SUN COTTAGE - Cosy Cottage in Ulverston with a log burner in Ulverston, Cumbria

The property is within easy walking distance to Ulverston and its shops, bars, restaurants etc....and also easy access to the beautiful countryside (coast and Lake District) nearby. We planned to cycle the area, and took advantage of some lovely routes nearby. There is a locked covered area in the yard of the house, which was perfect for storing our bikes. Although the property is a terraced house, on a urban street, it was very quiet day and night.

Nothing...any niggles were quickly responded to by Ben.

The cottage itself was comfortable, and the beds were great to sleep in. The kitchen was well-equipped, so we had everything we needed to cook meals during our stay.

We stayed at this holiday cottage for six nights in August, and while there were some positives, we left feeling quite disappointed overall. Upon arrival, we were excited to settle in, but it quickly became clear that the cottage didn’t quite match the photos we had seen. It felt like the pictures might have been taken a while ago, as certain features looked dated, and the overall state of the cottage didn’t reflect the polished images online. One of our main concerns was the cleanliness. The floor was noticeably dirty, and it seemed as if it hadn’t been hoovered or cleaned properly for a while. This was especially concerning as we had our puppy with us, and she was picking up small bits of plastic, glass, and food from the carpets. To make the situation better, we rolled up the carpets, but it was frustrating to have to clean up so much ourselves. We reached out to the host about a Hoover, as we couldn’t find one, and were told there was one in the cupboard – but it wasn’t there. Despite asking again, we received no follow-up response. Given that we were staying for six nights and had a dog, having a Hoover would have made a big difference. Another issue was the hot water. It took a solid 10 to 15 minutes for any of the taps to provide warm water, and this was consistent across the property. It was frustrating to wait so long for something as basic as hot water, especially when you’re trying to get ready for the day. We also found the outdoor space to be quite disappointing. The garden was overgrown and needed attention, with plants and weeds taking over. It wasn’t safe for our puppy to roam around, and we spent time clearing up the area to make it a little more suitable for her. Furthermore, the outdoor furniture didn’t match what was shown in the pictures, and we were really looking forward to relaxing in the garden, especially at the end of August. The overall feeling was that the place just needed a lot more care and attention.

Location was great. Lovely old market town and near other places of interest like Windermere and Tarn Hows. Good communication with the owner.

Just what we needed

Beautiful, quaint cottage in the perfect location

Clean, comfortable, and a real home from home.

Nothing

Really gorgeous space with a wonderful “homely” feel. Definitely worth revisiting.

There was nothing not to like!