Sandy Wyke

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

4 Customer Review(s)

Mr Boddy

“The new bathroom is excellent and very much a positive for the cottage.”

- Mr Boddy,
Mrs Broad December 2020

“The sheer impossibility of getting hold of anyone to let you know our daughter had tested positive for c-19 midweek and that we had left early.”

No-one answers the phone and emails simply generated an automatic response. It took four (lengthy) attempts to speak to someone, 24 hours after leaving. Property was not as clean as previously (this was our fourth stay at Sandy Wyke): loos needed a scrub around the seat hinges, mirrors in the bedroom were dusty. The mugs in the kitchen were badly tea stained (I bought bicarbonate of soda and they are now spotless for the next guests). It left us wondering how clean the other crockery actually was - there is no dishwasher which makes it harder. Earlier in the week we reported that on arrival the coat rack in the lobby had fallen off the wall as soon as we hung the first coat on it - we did not ask maintenance to rectify whilst we were there but hope that it has been fixed for this week’s guests - and that full sanitisation of the property has been thorough. We have used Heart of the Lakes since 2007 and when it was a genuinely local company it was superb - on one occasion they turned out on Christmas Eve to sort out an outside light for us (at a different property) to ensure my elderly father could negotiate the outside steps safely. I wish now I had kept the property owner’s details so I could let them know directly how Sykes are letting them down. We have loved Sandy Wyke but are seriously considering looking for a (non-Sykes) holiday rental for our next visit, mainly because of our concerns over the cleanliness of the property in these COVID times and the difficulty in getting hold of anyone to ensure the property is safe for the next guests.

- Mrs Broad, December 2020
Mrs Upton

“Really lovely house.”

Excellent. Would highly recommend.

- Mrs Upton,
Mrs Laurie

“This cottage was very cosy and in an ideal location for the winter months.”

- Mrs Laurie,
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The property

Regular visitors will know the characterful square in the centre of Hawkshead village, and this delightful area, much loved by photographers and artists, is the setting for Sandy Wyke Cottage . Here you can relax and enjoy the pleasures of village life just a short stroll to the pubs and cafes, local shopping for your everyday needs. With wonderful countryside all around, you can explore and ramble in the heart of Beatrix Potter country and there is hardly any need to use the car once you have settled in. Hawkshead makes a perfect setting for a holiday in any season. There are a number of good local places to eat and numerous, interesting local shops. Grizedale Forest is just up a nearby lane where you will find extensive walking and cycling trails and of course- a ramble to the beautiful Tarn Hows must not be missed. Accommodation: Front door leads into a welcoming lounge, neatly presented with wrought iron and tiles electric fire with feature surround (TV,Wi-Fi). Charmingly furnished throughout, with a compact attractive kitchen set to the right of the lounge. The dining table overlooks Hawkshead square. Stairs lead you up to two bedrooms, the first being a king with solid wood furnishings and co-ordinated decor and a view of the Hawkshead village and church. The second room is a twin with sash windows overlooking Hawkshead with latterbarrow in the background (the two rooms do also have an interconnecting door). Newly fitted family bathroom (shower over bath, WC,Basin) and a separate cloakroom (WC,basin). Outside: A parking permit is supplied for one car, and a quaint area at the front of the property provides a perfect place to take in the Hawkshead life right in the village centre.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with electric fire
Electric central heating and electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, and WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Permit parking for one car
Enclosed porch
One well-behaved dog allowed
Sorry, no smoking.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

HAWKSHEAD

Ambleside 4 miles; Kendal 24 miles.

The picturesque village of Hawkshead still retains the charm and character that so endeared it to its most famous residents - William Wordsworth and Beatrix Potter. Visitors can wander the wealth of tiny alleyways, thoroughfares, archways and courtyards between the whitewashed 17th century houses. There are many pleasant inns, teashops, guest houses and gift shops in the village, as well as the Beatrix Potter Gallery, which houses an annually changing exhibition of the famous author’s illustrations and stories. The other famous Hawkshead enthusiast, William Wordsworth, attended the Old Grammar School in 1779-87, which still stands today, and you can visit the building where the Lakeland poet developed his love of the form, and even see the desk into which he scratched his name as a small boy! Newby Bridge is ten miles away and offers attractions such as the Aquarium of the Lakes and Windermere Lake Cruises, sailing daily between Ambleside, Bowness and Lakeside. With stunning scenery and numerous attractions within easy touring distance, Hawkshead is in an ideal location at any time of the year.

Note: There is a £200 Good Housekeeping deposit payable with the final balance which will be refunded subsequent to departure

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Hawkshead, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1043080)

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Reviews

“The new bathroom is excellent and very much a positive for the cottage.”

“The sheer impossibility of getting hold of anyone to let you know our daughter had tested positive for c-19 midweek and that we had left early.”

“Really lovely house.”

“This cottage was very cosy and in an ideal location for the winter months.”

The property

Summary

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About the location

HAWKSHEAD