Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Kendal

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What our customers say about their holidays

• Allan - Verified booking

  Kentmere Fell Views holiday cottage is set at the end of a quite valley, lovely views.

  The cottage is reached down a 4 mile single track road that is not for the faint hearted, very few of the locals are inclined to back up so allow plenty of time for the trip. The tractors go very fast. On arrival the porch was dirty and dusty. We found several unserviceable items including one of the 2 hobs in the main kitchen (owner aware but not fixed) there are another 2 in the “small kitchen”. Having to use the 3 available hobs over 2 kitchens to cook the same thing in 2 pans did not make meals a family dining experience. It is also a safety risk moving between kitchens with hot pans. Noting it is a 6 person property induction pans big enough to cook for 6 would be useful addition. Be aware the “fan Oven” icon on the dial was the defrost setting. There is nowhere to store groceries in the main kitchen. The oven in the small kitchen made a terrible noise, also note the “fan Oven” icon on the dial was the defrost setting (no instruction book available). The downstairs shower/toilet door does not close from the outside, a hygiene issue at it is the only door between the 2 kitchens and you have to walk past it when using the other hobs. With the induction hob in the main kitchen needing induction pans. The pans were mixed up between the 2 kitchens. Very small kitchen can use conventional pans. The general level of cleanliness was poor, dust and debris in main rooms particularly around the bottom of the fridge/freezer and cookers. The “rustic” table had mouldy food in the cracks (hygiene issue). We could not use the main oven because it was filthy and had the most awful smell. The Information pack was in poor condition, loose and dirty pages. It would be a good idea to print out new sheets and laminate. Especially after Covid. In the information age it could be made available along with all manuals online, e.g. a Dropbox folder, you could then view before arrival. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/jw2b3r3mwujyrdzcfjui7/ADPGqTeLKUHk8NJOexZnqD8?rlkey=ldmwb566rul780bgqbnvn0sa6&st=7g6fmt37&dl=0 We arrived on the Sunday, informed Lakelovers the owner of the problems, cleaners came on Tuesday to clean the oven. Tradesmen came on the Wednesday to look at the oven in the small kitchen. My Granddaughters are 12 and 7. It was not a pleasant experience to witness cleaners and tradesmen coming in twice. Indeed, seeing the state of the oven and the smell. We did take photos of all the issues. We went out to eat. We would not recommend; the owner was more interested in what we paid than the issues. Lakelovers informed us the owner was aware of the hotplate not working. Lakelovers and the owner have been informed and hopefully will address all the issues for future guests.

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• Julie - Verified booking

  Lovely property in an ideal location, majority of it was excellent, everything you need in the kitchen comfortable beds and nice bathrooms, which is most important.

  Nice cottage lounge, which i never used as out all day, and evenings we went to bed after cooking evening meals as we were shattered after long walking days. Cottage always felt warm and cosy. We did have a couple of niggles but this would not stop us from staying again, as issues which can be easily put right. These included a hoover that did not work, my husband had to clear the blocked tube, clean filter, empty full canister of dirt and unravel hair and dirt wrapped around brushes, however it still did not pickup and we resorted to a sweeping brush. Some cooking utensils and pan in oven we had to wash before use as thick with grease and food residue, downstairs loo under seat was stained and not clean, unit tops under chopping boards full of crumbs, so I completely wiped unit tops down. Corners in rooms had small webs so i did sweep a few corners. Just general cleanling routine of cleaners needs addressing, nothing detrimental to the accommodation and we would return. The front door lock needs some attention as very difficult to unlock from inside, i think the door has just swollen in wet weather. There is a washer-dryer that takes a small load 4kg, but takes an age to dry, there is however an airer which we used and placed in front porch and washing dried while we were out. Did not like the table top ironing board, would have preferred a stand alone type. There was a dishwasher which we never used. There are several high steps or a steep slope to access the cottage but if you have no struggle walking, again this would not be a problem, but worth considering if you struggle. No problem for young families. Parking is in a layby on a quiet back road, front road is busy and fast, this was not a problem for us, we supervised 2 dogs when let out for a wee but garden not suitable for young children. I would definitely recommend as a nice place to stay, just sort the cleaners please, who appear only to be doing a ‘what they see’ clean. I would have given 5 star if cleaning had been better.

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• Allison - Verified booking

  Lovely, very clean cottage in a quiet location.

  The kitchen was well equipped with good sized fridge/freezer. Cute little garden which we sat out in lots. You don't have a view from the garden, which is a shame as the plants/ bushes obscure it but very pretty to sit in. There is a drive way between the cottage door and the garden leading to the other two cottages, these are residential and the neighbours were very nice (telling is about walks for our dog, we aren't walkers just enjoy ambles around, so perfect for us) and hardly used the drive. Walk to the bottom of the drive and there is a public footpath along the stream leading to the main road and the pub on there. We walked up once or twice and sat out for a drink and meal. The Wheatsheaf at Brigsteer was lovely for a meal too and dog friendly. The cottage is well placed for exploring the area. The ferry from Bowness to Ambleside was good with lots of information as you travel up and back. Would we come back again and recommend- definitely! We really enjoyed our stay thank you. Just one tiny negative - the wifi didn't reach all areas of the cottage and garden (old cottage with thick walls) and we had problems with phone signal - vodaphone. So had to go back in doors from the garden, or downstairs to use wifi. I did enjoy having phone free time and it was signal problems too but it did make it a bit harder to plan days out, set maps for routes, keep in touch with family etc Would it stop us going ago - no, it was only a minor inconvenience.

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• Ian - Verified booking

  The location and views from the cottage are stunning.

  The walking from the cottage is breath-taking. As per previous reviews the cottage is a little chilly and could do with a heating upgrade, it would be nice as well for logs and kindling to be made available, its only £10-£15 from local shop. The lighting throughout the cottage is dismal and with 2-3 bulbs not working makes it worse. Lounge and bedroom lamp?? The cooking arrangements need clarification as there are induction pans but in the instructions its convection pans only?? The property folder with instructions would be better presented either in a wallet or bound, loose sheets of paper seem very cheap and unprofessional?? You need to know that the shower only starts if laid in the shower tray for 10 seconds and the water may be turned off at the mains in the downstairs bathroom. Only two toilet rolls so if you're more than two be prepared? Generally a nice cottage but with a little investment in light & heating would be a 10/10 property. PS lovely neighbours.

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• Rachel - Verified booking

  We had a lovely stay at 1 Sunny Point cottage over New Year - such a lovely place that’s been refurbished really well.

  We didn’t have the best weather whilst there, but as we had our dog with us we still got out every day for walks - coming home to the cosy surroundings, especially the underfloor heating and fireplace, meant we soon warmed up! We also loved the fact that the kitchen was so well stocked in terms of utensils, pans, ovenware etc - really felt like a home from home and made it easy to prep meals of an evening. Location was great - close to Kendal, Bowness and Windermere for supermarkets (we love a Booths!) and other shops, but in a quiet little hamlet that meant you benefited from the peaceful surroundings. Parking was no issue - the lay by directly behind the house always had space. The cottage is on a main road, but it’s not very busy at all so this didn’t detract for us. Would love to go back and highly recommend!

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