Guests say
Rose Cottage is generally praised for its spaciousness, comfort, and cleanliness, with many guests appreciating the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and excellent shower. The location is appreciated for its proximity to Lake Coniston and Ulverston, offering lovely views and a peaceful setting. Some guests experienced issues with maintenance and a lack of welcome gifts, but these were not universal experiences.
Most guests found the cottage to be spotlessly clean, with one report of it being 'embarrassingly dirty'. The majority of positive comments suggest high standards of cleanliness, with one outlier.
The location is frequently praised for its tranquillity and proximity to local attractions like Lake Coniston and Ulverston. The views and accessibility to cycling and walking routes are also highlighted. However, one guest mentioned a closed local pub, which slightly impacts the score.
Guests consistently report that the cottage is comfortable, with special mentions of the comfy beds and cosy wood burners. The spaciousness and pleasant garden add to the overall comfort.
Facilities are generally well-received, particularly the well-equipped kitchen and the selection of games. However, there are reports of maintenance issues such as a non-working fire, dangerous microwave, and lack of basic supplies like salt and pepper, which lowers the score.
While some guests were disappointed with the lack of a welcome pack or gifts, such as a pint of milk or torches, these are not consistently mentioned across the reviews. As gifts are not a guaranteed amenity, it is not possible to accurately score thoughtfulness based on the available information.
About this property
Ulverston 6.5 miles.
Tucked away within the picturesque hamlet of Lowick Bridge within the
breath-taking Lake District National Park is the wonderful Rose Cottage.
This charming, end-terrace dwelling is ideal for families or couples
wishing to enjoy this pretty part of Cumbria with a cosy base.
Stepping into the property you will find an idyllic sitting room with a
wood burner in the fireplace and stone slab floors to highlight the
character and charm of this property.
Moving through the dwelling, you will find an amply equipped kitchen and
a dining room, which includes a second wood burner, along with access to
the sunny conservatory and picturesque cottage garden.
Completing the interior is a ground-floor shower room with a walk-in
shower, basin and WC.
As the evening draws to a close, make your way up the staircase to find
three wonderfully presented bedrooms.
Here, you will find two double bedrooms with charming views over the fields
to the surrounding fells, one boasting a stylish bathroom with a charming
roll top bath.
Completing the sleeping accommodation is a single bedroom, offering a
tranquil base for one.
There are stunning views of the Coniston Fells and mountains from the
private garden at the back of the cottage, with a lovely patio section for
meals outside.
If you want to eat out or have a drink within walking distance, the Red
Lion Inn is a stone's throw away and is a favourite with locals.
A short drive away is the nearby village of Greenodd with a fabulous
bakery, along with a butcher and a fish and chip shop.
Also nearby is Ulverston, a traditional market town built around a cobbled
main street, which boasts a fine selection of independent shops, cafes, and
pubs.
A short drive away is Coniston Water, for marine sports, walks and beaches.
Or take the bikes out in Grizedale Forest.
Lake Windermere can also be explored by cruising on the Windermere Steamer
and the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Railway will delight every child and rail
enthusiast.
Visit this lovely part of the Lakes and the beauty and tranquillity of the
area will stay with you forever.
This traditional market town offers superb access to the Lake District National Park, South Lake Safari Zoo and to the coastal village of Bardsea. Within the town itself, you will find a good selection independent shops, cafés, and pubs with open fires and real ales. Moreover, the close Furness Coast offers a wealth of sandy beaches and good birdwatching, in addition to attractions of Lake Windermere and the Birkrigg Common.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms; 1 x double with an en-suite bath, basin and WC, 1 x double,
1 x single.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/dining room with a woodburning fire.
Sitting room with a wood
burner.
Conservatory.
Oil central heating with two woodburning stoves.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine,
dishwasher, Digital TV, WiFi.
Fuel & power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car at the front.
Rear garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets or smoking allowed.
Pub within 0.2 miles and shop within 5 miles.
Please note that food consumables such as milk, tea, coffee, pepper, salt etc are not provided due to potential allergies.
Nearby points of interest
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (14)
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Maria
On arrival we had a personal note from the owner with bubbles, milk, tea & coffee too. The cottage is beautiful, plenty of room, well equipped too. It's in a rural area & very quiet but close to access South Lakes area, the neighbours were friendly, we had amazing weather so having the garden was lovely, great views. Yes there was a slight damp smell when the cottage was shut up, a a couple of plugins sorted that out so not an issue for us. We visited Coniston Water, took a boat trip on Windermere, visited all along the coast from Bardsea up to Saint Bees, visited Lakeland Motor Museum, The Ruskin Museum seeing Campbells Bluebird was surreal, walked up The Old Man Coniston, Stock Ghyll Waterfall. As I had my birthday whilst away we had a surprise trip to Bardsea Alpacas & Llamas, Ste & Laura were so friendly, the Alpacas are lovely, a great experience & I would highly recommend, we also visited Ambleside, Ulverston & Kendal. Highly recommend & would happily stay again Thank you Jamie
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Sam
We actually had to clean every part of the cottage which took over an hour before we even unpacked, this is the last thing you want to do after driving hours. It was embarrassingly dirty, we couldn't believe it, cob webs and spiders in every room, the floors looked like they hadn't even been swept or mopped, kitchen tops and oven had old food over it, the walls near the bin covered in food spills. The toilet in the upstairs bathroom was very noisy and kept making werid sounds when you used the taps, didn't sound like the system was working. The neighbours clearly don't want this cottage to be a holiday let, they made this known by making lots of noise and driving cars up and down the drive next to the cottage. Bring your own knifes as only a bread knife to work with when cooking. No wifi till mid week and heating and water has to be turned on every time you want it using a very difficult thermostat. The cottage is so lovely and in a brilliant area, we didn't want it to ruin our holiday so we just carried on. I'm really surprised overall about this cottage after reading the reviews so unsure what went so wrong. I wouldn't recommend this cottage.
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Christopher
The cottage is bigger than it appears on the photos and is easily enough space for a family of 4 or 5. The place was very clean, and everything that was required for the stay was provided for. We were about 5mins drive from Coniston, and on the East of the lake there's a parking spot right next to the lake. Although the cottage's location is quite isolated (there's just a quiet pub and a church within walking distance), we found it was a pretty good location from which to explore The Lakes (if you don't mind driving). I would just recommend including an information sheet to explain where the nearest amenities are, such as the nearest supermarket, pub, restaurant etc (It was findable on Google but it's better to rely on local knowledge). Thanks for a great holiday though -we would definitely stay at the cottage again, it had a lovely feel to it and made for a great holiday.