Guests consistently praise the cottage for its cleanliness, cosy comfort, and beautiful location by a river in a tranquil village. The shared garden and proximity to local pubs add to the charm. While it's a peaceful retreat, it's also a convenient base for exploring the South Lakes. The property is well-equipped, though a few guests missed having a freezer.
Reviewers frequently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'lovely and clean', 'immaculate', and 'very clean'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the positive experiences of the guests.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, proximity to the South Lakes, and the lovely river in the shared garden. It's noted as a good base for exploring the area, though some guests mentioned limited local shopping options.
Guests find the cottage cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of comfortable beds and a homely feel. However, a few guests suggested improvements in seating comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped for a pleasant stay, with all necessary amenities. However, several guests noted the absence of a freezer, which slightly impacted the score.
While guests appreciate the overall experience, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the host. Therefore, a score cannot be given in this category.
A cosy mid-terrace cottage, formerly homes for the local bobbin mill-workers, located in the sleepy village of Spark Bridge, just 5.5 miles from Ulverston. This comfy cottage enjoys views across the river to the rear, and is just ten minutes drive from Coniston Water on the boundary of the beautiful Lake District National Park. As soon as you step inside, youll immediately feel welcome. The open plan living area, with its cosy sitting area and kitchen/diner, provides a perfect place to settle together. A stable door opens onto the garden, with steps leading down to extensive shared lawns, garden chairs and benches and the River Crake. With lovely accommodation, which has been tastefully enhanced to maximise the original features, the cottage offers one double bedroom, one twin bedroom and a shower room on the first floor. Outside, at the rear, there are open grounds shared with the rest of the terrace, which stretches down to the river. Just a short walk takes you to the village pub and benches on the village green alongside the River Crake, while two miles up the road in Greenodd you will find a couple more pubs, a bakery, a butcher's shop, a fish and chip shop and a convenience store. Being ideally situated on the edge of the Lake District, there are lots of beautiful areas to explore, including the quaint Lakeland village of Hawkshead, which is just 20 minutes drive away, whilst from the cottage itself you can step out and enjoy numerous paths and bridleways running through spectacular countryside. For a fun-filled family day, why not pop over to the Haverthwaite and Lakeside Steam Railway, and embark on a steam train to Lakeside, before joining the Windermere Steamer for a cruise up the most famous lake in the district? This charming cottage will make an excellent base for friends, families and couples seeking a character holiday home.
The small village of Spark Bridge has two pubs, the Farmers Arms and Royal Oak, with both offering good food. A couple of miles away is the village of Greenodd, which has a selection of shops and a pub, whilst just five miles away is the ancient market town of Ulverston. Ulverston is famous for its street markets and festivals, and boasts a wide range of shops, pubs and leisure facilities. An ideal location for enjoying fantastic coastal and countryside pursuits.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
New for 2021-2022 King size mattress and new Sofa.
Electric heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher,Smart TV WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
Roadside parking on first come, first served basis.
Shared lawned garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 min walk.
Note: 10 external steps down to access garden.
Note: Internal stairs are steep and narrow.
Note: Mobile reception can be limited.
Note: Riverside location, children must be supervised at all times.
Note: Free WiFi in Royal Oak pub, 1 min walk.
Please note: No EV Charging at this property for health and safety purposes.
Hilary
Good facilities, conveniently placed to visit many places in the south lakes. Would recommend
Caroline
The cottage is immaculate with everything you need.
Chee Keong
We enjoyed our stay and were comfortable. The owner was friendly and responsive to all our questions and accommodated our needs. The only disadvantage was that buses were available twice a day and only on weekdays. Otherwise, we had a pleasant and comfortable stay and got to know some of the warm folks in that area.
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