Beech Cottage

The cottage is a bit tired, but does the job.

It's pet friendly in the sense pets are allowed, but the garden is NOT secure we had to pull the bin across to block it off. Overall we were pleased with the cottage it was comfortable.

We had a lovely week in Scales.

The cottage was great but I did feel the need to clean the kitchen, bathroom and floor before I could really relax. (Might be a 'me problem' as my hubby relaxed immediately.) Brilliant location for the coast and the lakes. The children also loved the play park in Scales. Aldingham beach was a favourite. Roanhead also beautiful. Train and boat rides on Windermere were also lovely. The kids favourite place was the Beatrix Potter Museum in Bowness. We would return!

More cupboard space in the kitchen would be helpful.

Overall good value though.

this was our second time at beech cottage and it was great if its your first time this cottage is perfect for getting around South Cumbria.

we are going to miss this cottage only because 2 of us are disabled and my friend as gone worst with is walking up stairs. All 4 of us are going to miss beech cottage and the cost is really good for Cumbria. we hope the owners keep it up-to-date and rent it out. we are sorry we can't come again. best of luck .greg and friends

Pleasant place to stay.

Don't expect any welcoming tea,coffee, milk etc and the washing machine wasn't working when I was there. But quiet area near walking routes, bedrooms and main sitting room comfortable. Parking for one car. Kitchen facilities ok.

Had a great stay and found cottage warm enough (October) without lighting the fire.

It is a great base for exploring Ulverston, Walney, Roa Island, Sandscales and Askam areas. We were a tiny bit early for the really big flocks of over wintering sea birds but there were still masses of Oyster Catchers. Everyone in village were really friendly.

Cottage was clean, cosy , warm and comfortable.

Area was beautiful and the neighbours were friendly . Would definitely stay again . The only thing missing was oven trays and a decent cheese grater ! But it didn’t affect our holiday !

The cottage itself is lovely but is in serious need of a very deep clean and quite a lot of maintenance.

The porch lets in water which was very challenging due to the weather whilst we were there. Top of washing machine and dryer in need of good clean. Kitchen quite clean other than dirty windows. The fridge freezer required me to completely clean the fridge before I could use. Tha sitting room again at first sight seemed clean but was not. Dusty skirting boards and cobwebs on the light fittings. There were food crumbs under one sofa, log burner covered in dust, enough for me to write "Hello" in it and be clearly seen. No instructions for the use of the log burner. Bathroom shower extreme black mould on door, base and grouting. The radiator in the bathroom does not work despite it supposedly running from the log burner. The stairs are from the sitting room up and they had very large cobwebs IE 6/7" in length. Wall paper was peeling in places. Double bedroom has black mould under and wallpaper and on the wallpaper by the window. The wallpaper is peeling extensively. Again the windows need a good clean. Bedroom 2 was not as bad but again under the beds fluff and dust all around the skirting boards. And the landing area is also in need of skirting boards cleaning, dresser top has pot pourri in a bowl which should be thrown away as so very dusty and dirty. One last matter is that exiting the drive onto the road needs extreme caution if you have a low bumper and suspension as there is a distinct "V" were the drive meets the road. I had to ensure no husband in the passenger seat of my vehicle to alleviate the weight on the front of the vehicle as the bumper caught. So, a very disappointing experience all in all.

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.

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.)

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

The shower could do with A shower mat

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.

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

really cosy and comfortable.

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Beech cottage is very clean and well equipped.

It is a great location to explore from.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The cottage was perfect, clean and very comfortable

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

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

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

The cottage is lovely.

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

Very enjoyable weekend people very friendly in the village

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.