in the shower and temperature control was fiddly.

It would have been nice to have had a few condiments available plus tea, coffee and sugar. We arrived very late after a very long journey only to find no shops open and unable to have anything other than water. The bungalow itself was very spacious inside and well set out plus the garden was fully enclosed for our puppy which was nice. Due to time of year there were wasps which had obviously made a home by the garage in the garden this was a little annoying.

Fabulous find within walking distance of Lake Windermere, clean, spacious and homely.

Perfect for the dogs as there was a secure garden. Will definitely be coming back.

We had a very enjoyable weekend at Nutwood.

The property feels like it is intended to be somebody’s home, it has been tastefully decorated and equipped with good quality furniture and comfortable beds. The off street parking is good, but there are notices warning against parking on the road. You have full use of the whole bungalow, except for a small cupboard in the kitchen labelled ‘owners cupboard’. It was clean, bedding and towels were provided, as were dishcloths and other cleaning materials. The only suggestion I have for the owner is to have salt and pepper shakers, as they are not something I would normally pack.

Lovely, quiet location, with easy access to Lakeside and other areas in the South Lakes.

The property was spacious, beds were comfortable, but some areas of the cottage would benefit from a deep clean/TLC. Sadly, the property had not been cleaned to a good standard, meaning we had to purchase cleaning equipment and carry out various cleaning chores in order for us to be comfortable living there for a week. Externally, the property had wrap around gardens, probably not ideal for young children, which would benefit from some tidying, cleaning and maintenance. Lots of cobwebs around the summer house and windows. Final point, some towel rails or hooks in each of the bedrooms would be ideal. We had a lovely week visiting some beautiful places, such as Coniston, Fell Foot, Hill Top, Wray Castle, Bowness, and taking part in lots of watersports and boat trips. Great location for the South Lakes.

A lovely property, in an area we didn’t really know in the Lakes.

Comfortable, clean & well presentedx

The place and the owner were fantastic.

Owner very helpful with local knowledge.

We enjoyed our stay while we were there.

Beautiful property with all the facilities and we didn't find any issue with the heating as previously mentioned in one of the reviews. Definitely recommend to family and friends to stay there and enjoy the lovely Lake District. the location itself is very easy to get to and close to other towns and facilities. Haverthwaite trains and the boat trip are within walking distance from the property.

The cottage was beautiful, unfortunately we had just buried my dad and so I wanted to take my mum away to relax, and escape the everyday world.

We took a mountain of books to read by the log burner, unfortunately the heating wasn’t working, we went two days with no heating at all then another two days where we had nothing so had to call the engineer. The property was that cold we had no option but to go out just to get warm!! When we came home (hoping it might have started because it was so cold ) but no we had to plug electric heaters in and call maintenance out. Unfortunately that spoilt our relaxing time away! We couldn’t relax because it was just so cold and so we had to leave the property to get warm! It was a shame because the cottage was lovely, central for everything, just not heat! So unfortunately that really did spoil our time away and mum was extremely disappointed

I have just stayed at Nutwood.

A party of 6 adults and 2 Labrador dogs. The property was beautiful and had a large kitchen fully equipped with everything you would need for your stay. The bedrooms were lovely, especially the large bedroom I stayed in and I had a wonderful sleep as the bed was so comfortable. Nutwood is located in a lovely quiet de sac and has parking for two cars. It is ideally situated with only a few minutes walk to the Lake side Inn Hotel where we took the cruise boat to Bowness, where we spent an afternoon wandering round the beautiful shops. It is also near many fabulous walks, one of which was Finsthwaite where we walked to High Dam with stunning views. Would highly recommend staying here, as it ideally situated to many areas. Leaving relaxed and refreshed from a wonderful stay Thank you x

My husband & I & our two dogs had a lovely stay at Nutwood.

The bungalow was very spacious for the two of us, in a very quiet cul-de-sac & had everything we needed. The house was lovely & warm & some nice touches from the owner with some fresh flowers. The garden was secure & with access to it from the conservatory meant it was perfect for our dogs. As per the other feedback the only improvement would be a more powerful shower.

Nutwood is a lovely very comfortable home, in an excellent location with easy short driving access to the Southern lakes and was everything we hoped for.

The layout worked well for us and gave us different options for relaxing and dining. Our two spaniels enjoyed the wraparound garden and the gates provided adequate security. The kitchen is well appointed and has everything needed for self-catering. Perhaps some additional larger sized mugs would be a good idea. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The house has the basics for a good stay, is clean and has what is needed.

Location close to the lake is great. However it lacks comfort and facilities to make it a great stay. For example: shower flow is very soft and hose too short for tall people. One toilet (which we knew) is sometimes inconvenient when you are with 6 people. Kitchen equipment at minimum, etc

A thoroughly pleasant visit.

The property was great. No complaints from us! Thanks

We had a great stay, the property was very comfortable, spacious and very quiet.

Loved the bird feeder outside the lounge window. Saw all kinds of birds. The beds were very comfy as was the lounge which makes for a pleasant stay. We walked along the road with our dogs to the Lakeside hotel and to get the cruise a couple of times. No pavement but it was fine and took only 5 minutes. Would recommend Nutwood.

Nice property, furnishings general good.

Decorating a bit tired but its comfortable and acceptable. Overall recommend, but for exception below. Big fault!; the shower is awful! Stand back to the wall underneath the shower spray (that's if you are not taller than 5'6 inches) then you get wet - just about. Needs a water pump and change of height of shower head. Otherwise, Lakeside a lovely area to stay; just a short walk to the ferry boats and the station for the train ride. Also the Aquarium if you want to visit that. Several Hotels nearby; the Lakeside and the Swan 4*Hotels, also the Newby Bridge. They all accept non residents, Lakeside Hotel the most expensive coffee I have yet been charged at £4.50 a cup. Found the Swan nice and reasonable for dinner.

The listing says that there is a pub nearby; we went to the Lakeside Hotel one evening and was unable to have drinks due to not being guests of the hotel and when we tried the Swan, we were allowed to sit in the lounge but not where residents were dining etc.

..the description is misleading as to what is available.

highly recommended

Very nice stay over the new year period

Had the most amazing Christmas at this lovely cottage, we even had a Christmas tree!

! The only negative is the photographs don't do it justice. Will definitely be back. ❤️

Not clean on arrival.

Unique entry code is not unique Dodgy electrics with old fashioned fuse box - in the garage which has a hard to open door. Bring your own fuse wire and tools just in case (i.e. a light bulb trips it)

A lovely holiday home, perfect for our needs.

Thank you for a lovely stay.

The house wasn't cleaned when we arrived but this was soon put right,although it put a dampener to the start of the holiday after a 6 hour drive.

The house was OK but the water pressure was a trickle and bits of the ceiling were peeling off the wall in the kitchen. We were under the impression that the house was next to the lake, which it was but there was no access.

Spacious and comfortable cottage in a good and quiet location.

Cottage is close to Lake Windermere, where the ferry and steam train are based.

Pleasant house for our family and dogs and good nearby places of interest.

Eg. Pleasure boats, steam train, aquarium, walks, cycling. The biggest problem was the very short walk to these places did not have a safe footpath so we had to walk in the road or drive to them.

Good location and although close to the lakeside ferry, it was not a road you would want to walk children on.

No pavement and walls either side, with very fast traffic. The cottage was perfect for a family with comfortable beds but I think it may have been courteous to let us know the access road was being completely dug up and replaced during the week of our stay. The workman were helpful in letting us get in and out but we did worry about damage to our car with raised drains and hardcore. I'm sure this will be complete for any future stay but was a little disappointed no one spoke to us about this.

The cottage was perfect for us, we were a group consisting of active grandparents, a young couple with two small children and two dogs.

The cottage is just as described, and is spacious, comfortable and in a lovely setting, with a wrap around garden. The rear section of the garden is enclosed, making it safe and secure for the children and the dogs, and there is a newly constructed little summer house in the front section of the garden - perfect for breakfast or morning coffee. There is sun in different parts of the garden all day, so always somewhere to sit out. There is also a lockable garage for storing bikes or other outdoor equipment. The location was excellent, turn right out of the close and you are only a 5 minute walk from the Lakeside Steamer, Haverthwaite Steam Railway, the aquarium and a hotel, turn left and it is only a 5 minute walk to a lovely wooded, hillside walk. There is no pavement, so care does need to be taken when walking to both, but we managed easily with children, a buggy, a cockapoo and a Labrador. Despite the proximity to Lake activities, the cottage and it’s garden were peaceful and quiet - with only the occasional toot from the steam train. This area of the Lakes is beautiful, and there are loads of places to hike and bike, and even at half term, the smaller roads and walking trails were quiet and tranquil. We found it a perfect getaway and highly recommend it. Wish we were still there!

Nutwood is a lovely quiet, sunny bungalow.

We could walk into the hills from the door, or round to Lakeside Quay for coffees by the lake or a boat trip. Lovely comfortable beds! Would definitely return.