Guests say
The Old Coach House in Troutbeck is highly praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and stunning location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and beautiful views. The large garden and proximity to local pubs enhance the experience. Some concerns over Wi-Fi coverage and minor maintenance issues are noted, but overall, guests are delighted, often rebooking for future stays.
Guests consistently mention the property's exceptional cleanliness, with specific praise for its spotless condition upon arrival. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The location is frequently highlighted as superb, with beautiful views and easy access to local attractions and walks. The proximity to pubs and the peacefulness of the Troutbeck valley are particularly appreciated.
The comfort of The Old Coach House is well-regarded, with guests mentioning large, comfortable beds and spacious rooms. However, some guests suggest that the living room sofas and pillows could be improved for enhanced comfort.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-stocked kitchen and the inclusion of games and Sky Sports. However, scores are slightly lowered due to reports of minor maintenance issues such as Wi-Fi coverage, non-working fans, and the need for larger bath towels.
While guests express overall satisfaction with their stay, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be accurately assigned to this category.
About this property
The Old Coach House is simply gorgeous. Set in the charming village of Troutbeck with its country pub and village store, this statement property would be hard to beat. The views are breath-taking and the house itself, the epitome of luxury and style.
The ideal place to share a celebration, or simply enjoy a special break, The Old Coach House will wow all your guests. The main entrance hall leads to the first of two reception rooms. Described as the drawing room, with open fire and views of the garden, this a very special place to rest and relax. Moving on to the open plan kitchen and dining room with slate worktops (mined locally from Coniston Old Man), guests are blown away by the feeling of light and space. Cooking is a joy in a setting like this one. French doors lead from the kitchen into the gorgeous garden, revealing mountains and more of the fabulous views. A second reception room can be found on the ground floor, as well as a useful cloakroom with basin and wc.
Upstairs are three splendid double rooms, each with a king size bed, and a spacious twin. The master room comes with luxury en-suite bathroom featuring a romantic double ended bath and bay window…champagne please! One of the king size beds can be made up as two single beds when arranged in advance. There is also a family bathroom, also with a double ended bath, and a wet room with amazing power shower. This floor is also home to the study, a quiet space but still with those spectacular views.
Outside the gardens are a suntrap, the perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine or morning coffee. Garden furniture is supplied from Easter to October half term. There is parking for four cars, ideal for when some of your group want to make the short drive to the lively villages of Ambleside or Windermere. The Old Coach House with its secluded location, is a glorious retreat with walks, water sports, restaurants, independent shops, museums, galleries, cruises and cinemas on its doorstop.
The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 3 x double with super king size beds, (master has en-suite bathroom featuring double ended bath, shower, basin and wc), 1 x twin room.
House bathroom with double ended bath and shower facility, basin and wc.
Wet room with power shower.
Study.
Drawing room.
Kitchen/dining area.
Sitting room.
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Oil central heating and hot water.
Electric Everhot aga, electric oven, halogen hop, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, dryer, TV in games room, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Open fire.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 4 cars.
Pub close by.
Shop in local village of Troutbeck, also short drives to Ambleside and Windermere.
1 pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking
Nearby points of interest
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
- Lake Windermere
- Lakeland Motor Museum
Reviews (28)
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Anita
Will be booking again.
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Philip
The house is very spacious, well equipped and well maintained. The beds are extremely comfortable, which we especially appreciated after walking on the fells. We had a great week's holiday here, and were sorry to leave it when it was time to return home!
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Clare
Very comfortable and spacious. Fabulous views from all the bedrooms . The house is very homely and welcoming . May I suggest a television in the living room as the âplayroomâ feels like a playroom and not a particularly appealing place to spend an evening. Also the sofas in the living room arenât very comfortable and are a bit tired looking . Also it would be helpful if there was a house information folder . There was only medical access info and rubbish collection. Didnât know where the recycling went. Other than these issues we had a really good week. And the sun shone !