Applethwaite Cottage

29 Customer Reviews

• "Cottage was lovely,great location, only complaint was the bedroom no 2 was cramped"

  Thank-you for your kind comments Mr J and your rating of 94 out of 100.We will work hard on the missing 6 points and aim to reduce furniture in bedroom 2 to create much more space.best wishes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★May 2025

• "This cottage is beautiful, top quality furniture and very well equipped kitchen , lovely bedroom quality sheets and towels."

  The thing I have to say is that the two electric heaters in the open plan areas downstairs are not sufficient for the property without the wood burner being lit in the winter months. Also one is behind the sofa so blocking the heat.some blinds would be welcome in the porch area, for privacy especially on dark evenings. Over all we have had a lovely week. Thank-you.

  Thank-you for your feedback and kind comments Mrs J., we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay here, all points noted. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jeanie4.7★Feb 2025

• "We had a great stay thank you."

  There were quite a few cobwebs in the bedrooms behind the bed head and a few USB plug sockets would be helpful to charge phones, pads, etc. overall, a wonderful stay.

  We are really pleased that you had a wonderful stay Mrs C,comments about the cobwebs have been passed on to housekeeping, many thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melinda4.4★Sep 2024

• "Everything was lovely."

  Location, nice and remote yet close enough to Windermere and Ambleside if you needed more hussle bussle. Cottage was lovely, clean and comfortable including well equipped kitchen, bathroom and Wi-Fi and smart to.

  Thank-you Mr D for writing such a positive review of our cottage.We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay here and hope to see you again perhaps, many thanks again, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Jul 2024

• "Delightful location and cottage that completely met our expectations and needs."

  Well equipped and comfotable furnished.

  Thank -you so much Dr P for taking the time to leave such a positive review, we really do appreciate it , it makes everyone's effort more worthwhile.Thank-you again, kind regards, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jun 2024

• "We have just returned from a 10 night stay at this gem of a cottage."

  It is in the small village of Troutbeck we had lovely views of the hills and a really nice garden to sit in. We watched the local sheep farmer drive his sheep up the lane twice while we were there to new pasture the baby lambs were a wonderful sight. The cottage was spotlessly clean very well equipped our friend had the bedroom with the bathroom next door and we had the en suite room the beds were so comfortable. car parking space good with gate to close off the road. You must be very picky if you find fault with this property and if and when we return to the lakes with our friend we would stay here again. very well situated for Windemere Ambleside and Bowness but also good for getting out and about to lots of places. one of the best cottages we have had Thank You to the owners.

  Dear Mrs W, our apologies for the delay in replying to your brilliant feedback, we are currently on holiday , with intermittent signal.Thank-you very much for your kind words, they are most appreciated and really do make a difference.Your kind of feedback inspires us to improve further, thank-you so much and we hope to see you soon, kind regards, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★May 2024

• "Although it was not listed as being provided, a basket of kindling and logs upon arrival (included in the cost of the cottage) would have been extremely welcomed."

  Upon arrival at 4pm, the cottage was COLD and the only heating available downstairs was two electric heaters which were insufficient to heat the home that first night. Seems like another cottage which has gone up significantly since Covid while cutting back on some basic comforts. Shame…

  Dear Mr W, thank-you so much for rating our cottage 94 out of 100, it is much appreciated, we do care and we do work really hard to help our guests enjoy the cottage.Just by way of explanation if we may,to put your mind at ease, we do provide kindling / logs and lighters from the 1st October to the 30th April, which is 7 months out of the 12 ,which we consider is much more than reasonable, it seems that you must have been unlucky with the weather. For example, my wife and I followed you in on Friday just past, to find both downstairs heaters on but it was 20C outside and not needed at all.The beauty of the lakes, we think, and most definitely not just another cottage cutting back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Don4.7★May 2024

• "A lovely cosy cottage which was ideal for family to stay in whilst we all got together for Christmas in the village."

  Easy walk to the local and good walking from the front door when it stopped raining!

  thank-you for your kind comments Ms F, we are very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us, kind regards, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Dec 2023

• "All as expected in general."

  “Welcome pack” was disappointing only because there was a single packet of biscuits which were broken and only one chocolate sachet for a cottage for four. No fresh milk. However, the tea bags were very welcome as I’d forgotten mine. Hunted around for a welcome note which was eventually found in the middle of a concertina file with instructions on the appliances. Could have been a little more friendly and signed by actual names instead of “the owners”. Apart from these trivialities which were more poignant after a nightmare on the M6, a 200 mile journey and a horrible stressful week at work. A fabulous cottage with a beautiful outlook of the fells. Quiet and isolated. Ideal for walkers. No public buses on this little road which we found out for ourselves. We had a good car so not an issue. Glad I used initiative to bring my own shower mats for safety. Talking of safety, not that I would have used them, but two cast iron casserole pans were located on the top shelf which would have been impossible to handle and reach without steps (available in the cupboard). All the usual kitchen equipment was plentiful. Make sure you book a table at the Queen’s Head in advance of your arrival if you’re planning on going out for a local hot meal when you get there after driving 200 miles, as me and my 86 year old mother were refused a table for two at five thirty pm as it would have been full by six according to the landlady. Fair enough. Booked for Sunday lunch which didn’t disappoint. Super comfortable cottage and beautifully decorated and furnished.

  Dear Ms W, thank-you so much for scoring our cottage 94 out of 100.We will work hard to improve further.It was very kind of you to consider Applethwaite a " fabulous cottage with a beautiful outlook of the fells,..... super comfortable and beautifully decorated ", thanks again, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Sep 2023

• "We had a wonderful week in Applethwaite cottage,brilliant walks from your front door."

  Great tea room just up the road. The cottage was very well decorated and cosy, we will definitely stay here again. Only negative if there was one of the neighbours parked just outside the gate, which with the entrance being a bit tricky made it more difficult. So possible a no parking sign there may help. There was ample free parking with in the drive so didn't see the need for that.

  Thank-you Mrs G for your very kind comments, we are so pleased that you enjoyed the cottage as much as we do and look forward to welcoming you back in the future, kind regards, H & G Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trudi5.0★Sep 2023

• "Had a lovely stay in Applethwaite cottage."

  Cottage was clean, well equipped and the location was beautiful with lovely views over the rolling hills. We loved the area and there were so many things to do within 30 mins drive. Loved it so much we will definitely return in the future. Thanks.

  Thank-you so much Mr K for your kind comments.They will inspire us to further improve our guests experience and we look forward to welcoming you back to Applethwaite .Our sincere thanks, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Sep 2023

• "We left feeling very positive about our stay at Applethwaite Cottage and have already recommended to our family."

  Only issue we had was the waste. The majority of what we generated was recycling which all ended up in the landfill bin. We couldn't find any recycling bins at the cottage but we saw them all down the street which didn't make sense. If there were instructions regarding this then we missed them and we apologise.

  Thank-you for your positive feedback Mr D. and recommendations to others. With regard to waste disposal, there is a notice in the kitchen explaining that Cumbria Waste collect the waste bins early Monday mornings and so we kindly ask guests to leave the bins outside the gate ,roadside, Sunday evening. The same notice explains that there is no need to separate re-cyclables as Cumbria waste do this at their depot.I hope this helps, the owners Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew3.8★Aug 2023

• "Beautifully presented cottage with everything you need and more to make your holiday perfect."

  The view from the garden was amazing and the location perfect! We highly recommend this cottage for a small family or a couple. We have no negative feedback at all

  Thank-you so much for taking the time to write and publish your kind comments Mr K, they are very much appreciated and will inspire us to improve further.We hope to welcome you back soon, best wishes Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2023

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful location."

  The cottage had everything we needed. We would definitely return and recommend to family and friends.

  Thank you for your kind comments Mrs T, they are very much appreciated. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jul 2023

• "A lovely cottage, with a warm and cosy feel to it."

  Also lots of cooking utensils and beautifully decorated.

  Thank you Mrs W for your kind comments, they are very much appreciated and they really can, and do, make a difference to our bookings. It is appreciated so much, thanks again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Apr 2023

• "Property as described."

  Clean and comfortable - Excellent location: splendid views from property and well placed for exploring surrounding area. Plan to return next year.

  Reviewed by Ken4.4★Sep 2022

• "This was easily the best holiday rental cottage I've stayed in."

  The standard of fittings and furnishings was of the highest quality. It was warm and comfortable and in an excellent location. I have previously stayed at this property many times some 40 years ago and the current owners have certainly put considerable effort into making it and enjoyable experience for visitors. I have no negatives to report at all.

  Thank-you very much for your kind comments Mr C, they are greatly appreciated.We hope to see you again in the near future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2022

• "Noise from drystone walking was not a problem luckily."

  Neither was traffic a problem considering how close we were to the road. Peaceful location. More worktop space needed in kitchen catering for family of 4 even though we dined out occasionally. Twin beds in second bedroom would have been better than a double. Higher powered showers would have also been nice and second TV in bedroom with en-suite. Otherwise location idyllic and closeness to Mortal Man a bonus.

  Reviewed by Beverley4.1★Jul 2022

• "Very pleased with the property."

  Would have liked shelving in en-suite for toiletries. Drain plugs needed cleaned, other peoples hair in them. Parking tight if normal or large car, not helped by another cottage using 2 cars and 2 spaces. Fortunately it worked out okay

  Reviewed by Gordon4.7★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage with lots of walks from door didn't yous car for the week"

  Reviewed by William4.7★Apr 2022

• "Ideally situated in a super little village with easy access to the surrounding delightful countryside and places to eat."

  The cottage was perfect for our needs and would suit those seeking a quality break. Everything was top class.

  Reviewed by Garry5.0★Feb 2022

• "We had a lovely week at this cottage , the views are outstanding ,everything you ..."

  We had a lovely week at this cottage , the views are outstanding ,everything you could possibly need is at the cottage , can’t wait to come back again

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jul 2021

• "We have had a great stay in the cottage."

  It is in an excellent location with plenty of walks on the doorstep. The cottage in beautiful, very happy here. Think I could happily retire here. We loved having the log burner on in the evenings, even though it was August! Loved the new garden with a perfect view.

  Mrs DAug 2019

• "Had a wonderful week in a beautiful cottage - you have thought of everything."

  Excellent location, beautiful walks and scenery. Thank you - will definitely be back.

  Mrs JJul 2019

• "A lovely cosy little cottage perfect for four of us to have a family break away."

  Very accessible for one of our party taking part in the great north swim and lots of lovely walks of the surrounding area from the house. Beautiful views and a very cosy fire! Would love to visit again!

  Mrs JJun 2019

• "We have had a lovely stay in Applethwiate Cottage."

  It is a great location for doing long walks. We have enjoyed the log burner and it has been on almost every night. We hope to come back soon. thank you.

  Mr CMay 2019

• "As we approached Applethwaite Cottage we knew we were in for a treat."

  It didn't disappoint. What a gem, just what we needed to relax and unwind. What a view too! It really felt like home with all the mod cons and tasteful interior. Great walks or relaxing in front of the log burner. We'e had a great time and will definitely be coming back.

  TinaFeb 2019

• "I would like to say how much we enjoyed not only the amazing location but the high standard in which we found the cottage - everything was fabulous from the furnishings and bathrooms - spotless - even had wi fi so we could stay in touch if we needed."

  It's perfect for 4 people in a central location for Ambleside and Windemere and we were also able to find a few walks locally without the need to drive - a welcome relief on a bank holiday ...We could also walk to 2 great local pubs for food and a well earned drink so we didn't mess up the kitchen too much- and with the weather even managed to have breakfast outside for 2 mornings with a great view of the valley opposite. I just wish we could always book the cottage and the weather!

  Mr HeyMay 2018

• "A real gem of a property in a lovely area."

  Tastefully decorated with all the modern up to date conveniences but still retaining its cottage charm. The beds are really comfortable, and the stylish soft furnishings made this an excellent place to stay. We will certainly return in the future.

  Ms ParsonsNov -0001

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