Caldhu Cottage

24 Customer Reviews

• "Caldhu Cottage is a lovely property which I can highly recommend to anyone wishing to explore the quieter parts of the Lake District."

  Its location is superb with the natural beauty of Wast Water and Eskdale only a few miles away. We were very lucky to have mainly dry and sunny weather which made walking and driving around so much more enjoyable. If you decide to stay here please feed the birds. There are a couple of feeders, one for sunflower seeds etc and the other for suets blocks. The little ones will reward you with lots of entertainment throughout the day.

  Thanks for your lovely review Nick! We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage. It is indeed quite a haven for birds: we've recorded over 24 different species of which perhaps the most memorable was a greater spotted woodpecker feeding on the bird feeder! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Nov 2024

• "Fabulous cottage and very peaceful."

  Cottage has been renovated to a high standard. Garden is amazing and our dogs loved being able to go and explore. Lovely walks from the cottage and places to visit quite close by. Kitchen is well equipped with the majority of items you may need (please can you include a pizza cutter?) Dining room was perfect for breakfast and an evening meal (we were out most of the day which meant we had lunch elsewhere). We had a delivery for the week from Tesco and the driver advised it was very easy for him to find. Sunroom was lovely and warm - only concern, as we were visiting with a 12 month old, is that it isn’t safety glass in the door between the sunroom and dining room. Drying room and downstairs toilet always lovely and warm. Lounge area was comfortable (could possibly do with another chair for if there were 6 people staying). Great to have board games available. Internet was intermittent which meant you couldn’t always watch a film all the way through without buffering. Didn’t stop us watching what we wanted though. Dog gate at the bottom of the stairs was fantastic not just to stop the dogs but also the baby climbing the stairs. Bathroom was lovely and great for family use. Bedrooms - all lovely and clean. Could do with some mirrors in the bedrooms for drying hair etc. we didn’t use the twin bedded room but it looked lovely and comfortable. It was a little on the cool side in the bedrooms as the radiator thermostats were difficult to move. Loved the night lighting and will be investing in one for my landing at home. Owners were quick at answering questions and were lovely in corresponding with us. Would recommend for a tranquil retreat away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and will definitely visit again.

  Hi Carina, thanks for your detailed feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage. Thanks for raising your concern about the glass in the sun room for: I confess this is something I'd simply overlooked and will be endeavouring to get changed on my next visit to the cottage. Regarding the issue with the internet, I've been on to Vodafone about this: it transpires that there's a fault on our line and as a result we are only currently getting about 4Mb/s rather than the 67Mb/s we're paying for! They've promised to get an engineer out next week to fix it and hopefully get us back up to the proper rate. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carina4.1★Sep 2024

• "An amazing cottage in wonderful, quiet countryside."

  The property itself has been sympathetically renovated and provides a comfortable stay. Although it seems to be isolated it is close to a beach and a wonderful castle and tourist railway. A good base for a holiday in the Western Lakes. We highly recommend it.

  Thanks for your lovely review Ann and Dave. We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves at Caldhu Cottage. Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Sep 2024

• "What a wonderful time we had at Beautiful Caldhu cottage."

  The cottage itself is a lovely space , kitchen great to cook in with all the equipment we needed. The garden is a complete joy, full of wildlife and lovely to watch in the changeable weather the Lakes had to offer!! Bees, birds, bat's, butterflies and a meteor shower...fabulous!

  Thanks for your lovely feedback and 5* review Anna. It really makes all the hard work that goes into running and maintaining a holiday cottage worthwhile! Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Aug 2024

• "Lovely secluded cottage, definitely going back."

  Thanks Lee, glad you enjoyed the cottage and looks forward to welcoming you back, Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lee4.7★Aug 2024

• "A lovely cottage with excellent facilities set within glorious grounds."

  You have the best of both worlds here with the beach only a couple of miles away and the Lakeland mountains on your doorstep

  Thanks John. We also love the fact that you can be on the beach in the morning and on top of England's highest mountain in the afternoon. The best of both worlds indeed! Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.7★Jun 2024

• "Beautiful well kept cottage with stunning garden."

  Really peaceful in the valley and well situated for visiting places and exploring the countryside. Would highly recommend.

  Thanks for your 5* review and recommendation Melanie. We're glad you enjoyed your stay! Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Melanie5.0★May 2024

• "Beautiful spacious cottage in lovely grounds in a great location."

  Very clean and comfortable with everything we needed. Relaxing and peaceful. Loved the log burner very cosy. Spar and pub nearby.

  Hi Hazel, thanks for your lovely review. We're glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage. Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Mar 2024

• "We can't recommend Caldhu Cottage enough."

  We had a lovely week despite freezing temperatures in this beautiful cottage. It ticked all the boxes for us. It is exquisitely furnished yet feels comfortable and homely. It was clean with well equipped kitchen and really lovely bathroom. There was plenty of tea, coffee etc in the welcome pack. Communication from the owners was excellent and we felt the owners really want you to have a lovely stay. We envy anyone booking for Soring and Summer because the garden is fabulous. We saw a deer at the end of the garden and being able to see the neighbouring sheep was a real bonus. Can't fault anything at all.

  Hi Jo, thanks so much for your lovely feedback. We're really glad you enjoyed yourselves and found the cottage to your liking. Kind regards, Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jan 2024

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Caldhu Cottage."

  We were very impressed with how the owners Graham and Nicky had spent considerable time and effort in providing a beautiful and well equipped clean, relaxing holiday home with large well maintained garden. The beds were super comfy and there were lots of lovely walks for us to enjoy with our dog. We would highly recommend this cottage and we will be returning.

  Hi Harry, we're so glad you enjoyed your holiday despite the inclement weather and having to contend with Storm Agnes! We look forward to welcoming you back next year. Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Harold5.0★Sep 2023

• "Probably the best well equipped cottage we've ever stayed in."

  The location was so peaceful and private. Plenty of exercise for our dog just walking around the extensive garden and although just the two of us staying there was more than enough space for a family with three good sized bedrooms. Ideally located for the western lakes and beaches. For us personally, the only minor point was we found the lounge sofas very uncomfortable but everything else was perfect. Would definitely recommend.

  Hi Jane, thanks for your kind feedback and for recommending us. We're particularly pleased that you rated it the best, well equipped, cottage you've ever stayed in and that everything was perfect (apart from the sofas, which we'll certainly check out next time we're at the cottage). Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane4.7★Sep 2023

• "We all absolutely loved Caldhu Cottage."

  It is so perfect in every way, super comfortable beds, beautiful location and stunning gardens along with everything you could need provided in the property. The Western lakes area is wonderfully quiet and there are so many lovely locations to explore we will definitely return. Thank you for a perfect stay.

  Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Vanessa. We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage and look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★Aug 2023

• "The cottage was lovely and a comfortable place to stay and the gardens were very nice"

  Thanks Vera. We're glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vera4.4★Aug 2023

• "Lovely property in a fantastic location."

  Easy access to beaches, towns, and lakes. What more could you ask for?

  Thanks for your feedback Andrew. We're glad you enjoyed your holiday! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2023

• "Gorgeous cottage!"

  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Caldhu Cottage. A peaceful retreat in a beautiful part of the country and lots to do nearby. The highlight was seeing a deer in the stunning gardens! Highly recommended.

  Thanks Anne! We're so glad you enjoyed yourselves with the added bonus of the deer. There's a small group who live in the woods and occasionally venture into the meadow, though usually very early in the morning so you were lucky to see it! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2023

• "A stunning cottage set in a quiet rural location."

  We had an amazing time and can’t recommend Caldhu Cottage enough. Immaculate inside and out, with woodland walks on the doorstep and a huge garden to enjoy. A 10 minute drive will get you to the lovely beach at Drigg - perfect for your four legged friends. The owners were very helpful and approachable. Thank you, we had high expectations which were hugely exceeded!

  Thanks for your kind feedback Justin. It's so nice to hear that you had such a good time. Our Golden Retriever, Lola, also adores Drigg Beach! Nicky & Graham Property Owner

  Reviewed by Justin5.0★Jun 2023

• "We loved our stay in this beautiful cottage."

  It was so peaceful . The garden with the wild flower meadow was very beautiful and we loved sitting out in the sun. The cottage was very clean with good facilities. A good base for our walks and climbs in Wasdale

  Thanks for your lovely feedback Vivien, especially about the wild flower meadow: it's still early days and we're very much in the learning phase, finding out what works (and what doesn't!) in the Cumbrian soil. But hopefully we'll see an abundance of butterflies and bees as the meadow matures. Graham & Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Vivien5.0★May 2023

• "Needs Better sitting in the sunroom."

  No Seating outside in the front of the house. Doesn’t seem to be enough pots and pans for cooking to full occupied rooms. No egg cups. Lol

  Thanks for your observations Chris. The seating in the sun room is intended for use either indoors or outdoors, but we've also added a bistro table and chairs in front of the kitchen, for al fresco breakfasts! There are also now three extra pans and a set of 6 egg cups. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christopher4.1★May 2023

• "A lovely restoration of a beautiful cottage in a rural setting, only observations, complimentary toiletries would have been good and mention in listings local pub is not dog friendly."

  Hi Jackie, thanks for your feedback and observations - both very useful. We do mention in the welcome pack that the Lutwidge Arms is not dog friendly, but I'll see if I can get Sykes to mention this in their listing as well. If you're staying with us again I can recommend both The Bridge Inn at Santon and the Bower House Inn as great, nearby, dog-friendly pubs. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★May 2023

• "Beautiful cottage in stunning grounds"

  Thanks Helen. We're glad you liked it. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2023

• "Such a wonderful property well equipped and so comfortable in its surroundings."

  I applaud the owners for such a tasteful renovation it’s lovely . Fully enjoyed the historical location.

  Thanks for your lovely feedback Julian. The renovation was a lot of hard work but it makes it all worthwhile to have people appreciate it as you did. Very kind of you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julian John5.0★Apr 2023

• "Breath taking; beautiful cottage."

  Immaculately presented. The gardens are wonderful. A peaceful retreat. We didn’t want to leave!

  Thank you so much for the kind review. This is still a new venture for us and so it means a lot when we get good feed back. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kath5.0★Apr 2023

• "Caldhu cottage is absolutely lovely- cosy and charming, we loved our week's stay."

  It was the exact right size for a family of 5 or 6, giving us plenty of room to sit together or apart as the mood struck. It's perfectly situated for access to the Western Lakes, and we would absolutely stay there again.

  Thanks for your lovely feedback Anna. We're so glad you enjoyed the cottage and would be delighted to have you stay again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Mar 2023

• "Couldn’t fault Caldhu Cottage!"

  The location was a dream! Really clean and comfy! Loved the sun room! Nice walk around the grounds and round to the river! One of our most relaxing holidays. We’ll definitely be back!

  Thank you for your kind comments Jayne. We're so pleased you liked the cottage and had such a wonderful holiday. Our daughter also particularly loves the sun room. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future! Graham and Nicky Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Mar 2023

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