Balloo

4.4★

Very good

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

31 Customer Review(s)

“Great place to stay with the run of the 20 acre estate.”

Fantastic setting with amazing views of the surrounding countryside. We took our dog with us and she loved the open space to run and roam round in. The cottage was very comfortable and spacious and perfectly placed for a relaxing break. Highly recommended and would definitely come back again.

Fantastic setting with amazing views of the surrounding countryside. We took our dog with us and she loved the open space to run and roam round in. The cottage was very comfortable and spacious and perfectly placed for a relaxing break. Highly recommended and would definitely come back again.

- Mr Moore, September 2021
Mrs Kirk September 2021

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cottage it was very well equipped and comfortable in lovely surroundings I would definitely go back again.”

- Mrs Kirk, September 2021
Mr Currie August 2021

“Fantastic location, fantastic property.”

Could benefit from a small freezer (as previous guest suggested) but on the whole excellent, and we loved it…

- Mr Currie, August 2021
Mr Deighton July 2021

“Could do with some sun chairs in the garden four would nice.”

- Mr Deighton, July 2021
Mrs Guy July 2021

“Spent an enjoyable 5 days at this property in such a spectacular setting.”

Loved the countryside walks and having the grounds of the hall to enjoy. No freezer in the property which having such a large kitchen and utility area couldn’t understand why. As it was such a hot week would have loved ice cubes in our drinks ! Also no hairdryer in the property.

- Mrs Guy, July 2021
Mrs Boyle October 2020

“Fabulous from start to finish lovely setting to.”

Did not want to leave! We will definitely return back at some point.

- Mrs Boyle, October 2020
Miss Percival September 2020

“Such a wonderful little break.”

The cottage is finished to a lovely standard and perfect for 6 people. There are plenty of places to walk close by but we also went to morecambe bay for the day (25 mins away) and abbey stead. Would highly recommend

- Miss Percival, September 2020
Mr Gillan September 2020

“Outstanding property.”

Clean, modern, while still having a traditional look and feel to it. In a lovely location set in it's own private grounds. Would highly recommend and not hesitate to stay here again.

- Mr Gillan, September 2020
Ms Smith September 2020

“We really enjoyed our stay at Balloo Cottage, everything we needed was supplied, and the owners were lovely and only a phone call away if you needed any help.”

The cottage is finished to a high spec. The grounds are beautiful, both adults and kids enjoyed exploring. Just wish we had stayed longer. Will definately go back.

- Ms Smith, September 2020
Mrs Caicedo August 2020

“Baloo and really any of these associates cottages provide a fantastic experience.”

The cottage itself is impeccable, well finished, with really luxurious additions. We had two adults and our 4 kids staying, plus our large Labrador. All I can say is we got with more than enough space and were incredibly comfortable. The drive up to the cottages and past the hotel is nothing but wondrous. It’s like being in a pride and prejudice style country manor where the lord of the manor may pop up at any time. However, he doesn’t because the home and 100 acre grounds are managed by a wonderful host, who makes the stay very welcoming. There is some work being done on the large property on the grounds. This limits the ability to walk around the grounds. But frankly this is a minor inconvenience that is hardly noticeable. On the grounds you get access to a spectacular river and truly wonderful views across the valley. Baloo is a very quiet cottage at night with nothing anywhere nearby. So you can sleep like a baby. The home is close to a great pub, that sells award winning cheeses. Additionally it is a good distance away from the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and Peak District. As well as being a good base from which to launch to Lancaster or Morecambe etc. So if you are looking for adventure, this should be your go to Cottage. I really cannot fault it and we will, without a shadow of a doubt, be back next year. Thank you for having us. Becky and Nando

- Mrs Caicedo, August 2020
Mr Gibbons July 2020

“Excellent except the weather”

- Mr Gibbons, July 2020
Mr Jacklin February 2020

“We decided to take a short break whilst visiting daughter at Lancaster University.”

Baloo is very well equipped and spotlessly clean. Based on the Wyreside country estate near Trough of Bowland. Open plan kitchen and living area make for great games and fun. Kitchen is appointed with top of the range Bosch and in utility room. Bathroo has excellent shower and rolled topped bath. All fixtures and fittings very high standard. Egyptian cotton towels too. Well organised and we were looked after well by Andy on joining. High recommended.

- Mr Jacklin, February 2020
Mrs Mckelvie December 2019

“The house was lovely, well maintained and clean for our arrival.”

Helpful guide with lots of information prepared for us. Location and photos were exactly as described on the advert. Stunning views when you head out a walk. The only negative is that there is works going on to the main Hall. With workmen, tractors / railings etc. throughout the area. It didn't look particularly nice when we arrived or when out walking about. But, it didn't spoil our holiday and we only heard them a couple of times. I would have rather known in advance about the work rather than a feeling of dread when we got there. However, I would recommend this cottage to anyone - we will maybe book it again the future.

- Mrs Mckelvie, December 2019
Mr Cousins November 2019

“Beautiful cottage in a very picturesque setting, highly recommended.”

- Mr Cousins, November 2019
Miss Gumbley November 2019

“The property was lovely and perfect for our party.”

Could have soap or liquid soap in the toilet and bathroom.

- Miss Gumbley, November 2019
Mr Hughes October 2019

“An excellent holiday cottage, and we had a very nice and relaxing break.”

The property is generally very well appointed, very well heated, excellent kitchen, very nice utility area with washer and dryer, plenty of kitchen and utility storage for longer breaks, very comfy beds, excellent WiFi (very limited mobile signal), excellent bathroom facilities, plenty of parking, lovely secure garden for the dog and acres of lovely walks in the estate. However a couple of minor tweaks would make it even better. No locks on internal doors, including bathroom, or downstairs loo - not ideal for privacy. Some bins in bedrooms and especially bathroom would be useful. Somewhere to place your toiletries around the sink and bath would be helpful. Some coat hooks in the hall or utility. Additional seating in the lounge area would be great, the sofa doesn’t sit 6. These are all really quick and low cost tasks that, considering the considerable investment made in the property, would make the cottage perfect. These are all minor issues, and we have had a great break, and will certainly be looking to book again. One of the best Sykes cottages we have stayed at - and we usually book 4 cottages per year.

- Mr Hughes, October 2019
Mrs Priestley October 2019

“Absolutely stunning property.”

Done tastefully to high spec. Very quiet. Beautiful views and grounds. Will definitely be coming back!

- Mrs Priestley, October 2019
Mrs Kennedy September 2019

“Our daughter accidentally broke the blinds on her bedroom on the first evening.”

We alerted the owners so that they could make good before new party arrives for their holiday. Shcoked to have been blled £60 for this when the owner told us he had fixed them himself. No locks on the windows completely ruined our holiday because our daughter needed to be supervised through the night as she may have tried to get out of the windows. People with learning disabilities have recently died as sa result of getting out of a holiday home unsupervised. One of us had to remain awake all night every night. We were surprised there was no spare bedding. The access to the utility room has a low ceiling and I hit my head twice = suggest it needs a sign. The view was extremely disapponting - we expected countryside but got a half-finished hotel on an estate which was a building site. All in all the worst holiday we have ever had and we will not be using Sykes again.

- Mrs Kennedy, September 2019
Ms Caffrey August 2019

“Ballo is lovely, the entire Wyreside Estate is lovely , the owners, manager , cleaner and even those working on the Hall are all super friendly and intent on making your stay positive and memorable .”

In particular we are grateful to Andy, who kindly and generously forwarded something of ours which was left behind. Wyreside Hall deserve a rebooking and an opportunity to welcome new guests ! Thnak you.

- Ms Caffrey, August 2019
Mrs Green June 2019

“Really well-equipped kitchen and everything was clean and neat.”

Great location and lots of space to wander about in. Super views, saw lots of wildlife including a hare in the garden. Comfortable beds so we slept well. Nice and warm after the rain and wind outdoors! A real bonus for us having the washing machine. It really is a lovely cottage and we'd certainly recommend it. It has been beautifully done and you can see it's cost some money and been done with love and care. Hope to return. Please don't publish this bit - The tiniest of niggles - hardly worth mentioning...but... no coat hooks in the hall or utility room (yet), no waste bin in the bedrooms, no recycling options for our paper and plastic. We had phone messages with the owner which was great but no-one stopped by to say hello and welcome us in person and we left on the last morning having not seen anyone. We'd have liked to say how much we appreciated the stay and the welcome pack. Also clearer directions about getting there would have helped - just follow the sat nav doesn't help if you haven't got one!

- Mrs Green, June 2019
Mrs Williams May 2019

“The cottage was exceptional!”

This was our 2nd visit to the Dolphinholm estate, and we enjoyed it even more! There is some building work getting done at the hall as mentioned in another feedback, but it certainly didn't affect our holiday. We hopefully will be back in the near future!

- Mrs Williams, May 2019
Miss Hall May 2019

“This was a return visit to a cottage in a lovely rural location at a reasonable price.”

The dog loved the great outdoor space and we enjoyed all the wonderful local walks. The cottage is renovated to a high standard and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are very likely to return again in the future

- Miss Hall, May 2019
Mrs Arrowsmith March 2019

“Beautifully restored property on this large country estate.”

On arrival the house was spotlessly clean and warm. Tea, coffe, milk and biscuits were left in the kitchen too to welcome us. The kitchen and bathrooms are luxuriously high spec and the rooms are large, particularly the kitchen space, with beautiful wooden floors and underfloor heated tiles. However the lounge area is tiny and the uncomfortable sofa would not seat 6 people, despite the property sleeping 6. Sadly the cutlery, crockery and bedding is all very cheap too, diminishing the luxurious feel of the property. Baloo is part of the original stable block adjacent to the large house which is being restored and transformed into a luxury hotel. Of course this means that there is work going on and some areas are effectively a building site, which may be off putting to some. However, noise is kept to a minimum and the friendly, helpful staff leave you alone to enjoy your stay. Overall, a lovely property which could, with some slight tweaking be an outstanding holiday property.

- Mrs Arrowsmith, March 2019
Mr Lodge February 2019

“Beautiful setting for a very spacious property”

- Mr Lodge, February 2019
Mrs Hindle December 2018

“Had a fabulous break at new year.”

The cottage was outstanding and would defo recommend. Gifts left on the doorstep before new years eve were a lovely surprise. The owners were very accomodating. Would love to return soon.

- Mrs Hindle, December 2018
Miss Hall December 2018

“Newly refurbished and high quality accommodation.”

Could do with a bit more equipment (e.g. cutlery and mugs) though overall a very enjoyable stay and would be happy to return in future.

- Miss Hall, December 2018
Burke November 2018

“You did not inform the owner of my arrival.”

So when I telephoned to say I was on my way. The owner had been told I was not booking so was unitially thrown off guard when I said I was about 45 minutes away. That was an arrival around 6pm. The property is available from 3pm. This is Skyes fault not ofcourse the Owners of Balloo. However the property was made ready but I imagine they had a rush due to being incorrectly informed by yourselves. Out of 3 staff at Skyes two where very helpful but a third member of staff repeatidly telephoned myself after an initial enquiry and was quite pushy which almost caused myself to not book. I however wished to stay at Balloo so did book. But with a different member of staff who was helpful friendly and not pushy! It makes a big difference.. Sincerely Jane Deborah Burke.

- Burke, November 2018
Mr Leslie October 2018

“Cottage was a new listing but was immaculate.”

The grounds were very picturesque and a great setting. Still a bit of work going on at the main hall / house and some of the ground but would definitely book again to go there if we go back to that area.

- Mr Leslie, October 2018
Mr Pearsom September 2018

“This is a lovely cottage.”

It could benefit from some personal touches (pictures on the walls and bedside tables) but otherwise we really enjoyed our five day break. We will be back..definitely. The owners went above and beyond to ensure we enjoyed our stay including posting items we left in the cottage.

- Mr Pearsom, September 2018
Mr Hamid July 2018

“It was a little hard to make our way around on foot but the grounds and whole cottage were both lovely, tidy, well kept and pleasant to stay in.”

- Mr Hamid, July 2018
Mrs Sharpe May 2018

“The accommodation is so high spec definitely 5 stars.”

It was luxurious. Owners incredibly helpful . Stunning grounds surrounded by great walks.. we will definitely be going back soon

- Mrs Sharpe, May 2018
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Wyreside Hall

These welcoming holiday homes sit on the beautiful 200-acre grounds of Wyreside Hall, just outside of the stunning city of Lancaster. Having been thoughtfully converted from a number of coach houses to provide homely and tasteful accommodation, they are perfect for groups of couples and friends seeking a break exploring the wondrous coastline, countryside and fascinating towns that lie close by. The sleeping arrangements have been designed with couples in mind as every bedroom hosts a double bed, with some rooms benefiting from luxurious en-suites. The main living areas are open and refreshing, providing comfortable sitting areas, social dining spaces and well-equipped kitchens hosting a range of high-quality amenities to set you up perfectly for your break in the wonderful North West of England. All of the bathroom facilities across these five excellent hideaway cottages are finished to the most exquisite standards with contemporary touches bringing a real touch of class. Take some time to stroll leisurely through the 200 acres of serene grounds surrounding these cottages, you can explore the extensive lawns, ponds and even fish on the river. For shopping, drinking and eating, head to the nearby city of Lancaster which displays some wonderful architecture along with a number of attractions to enjoy. The Forest of Bowland is close by for outdoor enthusiasts, while the seaside town of Morecambe is also close by for a memorable day at the beach. Five quality cottages designed to bring you and your loved ones together.

The property

One of five homely cottages making up a stunning coach house conversion on the grounds of Wyreside Hall near Lancaster.

Its high-quality furnishings, wonderful grounds and close proximity to Lancaster, the Forest of Bowland and Morecambe Bay, this is an ideal base for couples, family or friends wishing to explore this perfect location.

Note: Property can be booked with Refs. 981684, 981685, 981686 and 981672, together they can sleep 24.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x double
Bathroom with a freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Highchair and cot available on request
Ample off road parking
200 acres of grounds with ponds and river, patio with furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Children and pets to be supervised due to pond and river in grounds
Note: Stables for two horses is available on request please contact the owner for further information.Note: Electrical cars can not be charged at the property
Please Note - For bookings from the 4th September 2020 the owner charges a £250 good housekeeping bond

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LANCASTER

Morecambe 5 miles; Kendal 21 miles; Windermere 38 miles.

The historic city of Lancaster sits on edge of Morecambe Bay, with the River Lune flowing through its centre. Lancaster retains many excellent examples of handsome Georgian architecture, and with its captivating medieval castle, Ashton Memorial, and four museums, it’s an interesting place for those in search of history and tales of the past. Among the many amenities, there are two venues for live performances, the Lancaster Grand Theatre and the Dukes, as well as open-air concerts held frequently in the pretty Williamson Park during the summer season. The Forest of Bowland and The Arnside & Silverdale Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty provide visitors with lots of opportunities to take in the flora and fauna of the area, with wonderful walking and cycling ways to enjoy. There are also good road and rail links into Cumbria and beyond, meaning Lancaster is a wonderful base for also exploring the Lake District.

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Lake District Holiday Cottages

Note: Electrical cars can not be charged at the property

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Reviews & Ratings

“Great place to stay with the run of the 20 acre estate.”

“We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Cottage it was very well equipped and comfortable in lovely surroundings I would definitely go back again.”

“Fantastic location, fantastic property.”

“Could do with some sun chairs in the garden four would nice.”

“Spent an enjoyable 5 days at this property in such a spectacular setting.”

“Fabulous from start to finish lovely setting to.”

“Such a wonderful little break.”

“Outstanding property.”

“We really enjoyed our stay at Balloo Cottage, everything we needed was supplied, and the owners were lovely and only a phone call away if you needed any help.”

“Baloo and really any of these associates cottages provide a fantastic experience.”

“Excellent except the weather”

“We decided to take a short break whilst visiting daughter at Lancaster University.”

“The house was lovely, well maintained and clean for our arrival.”

“Beautiful cottage in a very picturesque setting, highly recommended.”

“The property was lovely and perfect for our party.”

“An excellent holiday cottage, and we had a very nice and relaxing break.”

“Absolutely stunning property.”

“Our daughter accidentally broke the blinds on her bedroom on the first evening.”

“Ballo is lovely, the entire Wyreside Estate is lovely , the owners, manager , cleaner and even those working on the Hall are all super friendly and intent on making your stay positive and memorable .”

“Really well-equipped kitchen and everything was clean and neat.”

“The cottage was exceptional!”

“This was a return visit to a cottage in a lovely rural location at a reasonable price.”

“Beautifully restored property on this large country estate.”

“Beautiful setting for a very spacious property”

“Had a fabulous break at new year.”

“Newly refurbished and high quality accommodation.”

“You did not inform the owner of my arrival.”

“Cottage was a new listing but was immaculate.”

“This is a lovely cottage.”

“It was a little hard to make our way around on foot but the grounds and whole cottage were both lovely, tidy, well kept and pleasant to stay in.”

“The accommodation is so high spec definitely 5 stars.”