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Clock Tower

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Allithwaite near Cartmel, Cumbria & The Lake District Show on map

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  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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29 Customer Reviews

  • "Brilliant accommodation and lovely decor."

    The owners have thought of everything, it really feels like home from home. We have rebooked for next year and can't wait to return.

    Reviewed by Joanna5.0Oct 2024

  • "Absolutely fabulous place, everything you could possibly need, very clean and comfortable stay."

    Loved the kitchen space, spent all our time in there, Hot tub immaculate and an added bonus to our stay . Thank you so much

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had an amazing holiday!"

    Reviewed by Aharon5.0Aug 2024

  • "BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY SET IN A GREAT LOCATION."

    EVERY NEED IS CATERED FOR IN THE HOUSE WITH QUALITY ITEMS THROUGHOUT. IF YOU LIKE A PROPERTY WITH CHARACTER AND TO FEEL EXTRA SPECIAL THEN ITS THE PLACE FOR YOU. THERE IS A WELCOME PACK ON ARRIVAL WHICH IS A NICE TOUCH. THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR PROPERTY

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Aug 2024

  • "We had a really lovely stay and would definitely love to return."

    The house was extremely well equipped and maintained and we absolutely loved it!

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Jul 2024

  • "Awesome property and we really enjoyed our stay."

    To add to other comments, the exterior photos are a little deceiving in that the back yard area looks to be attached but is actually across the road and you will have neighbors in the same building on both sides. Would highly, highly recommend as it is a great property with lots of space and some nice high end features! Thanks for letting us stay!

    Reviewed by Sean4.7Jul 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay here at the end of June for a week."

    The clock tower is an amazing place to stay, the location is brilliant. Great for walks and cycling. The welcome gifts of chocolates and prosecco, the tea, coffee, sugar and milk were all welcomed by us all, so thank you so much. The facilities are fantastic, so we wanted for nothing. Also, the lovely owner who maintained the hot tub every morning, would also fill the bird feeders in and around the beautiful garden, and it was a delight to watch the birds and squirrels (albiet greys) frolicking around.

    Reviewed by Chantal5.0Jun 2024

  • "Absolutely amazing property for our stay."

    The kitchen is fitted out beautifully with everything you could possibly need to entertain is provided probably one of the best I've stayed in. The log burner is fab in the very cosy living room. Beds were super comfy and the snug on the 1st floor is a great place to chill in the evenings or mornings when gathering with friends and family. The hot tub is a fab size and spotlessly clean , beach towels are also provided which is an added bonus. Take time to read the welcome book this gives you all the info you need very helpful. Thank you for the chocolates and tea coffee and hot choclate supplies nice touch. We had an amazing stay and will definitely be booking again. We met John the owner as we was leaving lovely man thank you, your family house is beautiful !

    We’re glad you enjoyed a great weekend at Clock Tower. Thank you for your kind review. We hope to welcome you back soon. John & Charlotte Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0May 2024

  • "We had a fabulous stay."

    The Clock Tower has everything covered. The place was picturesque, and the building was huge. All rooms are tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. The kitchen is superior to many we have stayed in, with everything you would need to cook a three-course meal if needed. All towels were included, plus separate towels for the hot tub. The Hot tub had been checked over whilst we were out, we thought that excellent. Plus another nice touch was the gift of box of chocolates left on arrival in the kitchen. The beds were comfy and bedding of top quality, we all have the best sleep as it's so peaceful. The Bathrooms are arge and easy to manouvre, showers perfect and lovely and modern. The Garden was well manicured and had lovely setting and everything covered for a barbeque. Parking was great, I think we were the only people there for the 3 nights we were at the Clock Tower, so it was very peaceful. We loved the spiral staircase, but found it a little difficult, as we are an older crowd ranging from late 60's to late 70's. But we managed perfectly even with mobility issues. Overall, this was a superb stay, with everything in reach within a 15 minute drive, (small towns in the lakes etc.with bars, cruising the lakes and wonderful restaurants) It's truly an incredible place. Thank you.

    We’re glad you enjoyed your weekend at Clock Tower. You’ll be welcome back anytime. Charlotte & John Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0Apr 2024

  • "The co-owner, John, was very welcoming and helpful."

    The property is fabulous and as a family, we were able to make best use of the wonderful hot tub. Would definitely recommend.

    We’re glad you enjoyed your stay at Clock Tower. Thank you for your kind review. John & Charlotte Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Apr 2024

  • "This property is amazing, so clean and tidy and the hosts delightful."

    Nothing was too much trouble. Loved the extra little touches (a fire ready to be lit and a welcome box of chocolates). Would recommend anyone to stay here.

    Reviewed by Lorna5.0Feb 2024

  • "A great stay at the Clock Tower and we were made to feel very welcome."

    Possibly one of the best kept properties we’ve stayed in and location was great for exploring both locally and beyond.

    Reviewed by Iain4.7Oct 2023

  • "It was an excellent stay for 7 adults and 2 babies, reasonable price compared to rest of Cumbria and very well stocked house, with a great hot tub!"

    Easy walk into Cartmel for a few drinks and food. Would highly recommend, the negative reviews don’t really stack up, it is definitely as advertised and we never saw anyway else at the property!

    Reviewed by Glen5.0Sep 2023

  • "Beautiful home, perfect location and friendly host."

    Provided a detailed handbook for places nearby and activities to do, which was very helpful. Would happily return again, hopefully for longer next time!

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Sep 2023

  • "Fantastic week long stay at this property."

    House was extremely clean and tidy when we arrived. We loved the "little touches" that this property has, and you can tell that the owners haven't skimped on the quality of the items that they've purchased for the house. Lovely outside area, and also some fantastic walks around the local area. The Hot Tub is a great addition and was maintained every day.

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Aug 2023

  • "The Clock Tower was a beautiful building and the owner had provided everything (and more) that we needed to enjoy the stay."

    The hot tub was well used and it was lovely to have our own garden with seating and BBQ. It was the ideal place to celebrate a special family birthday with three generations of our family..

    Reviewed by Susan5.0May 2023

  • "Absolutely fantastic, lovely and clean, great location with great views."

    Family loved the hot tub , walking distance to Cartmel village.

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0May 2023

  • "Beautiful property, located in a lovely place."

    Wouldn’t recommend for families with small children/toddlers. The beautiful spiral stair case is lethal for small children. Hot tub is not private. It’s situated at the front of the property within the car park which is utilised by other properties. Property owner seems a little obsessed with it and not Particularly friendly. Attended several times a day and even tested water when we were in it. This left us very uncomfortable and unwilling to use it again. Wouldn’t stay at the property again.

    Reviewed by Laura5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely property , great location."

    Reviewed by Joshua5.0Apr 2023

  • "Terrible customer service and a terrible property"

    Reviewed by Allan1.9Mar 2023

  • "The Clocktower is an amazing place to stay."

    It’s really comfortable, perfectly clean, and has everything you will need. The kitchen in particular is very well stocked with utensils, plates, glasses etc. The hot tub is great too. It’s a really quirky property and it feels like the owners have put a lot of thought and live into it. It feels like a home away from home. It is really well situated as well so close to a lot of great pubs to eat in, shops etc. I would really recommend it!

    Reviewed by Lauren5.0Feb 2023

  • "Clock Tower is lovely - ideal location."

    Enjoyed the most: - location - character - hot tub - great selection of items in the kitchen - generous welcome pack - loo roll and all sorts - met the owner. So lovely to talk to and attentive. - children loved the TV corner on the first floor landing whilst adults enjoyed the log fire (and quiet)

    Reviewed by Huma4.7Dec 2022

  • "Had a great stay at the Clock Tower over Christmas."

    The owners had put up Christmas decorations which was a nice touch. The house was perfect and better than the photos on the website suggested. Facilities were faultless. The hot tub was a brilliant addition and the log burner made for cosy nights in watching Christmas TV. Hosts couldn't do enough for us. Would highly recommend.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Dec 2022

  • "Fantastic location for a week's holiday with family aged from five months to eighty nine!"

    Our two and a half year old Grand-Daughter named Clock Tower 'her castle!' Boys loved their tandem sky dive experiences and we enjoyed seeing parachutes drop from comfort of beautiful garden. Hot tub an extra bonus. Would thoroughly recommend staying here.

    Reviewed by Shona5.0Aug 2022

  • "A really clean, quirky, well cared for house in a great location."

    Exceeded our expectations. The owners were really helpful.

    Reviewed by Maribeth5.0Jul 2022

  • "Fabulous house finished to a very high standard."

    We had a lovely stay there with family

    Reviewed by Charles5.0Jun 2022

  • "The property was excellent, it had everything that we needed to enjoy a wonderful family holiday."

    The hot tub was checked daily. The owners were very friendly and helpful. Thank you for a wonderful holiday

    Cheryl MacleodApr 2022

  • "We had some fantastic family time at your wonderful property."

    Many thanks for for the great experience

    Mr Jeffrey HatchApr 2022

  • "Excellent property."

    Great location for exploring nearby town(s). Very well equipped kitchen and other facilities - everything had been thought of. I don’t recall reading in the description that the two upper floor rooms were in the eves and this was a little struggle with two 6ft-plus guests but it was manageable for a couple of nights. A great find. Would recommend and will be back

    Mrs Julie BlackburnMar 2022

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This property is part of the Lakelovers collection.
We have properties to suit every occasion throughout the southern and central Lake District including; Ambleside Cottages, Bowness Cottages, Coniston Cottages, Grasmere Cottages, Hawkshead Cottages, Lakeside Cottages, Langdale Cottages, Troutbeck Cottages, Ulswater Cottages, Windermere Cottages and smaller hamlets between, which although seldom heard of are none the less equally wonderful. With hundreds of properties available, Lakelovers are sure to have a property to meet your needs.

Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twins on request) with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin
  • Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • First-floor snug
  • Gas central heating with woodburning stove
  • 2 x electric Slide and Hide ovens, induction hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher
  • Smart TV and WiFi
  • Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair provided but no travel cot
  • Mezzanine with beanbags
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Garden with private lawned area and patio with furniture and hot tub
  • No smoking
  • Shop 1/2 mile, pub 0.8 miles
  • Note: Due to the spiral staircase and Velux windows on the second floor, children must be supervised
  • Note: This property is a Grade II listed
  • Note: Check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am

The property

Cartmel 0.8 miles.

Clock Tower is a unique, ‘mid section of a Grade II Victorian stable range’, it is a tasteful property resting on the outskirts of Allithwaite, a small village on the Cartmel Peninsula.

Set over three floors, the property offers a quirky combination of contemporary and traditional features, perfect for a tranquil family getaway to Cumbria.

Enter into the elegant dining room, benefitting from plenty of natural lighting and elevated ceilings to exude a bright and airy feel; here you can enjoy delicious mealtimes or a board game, or carry your conversation into the sitting room, complete with a sofa, two armchairs, a woodburning stove and a Smart TV for on-demand entertainment, ideal for unwinding after a day of countryside rambles.

The contemporary kitchen is sure to inspire some home-cooking with a range of integrated appliances, as well as ample worktop space with a central island that doubles as a breakfast bar.

A beautiful spiral staircase winds to the first floor, where you can choose to spend some down time in the snug lounge area or retire to the bedrooms.

The master benefits from a super-king-size bed and en-suite shower room, while there is also another bedroom on this floor which has a double bed served by a stylish bathroom.

Climb to the second floor to reveal 2 further bedrooms, including a double and twin room which have vaulted ceilings and Velux windows offering elevated countryside views.

Continuing to impress, laze away an evening with some alfresco dining in the beautiful gardens, or enjoy the luxury of having some relaxation time in the bubbling hot tub for even more moments to remember.

A short walk will take you to Cartmel where you will find shops providing ingredients for a hearty breakfast.

Why not visit Priory Gatehouse or make a day of it at the famous Cartmel Racecourse, with races held between the May and August Bank Holidays each year.

Be sure to visit the town of Grange-over-Sands, perfect for a quiet seaside retreat with a traffic-free promenade to the shore and botanical gardens, as well as a wider choice of amenities including pretty cafés, heart-warming pubs, and high-street shops.

Those seeking outdoor adventure can visit the Lake District National Park, with opportunities for walking, cycling, watersports and much more.

With all this to look forward to and so much more, be sure to book a stay at Clock Tower.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

CARTMEL

Grange-over-Sands 2 miles; Bowness on Windermere 12 miles.

The historic, South Lakeland village of Cartmel is renowned as the prettiest village in the Lake District. The Priory Church, one of the finest ecclesiastical buildings in the north of England, remains the heart of the community with its gatehouse forming the entrance to the village. The village features pretty streamside walks, quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, a charming gift shop, welcoming, traditional pubs serving real ale, the nationally acclaimed, Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant, and the Cartmel Village shop, which sells the famous sticky toffee pudding. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful, unspoilt countryside, visit Cartmel Racecourse, Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition, Lakeland Motor Museum and Holker Hall with its spectacular gardens, all of which are close by. The quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands, with its Edwardian buildings and mountain backdrop, is a mere 2 miles away, whilst Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a thirty minute drive. A superb holiday destination, at any time of year.

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This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas