Willow Cottage
ID: S1332774
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
Willow Cottage in Ulverston is a quaint and cosy property with a lovely garden, well-suited for families and pets. Its ideal location near the lakes and local pubs adds to its charm. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds and the warm, homely feel of the cottage.
Several reviews mention cleanliness issues such as dirty bakeware, floors, and kitchenware, which suggests that cleanliness is below expectations for some guests.
The cottage's location is frequently praised for being well-situated, easy to find, and close to local amenities and the lakes, making it an ideal spot for exploring the area.
Guests find the beds comfy and the cottage cosy, especially praising its warmth. However, some mention it can be cold at night with no instructions for heating, affecting the comfort level.
The property is generally well-equipped, but several reviews cite issues with maintenance such as a broken fire, door handle problems, and lack of heating instructions, indicating room for improvement.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches from the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess the level of thoughtfulness.
About this property
This period cottage has character and a quirky feel and was formerly housing for workers at the local bobbin mill factory which ran from the early 1700’s up until 1970’s..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. 2 stairgates.. Patio with garden furniture. Garden (shared with other properties on-site). On road parking. No smoking. Please note: There are 4 steps in the garden and an unfenced river at the bottom of the garden, 30 yards.. The charm and character of this lovely property start at the stable style front door, and as soon as you open it up you are welcomed by the exposed slate walls and inviting wood burner. The open plan living/kitchen/dining area draws you into this quirky property and you are immediately reminded of days gone by. The living area has a sociable feel with comfortable chairs and sofas to encourage you to sit and talk about the day’s events in front of a roaring wood burner. Similarly, the kitchen and dining area lend themselves to inclusive chatting over a glass of fine wine. The first floor is accessed by a narrow staircase and offers a family bathroom and the first double room, a second twisting staircase leads to the master bedroom which is spacious and continues the character of the property with its exposed beams. As you venture outside there is a small patio area which overlooks the large, shared garden and at the bottom of the garden is the River Crake which offers peace for those looking to relax to the soundtrack of its bubbling waters.
The property is two doors up from the local pub and the village of Spark Bridge itself offers pleasant walks by the River Crake. Only 5 miles away is the lovely market town of Ulverston. This pretty town boasts cobbled streets leading to a variety of independent shops and is well serviced with pubs, restaurants and cafés to cater to every taste. Ulverston enjoys many diverse festivals through the year, ranging from flag festivals to lantern parades, music and comedy festivals and the ever-popular Dickensian winter markets. As the birthplace of Stan Laurel, local attractions include the Laurel and Hardy Museum, the Roxy Cinema and you can enjoy a thigh pumping walk up to the Hoad Monument to enjoy stunning views over the peninsula. A little further out but within 20 minutes’ drive you can arrive at Lake Windermere and the bustling town of Bowness on Windermere 10 minutes’ drive after that. The Lake District offers every conceivable outdoor pursuit from sailing to climbing, walking and many more, but for the less active there are many other delights to enjoy such as Michelin starred restaurants, stately homes, museums, festivals and of course some of the most stunning views and landscapes that inspired world renowned writers like Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth who chose to call the Lake District home.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Laurel and Hardy Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (15)
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Confirmed Guest
Willow Cottage, Sparks Bridge.
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Claudiacoveney93
Great location. The cottage was a bit cold at night and we weren't given instructions on how to turn up the heating. There were some logs left for fire but no kindling so they wouldn't burn.
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Emma Coils
Exceptionally well located, and a gorgeously quaint little cottage with lots of charm and potential. The garden was lovely. The beds were comfy and clean. Plenty of space for two adults, two kids and a large dog. However there were a number of issues that I note (from other reviews online and in the guestbook) that seem to be fairly typical and often raised. Cleanliness in general was less than I would expect. Some of the bakeware had dried on food. The grout on the shower didn't look like it had been touched in a LONG time (although the shower itself was reliable and reasonably powerful!) The fire was out of commission, and the back door handle kept coming off. All in all, these are relatively small factors that cumulatively caused a lot of frustration. That having been said, I do think they're reasonably straightforward fixes that, if addressed, would make this a phenomenal little gem.