Holiday Cottages In The North West

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Sandra - Verified booking

  When we first arrived, the entrance to the driveway was tight for the size of car we have - this was more of a problem when reversing back down the drive - especially in the dark.

  Side motion lights on the lower walls of the driveway would be a great help - as would a white line opposite the entrance to stop people parking there, enabling an easier turn on the road, the street lights are poor & the telegraph pole at the bottom doesn’t help at all as you can barely see it at night. The drop off the drive on the offside if you don’t drive back into the neighbours area near the garage to straighten up is quite substantial. The glass panelled doors don’t all open fully on the inner walls & most open up onto a radiator (front room) or side unit (back door) resulting in a nervous reverberation as they swing open. The beds are VERY soft, if you like support in your mattress, this isn’t the place for you. My room was set as a twin, not the zip link double expected & mentioned. My main concern & complaint though is the kitchen. As a chef, it doesn’t really flow well, although that’s a personal thing. The lack of lighting towards the back door is an issue at night as it’s very gloomy, but the dangerous thing & 1 that REALLY needs addressing ASAP is the location of the microwave. It’s not on the left as in the pictures shown, it’s been mounted (and this is very concerning & an accident waiting to happen) above a hot plate & solid top above the range - on a metal bracket & shelf around 4.5 - 5ft in the air on the wall. You have to lean over the range to reach it. The metal base protrudes from under the microwave around 3inches & is at the perfect height to burn your forearms whilst removing whatever you’ve heated up (at approx head height for me & too high for my parent & sister) thus potentially scalding yourself & others around you as the shock of the burn from the metal makes you jump back in pain, should you use either of the hot plates / solid top or even top oven situated directly under it - this surely hasn’t been safety checked correctly. We enjoyed the stay in Grange as the location was great - however, we won’t be retuning to this property due to the above issues.

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• Jennie - Verified booking

  What a lovely cottage with plenty of room for the whole family.

  We met the owner as we arrived slightly early and she was really friendly and helpful. The cottage was spotlessly clean, full of character and charm. The outside was very pretty with plenty of space to park both cars right by the front door. The garden is contained via low walls and a gate - great for dogs or young children.The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, spotless oven, microwave and lovely to have such a big freezer separate from the fridge. The sitting room was spacious and comfortable with a freeview tv setup. The three bedrooms were clean and pretty - the front bedroom with ensuite shower was particularly light and airy which was helpful as one of our group has very limited sight. The family bathroom was clean and modern with a large good quality shower (although I recommend working out how to turn it on to get hot water before turning it on or you will end up rather chilly - turn the dial round to 3 o'clock). In terms of location, we found it perfect as a real country escape in stunning countryside. There was a very quiet road outside while being only a short drive into the nearby town with all the usual amenities such as supermarket, chemist etc. as well as being surrounded by fabulous walks. Loved the area and would definitely recommend this cottage. We plan to come back!

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• Amatul G - Verified booking

  Firstly I would like to say we really enjoyed our stay the property was beautifully furnished with an impeccable taste and all bedding,towels etc were of excellent quality.

  The good quality hand wash and toiletries were an additional touch which was appreciated. We enjoyed the snacks and tea/coffee etc which were left to welcome us. However we had a few issues when compared to our other holiday breaks in the uk; Their wasn’t a detailed welcome pack containing information/instructions for operating the central heating or for the fire in the sitting room. The water pressure in the showers is not very good. The main bathroom has no window blind and that is an issue as the window is not frosted. The kitchen did not have a long handled brush, dustpan &brush for general cleaning. The plinth under the kitchen units keeps falling when you open the dishwasher which was something we had to be careful with to avoid it falling on our toes. For some reason there were two greasy roasting tins in the cupboard and one chipped drinking glass. A mat at the entrance would mean we had somewhere to wipe our feet and the floor can be kept clean especially when faced with rainy weather. Lastly the WiFi connection was not very good. Just some points which if rectified would definitely give the property 5 stars.

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• Jacqueline - Verified booking

  Great place to stay in the Southern Lakes, lots to see and do, very much liked Grange as a place, Promenade was beautiful.

  Property pretty much as described, plenty room for us 3 adults and a dog, but feel that the lounge sitting area, and the kitchen, would be a stretch for 6 guests. Compared to other properties we have stayed, kitchen was quite basic but we managed with what we had for the three of us, and great range cooker. Only thing we didn't have was a plug that fitted for the bath upstairs! The location of the property is up a hill, and my two family members were unable to walk up this due to health issues/age, so as the solo driver I needed to take the car when we were exploring even in Grange, parking is all paid even for Blue Badge holders unless you snag an on street slot. Great for dog walking, even with the wooded walk and community orchard right on your doorstep for our older dog and the Prom also. Not quite fit or young enough for the over the hill to Cartmel walk! Garden itself is safe for larger dogs, but wee ones may be able to get out under the gate. Overall, I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again or to recommend it to others. Perfect location and fab view over the Sands. Thank you

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• Sue - Verified booking

  Our holiday, staying in Beckside Cottage has been one of our best.

  On arrival we were delighted to walk into a warm kitchen and the first thing that we saw was a huge WELCOME sign on the shelf. We appreciated the owner’s visit next morning, to make sure everything was okay, and that we had everything we needed. Our stay was in March so the warmth of this cottage was much appreciated. There was a lovely log burner in the sitting room which we never needed to light. Beckside is comfortably furnished with all facilities that we needed. There is no dishwasher but we never use one anyway!! The beds were clean and very comfortable. We had taken our own pillows due to Covid. The garden is enclosed and on the edge of woodland. We put bird food out which encouraged birds to come to the wall. A bird table might be a good addition. Walking in the area is good with fabulous views from the tops. Kirkby Lonsdale, three miles away, is a lovely little town with many interesting historic features, individual shops, a couple of dog friendly cafes, and a weekly market. Don’t miss the ice cream shop!

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