Guests say
Jane's Cottage in Cumbria & The Lake District receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness, and friendly hosts. Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds, and beautiful surroundings. The property's rural location offers tranquillity and proximity to local attractions, although the access lane is noted for being rough. The cottage's charm and the farm setting with animals add to the experience, making it a favoured choice for a relaxing getaway.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests find the cottage very clean and tidy, contributing to a comfortable stay. However, a few guests mentioned issues with cleanliness in specific areas, such as the fridge and pots, which slightly lowers the score.
The location is generally appreciated for its beauty and proximity to local attractions. However, the rough access lane and the property's remoteness, requiring careful driving or a suitable vehicle, affect the score.
Guests consistently mention the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere of the cottage. The warmth and design of the interior contribute to a relaxing experience, although some guests noted issues with pillows.
The cottage is well-equipped with a range of facilities, including a Japanese bath and woodburner. However, some guests reported maintenance issues with the garden, tumble dryer, and inaccuracies in the listing, which impacts the score.
While guests mention receiving fresh eggs and logs, and appreciate the host's helpfulness, there is not enough consistent information about additional thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Jane's Cottage is a charming, one-bedroom holiday home
situated on a working farm, just one mile from the traditional Lakeland village of Hawkshead.
Walk onto the patio and step into your open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining area. Your neat and cheerful, fitted kitchen has a handy breakfast bar. Admire the oval dining table sitting attractively by the characterful esse log burner. Sit on the comfortable suite and catch up with your favourite programmes on your Apple TV. Step to the lounge window and look out over the front garden to the stunning and timeless fells. The bathroom, which has a Japanese deep-set bath, a bench seat and a wet room shower on a mosaiced floor, is also on the ground floor. Climb the open treaded stairs to the mezzanine floor to discover your attractive double bedroom with lovely roof lines and pretty, full width window seat. Janes Cottage is set on a working farm with sheep and horses. Outdoor furniture is situated to the front on the patio. Bike storage is available.
You will have the choice of many superb paths and trails around the local area, as well as being in striking distance of some of the best hill walks in the National Park. For a relaxing day walk to Hawkshead and visit the acclaimed Beatrix Potter Museum, run by the National trust. Explore the historic and the beautiful, grade 1 listed village church before visiting Wordsworth’s old school. After all that, relax with a drink in one of village’s excellent cafes or pubs.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
One bedroom: 1 x mezzanine double.
Bathroom with Japenese deep-set bath, wet room shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher.
Washer and drier located below cottage, accessed through lower garden.
AppleTV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for one car.
Secure bike storage.
Patio with furniture.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note: a 4x4 vehicle is recommended to access this property.
Note: The walk to Hawkshead, whilst only a mile away, is via a busy road with no paths
Reviews (28)
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Rp
It is very spacious, there is a beautiful kitchen with everything you need, and the bathroom is spacious. A wide range of DVDs was really nice. The cottage is beautifully situated in the fields where you can see deer walking from the couch in the evening light. but the road to get there had very deep holes that our car (Volvo V90) hit the ground several times. These holes could have easily been filled with a few wheelbarrows of gravel. The path to the laundry room was a jungle of nettles and brambles, the dryer did not dry. Then there was no one to receive us, the key was just in the door. There was someone living in a house next to our accommodation. This woman did not even say hello to us and seemed to run away every time we saw her. It made us feel unwelcome. the yard and the area around the building were an unnecessary mess, the whole thing gave a deserted look.
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Joshua
We found the cottage so charming, from the stone work and thick curved walls, to the window chairs, mezzanine bedroom and japanese bath tub, an excellant small but spacious cottage. All the facilities you would need. The location is charming, rustic and peaceful. Along with a super comfy bed the area is so quiet on a night, it was the best sleep l have had in a long time. Loved the swallows in the farmhouse courtyard swooping in and out of the stable buildings. Situated so close to so many beautiful places and small villages, the perfect holiday stay in the lakes. We had a brilliant holiday, our time there will remain a happy memory forever.
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Angela
Very tranquil and relaxing. We will certainly be visiting again.