Reviews for Dove Cottage | Upfront Reviews

Fantastic stay

Review submitted on Fri, 18 Apr 2025

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We loved staying in Dove Cottage (family of 4). Secluded but easy to get places. Comfortable with everything we needed. Good size rooms and a lovely view from the hot tub. Would recommend.
Would also recommend the archery/axe throwing and clay pigeon shooting activities on the estate- we had a great time!

Where did you hear about us?
Online

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
Yes

Rebecca from Harpenden stayed at Dove Cottage for 4 nights in April 2025

Beautiful location

Review submitted on Sat, 12 Apr 2025

4.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

3.0

lovely cottage, but some issues. Lack of saucepans with lids, and no lid for frying pan. Fridge froze all our food, despite being on lowest setting. Cottages was very cold when we arrived, with no kindling or newspaper to help light log stove.
Found a used towel in bathroom and a soiled toilet which were apparently left by some workmen in the days before we arrived.
2nd bedroom very small, barely a double.
But we liked the terrace with lovely view over the estate parkland and the nice walks down to lake Windermere.
Track from the public road is very rough and potholed, needs repairing.

Where did you hear about us?
Internet

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

STEVEN from Stowmarket stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in March 2025

Delightful

Review submitted on Sat, 23 Nov 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We stayed at Dove Cottage for my 40th birthday. We had six nights booked.
All I can say is that is is absolutely delightful and so cozy. The views are stunning! The sunrise was something else
We’ll be returning in the future.

Where did you hear about us?
Friends

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Rosie from Morpeth stayed at Dove Cottage for 6 nights in November 2024

Lovely place to hide away for a few days

Review submitted on Tue, 17 Sep 2024

4.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

4.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

4.0

Stayed for a week, and had a really nice stay overall. We were 4 adults, a baby and a dog, and there was plenty of room for us (even though the photos make it look much smaller). Kitchen is big and well equipped and beds were comfy with good quality linen. Great supply of logs for the fire and for the wood-fired hot tub, all of which kept us toasty. Customer service were responsive, though could have done with more toilet rolls, since we quickly ran out and the on-site shop wasn't open during our stay and the nearest shop is a decent drive away. The only substantial criticism was that there was damp in the top bedroom (quickly cleaned up on request), but the underlying problem in the wood shed is obvious, and needs fixing. In addition, the carpets and sofas could do with a bit of a clean. Not filthy by any stretch - just a bit grubby. I'm sure this will have been fixed by the time someone read this. I would certainly come back, however, as it's a stunning place to be, and has incredible views over the estate.

Where did you hear about us?
The Lap Ultra

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Steven from London stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in September 2024

My happy place

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Jul 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

My 5th return to the Graythwaite estate in recent years. The views from Dove Cottage were epic. The cottage was.clean & tidy, the welcome hamper a real treat. Do go if you want views, peace and quiet and tranquility. Don’t go if you want a pub less than 3 miles away

Where did you hear about us?
Returning visitor

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Helen from Basingstoke stayed at Dove Cottage for 8 nights in June 2024

Best property at Graythwaite

Review submitted on Sun, 02 Jun 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We’ve stayed at Graythwaite many times over the years since our children were toddlers, now all in their 30s with their own children. We were here across six properties to celebrate a 70th birthday and have had a wonderful time.
Dove Cottage is our favourite as it’s quiet and with stunning views across the estate. Very comfortable beds and good shower/bath, we would definitely book this one again.
We have had great weather at the end of the week, and the little patio is a lovely sun trap, with beautiful walks through the estate and fields. The hot tub defeated us as the fire needs to burn for hours before it would reach temperature, but the log burner was easy and nice to have when the weather was very wet, although the heating is very good.
Thank you for a lovely holiday, charming helpful people at the estate offices, and a lovely welcome pack too.

Where did you hear about us?
Have stayed here over last 25 years

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Nicola from Ifold stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in May 2024

Cosy cottage in a beautiful setting

Review submitted on Thu, 09 May 2024

4.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Condition

3.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

4.0

We very much enjoyed our stay and loved the estate and access to swimming pool (although it didn’t look like it had been cleaned when we went first thing on a Thursday). The beds, bedding etc were very clean and comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. However, the furnishing, carpets etc could do with upgrading as they are quite worn and in some cases stained. Allow plenty of time to fill and heat the hot tub when you first arrive - it takes quite a long time but is definitely worth it! Disappointed that the shop wasn’t open even though the sign said it should have been and would have been nice to have seen someone from the estate team at some point. Playground could do with a bit of an upgrade (one swing was broken - challenging when you have two kids!) but the gardens and environment are stunning and location is great. We would definitely recommend and plan to return - just be good if some of the points we’ve flagged could be addressed.

Where did you hear about us?
Via visit lakes website

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Tom from Lincoln stayed at Dove Cottage for 5 nights in April 2024

Perfect romantic retreat

Review submitted on Wed, 10 Apr 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

A perfect cottage set amidst the rolling fells of the magnificent Graythwaite estate. Nothing beats sitting in the wood-fired hot tub under the stars after a day of walking around the stunning Windermere Lake. The cottage was well equipped, the beds comfortable and had everything we needed.

Where did you hear about us?
Your website

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Vanessa from stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in March 2024

Review

Review submitted on Thu, 21 Mar 2024

3.8

out of 5

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

3.0

Location

5.0

Value

3.0

Customer
Service

4.0

Hairdryer, washing up liquid, scourer and cloth provided. Dishwasher and washing machine in the cottage. Beds are really comfy and no noise from outside. Truely relaxing stay. What I would say is take some matches and firelighters with you. If you are not used to lighting log fires these will come in handy, although a welcome bag with firelighters, jam, tea bags, biscuits are waiting for you. The bath needs attention on the draining side, but shower is powerful. Towels are provided. Hot tub is lovely under the stars on a clear night. Log house at the back of the property is sufficiently supplied with logs. Tap with hose attached to fill up the hot tub. Rabbits and pheasants galore. Our dog loved the freedom of running around the estate

Where did you hear about us?
Partner booked this for us

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Guest from SALFORD stayed at Dove Cottage for 4 nights in March 2024

Beautiful location but disappointing standard of accomodation

Review submitted on Mon, 26 Feb 2024

3.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Condition

1.0

Location

5.0

Value

2.0

Customer
Service

4.0

We spent Christmas week in Dove Cottage and were happy to pay a premium to be in a top-end place in a beautiful setting. We had a lovely Christmas holiday, enjoyed the peace, the views, and use of the pool, which is a great facility. However, for the price we paid, we were very disappointed by the standard of the accommodation, which, overall, felt very old and shabby.

- chipped, marked and peeling paintwork on walls
- gaps between skirting boards and frayed carpet/ flooring
- wallpaper peeling off the ceiling
- v low grade carpet- like student halls
- mould in the bathroom
- mould/ condensation around windows
- used towels and tissues found in drawer under bed
- polyfillered holes in the wall
- broken lamp in sitting room

Where did you hear about us?
Heart of the Lakes

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Sophie from Macclesfield stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in December 2023

Wonderful location

Review submitted on Sat, 24 Feb 2024

4.7

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

From first booking the cottage the service was excellent. Plenty of information was sent ahead of the stay, even the directions to the cottage made it very easy to find. The location is wonderful, so peaceful and relaxing with a beautiful view. The cottage has everything you need and was warm and cosy and there are plenty of walks around to keep an active border collie entertained. We have stayed a number of times in Graythwaite properties and we have never been disappointed.

Where did you hear about us?
Returning customer

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Guest from Worksop stayed at Dove Cottage for 4 nights in February 2024

The perfect romantic getaway

Review submitted on Mon, 15 Jan 2024

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

My boyfriend and I were celebrating our 5th year anniversary and we picked Dove Cottage on the Graythwaite estate for our romantic getaway. It was the perfect retreat - stunning views and a lovely cottage that suited our needs. The hot tub was filled for our arrival and we were lucky to be able to see the Milky Way in all it's splendour stretched out above. us! Magical and would recommend this cottage to anyone.

Where did you hear about us?
From a friend

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Vanessa from stayed at Dove Cottage for 2 nights in January 2024

Good stay but some maintenance issues need addressing

Review submitted on Fri, 04 Aug 2023

3.5

out of 5

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Condition

2.0

Location

4.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We enjoyed our family visit to the Lake District. There’s loads to do and despite less than ideal summer weather we had a great time exploring the lakes and had some lovely family days out. Dove cottage was a good central base. The shop and pool on site were great additions especially as the location is quite remote.

We were disappointed by the state of cleanliness and general maintenance of Dove cottage itself. This was raised with the estate office soon after we arrived and they addressed this to our satisfaction. I was impressed by their responsiveness and understanding of our concerns. Overall I think a bit of TLC is needed to address these issues and some ‘deep cleaning’. Otherwise beds were comfy and the log burner ideal (even in summer!). The kitchen was well equipped and the welcome bag was a sweet addition.

Where did you hear about us?
Google

Did you book any activities with Graythwaite Adventure?
No

Shelley from Kingsbury Episcopi stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in July 2023

Family time away

Review submitted on Mon, 12 Jun 2023

4.8

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We had a wonderful time away, we took our 2 children age 7 and 11 and our dog for 6 nights. The cottage was a lovely size with good facilities in the kitchen. We were able to explore lots of the Lake District and drove approx 30 minutes to most of the areas we wanted to explore. The children loved the hot tub, swimming pool and we did archery, shooting, 4x4 driving and RIB boat ride, providing a good mixture of activities and sight seeing. We will be back next year.

Deborah Lisa from Broadstone stayed at Dove Cottage for 6 nights in June 2023

Lovely cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 14 May 2023

4.8

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We choose this cottage as my son was running Tha Lap and the location was very convenient for the start line. Great cottage very well equipped great views from the tub on the terrace. Little shop has a few basics if needed. Nice stay.

Emma from Chichester stayed at Dove Cottage for 3 nights in May 2023

Wonderful stay

Review submitted on Tue, 28 Mar 2023

4.3

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

4.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We stayed at Dove Cottage in March and found it to be an ideal base to explore the southern Lake District. The nearby amenities were great, our 3 year old loved the swimming pool and play park. Cottage was well equipped and beds really comfy! Would love to return.

Charlotte from Nailsworth, Stroud stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in March 2023

Comfortable cosy stay

Review submitted on Wed, 08 Feb 2023

4.7

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We really enjoyed our time at Dove Cottage. The location is great with views across the parkland towards the hall, and walks from the door. Very peaceful. The cottage was well equipped, warm and cosy with a great log burner. Beds were super comfy. We had a problem with the hot water ant the start of our stay and the estate team responded and fixed it immediately. Will definitely book again - amazing value for a winter break.

Katie from Bewdley stayed at Dove Cottage for 8 nights in January 2023

Comfortable stay, should be cleaner

Review submitted on Sun, 20 Nov 2022

3.8

out of 5

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

4.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

4.0

Enjoyed stay at Dove Cottage. Well stocked throughout with all amenities as advertised. Communication was quick and easy; however we were disappointed by the overall cleanliness of the cottage. Kitchen, bedding, towels etc were all fresh and clean, but the property itself had multiple thick cobwebs hanging from the ceiling/corners throughout and there was damp/mould on some walls which would've benefited from a spray/wipe. Skirtings were also dirty and there were dead spiders/flies where the housekeeping missed.

It felt like housekeeping turned the cottage round between guests, but the property was in bed of a more thorough clean

Darel from Manchester stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in November 2022

Lovely

Review submitted on Fri, 23 Sep 2022

4.3

out of 5

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

4.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Very lovely stay at Dove Cottage.
The communication from the estate office was always so quick and helpful.

Jessica from stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in September 2022

A Stunning Cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 19 Aug 2022

4.8

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

As ever the cottage and location was amazing. The views from the cottage and patio was out of this world. Had to ask for some new patio chairs which were delivered promptly by one of the estate workers who was so friendly demonstrates to me that the level of customer service is ingrained throughout those who are customer facing.

Gary from Ouston, Chester Le Street stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in August 2022

Break in the Lake District

Review submitted on Tue, 12 Apr 2022

4.8

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

A lovely, relaxing location for a break in the Lake District. Excellent walks & views locally. Lots of fun at Graythwaite Adventure.

Susanna from Sleaford stayed at Dove Cottage for 4 nights in April 2022

Dove cottage

Review submitted on Fri, 25 Mar 2022

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

Comfy cottage with log fire and log fired hot tub. Very comfortable and great weather 19c in March 2022. Mountain biking and walking from the door. Windermere cruises just a few miles down the road at Lakeside. Nice café at Lakeland Motor Museum a few miles away. Views from the door, what more could you want?

Mark from stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in March 2022

Absolutely perfect

Review submitted on Thu, 10 Feb 2022

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We stayed for a week in February and had a great time, the log fire made the cottage particularly cosy in the evenings. We hosted a dinner with friends which was easy in a well equipped kitchen. Perfect for a couple or family of four.

Mark from stayed at Dove Cottage for 7 nights in February 2022

Dove cottage

Review submitted on Thu, 23 Dec 2021

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

A fantastic cottage with amazing views. Really well appointed and a perfect place for a getaway. We loved our stay and will definitely return. Thank you.

James from stayed at Dove Cottage for 5 nights in December 2021

Review Summary

Review submitted on Thu, 23 Sep 2021

4.7

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

A lovely cottage in a lovely rural location with fabulous views across parkland. Very much enjoyed using the indoor swimming pool and the well stocked on site “farm shop”. Local area very unspoilt with some fabulous pubs/restaurants - thank you for the excellent recommendations. The Graythwaite team were very helpful and efficient. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Sarah from Ripon stayed at Dove Cottage for 4 nights in September 2021

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Review submitted on Mon, 06 Sep 2021

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

A .perfect cottage, perfect location beautifully appointed. Excellent customer service from the staff from booking holiday to arrival. Highly recommended. Hope others enjoy it as much as we did.

Felicity from Chorely stayed at Dove Cottage for 3 nights in August 2021

A great location and cosy cottage away form the rest of the world.

Review submitted on Wed, 01 Sep 2021

4.3

out of 5

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Condition

4.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

4.0

Recently refurbished and lovely kitchen. Very comfortable for 4 people. The water and shower need checking but we would definitely be back.

Paul from stayed at Dove Cottage for 14 nights in August 2021

Great stay at Dove Cottage

Review submitted on Sun, 16 May 2021

5.0

out of 5

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Condition

5.0

Location

5.0

Value

5.0

Customer
Service

5.0

We so enjoyed our stay at Dove Cottage Graythwaite. The cottage has been recently re decorated to a very high standard and was very comfortable. Beautiful views of the park which was full of lambs. Azeleas and rhododendrons were just beginning to come in to bloom in the gardens. A lovely time of year to visit the Lake District.

Harriet from stayed at Dove Cottage for 6 nights in May 2021