Lowfold Cottage

Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

6 Customer Review(s)

Jackie
February 2022

“Although the cottage was warm and cosy.”

It was not very clean. Cobwebs everywhere. Most of the mugs were old and dirty. The crockery, cutlery and glassware were dirty. We had to wash everything before using. The shower needs attention and updating. The final straw was seeing a later week in February available £200 less than we had paid.

It was not very clean. Cobwebs everywhere. Most of the mugs were old and dirty. The crockery, cutlery and glassware were dirty. We had to wash everything before using. The shower needs attention and updating. The final straw was seeing a later week in February available £200 less than we had paid.

- Jackie, February 2022
Patricia November 2021

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lowfold Cottage; it was cosy, comfortable and warm.”

It had everything we needed in a holiday cottage. It was convenient for local transport, eating out and shopping.

- Patricia, November 2021
Paula September 2021

“We had a gorgeous holiday in The Lakes but having stayed in Lowfold Cottage 7 years ago we were very surprised to see that the carpet on the stairs - which was dirty back then - is still the same and the double bed in the main bedroom is an old uncomfortable mattress.”

Really pleased about the kitchen, really well stocked with everything we needed and more but the cleaning was very surface. Every corner and lamp switch tucked away gave you a handful of cobwebs. The location is still great but the area has got busier so you hear the road more and the immediate neighbours allow their dog to bark to get back in after a morning wee as a regular alarm very early every day. Also the shower head needs urgent attention at it doesn’t stay in place and simply swings around the face the wall. The main thing that we are really shocked about and would stop us returning is the fact you don’t provide a recycling facility. The recycling bin is there. We know this service is available but perhaps you just choose not to pay? Whatever the reason we are totally shocked this is the case.

- Paula, September 2021

Thank you for your feedback; we will ensure the cleaning team check regularly for cobwebs moving forward! We agree about the recycling. it seems to be a local issue for holiday-let properties in the area. We have not been given an option to pay for recycling services as an individual property. I am not sure if this matter can be progressed between the local authority and Sykes cottages. We take our recycling to the facility in the car park near Ambleside Manor. Property Owner
J August 2021

“Our stay was delayed until 4pm for supposed extra COVID cleaning.”

The reality was the cleaner turned up at 3.10pm as we happened to be outside when she did . Consequently we couldn’t get into the cottage until 4.30 as she hadn’t finished at 4pm . She was obviously rushing as the house was dirty. The grill pan was so disgusting that the wife photographed it . In an effort to clean the cottage ourselves we got the hoover out . The smell from the hoover was terrible. I am not sure when it was last emptied but trust me we had to buy an air freshener after using it . The garden hadn’t been tended to and was untidy. We had the plug in the bathroom sink stuck so I walked to the Heart of the Lakes office to report it as your paperwork said you were open from 10am on a Sunday. The office was locked with no one around. Finally after a phone call someone did promptly turn up and fixed the problem. We have stopped at this property before and on these occasions we were happy but the property is now looking a little tired. The beds are uncomfortable and the carpets particularly the stair one are very dirty.

- J, August 2021
Mike July 2021

“Cottage was accurately described and more than met our expectations.”

Check in process simple and communications very clear

- Mike, July 2021
Gina April 2021

“Low Fold Cottage is a gem of a Cottage.”

It’s cosy and well equipped with everything you need for a self/ catering holiday. We had a wonderful time and intend to return one day. Just beware of banging your head on some of the ancient beams.

- Gina, April 2021
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The property

This stone built cottage really does have oodles of character, retaining original features such as exposed beams and flagged floors. It is one of the oldest cottages in Ambleside, thought to be built from stones from the old Roman fort. We are sure it will prove to be a most popular holiday destination at any time of the year. With Ambleside's bustling centre just a short stroll away you will be well placed to enjoy all the village facilities, a wide choice of restaurants, individual local shops, excellent cinemas, bowls, tennis and mini-golf. The choice of walks from the door will be more than enough to keep you busy all week whilst a ten minute stroll will bring you to picturesque Lake Windermere, with its boat hire and cruises - a delight in any season. Accommodation: Small patio garden with steps leading down to front entrance. Hallway with under stairs area for coats and boots. A sociable and welcoming open plan lounge/dining room/kitchen which is L-shaped (TV with freesat, DVD, and gas stove) with character features and back door to patio garden. Quality fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, and separate utility/drying room. Upstairs there are three comfortable cottage style bedrooms - one double, one twin and one single, all have interesting rooflines being built in the roof space. Family bathroom with feature stone wall and seating area, wc, basin and separate shower cubicle. The cottage is cosy in all weathers with under floor heating downstairs where there are slate and oak floors, fitted carpets upstairs and comfortable furnishings throughout. Outside: Parking for one large or 2 small cars in tandem.The attractive rear courtyard patio offers a quiet retreat for eating out of doors on warmer days. Village centre 400 yards, lake half a mile.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single (suitable for a child only)
Bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
Gas central heating, underfloor heating and woodburning stove
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat and DVD player, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Off-road parking for two cars
Rear patio with garden furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking

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

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

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Reviews

“Although the cottage was warm and cosy.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Lowfold Cottage; it was cosy, comfortable and warm.”

“We had a gorgeous holiday in The Lakes but having stayed in Lowfold Cottage 7 years ago we were very surprised to see that the carpet on the stairs - which was dirty back then - is still the same and the double bed in the main bedroom is an old uncomfortable mattress.”

“Our stay was delayed until 4pm for supposed extra COVID cleaning.”