Jane's Cottage

30 Customer Reviews

• "Retired couple with dog."

  We had a great visit to Jane's cottage, loved the situation, cottage spacious and suited us well. Owners friendly and helpful. Track was no issue in our regular car, just approach sensibly. Lovely walk to Tarn How and back via Hawkshead Hill, and Baptist Church with Poustinia in garden. Also Wray castle within walking distance via footpaths. The Dinky map of Hawkshead at the property was a real bonus as Janes cottage is on the fold or crease of the Explorer & Landranger OS maps. The drive over Hardknott pass was amazing, walked up to Roman Fort & had great view of Scawfell. It was a particularly sunny, clear day, so fitted in a trip to the, vast, beach at Drigg, great for dogs and owners alike.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2024

• "Inside Jane’s cottage was fine and good quality fitting, extremely clean, just one cereal dish."

  The washing machine was inaccessible unless you had a machete, and the dryer was broken. All down to a rear garden completely overgrown. The front garden needed maintenance too, weeds. The driveway we navigated safely but it was a too risky really, one mis judgement and you have damaged your car on large pot holes. Completely avoidable, FILL THEM IN with stones, holidays are supposed to be relaxing, that drive was tense. The advert says have a 4by4, when I enquired through the chat if necessary, it wasn’t, but I think it is.

  Reviewed by Liam3.4★Sep 2024

• "There is nothing wrong with the cottage itself."

  It is very spacious, there is a beautiful kitchen with everything you need, and the bathroom is spacious. A wide range of DVDs was really nice. The cottage is beautifully situated in the fields where you can see deer walking from the couch in the evening light. but the road to get there had very deep holes that our car (Volvo V90) hit the ground several times. These holes could have easily been filled with a few wheelbarrows of gravel. The path to the laundry room was a jungle of nettles and brambles, the dryer did not dry. Then there was no one to receive us, the key was just in the door. There was someone living in a house next to our accommodation. This woman did not even say hello to us and seemed to run away every time we saw her. It made us feel unwelcome. the yard and the area around the building were an unnecessary mess, the whole thing gave a deserted look.

  Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We take all comments on board, and they will be passed on to the relevant teams. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rp4.1★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely loved janes cottage!"

  We found the cottage so charming, from the stone work and thick curved walls, to the window chairs, mezzanine bedroom and japanese bath tub, an excellant small but spacious cottage. All the facilities you would need. The location is charming, rustic and peaceful. Along with a super comfy bed the area is so quiet on a night, it was the best sleep l have had in a long time. Loved the swallows in the farmhouse courtyard swooping in and out of the stable buildings. Situated so close to so many beautiful places and small villages, the perfect holiday stay in the lakes. We had a brilliant holiday, our time there will remain a happy memory forever.

  Reviewed by Joshua5.0★Jun 2024

• "We absolutely loved Jane's Cottage."

  Very tranquil and relaxing. We will certainly be visiting again.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jun 2024

• "Loved the rural location and being on a farm."

  Accommodation was quirky and plenty of room for a week for a couple and a dog. Only a short drive to excellent walks and towns but heed the warning about the driveway as you do need good clearance on the bumpy driveway. One negative- the pillows were absolutely criminal so would strongly recommend bringing your own or pre booking your appointment at the chiropractors for your return home.

  Thank you for leaving your feedback. We are pleased to see that you had an enjoyable stay. We do find that pillows are down to personal preferences but we take all comments on board. Thank you- The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alexander3.4★May 2024

• "Love Jane’s cottage 5th visit ."

  A perfect getaway. Comfortable, clean and has everything you need . Hosts friendly and provided logs for the fire and Christmas goodies .

  Reviewed by S5.0★Dec 2023

• "Had a great stay."

  The cottage was amazing , very clean and comfortable and offered everything you could of needed and more, my favourite being the Japanese bath tub. Overall it was a very relaxing holiday and the surrounding area was lovely. Very peaceful. I would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Oct 2023

• "There is no washer dryer."

  Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to read that you were unable to find the washer drier which is located below the cottage and accessed through the lower garden. Had you contacted us during your stay, we could have directed you to it. Lakelovers owner relations team. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David4.4★Sep 2023

• "So this was a difficult one for us to rate as the cottage and the owner were fantastic."

  The cottage was done to a very high spec and the owner was so helpful. We hadn’t anticipated how difficult it would be to find it as the postcode just took us to the general area luckily we found a local who directed us. Then the drive to the property although it did state on the details it was a rough drive we wasn’t anticipating how bad it actually was. The setting of the cottage was beautiful but not near anything and the walk into Hawkshead was as stated only a mile but that mile was along a busy road with no paths. It said on the listing it had a back and front garden with patio furniture this was not the case there was no back garden there was just a small area at the front with chairs but it was a bit scruffy. Also on the listing it said there was a washer/dryer I couldn’t find it. Lakes lovers need to get there description right and let people know how remote this place is if your looking for a week just doing nothing this is the place for you but it you need to be getting out and about you need to be aware of where it is how bad the drive is please don’t use a small car you need a steady vehicle and be ready to be having to drive to most places as nothing is in easy reach. Thankyou Lisa for making us so welcome you made our stay much more enjoyable.

  Thank you for your feedback. We take all comments on board, and we will take a look at the listing to ensure that it is correct. The Lakelovers Owner Relations Team Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jacqueline3.4★Sep 2023

• "This was our fifth trip to the lakes."

  Always around this area and this has been our favourite cottage so far. Make sure your car has reasonable ground clearance for the top of the drive but otherwise only good things to say about Janes Cottage. Thank you for giving us such a lovely experience.

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Aug 2023

• "Lovely warm welcoming property."

  Very comfortable bed and lots of seating choices in the living area. The owner was friendly, helpful and discreet. I would highly recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Feb 2023

• "Superb location."

  Interior of the cottage is beautiful. Adore the Japanese bath. It is so nice we have already booked for next year.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Aug 2022

• "The cottage is in a beautiful area."

  Inside it looks neat. All you need is there. Good bed, good bathroom and a spacious room. We did’n like the driveway to the cottage. You have to drive very carefully so as not to damage your car. We also did not like the place to sit outside. In front of the cottage is a terrace, located in the courtyard. We found it very messy there. In short, we think it's a good cottage inside, but we don't think this place is very suitable for sitting outside.

  Reviewed by Hannie4.1★Jul 2022

• "The inside of the property was great."

  Very clean and tidy and well designed. However the garden described in the advert was completely overgrown which wasn’t great for the dogs and the area around the cottage was messy. We also only had one toilet roll left for 5 days and the lane to the property was extremely rough, only suitable for a 4x4.

  Reviewed by Damon3.8★Jul 2022

• "We absolutely loved our week away."

  It was the remote cottage we were looking for. It was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. The only thing to say is it is up a very bumpy lane and it wasn't that suitable for our low car. It just required some very careful driving up and down the lane each day. Overall it was superb and we'd definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Patrick4.4★Apr 2022

• "This place is AMAZING!"

  !! Super friendly hosts and the cottage is way bigger than it looks in the pictures!

  Reviewed by Hernando5.0★Feb 2022

• "Excellent location, perfect cottage, enjoyed our stay."

  Thank You

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Feb 2022

• "We loved our stay with you, we felt very comfortable and enjoyed being on your working farm."

  Thank you for the fresh eggs and logs during our stay. The location was so good for us and was a complete getaway. We enjoyed visiting the National Trust properties and walks along the lake.

  Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★Jan 2022

• "Spacious and cute cottage situated a short drive from the lovely village of Ambleside."

  Bathroom is lovely with the underfloor heating and the deep bath is a great touch after a long day out walking. The bed is exceptionally comfortable, despite the restricted headroom upstairs. The range fire worked perfectly to keep us warm, with good instructions and a nice supply of wood. Although we would have preferred the seating to have been layed out a little differently so as to make more use of feeling cosy around the fire. We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Matthew4.4★Dec 2021

• "Third visit ."

  Lovely and relaxing as usual Hosts very helpful and friendly.

  Reviewed by S5.0★Dec 2021

• "Such a lovely place, a really beautiful cottage."

  The woodburner on made it so cosy.The owner was very friendly and nothing too much trouble. A fantastic place to enjoy the lakes.

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★Nov 2021

• "A lovely cottage!"

  Spacious and clean with great facilities and attention to detail.

  Reviewed by Cashel5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was excellent."

  Very comfortable, the cottage was very clean and spacious. We were made very welcome. Would definitely visit again and would highly recommend

  Reviewed by Kevan5.0★Nov 2021

• "We loved everything about our stay at Jane's Cottage."

  The host family were very welcoming and helpful. The cottage itself was beautifully decorated and prepared. The farm and cottage were ideal for my wife and myself as we enjoyed a relaxing week in the Lake District. We enjoyed staying on a working farm, and loved seeing the ducks, chickens, horses, sheep and goats. The location of Jane's Cottage is excellent if you wish to be able to travel easily to many of the local attractions and to stay away from the busy crowds. Thank you for a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2021

• "Wonderful cottage, surrounded by lovely views of the hills."

  Really warm and cosy inside. The farm animals are a lovely bonus, great to get fantastic fresh barn eggs on request. The Outgate Inn is about a 15 minute walk from the farm. The village of Hawkshead a bit further, 30 minutes or so. Lots of great walks on the doorstep. The Owners are very friendly and helpful, we’ll be back

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2021

• "The fridge and all the pots and pans were dirty and had to be cleaned before they could be used."

  This did not inspire confidence in Covid times. The drive was in very poor repair and had to be navigated extremely carefully to avoid damage to the car. Several things were not as described i.e the TV wasn't a Smart TV, the tumble dryer was broken, there was only garden funiture in the front yard and that was functional rather than luxury. The property is comfortable but far from the stated luxury. The location of the property is good and the people nice.

  Reviewed by D1.9★Apr 2021

• "This is a fantastic little (big for two) cottage on a working farm off the beaten track."

  Perfect for 'getting away from it all' but just a mile walk from Hawkshead. The facilities are all there and the Esse range well stocked for cooler nights. Owners very friendly and you can get involved with feeding the animals or not as you wish. Can't fault it and was a much needed short break away from 'the madding crowds'!

  Reviewed by Bina5.0★Apr 2021

• "A wonderful oasis with superb views and walks from the door."

  Just perfect!

  Miss DennisonDec 2019

• "We had a wonderful holiday in this lovely farm-based cottage."

  It has everything you need and is ideally situated near Hawkshead, Ambleside and Windermere. It was beautifully decorated and very cosy - shame it wasn’t quite cold enough to light the fire!

  ScottDec 2019

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