Loughrigg View

51 Customer Reviews

• "Hi, we liked the house and facilities."

  We were also very fortunate with the weather - and that the exemplary 'Golden Rule' pub was just across the road! However, there was a crack in the toilet seat of the top bathroom, and no bin. The seating area through the back door was not unpleasant. The listing was misleading about it. It would have been useful to have had instruction manuals about the washing up machine and cooker. We found it impossible to get BBC on the TV. The house would not be suitable for 5 adults.

  Reviewed by David4.1★Sep 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at Loughrigg View!"

  It really felt like home to home. The cottage is a beautiful three story property, spacious, cosy and clean. It has all the amenities e.g. Washing machine, dryer etc which made our break easier to enjoy. The bathroom and en-suite are comfortable with powerful showers. The living room has a log burner too, which would be very useful in the winter. The kitchen/diner is quite tight for five adults but we managed by breaking up our dinner times. The cottage is in central Ambleside, so we could access shops and visit other areas easily. There is a local Tesco and Co-op for goods and groceries too. For those who booked after March, it's worth noting a paring permit is no longer provided. There are a couple of things that aren't available too: bathroom bins, spare kitchen towels and toilet rolls. These would be helpful to have! Overall, we enjoyed our time here and would book again.

  Reviewed by Vashima4.4★Aug 2024

• "Very good value for money property: spacious, quiet, in the centre of Ambleside, with a fully equipped kitchen and also a very appreciated welcome pack with lots of tea, coffee, biscuits, milk etc The main bedroom is on the second floor - big and with a wonderful late evening light coming in."

  The internet was stable and allowed working from the property which was a huge advantage. One nice touch was that the cleaner texted us as soon as the property was available - was very handy considering we were already in the area and we were really hoping for an early check-in. A couple of areas where we felt the property could be imporved: the sofas could use a deep clean and the outside sitting area could be better enclosed/ isolated from the rest otherwise it's not really nice to use it. Unfortunately no parking permit was provided but with a bit of patience you can find a free space close-by. We would book this property again. Though not related to the property, we gave a lower rate to the agency as we have requested to extend whilst still in the property and though we chased few times we never heard back.

  Reviewed by Alexandra5.0★Jun 2024

• "Property wasn't ready when we arrived to collect the parking permit which turns out was no longer available and we needed to pay £41 to park."

  She took 45 minutes to clean a 3 storey, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage and make up 4 beds, needless to say the place was filthy, covered in cobwebs, stains on the sofas and cushions, crumbs all over the kitchen floor and dirt inside the kitchen cupboards. We complained to the owner (via Sykes) about the late checkin (45 mins) and standard of cleanliness, providing photographs.

  Reviewed by Teresa2.8★Jun 2024

• "Great location, facilities provided in the house were very good."

  Comfortable beds. Unhappy that the parking permit was cancelled a week before the stay, that was an unwelcome extra £45. The bathrooms were clean, but hairs on the dressing tables in the bedrooms and the lounge seats and cushions were grubby, the whole house was dusty. Glasses and utensils in the kitchen needed washing before use. Considering we had to be out by 9am and weren't checking in before 4, it seemed as though there was only a very cursory clean performed in these seven hours.

  Reviewed by Mike3.4★May 2024

• "Comfortable,warm, well equipped and convenient location."

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Apr 2024

• "The cottage was perfect for us."

  It was well situated, well stocked and thanks to Sharon, lovely and clean. We unloaded the car at the cottage door then parked in the car park using the free pass, it was literally a 2 minute walk from the cottage which wasn't a problem. We never used the car again as we took advantage of the cheap bus fares to get around - £2 per person per trip, which was amazing value. As regular visitors to the Lake District we wouldn't hesitate to book again.

  Reviewed by Nicolas5.0★Mar 2024

• "Third time staying and as lovely as always."

  Definitely coming back

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Mar 2024

• "This was our 2nd stay here and I'm sure we'll be back."

  Excellent location and everything about Loughrigg View is ideal. I can't fault it, including the fantastic support. We had an issue with the bathroom and it was all sorted without any fuss the same day. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cosy cottage with everything we needed."

  Very clean. Really liked the milk, tea/coffee and log essentials and sweets for the children.

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Feb 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay at this cottage."

  It was in the centre of Ambleside off a quiet street. It had everything we needed and was comfy and the interior was nice. Only downside was no garden just a small area outside the back door. Which isn’t private.

  Reviewed by Farrah4.1★Jun 2023

• "We had a marvelous time that was beyond our expectations."

  We were estatic about the location. Close enough to walk everywhere without needing to drive unless leaving Ambleside. We were also just enough out of the way to have quiet when desired.

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★May 2023

• "Third stay in lovely cottage in the heart of Ambleside."

  Great location and very homely feel. Housekeeper (Sharon) could not have been more helpful and made the stay much more enjoyable. Problem with plug in bath was fixed quickly and without fuss and everywhere was clean and ready to go. Would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Steven4.7★Feb 2023

• "Property was very good for four of us."

  Well equipped & comfortable. Beds very comfy. Small issue with the strip across the floor between kitchen & living area & easy to catch feet on it & trip. Shower over the bath on 1st floor leaked onto the floor under the shower screen. Large bath towels would have been more desirable but this is a personal opinion. Overall we would recommend the property & it’s ideal for walking & dining from your front door. We visit Ambleside most years & would certainly use the property again.

  Reviewed by Linda3.4★Nov 2021

• "Lovely, comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage."

  Well placed in the centre of Ambleside. Car park permit a definite bonus

  Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely place to stay, really enjoyed it."

  Some wood for the fire would have been great but it was summer so may be not anticipated that we would have used it. Overall it had everything we needed and location was great.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Aug 2021

• "It’s really important to have an outside space to relax and the outside area was in a disgraceful state and unusable."

  The outside noise being a busy road really disturbed our sleep especially regular early bottle collections very early morning. It was a good location and the upstairs main bedroom was beautiful

  I am very sorry that the outside space did not meet your expectations. Loughrigg View, is a town house in the oldest part of Ambleside and is central to all the amenities the town has to offer. It is a haven for walkers who can start their walk from the doorstep. Being centrally located, Loughriogg View's rear space is a small flagged area with bistro furniture and you only have to walk outside of the front door and there is more beautiful green space than you could ever wish for. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marie2.8★Jul 2021

• "The cottage was really lovely, great size for 5 people with the 2 bathrooms."

  Powerful showers were lovely after a long days walking. Well stocked kitchen made preparing food easy. Easy walking distance to the car park, pubs, restaurants and shops. Will definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Lynne4.7★Jun 2021

• "Beautiful property."

  Perfect location. Excellent amenities. Loved the welcome pack and the chocs on the bed. Absolutely wonderful weekend break away.

  Reviewed by Francesca5.0★May 2021

• "It was a lovely clean and well equipped cottage in an excellent location."

  There were plenty of cleaning products around and measures were in place due to covid-19. Milk in the fridge and chocolates on arrival were a lovely touch and the parking pass was very welcome. My only disappointment was that the details said it was suitable for 5 people. The upstairs bedroom areas and bathrooms would certainly accommodate that many people comfortably however the downstairs kitchen / lounge area would not. We could sit 3 adults around the kitchen table at a squeeze but would have struggled to fit anymore.

  Reviewed by Emma4.4★Oct 2020

• "Lovely newly refurbished cottage in an excellent location."

  Well equipped and lovely comfortable beds, pillows and sheets. Highly recommended. Spotless upon arrival.

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Sep 2020

• "House in a great location."

  Clean and comfortable with all the necessities. Car parking permit in the property on arrival which was a great help. The outside area needs some tidying up as you couldn’t really use it.

  Reviewed by Danielle3.8★Aug 2020

• "This is a very good cottage in a prime location."

  It would be helpful if the parking permit was available to collect in Ambleside. Some minor improvements could be made. The decor is tired downstairs and stairway. The fireside rug requires replacing and the house would benefit from more thorough cleaning. Overall, I would recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Elaine3.8★Mar 2020

• "The property could do with some maintenance, ie broken flush knobs on both toilets, shelving not straight in cooker due to loose racking at one side."

  Would be better with electric showers as no consistent temperature. Could do with information file on heating, water, appliances etc as is normally found in a holiday property. Otherwise this is a good property in a great location for walks, pubs, shops etc.

  Reviewed by Tracy3.4★Jan 2020

• "This was a lovely cottage in an excellent location however feel some points need raising."

  Poor communication with "housekeeper" who couldn't answer our queries. These had been raised by previous guests in May but remained unanswered. No instructions for heating or cooker. Although generally clean a lot of cobwebs in light fittings. Both toilet flush buttons broken as well. It looks like neighbours are also using recycling bin which meant we couldn't leave rubbish.

  Reviewed by Toby4.4★Dec 2019

• "Lovely cottage right in the centre of Ambleside, handy for the numerous shops and restaurants and also a great base to walk from."

  No parking at the cottage but a permit is available from Sykes to park at the main car park a couple of minutes walk away, we stopped in front of the cottage to drop off bags so it wasn’t a problem. As we were 3 friends travelling from different parts of the country we arrived in 3 cars but it was easy for 2 of us to purchase additional permits at £30 for 7 days directly from the machine at the car park, these can also be used in various other car parks in the area. On the top floor of the cottage is a beautiful double room with en-suite shower room and lovely views, the second floor has a nice twin and smaller single room with a house bathroom. Ideal for a family or friends. Thank you to Sykes as booking was very easy and all instructions and details very clear.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2019

• "It was absolutely awesome!"

  The house is definitely a home from home. The decor tasteful and the sofa's are soooo comfy! The white goods all easy to use and the location right on the doorstep to Ambleside. The welcome package was thoughtful and we never had a ' it's missing this or that' moment. The kids loved their rooms, our suite at the top of the house was private and so comfortable with an added bonus of the ensuite. We would love to go back..

  Reviewed by Danielle5.0★Aug 2019

• "We loved the layout of the house, on three floors and felt the house was well equipped."

  However, we felt that some areas of the house required cleaning, e.g. other peoples property left behind had not been lifted, blinds were dirty (also could not open first floor blinds due to broken chords so had to stick hands through blinds to open windows), toilet flushes broken although still were able to flush, second floor bed sheets were on inside out and were ripped. Having said this we did enjoy our stay in the Lake District.

  Reviewed by Karen3.4★Jul 2019

• "Very comfortable."

  Our weather was not the best for hiking - heavy rain most days but it was such a lovely warm cottage to go back to after being soaked to the skin - our clothes dried out in no time. The location was so handy for the shops and the lovely pub just over the road, not to mention all the walks from the door. We had a great time. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★May 2019

• "Lovely family cottage."

  Close to centre, without being noisy. Very clean and well equipped.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Apr 2019

• "The TV wasn't working"

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Mar 2019

• "Overall fine, top bedroom very comfortable."

  Thanks for the welcome pack. Also the call from the housekeeper on the day was very kind and welcoming, she was very helpful. However, although the description was accurate the place is quite small for 5 people, especially trying to get round the table to eat together. The kitchen could do with some oven ware (we had to buy a big lidded dish to do a pot roast). The pans that were provided were good. Using the TV through the Sky box is not straightforward if the previous people have altered settings or played through other devices. A laminated idiots' guide would be good. Woodburner didn't work very well. Might be worth advising people to lock the door at night, one of our party forgot and although firmly closed, strong winds blew the door open in the night. Bit of a surprise in the morning! We are not complaining, this is just for feedback. BW Steve

  Reviewed by Steve3.1★Mar 2019

• "The property was centrally located in Ambleside so even when it rained the cinemas were available."

  Lots of walks available straight from the property.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Mar 2019

• "Cottage so cosy & warm; perfect location."

  Nice touch to have a Welcome tray ( a new improvement) & very well stocked with kitchen equipment. Bathrooms spotless.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2019

• "No Parking"

  Reviewed by Colm3.8★Dec 2018

• "This property was beautiful, very clean & comfortable."

  The attic room is fantastic. Within spitting distance of a great pub, The Golden Rule.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Nov 2018

• "Booked by parent, stayed in by author."

  It was a nice place to stay, in a lovely location. We did have an incident with the key going missing, and unfortunately the only spare was with the property owner 2 hours away. However, Sykes were quite pleasant and helpful, and we were able to resolve the problem. Whilst looking for the key, we were surprised to find the property wasn't overly clean: we found quite a lot of crumbs, dust bunnies, and grease. Other than that, it was a nice stay.

  Reviewed by Liz4.1★Oct 2018

• "Lovely holiday."

  Nice cosy cottage in a great location. Notes for improvement: The cottage could do with a wider range of cooking utensils e.g. more cutlery, cooking spoons etc. The duvet in the double bed had an orange stain (underside) on arrival. The £200 deposit for the parking permit meant we felt it was easier to buy a £30 car parking pass directly for the week instead.

  Reviewed by Sarah3.4★Sep 2018

• "Cottage is in a good position and quiet."

  Plenty of room and well equipped.

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Sep 2018

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Loughrigg View last year and although we still had a lovely time away this year - unfortunately the cleanliness of the house really was disappointing."

  The house was very dusty and covered in cobwebs, the towels were old and some stained and the bedding in the main bedroom seemed to have black mould patches on it - I actually washed it myself after the first night and the house in general seemed a bit run down, with spills over the walls and a very big damp stain on the living room ceiling, which was there last year. The washer/dryer didn’t dry anything either, we had to turn the heating on and use the radiators and with 2 young children we had a fair amount of washing. We have actually re-booked for next July, in the hope it improves by then because it’s in such a good location, otherwise it will be our last stay there. It’s such a shame because it could be fantastic with a few tweaks and a good clean!

  Reviewed by Fuchsia2.5★Sep 2018

• "A well-located, comfortable property."

  No real problems, but I had the impression that the owners we're doing the bare minimum to make the house available to guests - absence of instructions for heating, washing machine etc., some slightly dirty areas, very limited visitor information, slight wear and tear, only two rubbish bags provided etc. Generally missing the "welcome factor". The house has huge potential and with a little more we effort could probably be moved into the "Exceeded" category. This isn't feedback you would want to publish, but I'll click "Yes" anyway.

  Reviewed by Keith3.8★Aug 2018

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely locations"

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Jun 2018

• "Although the stay was pleasant, the description of rear seating area and photo was a bit deceiving, the seating and table were not fit for dining or sitting on and the photo does not show that basically it is a back alley of other properties."

  Also not having a bin for the rubbish wasn't very apt.

  Reviewed by Jim4.4★Jun 2018

• "Great cottage ideally placed for a great holiday - including being across the road from a pub and literally 2 minutes walk from everything Ambleside has to offer."

  Brilliant!

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2018

• "Lovely cottage and good facilities, great location."

  However the dining area was very cramped for the 4 of us (and cottage takes up to 5). Lovely holiday, thank you

  Reviewed by Dee4.4★Apr 2018

• "An excellent town house in the best location in the heart of Ambleside."

  It has everything you need for a relaxing break. The master bedroom on the top floor is superb with fantastic views.

  Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Mar 2018

• "A gorgeous cottage is always going to score highly, but the housekeeper who keeps this cottage is fantastic."

  So helpful and kind and ready to help us with anything we might have needed. We have had a wonderful time and will certainly book this cottage again!

  Reviewed by Faye5.0★Jan 2018

• "We Stopped in this cottage last Xmas and really enjoyed the location, cleanliness and facilities, hence the reason we decided to return this Xmas."

  Upon arrival we were disappointed by the facilities and cleanliness of the cottage, this is echoed in the previous occupants review. The property seems a bit neglected and needs a bit of TLC to bring it back to the minimum standards you expect. As per the previous review recommendations are listed below (including those already raised): 1.) A thorough clean throughout - cobwebs on light fittings / ceilings etc., crumbs in the fridge and cupboards, sofas & dust behind objects on tables and cupboards etc. 2) Clean the oven - it needs it! 3) Provide starter logs (or don't say you will), fortunately we brought our own supply however first before we could use it we had the clean the glass of the burner as this was all blacked up from previous use 4) Towels Stained with bleach and no hand wash provided on middle floor toilet facilities 5) Toilet Flush Button of top floor broken and working intermittently 6) A nice touch would be to provide a welcome pack upon arrival to get you started especially as we were paying top dollar for the Xmas period. When we have stopped elsewhere in Ambleside with other companies we have always received a welcome pack. We love the Lake District but sadly will not be returning to this cottage as it does not compare with other cottages in the village we have used, which is a shame as we really enjoyed our previous visit to the cottage

  Reviewed by Mark2.5★Dec 2017

• "Loughrigg View is a great house in a terrific location."

  Sadly it seems a bit worn and neglected compared to our last stay a year ago. This is nothing that a bit of TLC can't remedy, so here are a few suggestions: 1.) A thorough clean through - cobwebs on light fittings, crumbs in the fridge & dust behind objects on tables are not life threatening (but not very welcoming either) 2) Clean the oven - it needs it! And provide some instructions for how to use it. 3) Provide starter logs (or don't say you will) 4) If recycling facilities are not possible at the house, provide details of local recycling sites for guests who want to recycle We love Ambleside and its many amenities - we will be back but might well look for another place to stay......a shame because Loughrigg View has the potential to be really outstanding.

  Reviewed by Janet2.1★Dec 2017

• "We use Sykes all the time when visiting the Lake District and find their accommodation superb."

  We have two particularly favourite cottages we stay in at Ambleside and always try to book them for our stay.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2017

• "Lovely slate cottage, very near centre of Ambleside."

  Cottage very well equipped, nicely furnished and comfortable.Great location ,lovely views,pub nearby,short walk to car park. Would certainly book again and can recommend it.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Oct 2016

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