“This is a cottage where cleanliness is sadly of a very poor standard.”
A teapot covered in a layer of dust, a large bedroom mirror covered in dust. The top of a waste bin that needed cleaning before it could be used. Cutlery and crockery with far too many pieces still having remnants of food attached to it; we had to wash it all. A shower with disgustingly dirty grouting and a shower drain that clearly needed to be cleaned out. Add in a air vent in the bathroom that didn’t work and was missing the front. Add in no logs and a very poor welcome; it left a lot to be desired. All of this is said with good intent because the owner seemed to be a friendly chap and the location is fantastic for anyone wanting to do long works without having to go to high to get great views. Across to Langdale, up to Latterbarrow or up to Black Crag are all excellent works. Lift the standard of cleaning considerably, throw in free logs, make an effort to welcome people properly and repeat bookings will increase considerably. Maybe pay for an ETB inspection and aim to achieve 5 star; it will take some work but will reap rewards in the future.