The first thing I did when we arrived was clean the dining table, as it there were crumbs over it! Overall, we enjoyed our stay. It's a lovely small cottage and comfy inside, and the beds are pretty comfortable too, thankfully! The kitchen could do with stocking up as there was no silver foil, kitchen roll or any disposables like that, except an almost empty washing up liquid and anti bac spray. I think for the price charged, I expect things like that to be available! The road outside was a bit of an issue at times, as trucks and tractors start going very noisily past at 5am!

Gorgeous rustic cottage, has everything you need at youre fingertips, comfy beds & the most perfect garden with stunning views. Second stay here & will keep returningtotally love the place. New clothes horsewashing line would be fab to air walking gear off

The cottage very quaint and full of character. Unfortunately it needs a through deep clean , I had to clean the bath before we used it , as plug was full of long black hair ! And the bath had hair in it and didnt feel very cleaned . Its a nice cottage and has lovely garden ,but needs a full redecoration as paintwork and walls are in dire need to be repainted ! The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was nice and hot overall it would be perfect if it wasnt looking so tired the road is literally outside the cottage which is very busy ,if you have dogs and small children you need to be ,aware and watch out for the traffic . Towels were provided which was nice ! And the cottage is nice and warm . A well stocked kitchen is lovely and all you needed was available . We did have a unfortunate wasp nest issue in the cuboard in the second bedroom which was quickly and professionally sorted via Sykes cottages they were brilliant t in sorting this out and the nest in the loft was removed the next days. Windermere and surrounding towns are lovely the lake cruise is a must , and also the ancient stone circles are not too be missed. We hd a pleasant stay despite the weather , Overall the cottage and its facilities are good its quaint and full of character. But as mentioned before ,needs a deep clean and a good lick of paint and not would be perfect . Cannot recommend styles cottages enough in resolving the wasp issue so well done

Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location. The road can be a bit busy in the mornings, so watch out when walking round to your car but in the evening and overnight there's nothing travelling by. The only negative I can say is that it could do with a bit of TLC like a coat of paint up the stairs and in the bathroom. I think a deep clean wouldn't go a miss either, as there were quite a few cobwebs around the cottage and the kitchen extractor fan looked clogged up with muck. Overall, I'd still book the same location again for another stop. Looking forward to returning.

The location of the cottage is fantastic, offering beautiful views of the lake. We enjoyed daily visits from wildlife, including rabbits, deer, and foxes. The property is close to many beautiful trails, and Ambleside, Grasmere, and Troutbeck are just a short drive away you can also choose to walk there. However, the access to the property is directly off the main road, which can be very dangerous due to the highspeed traffic passing by the cottage. This could be a concern for families with very young children. One significant downside for us was the cleanliness of the property. We noticed dusty blinds, mold in the bathroom, and peeling paintit really needs a thorough deep clean!

Location is excellent, ground's and view spectacular. The cottage was comfortable, bed we agreed was very comfy. Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The cottage just feels a bit tired inside, needs some TLC, a lick of paint. That's before a very busy summer season. It has potential to be an excellent place to stay but needs a lift.

We had a lovely stay. The only annoyance was people in the other cottage had parked in our allocated parking but once asked to move they did. However as they had two long cars it was difficult to then get out.

1 the stairs where I my opinion dangerous to narrow the lighting knocked o switch on you didn't know which light come on, the small light above the sofa when of give out a green light , which take is a emergency light which is annoying also for a country lane a lot of traffic goes up and down at night , lighting the cottage up. The bin men came 6 am Monday morning flashing light banging the gate bin which woke us and ou dog resulting having to get up. Over all the cottage was to small

A perfect traditional stone cottage in a great location. Easy access into the lakes and a well placed base for exploring from. The cottage is well equipped with high end decor and furnishings and the view from the garden is everything you'd want from the lake district. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this property.

Lovely space, very cosy with great views and brilliant access to nearby locations. The property had all the amenities needed and was warm with very comfy beds. Out only issue was with the lighting. Lights seemed to flicker a lot and some wouldn't even turn on including most lamps. Not the end of the world but something to consider for the future. Thank you for providing a lovely space for our little break.

A beautiful quaint little cottage in a stunning location. The cottage is so cosy and warm almost a little too warm!, and the views from the garden are spectacular! The garden is safe and secure for dogs and the three of us had a wonderful stay. The lights in the lounge do tend to flicker for a while when first put on which can be a bit annoying when youre trying to read, and you do need them on as its quite a dark room. As for the moans about the road, you neednt worry. Its only 16 paces from the car to the back gate and its easy to see if anythings coming. Its not too busy and not noisy. Any improvements? maybe a welcome pack, starter pack for the log burner and some spray and cloths for wiping down surfaces. A fantastic place, would definitely recommend!

We have just returned from a one week stay at Knotts Cottage. The property was lovely and clean on our arrival. The cottage is cosy and comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay. Great location for exploring the lakes. The property is on a main road but we did not find any problems with noise. You do have to walk on this road to get to the parking which is in front of the cottage but again we did not have any problems with this as traffic can be easily seen from both gates. Beds were lovely and comfy and the shower was hot!

This is a really interesting historical building and is very handy for the school, which we were opposite to. We were on a sailing course they run. There are some good features to the house, the bedrooms are nice and the bathroom is quite new. Downstairs is not well designed and needs sympathetic built in oak furniture and probably a modular sofa because it feels dark, and oppressive with the brown leather, black floors and small windows. Some lightbulbs were out. The freezer was inaccessible really, when coats were hung up, and needed a rethink. A more traditional dining area could really help. Its the wrong shape and takes up too much room. I found downstairs very grubby with black animal hair on everything. Didnt mind that too much but it is irritating. Theres no view whatsoever if you cant go out in the garden due to bad weather and that makes the place depressing. The weather was poor and the clothes dryer was broken which caused some irritation. A man came out to fix it but obviously he couldnt do it within the time of our stay. No logs were provided either and a fire would have been handy. My biggest concern was a feeling of vulnerability in the property. It was very close to the busy road, loud cars and passers by, at all hours, and despite the big back gate it seemed that bin men and gardeners just came in whenever they wanted to. I didnt like that and found it unnerving. Others have mentioned the parking too, and that was an issue too. There isnt really enough and the aggressive attitude of the neighbour about any perceived infringement of her space was another reason to feel vulnerable and edgy rather than relaxed. Im a country dweller so perhaps Im not used to the hustle and bustle, nor the aggressive territorial neighbours but I really think this a property worth about half whats being charged. Sorry. The house itself deserves better and could be lovely.

Lovely cottage and location with parking a big plus along with the lovely garden , really enjoyed our stay. The only negative was the student reunion in adjacent property..partying til 5am..luckily they were only there for the weekend.

Brilliant week ! Good location as usual for starting a number of walks. Great accom ..we've used this property andl uv it ! Parking was a nightmare on the friday. We came back to being blocked in! On our leaving day we ssked thd ladies to move their vehicle.which they advised that the information re parking was ..rubbish ! If in doubt please contact the agent before booking and be considerate of other site users !

The booking process with Heart of the Lakes was smooth and upon arrival the cittage was immaculate! It had everything we could possibly need to get through Christmas with a 2yr okd and 5yr old which is no mean feat. Everything was excellent quality and the beds were dreamy! We have stayed in the Lakes every Christmas for the last 15 years and Knotts Cottage was by far the best we have stayed in, thank you!

My only concern was the access and how dangerous it was to navigate the road especially when moving my belongings in and out. Many drivers did not adhere to the 30 mph speed limit. I arrived in the dark as I had to navigate a detour and it was raining so moving my belongings was a challenge. On a positive, the bed was one of the most comfortable I had ever slept in I did love the cottage

The cottage was exactly as described and just what we wanted . We parked as instructed off the road literally next to the cottage . The cottage was welcoming ,warm , clean , cosy and inviting . The bedrooms were lovely with plenty of storage , the bathroom very spacious . We had everything we needed to get our holiday started . The information about the cottage was clear . The recommendations for walking ,pubs,eating out were all to hand. The flooring was ideal for anybody with a dog and walking boots. All in all ideal for a day spent walking and enjoying the fabulous scenery , to return to a much needed hot bath , cosy fire and good food . John & Jo and Baileymou x

Pleasant cosy little cottage must admit that finding the right door was not as easy as you would think, possibly the instructions could be a little more explicit, and the fact that there are 2 buttons to press to open the key safe could be added. The fact that the freezer is tucked in a cupboard under the stairs was interesting. The main problem we had is that the garden is not dog secure as there are loose and rotting stays and they do not go to the ground so a small dog, such as ours, can get into the next garden, which was OK as there was nobody next door but if you have another dog this could be a problem. Lastly the bathroom window is clear and the blind has definitely seen better days and as the toilet is next to the window this could be embarrassing to say the least. These are all minor thing s as on the whole it was a great little cottage and we enjoyed the break.

We loved Knott's cottage. This was our first visit to the lake District and our first holiday with our German shepherd, we had a fantastic time. The cottage was everything that the description said except maybe the stairs, they are incredibly steep! The view from the well kept garden is glorious. Everything we needed for a comfortable stay was provided and we appreciated the quality of everything. Thank you. Please accept our apologies for accidentally breaking a mug. Our German shepherd has a strong tail and managed to knock it off the low coffee table. A lesson we quickly learnt. Minor niggles. Dripping kitchen tap, out of date walk maps, lack of suggested easy walks we are OAPs. No mastic on shower screen to wall, therefore water seepage, heating on 247 as old thermostat not updated to new boiler. Husband retired heating engineer.

We loved our stay in this very unique cottage but the draw back was the very busy noisy road. We fortunately didn't have children but we did have our dog and the road we needed to walk to get to our car was very busy. Also the information regards how far to Windermere was incorrect it was very much further and although we would have walked it there where few paths so the roads with a dog would be for us dangerous not recommended.

This cottage is in a great location within half a mile walk to Windermere town. There is parking on site and a small garden with a low fence to separate from the neighbouring property with whom you share a wall. The garden is beautifully kept and offers great views of the lake and opposite shore. Inside the kitchen provides everything you might need and the living room and bedrooms are very comfortable with a log burner one night of logs provided, you would need to bringbuy more for a longer stay. Really enjoyed the accommodation and would come back

One of wall light switches sticking and was Awkward to switch off , other than that had a lovely holiday

A wonderful cottage with amazing views across Windermere towards the Coniston fells and the Langdales. The cottage itself was very cosy with a rustic charm and the garden area and patio were perfect for eating outside on the sunny days. Easy access for shorter walks up onto the fells behind and in the car over to Patterdale or via Ambleside to further afield. A beautiful place definitely worth returning to. Suited our tastes perfectly.

Wonderful little place. Fantastic views from the garden. We will definitely be booking again.

Sadly on arrival we found both single beds to have dirty marks and staining on the sheets. Clean ones were brought to the cottage the following day, however we had to the change the sheets ourselves as no housekeeping staff were available. Furthermore the bathroom sink had long hair around the tap and in the sink bowl. Heart of the Lakes were informed of this but no one contacted us to reclean the bathroom. Finally to top off our arrival we were met with a beautiful vase of dead daffodils. This cottage is a lovely property but really requires a thorough deep clean. We enjoyed our week in the Lake District but disappointed by the lack of follow up from the management company.

We had a lovely three night stay at Knotts Cottage just after Christmas. The accommodation is very cosy and full of period features. Everything we needed was there. The location was great just a few minutes drive into town and well placed for touring the area. It is right on the road as others have mentioned, but noise wasn't an issue for us. Yes you do have to be careful walking from the front door to your car especially with children but you can see far ahead if anyhing is coming up the road. The view from the garden is beautiful and much better than the pictures. All in all we were very happy. Only one little suggestion is that they print out the instructions for the central heating timer as we couldn't work out how to change the timestemperature.

From the moment we turned the key I was like an excited child. The cottage was beautiful and magical. Clean and tidy and everything you could need. The garden views are stunning. We have enjoyed our stay here so much. Explored windermere, ambelside, dungeons ghyll, slaters bridge and so much more. The property is beautiful and so glad we booked the week rather than the 4 nights originally planned. Coming home to put the log burner on and to have a lovely soak in the beautiful bathroom was delightful. We will be sad to leave and hope to return next year. Thank you for a beautiful break, it's been one to treasure. x

It's a lovely little cottage but there were a number of niggles about the information provided. Firstly, the location is NOT in Troutbeck. We thought we were booking in the village of Troutbeck but it's about a 7 minute drive away. Secondly, IT IS RIGHT ON THE MAIN ROAD, ALMOST IN THE ROAD. The information does say that it's on the road and that you have to walk along it to get to the front door but this doesn't prepare you!! You park in the farm yard area then exit onto the road through one gate then walk about 20 yards to the next gate. It's quite dangerous and I would not want to be doing this with young children and wasn't very comfortable with our dog. It's really cosy and comfortable not for the tall or claustrophobic and for such a small property, very well appointed. The garden was nice with great views. Glad there was a tall gate to lock away the road but it rattled loudly every time a vehicle went past. Really shamefully over priced like all of the properties since covid. With all of that in mind, as long as you're prepared for these things, please don't be put off!

We found the living area downstairs rather dark and gloomy, not helped by one of the wall lights not working. The views from the garden were beautiful but from the cottage we looked out over the busy and sometimes noisy road outside. Other than that it was warm, mostly comfortable and had the basics for a good stay for two people plus a dog who also liked the garden. The location is really good and we enjoyed our time overall. Thank you for the walk leaflets and in particular the book of Dog Walks and Tea Rooms which was really excellent and proved a huge success.

Not a moan but I recommend a non slip mat be put in the bathroom when using the shower.

The cottage is lovely but we all agreed ,the mattresses need replacingnot very comfortable. The view from the garden was amazing.Nice little cottage,in a good location and great pubs walks nearby.

Beautiful cottage! Had all we needed for our first stay in the Lake District. Comfortable and very well equipped, well maintained garden with lovely views. Great that we could bring the dog! We'll be back...

Comfortable cottage, good location and views

The view from the garden was even better than expected on the pictures. When we got to the accommodation there was no travel cot which we had asked for in advance and we had no towels. It didn't state on the booking that we had to bring our own towels. However both issues were rectified within the hour of us arriving by the Sykes team.