Ellerbeck Bridge

54 Customer Reviews

• "Ellerbeck Bridge is a fantastic property, equipped with everything you would need."

  The garden is exceptional, with pheasants and other bird life galore. The village pub is a must, meals were excellent. Would definitely stay again.

  Carole thank you for your lovely feedback following your stay with us at Ellerbeck Bridge cottage and so pleased you have a lovely holiday . I must agree with you that the wildlife and in particular the birdlife is quite special within the garden Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely cottage."

  Great place for a family gathering, loads of downstairs space, well equipped kitchen. Issue with heating promptly sorted, good communication. Would recommend.

  Frances it was lovely to speak with you and I am so glad that you had such a wonderful stay at Ellerbeck Bridge Property Owner

  Reviewed by Frances4.7★Mar 2025

• "Absolutely beautiful property."

  Couldn’t recommend this place enough. We hope to be returning in the near future.

  Nicola Thanks for your positive feedback and so glad you enjoyed your stay and hopefully look forward to seeing you in the future your comments really do make a difference Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Feb 2025

• "Great place."

  big thank you to the owner for letting us in early and nice to meet him .very spacious and comfy loads of space to have your own time loads of games for kids to play would definitely return nice pub around the corner big thanks

  Stephen. Really enjoyed meeting you and so glad you enjoyed your stay at Ellerbeck Bridge and hope you can return in the not too distant future Many thanks again for your kind words and positive feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephen4.7★Dec 2024

• "We found the house to be comfortably large, sufficient space to spread out so you could have your own space."

  The garden was lovely, Oliver would have loved it. The main issue we had was the upstairs floors, the floor boards are very loud, some are loose and outside them main bedroom they seriously dip causing a trip hazard. When anyone was up through the night the whole house was awake, very noisy when you were downstairs as well if someone was walking around upstairs. Main bathroom loo was also loose, meaning it was not used in case someone had an accident. Showers could do with slip mats so older people are not afraid of falling in the shower. These points need to be sorted so people paying to stay can enjoy a relaxing safe holiday. The main house was very comfortable facilities were great, the house was very spacious. We will not be going back however as the roads to and from the house are a nightmare, very narrow, but very busy, constantly having to reverse to try and locate passing points, not great when in a large car trying to pass tractors and HGV's.

  Hi Judith , Regarding your feedback we would respond as follows, The property is over 75 years old and we do have and would expect to have the odd creaking floorboard The cistern was slightly loose not the WC Pan itself and this has no been tightened and is fine, this would not have prevented the use of the WC. With regards to the slip mats for the three showers these were provided , however i have personally replaced all three with new ones as the one in question was missing. With regards to the roads and access to and from the property the main bridges to Underbarrow and Brigsteer from Kendal are currently closed for repair and as a consequence there has been a very slight increase in traffic in what is a very rural part of the Lake District where traffic is normally very light and infrequent. The cottage is located in the Lake District where tractors and farm equipment are common place so I would urge caution when travelling on these or any country roads. The roads in and around Underbarrow are not particularly narrow and indeed are capable as you suggest of handling HGVs and large farm equipment. Please be advised that your comments regarding the roads, are quite different to the multitude of other guests who have stayed at Ellerbeck Bridge and had wonderful holidays. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Judith4.7★Sep 2024

• "Nice property in a lovely location."

  Reviewed by John3.4★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful house."

  Very well equipped. Lots of thought gone into the little extras and very comfortable. Very peaceful enclosed rear garden. We would like to return

  Anne. Thanks for your lovely feedback and are genuinely happy that you enjoyed your stay at Ellerbeck Bridge. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Aug 2024

• "A great property in a beautiful location."

  It was big enough that we didn't feel overcrowded with 5 adults and 3 children. The Black Labrador pub 2 minutes away was fab and really friendly. Simon the owner had phoned before we had arrived to say the cleaner had informed him of a problem with the TV. We checked this for him when we got there and confirmed. He had replaced it by the Saturday morning. All in all a lovely stay.

  Rebecca thanks for your feedback and so glad you enjoyed your Stay at Ellerbeck Bridge cottage Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Aug 2024

• "Ellerbeck bridge was beautiful, slight issue when we first arrived, but the owner of the property solved this for us very quickly!"

  The children enjoyed playing the countless games that are in the house, would definately reccomend and hope to return, thankyou

  Kevin many thanks for your positive feedback and glad you enjoyed your holiday. We look forward to hopefully seeing you again in the not too distant future. Thanks again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jul 2024

• "Thank you, we stayed at this house due to a local wedding in the area and it was perfect."

  We had a great time. Thank you xx

  Ellen firstly we hope you enjoyed your wedding in this beautiful part of the Lake District. Secondly I would like to thank you for your very flattering comments about the cottage and we are delighted that you enjoyed your time at Ellerbeck Bridge. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ellen5.0★Jul 2024

• "The cottage is furnished to a good standard and its location is good for local walking, food and visiting."

  The American fridge let us down badly, reading 5 degrees on arrival, then 19 degrees by Tuesday. It was reported to Lakelovers on Thursday of our visit week, after noticing foods were no longer fresh, losing about £25 worth. No compensation and no feedback regarding maintenance visit!? Not what was expected! Bedrooms are nicely kept although the shower tray in the main bathroom kept filling up with water when showering. Does the filter need a thorough clean? The kitchen has a good range of utensils and the Harry Potter game and walking books were appreciated.

  Thankyou for your comments. with regards to the issue with fridge freezer having spoken with the maintenance team who attended the property they have informed me that no issues were found with the operation of the Fridge freezer . This situation arose once before and the reason was that the fridge door had not been closed properly and once the doors were closed the fridge returned to its set point of 5 degrees with this in mind i have now provided a label on the fridge to remind guests to ensure that they close the doors fully . We also have a second Smaller fridge next to the American fridge freezer which i assume you did not see . Apologies for the confusion caused and hope you enjoyed your stay at Ellerbeck Bridge Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pamela2.5★Jul 2024

• "A superb property."

  Douglas So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed the extensive birdlife and wildlife you witnessed in the Garden Many thanks for your kind words Property Owner

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Jul 2024

• "Holiday was let down badly by hot water problem which was not sorted in the final 3 days of our stay."

  Scores would have been higher had this been rectified in timely efficiency manner.

  Apologies for the issue with the hot water which I believe was caused by a surge in the incoming water main pressure which affected the hot water pressure being unable to overcome the increased cold water pressure This has now been rectified by the installation of. Pressure regulator valve. Also with reference to the timings the hot water was only off for 24 hours. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul3.8★May 2024

• "We had a wonderful holiday in our home-from-home at Ellerbeck Bridge."

  The property is very spacious and the layout downstairs is great for socialising and enjoying time with your special people. It was very clean and really well equipped. No issues parking our cars on the driveway and it was ideally situated for exploring the Lakes. Really glad we found it.

  Erin. Thanks for your lovely feedback we really appreciate your kind words and are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Erin5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely home only complaint would be the bathroom looks beautiful but not very ..."

  Lovely home only complaint would be the bathroom looks beautiful but not very user friendly the bath is a nightmare to get out of as only a tiny step quite dangerous when wet and very slippy and the shower looks amazing but we all struggled with it apart from that the place is fantastic

  Kaye. Thanks for the feedback your comments are very helpful in the forward planning and ways to improve the property. We are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the cottage and its facilities Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kaye5.0★May 2024

• "Great spacious cottage for us all to enjoy."

  Beautiful location. 1 downfall that was off putting- horrid smell in the porch/downstairs toilet. Standing water smell. As it was the first thing you experienced when walking into the property, or when coming downstairs in the morning this was a shame.

  Erin thanks for the feedback this was caused by a dry shower trap which has now been filled and tested Property Owner

  Reviewed by Erin4.1★Apr 2024

• "This is a beautiful home from home property which has been thoughtfully decorated and equipped."

  The garden is also a delight and brightly planted. Great WiFi, games, heating system, car parking and multiple spaces to relax. Ideally located to Lake District towns, villages and attractions. Brilliant local walks and further afield. The Black Labrador pub selling real ale and homecooked food is next door. We loved our family stay and have booked again for next year. We had a couple of maintenance issues which we left a note about but they did not spoil our experience. Thank you.

  Hi Lynda. First of all we are delighted that you have had a wonderful time at Ellerbeck Bridge and thank you for booking with us again for next year The Bins are emptied by Cumbria waste later in the day and the Damp smell in the downstairs bathroom was caused as a result of a dry waste trap which was rectified on the day. Once again thank you for your kind words and support and look forward to seeing you again next year Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynda4.7★Apr 2024

• "Wonderful cottage, great location and every amenity we could need."

  Plenty of room for the whole family, who all loved it - including the dogs. Very clean, everything in really good repair and lots of thoughtful things (games, air fryer, washing machine and dishwasher) to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. Really effective heating throughout, although we couldn't seem to set it to a constant level (our shortcoming) and there was always ample hot water.. Found the sofa and chairs in the living room too soft and low for our taste, otherwise no complaints at all. We were all agreed that we would happily return another time.

  Valerie , Thank you very much for your kind, constructive and positive comments which we value, and look forward to hopefully welcoming you back in the not to distant future . Property Owner

  Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Mar 2024

• "Myself, my daughter and two grandchildren came to Ellerbeck Bridge for a short weekend and what a joy the cottage is."

  Spacious, clean and cozy. An ideal base for exploring the Lakes and yet if you didn’t fancy going anywhere there are plenty of things to do. A wide variety of board games available to make fun with, jigsaws etc. We are seriously considering coming back maybe next summer sometime. Thank you very much.

  Mark thanks for the lovely feedback and are delighted that you have enjoyed your stay at Ellerbeck Bridge. Your kind words really do mean a lot Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Nov 2023

• "This is a great family property in a great location!"

  There is everything you require for a great home from home property and the cottage is well equipped and well furnished. Had seen previous comments about the dishwasher not working, however the owners have now replaced this (in October 23) so it was brand new when we stayed! Bedrooms (and beds) are very comfortable and having more than 1 bathroom/shower is great. The garden area is lovely with lots of bird tables and feeders which were all full on our arrival (not sure whether this was from the previous guests or whether these are topped up by the caretakers!). The local pub is just round the corner and we can highly recommend! We did have one minor issue during our stay which I fed back to the owners directly and they responded immediately to say they would look into it. Overall this is a brilliant property and I would definitely book again if we were visiting the area in future.

  Hi Mandi thank you for your feedback and so glad that you have had a wonderful time The issue you reported was a dry shower trap as a result of lack of use with has now been resolved by filling the trap with water and the smell has disappeared Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mandi4.7★Nov 2023

• "Very nice property ,,well equipped and very warm ."

  .you can see a lot of money has been spent on the cottage....on the whole a very nice holiday.

  Gillian thank you very much for your kind and positive comments and glad you enjoyed your holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Sep 2023

• "Great house, comfy beds, lovely bathrooms & v good facilities except for the dishwasher which wasn't working properly."

  It didn't heat up. We noticed that previous guests had reported this fault too. All the TV's & aerial booster were off when we arrived. It was frustrating, no information was given but we found the switches eventually & the main lounge TV had someone's Prime account logged on which we couldn't log out of. Despite these frustrations we had a lovely time, the garden was great for the dogs & bbqs. Good information on local walks & the Black Labrador pub was excellent.

  Thanks for your feedback. The dishwasher heating element was faulty and was on a slightly longer delivery period than expected This has now been rectified. For some reason the incoming switch for the TV had been turned off. This has now been locked in the on position. With regard to the Prime account issue I can’t control this however I will get the cleaner to check this in future. We hope that you had a wonderful holiday and look forward to seeing you again. The TV Aerial had been switched off by the previous guests which has not happened before. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eleanor3.8★Sep 2023

• "The house is beautiful, decorated lovely and has a great garden."

  Even the children loved this house. The fridge wasn’t cleaned properly neither the bath or filters in the showers which caused a back up of water. The filter in the dishwasher was also clogged with mould and food. We cleaned this ourselves. Other than that it is a great place to stay and after I asked if there were any family games in the property and were told no we had a great surprise of several boxes of games which we had plenty of fun with and we even managed to finish the Harry Potter impossible 1000 piece puzzle. Overall a great place to stay. Would definitely stay there again. Thanks for a great holiday.

  Congratulations on completing the impossible 1000 piece jigsaw and glad you had a lovely stay and look forward to seeing you again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Noellie4.4★Aug 2023

• "Great holiday home for a family gathering."

  Plenty of space with the two dogs. Loved the large garden. Shame the weather was a bit mixed later in the week so we couldn’t sit out every evening. The local pub was excellent and just a short walk. Will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by Jo4.7★Jul 2023

• "Everything was great, great property, nicely furnished and garden with creek is also very nice."

  We certainly enjoyed our stay and will most likely be back next year. In the listing, I would recommend to list the downstairs bathroom as well or make sure Syke agent know this detail when asked.

  Reviewed by Gerhard4.7★May 2023

• "We had a really good week."

  Cottage ideal for our family group & 2 dogs. Very warm, comfortable beds, spacious garden area & kitchen well equipped. One or two minor loose fittings which need attention & we left a note for the cleaner to pass on to the owner. Well situated for visiting Central Lakes & surrounding area. We would certainly use the cottage again in the future.

  Reviewed by Isobel4.4★Feb 2023

• "Fantastic cottage - clean and spacious."

  Superb location - green views from every window. Great welcome package. We spent New Year's Eve at the cottage and loved every minute. We'll be back!

  I am so glad you enjoyed your holiday at Ellerbeck Bridge even though the weather was somewhat inclement. Thank you for your kind words Property Owner

  Reviewed by E5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a wonderful weekend of pre Christmas celebrations with the family."

  The property is beautiful and comfortable with a spacious lounge and a great kitchen. The cottage has a great "home away from home" feel and we certanly felt like being at home. We were lucky it had snowed which made the icing on the cake as felt really Christmassy!

  Pleasure to welcome you and your family and glad you have had a lovely holiday Property Owner

  Reviewed by Elia5.0★Dec 2022

• "Fantastic house."

  Very spacious and comfortable. Living area great to relax in the evenings. Beds comfortable. Nice, safe garden for the dog to play in. A few essentials would have been a nice welcoming touch, tea, coffee, sugar etc.

  Reviewed by Lisa4.7★Oct 2022

• "Excellent property with loads of space, well maintained, very clean, comfortable and well appointed."

  Loads of car-parking and garden space. Fantastic pub just round the corner that is extremely dog friendly complete with Dog Menu.

  Reviewed by Dominic5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a lovely stay and would highly recommend the cottage."

  Very spacious and comfortable accommodation.

  Reviewed by Vicki5.0★Aug 2022

• "House was fantastic."

  Location was really gorgeous. Facilities just as advertised. Only slight complaint was that place required cleaning on our arrival. The worktop surfaces needed cleaned with wipes as we have young children and it didn’t look to have been done prior to our arrival. High chair could do with a top on it for balancing food. A small welcome pack such as bread and milk would have been appreciated as we had to go looking for these essential items as soon as we arrived. A stair gate would also be beneficial as we had to bring our own for top of stairs. Other than these issues which I do have to say we’re minor details the house was great. The pass for access to the swimming pool down the road was a really nice touch and kids loved it. We would definitely stay again and would happily recommend to anyone else.

  Reviewed by Stephen4.1★Jul 2022

• "Beautiful place perfect for our family holiday."

  Enough space, beds comfortable, lovely surroundings.

  Reviewed by Katrin5.0★Jun 2022

• "Ellerbeck Bridge cottage was lovely"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2022

• "Lovely comfortable property."

  Great pub almost next door. Would happily stay here again. Only negatives: Leaky kitchen tap Downstairs toilet would improve the facilities. Also, description mentions 1 bedroom is en-suite which is slightly misleading as the bedroom has a shower but no toilet.

  Reviewed by Jason4.1★Mar 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay here as 6 adults and a puppy."

  There was plenty of space for all of us with the house and the outdoor space at the back was great for letting our pup out. The pub down the road is an excellent place to eat and the area is lovely and quiet so a nice place for a relax. The house was very clean and has all the amenities required for a stay such as dishwasher, washing machine, fridge freezer etc. Most places were within a 15-20 minute drive away that we went to so if you don't mind making the drive then this would be a fine place to stay!

  Reviewed by Dayle5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had a fabulous stay at Ellerbeck bridge ."

  The cottage is beautiful very spacious. extremely comfortable .The kitchen is very well equipped .The cottage is cosy and we loved Lighting the fire in the evenings . The beds were so comfortable .Fantastic nights sleep had by all. We took our small dog with us point to note Dogs need to be supervised in the garden as gaps in the gate leading to the stream our small dog managed to get through the gate . Luckily she came straight back when called . We had a family ranging from 78 down to 2 . We all loved the cottage and will definitely return . We had a problem with the heating and we contacted the owner who managed to get it sorted as soon as possible. The cottage is in a lovely location Ideal to relax. we managed to explore the local area. Pub needs to be booked as even in January it was full. We had a meal in the wheatsheaf pub 5 minute drive away fantastic food. We enjoyed playing some of the many games that where provided in the cottage . Cant wait to return again soon .

  Reviewed by Marie5.0★Jan 2022

• "This was our 3rd Christmas at Ellerbeck, and once again we had a truly wonderful stay!"

  (Even though sadly, our French contingent couldn't join us, owing to the new restrictions). The cottage is so comfortable and cosy, always nicely decorated, and the layout, with two living rooms, suits larger, multi-generational groups perfectly. We absolutely love it there, and always have the best Christmasses! One thing I would mention though, which did impact on our stay a bit - the thermostatic valves on the radiators don't work, so the radiators have to be either off, or on full blast (almost too hot too touch). The house is therefore either cold, or far too hot. Thank you for your most warm welcome - the bottles of wine, chocolates and biscuits were greatly appreciated!

  Reviewed by Nadia4.7★Dec 2021

• "Excellent location with easy access to Kendal and the South Lakes."

  We particularly enjoyed the 3 different public spaces which worked really well for 4 adults and 3 children (3 generations). Outdoor space with an abundance of wildlife also enjoyed. The kitchen and utility room were well equipped. Points for other customers to note. No downstairs toilet which for young children (2-7) wasn’t ideal. Also, hallway/front door and passage from kitchen to utility to lounge were very congested at times. Overall, a very good property and we had a great time.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Oct 2021

• "All of us found the accommodation and facilities more than acceptable."

  We had a very comfortable stay. The house was well placed for getting out and exploring the area.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Oct 2021

• "Very spacious holiday home, worked well for our group of 4 adults and 2 teenagers, great local pub ( needs booked)"

  Reviewed by David4.7★Aug 2021

• "Our family had the most amazing holiday."

  The house was very cosy and felt just like a home from home. A beautiful property!

  Reviewed by Mandi5.0★Jul 2021

• "The only reason I have marked the comfort down is because the week we stayed was incredibly hot."

  The cottage retains the heat and very difficult to get away from. Fans would have been much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Catherine4.4★Jul 2021

• "Fabulous cottage in a peaceful location."

  The space in the cottage was wonderful for our family group and little dog. Perhaps, would have been good to include a downstairs WC, due to the size of the house and add some slats or chicken wire to the fence at the stream to prevent runaway pets. All in all could not recommend the property highly enough. Well done to the owner and Sykes.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Jul 2021

• "Spacious holiday cottage in a beautiful setting, overlooking fields and next to a stream which the dogs loved."

  The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed. Lots of local walks and a handy pub 2 min away with great food. (Book ahead for evening meals to guarantee a table) We were so lucky to have a week of fantastic weather so enjoyed breakfast on the patio every morning and in the evenings watched a couple of young owls on the roof at sunset. This was our first visit to the south lakes, it may not be as dramatic scenery as the north but it is really beautiful and the cottage was the perfect base to explore.

  Reviewed by Alexis5.0★Jun 2021

• "A lovely cottage in a peaceful location."

  It needs a little bit of freshening up in places. It would also benefit from a washing line to avoid people having to use the tumble dryer and using extra electricity. During our stay the microwave broke, which didn’t cause a massive issue but we notified Sykes cottages immediately but didn’t hear anything from them. I do find it disappointing that a cottage is advertised as dog friendly and then on arrival you are told they have to stay downstairs, if this is the case it should be made clear before booking. It is either dog friendly or it isn’t. Had a lovely week and really enjoyed our stay

  Reviewed by John4.1★Jun 2021

• "The cottage and location are brilliant."

  The only comment is that if we’d known there was no washing airier & pegs ( maybe due to covid), we could have brought something.

  Reviewed by S4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely holiday home in a quiet location, Ideal for cyclists, walkers or anyone just wanting to relax."

  The facilities were well equipped and there was plenty of room inside and in the garden. After the year we've all just had, it was just what we needed to recharge and forget about the pandemic for the week. Can't recommend highly enough. With respect to the pandemic, we received fantastic support and guidance from Sykes Cottages.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★May 2021

• "Lovely and clean, well maintained and in a really good location."

  Had a most enjoyable holiday there.

  Reviewed by Eric5.0★May 2021

• "Lovely spacious house with privacy next to a stream with great scenery and lots of wildlife such as pheasants, squirrels and birds around."

  Will definitely look at returning.

  Reviewed by Malcolm4.7★Apr 2021

• "We had a lovely week at Ellerbeck Bridge in the beautiful Lake District."

  The cottage is spacious, comfortable and well equipped. The local pub is a 2 minute walk away and the food is delicious.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Aug 2020

• "Wow! such a lovely cottage, which far surpassed our expectations."

  It had everything you could possibly need for a family of eight, plus our puppy. It had beautiful gardens, and several patios, with plenty of garden furniture so we could eat 'al fresco'. It had everything you needed for a family of eight. Although quite isolated, it was a short journey to other parts of the beautiful South Lakes.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Aug 2020

• "Our stay at Ellerbeck Bridge was fantastic."

  The property was even better in person. Sykes customer service team were excellent, they were easy to contact and they made sure we were happy with everything during our stay.

  Reviewed by Katherine5.0★Mar 2020

• "We enjoyed a very comfortable week in the cottage."

  Very comfy beds and lovely fluffy towels. Cottage was very well equipped with plenty of crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment and plenty of hot water. Disappointed that there was no DVD player only a dvd controller. Would have be very useful as we were there during storm Ciara!!! There is a log burner with two log baskets but no logs! The gate to a fast running brook does not fasten and kept blowing open!!! The heating appears to have a problem the cottage gets very hot particularly upstairs. Radiators do not respond to being turned down.

  Glad you had a lovely stay despite the awful wind and Rain. The DVD player is an I Player and connects to your mobile phone to play tunes We do not at present provide logs however this is currently under review. Thanks for pointing out the damage caused to the gate which is currently being replaced. The Heating upstairs and downstairs operates via a thermostat in the Kitchen and can be altered Manually Also the Radiators are fitted with thermostatic Radiator valves which if the room is becoming too hot can be turned down manually onto the frost protection setting Thank you for your feedback Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kerry4.4★Feb 2020

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