Rowan Cottage

Well located close to all of the beach, station and village centre, the property had all we needed and parking.

St Bees is a pretty village on the coast with pubs and most amenities. The beach cafe has been recently refurbished and was great.

Lovely property half a mile walk to St Bees Beach and cafe which sells homemade cakes and fab homemade ice-cream.

Kitchen very well equipped , lots of crockery and cutlery. On bookshelves there are maps and walking guides to the Lakes including all Wainwright guides so plenty to give you ideas for trips out. Great to have an enclosed garden for our two dogs. Railway station less than five minutes walk away. When there was a powercut I received a text from the property owner with a copy of the message he had received from the electricity company and a second one when they had updated him. This was very much appreciated as he didn't have to do that . Our only issue was the lack of storage for clothes in the two single bedroom particularly the smaller one as there were three adults and a teenager in our party.

Great location, convenient for beach, walks and rail.

House is compact, has everything needed, no dishwasher but the washing machine is a bonus. Would readily stay again. For canine guests: garden is enclosed with slatted fencing, lowest point is approx 3 feet. Dogs not allowed on furniture or upstairs but no stair gate provided. Carpeted throughout except for kitchen.

Another great break look forward to coming back

Love this property, it is the perfect location for exploring the Lake District.

The layout is perfect for us. We have stayed before and hope to come back again

It's unfair to criticise too much when a lot of the issues could be resolved by the cleaning company.

Emergency light not working on the stairs. Runner in the hall that is a trip hazard and had be put to one side during our stay. Cup coasters on the floor under the table, kitchen floor and other areas not moped. We love St Bees and Rowan cottage, I think this may have been our fourth visit but the cottage wasn't very welcoming (never any welcome pack) it was freezing cold.

Lovely house in a brilliant location.

There is a nice drive with space for two cars. The garden is enclosed so safe if you are bringing dogs. House is only 5 minutes from the beach. Train station is very close but no problems with noise. It was very handy as train had good links, reasonable price and can take the dogs on the train! Nice views from the house and there is plenty of wildlife around. We were treated to bats in the evening and owls at night. There were sheep and horses in the fields opposite. Village is lovely and is a perfect place to be if you want some peace and quiet, away from the hustle and bustle. Also plenty of things to do a short train or drive away. Would stay again. Loved it!

Lovely house nice and bright.

Garden was a suntrap. Great location and locals very friendly.

We had a fantastic stay,great location,lovely cottage and short walk to the beach.

What more could you ask for. Will definitely stay again. Thank you.

Nice area close to the amenities for me.

Mice walks. Cottage was lovely.

One complaint and is a big one that needs to be addressed.

We understand safety locks on windows upstairs, however, we could not find the key to unlock them and nothing in the booklet about this. God help anybody if there is a fire as windows are not allowed to be opened enough for escape. This needs to be addressed and I need a response.

Great location with 10 minute walk to the beach and close to 2 great hotels which serve good food and drinks.

The property is a good size with a great enclosed garden for dogs. Good size kitchen with full size fridge freezer. Would have been better to have a dishwasher rather than washing machine. I felt it was more Air B&B rather than what I’ve usually experienced from other Sykes properties. Whilst there was nothing wrong as such it felt like staying in someone else’s house rather than a holiday home. A mismatch of crockery and cutlery felt like they’d been sort from a charity shop and locked cupboards which the owners must keep their personal things in. I get that but hence me saying more Air B&B. Very firm mattress and pillows which I didn’t find comfortable but would be perfect for some. Found both sofas uncomfortable. Whilst this property wasn’t for me I wouldn’t put anyone off staying here because the things I didn’t like were personal preference.

We had a great week in St Bees.

The property is in a really good position and has lovely views over the fields to the church. Having the train station in the village was fabulous as we just hopped on and off the trains to get to Whitehaven and also to Carlisle and the prices were great. The property was clean and comfortable and would stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay,the only problem was the sofa’s not very comfortable .

A well maintained property.

Had everything we needed, even some dog snacks in the kitchen. Well located for touring around the area.

After visiting the cottage this time last year we were somewhat disappointed when we arrived this year to find the cottage shall we say, well used.

The stains on the living room carpet and black marks along the walls don't do this lovely little cottage justice. Little things like dust along the skirting boards and a used towel left on the hook behind a bedroom door need addressing. However, these things will not detract us from booking Rowan cottage again, the owners just need to be aware of these things.

My partner and I together with out 2 labs spent a week at Rowan cottage.

It's a comfortable and clean place to stay with everything you need, a proper home from home. The towels and bedding are excellent quality and the bed comfy. St Bees itself is a lovely, picturesque village with a couple of pubs and shop within walking distance. There are lots of dog walks directly from the cottage and the dog friendly beach is a 10 minute walk away. The beach is absolutely stunning, with lots of sand when the tide is out. The dogs were in heaven on it!! The enclosed small rear garden is very neat and tidy, an absolute sun trap (we did have beautiful weather). We do not have any negatives on this property and will definitely book again!

We loved the cottage and have already booked for next year, the only thing was where the sofas were situated you got a crick in your neck watching t.

v. we had to move one of the sofas round to make it watchable, and not a big issue but there were several pots with chips in them, there was plenty of crockery so I would dispose of them. We found the beds really comfortable and kitchen well equipped, the small enclosed garden was just perfect, and the location fabulous

A beautiful perfect home from home stay.

We were a family of 4, 2 adult children so bedrooms were ideal. Beds were comfy and clean. Could not smell any stay of pets ( we love dogs) Already looking to book again. You know you've found a great place when you don't want to leave. Rowan cottages are in a perfect setting for many local visits to neighbouring places. Missing the kitchen view already!

Superbly located for the western side of the Lake District and fantastic beach within 10 mins of walking.

Only occasionally heard the train and never at night, so don't let that put you off this well looked after property. Seriously - it was immaculate which was incredible with pale carpets and the rain this summer. We were lucky and chased the sun around Cumbria and had a fantastic week (Met office rain radar)! Only niggle was the beds - the mattresses are so soft they offer no support at all. Otherwise, provided a perfect base for our trips and we'll definitely return to St. Bees. We added our list of recommended places to visit in the visitor book

Well equipped and spotless.

Wardrobe space would be a bit tight if there were 4 guests. Very convenient for the shop, pubs and beach. Small enclosed garden useful if you have a dog but lots of walks very close to the cottage.

My husband and I had a very enjoyable week at Rowan Cottage with our black lab Arnie.

The property was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. We have absolutely no complaints.

We had a great week there.

OK the sun shone continuously but the accommodation was perfect for us and Greyhound. 10 min walk to the beach and less to the pub

The 2 seater sofa was most uncomfortable.

Apart from that….. excellent

The property is well maintained, clean and very comfortable.

The only things that would improve a stay for guests would be a DVD player and a CD radio other than that I can't think of anything else.

Lovely comfortable cottage, well equipped and in a fantastic location.

We have visited St Bees many times before but this was the first time we have booked Rowan cottage and it won't be the last. St Bees is our happy place and now we have found the perfect accommodation.

Great property great stay only thing that could have made it even mire perfect would have been some xmas decorations

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped in a quiet area of St Bees.

It is a good place to use as a base for exploring the north west and the lake district without being in the more popular tourist area. I would recommend the cottage to friends and family. As on previous occasions Sykes holidays we very friendly and professional when booking the holiday.

Enjoyed our stay at Roman Cottage pleasant cottage.

We used the cottage as a base for visiting family.

Thank you for a lovely stay at Rowan Cottage.

Very well equipped, clean, comfortable and a home from home. The enclosed garden was perfect for our two Labradors! We really appreciated the quality of the bedding and towels provided, and the kitchen was lovely to cook our meals in, with everything we needed! We would love to return!

Perhaps an iron & ironing board at the property would be a plus.

Great property in an excellent location Good location to explore the coast by rail , or by car to Ennerdale and Wasdale And not forgetting the beach which is about a 10 - 15 minute walk with excellent Hartley's ice cream, or if your more indulgent pop down the coast to Mawson's at Seascale.

Rowan cottage is immaculate ,very comfortable and "homely".

It is in a perfect location to access the area and great for dogs as there is a field opposite and the beach is a short walk away. It would be perfect if it had --- 1 Iron 2 Dishes/bowls for salalds etc 3 Small plates 4 Hanging space / drawers in the smaller 2 bedrooms and a small unit in main bedroom . I will definitely recommend Rowan cottage to friends and we will book again.

Rowan Cottage was easy to find, welcoming and comfortable.

Ideally placed and very peaceful, handy for train, beach and village. Convenient for eating out and exploring the walks. A great place to escape the pace of modern life and rewind.

The cottage was lovely only criticism would be no slip mat in bath for people a bit unsteady and settees not very comfortable.

Very comfortable.

Good location well equipped

This is a lovely, clean and well equipped property in a great location near to the beach, pubs and the local shop.

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with our dog.

Absolutely beautiful cottage, we had a lovely week's stay.

Only very small niggle was a lack of lighting in front of the cottage, but apart from that the facilities were amazing. We will definitely return!

We had a lovely week at the cottage got everything you need very comfortable thank you

The cottage would benefit from more clothes storage space.

Also a line for drying clothes etc.

Excellent modern house with everything you need.

OS maps also provided. Whitehaven a short car journey, not 10 minutes if anything you need that cant be had from the local shop. ( the convenience store and post office are now the same shop, not 2 different shops) If you are a light sleeper noise from the beer garden from one of the locals, railway and sheep may disturb you. You may miss this bit if you print, bucket and mop would have been handy for the kitchen floor. Water drains slow from the bath might need looking at. One of the double glazing units in one of the single bedrooms is shot and needs replacing.

Modern end terrace house.

Conveniently situated near St Bees railway station. 10 mins walk from shingle beach and coastal walk onto St Bees Head. An OK location for accessing the Cumbrian coast, Ennerdale and Wasdale. Post Office convenience store in the village. Supermarkets in Whitehaven and Egremont. Kitchen adequately equipped but oven door was thick with grease. There was substantial mould to the grouting, edging and around the taps in the main bathroom. Toothbrush mugs provided but needed cleaning. No toilet roll holders. Badly stained dining chairs, and, as mentioned in previous reviews, poorly upholstered, too uncomfortable to sit on – so used chairs from bedroom instead. Washing machine but no clothes line in rear yard. In our opinion the property was inadequately cleaned prior to our arrival. The soft furnishings absolutely reeked to the point that we didn’t want to sit on them. So overall an uncomfortable week.

House extremely clean and tidy, and everything we needed was present.

Beds were very comfortable. Nice big TV for evenings in. Practical kitchen and dining area. Useful back yard and excellent parking for 2 cars out front. Nice touches, such as complete set of OS maps provided, plus some board games and books. Location is excellent. House very warm despite cool spring weather. All good for a happy week.

the sofas in the cottage are somewhat less than comfortable and the dining room chairs are in need of repadding or some cushioning as they were very uncomfortable, unfortunately it was the last day before i realised that the two chairs in the bedroom had been done and we could have used them instead.

otherwise the cottage was warm and fairly well equipped only missing a grater in the kitchen.

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location.

Good location in walking distance of beach, and for visiting the lakes.

Overall clean and tidy, and very comfortable.

Rowan Cottage was just perfect in every way.

It was very clean, kitchen was well equipped, dog friendly and a 5 to 10 minute walk to the beach. We definitely hope to return and would recommend St Bees and Rowan Cottage to our friends.

A lovely well appointed cottage , would definately go there again .

The house has a washing machine and also a small lock-up container in the back yard which can fit two bikes.

These were both much appreciated but not included in the details. There is not a dishwasher and there’s very limited storage in the bedrooms - the two single rooms are very small with nowhere to put clothes. The house is half a mile from a lovely beach and there is a small ‘general store’ in the village. Asda do online deliveries from Whitehaven. We had a lovely two weeks in the area and loved St Bees although we did find the immediate area had very little to do (especially as we had teenagers with us). We did find activities but had to resign ourselves to an hour’s drive most days to get to them.