Dove Cottage

24 Customer Reviews

• "Very nice little cottage with beautiful views"

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful property in a beautiful location."

  Very clean and had almost all the things we needed. Would benefit from having a vacuum cleaner and a clothes line or rail available to guests. Would not recommend the walk to the swimming pool to the less able bodied but can be accessed by car.

  Reviewed by Melanie4.4★Jul 2022

• "The way sykes dealt with the covid was appalling, we had to move our holiday and they would not give us the refund we were owed due to the moving of dates."

  The cottage was OK, could have done with a better clean, cobwebs and cleaning product smelt cheap. You could feel springs in double bed, dishwasher didn't clean, swimming pool was too cold to be enjoyable. It was nice and cosy in the cottage but smelt of damp. Shop and lady in shop a delight. Pizza on site delicious.

  Reviewed by Amy2.8★Oct 2020

• "Everything was great."

  We had a wonderful time.

  Reviewed by George5.0★Sep 2020

• "Cottage warm and comfortable."

  Directions to the cottage not very clear. Take you to the courtyard but then no signposting to Dove Cottage though when you know where it is, it is only a short drive away. Feel the kitchen could have more equipment. Saucepans rather small especially if a family of four. There is no outside washing line and in the house is a small (broken) airer. Love the quieter life on the west side of Windermere. Hope to return.

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Sep 2020

• "We loved staying at Dove Cottage on the Graythwaite Estate, and hope to go back again Thank you Brian Townhill."

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2020

• "Dove cottage is in a beautiful setting, the cottage is decorated traditionally with all of your home comforts."

  A lovely welcome pack on arrival, superb views over the estate with the sheep and pheasants to watch. The pool was a hit with our teenage son. Very clean. The pictures hanging on the wall were somewhat spooky however the history justifies that. A car is essential with good access to Hawkshead Ambleside snd bowness

  Thank you for leaving us your review last month. Delighted to read you enjoyed your visit to Dove Cottage, the welcome pack, the lovely views and your son enjoyed using our pool. The cottage does indeed have historical links to the Estate hence some of the older artwork. We hope we can welcome you back to Graythwaite again in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Leanne3.8★Nov 2019

• "Booking was totally inflexible which was a shame as we were attending a wedding on the estate and wanted to arrive on a Friday but instead we had to arrive on the Saturday and were in a big rush for the wedding."

  I actually regret booking the cottage because of this. Also the cottage was quite expensive and for the money it was disappointing. I paid half as much for a cottage elsewhere in the Lake District which was very modern and much more comfortable in terms of the beds and sofas as well as the overall feel of the place. Dove Cottage is a bit rough and ready - I know it’s old but it looks like it hasn’t been touched since the 1960s...

  Reviewed by Vanessa3.4★Sep 2019

• "A beautiful location with great facilities to keep children busy."

  The views are amazing!

  Reviewed by Monica4.4★Jul 2019

• "Absolutely lovely place and being able to explore the estate was amazing as it has ancient woodland and private lakeshore."

  I’d approach the cottage from the north as the bumpy track has potholes and an overhanging branch. Much quicker to come from the north.

  Reviewed by Esther4.7★May 2019

• "A beautiful setting."

  Perfect for an outdoor family holiday.

  Reviewed by Kenneth5.0★Apr 2019

• "I don't think I have ever stayed in such a beautiful setting."

  It was a treat to be on the Graythwaite Estate.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Apr 2019

• "Amazing location with fabulous views."

  Reviewed by Chris3.8★Apr 2019

• "Lovely cosy warm cottage with fabulous views."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2019

• "Beautifull Cottage with lovely views from the terrace to the big house."

  Very quiet.

  Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Jun 2018

• "The cottage and its surroundings are lovely and met all our expectations, but the hot water system was inadequate as we could not all three of us have a bath on the same evening, indeed there was no water at all on Monday for a period of time."

  Also the washer/ dryer as listed was very temperamental and only a washer so all week we spent with clothes on the airer in front of the fire to dry, ( mainly the 3 yr. olds clothes.) No instructions on the heating system were evident and were not all usable. Fortunately if was not too cold in the evenings.

  Reviewed by C2.8★Jun 2018

• "A quiet,well equipped cottage looking out over open grassland, with sheep grazing and pheasants strolling across."

  Away from the bustle of life with no traffic passing by. I didn't know such places still existed.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jun 2018

• "The views are fantastic the location of the cottage on the estate is very peacefully and not to far the main complex"

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.7★Mar 2018

• "Was set in a lovely area."

  Relaxing with fantastic scenic views. Provided lots of helpful information about the local area and things to do.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Oct 2017

• "We loved staying at Dove Cottage - cosy, well equipped and peaceful."

  Reviewed by Philippa4.8★Jul 2017

• "Beautiful cottage, quiet and clean."

  Would benefit from a larger and more comfortable sofa and ot water occasionally did not work. Otherwise fantastic

  Reviewed by Beth4.6★Jan 2017

• "The cottage was perfect, the view from the patio suburb and the location great."

  The added bonus of the pool and table tennis room was a welcome relief to help entertain the 12 year old daughter. Will definitely be booing this cottage again.

  Reviewed by Matt4.8★Oct 2016

• "A minor point perhaps: the written directions to the cottage talk about a 'rough' path."

  Before going I phoned to check that it was safe for motorcycles and was told yes it was. In fact it wasn't, not for conventional motorcycles anyway: the surface on one section was badly broken, rocky and rutted. Other routes in – which could have been given – were fine

  Reviewed by Paul4.8★Oct 2016

• "The beautiful and peaceful central Lakeland location and great facilities."

  Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2016

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