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Top Bank

Crosthwaite, near Kendal, Cumbria
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Cosy Lakeland cottage set in the grounds of Crosthwaite House
  • Wood burner in the sitting room for romantic evenings in
  • Pretty terraced garden with delightful views of the church and distant fells
  • A stone’s throw from a popular inn
  • Close to Sizergh Castle and its beautiful gardens and lake
  • Within easy reach of Windermere and its wonderful walks and boating facilities
Property code: OC-LCC70

For couples who can’t bear to leave their dogs at home, this property is ideal for you. Located in the grounds of Crosthwaite House, the one-bedroom cottage comfortably sleeps two and two dogs. A short walk from an award-winning, dog-friendly pub, and located in the Lake District National Park, you’re never too far from wonderful walks and cycling routes.

Traditionally decorated, the living room and kitchen are framed by old wooden beams which add to the authentic countryside feel of the place, and the central wood burner is surrounded by an old stone fireplace. With a comfortable L-shaped sofa, you can curl up in front of the fire on the chilly Cumbrian evenings and flick through books which detail the best dog walks in the area. A compact kitchen area is equipped with everything you’ll need to feed the two of you (plus your two honoured guests), and an inviting dining table seats two for a romantic candlelit dinner… which will no doubt involve feeding two smaller guests under the table. To the side of the property, the shared terraced garden has seating for soaking up the sun whilst the dogs have a run-around in the secure garden.

Crosthwaite is a quaint village with a church and an extremely popular pub-cum-restaurant. A little further afield, the lakeside town of Bowness-on-Windermere has a wealth of shops, cafes and pubs for you to unwind and enjoy. A cruise on Lake Windermere is a unique way to experience this wonderful scenery, and dogs go free on the cruise! Situated in the Lake District National Park you are never too far from dog-friendly walks and cycling routes, perfect for exploring this iconic part of the world.
 

  • 1 double bedroom (can be made into a twin by prior request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath
  • Oven and hob, microwave and fridge
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in shared laundry room
  • TV and DVD player
  • DAB radio
  • Wood burner - first basket of logs included
  • Shared garden with furniture and BBQ
  • Parking for 1 car
  • Pub under half a mile
  • Enclosed shared garden
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lyndsey Campbell Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 26 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Therese 19th May 2026

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This is a wonderful place to stay and the owners Mr and Mrs Dawson are very helpful. Feels like home from home

Reviewed by Colleen 6th May 2026

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Reviewed by Keith 7th March 2026

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Reviewed by Hannah 14th February 2026

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I had an absolutely lovely stay at Top Bank and hope to visit again in the future. The cottage was beautiful and had everything you could need. The location was perfect with many fantastic walks close by.

Reviewed by Joris 27th December 2025

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Reviewed by Christophe 25th October 2025

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We had a wonderful stay at the cottage. The kitchen is small but had everything we needed. The log burner was great and warmed up the house really well, with the option to get more logs. A 15 minute drive to Windermere and lots of options for walks nearby or further afield into the Lakes.

Reviewed by Derek 22nd September 2025

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yes it was very nice and cosy

Reviewed by Therese 13th September 2025

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A fantastic place to stay and highly recommend it. Home from home and the most beautiful location

Reviewed by Mathilde 18th August 2025

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Lovely owners, nice dogs. Quiet, cosy, comfortable cottage in the back of an old, beautiful building with the owners house + 2 cottages. Beautiful garden to share with owners and other guest. Large comfortable bed upstairs. Spacious bathroom. Small, but well equipped kitchen with oven, stove, microwave, watercooker, cafetire and perculator. Couch, Read moretv and table large enough for dinner and playing games. 2 mins walking from very good restaurant with terrace. Beautiful walks in the area. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 9th August 2025

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Lovely, tiny cottage with a lovely garden set in a lovely landscape.

Reviewed by Ronald 12th July 2025

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The cottage offered all we needed! The location is perfect for a lot of excursions. The owners are very friendly and even Skyler our springer spaniel was appreciated by Max and Gigi.

Reviewed by Paul 5th July 2025

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Had a great holiday, beautiful place, friendly owners and landed lucky with the weather.

Reviewed by Roy 21st June 2025

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Made very welcome by the owners. The cottage small but more than adequate for just the two of us. Charming accomodation.

Reviewed by Colin 7th June 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 24th May 2025

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Reviewed by Maresa 5th April 2025

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Very well appointed cottage in the Lake District and very central for getting around in this part of the Lake District. Owners very friendly and always happy to help.

Reviewed by Keith 8th March 2025

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Reviewed by Frances 26th January 2025

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We had a lovely time staying at Top Bank. It was excellent value for money and exactly what we were looking for - a beautiful old cottage, small but cosy, well located, full of character and period charm, and the perfect place to stay for a few days to get a break from the city. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in theRead more Lakes! Hide

Reviewed by Steven 23rd December 2024

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Fabulous cottage and great location Will Definitely rebook

Reviewed by Stephanie 21st November 2024

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Lovely little dog friendly place tucked away in the Lake District. If you want heating, you need to know how to use a log burner, only other heating source is a small plug in heater. For us with snow on the ground and a continuing frost, we couldn't get this cute little cottage warm and had to leave early. Enclosed garden for dogs to explore, the oRead morewners dogs are there too but made sure not to go out when theirs were out (I have a reactive dog). Close to pub but unfortunately didn't get to try. Hide

Reviewed by Amy 22nd September 2024

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It was beautiful there. The cottage had everything we needed and the owner where lovely thank you for amazing stay

Reviewed by Therese 14th September 2024

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A wonderful place to stay. So quiet and tranquil with beautiful views. Cottage is beautiful and well kept.

Reviewed by Natasja 3rd August 2024

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We enjoyed our stay very much! Nice hosts, great location.

Reviewed by Caren 29th June 2024

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A very comfortable, cosy and well equipped cottage in beautiful surroundings

Reviewed by Jill 22nd June 2024

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Reviewed by David 15th June 2024

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