Sustonica, the first global sustainability standard for holiday lets.
Our aim is to create lasting holiday memories and we intend to do so both responsibly and sustainably.
To deliver on this we've set out a number of environmental and social pledges which help to focus our efforts;
you can read more about them in our Impact Report.
This is why we've partnered with Sustonica, the first global certification for holiday lets,
to support our owners to be more sustainable.
The Sustonica certification focuses on four key areas: energy conservation, water conservation,
waste reduction and promoting inclusiveness. They are on a mission to become the most widely
recognised sustainability standard for holiday rentals and a catalyst to reduce emissions of holiday
lets and influence guests to reduce their own household consumption too.
Properties that display the Sustonica badge have successfully passed the criteria,
which align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council standards,
and their owner has made a commitment to look after our planet as well as you.
"We totally loved the cottage, great village and place was well equipped."
Reviewed by Roy4.7★Mar 2025
"I spent 1 month living in this property with my dog Merlin and it felt like home the moment I walked in."
The village is a great locations being close to town but having lovely walks from the doorstep. A perfect little house for our stay.
Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Jan 2025
"Fantastic wee cottage."
We really enjoyed our stay, despite the weather. Everything we needed was provided in the cottage.
Reviewed by Kay5.0★Jan 2025
"Stairs steep and narrow, bathroom tiny and whilst the shower was good it was a tight squeeze on/off toilet."
A larger than average person may struggle. Also, towels need to be more generous in size please. Parking on the narrow street outside is a bit of a lottery. Our main problem was the heating or rather the lack of it. The limited central heating, such as it was, did not materialise all weekend, so it was a chilly stay and yes, there was a log burner but who wants to faff about with that at 7am. Otherwise the cottage is fairly well equipped and in a lovely setting. Sofa and bed comfy. Tip, hold the switch down on the kettle for a few seconds otherwise it will keep flipping off and the lamp next to bookcase flickers when switching on and we also found that the front right gas ring does not stay lit. None of these small things particularly spoiled our stay but probably need checking.
Reviewed by Shirley4.4★Nov 2024
"The cottage was very nice great shower5min walk to the sea the pub was 2 doors ..."
The cottage was very nice great shower5min walk to the sea the pub was 2 doors away we did not use as the food was expencive nice nabours
Reviewed by Raymond5.0★Jul 2024
"We had a lovely weeks stay in Bardsea."
Cottage was spotless and had everything we needed. It is so cosy and felt like home . Great being next door but one to a lovely pub where we would go when we would get back from our days out. Would highly recommend .
Reviewed by Dawn5.0★May 2024
"Our 5th visit to this property."
.so clearly fab host Sarah doing something right.
New carpet...new cooker & new mattress since our last visit...that mattress is a dream to sleep on...so comfy.
Weather wasn't the best but it didn't matter because the cottage is super cosy.
Lovely neighbours who we now call friends.
Different walks every day... we plan to make this a staple yearly visit we love it so much
Thanks Sarah for everything...Neo & me x
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Apr 2024
"Lovely cottage in a great position to explore the south lakes."
I don’t usually recommend but this cottage warrants a recommendation.
Reviewed by David5.0★Mar 2024
"We loved this cottage."
Considering it was a last minute booking due to circumstances beyond our control we were completely satisfied with our accommodation.
The cottage is fully equipped , the owner has thought of everything to make a comfortable stay. The kitchen had everything needed to cook a meal as we didn't want to eat out each evening. I was glad that cleaning products were there to use during our stay as this has always been an issue when staying away from home.
The cottage is situated in a great locality near to a beautiful stretch of beach which is always what we look for in booking somewhere and having a pub within walking distance was a nice bonus plus some interesting places to visit. The gesture of welcome cookies and a card were thoughtful and lovely.
We all enjoyed the break away and I would gladly recommend this property to others and we hope to come back in the near future.
Thankyou :)
Reviewed by Jeni5.0★Oct 2023
"We had a really lovely stay at the cottage."
It was so welcoming and cosy and had everything we needed to feel at home.
The location was great, close to the beach for the dog and within a few minutes drive of Ulverston and other Lake District areas.
We will definitely visit again!
Reviewed by Harriet5.0★Oct 2023
"Lovely cottage in peaceful friendly village."
Everything we needed and more! Good base for exploring Lakes and Furness area. Woul love to return.
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Sep 2023
"I've previously shared this with the owner, with no response, but there is a significant indent in the bed."
How this has not been brought to their attention before is unbelievable as it was obvious even visually. When staying in a cottage, as a minimum is cleanliness and a comfortable bed, so on this basis I wouldn't stay again.
Reviewed by Deborah2.8★Jul 2023
"It's a great area with lots to explore without needing to drive into Lake District bottlenecks."
Beautiful and unspoiled. The cottage is fresh and clean and has one of the best equipped kitchens we have met, and a shady rose garden when it's too hot to go out.
Reviewed by Jane4.7★Jun 2023
"A lovely cottage with lots of storage to enable you to keep the cottage tidy while fully unpacking."
Lots of extra touches provided that are not listed on the website. (eg Hairdryer, washer). A good base for a walk to the beach and the pub 2 doors down seemed friendly without too much noise. The only negative was the request to strip the beds at the end of our stay, which I think would be difficult with a 9.30am leaving time. We would however not hesitate to return.
Reviewed by Clare4.4★May 2023
"Excellent base for the walking festival."
Quiet, clean & warm. Friendly locals & walkers’ portions at the Ship Inn
Reviewed by Sian5.0★Apr 2023
"We love coming here
Sarah is a fantastic host nothing is too much trouble."
Lovely welcome milk...biscuits & flowers
Cottage is comfy & cosy everything you need .excellent shower...lovely comfy beds & secure garden which my dog loves...already planning next years stay ..it will be 5th time here.
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Mar 2023
"Couple of issues which we left a note for the owner about."
Positive -advertise you have a washing machine
Negative - pub not dog friendly, which we know isn’t the owner of the cottage’s fault but was a deciding factor of booking a dog friendly cottage, next door but one from a pub during the Christmas/new year break.
Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Dec 2022
"Lovely cottage in a peaceful village."
Flowers and biscuits a welcome touch. Beds very comfortable and fantastic shower. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed by Maureen4.1★Nov 2022
"Excellent value for money."
Excellent facilities.
Very clean.
Very warm.
Great garden.
Beautiful village.
Great dog walking area from the door.
Wonderful bathroom with large walk in shower.
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Nov 2022
"The cottage was warm and comfortable, very clean with a lovely kitchen and bathroom and well equipped."
The area is lovely with plentiful, interesting walks from the door and within easy reach of nearby towns and areas of natural beauty.
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Nov 2022
"Sarah is a fantastic host
Our 3rd visit to this cottage & already booked to come back in March."
Cannot fault
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Sep 2022
"A lovely cottage in a great spot."
We would go back.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2022
"We had a fabulous holiday, cottage is comfortable, clean and well equipped!"
Fabulous friendly locals & pub
Had walks everyday from the cottage
Would definitely recommend to others and hopefully visit again. Thanks to Sarah who is the owner, welcome pack appreciated!
Reviewed by Sam5.0★Aug 2022
"3 School View was perfect for our holiday - exceptionally clean & with the most comfortable beds & bedding; every necessity (& luxury) had been provided for."
We were also really glad of the coded key safe outside, so that on returning individually every day we were confident we'd be able to get in. We're hoping to return next year, dependent upon availability of course!
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2022
"This cottage is perfection."
...Home from home (only wish it was our home) it was our 2nd visit here
The welcome milk..biscuits & flowers are a lovely personal touch.
Lovely comfy bed...fantastic shower...well equipped kitchen.
Garden totally secure for my dog.....cannot fault in any way.. my dog loved his 2 daily biscuits from next door neighbours who are lovely too....
We have already rebooked for sept this year & next march
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Jun 2022
"Great cottage, great location, great facilities and would highly recommend"
Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2022
"A very restful break in this thoughtfully renovated cottage with a comfortable double bed, excellent shower and conservatory with enclosed garden."
Bardsea is a quiet village within walking distance of Morecambe Bay and lovely walks up Birkrigg Common. Close to Ulverston for shops and restaurants and walking distance to the Buddhist Centre and temple with cafe and gift shop.
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Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Apr 2022
"A lovely relaxing cottage in a sleepy village, even though it is 2 doors away from the local pub."
Fabulous walks & beaches to be found within walking distance of the cottage. Ulverston is a great place to visit & buy anything you need or relax in the many eateries.
The cottage has been thoughtfully modernised to an extremely high standard with little heart shapes in the bespoke furniture! It's also got the most amazing walk in shower & delightfully comfortable beds.
We liked the fact that we had the additional conservatory room to relax in too.
Highly recommended!
Reviewed by Diane5.0★Mar 2022
"Cottage was great, very warm."
Shower is amazing! Dog friendly.
Great location, easy parking opposite cottage.
Will book again.
Reviewed by Candice5.0★Feb 2022
"Lovely cottage."
Has everything you need for a relaxing holiday and home base for discovering the Lake District.
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jan 2022
"I would absolutely stay at 3 School View again."
It was cozy and the kitchen was very well-equipped. Loved the shower and good storage and its perfect location while visiting family in the village.
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Dec 2021
"Cottage was fantastic."
..location could not be beaten...weather was fantastic
Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Sep 2021
"The owner (Sarah) is a lovely person who left tea/coffee, milk and biscuits to start us off."
Just what we needed after a nightmare journey involving traffic jams and diversions due to accidents. She also included a beautiful bunch of flowers. The cottage was immaculate and I have no reservations about recommending this property to anyone wanting a relaxing holiday
Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Aug 2021
"Lovely cottage, lovely village and a very welcoming pub just two doors away
Would definitely recommend."
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Jun 2021
"The cottage was fabulous and the owner obviously was a thoughtful person who gave it the [personal touches that made us feel so welcome."
Reviewed by Valerie5.0★May 2021
"The cottage and its location was perfect for us."
The owner clearly takes pride in ensuring that guests are made to feel welcome as soon as they walk through the door as a sense of homeliness is instantly created. Highly recommended.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2020
"Neighbours next door in number 4 noisy on occasions also dogs howling in the mornings"
Reviewed by Beverley3.8★Oct 2020
"Milk in the fridge on our arrival and tea, coffee and biscuits handy without having to shop or unpack , We had sunshine and a beautiful small garden to drink morning coffee and lunch in while recovering from our 300mile journey too."
Friday is not a good turnaround day on the M6!
Reviewed by Eunice5.0★Sep 2020
"Beautiful cottage in a very quiet village."
Only one pub and an ice cream shop within a short walk. The pub also does not allow dogs inside. Excellent base for touring the Lakes.
Reviewed by Gail4.4★Sep 2020
"Had a great week at school view."
Everything you could possibly need is in the cottage. Loved the shower, comfy bed. Great walks and the dog loved the beach. There’s a good chip shop and co op not to far in the car, along the coast rd.
would definitely go again.
Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2020
"A very homely property, tastefully furnished to a very high standard."
Equipped with all the necessary essentials to make your stay feel like home.
Would highly recommend the property to anyone looking to explore the lakes or the surrounding areas with plenty of great walks locally with the beach only five minutes away.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Aug 2020
"It was such a beautiful place!"
The pictures don’t do them justice!
Would benefit from a dishwasher. Overall amazing for everything especially for cleanliness. The host is also a very welcoming Person!
Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jul 2020
"Lovely bright, extremely clean cottage."
Has everything you could possibly need. Properly enclosed garden and front which is excellent for a dog. Has a fantastic shower that you just want to stay in. Great location for lots of walks and only few mins from the sea . Very very highly recommended.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Mar 2020
"Lovely cosy cottage well equipped with a great shower."
Perfect for us. Thank you.
Reviewed by Abi5.0★Dec 2019
"Great little cottage much bigger inside, bed very comfortable and splendid location."
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2019
"The cottage is of excellent quality and the owner makes it feel like a home from home with all the extra personal touches."
We found the experience through Sykes and the owner exceeded our expectations. The cottage is only 5 minutes from the beach which our dog loved and well located for a nice walk into Ulverston.
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Oct 2019
"The cottage feels like home from home."
Reviewed by Brenda5.0★Oct 2019
"This was a very comfortable cottage."
We had a lovely time. Near to all the places we wanted to go. We would recommend this cottage.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Sep 2019
"The cottage was immaculate and comfortable with a very pretty garden including a secluded eating area."
We were made to feel very welcome by the owner with a lovely card and vase of flowers, not forgetting the pint of milk in the fridge for the much needed cuppa on arrival. Everything you need for a stay was there including items for a dog's stay too. We loved the shower/bathroom, just like you'd have in a great hotel
A great base for exploring the Lake District
The only downside, which the owner can do nothing about is the thin internal walls between the cottages, particularly between this cottage and the one next to the pub. We had a lot of crashing and banging about from them at all hours. Good job we were out most of the day
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Aug 2019
"This cottage is excellently located for those attending events at Manjushri Meditation Centre."
It is also a good location for a holiday based around country walks and/or lake visits.
Very handy to be able to park right outside.
Reviewed by Vivienne5.0★Aug 2019
"Sykes is an unprofessional company when it comes to taking the needs of the holiday maker into account."
We made a major oversight/ mistake whilst on holiday and Sykes gave us no support from the demands of the owner. Sykes supported the owner 100% even to the extent of breaking their own terms and conditions.
Reviewed by Matthew4.1★Jun 2019
"It was like a 'home from home' setting."
Visited for personal reasons and the stay was wonderful.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jun 2019
"We were knocked out by this cottage."
The decor and layout are clever, the shower and kitchen wonderful and the general quality of furnishings excellent. We have been coming to the Lake District for 25+years and this is the cottage that we think is the outstanding one we've stayed in.
Bardsea is a great location for all of the Furness peninsula, and for much of the South Lakes. Windermere is about 25 minutes away, Coniston and Hawkhead nearer. The Ship Inn in the village is very welcoming. We spent most of our time walking from the village, either along the coast, over Birkrigg common or to Urswick. All the paths are well marked. Fortunately the weather was kind.
We will return here again.
Reviewed by Martin5.0★Mar 2019
"Very well presented cottage in a lovely village setting"
Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, kettle
TV and WiFi with good broadband speed
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available upon request
Roadside parking is available
Rear lawned garden and patio area with seating
One well-behaved pet welcome, one more may be considered upon request
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 miles and pub 0.1 miles
Note; Pets are not allowed on the furniture, in the bedrooms and are not to be left alone in the property
Note: There is a minimum night stay requirement at this property on three nights
The property
Ulverston 2 miles.
3 School View is a cosy terraced cottage situated in Bardsea, Cumbria.
Internally, the property has been decorated with your comfort in mind.
Boasting light walls, with touches of the countryside found throughout, including the stone wall features and exposed beams.
The property opens up to a spacious lounge area, with a sofa and armchair.
Relax and unwind in front of the TV, with the cosy woodburning stove to keep you warm during those chilly evenings.
Step through to the kitchen area, with its cream units and wooden worktops offering plenty of preparation space for some home cooking, with a lovely breakfast bar.
To the rear is a convenient conservatory area, which also acts as a dining area, with seating for four people to enjoy a family meal together.
Or use the room as a quiet space and take advantage of the large sofa and curl up with a good book.
Follow the steps to the first floor where you will find two bedrooms: one double and one single, with a separate family shower room, with all modern fixtures and fittings.
There is roadside parking directly outside the property.
To the rear of the property is an enclosed garden, with an extensive landscaped edges, full to bloom with beautiful flowers and plants and a spacious lawn.
To the back is a snug patio area, with seating - a lovely spot to enjoy a morning cup of tea and watch the sunrise.
With easy access into the town centre of Ulverston, you will not be short of things to do.
The town features the Laurel and Hardy Museum, the world's only museum dedicated to the famous comedy duo.
Everything you could ever want to know about these famous faces can be found inside - fans will love the collected memorabilia, including letters, photographs and personal items, as well as some furnishings.
A wonderful attraction for families to visit.
3 School View is an attraction for those historic enthusiasts.
Lake Windermere 10 miles; Coniston Water 11 miles.
Ulverston is a traditional market town built around a cobbled main street. It boasts a fine selection of independent shops, café’s, and pubs with open fires and real ales. There is an extensive selection of eating places to suit everyone, from fine dining to traditional pub food. Ulverston is also well known as a festival town, with events ranging from flags and walking to art and music festivals throughout the summer months and with the renowned Dickensian Christmas festival in late November. It is the birthplace of Stan Laurel and world record holder of the biggest foam pie fight in the world giving a glimpse into the fun community spirited little town. There are excellent walks around the town and beautiful countryside, with views of the southern Lake District and Morecambe Bay. Home to the deepest, widest and shortest canal, which makes for a lovely afternoon walk with a pub at the end and views over the bay. All of the attractions of the National Park are also easily reached. The Furness Coast boasts sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Nearby family attractions include the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Lakes Windermere and Coniston and popular Birkrigg Common, with its incredible panoramic views across Morecambe Bay.
