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Oak Cottage

Cottage & Vacation Rentals in Kendal, England

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From: €1,926 weekly Bedrooms 5 bedrooms Bathrooms 5 bathrooms Guests 10 guests

Holiday Rental Description

Holiday home
Oak Cottage is situated close to the village of Backbarrow just one mile from Newby Bridge in Cumbria. The cottage can sleep ten people in five double bedrooms all of which are en-suite. Also in the cottage is an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. Outside is off road parking for four cars and a private patio with hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Oak Cottage is a lovely base from which to explore this fabulous part of the country.

Accomodation Details
Over three floors. Five bedrooms with Smart TV: 2 x ground floor super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request, with a charge) with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground floor king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x second floor king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x second floor super king-size double(zip/link, can be twin on request) with en-suite shower, basin and WC. First floor basin and WC. First floor open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area with woodburner. First floor utility. Please note two of the bedrooms do not have en-suite but do have private bathrooms

Area
The small village of Backbarrow sits by the banks of the River Leven and the southern tip of Lake Windermere. The famous Haverthwaite Steam Railway runs close by the village between Haverthwaite and Lakeside. Enjoy magnificent views across Windermere and the surrounding fells, or visit the Aquarium of the Lakes, where the naturally themed habitats bring the history of the Lakes vividly to life.

Region
Impressive mountains, open fells and clear-water lakes, the Lake District has it all. From walking in the mountains to exhilarating watersports or just a gentle cruise on a steam-powered yacht, Cumbria is the perfect holiday destination.

Amenities
Bio-mass central heating with ground floor underfloor heating and woodburner. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 5 x Smart TVs with Freeview, Blu-ray, Bluetooth speaker, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Private enclosed patio with hot tub, furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 2 miles. Note: Fishing available on the estate tarn/lake at certain times of the year by prior arrangement with owner. Environmental license required. Note: Due to tarn/take on-site and hot tub, children must be supervised at all times. Note: There are also stone steps from the front door down to garden. Note: Max 10 guests and 1 infant. Sorry, no stag, hen, or similar parties. Check in and check out days are Fridays and Mondays only

Key Features

  • Garden
  • Jacuzzi
  • Parking
  • Great view

Holiday Rental Amenities

  • Cooker
  • Baby Cot
  • Dishwasher
  • Fishing
  • Fishing available
  • Fridge
  • Garden
  • Ground floor
  • High chair
  • Kettle
  • Linen provided
  • Log fire
  • Parking
  • Parking space
  • Towels provided
  • TV
  • Washing machine
  • Wifi
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Key Features
  • Garden
  • Jacuzzi
  • Parking
  • Great view

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Self-Catering Reviews

Mr Jeffery
September 2020
Great cottage ,hosts attentive but not intrusive we were extremely lucky with .... Great cottage ,hosts attentive but not intrusive we were extremely lucky with weather wall to wall sunshine would certainly revisit
Mr Jeffery, September 2020
August 2020
Fantastic location and accommodation, everything you could want.. Will certainly book again
Ms Mcneilly, August 2020
August 2020
We usually have a villa holiday abroad with all the family but decided before lockdown to stay in this country.. The lakes were amazing and as we are National trust card holders, we were able to book a number of outdoor activities. The weather was brilliant and everyone enjoyed our stay at Oak cottage.
Mrs Flanagan, August 2020
December 2019
Luxurious well equipped accommodation.. Stunning views. Any issues dealt with promptly by very helpful staff. Added little touches that made us feel welcome
Mr Sawle, December 2019
August 2019
We went as a party of ten & everyone of us loved the cottage & it’s location.. The facilities where really good especially with each bedroom having it’s own en-suite,the only negative was the kitchen.the cottage caters for ten people so we found the kitchen to be on the small side, but that saying it had all the appliances required & we would gladly return
Mr Turner, August 2019
June 2019
The cottage is absolutely stunning.. Beautifully furnished, spotlessly clean in a lovely area. Outside space great with lots of lovely furniture and a hot tub. Loved it.
Mrs Sadler, June 2019
May 2019
Immaculate property.. Well appointed. Great welcome. Gorgeous scenery - hot tub with a view. Would definitely book again.
Mrs Richardson, May 2019
May 2019
Fantastic weekend.. The cottage outweighed our expectations. Will definitely return.
Mrs Gregory, May 2019
April 2019
We have stopped in many houses for our Easter family holidays, which are now with Grandchildren.. Oak Cottage is up there with the best and a great location for access to South and West Lakes, easy access from the M6 too. With great weather we just enjoyed this excellent property and the hot tub for four days.
Ms Cookson
March 2019
We stayed here with work whilst doing an adventure weekend on Lake Windermere with Mere Mountains and it was perfect for us to all relax together! A lovely house which we all loved. The hot tub was a great addition and we all loved it after a long day on the lake!
Mrs Bibby
March 2019
The cottage was incredible and the attention to detail by the owners was exceptional..
Mr Connell
February 2019
Our large group of friends and family loved every minute of our stay at Oak Cottage, it was everything it promised to be and so much more.. Our booking with Sykes was straight-forward, our host was delightful and had ensured everything we needed was provided. This is a beautiful cottage in a wonderful location, carefully maintained and wonderfully presented. We loved every minute of our stay and will definitely be back! Thank you!
Peter K
October 2018
This is an exceptional cottage to stay if you are looking for a great place to stay in the lakes! Very close to Coniston. The cottages are well furnished, beautifully presented and the attention to detail is incredible! Our cottage had a hot tub, BBQ and outside dining area! 10 of us stayed and the space inside the cottage was great - 3 rooms were ensuite and 2 had separate bathrooms! The kitchen and living areas were spotlessly clean and spacious, the only moan for me was the pillows provided were a little uncomfortable! I would most certainly recommend staying here if you are in a large group! A brilliant experience!
Peter K
October 2018
The cottage provided sheer luxury in a complete 'get away from it all' environment..
Mr Saunders
October 2018
Amazing
Mrs Palmer
October 2018
Had a fantastic week in Oak Cottage.. As a group who have been going away together for 20 years,we decided this was the best cottage yet! Would highly recommend.
Dr Hudson
October 2018
The description and pictures on the Sykes website no not do it justice..
Mr Bentley
August 2018
Our weekend away was perfect, the host had thought of everything and it’s exceeded our expectations.. I look forward to a return stay there, every body loved it and we didn’t want to leave!
Mrs Howe
August 2018
We would have appreciated some BBQ equipment..
Mr Blackford
July 2018
Every thing about oak cottage was fantastic
Mr Blackford, July 2018
May 2018
We all had a fantastic holiday at Oak Cottage.. The house was incredible, the welcome hamper was very much appreciated and the whole experience made the all round 13 hour drive worthwhile. Oak Cottage is in a great location, the rooms are fantastic and the on site staff are really helpful. We would go back there in a heartbeat - the window seat (and it's incredible view) were particularly popular.
Mr Blackwell, May 2018
May 2018
A great 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom holiday house.. Just refurbished to a very high standard. Brilliant location. Excellent paved area outside with BBQ and hot tub and outside table and chairs. Lots of parking space. We had a great time.
gemworrall
April 2018
As a family of 10 over 3 generations we holiday annually in locations across the uk and have stayed in some beautiful accommodations but Oak cottage has been by far the best. Upon arrival we were blown away by the stunning views, warm welcome from Lynsey and the welcome hamper. The spacious open plan living, dining and kitchen area which is situated on the first floor gives stunning views over the valley, and was perfect for us as a family as we were able to engage with each other and keep an eye on the young children, whatever we were doing. The kitchen was well equipt with everything you need for your stay, the dining table comfortably seats 10 and the living area has 3 large sofas around a smart t.v and wood burner. The 5 bedrooms are split between the ground floor and second floor, 3 of these have on-suits with showers the other two bedrooms each have a bathroom across from it with a bath and shower, each bedroom has plenty of space and storage and is equipt with a smart t.v, hairdryer and plenty of towels. The 3 ground floor bedrooms also have outside access to either the court yard or the hot tub/ outside dining area, there are also flip flops and blankets supplied for outside use. also on the ground floor is a utility room with a washer and dryer, clothes rack, hover,iron and ironing board. There is plenty of parking around the property. Oak cottage was a beautiful place to spend the week with our family, it ticks all the boxes, so much so we have already booked for 2019.
Mr Pettit, May 2018
April 2018
Beautiful cottage with good views.. It is situated at the top of a hill so you need your car to get papers shopping etc. There are no windows in the downstairs bedrooms but they have doors leading onto the patio. I missed not being able to have some air coming into the room in the evening as it would not be safe to have the patio doors open all night. The kitchen was well stocked but if you were cooking for 10 people the one cooker may be a problem. On the whole I would recommend this cottage and we all enjoyed our stay.
longychops2015
March 2018
Have just completed a 3 night mini-break in Oak Cottage, and we are already planning our next trip! The quality of all finishes and attention to detail are second to none! The kitchen is beautiful, all bedrooms are a generous size, and nothing in this cottage disappoints. Although a Private Hot Tub is available, we unfortunately never got round to trying this out. (Next Time!) The views around the estate are truly a joy. I could go on and on..... An unexpected welcoming basket containing eggs,fresh bread,jam and biscuits, underlines the management here were prepared to go the extra mile to ensure we enjoyed our stay. (Oh, and not forgetting the Prosecco!) The onsite Manager, Lynsey, was most helpful and very welcoming. Can not wait to return, and would highly recommend!
Mrs Whalley, March 2018
March 2018
Fantastic facilities, a great location and excellent value for money Couldn’t have wished for more
PaulieG1980
March 2018
Following our arrival on Friday 02 March 2018 we realised that the hot tub had only just been turned on and so was not warm enough until the following day. This ended up being the least of our problems. Later on the Friday evening we experienced 4 power cuts resulting in us being sat in darkness on and off for over 2 hours. Following the power cut we were then without heating for our entire stay with only a wood burner and one electric heater to keep the whole place warm. The on site management only proved wood for the fire and offered no further help or assistance. Resulting families slept on air beds in the living room as this was the only place warm enough to sleep as the wood burner gave out Good heat. We complained to Sykes Cottages on a number of occasions but didn’t receive contact back until Monday 05th March. Terrible on both parts. Following our arrival Home, we then received further contact from Sykes saying the owners of Bigland Hall Cottage denied that we were without heating! This was completely shocking and we are now in a position where it’s our word against theirs. Oak Cottage is beautiful but absolutey ruined by its on site management. Would never return and feel very disappointed as the weekend was dampened by this and the way it was managed. Not a good experience. Would avoid Bigland Hall and also Sykes cottages for that matter.
JosiM88
March 2018
We visited Oak Cottage for a girls weekend away celebrating a 30th Birthday. We were welcomed by Lynsey who could not have been more helpful throughout our stay. The cottage is amazing, the photos don’t do it justice! As soon as we arrived we got straight into the hot tub with the complimentary prosecco admiring the stunning views. We are already deciding on the next excuse for a weekend away up there!
Mr Cornelius, March 2018
February 2018
This was just the most amazing place we have ever stayed in.. Beautiful and clean with contemporary furnishings. Lynsey, the owner was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.
Ms Oldrid, February 2018
November 2017
The cottage was immaculate in a fantastic location and the welcome basket was a lovely touch..
Mrs Moloney, November 2017
November 2017
Lynsey marsden the manager went out of her way to make us fell at home .. Lynsey and her staff did a frist class job well done everybody and a big thank you from the varden clan .
Mr Varden, November 2017
November 2017
We loved everything about the cottage and cannot find a single fault with our stay.. So many small extras such as bread, eggs, jam, milk, tea coffee where provided which just make us feel welcome and special. Really wonderful stay.
Miss Weidt, November 2017
September 2017
Absolutely fantastic! The host Lyndsey was wonderful with us and extremely helpful - would 100% book again!
Miss Hickson, September 2017
August 2017
The cottage was amazing.. It had everything that you could think of to enjoy your holiday. Lots of lovely little touches.
Mr Thomis, August 2017
July 2017
Oak Cottage was fantastic, even better than the photographs.. Sleeping ten it was just right for our family holiday.
Mrs Robertson, July 2017
April 2017
What a wonderful cottage.. Absolutely spotless inside and everything looked brand new. Any issues were dealt with efficiently by Lynsey who was very helpful and such a lovely lady. The hot tub is an absolute delight. Surrounded by beautiful countryside this is such a lovely location. Would highly recommend.
Mrs Halliday, April 2017
March 2017
Oak Cottage is simply superb, equipped for every need.. It has a beautiful location & views. We were celebrating a 50th Birthday, with 5 couples & this was just perfect. Didn't want to leave, felt so much at home & would go back at the drop of a hat. We may try some of the smaller properties next time.
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