Guests say
Spindle Coppice is a well-received cottage boasting stunning views, a peaceful location, and a well-equipped, comfortable setting. Guests have enjoyed the local walks, the proximity to attractions, and the overall tranquillity of the property. While some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness points were raised, the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests planning to return.
Most guests found the cottage clean upon arrival, with only a few mentioning areas that needed attention, such as kitchen shelves, a living room carpet, and under a rug. The overall impression is of a well-maintained property.
The location is consistently praised for its breathtaking views, quietness, and access to local walks and attractions. It is described as superb and idyllic, contributing significantly to the positive experiences of the guests.
The cottage is described as comfortable, spacious, and cosy, with various areas to relax. The presence of a large screen TV and well-furnished rooms adds to the comfort. However, the mention of a damp smell in one room slightly impacts the score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and lovely bathrooms. Some guests noted issues with showers, lighting, and a need for more dishwasher tablets. The feedback suggests room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests appreciated the overall experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, this score cannot be provided.
About this property
Spindle Coppice is a beautiful and deluxe, detached two-bedroom cottage, situated in a tranquil and secluded location but only three quarters of a mile from picturesque, Skelwith Bridge. Ambleside is four miles away. The cottage has one of the most spectacular views of the Langdale valley and Pikes you are likely to see and is set in a walker’s paradise, with some of the most acclaimed and well-loved trails in the Lake District. Perfect for a family or two couples together.
Walk up several stone steps to the front patio and enter your magnificent dining room. Enjoy the natural light flooding into this dual aspect space and admire your fabulous feature fireplace with log burning stove (logs not provided). Walk past your large and attractive, dining table to stand in the gorgeous bay window and look out to lovely garden views and imagine memorable family meals in this welcoming space. Find your spacious and bright shaker style kitchen, perfect for the home chef. There is a utility room with WC adjacent. Discover your luxurious, triple aspect lounge, and sit on one of the sumptuous settees to admire the character beams, delightful log burner and the enticing window seat, with stunning views to the Langdale Fells. This room also boasts a 58" smart TV. On the ground floor you will find a pretty sitting room, perfect to escape with a book from time to time, and a spacious, double room with a newly refurbished en-suite featuring shower, basin, WC and LED lighting . Both these rooms have spectacular views. To the rear you will find a charming, hillside garden on various levels with a patio and pond and spectacular views over the Langdale Valley. At the front you will find a large garden patio area. Upstairs leads you to two further bedrooms 1 x double en-suite, 1 x Twin room and the wonderful house bathroom, recently refurbished and boasting a large walk in rainfall shower, LED lighting, large mirror with LED lighting & de-mist pad, shaver socket.
Spindle Coppice is set in walker’s paradise with some of the most loved and acclaimed trails in the Lake district available right from the doorstep. For a more relaxing day walk fifteen-minutes to Chesters by the River, a popular vegetarian café and gallery and sit with a drink by the flowing river.
Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with recently refurbished en-suite shower, basin and WC.
1 x double with en-suite, bath, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Recently refurbished house bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower, LED lighting, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with log burning stove (logs not provided).
Snug.
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 58" Smart TV and DVD player, WiFi.
Gas and electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Garden with patio.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note the TV does not have an aerial for live TV but does have access to iplayer, ITV hub etc.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (15)
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Charlotte
The cottage is spacious, clean, warm and well equipped with lovely bathrooms and plenty of areas to relax and enjoy the wonderful views. We enjoyed some fantastic walks straight from the door - along the Cumbria Way and over Park Fell to Tarn Hows. We also had a great walk up the Langdale Pikes. I would definitely recommend this cottage!
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Richard
On a very quiet farm lane, this cottage is in a true get-away-from-it-all location, while being just a few minutes drive to shops and restaurants. Nicely furnished. Very comfortable. Plenty of room but with a nice cosy feel. The back garden is very steep, but very pretty, and it's a small price to pay for being in such beautiful countryside, and the front patio is plenty big enough with little lawn areas to keep your dog happy. With such a quiet track in front of the cottage, it did feel like the fields and mountains were our private front garden. We will be back to Spindle Coppice.
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Katie
A real gem. Incredible view and lovely property.