Guests say
Birchmill Cottage is highly praised for its excellent location, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, spaciousness, and the thoughtful touches that contribute to a homely feel. The picturesque garden and proximity to local attractions enhance the stay. While minor points on maintenance and welcome gifts are noted, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests report the cottage as very clean, with only a few mentioning areas where a deeper clean would be beneficial. The majority of feedback is positive, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The cottage's location is consistently lauded for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and convenience for exploring the Lake District. Its proximity to local amenities and attractions makes it an ideal base for visitors.
Guests find the cottage to be cosy and comfortable, with comfy beds and furnishings. The spaciousness is suitable for families and groups, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests are satisfied with the facilities provided. Some minor maintenance issues are mentioned, such as a leak and Wi-Fi coverage, but these do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
While guests do not consistently mention gifts, the presence of a cleaning gift box and the lack of a traditional welcome pack are noted. The property provides many thoughtful details, although the expectation of welcome gifts varies among guests.
About this property
A tranquil setting amongst green rolling countryside and stylish yet homely accommodation for you at Birchmill Cottage. Stone-flagged floors, exposed beams, and gloriously soothing views from every window make this a really special place to discover and get away from it all!
Blessed with outstanding views and a lovely private garden with furniture for you to sit out and soak it all in, Birchmill Cottage is a luxurious property set amidst plenty of quiet country lanes and footpaths to be explored or for walking your dogs, who are very welcome here.
Your party will certainly enjoy the cosiness of the traditionally beamed lounge, with its characterful wood-burner set in a rustic, timber-linteled hearth. And while enjoying the old world charm of the crackling fire and the blissful country surroundings, you can keep the modern world at your fingertips with the inclusive WiFi.
In the rural back-country, a few miles away from bustling Bowness, Birchmill Cottage sits in the lovely hamlet of Crook. Tucked down a peaceful country lane, this is the perfect spot to escape the world. The Winster and Lyth Valleys are green and picture-book pretty, garnished with gorgeous damson blossom in spring.
Yet the many attractions of Bowness are close by at Birchmill, and with Ambleside and the central fells not far away, this is a great location from which to explore the Lakes. You will certainly want to spend a day cruising Lake Windermere on the famous steamers that frequent Bowness Pier. And closer to home, the Sun Inn at Crook, just a stroll away, has a growing reputation for its tasty fayre and selection of real ales. Not a bad way to wind down before bed after a day getting out and about in the beautiful Lake District!
A historic market town with a fine reputation for shopping, Kendal nestles on the banks of the River Kent and is known as the Southern Gateway to the Lakes. Its old cobbled lanes and byways branch off the attractive main street, and the stone ruins of 12th century Kendal Castle sit perched on a hill with views over the town. Visit The Abbot Hall Art Gallery, its regular collection holding portraits by Kendal born George Romney and works by Turner and Ruskin, with other exhibitions through its links with the Tate. Both Sizergh Castle and Levens Hall with its superb Topiary Garden are nearby, as are limestone escarpments for easy walking, offering thrilling views of the Lakeland Mountains, the Howgills and Morecambe Bay. Kendal itself is ideally placed for exploring South Lakeland, the Yorkshire Dales and beyond. With other attractions such as Kendal Museum and the Museum of Lakeland Life, the fascinating Quaker Tapestry, Lake Windermere and the wider National Park within easy reach, Kendal provides a superb base for a relaxing break.
Accommodation
Over 2 floors.
Three Bedrooms: 2 x king size, 1 x family bedroom with king size bed and a bunk bed (suitable for children only).
Family Bathroom with freestanding bath and seperate shower.
En-suite shower room to the master bedroom.
Spacious lounge with dining table for 8 guests.
Snug with wood burning stove.
Well equipped kitchen
Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer.
Garden and patio.
Private parking for 3 small or 2 large cars and EV charger.
High Speed Full Fibre.
Bed linen and Towels provided.
Shed for bike storage
Reviews (22)
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Rebecca
It was incredibly rainy so the cottage was a haven from storm Bert. It was spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and was really well equipped. We would love to stay again. Thank you.
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Lucy
The cottage was everything thing we remembered plus improvements. Perfect for the children as well as the grandparents, even the dog loves it here. Our only quibble was the neighbours playing very loud music every now and then but that is obviously nothing to do with the cottage. We look forward to a 4th visit, hopefully sooner than another 7 years!
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Allison
The kitchen was well equipped with good sized fridge/freezer. Cute little garden which we sat out in lots. You don't have a view from the garden, which is a shame as the plants/ bushes obscure it but very pretty to sit in. There is a drive way between the cottage door and the garden leading to the other two cottages, these are residential and the neighbours were very nice (telling is about walks for our dog, we aren't walkers just enjoy ambles around, so perfect for us) and hardly used the drive. Walk to the bottom of the drive and there is a public footpath along the stream leading to the main road and the pub on there. We walked up once or twice and sat out for a drink and meal. The Wheatsheaf at Brigsteer was lovely for a meal too and dog friendly. The cottage is well placed for exploring the area. The ferry from Bowness to Ambleside was good with lots of information as you travel up and back. Would we come back again and recommend- definitely! We really enjoyed our stay thank you. Just one tiny negative - the wifi didn't reach all areas of the cottage and garden (old cottage with thick walls) and we had problems with phone signal - vodaphone. So had to go back in doors from the garden, or downstairs to use wifi. I did enjoy having phone free time and it was signal problems too but it did make it a bit harder to plan days out, set maps for routes, keep in touch with family etc Would it stop us going ago - no, it was only a minor inconvenience.