Winster Cottage

61 Customer Reviews

• "WOW, what can I say."

  It was my first visit to the lakes and it won’t be my last. Winster cottage is everything you need from a holiday let and more. The cleanest, best equipped holiday cottage I have ever stayed in. Thank you. Will definitely consider booking again real soon.

  Thank you so much David for your kind words, they are really appreciated and I’m glad you had a lovely stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2024

• "Lovely, warm cottage which was very clean."

  We liked the large conservatory. However the stairs to the front door are very steep and did not have a handrail. Also the bath and shower didn't have a grab rail .

  Thanks for your comments. You have given us 100% on accuracy of listing, thanks. What is confusing is that on booking our cottage it accurately states there are steps down to the property,there is also photos on the Sykes website for you to clearly see. You did tell us you had read the accommodation details so would have seen the steps. If you struggled you could have easily avoided any steps and simply walked round the back which is completely flat, step free and an easy alternative as your car would have been there anyway. There is actually no reason anyone should have to walk down a step to go into the cottage. You marked us down a whole 25% for cleanliness even though you stated in your review it was very clean. We pride ourselves in providing spotless accommodation for our guests and people will see that every other review says our cottage is spotless. Again, you marked us down whole 25% for facilities . We have fantastic facilities for a holiday accommodation, providing everything from various flavours of teas, different coffees, hot chocolates, sauces and condiments, we go as far to even provide a slow cooker. We provide a washing machine, tumble dryer and I even provide the washing tablets!!! we give you everything you need, I can’t possibly think of anything else I could provide for you to give us another 25%. Again, you knocked us down 25% For comfort . we are constantly praised for comfort, I don’t know how much more comfort I could’ve provided for you !! for some reason you marked us down greatly on everything.. strange I am providing a beautiful holiday cottage with everything you could possibly need, I don’t feel we have to put grab rails and handrails in… it’s not a nursing home We usually have honest, wonderful reviews from lovely guests, but you can’t please everybody all the time. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane4.1★Sep 2024

• "Fabulous location and views from the conservatory."

  Cottage was lovely, well equipped, comfortable and the cleanliness was exemplary.

  Thank you so much for your kind comments, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay, it’s really appreciated when people see the hard work that we put in to provide comfort for our guest Property Owner

  Reviewed by Frank5.0★Sep 2024

• "I cannot fault this cottage just had a week away and enjoyed every minute !"

  The cottage is beautiful and is well equipped with everything you need .We spent a lot of time in the conservatory as it was so peaceful and very comfy .This is one of the nicest cottages I have stayed in and would not hesitate to return. Thank you so much x

  Thank you so much for your very kind words Karen, greatly appreciated and we’re so pleased you had a lovely relaxing holiday, look forward to your return Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful and really comfortable cottage."

  Great location and views

  Thank you for your kind comments, very much appreciated and we are glad you enjoyed your holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mubeen5.0★Aug 2024

• "Cottage was beautiful and very clean (one of the cleanest we have been too)."

  The sunroom was definitely the room we used most, it felt very claiming and great view for that peaceful morning coffee. Location is perfect for exploring, most activities we did were only 30/40 mins drive away. Walk into local town was 25/30 mins. Some lovely running routes. Bed in the front room for us personally was uncomfortable (mattress just not as firm as we are used to). Likewise, would not put us off going back as everything else was perfect. Clare, was a great host. Lots of communication before arriving and lots of information at the cottage about things to do within the area.

  Hi, thanks for your feedback. We have provided a firm mattress in one bedroom and a medium mattress in the other so our guests can choose what is best for their comfort, I think you would agree everybody has different preferences to a mattress. We pride ourselves in providing a high level of comfort for our guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelly4.7★Aug 2024

• "This beautiful cottage is an absolute gem!"

  The moment we walked in, we just fell in love with it! Has to be the cleanest property we have ever rented! Winster cottage has everything you need, the stunning extension on the back made it for us, we loved sitting in there on an evening relaxing! Perfect garden for our two boys! Great location to all the things we had planned! We would love to return one day! Thank you!

  Thanks for your lovely comments, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Megan5.0★Aug 2024

• "Our stay at Winster Cottage was perfect."

  It was our 2nd visit and once again we were not disappointed. Beautiful Cottage in a beautiful location. Everything is provided that you could possibly need for a great stay. House has been renovated to a very high standard. Clean and beautifully presented. If you love peace and gorgeous views this is the place for you, would not hesitate to recommend! Will miss having my morning cuppa in the conservatory looking out at the view. Will definitely be returning.Thankyou Clare and Jason, great job.

  Thanks Colin for your very kind words. We’re so pleased you both returned and had another lovely stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jun 2024

• "A very well renovated cottage ,excellent standard throughout ."

  The cottage was very clean and comfortable and in a quiet location .We very much enjoyed our stay and will book again for next year . Our only ( Slight ) minus point was the lack of blackout blinds in the two bedrooms especially during summer months when it gets light very early .

  Thanks for your review, glad you enjoyed your stay. One of the two main bedrooms has a total blackout curtain. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eifion5.0★Jun 2024

• "Just back from a week at Winster Cottage, an absolutely amazing stay."

  The cottage is in a very quiet location and is stunning from the moment you arrive outside. You can easily see the care attention that has been put into an amazing renovation. Whether relaxing on the patio, in the conservatory or the lounge, it was totally relaxing. All mod cons to make your stay easier and extremely well equipped kitchen all added to our holiday. Greatly situated for short journey's to different places in the Lake District. Small touches like fresh milk left for you are greatly appreciated. We will definitely be going back and recommending to friends and family. Clare was lovely when we spoke to her on the phone.

  Thank you Pauline for taking the time to write your review and pass on your kind words, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely property, a home from home."

  Everything you need and gorgeous views all round. We've had a wonderful week. Hawkshead chocolate factory is brilliant and lakeland farm too

  Hi Katie, thank you for taking time to leave a review, we really appreciate your kind feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★May 2024

• "We’ve just returned from a weeks stay at Winster Cottage as a family of four with two very young children."

  Absolutely beautiful location, very peaceful and the views out of every window are absolutely stunning! Our three year old enjoyed watching sheep, cows, swans, geese and even a heron! The house has been renovated to a beautiful standard and I’ve never stayed anywhere cleaner! It also smelt incredible! Lovely powerful shower in a very clean, bright bathroom. Everything is good quality ie linen and towels etc. So much character has been added during fhe renovation (there’s a photo album in the kitchen if you’re nosey like me!) The conservatory is such a fantastic place to sit and has air con to keep it a comfortable temp. The utility room was an added bonus, equipped with a washer and separate tumble dryer. Never thought I’d be doing washing on holiday but with a 3 year old and a baby it was inevitable! The cupboards are stocked like nowhere I’ve ever stayed, with washing detergent, loads of essential like condiments and array of full size packs of tea and coffee. The garden is large, flat and fantastic for children to run off some steam. A man came to cut the grass whilst we were there and was so friendly. Thanks so much for some lovely family memories!

  Helen, thank you very much for taking the time to give us such wonderful feedback, it is truly so appreciated and lets us know that all the work we put in appreciated ,. Our aim is to make every customers holiday as comfortable and home from home experience as we can, once again thank you Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2024

• "Winster Cottage is absolutely stunning & beautiful it's definitely 5 Star , it is spotless & smells amazing, it has everything that you could need for your holiday."

  It is huge inside with plenty of storage. We loved the views from the huge sun lounge & loved sitting out on the patio in the evenings. The only tiny negative for us was the sofa in the sun longe, it looks great but it was very low and reclined so gave us back ache but maybe it's Ok for others. Our bed was comfy, the shower was great & powerful, lovely bedding & fluffy towels. it was good to park the car at the bottom of the drive so the car was off road (really quiet road tho ) & the neighbours were lovely too. Lots to see and do in the area. When we spoke to the owners Claire & Jason they sounded lovely people and they are so proud of Winster Cottage and rightly so as it is a fantastic place. We can't praise Winter Cottage enough and we will definitely be returning! Thank you for a great holiday.

  Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to write your lovely review, we really appreciate it. Just to note, the settee isn’t a recliner, it’s a standard settee so hopefully people will find it comfortable, thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★May 2024

• "We've just spent a week at the beautiful Winster Cottage and can honestly say it is fabulous."

  The cottage is spacious with lovely views and in a quiet location and Clare and Jason have obviously put a lot of thought and effort into not only the renovation, which is beautiful but also with regards to furnishings and fitting out etc. Everything has been thought of. The well equipped kitchen has everything you could possibly need from cutlery, crockery, plenty of pots, pans, a large assortment of baking tins, glasses etc - we didn't find anything 'missing' so to speak. We found condiments, herbs, cooking oil, various teas, coffee and sugar etc in cupboards and fresh milk in the fridge. I mention these as we weren't aware of them and took a few items with us that weren't needed. The beautiful conservatory was our absolute favourite place to have breakfast every morning and chill every evening with a glass of wine. It's so lovely and comfortable with a beautiful view. We were lucky enough to have good weather which made the views front and rear stunning. The cottage is lovely and warm which meant my husband was disappointed that we didn't need the wood burner. I will mention the stairs in the cottage as a couple of people have mentioned them. There is quite a sharp bend in the stairs, however I managed without a problem and I have arthritis and had a hip replacement 6 months ago. Similarly there has been mention of steep steps down to the front door. There are 4 steps down and again I managed with no problem. Also you can go down the drive to access the side gate. To sum it up this is an absolutely beautiful cottage in a quiet location and in an ideal area for visiting the lakes. Don't hesitate if you're thinking of booking. We wouldn't stay anywhere else if visiting the area again. Thank you Clare and Jason.

  Thank you so much Sharon for taking the time to write your kind words, they are really appreciated, so pleased you enjoyed your stay. I also thank you for passing on your very sensible comments about the outside steps, as you mentioned it is so easy to walk round the side if needed and very accessible so thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Apr 2024

• "A beautiful property, one of the best we have stayed at."

  Spacious, warm, well furnished and well equipped, the owners had thought of everything! The stairs could be a bit tricky for elderly/disabled people, they reminded me of twisty stairs in a Welsh castle, but I would still recommend this property to the majority of people. We would be happy to stay again.

  Hi Anne, I’m pleased that you enjoyed your stay. It does clearly state that the stairs can be narrow for people with mobility issues but it’s not an issue for the majority who stay, thanks anyway Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Apr 2024

• "Winster cottage is another level."

  .. AMAZING!!! What more, the owner Clare is just brilliant! We will definitely be visiting winster cottage again next year, and possibly every year there after as I think we've found our forever place

  Thank you so much Eleanor for your very kind words, we really appreciate it. We’re so pleased you had a wonderful stay and are so pleased you will be returning Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eleanor Louise5.0★Mar 2024

• "What a gorgeous cottage."

  Very comfy and well equipped. Great tranquil location ideally situated to explore our favourite places in the stunning Lake District. Our six year old wants to live in the cottage.we wish! We’ll certainly be planning another stay though. Thank you so much Louse., Billy and Miles from Redcar

  Hi Louise, thanks so much for your kind words, we’re really glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Oct 2023

• "A hand rail on the steps down to the front door would have been beneficial"

  Hi, For anyone who would struggle with the steps down to the front door you can simply go down the drive to use the very accessible back door. The Sykes overview states that there are steps down to the front door but easy accessible entry to the rear of the property Property Owner

  Reviewed by Graham4.7★Oct 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at Winster Cottage."

  The cottage had everything we needed and has been beautifully renovated. We would definitely recommend.

  Hi Amy, thanks for taking the time to write your kind comments, I’m really pleased you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Sep 2023

• "If it's utter peace of mind, in a tranquil yet easily accessible location, a property teeming with charm, character, and a true home-from-home feeling, then look no further."

  I can assure you Winster Cottage will give you more than you could ever expect. We had a truly wonderful stay, This beautiful cottage lacks absolutely nothing and is perfect in every way. Just book it and I promise you won't be disappointed, Our children adored it (12,10 and 8), they have already been looking at dates for our next return !! Easily the best location and cottage we have ever been blessed to stay in. Thank you, once again, for making it such a wonderful experience for us all. May the cottage go from strength to strength.

  Thank you so much for your kind words. We put a lot of work into getting everything right for our guests and it’s really nice when we know all the hard work is appreciated, it’s lovely to hear our guests will be returning Property Owner

  Reviewed by M5.0★Sep 2023

• "What a brilliant find!"

  Such a beautiful cottage refurbed to an extremely high spec. We loved the conservatory room - so much space, comfortable sofa and brilliant views. Great garden, everything well thought of and well equipped. The only thing to note if taking children under 3, we had to take our own stair gate, travel cot and high chair, stairs are open plan however we made it work and the beauty of the cottage is worth it. We will definately stay again. Thank you to the owners.

  Thanks for your lovely comments, we really appreciate it Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Aug 2023

• "The property is beautiful."

  Had everything we needed for our week away with our 3 teenagers. The Winster river is just outside the door. Our sons loved to fish in it every evening and even caught a few Trout (which they released back into the river) The only thing I would say is the sofa bed in the mezzanine had a slow puncture and our youngest did wake to his bottom on the floor every morning. Unfortunately the property has 2 double beds and only 1 single bed meaning our boys would have had to share a double bed and no amount of bribery could persuade them to do that (18yrs and 13 yrs). Over all we would defiantly visit again. Perfect base for exploring the lakes.

  Hi, glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for letting me know about the blow up settee , I’ll have to get it replaced, it must’ve been a very new problem. It does clearly state on the Sykes website that There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, the mezzanine is not designed as a bedroom, it is designed as an extra space for children, young adults to have as a area with the blowup settee as seating for them, it is not an additional bedroom Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katy5.0★Aug 2023

• "Fabulous property,amazing conservatory,had everything you needed and more."

  I would definitely recommend to others. The only thing missing for me was a clothes airer but that’s very minor!

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2023

• "Our stay at Winster cottage was fabulous!"

  The moment we walked in the door all we could say while walking round was WOW! It is a beautiful cottage in a gorgeous location. The fixtures, fittings and furnishings are all of a very high standard. It is a true credit to the owner's, and we thank them for all the hard work they obviously put in to make this a lovely holiday home for us to enjoy. We are already ĺooking at booking for next year. Would throughly recommend! You will not be disappointed, if you are looking to relax in tranquil surroundings in a beautiful well equipped cottage this is for you! I only hope it is not always booked when we wish to re-book. Well done Jason and Clare we will be back.

  Hi Colin Thank you so much for taking the time to write your kind words, very much appreciated, we’re looking forward to your return Property Owner

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Jul 2023

• "This cottage was more than I expected everything was perfect we could not fault anything ,we did not want to go home we were so settled and relaxed there."

  Thank you for your kind words Trevor, it means a lot to have nice feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had an amazing time at this beautiful cottage."

  It is in an excellent location and is absolutely perfect! Spotlessly clean, It's spacious, has a very well equipped kitchen, a comfortable sitting room plus a fabulous conservatory to relax in as well. The garden is great - I could go on, but suffice to say we highly recommend Winster Cottage and we will definitely return for another holiday there again soon.

  Thank you Alison for your lovely comments, it makes it worthwhile to know guests really appreciate the hard work we put in so everyone has a nice stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★May 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at Winster Cottage."

  It's a lovely cottage, set in beautiful surroundings. The property was very clean, and well furnished. The conservatory was amazing. The only small thing I would comment on, is the fact that although there was a washing machine and tumble dryer, it would have been nice to have an outside washing line and/or airer to hang washed clothes! But I would highly recommend a stay here, and would definitely return for future holidays!

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Apr 2023

• "An interestingly designed and well equipped cottage that suited us perfectly for a week in the Lakes over Easter."

  Ideally suited to one or two couples in double bedrooms, a fifth person can sleep in an additional single bedroom, although this is windowless and lacks storage space. The staircase is curved and steep, so you have to take care when moving heavy baggage, but is otherwise fine unless you have significant mobility issues. The bathroom is very nicely designed with a combined bath and shower unit. The ground floor is spacious with an excellent kitchen area and all the utensils that you are likely to need. A new, large and very lovely conservatory complete with heating and air conditioning is a super place to be in regardless of the weather; very spacious, it has plenty of seating space and a good dining table. For entertainment, there is a profusion of Smart TVs (but no DVD player). Although located in a fairly remote spot, we walked to Grange over Sands on a couple of occasions, which was a level stroll taking about 30 minutes, while it only takes a few minutes to drive back to the A590. We had a minor maintenance issue when we arrived (a fire alarm back-up battery was beeping) and needed a ladder to reach the alarm. This problem was sorted out very quickly and efficiently by the owners. We stay at a good many holiday homes and recommend Winster Cottage as being well above average.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Apr 2023

• "Lovely cottage, one of the nicest we have stayed in."

  Had everything you could ask for. The property was described as 3 bedroom, consisting if 2 doubles and a single. However, the description does not tell you that the single bedroom is actually a small box room with no window and no storage. Even with the radiator switched off, in March, it was sweltering in the bedroom. We picked Winster cottage as myself and my wife were going away with our mother's, one 86 and one 84. Both are frail and like their privacy hence wanting 3 bedrooms. Unfortunately, one of them had to use this makeshift bedroom and it spoilt the holiday for one of them. As much as we loved the cottage, we would have booked elsewhere had we known. We did contact the owner who seemed to think we were trivialising when we explained this. I think you need to be aware of this and amend the description as you are not advertising the property accurately.

  The room is a standard room with a wardrobe for your belongings and a bedside table as the Sykes details state Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nigel3.8★Mar 2023

• "This is a stunning cottage in a tranquil setting yet close to all attractions of Grange over Sands."

  From the moment you step over the threshold you feel like it’s home from home. Very cosy and beautifully furnished. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need. Lovely bedrooms and spacious bathroom. A wonderful property renovation and the large conservatory is just an added bonus. Very usable at this time of year especially. Overall, very clean, comfortable and warm. Definitely highly recommend and will certainly be returning ourselves.

  Thanks so much for your lovely comments, it means a lot to know people really appreciate the hard work it took to make it comfortable for our guests, I'm pleased that you will be returning Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathleen5.0★Mar 2023

• "The cottage can be summed up in one word - FABULOUS!"

  The photos and reviews suggested it was going to be good but they didn’t portray the ‘wow factor’! We do lots of self catered holidays and this is best looking place we’ve stayed. Lovely and warm on arrival and everything you might need. Water pressure a little low upstairs so allow plenty of time if you want a bath - but worth the wait, like the rest of the cottage - the bathroom is spacious. We have family in Kendal & Windermere - both easy and quick to drive to from the cottage. It also only takes about half an hour to walk to Grange (some of the walk is along the promenade) where there are lots of places to get coffee and cake! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend booking Winster Cottage and would happily return again and again.

  Hi, thanks for your lovely feedback, really pleased you enjoyed your stay. Sorry you experienced low water pressure. There appeared to be a problem with the water supplier, everything is now back to normal Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Feb 2023

• "If Minster cottage was a hotel it would be five star."

  I have high standards and could find no fault. Also the whole cottage felt warm as freezing outside and the advice was right we did not need central heating on the other heaters kept us warm at all times.The views were amazing and so many walks from the cottage .This place has been refurbished with love. Thanks again for a perfect break David &Pauline Heath.

  Thank you for your kind words, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Dec 2022

• "A stunning cottage renovated to a high standard."

  A real home from home.

  Thank you for your kind words, I’m really pleased you both had a lovely stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2022

• "We had a lovely stay at Winster Cottage beautifully renovated stunning views wi fi dropped out while watching tv we didn't touch anything!"

  ! resumed morning we left weather was kind to us would highly recommend cottage very well equipped felt like home not a holiday stay thank u would have loved a dining table and chairs in conservatory didn't use one of the chairs it looked abit broken thank u for a lovely stay

  … Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine4.1★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely stay in this perfect cottage."

  The location is quiet and peaceful with great views out of all windows, some of the sunsets were amazing. It had everything we needed and more. Grange Over Sands village had much more then we thought it would with plenty of shops and cafes and having walked along the well kept promenade we discovered tennis courts, pitch & putt, bowls, croquet, basket ball court and another cafe. We left feeling relaxed and rather sad to say goodbye.

  Thank you for your comments, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay. Obviously we’re biased but it is a beautiful place, so peaceful and gives you time to relax and unwind Property Owner

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jun 2022

• "We had a truly fabulous time staying at Winster cottage."

  An idyllic location, not too far from many towns and the beach. Even just sitting in bed looking out the window onto the river, cliffs and sheep was so peaceful. Utility room with washer and dryer was a massive help for our babies and kitchen is perfect for self catering. A dining room would be a marvellous addition but we coped fine with breakfast bar and picnic table on warmer days, however it looks like an extension is on the way!

  Thanks so much for your kind words. My Husband worked so hard on the cottage to make it so beautiful, glad you appreciate it Property Owner

  Reviewed by Shauna5.0★Jun 2022

• "Exact as advertised, every single thing in this cottage is of good quality."

  We are very happy with our stay! Highly recommended esp. for family with children.

  Thanks for the nice comments , glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Khoi4.7★Apr 2022

• "I have never been in such a spotlessly clean accommodation."

  Everything you could possibly need . I would highly recommend this cottage . Thankyou

  I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay , thank you for your kind comments Property Owner

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Mar 2022

• "Beautiful cottage."

  Great location. Really modern, stylish interior. Everything there what we needed. Surprised how child friendly it was (we have 2 young children). Would like to revisit in summer and take advantage of wonderful garden.

  Thanks for your lovely feedback, very appreciated Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Dec 2021

• "Love the property."

  It has been extremely well decorated and furnitures are perfect in place all rooms are comfortable and cosy. Highly recommend the cottage and the location is perfect soo quite and peacefull

  Thanks for your lovely feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

  Reviewed by Faisal5.0★Nov 2021

• "Loved it! It’s amazing how much work was gone into renovating the cottage, it was great to look through the book and see all of the progress."

  The location is very calm and relaxing and we loved the river outside. The cottage itself is also very nice and everything you need is there, the pictures don’t do the place justice! I would definitely recommend staying here to anybody wanting to relax and go for walks.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Oct 2021

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Weather was miserable, wind and rain, so some days we decided not to venture out. This was no hardship, it was lovely staying in this luxury accommodation. Views of the river and the surroundings in all sorts of weather. There was nothing we needed, fully equipped. Even Fresh Eggs next door. Highly recommended, it's a stunning property. They kept the character of the old cottage when modernising with high quality furnishings. Loved it.

  Reviewed by Toni5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautiful property, incredibly clean and furnished to a very high quality."

  I would not hesitate to book again. A great base to explore the local areas - loads of activities and sightseeing to do. Very relaxing and cosy. Fabulous garden - we enjoyed playing swing ball with the children. A lovely renovation of the cottage, and really well equipped. Can’t fault it.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2021

• "Beautiful cottage, very clean with everything you need provided."

  Don’t hesitate to book!

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2021

• "Cottage was beautifully done and in a lovely location."

  The garden was great and the kids loved the place.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jun 2021

• "We had a fabulous stay in this superb cottage which has been renovated to very high standards."

  No expense has been spared. The owners have left a very interesting photo album of the before/work in progress/after pictures which shows all of the work that has gone into this project. The cottage is in a lovely peaceful location but very close to Grange Over Sands. We found it was the perfect base to visit the Lake District and surrounding areas. The cottage was very clean and well equipped with a very stylish kitchen with a superb, easy to use cooking range.However, we found a couple of things were missing - a tea pot and Champagne/Prosecco glasses. We guessed they had been broken and not replaced as there was only one left. We also found that there was no comfortable provision for eating meals. The breakfast bar is fine for breakfast but only space to comfortably seat 3 people. It is not ideal for dinner in the evening. The owners have provided a fold up garden type table and chairs which is stored away but it is not really adequate or comfortable for 4 people. On the other hand, the outdoor patio furniture is plentiful and comfortable. Extreme caution is needed using the stairs and steps leading down to the entrance of the cottage. Overall, it was a pleasure to stay in this accomodation.

  Reviewed by Julie4.1★Jun 2021

• "This is a beautiful property."

  Well situated for the Lakes and within walking distance of grange over sands.The property is well equipped clean and very comfortable. We had a great week.

  Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Oct 2020

• "What a beautiful property!"

  We use Skyes every year and the properties seem to get better each time. Beds comfortable, kitchen well equipped. Clean throughout. We took some wood knowing it would be chilly so we could use the lof burner. WiFi strong. Netflix on the TV which we appreciated on the rainy day we had. Local village less than 5 minutes drive and a good location to visit all the local attractions

  Reviewed by Stacey5.0★Sep 2020

• "We were extremely pleased with the accommodation."

  It was a 90th birthday treat for our Mum who had a wonderful time. She was perfectly capable of managing stairs and steps to the rear entrance. We have no negative comments to make but unfortunately forgot to write our comments in the book. Please pass these on to the owners as we will definitely consider booking cottage again should we wish to visit the area. Many thanks for your assistance

  Thanks for your lovely and very sensible feedback. If your lovely 90 yr old mum has no problem getting down the stairs it puts the younger ones to shame!!! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan4.7★Sep 2020

• "I booked this cottage in July 2019 based on the images on the Web site, expected it to look slightly tired looking because it was a popular property, on entering the cottage it was still just beautiful as the photos showed."

  Beautiful cottage set in lovely friendly village with easy access to the lakes and other places of interest. I would highly recommend this cottage to my friends ad family,. The cottage has everything you would need, jut like home from home.

  Reviewed by Hilary5.0★Sep 2020

• "Absolutely amazing can not fault it one bit would highly recommend to anybody we was fully satisfied."

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jan 2020

• "We loved the tranquillity of the location of Winter Cottage."

  It was clean and the hosts were very helpful. The house is beautifully renovated with high end finishes which made the stay feel luxurious and cosy. Logfire, Red wine, river and cosy cottage!, What more could one ask for? The location of fabulous and very close to the bay. All round a fabulous stay!!

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★Nov 2019

• "Winster Cottage is extremely comfortable and well equipped with really thoughtful touches and attention to detail to make your stay as easy and relaxing as possible."

  The cottage is finished to an exceptionally high standard and is ideally located to make the most out of the stunning area. We particularly appreciated the folder full of information reading local walks, it was really helpful and saved us lots of time and research. A truly stunning holiday cottage, we will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Cameron5.0★Oct 2019

• "Lovely cottage, which included lots of home comforts."

  Beautiful fitted kitchen. So nice that it was equipped with salt and pepper and vegetable oil and dishwasher tablets. Everything was so clean and tidy. Such thought had gone into the decor. WiFi was brilliant and no problems with mobile phone signals. Lovely quiet and peaceful location!!!!!

  Reviewed by Annabel4.7★Oct 2019

• "Both the property and the location were outstanding!"

  The area is stunning. Winster Cottage was a home from home very comfortable and the area was quiet. The cookies, tea,coffee and milk was a great touch and well needed when we arrived.

  Reviewed by Theresa5.0★Sep 2019

• "Lovely characterful cottage in scenic surroundings."

  Well equipped kitchen, great garden for kids. Would recommend!

  Reviewed by Laura4.4★Aug 2019

• "It is obvious that the cottage owners are new to the holiday letting experience."

  We all really liked the property but feel we need to make you aware of a few issues the we feel are health and safety issues. Firstly the stars in the property are very narrow and steep. There is no real hand rail except a rope leading up. This rail was broken by my 12 year old son when he help on to stop himself from falling. When we contacted the owner she was very rude and accused us of deliberately damaging her property. Pictures have been sent to you. These stairs need to have something done to make them safer. Someone will seriously hurt themselves. The second issue is that the third bedroom is really only a cupboard with a bed. There are no windows and no ventilation. My son was so hot and stuffy that he had to sleep on the sofa downstairs. I am sure this is also a health and safety issue and am sure would contravene building regulations. We are very glad we are not staying there this week as that room would be un-usable. I feel the owner need to understand the issues and address them. These are lawsuits waiting to happen!

  We are very experienced holiday let owners who take great pride in providing comfort and luxury accommodation. What I don’t expect is a customer to come into our accommodation and wreck it. The damage was so bad we had to cancel bookings to rectify all the damage. The damage caused left us with a bill of over £900. Our cottage has never been so badly damaged but when I saw the pictures what you had done I asked you to leave, at this point I knew you would go out of your way to leave terrible feedback. But owning a holiday home and renting it out doesn’t give people the right to wreck it and then try to ruin your business by leaving terrible feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philippa3.1★Aug 2019

• "The accommodation was excellent, highly recommended."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2019

• "Personally Wifi and a table and chairs in the kitchen would have enhanced what is a great house in a beautiful location."

  We used the wooden garden table which we left up for the duration of our stay but couldn't understand why a permanent table and chairs was missing, when you can see the owners have renovated the house to such a high standard. Kitchen was well equipped, brilliant oven, there were champagne glasses but couldn't find any wine glasses. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the property.

  Reviewed by Carol4.4★Jul 2019

• "LOVED the cottage, the location and Grange over Sands too."

  Owners had put out little extras too which were a lovely welcoming touch. Bedding etc was fabulous. Cottage is stunning. The only thing that would improve this cottage is the addition of WiFi. I stumbled across it by chance as normally WiFi is a “must”. However as it was only 5 days thought we would take the chance. Definitely missed it as mobile only had intermittent coverage.

  Reviewed by Rae5.0★Jul 2019

• "Perfect location, high standard of decor and immaculate cleanliness The only thing I missed was the wifi"

  Reviewed by Paul4.7★Jul 2019

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