Guests say
Poppy Cottage is a spacious and comfortable holiday rental in a beautiful, peaceful setting, ideal for exploring Lancaster and the Lake District. Guests have enjoyed the idyllic location, the friendly ponies at the garden fence, and the well-equipped kitchen. While some maintenance issues were noted, the cottage's charm and the owners' responsiveness to issues have been appreciated.
The cleanliness of Poppy Cottage has received mixed feedback. Some guests found the property spotless and well-maintained, while others reported issues with cleanliness, such as dog hairs and the need for a deeper clean in certain areas. The owners' responsiveness to cleanliness concerns has been noted.
The location of Poppy Cottage is highly praised for its beautiful and peaceful setting, with easy access to Lancaster and the Lake District. The presence of friendly ponies and proximity to a garden centre and family pub add to the appeal, although some guests noted the lack of a footpath to the nearby pub.
Guests have found Poppy Cottage to be spacious and comfortable, with contemporary decor and a cosy wood burner. However, some guests mentioned issues with the shower temperature and bed quality, suggesting room for improvement in overall comfort.
The facilities at Poppy Cottage are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and ample space. However, maintenance issues such as unreliable Wi-Fi, heating problems, and the need for appliance repairs have been highlighted, affecting the overall experience.
There is insufficient information regarding the presence of welcome gifts or additional thoughtful touches provided by the owners. As such, it is not possible to accurately assess the thoughtfulness category, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Situated mostly over the ground floor, with just a double bedroom with an en-suite bath upstairs, this mid-terrace barn conversion is just a short distance from Lancaster near the River Lune. As well as the double upstairs, there are two bedrooms on the ground floor, with the option of being zipped into super king-size doubles, or unzipped into twin beds, plus a family bathroom. The open plan living space, where you can find the kitchen, dining area and sitting area, has a warming woodburner and wide double doors opening into the fenced, lawned garden, where you can enjoy dinner in the summer. There is lots to do nearby, including wonderful walks from the doorstep, making this lovely cottage a fabulous base for a family holiday or a getaway with friends. Note: This cottage is attached to Refs. 913176 and 913187, together they sleep 16.
The historic city of Lancaster, the county town of Lancashire, sits on edge of Morecambe Bay with the River Lune flowing through its centre. Lancaster retains many excellent examples of handsome Georgian architecture, and with its captivating medieval castle, Ashton Memorial, and four museums, its a promising place for those in search of tales of the past.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can twin on request), 1 x first floor double with basin and en-suite bath and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Shared external utility.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Lawned garden plus shared paddock.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, £30 charge for the first dog and £20 for the second.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile, cafe 3 mins walk.
Lancaster Golf Club 5 mins walk.
Note: The utility and paddock are shared with other holiday cottages on site.
Please note there is a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond at this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Lancaster University
- Lancaster Castle
- Forest of Bowland
Reviews (72)
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Stephen
Good modern facilities with spacious main room and 3good sized bedrooms.
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Hilary
It was clean and plenty of space. There was an undercounter freezer and separate fridge, and fairly well equipped kitchen. 2 tea towels provided, a small amount of washing up liquid, hand wash etc, definitely enough for what was needed. The beds were comfortable ( we didn't use them all). The owners responded quickly when contacted and were friendly and addressed our concerns. It was great as it was close to the estuary, so lots of nearby coastal walks. (If going in June watch out for the horseflies on walks) The property had a couple of minor maintenance issues, one which we bought to the owners attention at the time. The kitchen fitting was a little off, but nothing that affected us being able to use the facilities. One odd thing is that to use the washing machine you have to walk outside around the side of the property's and its in an outdoor shed. It was muddy to get to, but once inside it was clean and everything worked well. Overall happy with stay.
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Leanne
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