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"I had an enjoyable week at Gable View."
It was comfortable and I slept well. The property is part of a working farm and I liked being around all of the chickens, geese and goats who live there.
Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Sep 2024
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"A very enjoyable stay at Gable View enhanced by listening to and watching the different animals from the working farm that the cottage is attached to, (particularly the very friendly pair of goats)."
The kitchen facilities were limited, i.e. a very small counter top oven with two hobs but adequate for our needs. Situated in a beautiful location ideal for walking or going further afield by car.
Reviewed by Carol3.4★Jul 2024
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"Comfortable cottage, small but more than enough for me and the dog."
I think it might be challenging to cook for 2 but there are plenty of pubs a short drive away and its an easy walk to Ravenglass where there are several pubs that do food. Good base to explore the western lakes. This is on a working farm so that means animals, the noise didn't disturb me.
Reviewed by Sacha3.4★Apr 2024
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"Nice quiet location but close enough to the National park as well as the west coast towns such as Whitehaven & Workington for those that need their shopping fix."
Cottage was nice & comfortable but could just do with a bit of maintenance & upgrading. One of the cupoard doors in the kitchen was missing & the small counter top cooker not really suitable even for one. It may be relatively modern but the last time I used one like that it was a "Baby Belling" over thirty years ago & if anything that was more efficient (or maybe I've got used to better over that time). There didn't seem to be any way of controling the hot plates.
The batroom was vey small & had no heating but the water in the shower was nice & hot.
Overall it was adequate especially as I was on my own, & I would definately consider staying there again.
It was nice to see the variety of free range chickens & cockerels & the goats. Just bear in mind that the goats will just walk into the cottage if you leave the door open & cockerels don't just crow in the mornings. They also crow throughout the night. But then it is the countryside & only to be expected.
Reviewed by Leslie4.4★Feb 2024
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"This cottage on a farm was cosy , comfortable and well equipped for the two of us."
The electric heater well supported the central heating . It was cold outside but access via car to the start of good lake district walks and coastal walks was ideal for us hikers. I appreciated the busyness of Mike the farmer and enjoyed talking about farming with him as l used to be a farm worker many years ago.
The cockerals can be noisy at times but after all it is a farm. We had a relaxing energetic holiday from a comfortable cottage in the height of winter.
Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jan 2024
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"Sixth time i have been to the same cottage myself and my girlfriend with our dog Frank really enjoy every minute of our stay."
we are always sad when we come home but we book straight away for the next time.
The Farmer Mike is a great fella he leaves you to yourself to enjoy your holiday but always good for a chat . we are booking a couple of weeks next year at different times so something ti look forward to .
I highly recommend trying this wonderful working farm you will not be disapointed .
Dave, Janette and Frank
Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2023
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"Another fabulous holiday, thank you"
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Nov 2023
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"Nice cosy cottage with great views of the hills, fun to see the free-range chickens,chicks and ducks."
Good location to explore the lakes.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2023
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"A very pretty little cottage, just right for two."
Has everything you need, microwave, washing machine, all cooking utensils. Set on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Very friendly and helpful owner who can't do enough to help.
Reviewed by Jenny4.1★Jul 2023
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"Lovely cosy cottage, everything you could wish for."
Beautiful views and so quiet, even for a working farm
Reviewed by Roy5.0★Jun 2023
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"Me and wife Stayed for 7 nights 2nd June 2023."
Little pooch had a fab time.we had never been to lake district before. Absolutely loved it.perfect location.nice walk into Ravenglass..loved the chickens and ducks running around. Cockerells didn't bother me in the mornings. Hardly heard them.was nice to see how farms are Run.fresh eggs each morning. Mike and his partner always found time to have a chat and very welcoming. will definitely Return next year. Rock on.
Reviewed by Roy5.0★Jun 2023
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"Fantastic stay at this gorgeous little cottage."
Warm and inviting as always. A great base for getting out and about, Mike the farmer has always got time to chat even though he never stops working , we are alway made for feel welcome.
My fifth time of staying with my little Border Terrier Frank and we have already booked to return next year
Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2022
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"2nd time here."
Lovely & quiet. Fantastic views. Friendly owners. Wel worth a visit
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Nov 2022
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"I think this was our 5th holiday at this property - it's our first choice to stay in when we visit the area."
It's cosy, comfortable and has everything we need. We enjoy the beautiful views and the farm setting, as well as the walks from the door and the many interesting places to visit nearby. The hosts are welcoming, friendly and helpful. Yet again we have thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Thank you!
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Sep 2022
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"Does exactly what it says on the tin!"
The accommodation is an open plan 1 up 1 down cottage, small and compact but clean and everything required is there.
The en-suite is "very" compact but sufficient and the shower is hot and powerful, the bed keeps on getting mentions and now I know why, one of the best I've experienced on my travels.
Freeview TV and free wifi available.
It's on a working farm but not noisy, even the free range hens and cockerel were quiet when I was there!
If I come back to the Lakes again I will definitely check if this is available :-)
Reviewed by Lee4.7★Mar 2022
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"Very happy there."
Friendly helpful owners. The dog loved it. Very restful. Only came back a day early because of other commitments. Would recommend. Loved the mattress
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Jan 2022
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"Arrived Monday for 7nights but left on Wednesday morning on arrival the ..."
Arrived Monday for 7nights but left on Wednesday morning on arrival the apartment had a damp and musty smell the shower is extremely small and not very clean the duvet had a nasty smell and a hole in it and looked 20 years old not very good in these covid times the heating is controlled by owner and we found it very cold I did complain on leaving the property but all that was said was there's an electric fire and shut the door waste of money
Reviewed by Anne1.6★Nov 2021
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"Gable View was a great location and the accommodation was ideal for someone like me wanting somewhere in the right place, at a good price and without frills."
It was extremely quiet and had everything I needed, notably a good shower, a comfy bed and something to cook food on. It was great being attached to a working farm, the views of the mountains from the cottage were superb and I was able to walk to Ravenglass from the cottage. I had a great week. If you want a luxury, spacious cottage then this isn't the one for you. If you want a bit of solitude close to the coast and the mountains, then Gable View hits all the right notes.
Reviewed by Jeremy3.8★Nov 2021
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"What a beautiful place to stay."
Everything you need for a comfortable stay. The owners are lovely. Will be booking again for next year.
Scruffy (Patterdale Terrier) and I had a fabulous time. Thankyou so much.
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★Nov 2021
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"Wish to start by saying that owners are very friendly and welcoming."
Luckily brought some milk , tea and coffee as nothing in the cottage after a very tiring long drive. Was not expecting the en-suite facility to be so extremely cramped. This let down the otherwise satisfactory provisions. Several webs led to us having some 8 legged guests. Would benefit from refurbishment to be in line with the other cottages. That said it was acceptable value for money.
Reviewed by Amanda3.8★Aug 2021
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"The hosts were lovely people happy to help at any time."
The views were stunning from Gable View. Would highly recommend a visit.
Reviewed by Melanie5.0★Aug 2021
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"Wonderful, cosy cottage with exceptional, breathtaking views!"
Lovely, friendly, kind and welcoming hosts.
Reviewed by Joanna5.0★Jul 2021
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"Property was ok, but in the kitchen part, the fridge was in the corner, and the door opened with the hinges closest to you, and to get anything out you had to reach over the door, would be easier if they moved the hinges to the left side of the fridge."
The oven was a small portable type sitting on the worktop. The first night when closing the curtains, looking out at the yard, saw it was crawling with rats!
Reviewed by George3.8★Jun 2021
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"Lovely cottage in a good location for Scarfell pike and the west coast"
Reviewed by Neil4.1★May 2021
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"I sampled the smaller cottage Gable View, i was on my own, so space was more than adequate, if 2 are staying and your hound is big, you might be tripping over each other."
Bedroom was nice and cosy (keep window closed at night, as farm cockerel will wake you) didnt hear it after 3rd night... Lake district air does wonders for sleep.
Lounge/kitchenette/diner more than passable even for a 2 week stay, my own personal points are TV not pick up the bulk of freeview channels, so choice of viewing a tad limited, wifi is there, but i took my own, also took a google chromecast with me.... Which proved a boon as TV is not internet type. Only other minor gripe is the sofa, really could do with a new firmer support model, although cushions available, i used pillows as extra back support and comfort.
At time of visit stuff around me not fully open, but hey theres still good walks to be had, views from front are stunning.... Just still a bit too chilly to spend time sitting outside.
Hosts are friendly and welcoming and regularly asked if needed anything else, if you get talking to Michael.... Very interesting character, we even had a connection to Keswick, Borrowdale where i worked in a hotel back in the day.
You have a petrol station with a well stocked fairly large Spar shop 2 mins drive 10mins walk
Directions to farm are given, but did i read... No so went slightly wrong way not far from farm, if you use the app what 3 words and use "Drawn. Change. Shepherds. That will take you to front door.
I recommend a train journey along the west coast from Ravenglass, the line hugs the coast like a lizard.... And marvel at the properties that are built practically on the beaches along that coast, i travelled north, but you can travel south as well and go across another estuary at Arnside (involves a change of train) depending on your time of visit to Arnside... You might catch a tidal bore coming in.
On the whole a nice relaxing holiday, which is what its about really.... Will be back, just dont know when.
Reviewed by Albert4.7★Apr 2021
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"Really lovely owners and farm."
Comfortable cottages in beautiful surroundings. Thank you Mike and Lesley.
Reviewed by Julia5.0★Apr 2021
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"This was the Fourth time going back to the cottage and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
The cat rage is fully kited out with every thing you need alls you need to take is food ."
The farmer Mike is a great guy a real hard grafter and so very helpful if you have any problem .
Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2020
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"Absolutely beautiful setting."
very friendly hosts and gorgeous views
Reviewed by Richard3.4★Jan 2020
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"Fantastic holiday in a very comfortable cottage on a proper working farm."
The cottage is fully kitted out with everything you need for a great holidays
Clean bedding , towels , on suite shower and toilet fully fitted kitchen , central heating , television and great Wi-fi and is dog friendly..
This is the third time I have been to Gable View and already planning more holidays there next year .
The Farmer who owner Gable View Mike is very friendly chap and a real grafter from morning to night , but still had time for a chat with you.
I highly recommend Gable view if you want to get away from it all in a place with stunning scenery.
Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2019
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"Nice location & beautiful views"
Reviewed by Brenda4.4★Nov 2019
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"Fantastic views, quiet, lovely host, close to everything worth seeing."
Mega holiday.
Reviewed by James5.0★Aug 2019
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"My sat nav took me to the wrong farm to begin because of the postcode being the same but I was kindly directed to the correct farm."
I had an amazing stay in the quaint little cottage which was perfect for me being a solo traveller. It had everything I needed and was very cosy. I took most things with me but there is a garage with a shop nearby which is handy if you run out of anything. The views from the farm are just stunning and I loved that it was a working farm. Mike the farmer is a lovely friendly man. I absolutely loved staying there and can't wait to return!
Reviewed by Mandy5.0★May 2019
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"Great cottage far from the madding Crowd on a proper working farm, we had a fantastic time and we have booked again for later this year."
Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2019
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"Fantastic holiday cottage far from the madding crowd on a proper working Farm."
Mike the Farmer is a lovely man and nothing was too much trouble for him.
The cottage was very clean and warm with a comfy bed and a well equipped Kitchen area. We made all our food in there from breakfasts to three Course meals.
I came home after staying at Gable View and rebooked the same day.
I highly recommend Gable View if you want a holiday to get away from it all.
Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2018
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"Like anywhere different to your own home it takes a day or two so to settle in, that didn't take long and it was a very comfortable stay at Gable View."
Everything you might need that you may have forgotten to bring with you seemed to be there. Great location too for the fells around Wast Water Lake including Scafell Pike and Great Gable, which you can see from the property, hence the name 'Gable View' presumably. You know when you have had a good week when you're not ready for coming home!
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2018
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"Excellent location for exploring Eskdale, Wasdale, Ravenglass, etc!"
Reviewed by Hugh4.7★Jul 2018
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"Great to stay on a working farm."
Able to take the dog. Welcomed and made to feel at home. Fantastic location. Very pretty countryside.
Reviewed by Lynette5.0★May 2017
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"Will definitely book again"
Reviewed by Lynn5.0★May 2017
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"The cottage was home from home everything you need is there for you."
The views are absolutely fantastic.
The owner Mike is a lovely man and very helpful .
We enjoyed it so much we would love to go back and our little dog was very welcome .
Frank and Sandra &Molly dog .
Reviewed by Frank5.0★Sep 2016
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