Snaptrip says
Poppy Cottage is a spacious and comfortable holiday rental in a beautiful, peaceful setting, ideal for exploring Lancaster and the Lake District. Guests have enjoyed the idyllic location, the friendly ponies at the garden fence, and the well-equipped kitchen. While some maintenance issues were noted, the owners were responsive and accommodating.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage received mixed feedback on cleanliness. Some guests found it spotless, while others reported issues with cleanliness, such as dog hairs and a need for a deeper clean in some areas. The score reflects a generally satisfactory level of cleanliness with room for improvement.
The location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquillity, with easy access to Lancaster and the Lake District. The presence of friendly ponies and the proximity to a garden centre and pub add to the charm. However, some guests noted difficulty walking to the pub due to a lack of footpaths.
Guests found the beds comfortable and the living spaces spacious and cosy, especially with the log burner. However, some guests mentioned issues with the shower temperature and pressure, and the need for additional seating in the living room for larger groups.
The cottage is well-equipped with books, games, and a contemporary layout. However, guests reported maintenance issues such as unreliable Wi-Fi, non-working light bulbs, and a lack of recycling facilities. The score reflects the need for attention to these facilities.
There is insufficient information regarding the provision of gifts or special touches by the owners to accurately score this category. No reviews mentioned gifts, so it cannot be confirmed whether such thoughtfulness is a consistent feature of the property.
About this property
Situated mostly over the ground floor, with just a double bedroom with an en-suite bath upstairs, this mid-terrace barn conversion is just a short distance from Lancaster near the River Lune. As well as the double upstairs, there are two bedrooms on the ground floor, with the option of being zipped into super king-size doubles, or unzipped into twin beds, plus a family bathroom. The open plan living space, where you can find the kitchen, dining area and sitting area, has a warming woodburner and wide double doors opening into the fenced, lawned garden, where you can enjoy dinner in the summer. There is lots to do nearby, including wonderful walks from the doorstep, making this lovely cottage a fabulous base for a family holiday or a getaway with friends. Note: This cottage is attached to Refs. 913176 and 913187, together they sleep 16.
The historic city of Lancaster, the county town of Lancashire, sits on edge of Morecambe Bay with the River Lune flowing through its centre. Lancaster retains many excellent examples of handsome Georgian architecture, and with its captivating medieval castle, Ashton Memorial, and four museums, its a promising place for those in search of tales of the past.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can twin on request), 1 x first floor double with basin and en-suite bath and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Shared external utility.
Oil central heating with woodburner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine in external utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair.
Ample off road parking.
Lockable bike storage.
Lawned garden plus shared paddock.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, £30 charge for the first dog and £20 for the second.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile, cafe 3 mins walk.
Lancaster Golf Club 5 mins walk.
Note: The utility and paddock are shared with other holiday cottages on site.
Please note there is a £150 Good Housekeeping Bond at this property.
Nearby points of interest
- Lancaster University
- Lancaster Castle
- Forest of Bowland
Reviews (70)
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Leanne
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John
However, the WiFi was terrible; the towels were hard; the shower leaked over the bathroom floor; there were no instructions (that we could find) inside the cottage about how to work the heating or dishwasher; and the directions and signage were not very good especially as we arrived in dark, rainy conditions. It was hard to see where the Golf Centre was and before reaching that, there was a sign for our cottages outside cottages that were nothing to do with ours, but they looked like they were the ones. So we parked behind them and found we were in the wrong place.
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Dhenis
Furnishing, curtains and decor outdated. No hairdryer Mold and dirt in and around toilet and windowsills of downstairs ensuite Toilet seats not secure..rather uncomfortable Had to clean around taps and plugs in both bedroom sinks... Also had to clean shower and bath plug holes areas...before use We really found this a terrible negative start to our break and did not expect this at all No microwavable dishes...and not working properly No instructions for cooker or microwave TV apps not accessible...were not able to use these...If they are not for general use, this needs to be stated