Guests say
Flaska House is a well-received cottage in Cumbria, praised for its stunning views, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests enjoyed the conservatory, the cosy log fire, and the property's suitability for both families and pets. The location is ideal for exploring the Lake District, with easy access to local attractions and walks.
Most guests found Flaska House clean and comfortable, though there were a few mentions of specific cleanliness issues such as unflushed toilets, dirty bowls, and a need for better pillow hygiene. These seem to be isolated incidents rather than a general trend.
The location is highly praised for its beautiful views and proximity to hiking areas and local attractions. It is described as a perfect base for exploring the Lake District, with guests loving the rural setting and the wildlife.
The house is generally considered very comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy living areas. However, some guests mentioned the beds being too soft and pillows needing replacement, which slightly impacted the comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with a range of facilities that guests appreciated, including a well-stocked kitchen and a log fire. Some maintenance issues were noted, such as a broken microwave plate and a stiff front door lock, but these were minor compared to the overall positive feedback.
While guests appreciated the welcome card and Prosecco on arrival, there are not enough references to consistent thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gestures are appreciated but not guaranteed.
About this property
Approached down a narrow lane, tall Scots pine trees stand on either side of the driveway. Park outside the front door and step through the porch into the open plan kitchen and dining area. The well-equipped kitchen benefits from a large central island unit and to the side is a large family dining table. Beyond the kitchen is the spacious summer room with stunning views to Blencathra and doors from here open onto the garden. The cosy and welcoming lounge has comfortable sofas and and armchairs arranged around the log burning stove and TV and patio doors open from here directly to the rear garden and patio. Stairs lead to the first floor landing and the four well appointed bedrooms, one with ensuite shower room. The bedrooms are complemented by a family bathroom and separate shower room.
Two the rear of the property is a spacious lawned garden with beautiful views and comfortable outdoor furniture. To the front of the cottage is a wildlife garden that is home to a family of red squirrels.
Located in easy reach of the shores of Ullswater (ten minutes) and the popular market town of Keswick (20 minutes), Flaska house is where guest can relax and unwind in beautiful surrounding and a great base from which to explore the Lake District.
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: 1 superking double with ensuite shower room, with shower basin and WC, 2 king size doubles and 1 twin or superking.
Bathroom with bath with shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower cubicle, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Summer room with seating.
Sitting room.
Utility room
Oil central heating and log burning stove.
Range cooker with five ring gas hob and electric double oven, two fridges, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV.
Rear enclosed garden with patio area and outdoor furniture, wildlife garden to front.
Private parking for four cars.
Secure storage for mountain bikes.
Wifi.
Pets are welcome.
Ten minutes drive to pub, twenty minutes drive to shop.
Nearby points of interest
- Derwent Pencil Museum
- Brougham Castle
- Hayes Garden World Ambleside
Reviews (25)
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Diane
Everything was perfect. Beautiful setting, beautiful cottage. Fabulous facilities from the garden to the kitchen, bedrooms and even games and books too. We will definitely be looking to come back again soon.
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Joanne
It was spacious and had beautiful surrounding views just as shown in the pictures. The kitchen dining area was our favourite as we could all be together in the large and comfortable space. Just a couple things to note, on arrival there was a slight mix up with the cleaning of the property, but this was quickly sorted. We managed to find another tea towel, but only one was provided, a second definitely is needed. The beds were very soft and could do with being replaced as they have moulded to sag where people sleep. However, none of this spoilt our time at Flaska House and we would definitely recommend.
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Davis
May be helpful to have a Visitors Book for comment in the property - we had torrential rain for a few days during which the lobby flooded and led to a very wet carpet (and lots of very wet towels) which we reported but remained concerned that it wasnât taken very seriously (possibly not a new issue which a visitors book may have revealed?). A tumble dryer and or a washing line would be useful to take advantage of the washing machine provided. Also there were a number of routine maintenance issues which we felt were not new - we reported them by phone and left a note listing them when we left. There is a good feeling in the area that consideration has been taken for the environment and conservation and on that note have you considered putting stickers on the conservatory windows to deter birds from flying into them? - I appreciate it doesnât look so good but we experienced 2 distressing bird deaths on the couple of sunny days we had.