Guests say
The Old Watermill is consistently praised for its high standard of accommodation, combining modern comforts with charming character. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and the quality of fixtures and fittings. Its location offers both tranquillity and convenience, with easy access to local attractions. The spacious living area and stunning views are frequently highlighted, making it a highly recommended stay for visitors to the Lake District.
Guests have noted the property to be 'spotlessly clean' upon arrival, indicating a high standard of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is described as peaceful and convenient for visiting nearby towns and beauty spots, making it an ideal base for exploring the Lake District.
Reviewers have highlighted the comfortable furnishings and the best nights' sleep, suggesting a very high level of comfort provided by the property.
The property is well-equipped with high-end quality items and facilities, including a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor areas, though a suggestion for curtains and blinds indicates a slight room for improvement.
While the reviews are positive about the property and its amenities, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, hence the score cannot be determined.
About this property
Cartmel 2 miles. Old Watermill is a superb, 17th century water mill situated in the delightful village of Allithwaite, Cumbria. Originally erected in the 1600s, this watermill was once a hub of activity, grinding grains with the soothing symphony of cascading water as its soundtrack; now it is a wonderfully presented holiday home for families, friends and couples looking to explore the area. Step into the open-plan living space, a stunning, triple aspect room with high ceilings and a wonderful social space. The fitted kitchen is sure to encourage home-cooking, offering a breakfast bar, double electric oven and hob, integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer and even a washing machine for your laundry needs. Serve culinary delights at the dining table before moving to the sitting area and cosying up before the woodburning stove. Venture upstairs to discover the bedrooms, offering a master king-size with Jack & Jill en-suite shower, a double bedroom with en suite and an adult bunk, each neutrally presented, whilst the family shower room is a contemporary spot to freshen up. Escape to the patio garden and enjoy a moment amidst peaceful surroundings; this is a lovely place to reflect on the day’s activities or enjoy a morning coffee. Just a moment’s stroll away is an excellent pub, The Pheasant Inn, where you can share stories over a pint or head to the village green for a picnic, framed by centuries-old trees and surrounded by charming cottages. Cartmel which boasts charming streamside walks, quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, traditional pubs and the acclaimed Michelin Star-awarded L'Enclume restaurant, as well as the beautiful ancient Priory and the racecourse, it is known as being the prettiest village in the Lake District. A scenic drive away lies the stunning Lake Windermere, where you can enjoy leisurely cruises and watersports on the water, whilst in the area there are lots more breathtaking paths and cycle tracks to explore within Grizedale Forest or around the coast towards Humphrey Head, with views over Morecambe Bay. Explore some of England’s finest beauty with a stay at Old Watermill.
The historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its gatehouse forming the entrance to the village. The village features pretty streamside walks, quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, a charming gift shop, welcoming, traditional pubs serving real ale, the nationally acclaimed, Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant, and the Cartmel Village shop, which sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit Cartmel Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. The quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands, with its Edwardian buildings and mountain backdrop, is a mere 2 miles away, whilst Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a thirty minute drive. A superb holiday destination, at any time of year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size Master bedroom with Jack & Jill en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double bedroom with en- suite, 1 x adult bunk.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available on request.
Sorry NO highchair One well behaved dog welcome.
Note: Dog must be kept on the ground floor only.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Lawned garden and patio.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, lake 1.2 miles
Reviews (7)
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Barbara
The location is great with lots to do on your door step with the added bonus of a lovely village pub just round the corner! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay & hope to be back.
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Anne
A gorgeous restored watermill with beautiful views in a great location. All fixtures and fittings were of the highest quality and the interior design was first class. Would definitely recommend and will return. Owners were very friendly and paid great attention to cleaning of the property and maintenance of the huge garden. Blissful retreat! Walking distance to children's park with zip line, local shop,pub_ restaurant and ice cream shop with cafe at local dairy farm.
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Janette
The property is lovely with every room having been tastefully done to a high standard, with good quality equipment, furniture and decorations. It was also spotlessly clean when we arrived. The rooms were very comfortable & it was the best nights sleep I can remember on any holiday. Outside there is a patio with table which gets the afternoon & evening sun, and a large lawned area with ample parking. Itâs not enclosed so we had to put our dogâs lead on while we were out. The cottage is ideally located for visiting many of the Lake Districtâs most popular spots, but is in a lovely peaceful location to enable maximum relaxation. I wouldnât hesitate to recommend this property and would definitely go back if I was visiting the area in the future.