Big Cottages & Group Accommodation in Ulverston

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Liz - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a fabulous 7 night stay at Hill Side Barn.

  We travelled as a party of 5 which included a 4 year old. The property was easy to find and was clean and warm upon arrival. The living space is upstairs whilst the 3 bedrooms (one of which ensuite) are downstairs. It was also great to have a hot tub and despite the rainy weather we still made good use of it each day, our only very minor recommendation would be that the hot tub has a canopy/cover over as some of our party avoided using it if raining (we did pull the parasol over which the younger people in the party really didn't mind!) We had everything we needed during our stay, we were left with details of the owner and maintenance however, we did not have to contact them at any point. There are also other properties on the same site however, Hill Side Barn was extremely private (I can't answer for the others). It's a lovely area which has fantastic views. Ulverston is the nearest town only 3 miles away, but during our stay we also visited the South Lakes Zoo, Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, Windermere, Laurel and Hardy museum, Lakeland Motor museum and the Lakes Aquarium, as well as a meal out in Ulverston (a busy week!) We thoroughly enjoyed our week away and two members of the party have already enquired about staying in one of the other properties. We would not hesitate in staying again should we be in the Lake District.

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• Sam - Verified booking

  I have never booked something like this before and can honestly say my stay was amazing!

  On arrival it was as simple as a handshake and straight in to the property. Opened the door to find lights on, heating on, xmas tree lights on and could not have been more welcoming. Once in and sorted we found the instructions for our stay along with a lovely bottle of white wine which was fab. The barn is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need especially in the kitchen, you just need to turn up and enjoy as they have catered for everything. The barn itself is cosy and the decor sympathetic to the surroundings, looking out over fields and seeing the sheep wander by is lovely. The Hot Tub was the winner, big enough for our family of 6 and enjoyed by all. Extremely clean everywhere and big comfy sofas, also being open plan upstairs means there is plenty of space for everyone to do their own thing. The bedrooms are clean and light and all bathrooms clean, fresh towels was a great touch. We had a look around the grounds and all the cottages, barns & lodges look fantastic. Everywhere is spotless and well maintained. We did go on a few walks and the views are amazing plus the local town is only a few miles away if you fancy a drink or need to stock up. We loved it so much we have booked again already for next New Year.

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  The cottage was almost perfect.

  The cottage was beautiful, the facilities excellent, location perfect, lovely comfortable bed, lots of clean towels, hot tub an absolute treat, as was the bottle of wine, milk, tea/coffee etc. Plenty of DVDs, books, magazines to choose from, lots of local information. However note of caution, we chose this cottage as it said no pets and I have a severe allergy to cats. Unfortunately we were plagued by 3 cats. The weather was glorious but we were unable to open windows and the patio doors as the 3 cats would come in. My poor husband spent half the time shooing cats away on what was a much needed break and celebration. We lost count how many times he had to get out of the hot tub, to shoo them away (including trying to curl up in the towels). We struggled to eat our evening meals on the patio as they kept brushing themselves against us and the furniture. In a morning we would open the curtains to the patio door and they would be sat waiting to come in and it was a challenge to get out of the cottage without at least one of them slipping in. I cannot go within 6 feet of a cat, and I had 3 to keep away from. An absolute gem of a cottage if you aren't allergic to cats.

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• Craig - Verified booking

  This short break exceeded all of our expectations.

  Completely secluded and away from the world, it was the perfect break that we really needed. Sat Nav said we'd arrived, and there was nothing to be seen. Thankfully, we'd got the direction details and saw the little Yellow marker and headed down what first appeared to be a rough road to the reservoir, before seeing Hill Side Barn come in to view. Lots of details left by the owner, including a nice bottle of red, which was most enjoyable. Hot Tub was freshly cleaned and filled, and a starter pack ready for the wood burner.. Kitchen had everything you could possibly need and again some tea, coffee, sugar and milk for our first evening. Found a box containing lots of leaflets about local activities and attractions which was helpful. Steve also left a leaflet with takeaway's and local pubs that could be recommended. Our 2 little visitors also made the stay very special. Millie & Molly, 2 very friendly cats who came to see us each morning and evening... They were somewhat spoiled with food whilst we were there.. All in all it was a wonderful, peaceful and quiet break and without any doubt a place we will be going to again in the future.

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• Hannah - Verified booking

  We originally booked Rivers Edge as a birthday gift for my father who celebrated his 60th birthday in 2022.

  However, due to a sudden illness, we had to postpone until May 2023, which was easy to arrange and brought us peace of mind. On our arrival, the location of the property was easy to find. We really enjoyed staying in the area, it was quiet and peaceful, especially with the river running close by. The amenities at the accommodation were perfect for our needs as a family of 5. There was plenty of room and was spacious enough for everyone to be all together or apart whilst in the property. Our only criticisms (and they are minor) would be that we didn't have enough toilet roll towards the end of our stay. Fortunately we always carry spares just in case. accessing the property through the front door is quite difficult - you have to push it quite hard for the door to open. But overall, we really enjoyed our staycation at Rivers Edge and we would recommend the property to family, friends and/or anyone looking to stay in the Lake District.

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