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"Well equipped overall though a few things are missing in the kitchen, given that up to 5 people could stay there (chopping board, bigger pots and pans, more plates, an oven dish… also scissors!"
). Soap holder in the shower is broken. Hot water failed three times during our stay, requiring a boiler restart – this needs looking at (message was something like “pump fault, water shortage”).
Reviewed by JonathanJun 2022
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"Lovely cottage, really warming and homely."
It was the perfect size for what we needed and the garden was lovely too. There were a few utensils and bits that the kitchen didn’t have that would have helped us for cooking but other than that we loved it and would definitely consider staying again.
Reviewed by JonathanMay 2022
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"The property was everything we needed and more."
We stayed as we were attending a wedding locally. It was very comfortable and plenty of space for 4 adults and a toddler. Thank you to the owners for the home comforts down to playing cards and small mirror ( for checking back of wedding hair). We would love to come back and explore the beautiful area
Reviewed by EmmaMar 2022
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"We really enjoyed our stay here."
House was excellent.
Only small niggle was that we couldn’t find any guidance on the oven and dishwasher functions (as the symbols on the machines had been rubbed off due to lots of past usage).
Reviewed by RichardDec 2021
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"From booking the holiday to leaving the property, using Sykes was painless and easy."
Regular email updates made it simple to check in and out and and had all the other necessary information to make it a comfortable stay
The cottage as beautifully kept and in a lovely locating very close to all the amenities that Ambleside has to offer.
Reviewed by PaulSep 2021
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"Well placed accommodation for access to Lake District attractions and well ..."
Well placed accommodation for access to Lake District attractions and well equipped house
One or two minor house keeping points left with owner - none of which have affected our holiday
Reviewed by TeresaSep 2021
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"Lovely cottage which was clean and comfortable."
The area is beautiful with lots to do for families.
Reviewed by FrancesAug 2021
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"The property was generally excellent and with a few improvements, it would be perfect -
The beds were all very old and uncomfortable."
All the matresses were in dire need of replacement to something more comfortable. This impacted a good nights sleep for everyone.
Although a property for 5 people, there was not enough knifes/forks/spoons/plates etc - there probably was once in the past but since breakages occur - some hadn't been replaced.
The Wifi was woefully slow, but worked for basic needs.
Reviewed by ChrisJul 2021
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"There were some minor issues such as certain lights not working ,draws in sideboards broken a lack of certain kitchen ware and it was unclear if there were to be 5 people staying how room could be made in the dining area to accomodate everybody."
Reviewed by RobinJun 2021
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"Fantastic location, just far enough away from Ambleside."
Reviewed by TonyJun 2021
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"CUTLERY AND POTTERY NEEDS UPDATING
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CUTLERY AND POTTERY NEEDS UPDATING
NO CUPS OR SAUCERS JUST AN ASORTMENT OF MUGS
NEEDS LARGER DOUBLE BEDS
VERY CLEAN
WILL NOT BOOK AGAIN AS CURRENT COST OF RENT DOES NOT JUSIFY
Reviewed by PeterJun 2021
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"An excellent base and an excellent cottage, very clean and tidy."
Slightly away from Ambleside which was nice and peaceful but close enough if you needed anything. Only one small issue was the broken peeler in the draw, but that just needed a replacement. Overall an excellent break
Reviewed by PaulApr 2021
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"We cannot recommend this cottage as it had not been cleaned to a satisfactory standard, especially bearing in mind Covid-19."
Four adults from our group spent the first two hours remedying the situation. The following points are just some of the problems we encountered. The kitchen lacked the expected cleanliness; the fridge had food remnants on the shelves and there was mould growing on one of them, the microwave had food splatters on the inside, there were food crumbs, etc. on work tops and the oven was covered in burnt food residues. Both the wet room and shower had pink and black moulds growing on the shower heads and in several other areas. The child’s cot was stained and dirty. Many contact surfaces (e.g. the bannisters) felt sticky and grimy and there was clumps of hair on the lounge carpet. Although the cottage sleeps five, there are only four dining chairs. We numbered five adults, plus a toddler using a booster seat. The TV was not connected to the outside Freeview cable. Following the thunderstorm, the Wifi did not work and a password was not provided to remedy the problem.
Reviewed by RitaAug 2020
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"Really nice cottage, in a great location for Lake Windermere and the ghylls, fells, tarns and peaks around Ambleside, and beyond."
Super quiet and well appointed. Underfloor heating in the main bathroom was very special too :-)
Reviewed by IanJul 2020
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"Lovely little cottage in excellent location."
Felt like a home away from home ! Xx
Reviewed by TraceyJul 2020
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"Lovely accommodation, felt at home as soon as we walked in the door."
The cleanliness was impeccable and the cottage just oozed comfort. Beautiful area and lovely garden. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by ElizabethOct 2019
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"The cottage was so cosy and clean, situated in a very peaceful neighbourhood and close to many sights."
It looked even better than in the pictures! There was roomy parking space, which was such a relief! The kitchen has every utensil you would need. There were plenty of maps and leaflets, as well as board games. The rooms were great, everything was so tidy and the finishing touches made it very homely. Only thing that we would have liked was more toilet paper as there were only two rolls provided for three nights and four people. Other than that, we had such an enjoyable stay - thank you so much!
Reviewed by QuyenSep 2019
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"A real home from home."
The location was good for access to many of the National Park's many features.
We were able to sit in the garden to eat supper. So peaceful.
Reviewed by LolaAug 2019
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"The shower was blocked so was unusable until we rang to get it fixed."
The cleanliness of the property was below expectations: there were nail clippings on the carpet and a used sanitary towel in one of the bedrooms. The wood burning stove hadn't been swept out and theŕe were socks etc in some of the drawers upstairs. Also the cleaner had left the cleaning sponges in the middle of the kitchen and had forgotten her coat.
Reviewed by JamesAug 2019
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"Had an amazing week."
The cottage is fantastic and we will definitely be recommending it to our friends and family
Reviewed by SeanJun 2019
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"It was a lovely house, spotlessly clean, very comfy beds and everything needed for a relaxing stay, including lots of games in the cupboard for the rainy days."
Highly recommended
Reviewed by ColinJun 2019
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"Great location and lovely cottage for a family to stay in."
Beautiful garden for children to play in and terrace to relax on. Could just do with a few more essentials eg hand soap and logs.
Reviewed by FionaMay 2019
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"My husband had to move everything in the shed as soon as we got there to get our Mountain Bikes in ( not designated bike storage but shed full of BBQ, lawn mower, chairs, old white goods etc ) The kitchen could have been a lot cleaner, oven and extractor fan were really greasy."
The cottage was in a great location, not far from loads of attractions and really quiet despite having a few neighbours.
Reviewed by KirstyAug 2018
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"Bike storage was a bit short on space - if that was meant to be the small outhouse, it had chairs and BBQ etc in leaving no room for our bikes."
Wasn't a problem in our case as they just stayed in the cars.
Reviewed by PeterMay 2018
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"Lovely cottage , suited us so well ( 2 couple with 4 year old child )."
Perfect location, close to Windermere and Ambleside but tranquil
and offering all amenities .
Reviewed by AnneMay 2018
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"The cottage was really well equipped."
Everything you could think of was there in the kitchen, and the house was a good size for our family of 5. It was also in a great position to explore the area.
Amazing powerful shower, log fire and a big garden all brilliant things about the cottage. Already looking at dates next year to go back. Also, all Sykes staff so kind and helpful whenever I rang the office.
Reviewed by StephanieApr 2018
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"This was a truly lovely cottage."
We spent four days here in a very snowy February. Convenient for the whole of the Lake District and some lovely walks around the local area. We have used Sykes regularly and have never been disappointed. The cottage was lovely and clean, bedding and towels were lovely and fresh. The only negative was the starter kit for the log burner. We've stayed in a few cottages with log burners and there is always a basket with logs, kindling etc on the hearth to start you off. There was nothing when we arrived so we looked in the information booklet again nothing. Eventually we found a key in the utility room for the shed and in there we found a box with 3 logs and some tongs and a couple of brushes and little shovels. It's just as well that we had taken note of the weather and brought some extra logs and kindling with us otherwise we would have struggled to light the logs that had been left for us. It wasn't the end of the world as there is central heating but if its included in your price then it should be there. Apart from this everything else was excellent.
Reviewed by ClareFeb 2018
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"The holiday was quite relaxing."
However due to the location at the top of quite a steep incline maybe not suitable for the elderly .
Reviewed by ChristopherJun 2017
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"This was my first booking with Skyes, it took me a while to find what I was looking for, but I was glad I did a longer search."
Thompson cottage is so warm and cosy has soon as you open the door, it is clean and has everything you need, full kitchen, washing machine and dryer, games, films etc.
We had awful weather so couldn't make use of the garden, the cottage was warm so we didn't use the fire bet its cosy with that lit. My daughter came with her baby and we made use of the travel cot. It was great to have us all together.
This is a cottage people need to stay in and there's parking for two cars, BRILL
Reviewed by SusanSep 2016