Guests say
All Saints View is a quaint cottage in Cockermouth with a convenient location and comfortable bedding, offering good value for money. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, the tidy outside space, and the added benefit of a roof terrace. While some guests have highlighted areas for improvement, many have enjoyed their stay and would return.
Reviews indicate that cleanliness is inconsistent, with some guests finding the property adequately clean and others noting issues such as dirt under the sofa, a musty smell, and a lack of deep cleaning. The presence of cobwebs and a smell from the drains were also mentioned.
The property is well-located in the middle of the town, with easy access to local amenities. However, parking issues and the proximity to a busy road have been noted as drawbacks by some guests.
Guests have found the beds comfortable and the living spaces adequate for a short break. However, steep stairs and issues with central heating pressure have been mentioned as detractors from the overall comfort.
Facilities such as the kitchen and bedding are generally appreciated, but guests have reported maintenance issues like a mouldy bathroom, wobbly toilet, and the need for better quality kitchenware. The slow oven and non-usable log burner are also points of concern.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner or management. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Offering a couple a wonderful retreat to get away to in the northern Lakes is this lovely cottage, All Saints View, in the small market town of Cockermouth. Close to Bassenthwaite Lake and not far from Keswick, this calm town is less of a tourist spot and more of a hidden gem, with its own streets steeped in history and heritage to discover. The ground floor of the property begins with the living room/diner where you can serve up a romantic breakfast for your other half, and come back from a long walk to the comfort of the sitting area and the TV. The kitchen has all you need for a self-catered stay, and completing the ground floor is bathroom. Once up the steep cottage stairs, come to the king-size bedroom here, with a decorative metal bed frame paired well with the classic cottage features, like the now decorative fireplace. From the landing head through the patio doors and onto the first-floor balcony terrace overlooking the church and the graveyard, a scenic and serene spot to wind down whatever time of day. Step out onto the streets of Cockermouth and discover what this pretty town has to offer; among the local shops and quaint country pubs, you can also find a piece of history, with Cockermouth being the birthplace of William Wordsworth and his sister Dorothy, their Georgian family home is now owned by the National Trust and offers an insight into what life was like in the 1770s for all those who lived there. Head over to Bassenthwaite Lake for a picturesque walk along the waters, with walks and trails accessed on the eastern side. On the shores of Bassenthwaite is The Lakes Distillery, a wonderful distillery in a renovated Victorian farmstead, offering tours and tastings for visitors, it's a perfect couples activity. The Lake District Wildlife Park is home to an array of animals including zebras, lemurs, otters and many more all within the beautiful Lakes setting. Nearby peaks and fells include Grisedale Pike, Grasmoor, Mellbreak and Watch Hill, so walkers can delight in an epic choice of routes and trails. Spend a peaceful break in the northern Lakes with your loved one at All Saints View.
Cockermouth is a small town settled in the north-west of the Lake District and is famous for being the birthplace of William Wordsworth and Fletcher Christian. A good selection of shops can be found within the town along with pubs and restaurants. The River Derwent and River Cocker meet in the town, with the Derwent carrying on to Bassenthwaite Lake nearby. The Lake District Wildlife park is a great day out for all ages, while adults will enjoy a trip to The Lakes Distillery to see the making of whisky, gin and vodka.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom.
Ground-floor bathroom with shower over bath, basin and WC.
Kitchen.Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, small freezer, TV .
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Living room/diner.
First-floor balcony
TV .
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking area across the road.
First-floor balcony with seating overlooking church and graveyard.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Reviews (14)
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Hywel
Roof terrace overlooking churchyard. Equipped with many utensils, cleaning products, etc. What's bad: Unfortunately the kitchen sink does indeed emit quite a persistent and pungent smell, indicating some sort of drainage issue.
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Ann
The property is advertised as dog friendly but it most certainly isnt. The pavement outside is so narrow and is on a busy main road so makes it difficult to get a dog out on a lead. The back yard is dirty and unkempt and the back gate is rotted away at the bottom leaving a big hole for a dog to escape under. The top of the gate is held on with a flimsy piece of wire so no security either. This gate should be replaced before it falls off and injures somebody. The property smells musty generally and is much smaller than it looks on the photos. It needs a good deep clean and freshening up. There is a log burner in the lounge with 'Do not use ' on it and the rug needs a good shampoo. The stairs described as very steep were much worse than I thought with hardly any tread to step on, a definite slipping hazard. Upstairs the bedroom is tiny and unwelcoming with poor quality bedding and towels that should be replaced giving a gloomy impression. The kitchen is no more than a corridor with cupboards on one side. The promised fridge freezer is a very small fridge, no freezer, misadvertising, and the microwave is hidden in a cupboard. There are notes left everywhere with what not to do, nothing helpful. The worse thing about the property and the reason I could not stay there, was the bathroom. As soon as you walk in there is a terrible gut wrenching stench of what I presume are very bad drains, it made me feel sick so surely is a hazard to health Also there wasnt even a roll of toilet paper. I spent a lot of money on this holiday and am hoping Sykes will make some refund to me for not being able to stay there. Also I am hoping a representative from Sykes cottages will visit this property and verify all I have said is true. If you are thinking about booking this property I urge you to think again and not lose a holiday like I did.
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Nicole
Nothing was done to remedy this. The upholstery, carpets and cupboards smell stale, this was covered by air freshener after I raised the issue and nothing was actually cleaned. Soap not refilled in the bathroom. Toilet roll not replenished on the holder. Rubbish left in the bin. Windows very dirty, this is caused by the road very close outside but simply requires frequent cleaning to maintain properly. Very poor level of basic housekeeping. Communication very bad, I have rang three times to never have my calls returned as promised or a solution offered. I assume this was because I was kindly offered alternative accommodation by my friend as I discovered the wee on the bed at ten oâclock at night and needed an immediate solution, which I was very fortunate my friend provided. If they had not given me somewhere to stay I would have had to pay extra for a hotel. I still had to move my belongings late at night. My friend giving me somewhere to stay is no reason to leave the property in an unsanitary condition while I am still paying for it and I feel that because I told the operators at Sykes that my friend had put me up they felt no need to solve the issue. The owner attended without any warning while I was out and just remade the bed in the same sheets and sprayed a ton of air freshener. When I called back to say this was not an appropriate solution I wasnât offered any other solution and was promised a return call that I never received. I rang back again and was advised to email owner relations to which Iâve had no reply. The email asking for my feedback has arrived before anything else. I rented the cottage to have my own space while I visited and this has not been provided. I feel like Sykes and the owner have both gone âUgh, bloody customers are pestsâ and rolled their eyes and nothing more. It has been the worst customer service possible. What would any of you have done if you had arrived to a dirty bed that smelt of wee? Short of a complete mattress replacement you would have immediately wanted your money back should a cottage owner/manager think that to be an appropriate presentation of their cottage to a customer. Still no resolution has been made and I am still waiting for a return on my calls and emails to owner relations from Friday 18th. So far I have lost over £400 and was never provided with a sanitary place to sleep by Sykes. 0/10 never again will I stay in a Sykes property.