Guests say
Ravenglass Haven is a well-regarded cottage in a fantastic location, praised for its comfortable furnishings and pet-friendly environment. Guests have enjoyed the proximity to local attractions and the convenience of nearby dining options. While some maintenance issues have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, though there have been isolated reports of areas that could be improved, such as under beds and kitchen appliances. The majority of guests did not raise cleanliness as a concern.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty and convenience to local attractions and dining, making it an ideal spot for holidaymakers looking to explore the area.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. The property provides a warm and inviting atmosphere, although some minor comfort issues have been mentioned.
The property offers a range of facilities that guests find satisfactory, but there are several comments about the need for general maintenance and updates to cookware and garden fencing.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches from the owner in the reviews provided, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Holmrook 3.1 miles. Tucked away in the picturesque village of Ravenglass, the only coastal village within the Lake District National Park, is this semi-detached property, Ravenglass Haven. Set over two floors, Ravenglass Haven welcomes families and two pets for a delightful break close to plenty of beautiful countryside. Upon arrival, you are greeted by an off-road parking space, positioned directly outside the property so you can easily unload your belongings. After a day of ambling the local area, the lounge will welcome your return with the woodburning stove and Smart TV equipped with Netflix and Amazon Prime, perfect for a movie night in. Step through to the kitchen, hosting a range of appliances including an electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and even a dishwasher, so washing up will be no trouble! Enjoy a quiet read in the conservatory, or step out to the rear garden and soak up the last of the evening sunshine. The bedrooms at this Ravenglass cottage rest upstairs, including two doubles and a bunk, along with a gleaming bathroom where you can have choice of bath and shower over. From your front door you can stroll down to the estuary and take advantage of the fantastic sunsets over the sand dunes or discover the remains of the Ravenglass roman Bath House, established in 130 AD, from which the Hadrian’s Wall cycle track starts. Muncaster castle and gardens are easily accessible by car and the beautiful grounds and house are open to visitors, and also host year round events such as concerts and bird shows to entertain the whole family. Take a ride on the Ratty Steam Train up the Eskdale Valley. It’s a wonderful experience and there is a good cafe at the of the line as well as some fantastic walks; the perfect day trip! With the Lake District close by, a wealth of outdoor activity is within reach, including a climb up the mighty Scafell Pike, with paths ranging from easier to higher difficulty. For those seeking adventure, embark upon one of the many mountain bike, road bike or walking routes departing from your front door. Your situation in Ravenglass means you only have to travel just over 10 miles before reaching England's north-west coast, so why not take a day to visit Seascale? However you choose to spend your precious holiday time, Ravenglass Haven is a superb choice, all-year-round.
The tiny linear village of Holmrook is situated on the outskirts of the gorgeous Lake District National Park in the rural area of Cumbria, a highly sought-after region. The hamlet has a convenience store inside of a gas station, a post office, a bar and restaurant inside of a hotel, as well as all the other amenities needed to make a staycation comfortable. Holmrook, which is perched on the banks of the River Irt, is a great place to take a leisurely stroll while taking in the scenery. For a more ambitious walk, head further afield to scale the difficult peaks of The Lakes! The nearby coastline is adorned with sand, dunes, and charming towns and provides a wealth of chances for strolling and sightseeing. Holmrook is ideally positioned to discover Cumbria's charms on the coast and inland.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed garden.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.7 miles, pub 0.1 miles
Nearby points of interest
- Muncaster Castle
- Church of St Olaf
- Wastwater Lake
- Scale Force waterfall
- Buttermere Lake
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
Reviews (8)
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Debbie
Upon entering there is a huge crack next to the front door running from floor to ceiling, the toilet roll holder came off in my hand the first time I used the loo, the kickboard under the dishwasher kept coming off when you opened the dishwasher, dishwasher top level water dispenser broken off inside dishwasher, sofa uncomfortable and felt like we was constantly sliding forward. Cooker hood absolutely filthy and caked with cooking oil. Also we had an issue with a neighbour parking very awkwardly so that it was quite a manoeuvre to get in and out with the car. Grass desperately needed cutting in the rear garden and the residue from the last cut was still out there so the dogs were constantly tracking grass in the house. This wouldn't have been so bad but the vacuum that is left there for guests to use is so full that you can't actually fix the lid on properly (hettie hoover) and cannot use it. There is a brush but no dustpan to get it up. Otherwise it's a lovely location in a gorgeous little town with a fab secure garden but these little problems, which are such an easy fix, severely let this holiday let down.
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Penny
The property could do with some maintenance and the grass would be better cut. We did find that the property hadnât been cleaned properly as we found sweets under beds.The hoover stopped working on the day we left so had to finish sweeping with a broom but had no dustpan. Generally a lovely stay, we would stay again and would recommend. All in all a nice little property and a lovely stay. Even better that it is dog friendly.
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Peter
Plenty of room and kit for cooking. Very clean. Fence replaced (see earlier comment) Slightly worn in places but just cosmetic. Would look better if grass was mown.