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The Old Cottage - Staveley

Staveley, Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • An imaginatively renovated cottage dating back to the 17th century
  • Set in a picturesque village in a stunning Lake District location
  • Perfect for a small family seeking a tranquil getaway in gorgeous surroundings
Property code: SZ590

Explore the Lake District with a very happy hound by your side when you stay at this bright cottage in Staveley. Approximately 5 miles from Kendal, the two-bedroom retreat sleeps four guests, plus one of their four-legged friends. Benefitting from proximity to dog-friendly eateries, it is also well positioned for great places to walk. From here, head out on hikes across the undulating countryside around Lake Windermere, about 4 miles away. Return to your base to soak up the sunshine with your pup out in your courtyard garden.

Rinse your best puppy pal under the warm dog shower outside the cottage and dry them off on the porch. Head into the airy kitchen/diner to serve him his dinner and to prepare food for everyone else to enjoy at the table. Step down into the lounge to unwind together after your lively adventures. Watch TV in here or pull back the bi-folding doors so you and your four-legged friend can enjoy seamless indoor/outdoor living. Find you also have a WC downstairs. Climb the steep, narrow, cottage-style stairs to lay your head in the king-size room, with glass wall and en-suite shower room, or the twin, with vaulted ceiling and en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath. Head height is restricted in some places because of the age of the cottage. Head out into the lovely garden as often as possible! Parking is available for one car on the driveway, with further on street parking for one car with supplied permit. Please be aware, the drive also provides foot access for neighbouring homes.

Take your hound to stroll on the grounds of Wray Castle, 11 miles away on the shores of Lake Windermere. Drive 15.5 miles to Glenridding to hop on a dog-friendly Ullswater steamboat or to walk 3 miles to Aira Force Waterfall. Have a day out in Kendal, with its many pubs that welcome canine companions with open paws.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with quadrant shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, roll-top bath and WC, plus 1 WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Utility room with second fridge with a small ice compartment
  • Underfloor heating in lounge, diner and bathrooms
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed patio garden with outdoor furniture
  • Off-road parking for 1 car.
  • Pub and shop 200 metres, Windermere 5 miles
  • Please note the property has steep cottage-style stairs with a handrail, and some low beams and doorways
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kieron Anderson

This property is personally managed by Kieron.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 44 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Natalie 29th March 2025

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A really lovely stay, very clean and spacious downstairs which was perfect for the dogs to sleep and space for their crates. Kitchen has everything you need, and an extra fridge in the pantry which is useful. Living rooms has great bi fold doors and garden safe and well fenced for dogs. Great location, lovely local river walk opposite, and deliciouRead mores ice cream shop. Bedrooms both comfortable, just very very low ceilings you have to get used to! But worth the stay it's cosy and has all you need! Hide

Reviewed by Nora 26th January 2025

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Reviewed by Kim 8th November 2024

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Beautifully restored cottage. Extremely high level of renovations. Everything we needed and even things we didnt think we needed were on hand. Very clean and well maintained. Wish the ceiling heights upstairs were higher as this is the only reason not to go back. Thank you so much. It was a privilege to stay in the cottage.

Reviewed by Christine 1st November 2024

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Fabulous, cosy cottage in great location in Staveley with very convenient access for walking in the south Lake District. Excellent pub in walking distance (Eagle and Child) with friendly staff and good food. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Alison 4th October 2024

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A well equipped , quiet , warm and comfortable cottage for our stay. Secure garden for the dogs and parking spot useful for unloading and loading the car. Great location in a little village which has everything shop, great cafes, gelato, fish and chips , pizza and of course a good pub!

Reviewed by Debby 27th September 2024

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Reviewed by Nigel 21st September 2024

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Just returned from a lovely stay at this 17th century cottage, from the minute we walked in we were blown away with how stunning the renovations are, the old beams are lovely, the beds are very comfortable and the showers are great too, the local pub the eagle and child is a must along with the chippy, oh and being opposite the gelato is just the bRead moreest, we felt very at home there and I could rest letting my puppy play in the safe garden,something weve struggled to find, we will be returning. Hide

Reviewed by Julie 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Graeme 23rd August 2024

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Really lovely property. Loved the back garden and the living area facing the garden. Really nicely renovated and Staveley itself is beautiful!

Reviewed by Stacey 9th August 2024

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Staveley is a beautiful location. Everything you need right on your door step. Plenty of lovely walks too. The cottage itself is lovely, if a little overpriced. Comfy beds and fab showers in both ensuites. Just mind your heads - tall people will struggle with low beams and door frames. Parking isn't as advertised, room for 1 car only and no on streRead moreet parking. Hide

Reviewed by David 19th July 2024

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Fabulous cottage, plenty of kitchen utensils and cutlery.this cottage has been renovated to a very high specification. Lovely little village, quiet and a good position to explore the lakes.

Reviewed by Steven 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Michelle 23rd June 2024

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Would highly recommend as a gorgeous place to stay and in a lovely spot.

Reviewed by Keith 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Marion 14th June 2024

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Well located and equipped lovely property.

Reviewed by Catherine 5th June 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 24th May 2024

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A lovely cottage and so dog friendly. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Stuart 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Bettina 12th April 2024

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The Old Cottage is a lovely little cottage. We really appreciated the location so central in the village. Shops = 50 to 100m, pub = 100m, Station about 2min walk. Cottage nice and warm. We felt the upstairs master and shower a bit small and low beams. Appeared bigger in pictures. Second shower fabulous! Only space for one car in drive. We found matRead moretress too soft. Overall a great place. We liked it. Hide

Reviewed by Dee 5th April 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 18th March 2024

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The entrance to the cottage gives no hint to the lovely, cosy living space. We felt instantly at home. Everything was to hand and easy to find, the dog wash was invaluable given the weather. The cottage was central to everything we wanted to do on our short break, primarily to visit the Predator Experience, absolutely superb! The Hawkshead brewery Read moreis just opposite and is perfect for winding down. The Eagle and Child has great food and a very friendly atmosphere. Well worth staying here Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 24th January 2024

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Perfect cottage, spotlessly clean, superbly equipped, dog friendly. Car parking available. Ideal location for walks from the door. Lots of excellent coffee shops on the doorstep plus a spar for forgotten items. Hugely recommend and will return.

Reviewed by Amanda 29th December 2023

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Lovely cottage, cute and well equipped dog shower is a game changer! Struggled with heating couldnt seem to turn it down and please put a blind in bathroom, even though probably not overlooked it was disconcerting to have a yard and 3 vans outside when on the loo!! Will defo book again

Reviewed by Jacqueline 22nd November 2023

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A good holiday rental in a great location. Warm and well equipped. Note that access to the master bedroom and en suite have low beams and angled ceilings.

Reviewed by Joanne 17th November 2023

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Great accomodation. Very clean. Ideal for the two dogs too. We will certainly book again.

Reviewed by Sandra 13th November 2023

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Lovely cottage, well equipped and in a great village

Reviewed by Helen 21st October 2023

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A lovely, cosy cottage in a fantastic location. A secure garden - very useful for small children and dogs. Wed definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Louise 1st October 2023

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Reviewed by Jennifer 28th September 2023

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This cottage is absolutely beautiful. Lots of gorgeous features, the beams throughout the cottage, the lovely staircase, slate tiles on the floor, lovely kitchen with every utensil you could possibly need. Upstairs, the bedrooms are gorgeous, large window overlooking the garden in the double room. Roll top bath in the 2nd bedroom. Downstairs toiletRead more and a little entrance room with a hand shower to wash muddy shoes and dogs. The cottage is absolutely spotless. Loved the photos of the renovation. Hide

Reviewed by Mark 24th September 2023

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very clean, but also quite small. Expensive for what it is. Electric shower in the spare room isn't fit for purpose, either red hot or freezing cold. Lovely village, and I would recommend if the price was lower.

Reviewed by Stella 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Gordon 8th September 2023

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Very comfortable, very well equipped and great location. 100% secure garden if you have a dog.

Reviewed by Mervyn 4th September 2023

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Very comfortable

Reviewed by Guy 18th August 2023

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Lovely cottage that is well equipped with all that you need. A good location to explore the area, and central in the village with a local shop, butchers and chippy! The small garden is perfect and ideal for young children and dogs as it is fully enclosed. For the taller individual, you will need to duck for a couple of the upstairs doorways and sloRead moreping ceilings! Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 11th August 2023

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Brilliant place to stay. Highly recommend this cottage for a great holiday.

Reviewed by Indrani 4th August 2023

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Great cottage in excellent location and with very good facilities

Reviewed by Rachel 28th July 2023

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Superb cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The cottage is very well located with easy access to Windermere and surrounding villages. The village of Staveley has the best amenities - cafes, ice-cream parlour, shops, park, walks, pub, bus route...you name it- it's there! Thoroughly recommendRead more - we had a great time despite the rainy weather. Kids and dog loved it too. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 30th June 2023

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Great little cottage in a great location with great amenities on your doorstep! Kimis gelato, More Artisan, the chippy and the Spar Many low beams upstairs so beware, got caught out a few times Garden is great for those who have dogs. Cottage has everything you could want and in a great location to access the South Lakes.

Reviewed by Wendy 23rd June 2023

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Lovely cottage, perfectly placed in Staveley which had plenty of amenities and walks. The cottage had a lovely charm about it, very cosy and compact and enclosed garden for the dogs. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by Pauline 4th June 2023

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Lovely cottage in stunning location. It was so well equipped with many additional touches. Felt very looked after and homely. Beautiful village and some lovely river walks especially if you have a dog! Kimis ice creams are to die for!!! The beer garden at the pub also great with a stunning view.

Reviewed by Barbara 18th May 2023

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Reviewed by Ian 28th April 2023

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Loved the shower!

Reviewed by Stephen 24th April 2023

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Excellent cottage situated in the village of Staveley. Spotlessly clean, good facilities especially the kitchen and bathroom. There is a lovely roll top bath which was nice after a long days walking. Sitting room was a relaxing and comfortable area for the evening. The enclosed garden is also handy for your dog, too. Off road parking is also availaRead moreble. Staveley itself is a nice village with some hidden bars, cafes and gelato store to check out but not all open on Mon/Tue. Highly recommende. Hide

Reviewed by Rebecca 21st April 2023

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Overall we loved staying here and would recommend. The dog wash and secure garden were amazing for our 2 dogs. Lovely clean, fresh cottage. In a great location with car parking available. My partner is 6 foot and hit his head ALOT upstairs, it's very low. I was okay, but be careful. The underfloor heating and facilities were great. A few bits I'd cRead morehange (uncomfortable mattress and armchairs) but overall a lovely weekend break and lots to do in Staveley. Hide

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