Guests say
Guests generally appreciate the Thirlmere property for its cleanliness, comfortable setup, and serene location. The property is praised for being well-equipped and presenting a cosy atmosphere. While some minor maintenance issues and a lack of certain amenities like Wi-Fi and freezer compartments have been noted, the overall experience remains positive, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
The property is frequently described as clean and well-presented, with only a few instances of cobwebs and a wasp nest issue reported. The positive remarks on cleanliness from the majority of reviews suggest a high standard is typically maintained.
The location is consistently praised for its quietness, beauty, and convenience for accessing local attractions and the Lake District. The serene setting and proximity to nature contribute to a high rating in this category.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, with the property being described as cosy and warm. However, some guests have mentioned that the sofas are tired and uncomfortable, which slightly lowers the score in this category.
While the property is considered well-equipped by some, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as non-working heated towel rails, clocks, and a lack of logs for the burner. The absence of Wi-Fi and freezer compartments has also been highlighted, affecting the overall facilities score.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the host in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
A characteristic first floor apartment that boasts lovely rural views of the Esthwaite Valley in the stunning Lake District. This homely apartment offers welcoming accommodation that's ideal for a couple on a romantic retreat or maybe a small family or group of walkers. The open-plan accommodation is conducive to spending time with your loved ones. With plenty to do from the doorstep, including cycling the picturesque narrow lanes or taking a stroll around the beautiful Esthwaite Lake, this charming apartment provides the perfect setting for an enjoyable Lake District break.
The village of Sawrey is situated two miles from Hawkshead down the eastern side of Esthwaite Water. Sawrey consists of two separate hamlets - Near Sawrey and Far Sawrey - both with a cluster of picturesque cottages, tea rooms and pubs.
Accommodation
All first floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Shared laundry.
Electric storage heaters with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer in shared laundry, TV with Freeview, DVD.
Fuel, power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Ample off road parking in shared courtyard.
Use of shared lawned garden.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome as of the 1st November 2020.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 3 mins walk.
Use of tumble dryer by 50p coin meter.
Logs can be purchased at the farm shop.
Mobile phone signal may be limited due to the location of the property.
Water from private supply, fed from freshwater lake.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking Graythwaite Adventure in advance.
Graythwaite fishery is free for all guests and equipment can be hired locally, a small fee is applicable to keep your catch, rod fishing license required.
Please Note: This property charges a £100.00 Good Housekeeping Bond.
Please Note: Esthwaite property is an independent company and no one has rights to be on the water or fish or swim without paying Esthwaite water fishery.
Nearby points of interest
- Esthwaite Water
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Lakes Aquarium
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (19)
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Paul
Has log burner but no fuel provided. Difficulty accessing wi fi code via e-mail with no wi-fi! Tv is via Fire stick which was lost when internet was lost. However this and one or two other issues were dealt promptly by the maintenance people. Excellent comms with Graythwaite Estate.
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Caroline
Location is beautiful and the apartment was warm. Several maintenance and housekeeping issues including thick cobwebs across the ceilings, large stain on the sofa, dirty bath mat, lights not working (bathroom mirror and oven hood) and no batteries in kitchen clock. Oven dials have worn away and are impossible to read, so cooking was challenging. A shame that nothing is provided for the fireplace - I would think it normal to provide matches and the first set of logs for guests, and we would have expected to buy any more than that. Similarly only 2 dishwasher tablets were provided which was disappointing as we didn't want to waste money buying an entire packet for 3 days. 4pm is too late to check in, especially as it was dark by 3.30 and there is no street lighting. Otherwise, we had a good stay and were glad to discover Beatrix Potter's village - but we would choose alternative accommodation in future.
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Kelly
Great space for children to play. Apartment was comfortable and had everything you'd need. Bathroom heating was on when we arrived, despite it being a heatwave! Also, it was a little stuffy as all the windows had been shut. Bathroom had some cobwebs and was a little tired, but overall we loved it and would stay again.