Guests say
Holly Cottage is consistently praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen. Its proximity to Cockermouth town centre and local amenities is appreciated, as is the cosy log burner. While parking can be challenging, the cottage's warm and inviting atmosphere, along with its convenient location for exploring the northern lakes, makes it a highly recommended stay.
Guests frequently commend the cottage for its exceptional cleanliness, noting it as very clean and tidy, which indicates a high standard of hygiene maintained at the property.
The location is well-regarded due to its proximity to the town centre, pubs, and supermarkets, as well as being a suitable base for exploring the northern lakes. Some concerns about parking and road noise slightly affect the score.
Comfort is highlighted with mentions of comfortable beds and a cosy atmosphere. The spaciousness for small groups and the presence of a log burner contribute to a comfortable experience, despite minor issues with Wi-Fi coverage and heating.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-equipped kitchen and efficient shower. However, points are deducted for maintenance issues like the washing line and temperamental heating, as well as the suggestion for Wi-Fi boosters.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
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
Nearby points of interest
- Lake District Coast Aquarium
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Lodore Falls
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (23)
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Lynda Baxter
Lovely cottage. Clean and comfortable. Everything you need for cooking etc. Bathroom lovely. Beds nice and comfortable. Two large bedrooms. Nice and warm too. Although on a busy road there was little noise. Available parking outside the cottage but it can be busy after people have finished work. This didn't impact our stay as we left the car parked for the duration and walked/used public transport. All in all a very enjoyable stay and would definitely return.
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Barrie Morgan
Spot on cottage would stay again
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely little house, quiet area even though on a main road. House was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Only cons we found was we couldnt use the washing line as when hanging the clothes the line would drop, there were no spare rubbish bags for us to change the bin during our stay. The heating was temperamental at times and the parking wasnt great. But apart from that, it was cozy, and walking distance to pubs, supermarkets and high street. Would recommend and would stay again.