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The Snug - Cartmel

Cartmel, Cumbria
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Fishing on site / nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Quirky
Rustic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Romantic getaway in scenic, idyllic surroundings
  • Charming base filled with character and brimming with history
  • Cartmel is a small yet enchanting village with top eateries and independent shops
Property code: 89364

Set in the medieval village of Cartmel, this traditional stone cottage offers a cosy and romantic base for your Lake District adventures. Sleeping two guests and welcoming two beloved pups, it’s sure to set tails wagging for couples and solo travellers holidaying with their faithful furry companions. Set between the southern shores of Lake Windermere and the Georgian seaside resort of Grange-over-Sands, it offers the perfect balance between relaxation and adventure.

Behind the traditional exterior of this two-storey cottage, you’ll find a stylish and contemporary interior that skilfully blends original features with modern creature comforts. Set beneath a heavy beamed ceiling, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is the perfect space for your pack to spend quality time together. People watch from your window seat or rest weary legs after a day on the trails in the cosy lounge, your pups snoozing in front of the wood burner. The contemporary fitted kitchen is beautifully equipped with an oven, hob, built-in microwave, and a breakfast bar with two stools. Stairs lead from the front door to the first floor, where a romantic double bedroom invites a restful night’s sleep. A chic and contemporary first-floor shower room completes the interior.

Known as a foodie haven and the ‘home of sticky toffee pudding’, Cartmel has a superb selection of gourmet restaurants, shops, and dog-friendly pubs. Have a ball exploring this pretty village, taking in the historic priory and racecourse, and set off to explore the surrounding trails with Hampsfell and Eggerslack Wood local favourites. Lake Windermere (6.5 miles) has gorgeous walks aplenty, while your canine companion can accompany you on a lake cruise.

  • 1 bedroom – 1 double
  • 1 shower room with WC
  •  Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and coffee machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV in lounge
  • Patio with seating
  • Permit parking for 1 car
  • Shop and pub within 200 metres
  • Welcome pack including locally sourced snacks and essentials
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Rebecca Kenyon

This property is personally managed by Rebecca.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Catherine 9th May 2025

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A lovely little cottage in a great location.

Reviewed by Dave 2nd May 2025

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Bijou cottage in a good location on the outskirts of the village. Perfect for 2 people. Good facilities, very near to a pub, shop and an excellent sandwich/food shop. Comfortable bed, good shower.

Reviewed by Penelope 22nd April 2025

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We had a wonderful 3 night stay at The Snug, Cartmel. The village is outstanding and in a very good location to explore more of the surrounding area. I would say that you really need a week or longer stay to get the most from it. We took our dog with us so having an enclosed garden was important, however, be aware it is a very small outside space wRead moreith limited view, if you sit in the chairs outside you would be looking directly into next doors patio yard through a garden gate. Hide

Reviewed by Donna 10th January 2025

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Perfect location had a great stay so welcoming and the snacks just lovely will definitely stay again

Reviewed by Amanda 20th December 2024

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Lovely Christmas stay. Perfect location for the local pubs. Cottage (snug) for 2 people and dog was great. Very comfortable stay with everything we needed for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Alison 15th November 2024

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Lovely compact dog friendly cottage with plenty space for two, well equipped and fitted out. Welcome pack superb and appreciated. Situated in a lovely village with independent shops, pubs and cafes. The pub next door does a wonderful Sunday lunch and the cafe over the road was perfect to pick up breakfast sandwiches. Car parking was close to the coRead morettage. Handy base for local attractions. Hide

Reviewed by Emma 10th October 2024

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A really lovely snug cottage which was just perfect for the two of us, and in a wonderful location too. A generous welcome pack in the kitchen was much appreciated. Worth noting that the stairs are quite tricky so might be a problem if mobility is restricted.

Reviewed by Gillian 6th September 2024

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Lovely little cottage in a really pleasant village. We had a great weekend and got out and about in the Lakes. It was a lovely break.

Reviewed by Sue 30th August 2024

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Reviewed by Tes 14th August 2024

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We had a great stay in The Snug. It was cosy, clean, well-equipped and the patio was great for a drink in the afternoon/evening sun. The communication with the owner went smoothly. If we'e ever in the neighbourhood again, we would stay here again.

Reviewed by Jeffrey 12th July 2024

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Reviewed by Colin 5th July 2024

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Reviewed by Katie-Louise 19th June 2024

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Reviewed by Jill 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 3rd June 2024

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Very convenient little cottage. Lovely to light the wood burner, on a cold evening. Cartmel is an excellent base for the South Lakes.

Reviewed by Andrea 31st May 2024

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Beautiful cottage , lovely and clean and location was great. Very well equipped and the welcome pack is a lovely touch,i would highly recommend this place.

Reviewed by Helen 26th April 2024

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We loved our week at The Snug. A cosy spot to relax after lots of walks in the area, great shower and kitchen. Cartmel village was a lovely place to explore with many pretty properties to admire and welcoming shops and eateries most of which are dog friendly. The location was great for exploring we had walks in the woods round the racecourse, to HoRead morelker's Hall including the gardens there, Hampsfell Hospice and Gummer's How. We also took a day trip to walk up Scafell. I'm sure we'll be back. Hide

Reviewed by Phillip 5th April 2024

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The Snug was brilliant. The location just outside, but within 2 mins walk of the village was perfect. A great base to explore the lakes and then return to tranquil Cartmel for lovely relaxed evenings and all the pubs and restaurants it has to offer. The Pig and Whistle and Cartmel Food shed, both of which are less than 10seconds away are outstandinRead moreg amenities and The Snug itself is perfect for a chilled night at home and lives up to its name relaxing in front of the fire! Hide

Reviewed by Sean 15th March 2024

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Reviewed by David 26th January 2024

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We spent 3 nights in this wonderful cosy cottage. It was fabulous! Very comfortable, spotlessly clean with everything we needed. Ideally positioned within a few minutes walk into the village. Treat yourself to an amazing breakfast barm from the deli across the road. Delicious! Thoroughly recommend staying here, it was fantastic!

Reviewed by John 31st December 2023

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Reviewed by Matt 26th November 2023

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Lovely cottage. Very cosy. Perfect location. Stephen was great - supplied us with extra logs for log burner. Would recommend to family/friends and stay again ourselves.

Reviewed by Kevin 23rd November 2023

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Location is great 5 mins from centre of Cartmel, pig and whistle pub practically next door, convenient store a minute away and the shed across the road 14 paces from door to door to pick up a bacon butty for breakfast. ( had to be done I was on holiday) maybe in the summer lack of a decent area to sit in the back garden might be a negative, but a gRead morereat cottage and location parking was great with car pass and the owner is very helpful Hide

Reviewed by Angela 3rd November 2023

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Lovely cottage in a good position and well equipped. Parking permit worked a treat. Lots to explore locally with great eating places all within walking distance!

Reviewed by David 29th September 2023

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Comfortable cottage in lovely village

Reviewed by Lesley 8th September 2023

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The cottage itself, the location and the thought put into the decor was lovely. We did enjoy our stay. It was unfortunately the lack of cleanliness in the kitchen and bathroom that spoilt it. We did think of taking photos but decided not to focus on the negatives.

Reviewed by Minnie 14th August 2023

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A really cosy and lovely stay, would thoroughly recommend. Kitchen is well kitted out with everything you need, bathroom and bedroom are excellent, and you cant beat the location.

Reviewed by Christopher 11th August 2023

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Couldn't have chosen better cottage. Everything we needed. Pub next door, food across road & shop round the corner.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 7th July 2023

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Cottage in great position for local eateries/pubs and shops.

Reviewed by Christina 16th June 2023

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lovely cottage with everything you could ask for, owner was very helpful. cottage in perfect location for exploring the lakes

Reviewed by John 9th June 2023

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Reviewed by S A 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Michael 19th May 2023

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