Guests say
Keepers Cottage in Ulverston is praised for its lovely location and exceptional bedroom and kitchen amenities. Guests enjoyed the property's grounds and found it to be a perfect base for outdoor activities. The owner's helpfulness is also noted. However, some guests experienced issues with maintenance, such as heating and water quality, which impacted their stay.
The property's cleanliness is well-regarded, with guests finding the showers, bathrooms, and kitchen clean. The beds were also described as comfortable.
The location is consistently described as lovely, making it an ideal spot for guests looking to enjoy the outdoors and the beautiful surroundings.
The property offers comfortable beds and a cosy fireplace. However, some guests reported issues with heating and hot water, which affected their comfort during the stay.
While the bedrooms and kitchen equipment are praised, there were significant concerns with the maintenance of essential facilities such as water quality and heating. Due to these issues, it is not possible to provide a high score for facilities and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the property owner towards the guests. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Hawkshead 6 miles. This cosy hideaway rests in the peaceful hamlet of Graythwaite, close to Lake Windermere and a short drive to the quaint village of Hawkshead. With rolling hills and the stunning Lake Windermere on your doorstep, Keepers Cottage is a fabulous choice for families seeking an active holiday but with all the relaxation of a Lake District cottage. Return to this hub after a day of following footpaths and whip up a magnificent feast from the kitchen, complete with a choice of appliances to assist you, plus a large dining area where all can gather. The sitting room offers plenty of seating courtesy of the sumptuous corner sofa, along with an alluring woodburning stove and a Smart TV to provide ample entertainment.
Suitable for those with limited mobility, on the ground floor are two bedrooms, comprising of a double and twin, and a large shower room. Upstairs plays host to three bedrooms, including a king-size double with a en-suite and picturesque views over the tarn, plus two attractive twins which are perfect for children. Enjoy sitting in the patio garden and taking in the blissful scenery with only the sound of chirping birds to disturb the quiet. Hawkshead is a short drive away and offers a lovely selection of shops, cafés and restaurants for you to enjoy, or catch the Windermere steamer across to Bowness and sample from a superb choice of attractions.
For an active day out, visit Grizedale Forest where there is a tree top adventure course and numerous paths and trails to explore by foot. Keepers Cottage promises a rejuvenating getaway throughout the year.
The quaint village of Hawkshead still retains its character and charm in the form of its higgledey-piddlegy houses, archways and squares, once beloved by William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. There are several pleasant inns, tea shops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, making it an ideal location for tourists. In the heart of the village is the Beatrix Potter gallery, a museum and a gallery showcasing a selection of her original drawings and illustrations.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: Ground floor - 1 x king-size , 1 x twin.
First floor- 2 x twin, 1 x super-king with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
First floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and halogen hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi.
Please note that logs, kindling, firelighters, and matches are not included in your stay but can be ordered using the Goodeats link in your key collection information.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Patio with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 12.1 miles, pub 2.7 miles.
Please note that we can’t accept check in on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Day
Reviews (5)
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Lisa
We have left the key in the key box where it was on arrival. I tried to made contact with you yesterday as each time we went to the shop, on both Friday and Saturday it was closed, and then also each time when I drove out to get a signal to call you, there was no one available to take our call, even though it was within the times stated. There were several challenges/inconveniences and concerns that we came across over our short stay. The first and most concerning was that the water was really yellow. We were unsure if we could drink this and wanted confirmation. Luckily I had taken 24 small bottles of water to enable us to drink it. Secondly although choosing not to drink the water, we felt sure it was safe to shower/bath in it, however there was no running hot water and the radiators were cold constantly despite turning the thermostat up which was outside the downstairs double bedroom as described. To keep warm, we put the fire on using the logs provided to keep the baby and the room warm for us all. The bedrooms were still very cold once the temperature dropped early evening though. Our son, his wife and baby left after the first night due to the cold house and not being able to bath the baby. When I left a voicemail for you explaining the situation about the water etc, I also mentioned the wifi, as our phones connected to the wifi you have at the house but we couldnât access anything from it, meaning we had no way of contacting anyone and no one could contact us if there was an emergency. I know phone service cannot be guaranteed, but we have stayed in many remote places where there has been no phone signal, but wifi has always been accessible in the properties. Later yesterday, having looked through the manual as we couldnât make contact or get a response from you, my husband had to go into the cupboard and found a button which made the radiators come on for one hour, which then gave us some hot running water. This was enough to allow a couple of the adults to shower, although too late for my son and his family as they had decided to end their weekend away by this point. We didnât try this earlier as it clearly states not to touch anything other than the thermostat and I didnât want him to press anything else after that one occasion. On a positive note, the facilities that were in the property regarding the bedrooms and kitchen equipment were exceptional and plentiful. The beds were comfy and showers, bathrooms and kitchen were clean. I have left the property with very mixed feelings. We were fortuitous with the weather and the beautiful surroundings, however, the concerns, which I think are quite valid made for a very fractious and frustrating weekend. I feel that paying a significant amount for a weekend away shouldnât have been met with so many issues. I would love to hear your views on our findings and our stay. Kind regards Lisa
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Brad
A perfect base camp for us to have a couple of good days running/walking and relax in the evenings. The owner was also really helpful allowing us to check out slightly later so we could get another run in on Sunday! A great weekend, highly recommend.
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Catherine
Wish we had known re the pool - probably didnt read it properly!!