Snaptrip says
Guests generally find the cottage cosy, appreciating its constant hot water and comfortable temperature. The adjacent pub is praised for its welcoming atmosphere and tasty food. The location is convenient for exploring the Lake District, with some guests noting the beautiful views. However, some concerns about cleanliness and maintenance are mentioned.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Reviews are mixed regarding cleanliness. Some guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy, while others reported issues with dirty dishes, a greasy oven, and general upkeep. The property seems to require more consistent cleaning standards.
The cottage's location is well-received for its proximity to the Lake District and local pub. However, some guests note the busy road and its associated noise, as well as the property being somewhat remote from attractions.
Many guests describe the beds as comfortable and the cottage as warm and cosy, with a few noting the need for cushions on settees for shorter individuals. Some guests mentioned uncomfortable beds, suggesting room for improvement.
Facilities are adequate but several guests reported issues such as a lack of kitchen utensils, a broken toilet seat, and a malfunctioning boiler. The presence of a pub next door with good food is a plus, but the cottage's amenities could benefit from an update and better maintenance.
While some guests appreciated festive decorations and the enclosed area for dogs, there is insufficient information to assess the overall thoughtfulness of the host, such as the provision of welcome gifts or additional touches that enhance the guest experience.
About this property
This spacious, terraced cottage is located in the small hamlet of Waberthwaite, on the beautiful west coast of Cumbria, just five miles from Ravenglass and nine miles from Gosforth in the Lake District National Park. This lovely cottage has spacious accommodation and is ideal for families and friends to use as a base for exploring this lovely part of the country. Note: This cottage can be booked with Ref. 977538, together they sleep 8.
The small hamlet of Waberthwaite is situated on the West Coast of Cumbria within the Lake District National Park, comprising of a scattering of cottages, farm dwellings and a traditional village pub. Waberthwaite enjoys an enviable position amidst some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain and is situated close to local beaches, coastal walks and many of the nearby conservation areas.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x kingsize (ziplink on request), 1 x 4' double.
Bathroom with bath with shower over , basin and WC.
Basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, Freezer, washing machine, TV with Freeview, wifi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 1 car in gated property, additional parking free of charge at The Brown Cow Inn next door.
Lockable bike storage.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 8 mins walk, pub next door.
Note: This cottage is located on a main road and there may be some associated noise.
Garden is shared with 1 Park Nook
Nearby points of interest
- Muncaster Castle
- Church of St Olaf
- Wastwater Lake
- Buttermere Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
Reviews (50)
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Elaine
Spacious, clean, warm, comfortable and well equipped. There are even cleaning products provided. The boiler and cooker were a little confusing at first, but the owner has left all of the manuals for the appliances on top of the washing machine. The property is on a main road but we didnât think it was excessively noisy. The bed and pillows were a bit firm for our liking, but that is personal taste. Next time weâll be taking our own pillows. What impressed us the most was the standard of cleanliness, we know this property allows dogs but you would never guess if you didnât know - no doggy smells and not a single hair seen during our stay. The downstairs loo is a bit wobbly and has a small leak and the frying pans have seen better days - I left a note for the housekeeper so the owner should be made aware. This is a lovely property, well worth a visit.
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Andrew
No instructions about any of the facilities such as how the boiler worked or the arrangements for heating and hot water, Wi-Fi etc were immediately apparent. We eventually found rudimentary information scrawled on a piece of paper in the tv cabinet and only later in the stay found a printed sheet amongst the leaflets about the area. The kitchen equipment, pans etc were old and scratched making them practically unusable and the oven was dirty and filled the room with smoke when switched on, at one point it set the smoke alarm off and made everything smell of grease. The boiler was house behind a cover which was simply taped to the adjoining cupboard. The windows downstairs were filthy, pity because the view towards the sea was lovely. The downstairs toilet was wobbly and leaked all over the floor. The property description states Wi-Fi is included but we couldnât connect at all during our stay. Outside the front in the building adjoining (the pub?) a window was smashed and there was glass all over the pavement and the main entrance round the back was unkempt and unwelcoming. Sykes Cottages the photos on your website listing bear no actual resemblance to the reality. You need to go and inspect the place and revise your listing. Unfortunately for me I only looked at the most recent reviews, if you read a few more you get the true picture. The whole experience would put me off booking with Sykes again.
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Alma
The weather was awful so spent a lot of time in the cottage, greyhounds donât like the cold! We totally chilled, books, jigsaw and board games provided. Beds were really comfortable and there was plenty of suitable space for wet coats and boots. However, back door lock needs looking at, instructions regarding switching on the boiler need updating and info on which bin is for the cottage would help. An outside light on the front of the cottage would be helpful as it was pitch black when we left the pub next door. The pub was welcoming and the food was great. Would book again.