Guests say
Borran Annexe is a charming and tranquil retreat, ideal for couples and dog owners seeking a peaceful escape in the South Lakes. Guests consistently praise its beautiful rural location, secure garden, and proximity to an excellent pub. The annexe is cosy and well-equipped for short stays, with a log burner adding to its homely feel. While some mention areas needing a little TLC, such as dated furniture and minor cleaning issues, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property generally clean and tidy, with some highlighting spotless conditions. However, several reviews mention dust, cobwebs, sticky floors, and a need for deeper cleaning in certain areas, which brings the score down.
The location is widely praised for its peacefulness, beautiful views, and easy access to the Lake District and local attractions. The proximity to a highly rated pub is a frequent highlight.
Guests appreciate the cosy atmosphere, comfortable bed, and secure garden for dogs. Some mention dated or uncomfortable chairs, a low toilet, and occasional issues with heating, but overall comfort is rated positively.
The annexe is well-equipped for basic self-catering, with essentials provided. However, several guests note the lack of a traditional oven, no WiFi, limited cleaning equipment, and occasional maintenance issues such as non-working radiators and a blocked sink.
Some guests appreciated arriving to a lit log burner, but there are no consistent mentions of welcome packs or gifts. A few guests noted a lack of basic supplies like milk, sugar, or toiletries. Please note that any gestures of welcome are not guaranteed.
About this property
Only 3 miles from Grizedale Forest, this studio apartment is a great base for enjoying walking and cycling.. 1 step to entrance.
All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 30" Freeview TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer
Bedroom area: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for wood burner included, remainder by honesty box.. Small enclosed lawned garden with decked patio and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are internal steps throughout and an unfenced pond in the garden.. Borran Annexe, part of the owner’s home, is nicely tucked away in the sleepy hamlet of Oxen Park. This studio apartment is only 3 miles from Grizedale Forest, where you can find plenty of walking and mountain bike trails suitable for all the family, and for the more experienced black route enthusiasts. A café and playground can also be found there. Oxen Park
has its very own cinema, and the Oxen Park Cinema Club offers regular evening films throughout the autumn and winter (Sep-Apr).
Visit the Rusland Valley which is full of archaeological excavations, including Satterthwaite Bloomery, or explore the Greenwood Trails and Hay Bridge Nature Reserve. Not far is Go Ape, which offers tree top and zip wire experiences, or just down the road is Old Hall Farm in Bouth. This working Victorian farm has steam engines, shire horses and farm machinery, and you can enjoy tractor driving or ploughing, and fresh milk is available at the gate. After a day of enjoying yourselves, sit back and watch the sun go down from the small decked patio in the garden. Borran Annex is the ideal bolt hole for visiting the southern Lakes. Beach 10 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 175 yards.
There are steps within the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (34)
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Confirmed Guest
We were very disappointed with the Cottage as it did not have any Wi-Fi so we had to use our own mobile data and as for the television it kept going wrong so we couldn’t watch telly too much because the screen kept going off or losing signal
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Confirmed Guest
Good location for touring and good accommodation to go to with pets - tiled / wooden floors were really beneficial when it had rained. Really quiet and restful. Nearby pub very welcoming to humans and canines. Almost everything you could need was in the annexe. Toaster needs a check as lever had to be kept pressed down to heat up the elements and only half of the elements worked. We took an air fryer with us and the accommodation may benefit from the addition of one, but the microwave was capable of more than just heating up, and the air fryer was a personal choice. There are no shops nearby, so you need to travel to nearby Ulverston for any provisions or organise a home delivery. We did see Tesco and Sainsbury’s delivery vans passing by so it’s convenient to do this. But if you have forgotten something you can’t just ‘pop out’ to get it.Overall, we enjoyed our stay and would return.
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Sheena Falconer
Lovely little ground floor annexe with incredible view of surrounding area. Is a place to get away from wifi led days. Great pub just 300 yards away, that did lovely food and great real ales. Great base for investigating the local area such as coniston, and the stream railway . Nice little garden to sit out in and enclosed for our dog. Basic kitchen but was adequate for our needs as didnt go away on a break to cook. Didnt even switch on the television as was great to look out at the view, listen to music and talk xc