Snaptrip says
Guests have enjoyed the peaceful location and beautiful scenery of Robins Nest, with its proximity to walks and wildlife. The cottage is praised for its comfort, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy log burner. The garden and summerhouse are appreciated for outdoor relaxation. Some guests noted issues with water quality and the remote location, but these did not detract significantly from the overall positive experience.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the cottage clean and well-presented upon arrival, with fluffy towels and a well-equipped kitchen. However, a few mentioned finding dog hair and that floors could have been cleaner, slightly affecting the score.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its tranquility, stunning views, and proximity to walking routes. The remote aspect and narrow access road were noted, but these elements contributed to the cottage's charm and peacefulness.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, especially with the modern oil radiators and wood burner. Some guests mentioned that the upper bedrooms could be stuffy and the seating could be more comfortable.
The facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and good bathroom amenities. However, there were comments about non-drinkable water, issues with underfloor heating, and a need for better garden fencing for dogs, which suggests room for improvement in maintenance.
While guests appreciated the facilities and the setting of the cottage, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Robins Nest can be found sitting on a quaint row of holiday cottages, encompassed by the beauty of the Tilberthwaite Valley with plenty of woodland walks and luscious scenery to explore on its doorstep. Offering the perfect combination of contemporary style and traditional features, this characterful cottage rests in easy reach of Coniston's centre just a scenic drive away, making it a wonderful choice for a family or group of friends seeking a scenic escape to the Lake District. Enter into the charming kitchen/diner where the rustic character of the property is wonderfully apparent in its stone-flag flooring, warming your feet after a busy day of exploring with the underfloor heating, here you can enjoy a family meal around the table, the good host of appliances letting you prepare with ease with the help of an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and even a dishwasher to assist with the washing up, with the cottage also housing a convenient washing machine and heated airer for those longer stays. Move through into the sitting room, also boasting warming underfloor heating as well as a welcoming woodburning stove, the exposed stone walls adding even more character to the interior as you sink into the sofa for a family film night on the TV equipped with Freesat, a DVD player and CD/Bluetooth docking station being found here too to cater for all your entertainment needs. Move up to the first floor to find one of three beautifully-presented bedrooms, a double boasting beautiful views over the countryside and snug spot to rest your head, as well as both the bathroom and shower room being located on this floor, giving you the option of of soothing soak in the bath or refreshing rinse in the walk-in shower. On the second floor found up the steep staircase you can find the two final bedrooms, made up of a double and a single providing the perfect set up for those travelling with a little one, these rooms benefit from an abundance of natural light bursting through the velux windows, with even more rewarding views. Enjoy moments out on the private patio in the morning, with a hearty breakfast preparing you for the day, your canine companions at your side awaiting the wonders of the Lake District National Park. Explore by foot or take your bikes out from the woodshed (on the other side of the single track road, clearly marked Robins Nest), with plenty of scenery to explore all around, you can find all of Wetherlam, Coniston Old Man and Little Langdale just a stone’s throw away, with wonderful opportunities for climbing, wildlife watching and simply enjoying your desirable location with a picnic. Enjoy a relaxed day within the local town of Coniston, hosting a good range of amenities including convenience stores, inviting pubs, cafés, restaurants and independent stores, there’s so many ways you can while away the hours, with the Ruskin Museum being a particular delight where you can learn more about the local heritage aside the lives of English art critic John Ruskin and British speed record breaker Donald Campbell. There’s no better way to explore Coniston Water than via the National Trust owned Steam Yacht Gondola, with opportunities for hiring motor boats, rowing boats, paddleboards and more! Just across the water you can find the wonder of Brantwood, the former home of artist John Ruskin now hosting a museum, gardens and art displays, as well as Ambleside and Windermere being in easy reach too for even more excitement. For the perfect family escape to Cumbria, choose Robins Nest as your unrivalled holiday base.
Nestling at the head of Coniston Water, the pretty village of Coniston is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the Lake District National Park, making it a superb base for touring, with Hawkshead, Ambleside, Windermere and Grasmere just a short drive away. Superb walking, mountain biking and climbing are available locally on Coniston Old Man and Wetherlam, and the lovely woodland trails at Grizedale Forest. For watersports enthusiasts, the quiet lake is ideal for dinghy sailing and canoeing, whilst the less active can enjoy a leisure cruise on the beautiful steam yacht 'Gondola’, or visit Brantwood, the former home of John Ruskin. Nearby attractions include the award-winning village of Hawkshead, home of the Beatrix Potter Gallery, Tarn Hows, one of the most visited beauty spots in the country and Esthwaite Water, famous for its fishing. A first class holiday location at any time of the year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove (wood not supplied but can be bought locally).
Electric heaters and underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, heated airer, dishwasher, TV with Freesat, DVD, CD/Bluetooth docking station and WiFi.
Electricity included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available at the property.
Ample off-road parking.
Patio with furniture and bike storage in the shed.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note property is on a private water supply.
Nearby points of interest
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Wastwater Alpaca Trekking
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Wastwater Lake
- Church of St Olaf
Reviews (30)
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Claire
Bath and shower rooms excellent. Kitchen clean and has everything. Living room chairs could be more comfortable and cleaned, they were quite grubby. Love the summer house and being able to see red squirrels and deer in the garden. Love that there are beautiful walks and sights to see within walking distance. Very peaceful. It would be better to have some more info about there being no drinking water, that it has to be boiled first. Not a problem except if you want a cold drink on arrival. A bottle already boiled, left in the fridge, or warning to bring some, would've been helpful. Also, I would not recommend this place for nervous drivers, the lane is very narrow, steap and winding, up to the cottage. However, I loved this place and would definitely come back.
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Andrew
Then there was an outside toilet and I have memories of needing a broom to push away the geese! I would remove your recommendation of the 'Talbot Bar' at the 'Skelwith Bridge Hotel', the meal was terrible, must be a different chef now. I found the cottage furnished, decorated and maintained to a very high standard, it was lovely. Andrew Bolton
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Eleanor
The toilets were not cleaned properly and there was dog hair collected together on the floors. The house however was beautiful and was the most perfect destination for what we wanted from the holiday. Whilst we were aware of the private water supply, the discoloured water was really offputting for cleaning dishes/having showers, possibly something that bothered us more than it should have but something to note. There were lots of walks from our doorstep and the garden was perfect for relaxing in, the added bonus being the summer house at the bottom of the garden. It was great! Views were stunning, beds very comfortable, had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend.