High House

97 Customer Reviews

• "My only criticism is the bed pillows which were lumpy and uncomfortable."

  We had an amazing short stay at this wonderful cottage 13th - 16th September.The welcome pack of cake & wine was lovely and we were surprised at the amount of logs that were left as a starter pack. Cottage was clean and warm with all amenities available We absolutely loved the summer house and garden and spent most of our time outdoors. Our pooch settled as soon as we arrived at the cottage which was a good indication that we also were going to enjoy our break. A doggie basket with toys, towels and water bowl was all set up in the kitchen. One of the most comfortable cottages we have stayed in.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage very clean thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  Reviewed by Janet4.7★Sep 2024

• "Spotlessly clean cottage with all the facilities needed for a self catering break."

  Sofa could do with being replaced it is not comfortables and sagging in places. Also in the description of the cottage it states that there is a pub 4 minutes walk away, this is incorrect it is now a Michelin star restaurant. You must drive if you need to go to a shop, pub or restaurant.

  Reviewed by Barbara3.4★Jun 2024

• "A lovely cottage with fantastic outside space."

  In the heart of the village and the michelin-starred Heft is the local pub!

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★May 2024

• "Beautiful cottage with a homely feel."

  The kitchen had everything we needed as a family to enjoy home cooked food when we wanted and also included some bits for the dog such as water bowel. The lounge was very cosy with all you need to relax after a long day exploring the world. The log burner was perfect after a rainy day. The bathroom and bedrooms were clean and had everything needed to make our stay run smooth. The host prepared the property in good time and even left a few treats to welcome us!

  Reviewed by Debby5.0★May 2024

• "All good,clean welcome pack owner very helpful enjoyed our stay, very highly recommended"

  Reviewed by Russell5.0★May 2024

• "A great cottage, we very much enjoyed our stay - would love to come back."

  Were always very grateful to find something so lovely and dog- friendly.

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Mar 2024

• "Great cosy cottage."

  Well equipped with a secure garden for the dogs. Lovely quiet location in the hamlet of Higher Newton. Great base for exploring the Lakes. The only disappointment was the lack of footpaths where you can allow the dogs off the lead close to the cottage. Julie the owner was exceptionally helpful and welcoming. I would have no hesitation in recommending High House for a Lakeland break.

  Reviewed by Maria5.0★Mar 2024

• "Lovely cottage in the heart of the village."

  Loved the private parking and cosy lounge with wood burner. Great access to other parts of Lake District.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jan 2024

• "Lovely cottage - perfect for a family with dogs ."

  Host makes you feel very welcome by providing dog towels/bowls etc ,fresh flowers and cake and wine on arrival .The little enclosed garden is a boon .This area is beautiful and less busy than other areas of the lakes .

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Oct 2023

• "The cottage is an interesting old building with all mod cons."

  The accommodation is deceptively spacious, clean, comfortable and well equipped and the enclosed garden was a real bonus for our dogs. I especially enjoyed the summerhouse for a quiet glass of wine in late afternoon! The system is well-organised, with access easily arranged, and the owner went out of her way to be helpful, including a welcome treat appropriate to our dietary issues. As a base for exploring the southern Lake District it's a great place to stay.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Sep 2023

• "Perfect stay!"

  With having two four legged friends with us it’s always difficult finding somewhere suitable and comfortable. Everything was brilliant, clean & comfortable. Great location for exploring the lakes. The beds are really comfortable and the surrounding views are stunning. Owner of property very helpful for any queries we had .Will definitely be back again! Thanks so much for a brilliant stay! X

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a lively time the cottage had everything and more, the welcome gift was a very nice gesture."

  Great base to explore the lakes. Very dog freindly comfy beds we couldn't find anything negative to say it was perfect

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jul 2023

• "Lovely cottage with very convenient access to the wider area."

  All the facilities you need in a comfortable cozy “home from home” I would stay here again, without hesitation. Would definitely recommend the village pub (Heft) and it’s worth noting that on Wednesday evenings, a pizza van visits, so a beer and yummy pizza sat outside the pub is a treat! (bar snacks looked gorgeous too!)…plus it’s Michelin rated, if you fancy a more upmarket meal! (Dog friendly too!) Communication with property owner was great, and we appreciated the little basket with dog toys and blankets/towels. Garden was “tiny-dog escape proof” (we tested

  Thank you for the lovely and informative feedback, you are most welcome! best wishes Julie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise4.7★Jun 2023

• "Lovely quirky cottage in a beautiful quiet village in the Lakes."

  The weather helped but we had a lovely relaxing holiday

  You are very welcome, glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes Julie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Jun 2023

• "We had a lovely 4-night stay."

  We don't usually go for traditional cottages but we loved it and what a great base to explore Cumbria from! Great for doggies, comfortable and had everything we needed.

  You are very welcome, I’m really glad you enjoyed your stay. Many thanks julie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark4.4★Jun 2023

• "Beautiful cottage that was just perfect!"

  Situated within a variety of walks and setting lovely. Cottage is clean with everything you could want for your stay. Lots of home comforts throughout and the welcome treats were a lovely touch! Garden is beautiful and summer house is perfect for relaxing in the evening and looking at the stars! The dog loves it too - instantly settled in and actually think he’s a bit disappointed to be home! Would 100% recommend and hope to be back. Thank you Julie for a lovely stay

  You are most welcome I’m so glad you enjoyed your holiday best wishes Julie Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★May 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay."

  Property is well equipped and thought through, very clean and perfect for the dogs too. We’d certainly recommend it.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Mar 2023

• "What a wonderful cottage and the most thoughful of hosts ."

  With a bottle of wine, cakes and flowers and even a fresh bowl of water for are 4 legged friend. Spotlessly clean and cozy. Book this cottage you won't regret it and it's at bargain price.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2023

• "A GORGEOUS COTTAGE IN A BEAUTIFUL RURRAL SPOT CLOSE TO CARTMEL AND FABULOUS WALKING TERRAIN."

  Reviewed by Claire4.4★Feb 2023

• "Lovely little house/cottage."

  Very dog friendly and provided lots of throws for the sofa (very deep sofa and a beggar to get out of!) It was quich hairy at times with the cars flying past as the house is situated right on the road, so ensure your dogs are secure and don't pull you into the road!! The top floor bedroom is dangerous to get to so as they say, not suitable for young children. Overall a lovely place but I worried too much about the dogs and the road.

  Reviewed by Joanne3.8★Feb 2023

• "A lovely cottage with everything you need."

  It was much appreciated, that we had a welcome treat waiting for us: flowers, wine and cake. The cottage is very cosy and we loved the fireplace. Since it was already october, the weather was already getting colder so we could not use the fantastic Patio and garden. It looked very inviting and lovely. We had a great time and can online recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Monika4.7★Sep 2022

• "A lovely homely cottage with everything needed to ensure a comfortable stay."

  Loved the wine flowers and cake welcome. Could not fault anything. A perfect week.

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful and quiet village."

  Being old traditional stone the cottage got very cold in the evenings on occasion and it would have benefitted from better instruction to use the storage heaters as we ended up heating the house the following day in error and it was a very hot day so a waste and not at all ideal. Facilities were all good although double bed was really too small for two and quite hard and uncomfortable so us oldies had to move to the upper floor room where beds were luxurious but a bit of a struggle up and down the loft stairs. We worked it out and we were all comfy in the end. We would have preferred to be somewhere with dog walking paths from our door but had to drive for that as there were no accessible paths where dogs could be let off lead but of course we were spoilt with places to drive to in the beautiful Lakes so we could work that out too. Overall a nice pleasant week in a very peaceful setting. Yew Tree Barn a few minutes walk away served a perfect brunch which we highly recommend

  Reviewed by Katy4.1★Aug 2022

• "We had such a lovely stay, the location was perfect and the cottage was adorable."

  .!! 5 stars from us

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2022

• "Second visit to this beautiful cottage ."

  Great location to everywhere , immaculate and clean as always , gorgeous welcome cake , wine and flowers . Dog friendly basket of towels and balls ! Cute garden and summer house … excellent .

  Reviewed by Mel5.0★Jun 2022

• "Very well equipped and comfortable."

  Would stay here again happily.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage , loved the garden gorgeous location"

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★May 2022

• "What a lovely little cottage!"

  Perfectly sizeable for the family of 4 with two dogs. It had everything we needed for week long stay. Our dogs loved the facilities and we knew they were very welcome as the host left us some toys and dog towels too. The only drawback to the holiday was the lack of amenities in the village. We arrived on Easter Sunday which was always going to be challenging in terms of food. We hoped for a nice meal at a local pub but unfortunately it was way out of our price range as it’s run by the Michelin star chef. Non the less, we managed to find some nice food places nearby. The local cafe in Yew Tree Barn is definitely worth a visit for some lunch and cake! The cottage is in ideal place for exploring south lakes, NationalTrust gems and local beaches. We would love to return one day.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Apr 2022

• "We had a lovely break , charming little cottage with lovely views, would highly recommend, and will return"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely quirky cottage."

  Everything we needed was provided. Only downsides were the top flight of stairs could do with carpet on as slippy in socks. Bit drafty at night under the front and back doors. Next doors cat liked to come to back door and bare its teeth winding the dogs up so we had to keep door curtain closed. Front steps direct onto a road which was quite busy at times. Really enjoyed our stay at your cottage. The lady opposite where we parked the car and one further down with candles on herstep were friendly and gave us directions to shops and food places which was helpful. We struggled to find the cottage [even the postman couldn't help] but bar staff at the heft were very helpful and after alot of looking on the Internet they managed to work out where we we needed to be. Lovely little touch with the dog towels and toys, prosecco, cake and milk. Thankyou and we will be back soon

  Reviewed by Carina4.4★Mar 2022

• "Everything as was stated, lovely clean, comfy cottage."

  Great welcome pack that was much appreciated. Only downside was traffic directly as you step outside..do watch your dog is on lead, and the walk suggested to local Barn..we found best to take car not much in way of path, other than that much enjoyed.

  Reviewed by Greta4.7★Mar 2022

• "High house was lovely, snug, warm and comfy."

  Wonderfully comfy beds, amazing views from the garden and the little summer house was a delight. The description on site is very accurate regarding the steep stairs so take note if you struggle ! The only drawback we found was getting enough hot water for the bath, but as we were only on a short break this wasn't a problem. Our doggies were very comfy there and it makes a great base for exploring.

  Reviewed by Anita4.4★Mar 2022

• "Lovely cottage, very comfy like a home away from home"

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Mar 2022

• "We enjoyed our short stay very much."

  Soon as we walked through the door it felt like home away from home. Very clean with some very nice touches from the home owner. It's the little things that she done for us that go a long way. We hope to visit again soon.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Feb 2022

• "This was our third visit and as always the cottage was cosy and comfortable."

  We had a great time. The restaurant in the village, Heft was amazing. We had the lunch tasting menu which was delicious. We also went in the restaurant bar one lunch. The bar serves snacks including one if the best sausage rolls We have ever tasted.

  Reviewed by Beverley4.4★Jan 2022

• "The cottage was lovely , we thoroughly enjoyed our stay over New Year and loved the personal touches of Christmas tree, Bottle of wine and chocolate cake on our arrival with milk in the fridge ."

  Fully stocked kitchen for cooking . Immaculately clean . We will certainly re visit .

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Dec 2021

• "Cottage was lovely and in a great location."

  Such a nice touch leaving us a bottle of wine. Shame if you don't drink as there is no tea or coffee supplied which I find very odd. We arrived late in the evening and then had to go out and buy the basics. At least leave a small amount to be able to make a brew after a long drive. I don't think I would stay again but we did enjoy our stay and we were very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Paul3.8★Dec 2021

• "A wonderful weekend spent in this lovely cottage, I will certainly return as soon as I can."

  Thank you!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2021

• "The property felt like home from home really and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated."

  Clean, cosy and very well equipped, from kitchen paraphernalia to the veritable library of books and DVD’s. Lovely views savoured through the top floor windows and from the beautiful garden. A good base from which to explore this beautiful part of the country. PS The village pub ‘The Crown’ closed down in recent times and is now an expensive restaurant, closed Mon, Tues, Wed.

  Reviewed by Steven4.4★Nov 2021

• "This was a beautiful accommodation."

  It was clean and well presented. Comfortable and cozy.

  Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Oct 2021

• "Cottage was warm and comfortable, well equipped, a good base to explore the southern Lakes."

  The weather was a bit cool for us to use garden, but it would be a lovely place to sit in warmer weather. Although car parking is across the road (one car) there is an allocated space just a few paces from the cottage door. No street lights - bring a torch if coming and going after dark! The village is very quiet, and the road has only occasional traffic, but road noise from the nearby A590 is noticeable in top bedroom with windows open, but easy access to A590 also means easy access to road network to explore the area.

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2021

• "The comfort of a snug cottage in the autumn in the Lake District."

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Sep 2021

• "We had an amazing stay at High house."

  The cottage was so warm and comfortable and the wine and cake were a sweet touch. Julie had arranged for everything including dishwasher tablets and wood for the log burner. The summerhouse is lovely and we had breakfast outside in the garden. Kids loved the attic bedroom.. it has steep steps but we kept a light on at night in case they wanted to use the bathroom. we will definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Shefali5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we needed to make us feel at home."

  We enjoyed the stunning views from the upstairs windows, we had family breakfasts on the raised patio, looking out at the mountains and enjoyed watching the sun setting behind the mountains. My daughters' favourite part was the cosy summer house. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

  Reviewed by Lyn5.0★Aug 2021

• "We had a lovely stay in this quirky, cosy cottage."

  We loved the layout which made it feel spacious for a two bedroom house. We particularly enjoyed the summer house with views from the garden of the hills, and the log burner on the chilly evenings. It was lovely to be welcomed with cake and wine. Our children loved the attic room and having their own floor! The village was characterful and there were nice walks from the front door. We had a fabulous meal at the newly opened Heft - the pub in the village, for their set menu meals booking is necessary. Overall a great base for exploring the Lake District.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Aug 2021

• "It was a restful week the cottage was great with a welcoming package."

  Would recommend

  Reviewed by J4.4★Jun 2021

• "The cottage is in a convenient location for the Southern Lakes area and an event we were attending."

  It was clean, the kitchen was well equipped and the rear garden a lovely sun trap. The top bedroom does indeed have steep steps, as described. The room does not have a proper blind. A thin piece of white cotton is draped over it but fails to stop any light so consequently the room is very light and difficult to sleep in if you prefer a darker room. We ended up fashioning a blanket over the bamboo pole. Neither bed is particularly comfortable however this could be individual preference. The lower sheet on the middle floor bed had laundered but dry blood staining which was unpleasant. There is a fair amount of noisy, fast moving farm traffic using the narrow lane right outside the cottage mainly morning and late afternoon. The cottage smelt clean on arrival but the following mornings there was quite a smoky smell in the living area. This may have been as a result of the previous week’s occupants as we did not use the wood burner. The pub was closed which was a huge disappointment. Renovations are progressing and it looks to be opening for the summer. Yew Tree Shop is a gift/ antique shop with a popular cafe. It also sells a range of chutneys, beers and wines. For families Fell Foot National Trust Property is very close and a lovely day out with the kids but book online in advance. Great ice cream, a pizza landrover, water sports and shallow water for playing etc. Dog friendly too. The walk to High Dam near Newby Bridge is also very pleasant.

  Reviewed by Wendy2.8★May 2021

• "We enjoyed our holiday at this lovely cottage."

  It was extremely clean and well equipped. We would definitely like to book another holiday at this property. It is in a lovely area. The only thing you have to be careful about is when you leave the cottage front door to check there is no traffic coming as it is really close to the road.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2020

• "High House was a brilliant place to stay, made to feel welcome & so so comfortable, there was everything you could need & more & a great place to explore the Lake District."

  All I could say we would stop there again with out question.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2020

• "The listing mentions the village pub---it closed some months ago."

  Suggest this is removed. Apart from that the property is ideally placed for getting around the area and is clean and comfortable.

  Reviewed by Paul3.8★Sep 2020

• "High house lives up to it's name, the views from the bedrooms are stunning."

  A very nice warm and homely place. Nice big relaxing sofa, great after a trek around the lakes. Kitchen / Diner was lovely. Kids loved the summer house and all the games they found in their 'Attic' bedroom, which has a very steep staircase. A bit tricky to find at first, small village with narrowish roads. Located just a few minutes drive from Lake Windermere with easy access to the rest of the road network around the Lakes. Very nice comfortable stay.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Aug 2020

• "Had a fantastic holiday."

  Lovely cottage and had some lovely homely touches.

  Reviewed by Liz4.4★Mar 2020

• "High House is perfectly positioned as a base to explore the entire Lake District being close to the arterial road network so you can strike out in any direction to make the most of your holiday ."

  After a day’s walking up and down the Cumbrian Mountains and nicely tired , what better place to return to than High House , light the log burner and put your feet up ! The kitchen is well equipped but we brought our Slow Cooker to ensue a fabulous meal was ready on our return from a day’s walking. You don’t have to head for the Lakes either - explore the peninsulas and discover gems such as Grange-over-Sands and Cartmel Priory. We finished our holiday with a gentle walk up Hampshill overlooking Cartmel and Morecambe Bay - simply beautiful!! Needless to say we will be returning to High House later this year !

  Reviewed by John5.0★Feb 2020

• "Lovely cakes and bottle of wine when we arrived."

  Very good wood burner.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Feb 2020

• "Lovely old cottage in a village close to Cartmel."

  The cottage is extremely well furnished with lovely comfy beds, although the stairs to the second floor were a bit steep for us! So we only used one room. The kitchen is very well equipped and the owner kindly leaves a selection of DVD’s and cds’ along with maps to cover the whole of the Lake District. We had a wonderful holiday and would recommend both Sykes and this cottage

  Reviewed by Janice5.0★Jan 2020

• "A great location and everything I need."

  This is my third visit to this cottage in 3 years and that tells you all you need to know

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★Sep 2019

• "Lovely cottage."

  Downstairs excellent with all the home from home comforts. Unfortunately what prevents it being the perfect cottage. Bathroom very small and compact and definitely as indicated in the details access to the second bedroom could difficult for some people. Fortunately as we were a party of 2 it was not an issue. Despite these 2 issues the positives out way the negatives and we would use it again and recommend it to others.

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Sep 2019

• "A cozy little cottage very clean and had everything we needed for our stay."

  .birds sang in the garden on a morning and the log burner kept us warm in the evening..really enjoyed it wine and cakes on arrival was a lovely touch and our dog teddy even had a little basket made up for him..would highly recommend...the only downside which had nothing to do with the cottage was the local pub the crown...food was very poor.

  Reviewed by Keith4.7★Sep 2019

• "High house was the cosiest house I’ve ever stayed in."

  We felt so comfortable there, we didn’t want to leave.

  Reviewed by Daryl5.0★Sep 2019

• "Clean and cosy cottage, great location for exploring the area."

  Nice welcoming wine and cake and the fresh flowers were a lovely touch. Always a good experience when we book with Sykes.

  Reviewed by Sarah3.8★Aug 2019

• "We has a lovely time the mobile phone reception is awful there is no signal in the area"

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Aug 2019

• "We have just returned from a weeks stay at High House."

  Our first trip to The Lakes. The location was perfect for exploring the Lake District. The cottage itself was gorgeous. Fully equipped with everything we needed as well as welcoming extra touches. The dog bowl even had fresh water in it, and the cakes and wine were very much appreciated. The property was spotlessly clean and very well maintained. We can't wait to return! Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Jul 2019

• "Lovely cottage,has everything you need ."

  Brilliant location to access all areas within the Lake District and so homely to come back to at the end of the day . Woodburner is a bonus if it’s a bit chilly , enclosed garden for the dog and excellent sun trap . Every detail is covered with wine and cakes on arrival and dog bowls and towels if needed . 11/10 for cleanliness it was faultless ! My first time in the Lake District and I will def be hitting the rebook button ... highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Mel5.0★Jun 2019

• "Very homely cottage, in a lovely village."

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2019

• "A cottage where everything comes together perfectly."

  Great location, lovely little village, a well equipped kitchen, big comfortable beds, private garden with a restful sun-house and a wood burning stove - what’s not to like? Thanks to Julie for the arrival treats, so nice and much appreciated. One line of caution, stairs to loft bedroom are steep so guests do need to be able and mobile.

  Reviewed by Gavin5.0★May 2019

• "Lovely cottage located in a very quiet hamlet with a nice pub very near by that did good food."

  Within half hours drive of Windermere so quite well situated for southern and central lakes . Really enjoyed our break and would have no hesitation in booking this cottage again .

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2019

• "Booking was easy to make and the process was seamless."

  The cottage was exactly as listed, a great base to explore a lovely area from. The cottage is well equipped with modern facilities while maintaining a traditional relaxing ambience. High Newton is a quiet hamlet with friendly people. Great food at the Crown. Cannot fault and would recommend.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★May 2019

• "We did not realise how close the cottage was to the road, which seemed to be a short cut for considerable amounts of traffic, commencing at 5."

  30am! We had poor weather on arrival and the cottage felt cold as the storage radiators were turned low. The bath is tiny and the shower erratic! Perhaps fitting just a reasonable shower and removing the bath might be the answer to solving the problems of a tiny bathroom. The welcome pack for the cottage was thoughtful

  Reviewed by Elizabeth3.1★Apr 2019

• "What a beautiful place."

  Situated in a central location for the South Lakes. Very comfortable and equipped with everything you would need. Pub 5 minutes and 10 minutes from Cartmel. Upstairs room not suitable for elderly, however perfect for young people and kids. Lovely Garden at the rear We had a fantastic time.

  Reviewed by Maura5.0★Mar 2019

• "High House is a very pretty, well equipped cottage."

  We enjoyed our stay, the summer house is a lovely place for a relaxing glass of wine and listen to the many birds. The welcome pack of wine and cake was much appreciated. However, care is needed when exiting the property as it's situated on busy rd, the noise of farm traffic was quite loud at times.

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Mar 2019

• "First attempt at taking the dog away with us so were a little apprehensive if she would be ok somewhere strange and new."

  No need go worry at all, she settled straight away! Lovely cottage with dog bowls and towels provided. Nice and quiet a little out of the way but also only 10/15 mins drive away from windermere. Lovely welcoming local pub.

  Reviewed by Kimberley5.0★Nov 2018

• "High house cottage was by far one of the best cottages we have ever stopped in."

  When we arrived the owner had left us a welcome pack of the following, cakes,flowers,wine and treats for the dogs,all most appreciated. All the rooms were nicely decorated and clean. Would definitely come back and would recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by William5.0★Nov 2018

• "Lovely comfy cottage."

  As stated the stairs and steps are quite steep.We are 70ish and managed ok but anyone with mobility problems might not.The cottages is set in a beautiful location handy for all the Lake District .The cottage was spotless and the oven was the cleanest I have ever come across in a holiday cottage.Would recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Shirley4.7★Oct 2018

• "3 High house is a really lovely cottage."

  Very clean, and had all home from home comforts needed for a relaxed stay. We are a family of 4 with 2 dogs and we were all happy here. Really appreciated the extra touches, cakes on a pretty cake stand, fresh flowers, milk, tea, coffee. Water bowl and towels for the dogs. Mrs Bowen is a vey considerate host.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Oct 2018

• "The cottage had all the amenities anyone could wish for and was in a great location for seeing the area."

  The contact with the owner was good and they left special touches such as wine and items for the dog. We really enjoyed the accommodation and the break.

  Reviewed by Colette5.0★Sep 2018

• "Lovely cottage so quaint."

  Everything you could want. Area good for walking. Cartmel has some lovely old pubs. Not far to Lakes. Would recommend

  Reviewed by Tricia5.0★Sep 2018

• "A blind on the window in top floor bedroom as it wakes you up very early."

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2018

• "Perfect home from home."

  This cottage is homely comfortable and well equipped. The beds are very comfortable. Best of all is the views from the garden. I even saw a hot air balloon go over early one morning.....great spot to have a quiet cuppa in the mornings. Very dog friendly cottage , owner thought of everything even leaving us a ball for Ted to play with and the welcome back was.....,well,...very welcome

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Sep 2018

• "Additionals needed in kitchen, slotted spoon, potato masher, tin opener that works, couldn’t find ant tea towels."

  Apart from that we had a wonderful weeks holiday.

  Reviewed by John4.1★Aug 2018

• "Wonderful! Everything we expected and more - we would definitely use Sykes again and fully intend to stay at High House again."

  Reviewed by Nichola5.0★Jun 2018

• "Our second stay at High House and once again a great break."

  The cottage has everything you need and is in a lovely village with a good pub and good road connections to get around the district. I stayed with my 2 sons and dog to do some walking as this cottage makes a great base. Stuart from Kent

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★May 2018

• "Absolutely amazing property."

  From the moment we arrived we could relax. Great welcome pack of cakes and wine. Perfect to enjoy on a warm evening in the garden. Doggy friendly also so our pooch settled very quickly. We will definitely be staying again and recommend to anyone who loves the countryside and a peaceful holiday.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★May 2018

• "A perfect holiday."

  The cottage was immaculate and the owner made sure everything you needed was available, well equipped. Enclosed garden, perfect for dogs. Welcome pack a lovely touch and instructions on how to use appliances easy to follow. I would certainly recommend this cottage because it is situated in a tranquil area with easy access to other areas for days out. Thank you for making my break to the lakes comfortable.

  Reviewed by Hughes5.0★Apr 2018

• "Lovely homely cottage described accurately online."

  Comfortable clean rooms, small bathroom and not so great if you’re tall however it was perfectly adequate for us. Dogs were welcomed and supplies on arrival were a lovely touch both for us and our four legged friends. Beautiful garden, just a shame we had poor weather as I’m sure it’s a real feature in the warmer, drier months. Overall a lovely cottage with a nice local pub with excellent food. Just one watch out there are some very fast moving vehicles that travel up/down the road as you step out of the cottage!

  Reviewed by Julie4.1★Mar 2018

• "Really lovely cottage."

  We stayed during the cold snap, and although it was freezing outside the cottage was warm and cosy and the log burner was super. Cottage was charmingly furnished, and we especially appreciated the cakes, wine and roses left by the owner on our arrival. Location was spot on - village pub a short walk away and the food was great, beer good too! So much to do just a short drive away. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Mar 2018

• "The above boxes for 'your holiday cottage' are blank so I wasn't sure if I clicked on the correct box."

  All I can put is that I would have ticked on excellent for all of them. This was the first time that we have spent xmas away from home but from this visit, it won't be the last. We both loved this cottage and the little extra that Mrs Bowen left us were heart warming. Lovely stay, lovely area, lovely cottage. Well worth going back to again. Many thanks

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2017

• "Enjoyed our stay at our house was as expected comfortable and in a good location"

  Reviewed by Helen4.0★Jul 2017

• "Cottage needs dark blind on Velux as it was too light in the mornings in bedroom."

  Bed was VERY comfortable though as was rest of Cottage.

  Reviewed by Julie3.8★Jul 2017

• "Very homely feel to the cottage, in a pretty and convenient location."

  Lovely garden with a nice view. Lots of character, with the owner's artwork adorning the walls and a cosy wood burning stove.

  Reviewed by Peter4.0★May 2017

• "Second set of stairs difficult otherwise ok"

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★May 2017

• "Fantastic location, stunning views, excellent facilities and furnishings."

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2017

• "Absolutely loved the property, was in a great location and just perfect for our needs."

  Loved the very friendly pub just down the road also. Will def be back ! Many thanks!

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2017

• "On arrival we met the owner and were greeted with wine cakes and a lovely bunch of flowers which I thought was a lovely."

  One of the nicest cottages we've stopped in

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★Oct 2016

• "Lovely cottage."

  Very warm and cosy. Welcome pack left for us was great. No local shop was only drawback. Would go again.

  Reviewed by Heather4.0★Oct 2016

• "Amazing cottage in a beautiful location."

  Highly recommended. Lovely, immaculate cosy home from home. Will do definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Sep 2016

• "All facilities in cottage very good apart from shower area as the ceiling was to low and we all banged our heads!"

  Reviewed by Keith4.8★Aug 2016

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