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A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village

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Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

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Ulverston, England
  • Popular LocationSouth Lakes Safari Zoo7 min drive
  • Popular LocationConishead Priory10 min drive
  • Popular LocationManjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre10 min drive
  • AirportManchester (MAN)117 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 8
Bathroom 1
    Bathtub/shower combo
Bathroom 2
    No shower or bathtub

Room options

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About the area

Ulverston

On waterfront.You'll find Lake Cruises and Bardsea Country Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. South Lakes Safari Zoo and Laurel and Hardy Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Lake Cruises - 4 min drive
  • South Lakes Safari Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Laurel and Hardy Museum - 8 min drive
  • Conishead Priory - 10 min drive
  • Manjushri Kadampa Meditation Centre - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Ulverston Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Farmers Arms - 8 min drive
  • Roy's Ices - 6 min drive
  • Devonshire Arms - 6 min drive
  • Maki Restaurant - 5 min drive
  • The Old Farm House - 8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village

Situated in a quieter part of the Lake District with easy access to the south and western Lakes and Solway Coast, this cottage is an ideal family holiday cottage at any time of year with a garden for relaxing in on sunny days and a cosy open fire for winter evenings.
The picturesque village of Great Urswick is awash with history from the hill fort to the ancient village church. The village tarn provides the perfect place for lazy days spent picnicking or fishing. Walks over Birkrigg common are accessible from the village and will reward you with panoramic views over the Furness Peninsula, Morecombe Bay and the fells of the nearby Lake District. Just three miles from the village is the traditional market town of Ulverston, famed for its diverse range of festivals throughout the year. The pretty cobbled streets are littered with specialist shops, cosy pubs, traditional markets and cultured hotspots. South Lakes Wild Animal Park is only a short drive from Oronsay, here you can hand feed giraffes and walk amongst wallabies, kangaroos and lemurs.

Oronsay has been delightfully refurbished, blending modern design with the irreplaceable charm of old exposed beams, pretty latched doors and traditional fireplaces. Cosy nights can be spent dining in front of the open fire or in the warmer months enjoy a glass of wine alfresco in the quaint garden.

Property manager

Rachel Hunter

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Family Holiday Cottage Lots Character Idyllic Village
Beautiful Family Holiday Lots Character Idyllic Village
Beautiful Family Holiday Cottage Lots Character Idyllic Village
Beautiful Family Holiday Cottage Lots Character Idyllic Village
Beautiful Family Holiday Lots Character Idyllic Village

A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
This cottage is perfect for a relaxing break or holiday close to the Lakes. Very well maintained with a private and pretty garden. Linen and bedding are a bit tired, perhaps the owners would consider renewing them at some point. Although toilet rolls and handwash were supposed to be supplied, there was none, which we assumed was an oversight. However, I would recommend this accommodation and I would stay tere again if I needed to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Laura J., Nottingham

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don't stay here
Communication with the host was problematic, frustrating & frankly futile. The host was disorganised, seemingly confusing our booking with another prior to our arrival and failed to update me as promised prior to our arrival. But the biggest issue was that the property was not cleaned prior to our arrival after the last guests left the same day we arrived. You can't contact anyone there as there is no phone signal but the cleaning company arrived the day after we did. I was told by the host the error was the cleaning company's, but it was the hosts response which has been appalling. She acknowledged it was a mistake and that it had happened before and offered to pay compensation to remedy this. Despite this promise she has failed to do so. I would not recommend this place because of our experience, nor would I recommend Vrbo who have been worse than useless in trying to resolve this matter. Both parties lack any integrity and neither care in the slightest about the customer's experience. I will never use Vrbo again, read the reviews out there before booking with them.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grant S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
When presented cottage in Urswick. Lovely cottage in lovely village by Urswick tarn. Ideal basis to explore south lakes. Excellent communications by Rachel. Will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage at the door to the lakes
Lovely cottage with easy access to the lakes. Great host and really easy booking process and communication throughout. Really helpful when having to change the dates for our stay too! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Lovely cottage in a good location. Rachel was extremely helpful and sent lots of advice about local places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Calum M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quaint cottage
Lovely experience from start to finish
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Lovely family getaway
Easy access, lovely peaceful location, well equipped cottage. Lovely place for a family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shaun T.

Excellent, great location
A lovely cottage in a great location. Our group of 8 loves it. The house was clean, tidy and very spacious. Owners very helpful throughout booking. The 2 local pubs are fantastic and the locals very welcoming . Thanks for having us Shaun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K., POCKLINGTON

Lovely well-equipped cottage
This is a really lovely cottage with the best-equipped kitchen I've seen in a rental place! It was lovely and clean and any problems that arose were quickly dealt with by the owner who swiftly responded via text. It's an old cottage so there are a few little things that are a bit quirky (for example, the old doors and latches can be tricky to get the hang of) but they just lead to its charm and it's been modernised exceptionally well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a quiet getaway that is ideally situated for exploring the Southern Lakes. We were attending a Buddhist Festival at the nearby Temple and it was just perfect for us!

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

cosy cottage in delightful location
We found the cottage to be well equipped, and situated in the heart of a lovely Lakes village location. It also happens to be a stone's throw ( well, not quite - 3.5 miles !) from the Manjushri Buddhist temple which we were attending for their spring festival. We hope to be back again soon. Also, many thanks for the extensive information pack giving details about the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018