Guests say
Sunny Beck is a charming cottage set in a tranquil, rural location with extensive gardens leading to a picturesque river, making it ideal for those seeking peace and natural beauty. Guests frequently praise the well-equipped kitchen, beautiful outdoor space, and the relaxing atmosphere. While most found the cottage clean and comfortable, some noted areas needing refurbishment and occasional issues with damp and maintenance. The property is a short drive from amenities, offering seclusion and excellent opportunities for walks and wildlife spotting, making it a delightful retreat for families and dog owners alike.
Many guests found the cottage clean and tidy, especially the kitchen and bedrooms, but several reviews mention issues such as damp smells, mould, and occasional lapses in cleaning standards, particularly in the lounge and under the stairs.
The rural, riverside setting is widely praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and access to nature, though some guests noted the need to drive to local amenities. The location is especially appreciated by those seeking peace and outdoor activities.
Most guests found the cottage warm and beds comfortable, but there are repeated mentions of uncomfortable mattresses and occasional issues with heating and damp, which affected sleep quality for some visitors.
The kitchen is frequently highlighted as well-equipped and spacious, but some guests noted the need for upgrades, better kitchenware, and improved maintenance of appliances and garden furniture. Occasional issues with TV reception and heating were also mentioned.
While guests appreciated the provision of basics, several noted a lack of extra bin bags, dishwasher tablets, and firewood. No gifts or special touches were mentioned, and some felt more could be done to create a welcoming atmosphere.
About this property
This cottage is a great base from which to explore both the Lake District National Park and the Cumbrian coastline..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 42" Freeview TV, Netflix, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for open fire available locally. . Large lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture (shared with neighbouring property). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steps in the garden but flat access to all lawned areas of the garden, River Crake is unfenced, 100 yards away.. Sunny Beck is a delightful, semi-detached cottage, nestled in an enviable corner, rural and very private location within the hamlet of Low Nibthwaite, originally part of the local sawmill, dating back to the 1700’s. It is set in a ½-acre of mature gardens, with shrubs, lawns and seating areas and you can enjoy private fishing rights from anywhere along the boundary of Sunny Beck Cottage. There are excellent walking and mountain biking trails from the doorstep around the shores of Coniston Water and surrounding fells. The large garage/barn is ideal for storing your car, bikes and boats, with additional private parking for two cars. This is the ideal holiday home to use as a spring board for the visiting the Lake District National Park. Beach 10¼ miles. Shop 4½ miles, pub and restaurant 1¼ mile.
Sunny Beck can be booked with Riverside Cottage (ref UK1367) adjacent to sleep up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi
Due to the nature of this property and land there are a number of drops within the grounds of about 1.5 metres and so children must be supervised at all times. There is an unfenced stream in the garden. Access to the back garden area, is from steps at the door of the property, not the gate with 'private' written on. This property is next door to UK1367 which shares the garden
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 (16)
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Confirmed Guest
Had a lovely week in Sunny Beck with unexpected mostly sunny weather for October. A quaint old cottage with a beautifully renovated kitchen and nice sized bedrooms. Our mattress was abit uncomfortable but we solved it by sleeping on top of the duvet with a quilt on top! The gardens were beautiful and much larger than they looked in the photos, leading down to the River Crayke which feeds into Coniston Water. Our dogs loved going out exploring the many little tracks throughout the gardens.
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Christine Levermore
Idyllic spot. Very homely cottage with everything you may need. Shower regulator may need replacing as water is either scorching or freezing which was a bit of a shock!! Lovely location very close to Coniston Water. Would definitely recommend. Dogs were in their element.
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Molly Hall
The cottage is in a beautiful setting, but let down by the tiredness of the property. For the price that is charged, it requires a full refurb and a deep clean.The gardens need attention too, I actually did some weeding on the pathway whilst there. Mattresses were of low quality and very uncomfortable. The bathroom fan is not set to a timed stop setting and runs for a very long time and is very loud when trying to get to sleep. This could be made into a lovely rental if the above was to be carried out.