Holly Cottage is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate its warm, cosy atmosphere and convenient location, within walking distance to Cockermouth's amenities. While parking can be challenging, it doesn't detract from the overall positive experience. The property is a hit for both short breaks and longer stays.
Guests frequently commend the cottage for its exceptional cleanliness, noting it as spotless and well-maintained, contributing to a welcoming and comfortable stay.
The cottage's location is highly regarded for its proximity to local shops, pubs, and the town centre, with easy access to the Northern Lakes. Some guests mention minimal parking issues, but the location's convenience outweighs this.
Reviewers find the cottage to be cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and a warm atmosphere. The spacious lounge and quiet area, despite being on a main road, add to the comfort level.
The property is praised for its well-equipped kitchen and efficient central heating. Some minor issues with Wi-Fi coverage and a slow toilet flush are noted, but overall, the facilities meet guests' needs.
While guests are generally pleased with the cottage's offerings, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
Spacious terraced cottage within walking distance of the town centre.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: 40" Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Air Fryer, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder available locally.. Enclosed garden with terrace, garden furniture and patio heater looking out to an open space with woodland views. On-road parking. No smoking.. A spacious two bedroom property within walking distance of the vibrant town centre of Cockermouth, giving you easy access to the local shops and restaurants and a great base to explore the northern and western Lakes. This well-equipped holiday cottage was new to the market in 2021 and comes with plenty of space to relax. On the ground floor you’ll find a good sized open plan living/dining room thats tiled throughout, with comfortable seating and wood burner making the perfect place to relax after a day of adventures, an initial supply of wood and kindling is provided. The kitchen is well-equipped and at the rear is a lovely little terrace with a covered area and patio heater, meaning you can relax even on a chilly evening with a coffee or a glass of wine in the warmth, its west facing aspect means you benefit from the sun in the afternoon and early evening. On the first floor are two spacious bedrooms, a double in the master and twin beds in the second bedroom, the bathroom is very contemporary and features a large walk-in shower.
Regular visitors to Cockermouth know all about its vibrant town centre and its abundance of fantastic pubs serving locally produced cask ales and fine food. The nearest pub and restaurant with a fantastic riverside location is just ¼-mile and this is also the start of the main street. Cockermouth has a great selection of dining choices within a 10-minute walk, including gastro pubs, Italian bistro’s, independent coffee shops and fast food, there’s so much choice you may decide not to cook at all. Visit Wordsworth House, ¼-mile, the birthplace of William Wordsworth, while within ¾ of a mile is Kirkgate Arts if you fancy taking in some performing arts. Located on the North Western edge of the Lake District National Park means you get the best of both worlds, choose between the mountainous scenery of The Lakes or the sandy beaches of the West Cumbrian coastline. The lakes of Bassenthwaite, Buttermere and Crumock Water are all within a 20 minute drive. Bassenthwaite is a picturesque lake with a stunning backdrop of the iconic Skiddaw, one of the highest mountains in England offering fantastic walking and cycle routes as well as an osprey viewpoint. Bassenthwaite is also home to The Lake District Wildlife Park, 6 miles, offering a fun day out and The Lakes Distillery with good food and tasting tours is also 6 miles. Within 10 miles is the Western Coast of Cumbria with sandy beaches and miles of cycle track. The popular town of Keswick is 14 miles away and can be reached by car in about 20 minutes, while walkers and cyclists will love Whinlatter Forest Park or continue down the valley to Buttermere for stunning panoramic scenery. Beach 9 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Free WiFi
Confirmed Guest
First time we have stayed in this cottage and already looking forward to staying again. Cottage is very spacious and well equipped. Parking can be a little tricky when it's busy. You can park further down the road until 8am then spaces become available. There was building work going on at another cottage so that took up a couple of spaces.
Adam Thompson
WOW WOW WOW Absolutely amazing cottage.Been staying in the lakes for many years and I have to say this was the best. Spotlessly clean and immaculate property.Kitchen was also beautiful with everything you needed and much much more. The bed was so comfortable . Central heating was amazing and the log burner was just out of this world on the cold nights .The information folder was so accurate and extremely helpful.A real credit to the owner of this amazing cottage. Will definitely stay here again.Thank you for a wonderful unforgettable stay.. Adam & Sarah
Confirmed Guest
Very good as it allways is thank you very much
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