Surprise View

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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

14 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Great stay.”

Very friendly & helpful hosts.

Very friendly & helpful hosts.

- Mrs Wright, May 2019
“A brilliant cottage.”

Lovely owner. Quite and peaceful but close to loads of activities. Cottage very clean, well stocked and has everything you could possibly need. I would recommend to anyone. We will be returning.

- Mrs Fairbrother, May 2019
“Ideal place to stop, particularly if you enjoy walking, which we do.”

Very peaceful place, with a lovely view, we enjoyed watching the hens strut their stuff and seeing the calves. Even if you don't like walking it is a good location to drive 10 to 25 mins, to several interesting places, seaside resorts, Muncaster castle, Wast Water - stunning views - a must do visit, the little steam train (La'al Ratty) in Ravenglass with its spectacular views along the way and lovely country stops. We enjoyed the 25 min walk into Ravenglass, we also had a lovely walk and visit to Muncaster castle. Surprise view cottage is great for self catering and if you fancy a break from cooking the pub food in Ravenglass is good. I did miss having a cafetiere for my morning coffee, but that is a minor personal preference.

- Ms Swainston, April 2019
“Recommended”

It was in December so we could not complain about the weather or the mud 9its a farm). It was clean and well furnished, reasonably close to places to go (rsteam railway, castle) - the highlight would be Wasdale & Wast Water where the mountains are reflected in a mirror-like lake which is quite shallow but appears to be as deep as the scree slopes are tall). The Hodgsons are a pleasant couple & there was no problem with our well-controlled dog. I would recommend it to anyone

- Irfana K, January 2019
“Friendly host, great location, warm cosy cottage with all the comforts of home.”

- Mr Catton, January 2019
“The directions to the cottage are absolutely shocking!”

“Pass dwelling on left” there are two “dwellings” before the cottage, which you do not pass. If the directions said to go into Cumbnalds Farm it would save twenty minutes driving in and out of the wrong place

- Mr Lloyd, October 2018
“Lovely cottage, ideal location, stunning views, the only negative was the shower ...”

Lovely cottage, ideal location, stunning views, the only negative was the shower was a bit hit and miss temperature wise,

- Mrs Buchanan, August 2018
“The owners are friendly and always there to assist in any issues.”

- Mr Oconnor, May 2018
“We had a perfect week in surprise view cottage.”

Finding the farm was very easy and the views from the cottage were spectacular. So peaceful and serene with absolutely breathtaking views of the mountains. In fact, I don’t think we have ever stayed anywhere with such views. Plenty of parking space for the car. The farm owner was very friendly and informative about the area. Fresh eggs also available from the free range hens. It was only 30 minutes on foot to Ravenglass via a quiet lane and a path along the beach. There are also several very interesting walks from the Ravenglass railway. The cottage itself was ideal for us with everything that we needed for cooking, washing etc and also a fantastic log burner for the chilly nights. This is a totally unspoilt area of the lakes if you are looking to escape from the crowds. I can also recommend the Victoria Inn at Drigg for food. We really loved it here and would definitely go back.

- Mrs Lightowler, May 2018
“Excellent cottage and this was my second visit.”

Lovely to have the magnificent view of some of the Lakes highest peaks. Two other comments and they do not mean I would not go again. I love the place. The drive up the track has rather a lot of pot holes - but I know it is a working farm and tractors will go up and down. Great to be on a working farm. TV is rather small and the DVD does not give a very good picture. Minor points! It is beautifully warm when the heating is on. I would certainly recommend the place to anyone - especially as it is so close to some of the most wonderful scenery of the Lakes and makes the Wastwater area easily accessible by car. La'al Ratty starts from nor far away and is a gem.

- Rev Jackson, April 2018
“Lovely apartment”

Gorgeous views I expect when you have good weather . Close to Ravenglass and easy access to Coniston . Lovely owners too

- StaffordshireRufus, February 2018
“My one slight criticism would be the size of the shower cubicle.”

It's a little small but apart from that I would still book this cottage again as I had a very relaxed break and was very well received by the owners.

- Mr Smith, August 2017
“We had a fantastic week in this cottage and the location was perfect for visiting both the coast and fells.”

You can also easily access Keswick, Kendal and Windermere. Fantastic for long walks on the beach or costal paths. The location of the accommodation was very quiet and comfortable and we would definitely recommend and will look to revisit in the near future.

- Mrs Parkin, June 2017
“The shower was a very small cubical”

- Mr Fowler, June 2017
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Cumblands Farm Cottages

Ravenglass 1 mile. Three delightful cottages near Ravenglass, converted from old stone farm buildings on a working arable and livestock farm in the hamlet of Carleton, a mile from Ravenglass in the Lake District National Park. Completed and finished to a good standard, these elegant Ravenglass cottages provide first-class accommodation, ideal for a warm and cosy romantic retreat or for a family holiday amongst the finest countryside that Lakeland has to offer. Features in two of these lovely Ravenglass cottages include open plan living areas located on the first floor to take advantage of the stunning views, and delightful welcoming bedrooms with their own en-suite facilities. The other Ravenglass cottage has a double bedroom with en-suite on the first floor and an open plan living area on the ground floor. With lovely styling throughout, two of these Ravenglass cottages offer original character including old beams, combined with modern comfort, whilst all three provide an ideal country holiday destination. The high level walking and climbing available from the doorstep of these cottages near Ravenglass is unrivalled, and there is a vast variety of walks and climbs to suit all skill levels. Add this to the fantastic bike trails in the area, a welcoming local pub serving excellent food, a lovely local tea room, Muncaster Castle, an 18-hole golf course and miniature railway in nearby Eskdale and you have all the ingredients for a memorable Ravenglass cottage holiday, whatever the time of year.

The cottage

A charming terraced cottage near Ravenglass.

Stylish and welcoming accommodation, an ideal romantic Ravenglass cottage retreat.

Note: Cottage is next to Refs 9863 and 13766, together they sleep 10.

Summary

One ground floor super king-size double bedroom, a double sofa bed (suitable for 1 adult or 2 small children) and en-suite shower, basin and WC
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Electric heaters with woodburner in sitting area
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, flat screen TV with Freeview, DVD, CD
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent, additional wood available to purchase from owners
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for two cars
Shared mature gardens with furniture
Sorry, no smoking
One well-behaved pet welcome
Shop 10 mins walk, pub 1 mile.

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About the location

RAVENGLASS

Eskdale 4 miles; Wasdale Head 6 miles.

Ravenglass is a small village on the west coast of Cumbria, which made its living from fishing, and in the 18th Century the harbour was also used for smuggling tobacco and other contraband from the Isle of Man. A popular attraction of western Lakeland, the famous Ravenglass to Eskdale Railway, a narrow gauge steam railway known as "L’al Ratty" runs daily from the station through some of the finest and most scenic country in Britain. Just minutes from Ravenglass and easily accessible by a new cycle track is Muncaster Castle, with magnificent gardens and views up to Scafell Pike, and home of the World Owl Trust. This great location boasts a skyline dominated by towering peaks including Scafell - England's highest peak, whilst the nearby stunning valleys of Eskdale, Wasdale and Dunnerdale provide breathtaking scenery to be enjoyed throughout the year. With beautiful Wastwater - the deepest lake in the country, and St Olaf's - one of the smallest churches in England amongst the many landmarks in this beautiful area, this stunning location will have visitors returning time and time again.

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Great stay.”

“A brilliant cottage.”

“Ideal place to stop, particularly if you enjoy walking, which we do.”

“Recommended”

“Friendly host, great location, warm cosy cottage with all the comforts of home.”

“The directions to the cottage are absolutely shocking!”

“Lovely cottage, ideal location, stunning views, the only negative was the shower ...”

“The owners are friendly and always there to assist in any issues.”

“We had a perfect week in surprise view cottage.”

“Excellent cottage and this was my second visit.”

“Lovely apartment”

“My one slight criticism would be the size of the shower cubicle.”

“We had a fantastic week in this cottage and the location was perfect for visiting both the coast and fells.”

“The shower was a very small cubical”