The Curious Orange
ID: S371979
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 1
Snaptrip says
The Curious Orange in Windermere receives high praise for its peaceful atmosphere, cosy and comfortable interiors, and excellent location with easy access to local pubs and scenic walks. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, warm welcome, and thoughtful touches, although there are occasional mentions of parking challenges and a desire for an enclosed space for dogs.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the comfort and appeal of the property.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to local amenities, dog-friendly pubs, and beautiful walks. The scenic and convenient setting in Troutbeck, near Windermere, is a standout feature that guests frequently appreciate.
Numerous guests find the cottage to be a cosy retreat with a comfortable bed and a warm atmosphere, especially with the log burner. The comfort of the property is a recurring theme in the reviews.
The cottage is well-equipped with necessary facilities, including a kitchen and bathroom that guests find satisfactory. However, there are some comments about the need for more glasses, the parking area, and occasional maintenance issues like heating problems, which slightly affect the score.
Guests mention thoughtful gestures such as a welcoming cake, coffee, and the provision of dishwasher tablets. While these gifts are warmly received, it is important to note that such personal touches, though delightful, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Superb scenery and a sumptuous slate-built, traditional cottage in sought-after Troutbeck! The intriguing name of The Curious Orange is complemented by the array of indulgent and unexpected features that this jewel of a holiday home has to offer. A bespoke and romantic hideaway in the stunning surroundings of the gorgeously green Troutbeck Valley, this a place to sample the best of Lakeland and best of Lakelovers.
Troutbeck must be one of the most peaceful of the Lakeland valleys, and one of the prettiest. Winding lanes, dry-stone walls, and steep sloping fields characterise the local scenery, and the views from The Curious Orange are worthy of the fabulous interior, and spread out in all directions, a panorama of sublime countryside valley vistas!
Internally, you will find everything is set up just perfectly for a romantic holiday for two. Wooden beams in the open-plan living area, exposed feature walls and slate flag flooring are among the classic features attesting to the authenticity of your little home-from-home, while the pure sophistication of the designer kitchen blends perfectly with this old world charm.
Internal design here has been handled with a pleasingly idiosyncratic style that really indulges the senses. The zodiacal coloured lighting twinkling so charmingly in the luxurious shower room is one of many little touches that make a stay in The Curious Orange is really special.
No romantic country cottage break is quite complete without a cosy wood-burner to return to after your day's adventures, and this homely cottage has a lovely cast iron stove nestling beneath a traditional wooden lintel in the slate hearth. Upstairs the inviting bedroom is beautifully warm and inviting, and benefits from its own dressing-room, an idyllically restful and personal space for the two of you to fully unwind.
The outdoor possibilities here are endless, and afterwards the cosy welcome of The Mortal Man Inn, a walkers and locals favourite, is about 450 yards from your doorstep, so you can indulge yourselves as much as you like without worrying about the journey home!
The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
Accommodation
Over 2 floors.
1 x super king size bedroom, dressing room.
luxurious shower room with natural materials to floor and walls.
open plan lounge and designer kitchen.
Patio to the front.
Welcome pack and toiletries provided.
multifuel stove with firelighters and logs.
breathtaking surrounding views.
electric oven & induction hob.
microwave.
dishwasher.
fridge with freezer section.
washer / dryer.
nstant boiling water tap.
Wi-Fi.
private parking for 1 car.
bed linen and towels provided.
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- The World of Beatrix Potter
- Beatrix Potter Gallery, Hawkshead
- Hawkshead Grammar School Museum
- Lakes Aquarium
- Lakeland Motor Museum
- Lake District National Park
- Lake Windermere
- Esthwaite Water
- Lodore Falls
Reviews (29)
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Michelle
A little dark downstairs but can understand why with it being an old building also the drive very tight as others have mentioned,but again can understand why.
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Karen
The property was in a nice quiet location. A very good attention to detail and thoughtfulness was evident from thr design of thr kitchen area to the provision of rechargable torches. The only thing that wasn't perfect was the parking. We took our land rover and it was quite a struggle to enter and exit the driveway and park the car in the allocated parking space. No so much a criticism but rather a constraint of the site that might be worth mentioning to guests with larger cars. Other than that it's a lovely property, very clean, well maintained and a pleasure to stay in and the owners were very helpful in providing information and assistance when requested.
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Darrell
Size is smaller than our normal cottages, especially the kitchen area, but good use of the space was made by having an oven/microwave combo located under the stairs. The fridge was also under the stairs, however the freezer compartment was difficult to access. Made use of the included slow cooker. Frying pans could do with being replaced - Teflon going/gone. The smart TVs at the cottage are of the older generation and we could not get Netflix working on either, wifi connection on lounge tv constantly dropped out which was slightly annoying. Lovely super king size bed with nice bed linen and was very comfortable. Shower in the bathroom was good size with constant hot water. Weather was not our friend so was pleased the heating came on a couple of times even though it was July - airing cupboard was always warm and good place for drying our wet weather gear. Whist dogs are permitted at the cottage they are not allowed upstairs. Parking is at the bottom of a small hill and is shared with the adjoining cottage - turn your car around if you can so itâs ready to drive up the hill when leaving the property. The cottage is excellently located for exploring the surrounding Lake District area. Remember to plan your routes and allow extra time due to the narrower roads.10 minute drive to Windemere for a good supermarket and plenty of coffee shops. Similar to Ambleside - loads of sports equipment stores and restaurants. We had a very active week taking in Scafell Pike, Grizedale, Keswick, Rydal and Grasmere but the highlight was the Troutbeck Valley walk up to High Street, returning via Froswick and Ill Bell - a challenging 23k hike. We followed the route from a walk leaflet handed out at the Queens Head pub which along with the Mortal Man are both located very close to the cottage. Reservations are recommended for evening dining if youâre staying during peak season. Overall a great cottage in a great location. Thanks Rob for contacting us before and during our visit to make sure everything was OK.