About this property
Gardeners Cottage is a charming, pet-friendly retreat in the picturesque rural village of Bootle near Waberthwaite, Cumbria. Boasting a luxurious (shared) hot tub and a fun-filled games room, this is the perfect destination for a relaxing and entertaining getaway for families and friends. Set in four acres of gardens, attached to the owners Victorian house, this stunning house was originally the watermill dating back to 1700, with the River Annas flowing through the grounds. Inside you'll find an open-plan space designed for you to relax on the sofa as you warm up by the woodburning stove and watch a film, prepare a meal in the fully-equipped kitchen and enjoy it around the dining table. At the end of the day, climb the stairs with double bed and shower room. Enjoy the large garden which has space for badminton on the front lawn, paddling and fishing with nets in the river and a barbecue is available for guests to use. There is also a small games room in the garden with table football and table tennis. The garden area surrounding the cottage is fenced off to stop children wandering too far but care should be taken to supervise children at all times due to the proximity of the river. Explore the local village and stock up on essentials at the village store, stop for breakfast at the café and have a delicious meal at the pub. The award-winning beach at Silecroft is just a short drive, where you can find a lovely inn, pony trekking and a 9-hole golf course. To travel further afield, you can embark on the West Coast railway line at Bootle Station and travel up the coast to Ravenglass, where you can hop on-board the Ravenglass & Eskdale narrow gauge railway, which will take you up the Eskdale Valley to the foot of Scafell. As well as the trekking centre in Silecroft, there is also a wonderful opportunity to visit the Cumbrian Heavy Horse Centre and participate on a ride over the fells on a Clydesdale, Shire or Ardennes horse. Gardeners Cottage is perfect place to stay at any time of the year.
The small hamlet of Waberthwaite is situated on the West Coast of Cumbria within the Lake District National Park, comprising of a scattering of cottages, farm dwellings and a traditional village pub. Waberthwaite enjoys an enviable position amidst some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain and is situated close to local beaches, coastal walks and many of the nearby conservation areas. The local skyline is dominated by the towering peaks of Scafell, Great Gable, Hard Knott, Harter Fell and Muncaster Fell and nearby the stunning valleys of Eskdale and Dunnerdale provide breathtaking and ever-changing scenery to be enjoyed throughout the year. Local attractions include Muncaster Castle, a World Owl Centre and the Ravenglass to Eskdale miniature railway, all of which provide wonderful and varied days out.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
External games room
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher.
Smart TV with DVD, Disney+, Fire TV, and Amazon Prime Video, WiFi, a selection of books, table tennis, table football.
Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair, baby bath and children's books, toys and tableware available.
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
EV charging available.
Use of enclosed garden with lawn, patio, decking, guest have priority use of the owners hot tub, furniture, barbecue area, and freestanding bath.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 3.6 miles, river 0.1 mile.
Note: Check-in from 3pm and check-out by 11am.
Note: Though the garden enclosed with a fence, children need to be supervised at all times while outside due to the close proximity to the river.
Note: Limited mobile signal in the area
Nearby points of interest
- Muncaster Castle
- Church of St Olaf
- South Lakes Safari Zoo
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Wastwater Lake
Reviews (3)
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Emma
Everything was perfect.
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Jane
The front door and windows were open, and this did nothing to lose the smell; which stayed with us the full week! The cooker and oven were dirty. Near the oven door on the cupboard next to it, was a big scorch mark, given time will catch fire. Unfortunately we did not use it, which meant having to eat out, which we did not budget for, hence booking a place which we could cook in was a given. The worktop was sticky to touch, despite it being wiped by myself daily. We had no running hot water throughout our stay, and had to boil a kettle to wash the few pots we used. The fridge was clean. The bathroom needs a deep clean. There was mould on the seal, and between the tiles. There was someone else's hair near the shower unit and their used scrunchy. The towel's did not smell freshly laundered and were very thin. No running hot water from the sink tap in the bathroom. The beds need either replacing or a mattress topper put on top of them. There were black bits/things on the scatter cushions and the previous tenants tissues under one of the single beds. Again the bedding did not smell like it had been freshly laundered. The carpets were thread-bare in places, with stains scattered around the upstairs carpets. The paint work had a thick layer of dust and felt sticky and grimy to touch. If my child had, had his way we would not have stayed the first night, and just returned home the same day we arrived. I have asked the owner for half of the fee I paid to be reimbursement if not the full payment. The owner gives himself 11-3 to do a turnaround between visitors, and works a job as well, this clearly is not enough time to clean the cottage and the hot tub. Can you please request a full refund, I do have photos to support my review.
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Matthew
It was my gf bday and requested in advance for roses to be on the bed on arrival to which he did without bother. It was extremely thoughtful. We arrived gone midnight after a 7 hour drive but next day were greeted by Steve who was very polite and thorough giving us a tour of the grounds. Showing us how the hottub works and giving us a tour of the land. Steve checked in during the week to make sure we had everything we needed and suggested places for us to visit in the nearby area. The property itself was cozy, plenty of firewood provided to light the house fire, incredible heat for those cosy nights in, everything in the property was spot on from the shower to the bed to the sofa and cooking facilities, the bed was extremely clean and comfy, the bathroom and facilities were spot on clean and the kitchen and cooking area and utensils were all clean and fresh. Overall it was a brilliant stay and we will definitely be returning in the near future. Matt + Rach