Guests say
Gorse Bank is a well-regarded cottage in Broughton-in-Furness, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and quiet location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bedrooms, and thoughtful touches like welcome biscuits. While some furniture and maintenance issues are noted, the positive aspects and local amenities, including shops and pubs, contribute to a pleasant stay.
The property is generally described as clean and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting its spotlessness. However, a few guests mentioned needing to clean pans before use, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for being quiet, central, and close to local amenities and attractions. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the Lake District, contributing to a high score.
Comfort receives mixed reviews. While bedrooms are often described as comfy, several guests found the sofas and beds in need of replacement. The living room seating is also noted as insufficient for larger groups.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and bonus features like a conservatory. However, issues with pans, window latches, and a partially blocked shower drain suggest room for improvement.
While guests mention thoughtful gestures such as welcome biscuits and scones, there is not enough information to assess consistency or guarantee of such gifts. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A semi-detached, three-storey cottage, located in a quiet corner of Broughton-in-Furness on the quiet south west corner of the Lake District. This cottage has been lovingly restored by the current owners to provide spacious, well-equipped accommodation which is ideal for a family or a group of friends wishing to get together and enjoy this largely undiscovered area. This cottage features an open plan living area with a warm and cosy woodburning stove, a delightful summer room, a modern kitchen and four well laid out bedrooms. Just a two-minute walk from the cottage is the charming town centre with its beautiful square lined with Georgian houses and the local pubs and restaurants.
Just six miles away is Coniston Water and for the more energetic there are the challenging fells of The Old Man of Coniston and Wetherlam, which offer a stiff challenge. Visit the market town of Ulverston, or explore a little further on the coastline to Ennerdale and the magnificent Scafell Pike, the tallest point in England and probably the most beautiful area in Lakeland. A wonderful cottage, to be enjoyed at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms with TV: 2 x double, 1 x single, 1 x second floor twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Summer room.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Gas oven, 7-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 5 x TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent, extra fuel for stove can be arranged with owner.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 1 car, additional roadside parking available.
Lawned garden to rear with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 2 mins walk.
Note: Access to lawned garden is via approx 5 ascending steps.
Please contact Sykes before booking if your stay is for work purposes; you will need to advise the nature of your work.
Reviews (44)
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Jane
it was good value. But i do think there is room for improvment . Think the cleanliness could be better. And i think better quality bedding and towels are needed . There is four bedrooms. but did feel cramped in the down stairs living space.
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Steven
The property needs updating and some money spent on it. It looks a little outdated and in need of a revamp. For £150 a night I would have expected more modern furnishings. We appreciated the two bottles of wine and chocolate for the two kids when we arrived but we found the owner a little rude. When I sent a message the day before we arrived asking about the key situation, I found the reply a little blunt - just the information without any hospitality, I would have at least expected a âHope you enjoy your stayâ the whole process to us seemed like it was an inconvenience to the host. When we left, we were told to be out by 10am. 10am on the dot the hosts car was parked outside with the engine running waiting for us to leave. At 10:10 the host came up to the house and did not even say hello to me she just said âI thought youâd have left by nowâ I was however tying my 8 & 10 year olds shoe laces on their walking boots, both my mum and dad were waiting for me in the car and they had left the property at 10:05 I was sorting my kids boots out for 10 minutes and didnât appreciate the unwelcoming comment from the host especially after I had just stayed in her property for the last 4 nights. I do believe giving people a 30 mins grace would be beneficial to the host in the future even if that means telling people to leave at 9:30am. It is hard to leave bang on time with two young children. The host also said there wasnât another booking that day, the house needed a spring clean. Overall; I would definitely visit Broughton again but maybe not Gorse Bank.
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Angela
We had to move the furniture around to create a more sociable space. The floor in the wet room does not slope adequately towards the drain. A screen between the shower and toilet would be helpful in preventing flooding. The heating was excellent the boiler was very responsive to the controller in the hall.