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"Everything three families needed was there, particularly the en suite bathrooms."
The attention to detail was impressive - eg flowers on the table on arrival and lots of information about the Lake District and local walks, it was exceptionally well equipped, very clean, the teenages enjoyed the hot tub, there was adequate parking and the garden was dog proof. There was even a TV in each room!
It was a memorable week, no rain and temperature in the lower 30s!
A great place for a family reunion.
Thank you for the great review so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Browside, Thank you Helen & Allan Property Owner
Reviewed by DavidJul 2022
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"Just enjoyed a fabulous extended family holiday at Browside."
There were 8 of us plus 1 dog. Plenty of room to spread out and enjoy both the property and the surrounding beautiful countryside. Great access to the local pathways and facilities. The walk to Coniston was around the 5k mark going along the lake side and full of things to see. Paddling in the lake was very popular. The hot tub was clean, well used and great after a busy day exploring. We would thoroughly recommend the accommodation and the location. Watching the local farmer and his dogs round up the sheep in the adjoining field, was the icing on the cake.
Thank you very much for the lovely review, nice to hear you enjoyed your stay at Browside Property Owner
Reviewed by StephenJul 2022
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"12 of us stayed in Browside this weekend and were all very happy."
Cottage is well positioned in a great location
Very clean and tidy
Kitchen has everything you need to cook, clean, wash.
Plenty of room in the house
Very good.
Thank you very much for the great review, Helen & Allan Property Owner
Reviewed by JonathanMar 2022
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"Absolutely amazing, Browside was beautiful, had everything we needed and more!"
Scenery was beautiful and perfect location for walks.
I can honestly say that not one of the 13 of us wanted to leave. Highly recommend!
Thank you very much for the kind and helpful review, Helen & Allan Property Owner
Reviewed by RobertJan 2022
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"Property was fantastic, clean, spacious well kitted out."
Two dishwashers is a great idea with such a large group. Hot tub was great for adults and kids even if raining you are warm and can appreciate the stunning views.
Thank you very much for the great review it is much appreciated, Helen & Allan Property Owner
Reviewed by PeterDec 2021
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"An Excellent Family Xmas was enjoyed by all the family in Fantastic surroundings."
Great walks to the lake and an amazing hot tub.
Cottage had absolutely everything we needed
Many thanks
Thank you very much for taking the time to review us, we do appreciate it, Helen & Allan Property Owner
Reviewed by IanDec 2021
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"Stayed at Browside as a family of 14+1 for a 60th birthday celebration."
The youngest member of the family was 1 whilst the oldest is 86. The cottage is gorgeous with incredible views in a really nice location. The owners are always available and responsive to any queries. I would highly recommend this accommodation.
Thank you very much for the lovely review, Helen Property Owner
Reviewed by JohnDec 2021
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"The whole family of four nerations e
The whole family of four generations was able to enjoy the the accommodation with enough privacy for each."
Thank you for the feedback it was lovely to meet you and your family, Helen Property Owner
Reviewed by DaveSep 2021
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"Ideal place for a lovely walking holiday, close to Coniston Lake and the village of Coniston with plenty of amenities, lovely modern spacious house, hot tub a bonus, would recommend."
Thank you very much for the lovely review, Helen Property Owner
Reviewed by ChristineSep 2021
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"Bit of a mixed stay."
Some good stuff, quite a bit disappointing stuff too. I won’t write too extensively, but here are the highlights of what I would have wanted to know before booking (or if I had already booked what was coming).
The good:
- location is great and the views are amazing
- the hot tub is lovely and clean/modern and is well maintained
- big fridge and freezer
The less good:
- very poorly stocked. Not even sugar and tea. Literally you will have to bring or buy everything you need. It’s quite frustrating and not what I expect or have experienced from other holiday houses in this price bracket.
- the knives are blunt, and the pots are old and food sticks to it. Bring your own (add it to the list of your own stuff you need to bring).
- the owner/manager lives next door and you have virtually no privacy. We had 6 people plus a baby staying for the week and needed a bigger place cos my brother and his family (2 adults 2 kids) came for the weekend. Total 11 people in a house advertised for 14. We also on the Saturday had a friend staying in the area (2 adults, 1 kid) and invited them for lunch. Had the owner come to us and say the house is only for 14 people and we aren’t allowed to have more and also that we only booked for 11 people. Didn’t seem to believe us when we explained that we were the usual people and had a couple and their kid over for lunch. This is indicative of always feeling like we were being watched. Not terribly relaxing.
- damp smell in one of the rooms and we had to move out of that room and close the door. We had the extra room to be able to do so, but if we didn’t, it would have been a problem.
I am very sorry Browside didn't meet your expectations, we do always try
to help guests when needed, for future guests we see you at check in and then only if there is a problem or maintenance on the property including maintaining the hot tubs. We have sharpened the knifes and checked the
nonstick pans that are still in the cottage. I am sorry you missed them we leave them in the pan drawer under the hob. I agree bank holiday weeks in the school holidays are more expensive than in school dates. Due to
Covid-19 we were asked to take shared condiments out of the property. We are pleased you enjoyed some aspects of your stay and try to improve the negative aspects Thank you Helen & Allan Property Owner
Reviewed by KevinAug 2021
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"Its a very comfortable spacious home great for families."
However due to situation not suitable for anyone with disabilities. We would def stay again.
Reviewed by KarinJun 2021
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"The views from the property were fabulous including from the hot tub!"
The property itself was very comfortable and clean, the kitchen well equipped. Every bedroom was en suite which made life very easy. The owner was very friendly and informative about walks, shops etc.
The parking is fine, the driveway is no longer shared and there are gates to the road you can close if you have small children as we did. The steps outside do mean that very small children need to be supervised.
Reviewed by JudithMay 2021
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"Browside is a lovely house , the views are amazing and we had the best time"
Reviewed by AmandaSep 2020
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"Received very poor service when attempting to facilitate a cancellation of ..."
Received very poor service when attempting to facilitate a cancellation of holiday owing to government guidance regarding Covid 19
Reviewed by CherylAug 2020
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"The house was very clean and modern, hot tub was fantastic and the views absolutely stunning."
Easy walk to the pub and food.
Reviewed by AlisonMar 2020
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"Helen was very helpful and her cottages were lovely , so homely."
The area was in driving distance of any walks we wanted to do. On top of old man Coniston and a little pub in Torver ( The Wilson arms) . We had a lovely meal and they accommodated 18 of us, no problems . I
We would highly recommend the two cottages , added bonus hot tub which everyone enjoyed .
Reviewed by LauraFeb 2020
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"We found it a super property for a large group with excellent sleeping facilities and entertaining areas coupled with lovely views from the house."
Well located with great walks direct from door and also for Kayaking on Coniston water. It was a perfect fit for our group with a short walk to the pubs in Tover a real bonus.
Reviewed by YvonneOct 2019
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"Fantastic cottage everything was fabulous thank you"
Reviewed by EmmaAug 2019
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"Description of house stated it had an enclosed garden-while this was true in that there were fences all around the property it was misleading in that the space was not at all suitable for 3 young children; there were lots of steps and a steep driveway."
If we had known this we would have looked elsewhere.In all other respects the house was excellent.
Thank you for your feed back, We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay at Browside, I am very sorry you felt misled I will ask Sykes to review their write up for future guests the flat part of the garden is at the bottom of the drive behind the car park it has a swing ball for older children to enjoy and a lawn area, yes the rest of the garden is
terraced with slate steps to provide different seating areas and flower beds, plus decking to provide a large flat area near the house, all
small children do need to be supervised in Browside Garden. Thank you
Helen & Allan
Property Owner
Reviewed by JanetAug 2019
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"Helen, the owner was so lovely and helpful; her holiday house was ideal for our group of friends to get together and relax."
The hot tub was a really nice luxury, fantastic looking across the countryside and the patio decking was a lovely place to sit in the sunshine. The kitchen is really well equipped, good laundry facilities, very clean bathrooms and bedrooms. An excellent house all round! Looking forward to a return visit in the future.
Reviewed by SheilaJul 2019
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"Excellent cottage, well laid out with hot tub and decking area."
Great views towards the lake and the distant hills.
Reviewed by KenApr 2019
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"A wonderful time was had by the whole family."
The cottage was excellent.
Reviewed by DavidMar 2019
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"Lovely house, comfortable and clean."
Very useful file of information covering all sorts, especially the activities suitable for children.
Nice walks right from the front door.
Loved the hot tub (cleaned daily! )
Reviewed by JuneOct 2018
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"The house was lovely, spacious and well equipped, could do with a few more t-towels however that is all."
Very pleased to see a recycling system in the kitchen.
Reviewed by AnneSep 2018
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"This property was a really good base for the meeting of the clan and the children."
Exactly as described in the brochure. It was comfortable and had everything that we needed.
Reviewed by DavidAug 2018
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"Helen and Allan have created a wonderful holiday home from the original two bedroom bungalow to today's 14 person retreat."
The furnishings and appointments were uniformly of a very high standard and clearly maintenance and best quality appointments were important to the hosts.
We found the location ideal for our family gathering and the views from picture windows were enchanting especially when the local shepherd was working his sheep with three dogs simultaneously. It gave us a wonderful Lake District holiday -and the hot tub played its part, too!
Reviewed by BrianJul 2018
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"Perfect peaceful location, beautiful property plenty of space and every facility we needed."
Wonderful views, lovely outdoor seating area and hot tub overlooking coniston lake. This property was fantastic for our reunion and would defiantly recommend it to others.
Reviewed by GillianJun 2018
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"House was perfect - met all of our needs in terms of space, comfort and location."
We especially enjoyed the hot tub and decking area for breakfasts in the sun!
Reviewed by SandraMay 2018
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"The owner was very friendly and helpful."
Lovely walk for evening meals at the Wilsons Arms nearby at Torver
Reviewed by EileenApr 2018
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"This is a fantastic house and the owners are lovely, If there was anything we wanted that was not provided we only had to ask."
The house has a lovely warm welcoming feel to it which makes you feel at home straight away. All the rooms are tastefully decorated and the beds are extremely comfortable. The kitchen is well kitted out with everything you need for whatever you want to cook, even cake tins if you feel in the mood for baking. Both the dining room and the lounge have views to die for and the seating in both very comfortable. The hot tub was an added bonus and the decked patio area looked out over Coniston water. There were 10 of us staying + 2 dogs for 2 weeks and at no time did it feel crowded. We all had a fantastic holiday and could have stayed for ever. There is an excellent pub approx 1/2 mile walk down a footpath (ex railwayline) which does excellent food and allows dogs in the bar and also another on the way to Coniston, Probably about a mile away. The Fish and Chip shop in the village is excellent and so is Sara's Indian Restaurant and take away. There are 3 small supermarkets, the co op, a Premier shop and the spar at the garage, also an excellent bakers, so you can shop local if you do not want to spend your time travelling to Kendal for the major supermarkets. We would highly recommend this house and we intend to go back in the not to distant future.
Reviewed by YvonneJul 2017
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"Lovely cottage with beautiful views and friendly helpful owners."
Great walks on the doorstep. Ideal for family get together or friends reunion.
Reviewed by HelenJun 2017
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"Fantastic house."
Well equipped and very clean Lovely layout with beautiful views. Owners were very helpful and friendly
Reviewed by LyndaApr 2017
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"Efficient booking and accurate brochure description by Sykes ."
Wonderful cottage with perfect facilities for couples or family alike. Owners really friendly and welcoming. Loved the views and the hot tub. A really great holiday. We will be back!
Reviewed by KathrynOct 2016