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Beech Cottage

(Ref. 3709)

Scales near Ulverston, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

4.3

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

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37 Customer Reviews

  • "Had a pleasant stay and met our needs for visiting purposes."

    Down side was that I had to clean both ovens, racks and trays before I could use them.

    Reviewed by KarenMar 2024

  • "Instructions regarding the use of the burner would be helpful as YouTube etc hag conficting tips."

    Figured it out after a few dats of inconsistent temperature. And comfort fluctuations. Extra heating would be appreciated in kitchen. I would like to suggest suggest a curtain on the stairs to avoid draughts and keep warmth in living/dining area. (This was not a problem for us even in cold days Jan/Feb but is a suggestion.)

    Reviewed by RichardJan 2024

  • "A lovely place to stay A few points that could be improved on Doors rattle when windy Front door leaks when raining Toilet seat not secure Lack of information on bin , recycling collection."

    Apart from these minor issues this is a super place to stay with plenty of places to visit, we had a enjoyable even with mixed weather

    Reviewed by ColinSep 2023

  • "The shower could do with A shower mat"

    Reviewed by JohnJul 2023

  • "Know the area so that helped."

    Parking is definitely a challenge as the road in front can be fast. Kitchen is small but we managed well. Lounge is a good size. Think it’s a couples only cottage given bathroom on ground floor. We had great weather and the dogs loved the access to the lane at the side but had to be kept on a lead as lots of sheep and lambs in adjoining fields. Beach at Roanhead became the norm which to be fair is fantastic.

    Reviewed by MarkApr 2023

  • "Excellent Holiday Cottage, Had Everything We Needed, Had A Lovely Time."

    Reviewed by BarbaraMar 2023

  • "Really cosy and comfortable."

    Really happy to be able to stay an extra night because of the snow

    Reviewed by MichelleMar 2023

  • "My daughter and I had a great stay but looking at previous feedback we took towels, grater and oven gloves etc."

    only to find everything was provided. It was so nice to have a "proper" shower, I'm over 70 so climbing into a bath can be difficult. We each have a dog and they had a wonderful holiday too as both beach and woods are all easily accesable.

    Reviewed by VeronicaSep 2022

  • "Had an excellent stay in the cottage it was the perfect base for us whilst visiting family and friends in the area, very comfortable and well equipped with a good level of cleanliness."

    Plenty of lovely dog walking areas close by and just a short drive to the well know beauty spots. Very happy to recommend. One word of warning if you have dogs the outside space of the cottage is open to the main road through the village and we noticed no one takes any notice of the 20 mile an hour speed limit!

    Reviewed by JohnJul 2022

  • "Lovely Cottage in a great rural location."

    We had a fantastic easter 2022 break here. The cottage does have everything you need. One area to note is that you need to take your own towels.

    Reviewed by DarrenApr 2022

  • "The house was nice."

    The statement about the heating will need adjusting on the house description as the wood burner only heats the bathroom radiator, and this didn’t work. I would recommend the cottage to others. We had a lovely week away.

    Reviewed by MichelleApr 2022

  • "It’s my go to place to stay near the Lake District and my third visit to the cottage."

    Scales is a lovely quiet village with Ulverston on your doorstep to stock up on food shopping where I can use Aldi or M&S Food. It’s a great base location for travelling into the Lake District or up the Cumbrian coast line. The cottage has all the amenities I need with my little dog and parents and we are very comfortable. I will return again next year.

    Reviewed by SarahSep 2021

  • "Beech cottage is very clean and well equipped."

    It is a great location to explore from.

    Reviewed by HeatherSep 2021

  • "The cottage was really homely and comfortable."

    We had everything that we needed and more. The village was lovely and quiet….even out jack Russell didn’t bark! We would definitely book this cottage again when we come back to the Lake District

    Reviewed by JoannaAug 2021

  • "Disruptive and noisy building works taking place 4 of the 7 days, we were not warned nor offered a discount."

    When I sent detailed videos of the noise and disruption I was not offered compensation. Extremely poor and I will not use Sykes again for any break, despite positive past experiences.

    Reviewed by ClaireAug 2021

  • "Property listed as pet and child friendly."

    There was no back garden and front garden had no gate before the road. Thus making it not pet or child friendly. WiFi stopped working at 9 every evening. We had took firestick to watch on an evening when children in bed but not possible due to lack of WiFi. Kitchen could use a cheese grater.

    Reviewed by CassJul 2021

  • "Absolutely beautiful cottage."

    Great location, very clean and well presented. Very comfortable and cosy cottage with the added bonus of a log burner. Well equipped place. Only one slight niggle is the garden could do with some gates, as the drive way is open to a busy main road caution were needed when out with the dogs. We shall definitely stay here again and highly recommend to others.

    Reviewed by JameaJul 2021

  • "Return visitor to Beech Cottage."

    Scales is a lovely village close to the Cumbrian coast and with easy access to the Lakes. You have all the amenities of Ulverston and Barrow-in-Furness nearby, as long as you have a car which we did.. Beech cottage has all you need in a home away from home. It’s comfortable and suited us as 3 adults with one small dog. I will return again as I think it’s a great value staycation in a lovely location.

    Reviewed by SarahJun 2021

  • "Beech Cottage was lovely and comfortable, clean, and had everything we needed, it was a good base for us to visit a relative in Barrow, and we liked the market town of Ulverston."

    Reviewed by AnneJun 2021

  • "The cottage is a really cosy and homely, there is a porch which is really handy for shoes and boots."

    The kitchen is fully equipped and has a full size fridge and freezer and was very clean. The open plan sitting room is spacious and has a dining area. There also is a cloakroom and clean bathroom downstairs. The beds were super comfortable and plenty of space to put clothes. Lovely views. It's the perfect place to explore the lake district or to visit the coastline as the beach is 10 minutes drive away from the cottage. I would definitely recommend this cottage and would like to return.

    Reviewed by JackieOct 2020

  • "The location of Beech Cottage was perfect for us, close to the beach and the common for walking the dogs."

    On first impressions the cottage looked quaint and cosy inside with there being plenty of room for 3 adults and 2 dogs, the addition of the porch was ideal for wet days. The cottage seemed well equipped but I would recommend that a bigger pan set and a few more oven trays should be supplied. Also the oven could do with a good clean. My other niggle is with the garden, its a large border running between the drive and the path, not somewhere that you can let a dog safely out into or where you can sit. The patio was on the drive but because we had 2 tightly parked cars we couldnt use it. Overall a lovely warm cottage.

    Reviewed by AmandaJul 2020

  • "Please kindly note that it was very disappointing to find that even basic cleaning had not been carried out to a satisfactory standard within the above property."

    The following items/areas were not found to be in order: Shower/Toilet/Main Living area floor/Dirty oven dishes in the cupboard, (that had either been left dirty by the previous persons, and had not been picked by the Owner). There was no heating provided to dry Towls within the Bathroom, (there was a piped heated towel rail, but this was linked to the central heating system, which was off). One side of the matress within the mainbedroom was very uncomfortable with a spring. There were no 'Oven gloves' provided, (this is a basic item and a new pair should have been provided). It was not satisfactory at all trying to use 'Tea-towels', and there was not even a potato peeler provided! (this is all basic stuff). The front garden is not, 'Dog friendly' as it is open with no gates off the main parking area and the road is very busy with 'Farm traffic'. It should also be noted that there was 'no' local holiday information booklet provided' for the above property. The above list overall is very disappointing too have to feedback, and not up to the required standard that i would normally expect from 'Skyes Cottages' who i have used for a number of years, and usually twice a year. During the current climate i would not have expected to have found any, 'Cleaning issues'? and it gives me little confidence, that the 'Self-Catering' Industry are correctly managing these factors? I would not recomend the above property, untill all of the above items are addressed accordingly.

    Reviewed by JeffJul 2020

  • "The stairs are our not suitable for people with joint problems as very steep It ,needs a lick of paint."

    Reviewed by JacquelineOct 2019

  • "The cottage was perfect, clean and very comfortable"

    Reviewed by GregoryJul 2019

  • "We liked Beech cottage’ it was quaint and comfortable and everything necessary was there, the location was lovely!"

    We had Difficulty getting our car on the drive due to the sharp gradient from the road so had to park down the road. A table by the beach outside would be good! All in all a good holiday thank you

    Reviewed by PatriciaMay 2019

  • "Arrived late after a 10 hour journey and disappointed to find there was no welcome pack apart from dog biscuits ( we don't have a dog!"

    !). Fortunately we had our own milk and tea with us. The cottage was easy to warm up quickly using the electric heaters. Two small saucepans and an omelette pan does limit the cooking, but we managed. The location was quiet and we had a relaxing holiday.

    Reviewed by TeresaSep 2018

  • "Very nice with good equipment for a small cottage, washer, tumbler, good-size freezer, although take your own pans if you like to cook as those supplied were tiny!"

    We found the cottage very nice for three, with comfortable beds. Our only sight issue was the lack of outside space, no grass so you had to walk the dogs up a nearby bridleway, and no line to dry towels - though a towel rail is provided that presumably runs off the wood-burner. But would certainly recommend :)

    Reviewed by ChristineJun 2018

  • "We read the previous reviews of Beech Cottage and were concerned about the warmth and the shower, but the shower was fine and there were plenty of electric heaters that quickly had the cottage beautifully warm."

    The cottage itself was great and Scales is perfect if you are looking for a quiet holiday. However, if you do not like driving in narrow country lanes, this is not the place for you.

    Reviewed by LindaMay 2018

  • "A lovely little cottage my dog Rory and I had a wonderful time."

    I would recommend it to dog owners, the beach is a ten minute car ride away and there are some lovely walks around the cottage. The owner had left chocolates and biscuits for Rory. The heating is very flexible, with a log burner and electric radiators. Great value for money, we will book again.

    Reviewed by JaniceMar 2018

  • "Beech cottsge is ok but has a cold bathroom with no radiator that works and an old shower that is weak"

    Reviewed by DerekMar 2018

  • "The property was well looked after and location good however the heating was insufficient without spending a small fortune on wood."

    The log burner does not heat enough to get hot water and the house was cold despite its use. This was impeded by the 4.5tog duvet on the bed and thin blankets provided. If you want to have a warm shower then this was again difficult as the water pressure was so low that it just trickled out. As the fuel burner is the main source of heating it is unbelievable that you are charged extra for it. You wouldn't pay extra for central heating so we fail to understand why the wood is only supplied at an additional cost. The property is located but for a couple who are experienced with wood burners as we have one at home and are well used to travelling in all weather's and accomodation types we were disappointed with the cottage.

    Reviewed by SuzanneFeb 2018

  • "Lovely cosy little cottage ideal for me and my dog."

    There was outside space but not secure but that didn’t matter as just round the corner was a bridle path for walks . An ideal base for the coast or Birkrigg common great walks. Loved my holiday didn’t want to come home. Owner very helpful

    Reviewed by JanetJan 2018

  • "It’s a lovely little cottage in a great spot."

    Cosy, but plenty of room for 3-4 people.

    Reviewed by TimDec 2017

  • "The cottage could do with a hairdryer and a doormat to wipe feet before entering the cottage, particularly on rainy days."

    Reviewed by MarietaJun 2017

  • "The cottage is lovely."

    It was warm and cosy even on freezing mornings. An ideal winter break.

    Reviewed by TimDec 2016

  • "Very enjoyable weekend people very friendly in the village"

    Reviewed by DavidOct 2016

  • "Only reason for not re-booking this holiday is that we don't visit the same place twice."

    Mrs Dixon was extremely helpful and responded very quickly to an issue that arose. I would suggest an information leaflet listing nearby eating places that accept dogs and other helpful stuff would be a good idea as owners do in other properties. One negative feature, which is nothing to do with the property or the owners is the appalling driving on the village road. 20mp speed limit suggests that 30mph was being ignored. Most vehicles ignored the 20mph speed limit at all times of day and night. Many exceeding, in my view 35-40mph. This makes it dangerous to leave the parking area of the cottage.

    Reviewed by BrianSep 2016

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Ground floor shower room with shower, basin & WC
  • Kitchen leading to front porch
  • Sitting room with dining area & multi-fuel stove.
  • Central heating system fuelled by boiler fed from multi-fuel stove plus electric heater and immersion heater
  • Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, WiFi, TV, DVD player
  • Fuel, power & starter pack of wood for multi-fuel stove inc. in rent (additional fuel available locally)
  • Bed linen inc in rent
  • Cot & highchair on request
  • Off road parking for two cars
  • Patio area with furniture
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shops 4 miles
  • Pub 1 mile
  • Note: property only takes 3 night bookings or more

The property

A pretty, semi-detached cottage, on the edge of the old village of Scales, just a mile from the sea and 4 miles from the ever-popular market town of Ulverston.

This charming Scales cottage provides warm, welcoming accommodation, with a spacious sitting room, cosy multi-fuel stove, two delightful bedrooms and a small, well-equipped kitchen with useful porch area.

In a quiet and peaceful area, with fabulous Lakeland countryside and the beautiful beaches and coastline of the Furness Estuary on the very doorstep, this Scales holiday cottage is close to the festival town of Ulverston, with its many pubs and restaurants and bi-weekly market, whilst the sandy beaches of the Furness coast and Coniston, with its mountain biking, climbing and watersports, are just a short drive away.

With Eskdale Railway, the World of Beatrix Potter and the fabulous Lake District National Park all within easy reach, this is a wonderful holiday location and a welcoming Scales cottage, any time of year.

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About the location

SCALES

Ulverston 4 miles.

Originating from the Norse word for huts, the small village of Scales quietly rests on the Cumbrian peninsula providing a great base from which to explore this lovely area. The ancient market town of Ulverston is just 4 miles away and whilst many Lakeland destinations have been developed beyond recognition, Ulverston still has an authentic feel and community spirit. The town boasts a street market every Thursday and Saturday and many festivals throughout the year, whilst being renowned as the birthplace of Stan Laurel and home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world! With all the attractions of the Cumbrian National Park and the Furness Coast with its sandy beaches and good bird watching within easy reach, and the nearby family attractions of the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park and Muncaster Castle, this great area has plenty to offer!