The Gardener's Bothy
ID: S842770
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Guests are delighted with The Gardener's Bothy, praising its beautiful setting, cosy atmosphere, and wildlife encounters. The cottage is well-equipped, offering a restful retreat with a warm welcome, including a thoughtful welcome pack. Its location is ideal for exploring the Northern lakes and nearby amenities.
Reviewers consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, noting it is 'very well presented' and 'so clean', indicating top marks for cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity and proximity to the Northern lakes, Scottish Borders, and local amenities, though no specific drawbacks are mentioned.
Comfort is frequently highlighted, with guests finding the cottage cosy and the bed comfortable. The only minor point was a preference for a heated hot tub with jets.
Facilities are well-regarded, with a well-stocked kitchen and wildlife feeding provisions. However, one guest suggested improvements to the hot tub, which affects the score slightly.
The welcome pack and wildlife feeding provisions show thoughtfulness. While gifts are appreciated, it should be noted that such personal touches, though likely, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Pooley Bridge 4.7 miles. The Gardener's Bothy is a delightful holiday cottage nestled in the countryside of the Lake District National Park, in Hutton near Pooley Bridge. With off-road parking and one king-size bedroom, it is an ideal base for a couple looking for a romantic retreat to Cumbria.
Be welcomed into a characterful wood-clad property, discover a tasteful kitchen with a great selection of amenities to cater to your culinary needs. The dining room is a characterful spot for indulging in a hearty meal, with the added ambience of a woodburning stove and wooden roof beams throughout, and there is also a study for anyone who needs to work during their stay.
After a long day of exploring, settle down into the sitting area, a charming space boasting exposed brick walls, stylish furniture, and a Smart TV. When sleep calls, freshen up in either the ground-floor shower room or the en-suite shower room, both with contemporary décor, and from the well-presented bedroom you will find a balcony overlooking the grounds below.
When the sun is shining, head out into the garden and enjoy morning coffee in the sunshine or dine alfresco. The garden also has the added indulgence of a wood fired hot tub (starter pack of wood included), ideal for relaxing after a long day of hiking through the local scenery.
Make a romantic retreat to remember with a stay at The Gardiner’s Bothy.
Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1137284, 1137285, 1135276, 1148448, 118450, together sleeping up to 12 guests.
The picturesque village of Pooley Bridge sits on the northerly edge of Lake Ullswater in the Lake District National Park. The name Pooley came to be due to the forming of a large pool, which was left by the fast flowing River Eamont, and the word Bridge was later added when a bridge, which is now 250 years old, was built over the river. Pooley Bridge has many traditional inns and tempting tea rooms, plus the Ullswater Steamers depart from the village, from where a tranquil cruise down the lake to the villages of Glenridding and Howtown can be enjoyed. There are numerous walks with breathtaking views nearby, plus a short walk up to Dunmallard Hill reveals fascinating Iron-Age remains, whilst the towns of Penrith and Keswick are within driving distance. Pooley Bridge is an ideal base for a cottage holiday stay in the stunning Lake District.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Ground-floor wet room with shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Study
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private driveway with off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed rear patio, lawn, furniture and wood fired hot tub (starter pack of wood included), shared use of the gardens.
1 well behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, babes in arms welcome but please bring your own travel cot, no children and no smoking.
Shop 4.6 miles, pub 1.0 mile.
Note: The staircase is open tread and there are steps into the lounge and bedroom, please take care.
Note: The woodburning stove in the dining and sitting room is double fronted.
Note: There is a low beam at the top of the landing stairs.
Awarded:
Green Tourism Award (Bronze) and Cumbria Tourism Award 2024 - Finalist
Nearby points of interest
- Coalhouse Fort
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Catbells Lakeland Walk
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (7)
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Ashley
The cottage caters for everything, even the bird and red squirrels feeder were continuously topped up and you can sit meters away watching them all feed. The cottage is super warm and cozy and the fire just adds to the coziness!! The shared walled garden is great and still offers privacy and a look at the country over the gate where we were regularly greeted by the sheep grazing. There was a lovely welcome pack on arrival with local produce and the cottage is situated perfectly in the Eastside of the lakes and although in the sticks not far from amenities in either pooley bridge, Penrith or Keswick there are also alot of local pubs dog friendly within walking distance, honestly couldn't pick a better place and will definitely want to go back here when we return, thank you to Kate Alan and the Team.
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Mandy
So peaceful. Loved seeing the red squirrels and the birds. Excellent location for exploring the Northern lakes and visiting family in the Scottish Borders. Cottage was very well presented. So clean and provided everything we needed during our stay. The welcome pack was much appreciated. We will definitely return! Thank you.
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John
The bedroom is very large with plenty of wardrobes and drawers and the bed very comfortable. Really nice hot showers and quality fittings through out. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. Also there is wifi and nice tv set up. Outside a huge shared garden which the dog loved. The only disappointment for me was the hot tub which seemed like too much effort to light (mind you it was snowing while we were there). A heated hot tub with jets would have make it perfect for us