Guests say
Methera Cottage is praised for its excellent location, a short walk from Ambleside, and its suitability for dogs with a private garden. The property's highlight is a record player, adding a unique touch to the stay. While some guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, others reported cleanliness issues and maintenance needs, such as mould and a broken toilet seat.
Guests have reported varying levels of cleanliness, with some finding the property dirty, mould present, and soiled bed linen upon arrival. However, one review mentioned the place being clean and tidy, indicating inconsistency in cleaning standards.
The cottage is consistently commended for its location, being conveniently close to Ambleside and local transport, making it ideal for car-free days and access to nearby attractions.
Comfort received mixed reviews; guests appreciated the comfy beds and sofa, but noted the limited seating downstairs for a property that sleeps four. The presence of damp and a smell were also concerns affecting comfort.
Facilities and maintenance issues were highlighted, including a lack of windows downstairs, parking confusion, a broken toilet seat, and a Yale latch failure. However, the swift resolution of the lock issue and the presence of a record player were positive aspects.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches from the host that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
We love the open plan layout of this modern renovation of a character property, and its location less than a mile outside the popular town of Ambleside..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link Super Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. . Front garden with (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The garden has river frontage and is accessed via a metal ladder.. Methera Cottage is set in a courtyard shared with other properties that have been converted from a larger building. As soon as you enter the cottage, you are welcomed into an open plan living space, which is the perfect social space to recall the day’s events as you enjoy your favourite tipple whilst someone prepares the evening meal. The natural flow from the dining area leads to contemporary sofa where you can you rest after a busy day of fell walking. Upstairs is a family bathroom for a quick freshen up or a long soak in the bath. The accommodation is topped off with two lovely double bedrooms, one of which features zip and link beds, giving the flexibility of a double or twin beds.
Across the road is a small metal gate that leads down some steps to a shared garden which overlooks River Brathay; this river flows into Lake Windermere and there is direct access to the water via a metal ladder. This is the ideal spot to enjoy a warm summer’s day.
The location of the cottage is perfect for walkers, with trails accessible from behind the cottage. Ambleside is one of the most popular destinations in the Lakes and draws people to its wonderful selection of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, with something for every palate. Local attractions include The Armitt Library and museum, Ambleside Roman Fort, the climbing centre and two cinemas. There is also access to the Windermere Lake cruises which opens up other lakeside destinations like Bowness or Lakeside, where you can visit the aquarium or hop on a steam train to Haverthwaite station.
Within a 30-minute drive are attractions to suit everyone, such as Hill Top, the home of Beatrix Potter, or Brockhole, an adventure centre offering high ropes adventures, archery, laser clay shooting, mini golf and much more, suffice to say if you are looking for a great base to explore the Lake District, Methera Cottage will tick all the boxes.
Free WiFi
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (6)
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Confirmed Guest
An amazing place clean and tidy ..we will be back next year ..
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Darcie
Mertha Cottage was a beautiful place to stay, it was a 5 minute walk into Ambleside and we only used the car once during our stay due to the amazing public transport that was available. The highlight of the property has to be the record player, this was a huge hit for us. The property is what you pay for any some work is needed but given the lower cost happy to look past these things.
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David Hannah
We were very disappointed with Methera Cottage and feel that the photos shown online are not at all representative of the property. In our opinion is not a 4 star property as advertised.By far the biggest issue for us was that there are no windows at all downstairs, there is only 1 external door and the property smells very strongly of damp and has black mould on the walls. Had we known about the lack of windows we would not have booked Methera Cottage.The entire downstairs of the property is the living space (kitchen, dining, living room) and it is tiny, there are only 3 comfortable seats in a property sleeping 4.Upstairs, the 2 bedrooms do have a window each, however, the bathroom does not have a window and there is a pervading smell of damp throughout.The standard of cleaning was not good, there was black mould on the walls downstairs and in the bathroom plus we found sweet wrappers under the beds. Parking was also an issue with so many adjoining properties having multiple vehicles parked outside. Online it states Methera Cottage has 2 car park spaces, however the booking confirmation stated that it had space for only 1 car.We also had an issue with the Yale latch failing resulting in us being locked inside the property for a short while - not good especially with this being the only door and fire exit ! Luckily, the Yale lock failure was swiftly dealt with when we reported it. We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years and can honestly say that this property is in the poorest condition we have ever come across.