Guests say
Poppy Cottage in Coniston is highly praised for its excellent location, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the property's peaceful garden and proximity to local amenities and outdoor activities. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness oversights are noted, the overall experience is positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is generally regarded as clean, with high standards noted by several guests. However, some reviews mention cobwebs, dust, and mildew, indicating room for improvement in certain areas.
The cottage's location is consistently lauded for its convenience to Coniston, outdoor activities, and tranquility. It is described as an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.
Guests find the beds very comfortable, especially in the main bedroom. However, the attic bedroom's mattress and the dampness in a downstairs bedroom suggest some comfort issues.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, but there are several reports of maintenance needs such as lighting issues, a flimsy door bolt, and unreliable boiler, which affect the overall experience.
While guests mention lovely toiletries and a well-stocked kitchen, there is no explicit reference to gifts or special thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
This enchanting cottage is 200 years old and is set on the lower slopes of a mountain above the ever-popular village of Coniston. A stay at Poppy Cottage will give you the opportunity to experience the very best of both worlds - situated just a short walk away from bustling Coniston village centre and the shores of Coniston Water. However, with this dreamy cottage, set in it’s own garden, you also get total tranquility, peace and quiet. The garden itself commands stunning views of the dramatic surrounding landscape, including breathtaking views of the Old Man Mountain and the old copper mines. Plus, there are waterfalls and luscious bluebell woods right on your doorstep.
Poppy Cottage serves as a fantastic base from which to explore this vibrant village, the majesty of Coniston Water and also the wider Lake District. A narrow lane takes you to three terraced cottages, bright white against the backdrop of the fells.
Inside Poppy Cottage you will find contemporary luxury with cosy styling. The living room is open plan, with wooden beams and glossy oak floorboards. Rich brown leather mixes with cream canvas chairs. At the centre is a wooden spiral staircase.
Plush bedrooms with sleigh beds and magnificent views, one bedroom has a tiny stable door leading to the garden. The second bedroom has a fabulous freestanding roll top bath. The property feels generous throughout, including the Shaker-style kitchen lavishly equipped.
When the weather is warm, there is a large garden complete with furniture, perfect for watching the sunset after a magical day.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Over 2 floors.
3 x bedrooms; 2 x king size sleigh bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room, 1 x single bedroom.
Cosy living/dining room.
Well-appointed kitchen.
garden and private parking for 3 cars.
Wi-fi.
Open fire.
Smeg range dual fuel cooker.
5 ring gas hob.
Microwave.
Fridge & freezer.
Dishwasher.
Washer /dryer.
Butler's sink.
Smoothie maker.
Gas central heating.
Bed linen and towels provided.
Reviews (17)
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Nicola
The downstairs accommodation is very dark and plainly decorated. There is a rickety spiral staircase in the centre of the living/dining room, which leads to one of the two upstairs bedrooms. This bedroom has no door, so there is no privacy if people are in the living area. The kitchen is a good size, but not as well-equipped as other cottages we have stayed in. The microwave was in a cupboard, so it was necessary lift it out and find somewhere to plug it in if you wanted to use it (it is very heavy). The dishwasher door would not close, so we couldnât use it, and the light over the hob wasnât working. The main areas, sink, and work surfaces were clean, but other areas felt sticky. The downstairs bedroom smelled mouldy and damp, and was cold during July. The single bed mattress needs replacing. The downstairs toilet/shower room also smelled damp. The one small window which barely opens because of overgrown shrubbery is not enough to ventilate the space. The second upstairs bedroom was comfortable and light. The stairs to the bedroom are steep and there is no handrail at the top. On three occasions, workmen turned up unannounced to maintain the garden. One time they were in the garden all day, so we could not use it. They didnât knock the door to tell us they would be in the garden, we just saw them through the windows. We phoned Sykes and they were apologetic, but the same thing happened a few days later. We would definitely not return to Poppy Cottage.
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Louise
The atmosphere was so peaceful and relaxing. The roll top bath in the bedroom gave a luxurious super relaxed soak. We loved the tranquil feel whilst sitting in the garden, it was so quiet. The cottage was generally very well equipped. Things we feel could have improved our stay..... The broken slab leading to garden could lead to injury. The patio area/garden furniture needs cleaning. The windows need cleaning. The cooker/hob was frustratingly difficult to light. The frying pans need replacing. Overall would love to stay here again! It was so cosy and comfortable. We had a wonderful stay.
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David
It has a beautiful garden which when the Sun shines is a lovely place to relax. However, the cottage is dark inside and poorly lit in the main sitting area. The open fire, when lit smokes badly and we gave up using it in the end. The information booklet for the cottage provided no useful information and it was a case of finding out for yourself. The kitchen whilst very nicely done out there were several things that annoyed. The knives in the block was so blunt that even butter was a challenge For them. The sharpener was next to useless and we had to go and buy a knife So we could cut safely and effectively. Markings on the oven were illegible and made using the cooker tricky. There was no way of lighting the hob rings and we had to go and buy a lighter for the purpose. The combination boiler proved unreliable and topping up system pressure was the only way to ensure it works and needs servicing. Poppy cottage has a lot of potential but his letdown by lack of information and attention to the basic needs for a comfortable holiday.