Guests say
High Cunsey Farm is a well-furnished, traditional cottage with a touch of luxury, boasting a peaceful location with lake access and scenic views. It offers a spacious garden and is ideal for family stays. Some guests noted issues with cleanliness and maintenance, but many praised the property's comfort and setting.
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the property well-presented, while others reported dust, a smell of damp, and cleanliness issues upon arrival. The property seems to require more thorough cleaning in certain areas.
The location is highly praised for its peacefulness, beauty, and proximity to the lake, making it an ideal setting for a relaxing holiday. Guests enjoyed the surrounding scenery and the convenience of local walks.
The property is generally considered comfortable, with well-furnished rooms and a cosy atmosphere. However, some guests mentioned issues with low beams and the temperature of the house, which affected their comfort slightly.
Facilities are appreciated, especially the well-equipped kitchen, but guests encountered issues with the AGA, shower leaks, and a sensitive smoke alarm. Maintenance responsiveness is mixed, with some problems addressed promptly and others not.
There is insufficient information in the reviews to assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of gifts or special touches provided by the owner. Therefore, a score cannot be given for this category.
About this property
High Cunsey Farm is a super deluxe, five-bedroom property set in an idyllic location in nine acres of pristine land, with access to launch a small boat from the shore of beautiful Lake Windermere. It is still a well-loved family home, oozing with beautiful furnishings and fabrics. An inspired interior designer has ingeniously applied modern design to this traditional property, resulting in quality and sophistication rarely seen in a holiday home. A retreat to make wonderful memories with those that matter the most. Sleeps ten people.
It lies one and a half miles from the pretty hamlet of Far Sawrey, where you will find the well-loved and characterful, Cuckoo Brow Inn. Hawkshead is four miles away and it is approximately two miles to a ferry landing, where you can cross the Lake to Bowness. quality
Walk into the large hallway and leave your outdoor gear. You will find a small utility room here, with laundry facilities and separate washroom. Discover your enticing cinema room with large Smart TV. and Sonos sound system. Walk across the hallway into the lounge with kitchen and dining area and be enchanted by this elegant and serene space. Admire the bespoke kitchen with electric Aga, separate larder and drinks fridge and the refined dining table, large enough to seat ten. A majestic, open fireplace and sumptuous seating further embellish this graceful room. This dual aspect room has views over the garden and to the lake.
There are three staircases in the house. The first leads upwards from the cinema room to two luxurious bedrooms. A double bedroom with lake views and luxury en-suite shower room with large shower and a twin bedroom with luxury en-suite bathroom with freestanding double ended bath. Both have underfloor heating and heated towel rails.
The second staircase leads up from the kitchen to a sophisticated reception room with exquisite carpeting and upholstery, attractive cruck beams, large smart TV, warming log burner and natural light pouring through the window. Sit on the pretty window seat and look out on a timeless scene.
The third staircase leads to three more deluxe bedrooms: the master super king size bedroom with cruck beams, beautiful lake views and en-suite with shower. A second, double size bedroom with views to the side and rear, and a twin bedroom with garden views. You will also find a separate and magnificent family bathroom nearby. Both bathrooms have underfloor heating and heated towel rails. Step onto the patio to admire the delightful garden furniture before exploring your extensive gardens. Walk down to the lake, breathe in the wonderful Lakeland air and start to imagine wonderful holiday adventures.
You will have a choice of many wonderful trails from your doorstep, whether it’s a low-level circular route, a lakeshore stroll or an adventurous hike up to the high fells. If you fancy an evening meal out, make your way to the much-loved Cuckoo Brow Inn, which is one and a half miles away in Far Sawrey. Hawkshead is four miles away and the ferry to Bowness, is two miles away
The village of Far Sawrey has a pub/restaurant, whilst Bowness, with all its shops, restaurants and leisure facilities, is just a short distance across the lake by ferry. Also close by is ‘Hill Top’, once the home of Beatrix Potter, and Hawkshead with its picturesque 17th century cottages. Footpaths lead from the grounds to the village and Claife Heights - a noted beauty spot of forests and tarns. Watersports are close at hand on Windermere, along with Lake Cruises and the majestic Wray Castle to admire. Fishing can be enjoyed on nearby Esthwaite Water and, of course, fell walking.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 second-floor super-king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x twin with en-suite freestanding double ended bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with open fire.
Cinema room.
Second floor snug with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with underfloor heating and woodburning stove/open fire.
Electric Aga cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, Nespresso machine, 2 x Smart TVs, Sonos Sound System, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
No travel cot or high chair.
Ample off-road parking.
Large patio and garden with seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking..
Reviews (19)
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Flavia
In a beautiful setting on the lake, it was comfortable, luxurious and beautifully maintained. I hope we get to stay there again!
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Toby
It was really perfect for our family and we just loved the location. You have done it up so beautifully - what a lovely home. We did have a couple of points to mention: Washing Machine: I went to use the machine and opened the door and it really smelt of damp. I opened the soap drawer and it was black with mould and really smelt. I also checked round the rubber rim and it was all mouldy. I cleaned it all out and got it sorted so that I could use it. I think it needs a deeper clean though as our clothes came out smelly of damp. Linen: The linen on the Master Bed smelt of damp - maybe they have been washed in the machine? We had to remove the pillow cases and sleep on towels. Master Bed Shower: We used this once and immediately noticed water dripping through the wooden beam by the dining table. We stopped the shower straight away and mopped up the water downstairs. We tried ringing Sykes to report this issues but we held on for 38mins, requested a call back and never got anywhere with them. We didn't use the shower again - but this needs sorting ASAP. None of the above prevented us from having a wonderful stay and as I say - we will be back! Thank you so much
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Tim
High Cunsey Farm is a gem of a place to stay! This sympathetically restored, beautifully decorated and well equipped Lakeland farmhouse has well maintained grounds that stretch to the shore of Windermere. Recently commented upon problems with the shower in the main bedroom en-suite have been resolved. The digitally-controlled electric Aga has good instructions for use in the house hand-book. The 2 low wooden beams across the main bedroom and the adjacent landing of this traditional style Lakeland farmhouse are approximately 173cm (5ft 8in) above the floor. For the taller members of our family who weren't used to low beams a thin, soft, bright piece of cloth (we used ties) hung over each beam was a good reminder to duck. The house agents, Sykes Cottages/Lakelovers did take ages to answer the phone, having replied neither to some messages left on their website nor emails. However when we did eventually get through to the agents a couple of days before the start of our stay, the agents were efficient, effective and able to action and resolve all of our queries, for which many thanks!