Guests say
The Old Stables in Carlisle offers a peaceful and picturesque setting ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. Guests appreciate the comfortable bedding, secure garden for pets, and the property's proximity to walking trails and local amenities. While some find the cottage and its location charming, others suggest improvements in cleanliness, equipment, and maintenance.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including cobwebs, hair, and a need for more thorough cleaning, especially considering pet-friendly accommodation. However, one review praises the property's tidiness.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and access to local walks and amenities. It is described as a perfect getaway for both relaxation and outdoor activities.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the setting cosy. However, some mention the kitchen chairs being too high and the dining area not being suitable for larger groups, slightly affecting the comfort level.
The property is well-equipped according to some guests, but others report issues with the shower, wifi, and a need for more crockery. The fridge freezer is noted as old and in need of replacement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
A charming cottage of historic and literary interest, decorated and furnished throughout by an interior designer..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, CD Player, DAB Radio, Gas Fire
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, fuel and bed linen provided. Cot and highchair available.. Outside there is a landscaped lawn area and patio leading to open woodland. Private parking for 4 cars.. The Old Stables is situated in the quiet hamlet of High Ireby in the peaceful Northern Fells, but within easy reach of the market towns of Keswick and Cockermouth, Carlisle and the Solway Firth.
The cottage is furnished to a high standard whilst retaining many of its original period features. The property is set in extensive grounds including woodlands and has a private garden with stunning views over the Uldale Fells. The gardens are continuous with the grounds of Ireby Grange Estate and there are no defining borders as a result. Guests are free to walk around the Estate which also includes Binsey Fell. The garden area is a haven for wildlife and the property is ideally placed to walk and explore. There is easy access to Binsey Fell and many other walking opportunities from the door. This property is of strong literary and historic interest. Hugh Walpole based his novels ’Herries Chronicles’ here. Shop and restaurant 6 miles. Pub 1 mile.
The Old Stables can be booked together with Laundry Cottage (ref 119106) to accommodate up to 11 guests.
Towels are not included.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (11)
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Mikael
Excellent location for while we worked up on the Peatland at Wythop. Team really liked the accommodation. Thank you!
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Confirmed Guest
Beautiful location and property but badly let down by standard of equipment and cleanliness. No real dining area only breakfast bar which we coped with only being three of us but would not be comfortable for five. Shower not working and outlet blocked. Furniture should be moved when cleaning as when we moved a chair to retrieve an object that had been dropped it was hair and cobwebs which had been there a good while. If a property takes dogs then I feel cleaning is paramount.
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Phil
Lovely cottage in very peaceful area. Secure garden for my dog. Great location for walking northern Lakeland mountains. Great pub at basenthwaite.