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"Great base for walking in the area."
Good pub food locally too.
Reviewed by Clare4.7★Sep 2024
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"Great cottage in a great location."
Reviewed by Richard4.7★Aug 2024
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"We have used Sykes for the past four years and always been delighted with e standard of cottages."
We stayed for a month Sadly Cross Fell View was NOT upto the standard we have come to expect from Sykes.. Uncomfortable , not very clean, poor furniture, not well maintained. Kitchen equipped from jumble sales. Not recommended
Thank you for your feedback. This is the first time we’ve received feedback to say the cottage is uncomfortable, to the contrary many say it is comfortable and I personally would disagree with this feedback stating it is uncomfortable as the owners we stay regularly and are particular about making sure it’s comfortable. The beds are new as of 2022 along with everything else after the refurbishment and again we’ve never had feedback for poor furniture since the refurbishment. As for cleanliness I will feedback to the cleaners as this may have been a one off issue as we rely on them to clean the cottage. The kitchen equipment is certainly not from jumble sales! Cross Fell View is reasonably priced and represents a good balance of value and comfort.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anthony1.3★Jun 2024
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"Absolutely beautiful cottage in the most spectacular setting."
The owner has gone above and beyond to ensure the cottage has everything anyone could ask for and more! Immaculate and is obviously a loved and cared for property. I booked last minute trying to find somewhere within an hour and upon arrival the owner had even ensured the heating was on ready very late in the night which was truly appreciated. Will definitely recommend this cottage and hope I will be back soon. Best base for exploring the surrounding countryside and the Lake District. Best cottage experience thus far!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Oct 2023
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"Andy was simply the best host and delivered exactly the experience I was after!"
Very well equipped and comfortable stay, would definitely book again!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Haralambos5.0★Oct 2023
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"Upon arrival it was cold and damp smelling not very welcoming as just driven 4hrs."
Which wasn't a good start to the holiday. We did ring the owner the next day to sort the heating which he did.
Reviewed by Eileen A3.1★Sep 2023
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"We had a lovely stay at the cottage."
We love the views and garden to sit Outside. Very kind neighbours.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sietske3.4★Jul 2023
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"Lovely cottage, so peaceful with beautiful views."
Perfect!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Marilyn5.0★Jun 2023
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"Lovely property in a stunning location."
Only minor point was that the front door lock was a bit temperamental and a bit awkward to open. Other than that fantastic
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We have fixed the door issue. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Stephen4.7★May 2023
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"Had a great stay, cottage location is quite remote in lovely country side with stunning views to the rear."
Cottage is ideal for short break and would definitely book to stay again. Could do with anti slip mat in shower and more tea spoons but other than that thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! More teaspoons have been added. We’re glad you enjoyed your stay!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Brian4.7★Apr 2023
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"Good location, with access to lots of interesting places."
Clean and well-equipped. The main bedroom is a little cramped and the sofas in the living room are not particularly comfortable - maybe it's just us as we prefer high backs!
Reviewed by Roger3.4★Mar 2023
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"Once again we have an excellent week staying at this cottage ( apart from the snow ) ."
A nice cosy cottage , extremely well equipped , with excellent views out the back onto the fells.
I strongly suspect that we will be back.
Note that the nearest " proper " shop is at Kirby Thore or into Appleby its self.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Hope to welcome you back in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Mar 2023
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"Really lovely cottage, well equipped, well maintained, modern but lots of character."
Remote location with beautiful views and lovely trail to Dufton pike from doorstep. Great base for driving to lakes or into Yorkshire dales, for walking or exploring towns, and a few pubs in short driving distance. Lots of tips in the visitors book. We booked for 3 adults but ended up being 4 adults and there's plenty of space with the conservatory, lounge and back garden which gets a good amount of sun. We had to make use of the sofa bed and as per description it's fine for flexibility if you're willing to make do and take seperate bedding for that. We found it most comfy to put sofa bed mattress directly on the floor as there is something wrong with the frame. Luckily we had to camping mats with us which we put underneath for extra padding.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Hope to welcome you back in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Oct 2022
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"Absolutely met my expectations."
Everything we required and the location was brilliant. Highly recommend and we will stay again!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Hope to welcome you back in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Sep 2022
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"Lovely location and generally well-equipped, though a tea towel and couple of extra teaspoons would be useful, as would some pods for the coffee machine - and the cafetiere doesn't have a handle!"
The Sky Tv was great, but we found the sofa rather uncomfortable as we like a high back and it is very low. It would also be helpful to have guidance on recycling - as there wasn't any, we put everything in the waste bag. Nor did we see any guidance about towels and bedding for when we left, so we stripped the beds and placed towels on the bathroom floor.
Thank you for your feedback. A freshly laundered Tea Towel is supplied as standard with each visit and is located on the pull out rail next to the oven. If for some reason on this visit this wasn't present we apologise, but it is standard practise for this to be replaced after each guest by the cleaners. We'll update the visitor guide with some guidance on recycling, there is a box in the front garden next to the bin for recyclable waste. We hope you enjoyed your stay overall!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Roger4.4★Sep 2022
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"We had a great weekend staying at Cross Fell View, catching up with old friends."
The cottage is lovely - very comfortable and in a quiet little village which felt like it was miles away from anywhere, even though it wasn’t. So incredibly peaceful and relaxing which was just what we wanted. Would highly recommend and are thinking of making it an annual trip!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Hope to welcome you back in the future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Denise5.0★Jul 2022
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"A delightful cottage, well equipped and in excellent condition, with the benefit of a superb view of the hills from the back of the house and garden."
Thank you for your feedback! I hope to welcome you back to Cross Fell View in the future.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Peter4.4★Jul 2022
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"Loved the refurb."
Once again a lovely stay. Would highly reccomend
Pleased you loved the refurb Susan, and thank you for your regular returning trips to Cross Fell View!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2022
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"The cottage had just been done up when we visited, to a very high standard indeed, and is one of the best we have stayed in."
It is most comfortable and has incredible views from the back garden. If you want somewhere cosy and well equipped but really peaceful and relaxing, this is perfect.
The only things that I might add if it were my house would be mattress protectors for the lovely new mattresses, lighter duvets for summer months, a knife holder to make more room in the cutlery drawer and an indoor clothes airer (suggested by several previous visitors). But these are small points that don't in any way affect the quality of the house.
Thank you for your feedback. So happy you enjoyed Cross Fell View. Also thank you for your suggestions. Mattress protectors have now been added to all mattresses. We'll look to add an indoor clothes airer in the next couple of months. We hope to welcome you back in the near future!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Helen5.0★May 2022
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"The holiday cottage we stayed in was lovely, well furnished and well equipped in the kitchen."
A bit let down we weren’t provided with any wood for the fire and the place is very tired and definitely needs some tlc however none of this affected our stay. Very very out in the middle of nowhere with no local shop or cafe (closest was about 5 miles away) but this would suit some people due to how quiet the area is! Overall we would come back again but stay somewhere a bit closer to a town, or even just a shop!
Many thanks for your feedback. We do advise on the advert that logs need to be purchased locally, but we will clarify that a starter pack regrettably cannot be provided. The property will be redecorated by the end of April 2022 with a new bathroom/walk in shower, new mattresses and bedding, plus new carpets and repainted throughout.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Rachel4.1★Sep 2021
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"Idyllic spot which was perfect for relaxation."
The cottage was perfect for us. It was comfortable and had all you needed. The view was the garden is gorgeous and it was a great base as it was only a short drive to great walks, pubs and the shops. Would definitely return!
Reviewed by Nicola4.4★Jul 2021
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"It was brilliant the cottage was on a beautiful location, lovely area."
We stayed with our two children 2 and 5 and they loved it. The garden was great for the hot weather as we set up a paddling pool. Great cottage, lovely location and an amazing holiday.
Reviewed by Kerrie5.0★May 2021
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"An excellent cottage, well equipped in the very quiet village of Knock."
( There is no shop or pub ).
Great views from the rear garden.
Will no doubt be returning...
Reviewed by Philip4.7★May 2021
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"Been to this cottage several times."
Situated in a lovely village. Cleanliness of cottage really good. Will be back next year
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2020
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"Very easy and streamlined booking process, and really useful reminder e-mail with details of times and what would we take with us."
The property was just as in description, nothing hidden. Very pleased with service.
Reviewed by Sandijs5.0★Aug 2020
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"Beautiful view, very quiet, friendly locals, very clean."
Really enjoyed it, thank you
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jul 2020
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"Lovely house well equipped, perfect for the walks we wanted to do."
My only criticism is that the house was extremely cold when we arrived and the storage heaters didn't kick in till the next day, the hot water took several hours to heat up also. Previous cottages we have stayed at have been warm on arrival!
Reviewed by Melissa4.7★Feb 2020
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"Nice little cottage, we stayed there twice"
Reviewed by Ekaterina4.4★Aug 2019
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"When I booked this for the four of us, two couples, it wasn't expensive so I didn't expect anything flash."
However, as we left the A66, we past some lovely countryside and on arrival, we were all pretty impressed with the cottage. Knock is a lovely little picturesque village and the views from the garden were breathtaking. There are no pubs or shops in the village but Dufton and Long Murton were not too far away and a pleasant walk, both have a welcoming pub. The cottage itself was spacious, clean and tidy and comfortable for the four of us. Appleby is also worth a visit, we walked in and got a taxi back, all in all, a very nice long weekend and very much value for money!
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2019
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"Nice little place in a really quiet village (it’s just one street really)."
Around 11 miles to Penrith or 5 miles to Appleby. No weekend buses but taxis will pick up.
Panoramic views having an early morning coffee in the back garden.
Inside is a mixture of modern (WiFi, kitchen, shower) with traditional cottage ( wooden doors, wood burner )
Overall, it was what we wanted and expected. Would certainly recommend if you want to get away from everything.
Negatives? Nothing of any real note. Furniture isn’t the most comfortable and the toilet takes a lifetime to fill back up with water which can be a bit awkward at times!
Reviewed by Denise3.4★May 2019
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"Great location."
Well equipped cottage with all necessities.
Reviewed by Ekaterina5.0★May 2019
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"Such a beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting."
Reviewed by Tammy5.0★Apr 2019
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"Plus points: Very spacious cottage in a nice location."
Kitchen was well equipped. Bed was comfy. Good views from the back garden. Excellent value for money, considering it was half-term week.
Problems: The wood burner didn't draw very well so hardly produced any heat. The storage heater on the landing didn't work. The grill hadn't been cleaned. The cottage was very cold when we arrived. In other cottages we have stayed in, the heating has been switched on prior to our arrival.
Reviewed by Joanne3.4★Feb 2018
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"Cottage was clean and tidy everything you needed for a weeks stay was there ..."
Cottage was clean and tidy everything you needed for a weeks stay was there Lovely location with views of the fells Have already booked for next year
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2017
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"Hi
Everything is good apart from washing and cleaning plates and vessels because of no dishwasher ."
We need to spend time in washing the plates and panes etc
Thanks
Rajesh
Reviewed by Rajeshkumar4.2★May 2017
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"Only slight snag was at the time of booking, the operator noted my email address down incorrectly and we did not receive a booking confirmation until I called to check everything was ok and my email address was then updated."
Reviewed by David4.8★Apr 2017
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