Derwentwater

• “Have been to this particular cottage on numerous occasions i feel it now needs a little updating never the less we are back there again in March.”

Mr Stott, Chorley, December 2018

• “We had a couple of issues but they were not Sykes related - whilst we wouldn't stay in this cottage again, we wouldn't hesitate to use Sykes in future.”

Mr Willis, Bletchley, October 2018

• “This is a wonderful little cottage in a super location in the Lake District. There are a number of cottages/apartments on this site at Esthwaite Farm and we have stayed in a number of them over the years. My only criticism is that whilst the cottage was clean on arrival, no-one appears to check that things like roller blinds are in working order. Outside lights were also not working, and it is pretty dark here at night, particularly in Autumn/Winter. That said, it is a fabulous location if you want to get away from it all, and we would certainly stay there again.”

Mrs Hodgkinson, Mold, October 2018

• “Nothing”

Mrs Mullington, Rochdale, September 2018

• “A nice spacious cottage with fairly large dining room and patio area with tables and chair to rest/eat outside and splendid views across the valley and lakeside. Great walks everywhere and two close pubs to eat at Tower Arms and Cuckoobrow. Bedrooms reasonable size with space for luggage etc and facilities on site for washing etc if required. Good parking and nice location close to hawks head for shopping and eating. A great stay.”

Prof Allen, Chorley, July 2018

• “Tranquil and beautiful setting.”

Miss Bearton, Bradford, May 2018

• “Been staying at Esthwaite for a few years now, lovely area and lots of space around the cottages. Will be back.”

Mrs Matthews, Montgomeryshire, April 2018

• “We thoroughly enjoyed this cosy cottage. One possible problem maybe when it snows the steep drive access may be a problem., salt /gravel would help.”

Mr Nichols, Darlington, February 2018

• “Quiet location, good heating system and shower, comfy bed, ideal location for walkers. Great heating for drying out wet walking gear, a must in the lakes. a couple of issues, with a dodgy kitchen tap which went totally kaput the night before we left and was reported as soon as possible next morning. window blind in kitchen also needed attention if you are a short person difficult to put up and down. hopefully manager/ owner will address. i have stayed at this property many times in past with previous owner/ manager and have always enjoyed the quietness of the place, this is the first time i've stayed peak season which is why the value for money is reduced .”

Ms Singleton, Egremont, January 2018

• “This is our 4th time here we have also stayed in Windermere cottage, we love it here , the walking is lovely and close to Hawkshead. We hope to come back soon”

Mrs Dodds, Lytham St. Annes, February 2017

• “Excellent location - cottage good size. With all facilities needed. The front room is is need of the ceiling skimming as the plaster boards are evident and make it very tatty feeling. Rest of property is in good repair”

Mr Drake, Milnrow, January 2017

• “We stayed in Derwentwater. The radiator in the hall is stained and rusty in parts. kitchen cabinets are starting to peel at the bottom - generally looking very tired. There is a gap at the bottom of the French windows but maybe these are gradually being replaced as some of the windows have been? there were a few things missing from the kitchen, scissors, breadboard, tongs but appreciate that these may have been supplied previously. The caretaker was most helpful in supplying the missing articles. I would like to see some sort of recycling facility especially for bottles/cans. As this is a two bedroomed cottage, I was surprised at the lack of dishwasher and also the lounge would be cramped with four adults with the current seating arrangements. Having said this we love the location and our dog especially loves the field and lake.”

Mrs Lee, Stockport, March 2018