Ling Fell Cottage

80 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely , clean and comfortable cottage Good explanation of appliances etc in a well prepared information booklet."

  Felt very homely.

  Reviewed by Kalima5.0★Nov 2024

• "We had a lovely stay and the property was well equipped with everything you would need."

  Just a couple of things, there was an unpleasant smell in the single bedroom, dirty toilet brush and the bathroom wasn’t 100% clean and what looked like a blood stain on one of the duvet covers. As a holiday cottage cleaner I’m just going by my own standards. Overall a lovely stay.

  Reviewed by Be My3.4★Oct 2024

• "We loved the cottage very warm and clean , the only down side was no bathroom or toilet upstairs and although we knew this before booking it proved to be a bigger problem than we thought it would be ( our nightly toilet visits are getting more frequent unfortunately !"

  ! ) that is the only reason that we would not return but that’s our problem really not yours

  Thank you Carole for your positive review. We are looking at various ways to incorporate a toilet and hopefully a shower upstairs. Unfortunately it would require a loss of valuable space in one of the bedrooms, however an upstairs toilet and shower would be a great addition to the cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Oct 2024

• "This cottage is absolutely lovely ."

  The owners really have thought of everything to provide a comfortable stay. Very well equipped and a great location for visiting the southern and western lakes. We will be returning and thoroughly recommend it .

  Reviewed by Penelope5.0★Sep 2024

• "A lovely place to stay."

  The cottage was very clean, comfortable and warm. I especially liked the main bedroom, which was quite spacious. Also well stocked with everything. Lots of books, magazines, games etc. Ulverston has 3 good supermarkets. I would recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Jun 2024

• "Great cottage in a really relaxing area of Cumbria lovely facilities and furnishings"

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely cottage with a wonderful garden."

  We even managed to get my 93yr old mum up to the back to sit at the picnic table and enjoy the view and a glass of wine. Everything a family could want was included- books, DVDs and board games. Both the Lakeside and Windermere steam train and the marvellous Motor Museum are nearby

  Thank you Lesley for your positive and interesting review, it's wonderful your 93 year old Mum can still walk up a hill! Could I ask what part of the listing you found inaccurate so that I could improve the description for future guests. Thanks so much René Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley4.7★Apr 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, comfortable and clean."

  Central for everything. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Apr 2024

• "It was a very pleasant stay."

  The property location is amazing. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Manveer Singh4.1★Mar 2024

• "Wonderful stay at Ling Fell."

  All beds were extremely comfortable, great log burner, well equipped kitchen and the best welcome/info book I’ve ever experienced! Great location too.

  Reviewed by Becky4.7★Feb 2024

• "Just back from a lovely few days staying at Ling Fell."

  The perfect base for our family holiday in the Lakes. The cottage was clean, warm and had everything we needed. Even scales to weigh the flour for pancakes!! Great situation for day trips around the lakes, only a short hop to Windermere and within easy distance of Coniston. We had some lovely walks locally as well and the swim spot you recommended was really tranquil. I didn't quite manage to get in though, just.a bit too cold for me in February!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2024

• "A lovely cottage in a great location."

  Very clean and well presented and well stocked with all the kitchen essentials etc. Very comprehensive info pack was provided. We based ourselves here for a week so we could spend some time with our daughter at Lancaster University which was only a 40 mins drive away. We did lots of great walks local to the cottage and was really lucky with bright November weather, the autumn scenery was just stunning. Would highly recommend this cottage

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Nov 2023

• "Beautifully clean on arrival."

  Warm and cosey cottage. Heating was set perfectly. Nothing required that wasn't there only a bootjack maybe? The information leaflet was amazing and extremely well put together and helpful, it was our bible! Location great for exploring Windermere and surrounding lakes. Loads of walking from your doorstep. Only negative no shop within reasonable walking distance which I think it's advertised to have? Great few days would have loved to have stayed longer. Would definitely re-visit.

  Reviewed by Frances4.7★Oct 2023

• "Really sad"

  Reviewed by Joe4.1★Oct 2023

• "Wonderful stay in a beautiful property."

  Garden is gorgeous, and we were lucky enough to have a week of incredibly good weather, so we were able to spend time chilling out in the garden. property is at a good location for exploring the south lakes.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2023

• "It is an extremely well located property if you wish to explore the southern lake district area."

  As we were walking, canoeing and swimming in Windermere, the conservatory was a welcome boot and coat room. We had all we needed for a family that includes two teenagers as it is a clean, warm and welcoming property. In the kitchen, the crockery, microwave and bin were a bit awkward to access, and the workspace limited, so keen cooks might be a little frustrated.

  Reviewed by Sophia4.4★Jul 2023

• "Lovely house with lovely walks around area would definitely recommend only one thing I can fault is there needs to be a extra bin or recycle bin."

  Reviewed by Gerard5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely place to stay, would recommend."

  Only one "but" : ticks in the garden, be careful. However ticks were everywhere in that area.

  Reviewed by Svetlana5.0★Jun 2023

• "Ling Fell is in a beautiful location with stunning garden and views."

  The cottage was clean and has great facilities. We had a very relaxing weekend, chilling in the garden in the evenings. We would definitely recommend and would return.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Jun 2023

• "Great location for southern lakes."

  House clean and well looked after and garden elevation great for outdoor morning breakfast and dog loved it too.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage with everything thought about to make our stay perfect."

  Comfy beds, cosy atmosphere and a beautiful garden. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Heather5.0★May 2023

• "A lovely, comfortable and homely cottage, well equipped and maintained."

  Lots of information about the local area, including hand-drawn maps. We will definitely visit again.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely holiday home."

  Especially impressed with the comprehensive guide to everything that the owners have put together. Would be happy to book again.

  Reviewed by Ben5.0★Apr 2023

• "A fantastic house."

  The cleanest and warmest I have stayed in. Great facilities and toasty wood burner. Excellent walks from the door. What's not to like. Perfect.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Mar 2023

• "Ling Fell is a lovely cottage."

  . cosy, comfortable, clean, well kitted out and tastefully furnished plus perfectly situated for easy access to the southern Lakes. I would definitely recommend and I will be back!

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Feb 2023

• "We had a lovely stay in Ling Fell Cottage, despite the rainy January weather."

  The house was warm, clean and cosy. Communication with the owners was great. We felt that our dog was very welcome and there was a useful gate which helped to keep her in the kitchen when necessary. There were very pleasant quiet walks from the house.

  Reviewed by Judy5.0★Jan 2023

• "The Cottage was ideal for our family group, plus dog."

  The was clean and warm and well equipped. The wood burning stove was fantastic.

  Reviewed by Valerie4.4★Nov 2022

• "Absolutely fabulous property."

  We enjoyed staying in LingFell, so clean and well equipped. Highly recommend, easy access to Lake windermere and museums. Restaurants first class. Didn't want to leave.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Oct 2022

• "Very comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  Reviewed by Janet3.8★Oct 2022

• "Lovely cottage close to the haverthwaite heritage railway, so you can hop on and then onto Bowness or Ambleside on lake Windermere."

  Garden is steep but you have some good views from the top. The cottage was warm, clean and welcoming, with a great folder on everything you need locally and and how to operate everything in the cottage. I googled the bin days as they were not in the booklet, apologies if i missed it. It’s in a quiet location and within easy reach of the southern lakes and you have everything you need in Ulverstone food shopping wise. We had a lovely week at the cottage and would recommended it to everyone. The drive is best approached from up the hill and whilst looks tight there is plenty space to park and get in and out, we had a large 4x4 and had no issues.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2022

• "Clean, comfortable, well equipped, well maintained pretty garden, good location with easy access to many lovely places."

  Road from M6 good. Parking space on drive was narrow but ok with care. Kitchen small but also ok. Information file provided for guests was excellent and thoughtfully put together. Nearest pub limited service atm, but good.

  Reviewed by Lyn4.4★Sep 2022

• "The cottage was very comfortable with good decor & amenities."

  Just disappointed in this eco aware times that there were no recycling disposal facilities available, or advice where to dispose of it .Brought some home to recycle.

  Reviewed by Roy4.7★Sep 2022

• "This was the second time of visiting the property because we like the property, its location and that it is dog friendly."

  Last time I asked if the information in the cottage could tell us where we can take recycling because disappointingly this facility isn't available at the cottage. We ended up leaving the recycling in the normal bin as we couldn't find a local recycling point. It would be helpful to give visitors an indication of where the local recycling facilities are, in case we are passing them on our travels.

  Hello Julia. Thank you so much for your review. I am sorry I missed your previous request concerning recycling. I will include the Ulverston recycling centre address in our Welcome book for the benefit of all guests. Best wishes René Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fab Cottage, I would definitely go there again"

  Reviewed by Birgir5.0★Aug 2022

• "Comfortable stay, with plenty of useful advice notes about the house and the area, from the owner."

  Weather wasn't great on some days so appreciated the effective heating, and using the 'sun room' as a drying room. Nice, well tendered garden, whilst steep, was used when the sun was out.

  Reviewed by Ian3.8★Aug 2022

• "Ling Fell is a clean, comfortable, well equipped cottage in a quiet location."

  We didn't find ourselves short of anything at all in this lovely cottage. It's 10 minutes away from Ulverston for groceries, takeaways and restaurants & 20 mins or so from Bowness for the full tourist experience. We loved the steep garden with amazing views, a favourite place to watch the sun go behind the forested hillside.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Aug 2022

• "The cottage was in good condition, comfortable and well equipped."

  There was a good information book about the property and local walks etc. Some excellent photographs of the Lake District adorned the walls. It was in a good location for exploring South Lakeland. The lack of recycling facilities needs resolving. After having paid a considerable sum out for the cottage hire we shouldn't really be having to replenish essentials like basic cleaning materials, toilet paper, etc.

  Reviewed by Roderick5.0★Jun 2022

• "The cottage was in immaculate condition, comfortable throughout and everything we needed was definitely there, will have no hesitation to return and recommend to all friends and family."

  The location to all amnesties is a great base to start an adventure around the beautiful Lake District , great value for money

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★May 2022

• "Great holiday"

  Reviewed by Katarzyna5.0★May 2022

• "Clean, cosy cottage with all amenities."

  Ideal base for exploring the Southern Lakes. Pretty village with spectacular views.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Apr 2022

• "We had an excellent holiday here."

  Loved sitting at the top of the back garden looking across at Ling Fell. Luckily we had magnificent starry nights as the sky was so clear. Great base to explore the very interesting and beautiful peninsula coast line as well as the stunning Lake District. Very dog friendly and pleasant walks in the immediate area from the house. We'll definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2022

• "Enjoyed our stay, as always just had to get used to little things, kitchen and access door locks, automatic lights, reversing up the steep access to parking area."

  The sloped back a garden must look stunning in the summer and be a great spot to have a lazy breakfast or afternoon tea. The beds must be the most comfortable we have ever hard in a holiday cottage. All told excellent and a good spot for getting around.

  Reviewed by Gerard4.4★Mar 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Lingfell cottage."

  It was nice and cosy and had everything we needed. Our dog was able to jump the baby gate across the kitchen doorway, so a door would have been easier to manage with a pet in the house. Otherwise, no problems at all, we really enjoyed the time we had there and would recommend it.

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely clean property that was nicely decorated for Christmas."

  The heating was good and kept the property warm all week despite the varied weather! Beds were nice and comfy too! Lovely week away!

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Dec 2021

• "This property is very cosy with an excellent heating system and plenty of hot water, the seating is very comfortable with a nice dining area at the other end of the through lounge."

  All the beds were firm but very comfortable, the kitchen was very well equipped with the bonus of a utility room that had a toilet washing machine and two extra small fridges for your drinks etc. The garden is lovely but very steep and brilliant views if you climb to the top of the garden. We had a very cold wet weak so it was nice to come home to a cosy cottage. Close by there are two very good museums a lovely zoo with snow leopards and you are only a short drive from Bowness. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cottage and highly recommend it.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2021

• "The house was lovely with everything you could need for a stay in the lake district, rain or shine."

  Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Aug 2021

• "A very nice cottage."

  Fantastic location. Very clean. Couldn't ask for more.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a fantastic holiday in this lovely cottage and excellent location."

  Added to this the weather was wonderful all week and we were able to enjoy some lovely days out exploring the surrounding area, which is beautiful. However as we enjoyed the week so much, we thought as a family we would book again for next year and were extremely disappointed to see the price for the same cottage and the same week had been 'hiked up' by £400!! A rise of over 50%!! Having spent several years as a family booking a holiday through Sykes you have lost us as customers now because of your greed. The property is self catering, so there is an added cost of food and toiletries on top of the holiday cottage price, but I feel you have jumped on the bandwagon of knowing lots of people will stay in Britain this year because of the pandemic, but you won't keep their custom like this. We are very disappointed regular customers.

  Reviewed by Alice5.0★Jul 2021

• "What a stunning cottage !"

  1st. thing clamber to top of garden to see the view. What a stunning garden !! Backbarrow, an interesting village to wander, the old and new. Ensure walk up the hill from the cottage, re the older homes and the wonderfully tended gardens. An easy drive to Windermere and its so many activities. Try NT site a little north of Newby Bridge. Some mention difficulty re entering drive-way, just turn round and enter from an up-hill position, EASY !! Thank you for sharing your home !

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage was perfect."

  However we were disappointed that there were no recycling facilities saying the local authorities don’t collect from holiday cottages. In this day and age, Sykes have a duty to ensure there are adequate recycling facilities or at least ensure we are signposted to the nearest recycling facility. Surely with the number of properties Sykes let out in the Lake District there must be a way a private contractor can collect waste for recycling on a regular basis?

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great stay in a great location!"

  Reviewed by Alex4.4★May 2021

• "Stayed at this lovely cottage for 6 nights in November."

  We booked before the lockdown was announced but as I was a nurse going there for work, we luckily weren’t affected. First of all the owner was fantastic. Great communication and gave lots of information and advice. We adored the cottage. It was spotlessly clean, well equipped and spacious and very comfortable. Every amenity and in a pretty peaceful village. The 2 main bedrooms were large and had very comfy beds. Great bathroom with a good shower. Nice dual aspect lounge with a wood burner that we loved using, it made the lounge so cosy and cute in the cold dark evenings. 2 fridges and freezers so lots of storage space as we couldn’t go out to eat so cooked every night instead. The garden was great for the dogs and we didn’t have a issue with the narrow driveway entrance as we just parked our car on the edge and it was quite safe It was a great location and perfect for the 2 towns I was working in - Kendal and Windermere- about 25 mins to each. All in all a wonderful stay and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. We’d go back in a heartbeat

  Reviewed by Billy5.0★Nov 2020

• "We had a wonderful stay in a beautiful place."

  .. It was quiet and comfortable, with a wonderful garden and views of the surrounding countryside. It was exactly as expected from the photographs and information online - just as beautiful as I was hoping for. We even met the owner, who was lovely.

  Reviewed by Sophie4.7★Aug 2020

• "We had a really relaxing stay at Ling Fell."

  The location is a great base to explore the Lakes. Very picturesque area with some pretty walks from the door. Comfortable beds and nice and clean. Only thing that would have been nice was an outdoor washing line (unless we missed that one). Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Aug 2020

• "A beautiful house in a very picturesque location."

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Jul 2020

• "A comfortable venue and well located."

  At the start of the c virus outbreak so perhaps not as relaxed as it could have been. We hope to revisit when things are improved. I would recommend the local steam railway at Haverthwaite lovely welcoming people.

  Reviewed by Cheryl4.7★Mar 2020

• "The cottage was lovely and very comfortable."

  Attention to detail was impressive. We wanted for nothing . A small issue was resolved immediately. There was fabulous walks on the door step. Would definately return :)

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Mar 2020

• "The cottage was amazing had everything we could of needed and more location was perfect for us."

  We had a really good experience and will defiantly be visiting again.

  Reviewed by Kurtis5.0★Jan 2020

• "I think it was expensive for 3 nights, which means I would look elsewhere and at other options initially another time."

  Reviewed by Rosanne5.0★Dec 2019

• "As someone who runs a self catering business I am extremely critical."

  Ling fell is excellent and has all the attributes of a fantastic holiday house. We were able to adjust heating as required, important in winter, it was spotlessly clean, ideal for our dog who never wandered, lots of little extras such as the dog gate in kitchen. Thank you so much for beautifully decorating it for Christmas with even a full size Christmas tree. Attended a really good carol service 5 minute walk down the road and a classic car open day on Boxing Day at nearby museum. Ling fell very quiet considering how close to.main road. Ideal for visiting Kendal, Coniston, Hawkeshead and Windermere. Good shopping at Booths in Ulverston Had no problem with entrance to property and we have a larger than normal sized car. Would love to revisit property as is ideal for us living up north and our daughters working south. Makes a good meeting up spot. Thank you so much for making our Christmas special.

  Reviewed by Marilynne5.0★Dec 2019

• "This is the second time that we have stayed at Ling Fell and it was as lovely as the first."

  Ideally situated, Ling Fell is a home from home, with all the home comforts that a visitor could require. We were here in the colder season and the wood burner came into it's own - although the property is never cold and the addition of a Hive control unit ensures that the property remains appropriately warm throughout the whole day. We can not recommend Ling Fell highly enough to prospective visitors and the whole process from booking to stay is seamless.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Nov 2019

• "Lungfell cottage felt like a home from home."

  very comfortable beds the living

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Oct 2019

• "This is a lovely holiday home."

  Spacious, clean and everything you need provided and of high quality. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Jim5.0★Sep 2019

• "An attached sink to the toilet outside would really help"

  Reviewed by Indranil4.1★Sep 2019

• "Gates on the property would be a bonus as this cottage is directly on the roadside ."

  Access up the driveway can be a bit tricky with a large car , the cottage was very clean and homely x

  Thank you for your comments. The beautiful slates wall entrance to the cottage is an integral 100 year old feature and can make it tricky if you have a very large car. After much discussion with builders, we found the additional gates would complicate the driveway and also spoil the lovely organic aesthetic of the slate wall. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Marilyn4.1★Aug 2019

• "Clean and cosy cottage, had a lovely time."

  Reviewed by Uttam4.4★Jul 2019

• "The cottage is lovely, home from home,spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you need,good local walks and beautiful scenery,nearby town Ullverston very pretty and plenty of places to eat, we especially enjoyed the itallian restaurant called Betulla's,proper homemade itallian food,also the indian restaurant called Naaz both reasonably priced."

  also the Albert in Bowness has excellent food.Apart from the busy A590 access to and from the cottage we couldn't fault anything and would recommend it to family and friends .

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2019

• "A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location."

  Ideal for dog owners and families alike. Situated a stones throw from the A590, enabling you to get onto sites within the local area quickly and efficiently but far enough from the road as to be totally removed from the hustle and bustle. The information booklet provided several ‘local walks’ straight out of the door, ideal for setting the dogs up for the days action. Fantastic views and the only thing that ‘disturbs’ the peace are the bird and pheasant calls. An idyllic cottage in an idyllic area. Cannot recommenced highly enough.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★May 2019

• "Lovely cottage with great facilities."

  Situated in a great location for exploring the South Lakes. Clean and tidy - would thoroughly recommend.

  Reviewed by Paula4.7★Apr 2019

• "We are just back from the most wonderful stay at Ling Fell."

  The cottage is beautiful and absolutely spotless (the photos don't do it justice). It has absolutely everything you need for a super comfortable stay. The facilities were fabulous and we were really impressed with the great collection of games and DVDs. It is in a great location to explore the southern lakes. We honestly will be recommending this place to lots of people and look forward to visiting in the future. Many thanks.

  Reviewed by Nick5.0★Mar 2019

• "Arrived mid afternoon at the property all ok, found a note saying carpet had been cleaned in the rear entrance sun lounge, looked nice and clean but unfortunately was quite wet it never dried out all week windows wiped of running condensation twice per day, small dog was going to be in there but too wet for her so she stopped in the kitchen."

  suggest that carpet is cleaned when no guests going in to property in fairness a small oil filled radiator was in the room on a timer but didn't help much. our holiday was not ruined as the weather was superb.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Feb 2019

• "The cottage was excellent, very clean, and exactly as advertised."

  The location - Backbarrow, was a good central location, but the village itself is a bit drab and lacking in basic requirements, pub, shop etc.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Dec 2018

• "Beautiful cottage just a short drive from Windermere - really comfortable, working fireplace was great in the evenings!"

  Lots of board games, books and DVDs, fab dog walks on the doorstep, and washing machine/dryer really useful after long walks! Would absolutely recommend and hope to be back soon!

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★Nov 2018

• "Lovely cottage ideal location"

  Reviewed by Cath4.7★Sep 2018

• "Beautifully furnished cottage, warm, clean and cosy."

  Good walks on the doorstep and close to the Haversthwaite and Lakeside steam railway. The garden is very steep and isn't enclosed but has a good view. Ulverston has a good supermarket and great fishmongers .

  Reviewed by Ann4.7★Sep 2018

• "We had the most fantastic stay at Ling Fell."

  We were very lucky to have walks around which meant we didn’t have to use the car everyday. The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed and more! Will be booking again!

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2018

• "The cottage was actually nicer than in looked in the photos."

  It was spacious, clean and very comfortable, having everything we needed. Its location was an ideal base for touring the lakes being very close to the bottom of lake Windermere, there were also fantastic footpaths on the doorstep perfect for early morning walks with the dog.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Aug 2018

• "Lovely cottage that is obviously quite new to being let."

  Had great facilities although a fridge freezer would have been useful as we cook quite a few meals for ourselves. Great location and we made use of the picnic table at the top of the garden.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jul 2018

• "Accommodation very comfortable, couldn't fault it."

  Only minor point for improvement would be as the cottage was dog friendly the back garden was not, it was not secure for dogs as there was no fence between the garden/ driveway and was therefore open to the road. It didn't spoil our holiday, but for customers with a dog not ideal, and we had to tether our dog whilst outside, or keep on lead at all times.

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jul 2018

• "An obviously newly-restored and decorated cottage, with excellent decor and furnishings, plenty of room, very clean and comfortable."

  Ideal base to explore Windermere and Coniston, with Lakeside and Haverthwaite railway and the lakeland Motor Museum both in the local village. Highly recommended, although the steep, slippery back garden maybe not ideal for small children Definitely intend to return!

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2018

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