Ona Ash

9 Customer Reviews

• "The worse experience of a life time there was dirty underwear on my bed when I ..."

  The worse experience of a life time there was dirty underwear on my bed when I arrived one toilet for a house that sleeps 6 people I was told to watch my face at the front door as he forgot to cut the roses

  Reviewed by Shane2.2★Jun 2024

• "The cottage itself is stunning with loads of character but the maintenance is poor."

  There was not a full set of any glasses(3 champagne flutes and 2 whisky tumblers for 6), chipped cups and plates, blunt knifes and no steel, torch with dead batteries, washing machine that won't spin, tumble drier full of soil, bed with the laths fallen through and the mattress on the floor. For a Christmas break that was twice the cost of the rest of the year it was disappointing. The paths were lethal and a note warning that they were slippery would have been best served by spraying with algae remover and a blast off. Although winter, the garden looks like it hasn't been tended for some time. The parking to the side is steep and over grown and due to the wet weather getting 2 cars on was difficult. The lovely picture of the lounge with the log burner is misleading. It was only on reading other reviews, after booking, that we found out we could not light it, when it was one of the deciding factors for booking, When we tried cancelling we were told we couldn't as is was booked under a special booking reserve clause that was binding. 4 adults staying for Christmas week we arrived with quite a bit of food but it lacked storage. An under counter fridge with ice box does not hold much. The pantry at the bottom of the stairs is not very cold and we spoilt some food by leaving it here, The utility room it spacious and could hold a bigger fridge freezer. The lack of shower could also be resolved by putting one in the utility. It is a pity that what could have been a special holiday was spoilt by attention to detail

  Reviewed by Lesley2.5★Dec 2023

• "An exceptional historic building in a beautiful area."

  With a few tweaks it could be even better. We really enjoyed our week there. One bathroom for a property sleeping 6 is not ideal. Guests should be reasonably fit as the stone spiral staircase, several steps up and down in unusual places and very low headroom at times means you have to take care.

  Reviewed by Roger4.1★Nov 2022

• "Had a lovely time, beautiful old cottage with lots of character."

  It was a great place to relax whilst snow fell outside. There are so many original features that make this cottage feel full of history. It was a shame we couldn’t light the log burner at it was cold and snowy. We went horse riding in Penrith as a family outing, the company was called ‘Happy Hooves’. It was great fun, and the staff were very friendly.

  Alison, Daniel, And FamilyNov 2021

• "Thank you for a lovely, relaxing long weekend."

  Some fantastic walks in surprisingly nice but autumnal weather and a very cosy cottage on our return. Good food at the crown inn and the Atherton Arms but an unexpectedly good Sunday roast at the Midland Hotel in Lazenby – cheap and cheerful! Thank you again for being so accommodating on our arrival and talking us through the history of this fabulous cottage!

  Lucy And GrantOct 2021

• "We had a fabulous week there at High Bankhill, in a peaceful, beautiful setting."

  The quaint house and gorgeous gardens made for a very relaxing break, and were a perfect base to explore Cumbria and the lakes.

  The WinklersSep 2021

• "What a wonderful project you have with this house."

  Its history is clear the moment you walk through the door. Good luck with piecing the history together. We met a Gentleman in the church yard (a farmer from New Biggin) who had vivid memories of the Bamber Family who were the last to live here permanently in the 1940s!

  Bill And ColetteAug 2021

• "Thanks so much for a lovely, peaceful week here, with only the birdsong to wake us up!"

  Had two wonderful walks, up Hallen Fell and Buttermere and Crummock water – sublime in the sunshine. House steads at Hadrian’s wall worth a visit; really interesting. We’ve sustained several bumps on the head with the low beams, lovely though they are!

  The LyonsJul 2021

• "What a week it’s been."

  That wave, Covid restrictions easing – and a week at Ona Ash with the lakes and Northeast Penrith region looking simply glorious. We’ve walked, cycled, relaxed, and Ona Ash has been a house of tranquillity. We have really enjoyed its quirkiness and think the plan for a downstairs shower room is a great addition. We’ve used the garden, ducked and “focused” our way through the week, slept well and made regular visits to the crown in Kirkoswald. We would love to return. Many thanks!

  The HuntersJul 2021

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