Ashness

29 Customer Reviews

• "I had a lovely stay at Ashness."

  The cottage was super cosy, and a fair bit bigger than other cottages I've stayed in for a similar price. It was a perfect base for me and my dog to explore the North Lakes. We even got to know some of the friendly neighbours on the village green! I would absolutely recommend the cottage to a friend.

  Reviewed by Anna4.7★Nov 2024

• "Perfect stay."

  Very peaceful, lots of walks, cosy cottage.

  Hi thanks for your feedback glad you had a good time Best wishes Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Nov 2024

• "What a lovely cosy little place, one couldn’t wish for anything better."

  The owners were very friendly and welcoming, the comfort was first class with all the amenities one could need, including a great local pub 50 yards up the road.

  So glad you had a great time we hope to see you again best wishes adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Robin5.0★Oct 2024

• "Had a really lovely stay in Ashness."

  The space was just what was needed & walked from the door every day to explore the countryside which was perfect. The welcome wine was very much appreciated and there is a brilliant pub just around the corner from the property. Really easy on road parking as well.

  Thank you and we look forward to seeing you again in the future BW Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria4.4★Sep 2024

• "We had such a lovely stay at Ashness!"

  The cottage is in a really great location, with loads of fantastic walks nearby. The cottage itself is really lovely too; comfortable, cosy, and well equipped. We will definitely stay there again!

  Thank you for your kind comments and we look forward to seeing you again in the future best wishes Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amber5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a fantastic week in Ashness."

  We generally always stay in Keswick, so this was a first visit to Bassenthwaite for us and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was very well equipped & cosy plus the Sun Inn around the corner turned out to be a gem! We did tend to gravitate towards Keswick for our hiking & choice of shops, but it was literally a 15 minute drive. The only (very minor) issue we had with the cottage was after 2 days of rain, we struggled to get clothes dry. Maybe a heated airer or washer/dryer could be considered. Otherwise perfect for us and our pooch.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely stay in this well equipped and comfortable cottage."

  It is a good size for two people and well located for visiting the northern lakes.

  Many thanks for your feedback Sue and I are pleased you enjoyed your stay BW Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Jun 2024

• "The property felt like a home (as opposed to a holiday home)."

  The kitchen was extremely well stocked with equipment and the little extras. We had already read that there was a lack of space for food storage - so we brought our supplies in a crate and placed it on the stepstool - problem solved

  Sue and I thank you for the kind words and hope we shall see you again in the future best wishes Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by George4.7★May 2024

• "Nice cottage lovely owners right upstairs if we needed anything."

  Welcome gift of a bottle of wine was thoughtful. Cleaning products and laundry detergent all there for us. Pub literally around the corner which was great for evening meals everyone very welcoming of our dogs. Lovely little village, I would go again.

  HI thank you for your feedback We are both pleased you enjoyed your stay Best wishes Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen4.4★May 2024

• "The ground floor flat is finished to a high standard and very clean, but there are a few suggestions I would like to make which would make one's stay even better."

  First - it would help to have some cupboard space in the kitchen for groceries. We had to leave all of our food out on the worktop which took up a lot of space. Second - non of the lighters worked so some matches as a back up would be a good idea. Third - some instructions for the heaters as we couldn't get any of them to work. Thankfully we stayed during hot weather so it wasn't too bad. Also these drawbacks were not too inconvenient as we only stayed a few days, but if we had stayed any longer they would have been.

  Thank you very much for the positive feedback and the the helpful suggestions. will certainly implement ASAP. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally4.4★May 2024

• "Such a beautiful cottage and incredibly well appointed."

  Little touches like the welcome wine, the wood burner ready laid everything in the kitchen being so handy, were much appreciated. A real home away from home with a wonderful array of walks from your door. We slept really well (excellent bed!) and enjoyed sitting in front of the wood burner as well as dog walking up through the woods. Just a wonderful week - we will definitely be back again.

  Sally thank you for your kind comments Best wishes Sue and Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cottage, good facilities, a real home from home ."

  Very cosy. Thankyou.

  Thank you for your kind words we hope to see you again soon best wishes Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a great location for exploring the lakes."

  Cottage is well equipped with everything you need and is very comfortable. Thank you for a lovely stay.

  Hi Thank you for your kind comments best w Adrian and Sue Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Mar 2024

• "We loved the cottage but couldn`t work out the underfloor heating in the kitchen"

  Reviewed by Eve4.7★Mar 2024

• "The cottage was lovely."

  We had a very comfortable stay and had no complaints at all about the property. Kitchen facilities were excellent. Although comfortable, we found the bed a little on the soft side for us. One issue for dog owners to note is that there is no secure garden area to let dogs out. Early morning and night time wees involve getting dressed and going for a quick walk around the village. This is clear from the property info but we found it a bit of an inconvenience.

  Thanks for your feedback and we are glad you enjoyed your stay Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catharine4.7★Feb 2024

• "Great cottage with everything you could need."

  Brilliant location for exploring the north Lake District. Really friendly and helpful host.

  Thanks for that lovely feedback - it was great to have you . Do come back ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dean5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely quiet cottage that is well equipped and comfortable."

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2023

• "A very comfortable, clean and cosy cottage, thank you"

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★Sep 2023

• "Lovely comfortable cottage."

  It had every thing we needed for a great holiday

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Aug 2023

• "Just returned from a four night break at Ashness, it’s a lovely mix of traditional and modern, everything you need for a comfortable stay is there."

  It’s located in the peaceful village of bassenthwaite, a lovely pub is just yards away. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom modern, the kitchen a great size. The owners Adrian and Susan are very friendly and approachable. Would definitely stay again!

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★Jun 2023

• "We have just returned home after a wonderful stay at Ashness."

  The cottage is lovely - comfortable, clean and very well equipped. We were really pleased and have had a fantastic stay. The bed was really comfortable. The lounge is lovely and the kitchen has everything you need. I'd read the recent review about damp, and was slightly worried before we went, but there was absolutely no damp or damp smell in the cottage. The village is lovely and a super base for stunning walks in the local area. We would highly recommend this property and location. Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing stay.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★May 2023

• "Really lovely cottage in a quiet village."

  We had a very relaxing time. Great location for great days out. The access to the cottage is very easy to find, just follow the instructions, plenty parking close by. We had no issues at all with our stay. We will definitely rebook. We met Adrian the owner, he is very friendly, approachable and made us feel welcome. Thank you so much!

  Thank you for the great feedback and really appreciate that you had an enjoyable time in Bassenthwaite and Ashness. The walking is awesome from this location. Adrian Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Apr 2023

• "I would like to say how disappointed we both are."

  What was meant to be a little weekend break, combined with a special family celebration nearby turned out to be a massive let-down. Upon arrival at the cottage we found a dehumidifier and a piece of paper with instructions, as well as a few mini dehumidifier boxes in the bedroom, please see pictures attached. Being asthmatic made it worse. Had I been aware of these damp issues, combined with a strong moldy damp smell, I would have not booked this cottage. We looked for alternatives but there was nothing to suit our needs as in no pet friendly local alternatives available at such short notice. Having made bookings with Sykes Cottages previously it is even more disappointing that this property slipped through the net and does not meet the usual high standards. It is fair to say though that apart from the damp issues, otherwise the cottage is really nice, with quality towels and bedding provided, a very cosy living room and a well equipped kitchen. The power of the electric shower is not great, however, it still works well enough. With the owners living above the property, you can hear them walking around but that is not a big problem. We bought some air freshers for the bedroom and used the dehumidifier as advised but still, it really spoilt our stay.

  Dear Guests, really sorry to hear your comments & understand your disappointment in finding anything that was unexpected or below par for Sykes Cottages. The property has been fully damp proofed throughout in 2021, and has a brand new heating system ( radiators) with underfloor heating to kitchen & bathroom. The de humidifier is offered to our guests during the winter period when the opening of windows may not be welcome due to the cold outside. Its purpose is only to avoid asking guests to open the bedroom windows, as the windows do not have trickle vents & there are solid walls dating from the 1700's. Additionally, we check each week that there is no smell or feeling of damp, we know this is super important to our guests & we run the heating all winter whether the cottage is occupied or not. Please do be assured that we would have been happy to do whatever was needed to support a pleasurable stay at Ashness. We will take on board comments regarding damp smell in the bedroom, but there is no undeclared damp issue, just a cottage with solid walls that has been fully renovated to a very high standard. Regards Adrian & Susan Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas3.4★Apr 2023

• "A home from home, tastefully decorated and clean, with lots of nice touches (books, games etc) and everything you need."

  Situated in a quiet village, ideally situated for so much good walking with a nice pub just two minutes down the road on foot. We will definitely be booking again because it was perfect for us. Oh, and the owner is a friendly and really helpful chap too. Just a pity we didn’t get the opportunity to say a big THANK YOU!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2023

• "Really clean, comfortable, warm and well furnished."

  I would have liked a hair dryer and written instructions on use of heating, washer etc. However these are just quibbles rather than problems as had I really needed these things the owners were accessible upstairs. Lovely situation. Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2022

• "Had a lovely family getaway at Ashness, modern amenities and facilities yet you still get that cosy cottage feel with the fireplace and decor."

  Was really nice to come back after a long day of hiking and enjoy a hot chocolate in front of the fireplace. Location is in a peaceful area with some great mountain views. Host was welcoming and answered any questions we had and was very accommodating when we were having some car trouble which we really appreciated. Would definitely recommend

  Thank you for the lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to meet you both. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ruqayya5.0★Aug 2022

• "Only thing missing was Wi-Fi login details, which was swiftly rectified."

  The accommodation was perfect and the owner very friendly and welcoming (bottle of wine particularly welcome!).

  Thank you for your feedback very welcome. For the WIFI details, we now provide by text before arrival so you have a record. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John3.8★Jul 2022

• "Lovely stay (even though we had a fairly rainy week) and friendly owners."

  Good pub close by. Good TV, WiFi, mobile phone coverage (for the lake district). Clean and tidy. Comfortable bed, quality bedding. Only downsides are low shower pressure, but we managed fine for the week, and bit of a struggle finding the keysafe but owner answered call immediately and assisted. Bassenthwaite is a really lovely village and friendly locals. Lovely stream with ducks. Keswick short distance away. Nearby Mirehouse (house open Wed and Sat pm only, grounds open every day) and the Lakes distillery (good bistro). Recommend booking Bassenthwaite Lakes Station Cafe (not a working rail line any more) for superb food (daytime only). Lingholm kitchen gardens, excellent cafe. The Pheasant Inn, Keswick has very good home cooked food, and the Sun Inn, Bassenthwaite is good too.

  Reviewed by Janice4.4★Jun 2022

• "Delightful cottage in a charming and quiet village."

  Lots of thought and effort has been put into the accommodation to make the stay enjoyable. Very helpful and pleasant owners. Fantastic walks and bike rides from the doorstep. Would definitely return.

  Thank you very much, you were the perfect guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2022

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