Craggy View
- 6 guests
- 4 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
Craggy View is a charming bungalow, situated in the picturesque village of Staveley, Cumbria, within the Lake District National Park.
With countryside views, off-road parking for three cars, and welcoming one well-behaved dog, this delightful retreat is perfect for families or friends seeking a serene escape.
Upon entering this single-storey abode, you will be greeted by four well-presented bedrooms, each offering a peaceful haven to rest after a day of exploration.
The master bedroom boasts a super king-size bed, whilst a second double bedroom benefits from a small en-suite with a walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
A further king size and a single bedroom provide flexible sleeping arrangements for the rest of the group.
Serving these rooms is a stylish bathroom, fitted with a bath and shower over, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak.
The heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen area, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen to dish up some home-cooked delicacies, to be savoured in the light and airy conservatory, where a dining table for six awaits dinner party natter and family bonding.
If the warmer weather greets you, step outside to your picture-postcard private haven, here you can enjoy a spot of alfresco dining on the patio, or simply relax on the lawn, soaking up the tranquil surroundings.
This outdoor space is complete with furniture, perfect for those warm summer evenings.
Afterwards, curl up in the sitting room with a good book courtesy of the bookshelf, or put your favourite programme on the Smart TV, with the warming gas fire keeping your feet toasty.
Kick-start your Lake District journey by exploring the plethora of National Trust sites nearby, beginning at Wray with its intricately crafted stone castle, and transitioning to Fell Foot, an adventurous fun-filled park set against the spectacular Lake Windermere.
History enthusiasts can explore Hill Top, the 17th-century farmhouse that was once the residence of the beloved children's author, Beatrix Potter.
Botany buffs must visit the Holehird Gardens, a garden run by the Lakeland Horticultural Society, known for its variety of plant life and beautiful blooms.
Lovers of architecture and botanical beauty can make a beeline for the stately Levens Hall with its world-famous topiary gardens.
For those in search of thrills, an excursion to Go Ape Grizedale will suffice, offering treetop courses and forest segway adventures.
Round off your historic explorations with a visit to Ambleside Roman Fort, which offers a glimpse into Roman Britain.
Craggy View is your idyllic countryside base, with a treasure trove of experiences awaiting, whether you’re an adrenaline junkie, a nature lover, or a history enthusiast.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
Yet another great stay at Craggy View.
As always, excellent communication from Hazel. Already booked again for next year!
Third stay at this property says it all,home from home,our dog loves the large enclosed garden.
The property is well maintained and has everything you need when away from home. Would recommend it to anyone
Thank you Frank. Always a delight to have you. Thank you for leaving it all nice and tidy.
Beautiful, quiet, clean bungalow, very well maintained.
The lack of black out curtains and uncomfortable mattresses made sleeping difficult. Everything else was perfect.
Thank you for your review Julie. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. All suggestions for improvement are helpful although the mattresses were new in 2024 with the exception of the one in the back bedroom. I’ll see if that needs updating. Thank you.
We all had a lovely stay at Craggy View, morning cuppa in the conservatory or sat outside enjoying the garden and view, weather glorious.
Everything you need for a comfortable holiday. Booked to spend time with my son's and partners which was great quality time together. My pooch Elsie loved the garden to play in, we took her out to do poops, too lovely a garden for her to poop in, didn't seem right. Staveley a lovely place, great connections, no need to drive, lots from the door. Last 3 days went to lakes to keep cool and have a swim, all beautiful. Grasmere less busy. Tap yard in Ambleside good pizzas. I could easily live in Staveley....... Thank you Hazel for having us and for welcome pack.... I love my coffee ☕️
So glad you enjoyed your stay Maria. Staveley is a bit of a gem, close to all the holiday hotspots but not crowded like many other places. Good to know that you were comfortable and had a lovely time with your family.
We had a fantastic week at this cottage - enjoyed by all 3 generations of the family and Mabel the dog.
Perfect layout of the house, fantastic garden with great views and we also loved waving at the train when it went past. Village had a good pub, bar/restaurant and coffee shop. Lots to do in the area and we will be back :)
Really glad that you enjoyed your week Paula. We like to think there is something for everyone In Staveley.
Yet another fantastic week at Craggy View!
Absolutely everything you could need, superb dog garden, brilliant local walks. Highly recommended as always!
Thank you Simon. Always glad to have you back.
Comfortable, clean and well equipped bungalow in a good location for exploring the Lakes.
Our dog also really enjoyed the garden!
Thank you for the positive feedback. Hope to see you again.
Craggy View is a lovely property in a great location.
It is very well equipped, spacious and comfortable with a homely feel. The view from the conservatory and enclosed garden were definitely the highlights for us and our cockapoo. The only negative I would mention is the en-suite bathroom, which is very small and quite awkward to navigate (the photos don’t really show much detail for you to get a full understanding of the size and layout) but that aside, we truly enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning in September.
Many thanks Sarah. We look forward to welcoming you back in September
Absolutely beautiful bungalow has everything you could need and the garden was fantastic our dog loved it.
Location was very good only a short walk into the village. Nothing was to much trouble for our host Hazel and the welcome pack was very much appreciated. Would highly recommend this bungalow for your holiday stay.
Thank you for your kind words Alan and for tidying up before you left. Would love to have you back anytime.
This was our 2nd stay here we loved it so much we had to go back again , a beautiful setting with wonderful views, the bungalow is home from home spotlessly clean and very well equipped.
A great base for visiting the lakes, highly recommend a stay here.
Thank you for your recommendation Carol. So glad that you had a comfortable stay. Hope to see you again. Thanks Hazel
The owner has definitely went that huge bit extra to ensure that the property is 5 Stars and it is faultless, the high accolade that has been given is definitely warranted We just have to highly recommend the property to any other potential renters The village itself is a very nice place and the village has a brilliant place for breakfast in Wilfs and is highly recommended but unfortunately the other cafe wasn’t for us and very expensive and disappointing Anyway the house is definitely a 5 star property which is going to make it hard for other places to match the quality of this home
Thank you so much David for your review. It makes all the difference to know that our efforts to make you comfortable are appreciated.
A really comfortable, spacious and well-maintained bungalow in a quaint village situated within easy reach of Windermere and the other lakes.
Two elements of the accommodation worthy of special mention are the lovely garden (north-facing but with the sun all day because of the terracing) and the dining conservatory which is so bright and comfortable. The bungalow is ideal for a family and has been maintained to a very high standard. The pictures of the inside of the property probably do not do it justice. The check-in and out process was so simple and I would highly recommend Hazel’s lovely home.
Thank you Peter. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay. Happy to have you back at any time. Hazel
Second time at this property excellent location for Kendal,Windermere,Ambleside and Keswick.
The property is like home from home everything provided and in a quiet residential area. The enclosed spacious rear garden was excellent for our dog. Would not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone
Thank you Frank. Always happy to have you back. Thank you for leaving everything so tidy. Greatly appreciated Hazel
very clean and tidy ,everything there you would possibly need.
Views wonderful from the conservatory .Excellent place to stay .
Thank you for your review and recommendation. We’re glad you had a good holiday and hope to see you again.
Craggy View was exceptionally clean and comfortable.
Comms with owner great. Garden completely enclosed for the dog. Would definitely book again, 100% recommend!
Thank you for your positive feedback Valerie. Thank you also for leaving everything so neat and tidy. We’d be very happy to have you stay again.
Craggy view is absolutely amazing it’s probably the best place I’ve stayed in it’s so spacious very clean and has everything you need couldn’t fault it and the garden
Thank you for your positive comments Julie. Pleased you had a good holiday and the weather stayed fine for you.
Our second stay at Craggy View in the lovely village of Staveley.
Home from Home, comfortable and very well looked after. We hope to return again. Thankyou.
Thank you Nikki. Glad you had a good stay. We’re happy to see you again. Hope the weather improves next time.
Craggy View Excellent cottage.
The cottage itself and it's location was perfect for our holiday. Sitting in the very spacious conservatory with its views across the large gardens to the hills was so perfect for taking any meals and just relaxing. All tourist locations were very accessible by car but we also travelled by bus to Ambleside and Kendal. The lounge again was very spacious and the beds and bedrooms very comfortable. Everything you needed was provided along with many extras, including lovely welcoming gifts. Also we ate at the Eagle and Child a short walk away which we can definitely recommend. Thank you Craggy View for providing the perfect base for a very enjoyable holiday.
I’m pleased that you enjoyed your holiday and were comfortable in the bungalow. Thank you for leaving everything so tidy when you left. We do appreciate your thoughtfulness.
Beautiful bungalow.
Very well stocked and the garden was fantastic for our dog
Thank you for the positive review Andrew
We’ve just returned from the most wonderful stay at this beautiful four-bedroom bungalow and honestly couldn’t fault a thing.
From the moment we arrived, it felt like a home away from home. The bungalow itself is incredibly spacious, spotlessly clean, and thoughtfully laid out — perfect for a family or group getaway. The four bedrooms meant everyone had their own comfortable space, and the beds were so cosy we all slept brilliantly. The real highlight for us was the gorgeous sun room. It was such a peaceful spot to enjoy our morning coffee and unwind in the evenings, especially with the natural light pouring in. It truly made the stay feel extra special. We were also so grateful that our dog was welcome. It can be hard to find lovely places that genuinely accommodate pets, and this bungalow made it completely stress-free. There was plenty of room for them to relax too, which meant the whole family could enjoy the break together. The location was ideal, the atmosphere was calm and relaxing, and everything we needed was provided. We left feeling refreshed and already talking about booking again. Highly recommend — a perfect five-star stay!
Very grateful for your lovely review. We are glad that you enjoyed the bungalow.
This is a lovely property in a great location.
Lots of room, very clean and cosy with great views and large secure garden. There are cafes shops and a pub very close by. Plenty of walks from the door and only a couple of miles from Windermere. I wouldnt hesitate to recommend staying here and will be booking again when next in the area.
Thank you for your very positive comments. We look forward to having you back again soon.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Craggy View.
The bungalow is very well equipped and comfortable. There is a lovely garden with a great view. We appreciated the welcome pack and the Christmas tree and were very pleased to spend Christmas in Staveley near to family.
Glad you had an enjoyable stay over Christmas Katy. We hope you will return for another family visit soon.
This was a repeat booking which is surely the best recommendation
Happy to see you again Helen. Repeat clients are our best recommendation.
Great stay at Craggy View as always.
Great location, superb property and garden. Highly recommended!
Great to see you again Simon. Always delighted to have you stay anytime.
My friend and I really needed a short break so I booked Craggy View.
We are both so glad that I did because the house is exactly as shown, in fact in reality it is better than the photos. It was perfect for our needs of chatting, short walks, peace and crafting. The large dining table in the sunroom was excellent with natural light allowing us to spend hours absorbed in hobby and enjoying our home cooked food made in the kitchen which is superbly stocked with a multitude of utensils, crockery, pans and more. My little dog loved legging it around the beautifully tended garden which is secure enough for even teacup sized dogs. My little one is a 7.5kg, 13 year old Shorkie and a quick perimeter check proved the owner is conscious of ensuring the property is well maintained. My friend and I both have disabilities and found the bungalow was perfect for us. Walking to the town is a low gradient and mostly flat taking us just 15 minutes and I'm a slow walker. The owner left clear instructions where everything is, a full list of phone numbers should they be needed (even the local vets number)., plus information of places to visit, the pubs and more. The welcome pack left in the kitchen was so thoughtful and very kind, it is touches like all the above which makes you feel valued as a guest and want to return. I have already sent links to Craggy View to other friends and my closet friend who enjoyed the break with me agreed that we will definitely be returning next year. I feel this will become my home from home. I love the atmosphere of Staveley and Craggy View is the most perfect retreat to enjoy it from. Thank you Hazel from Gaynor, Vanessa and Missy.
Very many thanks Gaynor for your lovely review. It makes all the hard work worthwhile to know that guests appreciate Craggy View. I hope that you will return on many occasions for a peaceful break in the Lakes.
The house is just perfect in every way, a great base for visiting the lakes, spotlessly clean, beds very comfortable, the views from the conservatory are spectacular simply home from home, we will definitely book to go there again
Thank you for your very positive review Carol. We would be happy to have you visit again.
Great property!
Really clean which is very important. Beautiful garden which my 2 year old loved and watching the trains go by! Lovely welcome pack. And lovely and dog friendly. Beautiful dining room with great views. Well maintained. Comfortable and welcoming. We've already said, we'd happy come back here year after year as our little ones grow. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Highly recommended. :)
Thank you for your lovely feedback Joanne. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay and hope that you will come back.
Lovely well kept holiday home.
It was so welcoming when we arrived as Storm Amy was starting. It provided a safe & welcoming place with a lovely welcome pack & lots of comfort.. Everyone enjoyed their visit & Staveley village was only a 5 minute walk away. Wilf's was great for breakfast & the Eagle & Child pub was close by to. Less than 10 minutes by car was Plumgarths farm shop with butchers, bakery & cafe ( dogs allowed outside but not inside). We all had a lovely time during a family Golden Wedding Anniversary weekend & hope to return.
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and your special celebration. You are very welcome to return for another break and hopefully it won’t be during a storm next time.
Wow!
What a beautiful bungalow with beautiful views and a huge garden which Bruce-Lee my German Shepherd loved ❤️! Lovely quiet location but just a short distance from a local pub and short car, train or bus journey to explore the beautiful Lake District. Hugely impressed with the accommodation and how spacious and airy it was, from the welcome basket and small toiletries, to a games cupboard annd smart tv, everything was well thought out! An enjoyable stay and we’ll definitely return again! Thank you, the best one we’ve stayed in so far through Sykes.
Thank you for the very positive feedback Kerry. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay. We would love to see you back again sometime.
A well equipped, welcoming home in a beautiful little village with good facilities with a village pub, butchers, bakery and more Sitting in the gorgeous conservatory with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine looking out over the well kept garden and beautiful view was so relaxing.
The welcome pack was so well considered and even included dog treats. We’ve stayed in many homes both abroad and in the UK and Craggy View is one of the best equipped and catered to our every need. The host has thought of everything including a folder with not just local information but lots of detail including how to use the home equipment and find emergency information about the home, such as the water stop tap etc. The home is in a perfect place to enjoy the lakes and the coast, and whilst there’s plenty of walking straight from the village there’s also really good links from the village by train or public buses. Would definitely stop at this home again, would recommend it to others, we did not want to go home. Excellent find !!
Lovely cottage, good location.
Great for using bus and train. Garden is secure for dogs, only issue is maybe a lock for both gates. The gardener just walked in whilst ours was in garden. Thankfully he realised she was there and got the gate shut in time. But otherwise excellent stay
Thank you for your feedback. We do try to let guests know when the gardener is coming and we also make the gardener aware of any dogs in the property. Unfortunately fire evacuation procedures would not permit locks on garden gates. We are glad you had a good stay and hope that you will return sometime. Hazel
Nestled amongst some of Britain's most beautiful scenery is a quaint cottage that truly feels like home away from home.
Very spacious,close to walking routes and hikes and pleasantly clean. I Highly recommend this cottage and the owners are more than accommodating. Will definitely return.
Thank you for such a positive review Jade. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you return soon. Hazel
We had a lovely stay at Craggy View, one of the best equipped holiday homes we have stayed in.
Love the view from the conservatory.
What lovely feedback, we are delighted that you loved staying at Craggy View, the view is splendid. Lakelovers
Very convenient location.
Well maintained and equipped. Excellent views from the conservatory of the rear garden and the hill. All necessary amenities were provided. The only downside was a very small en suit bathroom. However, I would highly recommend this accommodation for a family holiday.
Thank you for your comments. We are pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you back again sometime
This is my second visit in just over 3 months I visited with friends in April and had a great time so came back with my partner and dogs and we all loved it.
The property is lovely and clean and comfortable with everything you could need also a lovely welcome basket that's a nice treat, the location is great in the village and just a short distance from Windermere, Bowness or Kendal. The owner is very helpful if needed so thank you Hazel we will definitely be back again soon. Karen, Tony and fury friends xx
Delighted to have you stay again Karen. You are welcome back anytime
Fantastic holiday house with everything you need and plenty of nice wee extras Very spacious and comfortable in a lovely quiet street in a village with good amenities Highly recommend craggy view
Thank Anne. Glad you had a great stay at Craggy View. Hope to see you again sometime
Third stay in nine months says it all!
Great location, superb property. Garden absolutely brilliant for the dog. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your recommendation Simon. You are always very welcome to come again.
Like a home from home.
Excellent location for Kendal and Windermere. Very comfortable,lovely enclosed garden perfect for our dog. Would recommend without hesitation
Thank you for your kind feedback. It is appreciated. We hope that you’ll come back soon.
We loved staying here.
It was so comfortable and the views were gorgeous. Even the neighbours were pleasant and chatty. Frankly I'd have moved in!
Thank you for your kind feedback Judith. We are so glad that you were comfortable. We would be pleased to see you again another time.
Lovely bungalow, not a single thing missing.
Beds very comfortable. Short walk into the village. Ate at the pub twice and had a chippy takeaway - all really tasty. My moan would be with Sykes - check in time 3pm, which annoys me as the first day is wasted, this was changed during Covid to allow for an “extra” clean. I was a bit miffed to have a list of instructions on how to leave the property as clean as I found it, eg empty dishwasher, strip beds if required. Im quite prepared to leave the property like it’s been lived in for four days, I’m on holiday
Thank you for your kind feedback on your stay at Craggy View, we are so glad you had an enjoyable stay. We are sorry you found the information about departure, these are for guidance. The check in time allows our housekeeping team a window to prepare and arrange maintenance before the next guests arrival, this is a normal check in time with our properties. We would love to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards Lakelovers
myself and my friends really enjoyed our stay at craggy view the property was lovely and clean it had everything you needed including the welcome basket and fresh milk in the fridge is a nice treat.
the property is in a great location and the views from the conservatory are amazing. we would definitely visit again its just a shame they don't accommodate two well behaved dogs instead of one as myself and my partner would defiantly return.
Thank you Karen. So pleased that your group had a great time. Two small dogs may be considered on request.
Craggy View is absolutely superb.
The bungalow is spacious with a gorgeous conservatory and huge modern tv in the main separate living room. In terms of crockery, cutlery and kitchen/household bits and bobs, it is the best we’ve ever seen and this is our 20th Sykes cottage in the last 6 years! We normally bring a straight pint glass, large mugs, dish cloths etc as they are not always provided, but Craggy View has everything, and a lovely welcome pack of goodies and toiletries. The location is cracking being close to the train station and walkable to the village amenities which are excellent. The garden is massive, well maintained and secure for dogs. Overall, a brilliant property, thank you.
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We hope that you come back again soon.
Lovely Short Break in the village of Staveley.
Craggy View was comfortable, clean and spacious and had a lovely garden with great views across to the fells. The welcome basket was a nice surprise; thankyou. Would love to return.
Thank you Nicola. We hope that you return soon.
Fantastic property in a great location, surrounded by stunning views.
Local amenities were great and the bus service enabled us to not drive once and go on some lovely walks. The house was Fully equipped with everything we needed and more.
Thank you for your kind feedback. It was a pleasure to host you. We hope to see you again soon.
Lovely little bungalow with a very nice Conservatory/Kitchen - We had a fantastic weekend in this very cosy little home - Was very clean and tidy with loads of kitchen extras - Garden was huge and great for dogs, being very secure and also handy for train spotters :o) - Location is very handy for the train station, literally a minute away from the Oxenhome/Windermere line as well as the local pub, The Eagle and child, which was very popular and had amazing food - if you ask nicely, they might let you use the upstairs room which is lovely - Ten Wagging tails of of ten
Thank you for a lovely review. Very pleased that you enjoyed your stay and we would be happy to see you again at any time.
Really comfortable, cosy property in the village of Staveley.
Loved the gas fire and the recliners. Very dog friendly too.
Glad you enjoyed your stay. Look forward to seeing you again next year.
Love this bungalow!
Spotlessly clean and absolutely everything you could ever need for your stay is here. The best garden for the dog I have ever seen. Just brilliant. Highly recommend this property - we will be back!
I’d be very happy to have you revisit us. Thank you so much for your lovely comments
This is a wonderful property which is one of the best equipped cottages we have ever stayed in with an extremely helpful and supportive owner.
It's in a great location for exploring the southeastern lakes with good access into the southern & central lakes.
Thank you so much. I hope we see you again soon.
Had a fantastic stay - FAB Property - FAB Location - Can't wait to return
Thank you so much for your lovely comments. I’m pleased you had a good time and look forward to seeing you again.
Fantastic place to stay, clean and tidy, very spacious and well kept.
Only slight thing I would say is everything was provided like pots, pans and plates etc and even a dishwasher - but no cleaning supplies. (we were on a motorcycle so difficult to bring our own) but absolutely fantastic nonetheless. Thanks!!
Thank you for your lovely comments Aaron. Cleaning products are kept in the child locked cupboard in the utility room for safety. Instructions for undoing the child lock are in the Welcome pack. I will put an additional notice in the kitchen to ensure that these are more easily found.
Lovely property.
Clean, warm and comfortable. Lovely garden. We can't fault it.
Thank you Victor. I'm so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1156533
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor