Guests say
Church House is a spacious, characterful cottage set in the tranquil Duddon Valley, offering guests a peaceful retreat with beautiful views and direct access to scenic walks. The property is praised for its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and charming historical features. Guests appreciate the attentive and helpful owners, as well as the dog-friendly touches. While the rural location means shops are a drive away, the stunning surroundings and comfort more than compensate. Occasional comments mention the house being cooler in winter, but overall, guests consistently enjoy their stays and many return year after year.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotless, clean, and well-kept, with no significant complaints about cleanliness. Only one review mentions the house being 'a little dated', but this does not refer to cleanliness.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful scenery, and access to walks. The rural setting is appreciated, though some note the distance to shops and narrow roads. These are generally seen as minor inconveniences given the stunning surroundings.
Guests frequently describe the cottage as comfortable, spacious, and relaxing. One review notes the house can be cool in winter, but the majority find it cosy, especially with the log burner.
The property is repeatedly described as exceptionally well-equipped, with everything needed for a self-catering stay. Facilities for families, walkers, and dog owners are highlighted, and the garden and games room are appreciated.
Guests mention thoughtful touches such as dog treats, bowls, and logs for the fire, as well as proactive communication from the owners. Please note that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
You will love the character and features of this period property, the thick walls, exposed beams and slate floors are indicative of its 1706 construction date. A welcoming and appealing cottage all round.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining room: Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Cubicle Shower, Bidet, Toilet.
Heat pump heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. External games room with tennis table, pool table and football table (shared with other property on site). Enclosed front garden with garden furniture (shared with other property on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. As soon as you step through the door you are immediately embraced and absorbed by the warmth and charm of this lovely property. The cottage has been lovingly renovated but retains it beautiful features and continues to offer a spacious comfortable environment for guests. The wood burning fire is a welcome addition on those cooler evenings. The dining room can easily cater for all guests and offers a second wood burner. The kitchen is well appointed with all the amenities you require to prepare any meal.
Upstairs are three bedrooms comprising of a large master bedroom with a double bed and then two twin bedrooms. The accommodation is completed with a family bathroom which offers a choice of a bath or shower. There are shared gardens with the adjoining property (Church House Cottage UK44573) and the properties share access to a barn which offers table tennis, pool and table football. The immediate area around the cottage is a walker’s and cyclist’s paradise with a selection of fells, pikes, and woods to explore, and within a 30 minutes’ drive you can be at Coniston Water, the sight of the famous Donald Campbell’s water speed world record.
A short 10 minutes’ drive away is the market town of Broughton in Furness. Broughton has excellent amenities with a selection of local shops, tourist information centre and petrol station. In and around Broughton you will also find some of the excellent pubs, including several award winners, many offering good quality food alongside their real ales and roaring fires, you will be spoilt for choice as to where to dine out. For a family day out there is plenty to offer such as South Lakes Safari Zoo at nearby Dalton, Muncaster Castle with its owl sanctuary, Eskdale miniature railway, the Lakes Aquarium and boat trips on Coniston Water and Lake Windermere. You’ll never be short of something to do.
This property can be booked with Church House Cottage (ref UK44573) to accommodate up to 11 guests.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (24)
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Thomas Harvey
We where very lucky we had lovely weather, the river down the road made it for us as we could all go swimming.Our grandchildren enjoyed the games room and also the games in the cottage.The wildlife was wonderful, the only drawback was having to drive on narrow roads to the nearest shop ( 20 mins )
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage with charming old furniture and very well equipped. Beautiful area - lots of great walks nearby and refreshing lakes and rivers to swim in. Directions and instructions were all very clear and we had a fantastic time. Owner and local neighbor checked in with us to ensure all okay. Would definitely recommend!
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Confirmed Guest
Charming and relaxing , wildlife and numerous bird species.