Ghyll Bank Cow Shed

A lovely, spotlessly clean, well spaced family sized accommodation with sweeping views over the nearby fells - perfect for a relaxing break.

A suggestion could be that hand soap in the bathrooms is provided and maybe a pint of milk. I’d highly recommend this accommodation as not only is it well appointed and spotless, its well placed to access Windermere and the local village of Staveley

Lovely cottage, great views across the valley.

The picture of the cottage is deceiving.

It is actually split into 3 seperate apartments. The back area is shared. There is a fantastic view to look at. We booked one of the end apartments. When we arrived the key safe didn't open so we had to contact the owners and wait for them to arrive back. They do live in a house next to the property but were out. They were very nice courteous people. We had 3 big bathrooms which were very roomy and clean, some missing a toilet brush, no hand soap in any or in the kitchen. Towels were good quality. The house overall was a nice area but could have done with a good dust, general clean. There were cobwebs in many areas. The kitchen was not very clean, cutlery drawer full of crumbs, cups had been put back in the cupboard without being cleaned. The previous occupants had obviously been very rude but this should have been checked with the cleaning service. I felt like I had to give all pots/cutlery a clean in the dishwasher before use! The carpets, sofa and dining chairs look like they need a good clean too. Overall the location is great for exploring the lakes and walking in the local area but the cleanliness of the property let the holiday down.

From the moment we walked through the door, we felt at home.

The Cowbarn :) was clean and tidy; set in beautiful countryside with panoramic views. It was out in the wilds but close enough to Staverley to make it comfortable, even if you are walking. There were six of us who stayed and there was plenty of room and the amenities were more than sufficient; allowing hot water in all showers and the kitchen, even at peak times. What a great base for a great holiday :)

Lovely cottage giving us the peace and quiet we were looking for.

Everything we needed was provided. Wonderful views

Very nice location.

Accommodation really good. Close to Windermere town. Happy to return and explore more.

Lovely stay yet again for our party of 3 couples.

Cottage is very good and view brilliant.

Great location,stunning views.

Plenty of space although no clothes storage /wardrobe in the twin bedded room for some reason (??). Spotlessly clean (credit to the cleaners), comfortable super king-sized bed too. Needs a few little details to be addressed-e.g. door stop behind front door needs replacing to stop damage to wall (plasterwork was already damaged) and same for the door on to the patio area. Noticed also that the kickboard along units below cooker was actually UNATTACHED and fell off easily-needs securing asap. Would also help to have privacy glass or curtain on the front door, especially at night when lights are on. Information leaflets- located in the understairs cupboard- need updating (some were from 2018!). Some damp stains on ceiling near some of the the Velux windows too which should be dealt with before serious damage to ceilings etc.Just sorting out those little things would make a huge difference and keep the property "fresh".Noted that previous renters have made similar comments but nothing seems to have been done to address identified issues - and at these prices, why not? Needs a little bit of TLC.

Excellent service & would definitely book again ,great location 10 mins drive to Windermere & Staveley village has everything shops bars chippy bakers etc ,,,

Excellent property and Host!

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Third time staying at Ghyll Bank Cow Shed over New Year.

Cottage is still good, in a wonderful position, with walks from the front door and fabulous views. Unfortunately holiday was spoilt a bit by very wet weather and the 2 other couples due to join us were unable to do so.

Excellent accommodation and comfort.

Listing did not give the impression that there were stairs. Certain things were missing e.g waste paper baskets in lounge and bedrooms. There was no trays for carrying drinks or food down to dining area. Non-slip mats in the upstairs bathrooms would be a good addition. Difficult single track road to and from the property.

This was a fantastic trip which we intend to return to one day.

The property was a beautiful comfortable barn conversion carried out to a high degree. Rustic enough to be authentic, modern enough to offer a subtle luxury. The downstairs bedroom was a bonus for my partially disabled wife. The only observation I would have was the upstairs toilets don’t flush very well. The views were breathtaking, the walking was as good as advertised.

This is a fantastic cottage - newly converted semi-detached barn conversion.

It was perfect for us as we were grandparents staying with our adult children and 2 small grandchildren. The space was ideal for family with children and had 3 bathrooms and 3 comfortable bedrooms. The outdoor space had exceptional views and an area to enjoy them! There are suggestions for walks leaving from the cottage. The village of Staveley was charming and had a number of eateries, a brand new park for the kids, a brewery and the best gelato we have ever eater at Kimi’s. It was peaceful with no urban light pollution making it perfect for star gazing. We also enjoyed watching shearing activity at the working sheep farm next door. Activities in the Lakes are within east reach and there are plenty of pamphlets at the property with suggestions of things to do in sunny and inclement weather. Thank you to the owners who checked on us to ensure we had everything we needed! Thank you also for fitting us in at short notice when our camping experience with a 3 and a 1 year old went awry in the very wet weather!!!

I had a wonderful seven week stay at the Cowshed with my cat.

The views were fabulous and the cottage itself very comfortable. Donald and Sylvia were wonderful landlords, coming regularly and keeping the communal areas in good condition and mending things when necessary. We always had a chat and I will miss the property and them. A few minor things which I hope is constructive - it would be useful to have salt and pepper, and perhaps some oil, tea and coffee bags available for use on arrival. Some new kitchen knives and a new large frying pan (the existing have largely lost their non-stick) wouldn't go amiss. Some clearly labelled recycling facilities too. Thank you!

Fabulous property in a stunning location.

The 3 bathrooms is a great bonus for when you are busy getting ready of a morning. Would love to return in the future. Thank you for a Wonderful stay.

The property is in a fantastic location.

Few things that do need addressing are more assortment of pans needed rather than just massive ones. The cleaners also need to perhaps move furniture and clean under, dropped something which went under the settee it was filthy under settee with also dog treats under it. The door to get out to the back was very hard to lock although the owner came to see we still struggled to lock the door think it needs adjusting. On a positive the rooms are well appointed with everything you need and beds comfy. Would stay again though. Staveley is a lovely village.

We enjoyed the stay.

The views were relaxing and the sheep came right upto the window. The underfloor heating worked well and we were never cold. Bed was very comfy. This is a terrace of 3 cottages so you will meet your neighbours. Sufficient kitchenware, though a bit used, bowed pans and patchy frying pans. I do begrudge bringing our own soap, but that seems to be a thing these days. As said in other reviews you have to flush twice :) It was excellent value for money compared with what else was available. Its a modern conversion and its only the personal touches which are niggles.

What a wonderful place, the views are never going to be forgotten.

The property is so very well kept and the owners were so helpful, on behalf of my whole family and the dog,Thank you very much for helping to make this a holiday to remember, and as we visit the area annually we may return here. John & Pat

Lovely cottage and amazing location.

Was great to meet the owner who warned us of a road closure. Would definitely recommend.

Very well equipped cottage with great views.

Dogs must be kept on lead near cottage due to proximity of sheep.

Thank you for the lovely stay.

Everything was well thought of. We would love to visit again.

Fantastic location, beautiful views, lovely and warm, had everything we needed.

The only thing that wasn’t perfect was the fact that it was hard to flush the loos properly and one of the bathrooms smelt musty. However, we would probably stay again, the location was brilliant.

Lovely stay at the cottage, it needs some new pans the toilets were very hard to flush and the back door needs attention as couldn’t shut it had to bang it shut .

We were bothered about the neighbours when having to bang it shut . But all in all a lovely stay

Really nice and cosy place to stay and the location was great for getting around the Lake District, only 10mins to Windermere.

Cottage was as described, great wifi and plenty of facilities. Only minor issue was that the underfloor heating was almost too warm! Especially in the bathrooms. But probably just us not managing to figure out the controls! Overall a great place to stay.

Very comfortable home .

Helpful people running it .Recommend it as a lovely place to stay

Very comfortable cottage.

WiFi was excellent.

Lovely cottage, amazing location, breathtaking views

The view was wonderful.

Everywhere we went, we felt welcomed and safe. The shops, public houses and National Trust properties were well organised with regard to COVID. As expected the WiFi was temperamental.

Overall we found this barn conversion an excellent holiday Home and location and a lot of thought had been put into making it home from home.

The views were also spectacular. A really great base. However We understood the rooms were en suite but in fact We had to go out of bedroom door for facilities. I needed therefore to have taken a dressing gown. We all had our own bathroom which is why I chose the property they just weren’t en suite. - so why say they were? Also we thought were just 3 lets on site. But once there found another 2!!! One of which held up to 18!! Luckily for us the party had cancelled but yet again Sykes were found to be economical with the truth. The photos showed no indication of the other 2 houses. The Planned peaceful holiday could have been a disaster but thanks to rule of 6 it wasn’t. 37 on site plus The extra vehicles is quite different to 17. Please Just be honest Sykes with your descriptions.

We enjoyed a lovely week at Ghyll Bank.

The Cow Shed was in a beautiful location, with stunning views and ideally situated for days out in The Lake District. The cottage was well equipped and perfect for our needs.

An extremely comfortable and well appointed cottage.

The views are spectacular, very quiet location and within easy distance of the lovely village of Staveley. We would definitely return again.

We had a lovely time and really enjoyed the cottage.

Wonderful views, close proximity to lake Windermere and lots of walking options made this the perfect place to stay with two teenagers and a dog.

Lovely cottage in beautiful location with excellent panoramic view of the hills

Loved our holiday break.

Totally suitable for 6 people and a dog. Sofa could have done with a clean but maybe that is the standard of accommodation with dogs. First time taken dog on holiday We have previously rented accommodation with Kate and Toms, with this company there is a welcome package in the kitchen. This would have been much appreciated in this cottage as it was a drive to the shops. Just a few sachets of coffee couple of tea bags and milk would have been welcome. Maybe this could be added to the accommodation it would only cost the owners a few pounds

cottage was outstanding.

Loved it

Amazing, as always.

See you again next year.

Disappointed to have to leave for home the day before our last day due electricity outage

Lovely cottage!

Perfect size and layout for the 6 guests it’s designed for. Lovely decoration and bathrooms. Beautiful location, the walk down to Staveley is lovely - harder work back uphill but a visit to the pub (great food and lovely roaring fire) will help! Great walks around and about. Local Spar in Staveley is very useful as is the post office / general store. We will be back again having already stayed in the Ghill Bank Byre. Lovely!

Very rural location but that made it better, views great, but don’t expect to walk to a pub, but still well located to get around the lakes.

Only downside Wi-fi a little hit and miss! Spec of property was good. Would recommend..

Very last minute booking as I had already booked somewhere else but had my father in law with us who is in a wheel chair, the place we had booked was not suitable as it couldn't accommodate the wheel chair as in space doors/walkways to narrow etc.

I phoned Sykes cottages and the service I received was excellent, the lady I spoke on the phone explained what she had in the area with ground floor bedroom and bathroom and was most helpful.

We felt that the lounge could do with a refurbishment carpets where grubby and could do with a lick of paint .

The information was correct, everything was in good order.

The only 'problem' was the quality of the frying pans. We bought a new one.

Hi Having stayed in this cottage about two years ago it was as nice as it was then, however there are a few things that need attention.

Firstly - for a cottage that can house up to 7 people I believe, there was one small pan and one large pot. This is not enough at all for this size accommodation and really needs this to be refreshed and added to. Second - the kettle was leaking - not a major issue, but had to keep mopping up. I would recommend this is replaced. The most noticeable was the carpets downstairs and upholstery. The settees are very comfortable but really need cleaning to restore colour and freshness. Similarly the carpets clearly need a good professional clean. Apart from those things the place is very warn and extremely quiet. It is well insulated from outside and neighbour noises. The bathrooms and showers are great. The owners that greet us are very pleasant and I would stay here again.

Ghyll Bank is a lovely trio of properties.

We have stayed there twice now and would highly recommend them. Renovated to a very high standard, the cottages are clean, warm, very comfortable and a delight to call home for a few days. Perhaps of more importance is the helpfulness of the owner, Mr Beatty. We were booked in during the recent snowy weather and asked him about access. Although we couldn't get our car up, he ferried my wife and I plus all our belongings in his 4x4, did exactly the same for my son and his wife when they arrived later and even gave me a tow out when I become stuck later in the week! True devotion to duty and wouldn't take a penny from me for his time and trouble.

Great location and great cottage.

It would of been nice to of had better pillows, as rather old and very flat which didn’t help with a good nights sleep. Other than that a fabulous cottage.

Sykes responded to our requests promptly and efficiently.

However, there were a number of issues with the property that should be addressed given it is a 4 tick property. The main concern was the cleanliness. The lounge carpet is filthy. I accept it is a rural location but I have photos of the dirt and stains on the carpet. I really do recommend the carpet is cleaned or the flooring is replaced with slate or tile. The house was clean on the first inspection but as I moved furniture and items around it was apparent that it was not given a thorough clean eg underneath the sofa to retrieve toys or breadcrumbs under the marble chopping board. I thought the bathrooms were fantastic and clean. The other niggle was the main kitchen bin was broken so the clip lid was not working and had to be prised open and shut. I called and asked for it to be replaced. It was replaced with a bin with no lid which is equally inappropriate as this would then expose the contents and smell of the bin in the kitchen. I loved the location and the kitchen was well equipped but I do think the cleanliness and replacement of broken items took the polish off the property. Despite the above, my family and I had a wonderful holiday in the lakes and Sykes contributed to making this happen.

Lovey location - if not a little hard to find.

Would definitely book again

Had a really lovely family holiday.

Brilliant location for walks and then touring further afield with great accommodation.

Perhaps it would be useful to point out that access is along a single track road with a hair pin bend which can be tricky in frosty/icy weather as in our case.

Fabulous well insulated cottage with amazing views.

Only suggestion would be that there was a more accurate description of where livestock are. We had sheep up to the door, which is great unless you have a young dog who's incredibly interested. If we'd known this we would have booked somewhere that didn't have sheep actually in the garden. Other minor suggestion is that the towels were small & thin. Larger bath sheets to go with the luxury bathrooms would be great.

Accommodation was clean, comfortable and well equipped.

However for the comfort of future guests we would suggest waste bins in the bedrooms and soap/shower gel holders in the showers. This property was one of the nicest places we have used.