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Curdle Dub

(Ref. 1041363)

Coniston, Lake District Show on map

Customer rating 4.7

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • cottage (21)
  • well (10)
  • great (9)
  • location (8)
  • stay (8)
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29 Customer Reviews

  • "The single beds were so uncomfortable that a good nights sleep was impossible, ..."

    The single beds were so uncomfortable that a good nights sleep was impossible, the cottage is in need of some TLC it’s in a great location, plenty of hot water and the cottage was always warm, but when you pay a lot of money for a week it would be great to have some decent beds really spoiled the holiday so much so we came home a day early, we would not recommend this cottage on the basis of the beds and that it needs some attention in terms of decoration and new bedroom furniture which is very poor

    Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you found the beds uncomfortable and that this affected your enjoyment of your holiday. Whilst we appreciate that mattress comfort is very subjective and can vary from guest to guest, it is worth noting that Curdle Dub continues to receive consistently positive feedback from many of its visitors. The cottage currently holds an average guest rating of 4.7 out of 5, with recent guests describing it as "spotless and well maintained", a "perfect little spot to explore around Coniston, Hawkshead and Windermere", and praising both its location and overall standard of accommodation. We fully understand that from time to time issues can arise during a stay, and we always encourage guests to raise any concerns with us whilst they are in residence. This gives us and the owner an opportunity to investigate and, where possible, take action to improve the situation during the holiday rather than after departure. With regard to your comments about the property's presentation, furnishings and decoration, we recognise that all holiday homes experience natural wear and tear over time. As part of ongoing property maintenance, owners regularly review their accommodation and identify areas where improvements or updates may be beneficial. Where appropriate and when suitable opportunities can be found between bookings, these improvements are carried out to help ensure guests continue to enjoy a comfortable and enjoyable stay. We can confirm that redecoration works are already being considered and progressed as part of the owner's ongoing investment in the property. We were particularly encouraged by comments from returning guests who have stayed at the cottage on multiple occasions and have highlighted its cleanliness, maintenance standards, excellent location and stunning views. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the property's excellent location, plentiful hot water and warm environment throughout your stay. However, we are sorry that the comfort of the beds did not meet your expectations and that this impacted your overall holiday experience. Your comments have been noted and shared with the owner for consideration as part of their continued review of the property. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Nigel3.0★Sep 2026

  • "We have stayed at Curdle Dub many times before, it has always been spotless and well maintained."

    You really cannot wish for more. The view from the bedroom window is amazing and a great start to the day. Already looking forward to next year!!

    Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Sep 2025

  • "Perfect little spot to explore around Coniston, Hawkshead and Windermere."

    The cottage is well equipped for exploring the lakes in all types of weather.

    Reviewed by Simon4.0★Sep 2025

  • "We really enjoyed our stay at Curdle Dub."

    The property was very well located for walks and water activities while being in a quiet location. The facilities at the property were great, and simple things like a modern television and good wi-fi (important for an 11 year old to stay in contact with friends while away…) were greatly appreciated and added to the overall stay. Sounds simple, but so often overlooked. Would come back in a heartbeat, and miss the area already. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Dave5.0★Aug 2025

  • "This was our second visit to Curdle Dub and it won’t be our last!"

    The house is a delight with it’s interesting lack of right angles and flat surfaces yet so comfortable and well equipped including its superb library which almost had us hoping for rain. And not forgetting the view!!!

    Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Thanks for a comfortable and cosy cottage."

    Excellent bed and shower in a great position. As a 6'5" bloke, I struggled with the beams but I knew this was an issue when we booked, it's not the fault of this (or other Cumbrian) cottage (s).

    Reviewed by Peter4.0★May 2025

  • "We had a great week in Coniston and the weather was fantastic."

    The cottage is very ‘quirky’ with its split levels and only added to a great experience. Very quiet location, superb views from the bedroom window when waking up and lots of walks from the doorstep. The cottage is well maintained, has everything you need and for the price it’s certainly value for money.

    Reviewed by Tony5.0★May 2025

  • "A lovely cosy cottage, beautifully maintained and a joy to stay in."

    Reviewed by Dianne5.0★Feb 2025

  • "Amazing location great cottage well equipped we had a fantastic stay x"

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Beautiful as always Please note Car park permit expired April 24"

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jul 2024

  • "Arrived at the cottage on Saturday evening to find the house filthy it looked ..."

    Arrived at the cottage on Saturday evening to find the house filthy it looked liked it hadn’t been cleaned in weeks carpet not hoovered sticky floor tiles cutlery tray with food crumbs inside wooden spatulas old and stained paint falling off the walls stained duvet crumbs on the sofa cobwebs and dust everywhere not what you want to see when I’ve paid nearly £700 and a 5 hour drive to which we nearly put everything back in the car and drove home called Sykes cottages straight away they promised they will try and sort it 3 days later they came gave it a spring clean after waiting in for them ruined my holiday never again

    Thank you for your comments. We take all comments seriously and they have been passed on to the relevant teams. We will be looking into them. Thak you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jason1.0★Jun 2024

  • "We have stayed at Curdle Dub 6 or 7 times since December 2003, pre-children, and have always looked forward to returning whenever we are able ever since."

    A lovely, comfortable cottage in a perfect spot.

    Reviewed by Lee Stuart5.0★Apr 2024

  • "We loved staying at your lovely house."

    It's perfectly positioned to explore the local area.

    Reviewed by Kari5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Beautiful little cottage close to all the village amenities and several lovely walks start right from the front door."

    Would be happy to live here permanently!

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Mar 2024

  • "A great place to stay - good location and great facilities in the cottage ."

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Curdle Dub was a wonderful place to stay."

    The cottage was charming, well maintained and equipped. An older property with lots of character but modernised inside to ensure a comfortable stay. Beautifully situated at the foot of the mountain. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

    Thank you for your kind comments, it is lovely to hear that you had a great stay. We hope to welcome you again to Curdle Dub. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lis5.0★May 2023

  • "Curdle Dub is a beautiful Lakeland cottage, we have stayed at the cottage for ..."

    Curdle Dub is a beautiful Lakeland cottage, we have stayed at the cottage for the past 8 years, it is always immaculate inside and out, and has all you could wish for

    Thank you for your comments, we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We hope to welcome you back for a 9th stay! The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

    Reviewed by Geoff5.0★May 2023

  • "The cottage is in a great position for shops and walks from the doorstep."

    The cottage was very comfortable and we had views all around , will be booking up next year.

    Thank you for your comments. It is lovely to see that you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to welcoming you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2023

  • "First class throughout."

    Thank you for your kind feedback, we are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you back. Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2023

  • "It’s a great cottage with walks from the door yet only a couple of minutes stroll from Coniston."

    We would happily book it again.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2022

  • "Perfect cottage, perfect location."

    Beautiful walks on a doorstep. Public transport to further away locations just a minute away. We didn’t move the car for the whole week!

    Reviewed by Agnieszka5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Very quaint , comfortable and cosy cottage."

    Superb view from all windows. Everything you could want for a home from home holiday.

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Jul 2022

  • "Lovely little cottage in a good location."

    All very cosy but beds could have been better. Kitchen well equipped but sad there wasn't a coffee maker (even a cafetiere would be nice!).

    Thank you for your feedback. There should be a cafetiere in Curdle Dub. I will ask Lakelovers to check in case it has been broken and thrown out and if so will replace it. I am reluctant to buy a coffee machine as it is yet another appliance to go on the already small area of work surface. Regarding the beds, with the greatest of respect, comfort is a very personal thing and will vary from person to person. No-one has ever complained about the beds and I have only had comments saying how comfy they are. I agree zip beds are a horrible invention but I was advised by Lakelovers to purchase this bed so as to have maximum flexibility. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sara4.0★Jul 2022

  • "Absolutely loved the property."

    Incredibly comfortable, well equipped and well situated close to shops and the mountains for fabulous walks, without needing to drive anywhere. Love to return. A perfect stay! Thank you.

    Reviewed by Debi5.0★Apr 2022

  • "Very characterful hike-friendly and bike-friendly cottage (with useful bike storage shed at the back)."

    We had a really comfortable stay and loved being able to walk straight into the fells from the path at the back. Thank you!

    Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Apr 2022

  • "Excellant as ever."

    Beautiful little cottage with all the facilities needed for a lovely holiday in The Lakes. Convenient for village, walks from the cottage and buses.

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Mar 2022

  • "Such a beautiful little cottage, very cute with lots of period features, nooks and crannies and we loved the coziness of the log burner at night."

    The beds were super comfy and we had everything we needed for the perfect stay. We was also left a small laundry box from lake lovers that contained a dishcloth, scrubber, dishwasher tabs and a black bag. Car definitely needed to get around and we will be back to enjoy the Lakes one again. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Mar 2022

  • "The only niggle was the TV,not sure if it signal problem or a wiring fault but couldn't watch TV very poor signal."

    Other than that all was fine.

    Thank you for letting me know. It was an aerial problem. I have also replaced TV with new SMART TV which I am hoping is obvious to operate! Sorry for the very late response but I only realised today I could respond. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David4.0★Sep 2021

  • "Really lovely holiday cottage that was very well equipped and very thoughtful."

    The location was perfect as it felt remote but just a 10 minute walk to Coniston and trail accessible behind the home. Would highly recommend for a relaxing holiday away from the bustle of Ambleside and Windermere.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2021

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Summary

  • Highly Commended for a three star property
  • 2 bedrooms: 1 x Twin bedroom (can be super King on request 1 x double
  • Spacious bathroom with shower over bath
  • Living/dining room
  • Kitchen
  • Gas central heating
  • Wood burning stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, air fryer, fridge freezer, dishwasher, washing machine
  • TV, Superfast broadband, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi, incoming phone
  • Power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Small patio
  • Secure external bike storage
  • Parking for 1 car in shared bays
  • Pubs and shops nearby
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • No Travel Cot or Highchair available due to storage
  • Dog free property.

The property

Enjoying a peaceful location close to the village of Coniston, Curdle Dub is perfect for those wanting to be close to shops and local pub, yet away from the busier villages of Windermere and Ambleside.

This luxury property enjoys views of Coniston Water and Grizedale Forest and offers spectacular scenery, walks, water sports and award- winning brewery at the Black Bull pub.

Curdle Dub has been superbly modernised with the finest furnishings and retaining many of its original features.

A charming and welcoming cottage full of character and modern-day comforts.

Outside is a lovely sitting area with a path to the entrance porch.

The sitting room is beautifully appointed, with beams, window seat and feature fireplace with wood burning stove.

A lovely room for unwinding after a busy day on the lake or out walking.

The kitchen is modern, light and extremely well-equipped.

Here guests will find everything needed to whip up a hearty breakfast or delicious evening meal.

Upstairs are two fantastically comfortable bedrooms, cleverly planned to accommodate two couples or family.

The Twin room can be made in to a super king if requested in advance.

The house bathroom is modern and has P-shaped bath with shower over.

Secure bike storage is available outside the cottage, along with parking for one car in the shared parking bays.

Please note that this is a very old property and has steep stairs, a step in the kitchen and uneven floors upstairs. Coniston and the surrounding area have so much to offer, but if one thing must not be missed it is to cruise the lake onboard its famous Victorian steam yacht gondola.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

Where you’ll be staying

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CONISTON

Hawkshead 4 miles; Ambleside 8 miles.

Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.

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Please note this property has a zip link bed. This will be made as a twin by default. Please contact the call center should you wish it to be a super king.

Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before midnight , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
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excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

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