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"The cottage has been kept with a good feel of the old farmhouse, such as entering through the old flagged hallway, and the aga style cooker which was fun to master."
The kitchen was very well equipped. It's not a 'done up' place, but it felt like a much loved holiday home providing plenty of nostalgia for me having grown up on a farm. It's a great location for getting back to nature - red squirrels and lots of birds visiting the garden, and red deer in the nearby valleys. Being at the end of a small road, it was very quiet when we visited in October. We appreciated that the central heating was on and a fire was laid, should we have needed it. Our feedback for something we would have liked would be outdoor seating - maybe a bench to take off boots by the door and a garden table. Overall a lovely base for a walking holiday.
Reviewed by PeteOct 2023
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"Unfortunately there were significant issues with cleanliness."
Rotting food in bottom of switched off fridge and freezer. Lots of dirt and mess, particularly kitchen cupboards and utensils. Lots of dog hair on soft furnishings.
Reviewed by ThomasSep 2023
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"A perfect stay in the perfect cottage."
Beautifully situated right by the lake and at the end of a stunning - but narrow - drive in. There are so many places to walk directly from the cottage and you even have access to the ferry to take you to either end of the lake and see all the sights there as well. Can’t wait to go back!
Reviewed by JamieMay 2023
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"This place is in a beautiful location with a stream running down the side of the house to a short walk to the lake."
In the morning there is an outdoor area to sit and drink your coffee while listening to the stream, and in the evening there is another outdoor area at the back where you can drink wine and look at the hills and the lake. Then during the day there are a huge amount of walks and hills to explore.
The house had many areas to relax and the kitchen is big enough for the extended family to potter about. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. It is not modern, but it was warm, clean and rustic. We loved our stay.
Reviewed by GlendaJun 2022
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"Lovely, quiet cottage, very comfortable, cosy and warm."
It's in a peaceful, beautiful location, on a popular walk but didn't disturb the peace when relaxing in the garden, very lucky with the weather. We are hoping to book again next year.
Reviewed by CassyMay 2022
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"On arrival there was no heat on, it took nearly a day for the house to feel warm."
We could only find instructions relating to the previous heating timer which made things even more difficult.
It was only on arrival that we found our dog was not allowed in the lounge. This should have been made clear before we booked, as we would not have made a booking here.
The general maintenance of the house was poor, TLC required. Cleaning was not very thorough eg there was a layer of dust on skirting boards (which caused my asthma to get worse).
There was a note asking us to be out of the property by 9am although all information received from Sykes said 10am.
The welcome pack at the house needs updating.
Reviewed by JenniferDec 2021
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"The property is in a beautiful location."
If peace & quiet, along with some lovely walks on your doorstep is what you are after then this is perfect. We’re very grateful to be able to have a cottage like this for a week. Inside the decor is feeling tired / lacking TLC, and in places of need of repair.
Reviewed by TimOct 2021
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"Brilliant cottage."
Stunning location. We didn’t want to go!
Reviewed by TimothySep 2021
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"Quiet location, good parking and close to the lake."
Kitchen was big and had everything. WiFi worked well. Great garden for relaxing. Close to a little cafe
Reviewed by IanSep 2021
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"Great cottage, perfect for us and dog."
Walking from the door. Well equipped, a little tired round the edges but that's part of the charm. Will return!
Reviewed by WilliamSep 2021
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"We loved the cottage."
Very close to the lake so we were swimming every day. Lots of good walks nearby. A cosy cottage with a nice garden to sit out in. We saw red deer and red squirrels and lots of sheep. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen well stocked and plenty of fridge space. The owner was very responsive to any queries we had. We will book again.
Reviewed by JanetJul 2021
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"Fabulous cottage!"
Very comfortable & clean. Everything that you could possibly need for self catering, plenty of dishes, pots & pans. Very cosy & full of character. Have been about 5 times & will definitely go again! The location is amazing. Could not f adult anything about it. 10 out 10
Reviewed by JoanJun 2021
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"Townhead Farmhouse is fantastically situated for anyone wanting to discover the true Lake District, away from the hustle and bustle of the more obvious tourist attractions."
We loved being able to get to the lake and up onto the hills so easily. The cottage was clean and well equipped but we found noise from the attached cottage a little intrusive (although they were not being antisocial - the walls are just very thin). There was an ongoing leak in the cottage which led to a pervasive damp smell. As this started prior to our visit it might have been nice for some discount to have been offered to us as incoming guests. We also felt guidance on the garden could have been clearer - we had assumed that the lawned area was ours and that the adjoining terraces were assigned to the attached cottage. The cottage guests however made free use of the lawn area including letting their dog foul the grass. This detracted from our enjoyment of the (otherwise beautiful) garden significantly, as several times I had to clear their dog’s mess up myself to avoid my children treading in it while playing. Not the cottage owner’s fault but maybe a clearer division of the garden area would help.
Despite these issues I would recommend staying at Townhead farmhouse as the setting is really incredible - next time however I might be tempted to go as part of a larger group so as to have exclusive use of the farmhouse and cottage together.
Reviewed by OliviaMay 2021
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"Townhead Farmhouse is easily the most wonderful cottage I've ever stayed in."
The setting is glorious and the house itself is perfect - warm, comfortable, well equipped and full of treasures that make it feel like a precious home. We had a very happy week and loved everything about it.
Reviewed by AliceMay 2021
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"My husband and I (plus our collie) had a most enjoyable holiday at Townhead Farm - it was lovely to stay in what was once a typical Lakeland Farm and which still retains much of its historical character and charm!"
As we were there just as a couple it was really cosy and warm to just use the fire in the dining area in the evenings, however Townhead is obviously also a perfect place for a family to be able to share a very special and unforgettable holiday together.
Townhead Farm is situated in very quiet and peaceful area - the location is amazing and the local scenery is stunningly beautiful - it is wonderful to have direct access to the higher fells and beyond as well as having Ullswater within walking distance. We were also lucky to see the local red deer however it was even more magical to hear the roar of the stags echoing through the dale late at night - an awesome sound!
We thoroughly enjoyed outstay at Townhead and look forward to returning to this very special place.
Reviewed by PaulineOct 2020
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"The house was very well equipped, very cosy, an old house not over done up but felt well maintained."
Great place! Fabulous for walking.
The only thing that I’d mention was the tv was extremely hard to operate. We gave up trying to get a channel and watched a dvd from a small collection that they had.
Reviewed by AbigailNov 2019
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"Really relaxing holiday, lovely farmhouse and beautiful country side"
Reviewed by HelenNov 2019
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"The house is in a beautiful quiet spot with spectacular scenery and walks on the doorstop."
Town head Farmhouse is a fantastic house - very comfortable and homely with lots of practical space and storage for outdoor gear. We loved our stay.
Reviewed by AlisonOct 2019
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"Wonderful location!"
The best! Cottage comfortable, clean & homely. Wood burning stoves and a good supply of logs.Well equipped kitchen. Ten out of ten!!
Reviewed by JoanJun 2019
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"The roads leading to this cottage are not for the feint hearted."
Theres 5 miles of narrow country lanes to navigate along with steep winding tracks to the cottage itself. Also although it was dog friendly, being based at a sheep farm wasnt really ideal if your dogs areng great with sheep which ours arent. It would be helpful if this was made clearer on the information about the cottage as I wouldn't have booked to stay on a sheep farm.the cottage itself is lovely though and really well equipped and super warm and cosy. Ideal for couples or families but not good if you want to walk your dogs off lead.
Reviewed by JoanneMay 2019
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"The Wi-fi was not constant all day."
It was sporadic and was the only thing that we were not satisfied with.
Reviewed by MichaelMay 2019
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"Great location with excellent walking and easy access to ullswater on foot."
Well equipped cottage. Very comfortable. Daffodils were beautiful. Saw red squirrels in the garden.
Reviewed by GillianMar 2019
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"Beautiful surroundings, comfortable cottage, great for walking and travelling to different places."
We were exceptionally fortunate with the weather which made it a really enjoyable holiday all round.
Would recommend.
Reviewed by AnneJun 2018
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"This is a lovely cottage and the location is delightful."
However if anyone stays who wants to be 'close to amenities' then this isn't for them as it is quite remote. Keen walkers will love it though as there are plenty of walks from the front door. Look out for deer and red squirrels. The cottage benefits from all the basic requirements - hot water, heating, wood burning stoves, an extremely well equipped kitchen (although there were no oven gloves and only 2 or 3 decent teaspoons). The heating/ hot water controls have a mind of their own - the hot water never came on when it should have done so we had to keep setting it to constant and then turning it off when we didn't need it. As there were only 2 of us plus dog we lived in the cosy dining room - and never used the lounge. We couldn't work out how to use the TV and there were no instructions - nice to have a rest from the TV anyway!
We left the biscuits and (long life) milk provided as we came with all our food - a nice touch might have been locally produced biscuits rather than Viennese creams! A flick round with a feather duster wouldn't go amiss but other than that the cottage was clean and welcoming.
Reviewed by JoyApr 2018
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"2nd time here, fantastic location, cottage has everything needed just like being at home."
Reviewed by RobertJan 2017
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"Beautiful location, cosy farmhouse"
Reviewed by RebeccaNov 2016
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