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Hardheads Cottage

Egremont, Cumbria
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Renovated cottage with countryside views and an enclosed field next door - perfect for the dogs
  • This delightful cottage features two wood burners and original ceiling beams
  • Spend time in the garden and on the patio, taking in the fresh Cumbrian air
Overview
Property code: 87227

Newly renovated cottage with two lounge areas set near the Cumbrian coast with beaches only a short distance away to the west and the Lake District National Park to the east.

Set on the edge of the Lake District near Egremont, this wonderfully appointed cottage is surrounded by natural beauty. At your doorstep, you can enjoy walks up to Cold Fell or venture further afield to the valley surrounding Ennerdale Water and Forest. Popular seaside spots including St Bees (3.5 miles) and Whitehaven (6.5 miles) are well worth a visit, with the latter offering an abundance of fascinating local history to discover. Wasdale Valley, home to Scafell, Scafell Pike, and Great Gable, is also easily accessible from here, along with attractions such as Ravenglass Railway and Muncaster Castle.

Walk into this cottage and you will see traditional style mixed in with new features to create a lovely getaway retreat. The lounge offers comfort and relaxation with a wood burner, Smart TV, sofa and an armchair. Down a step is the kitchen/diner which has a great open-plan feel and is the hub of the house. Here is an electric cooker with a gas hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and microwave along with a farmhouse pine dining table and chairs. Down a few steps is the utility room with a drying area and washing machine. Up to the first floor, we first have the bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC. Up a few more steep steps, a door leads to the master bedroom with a super-king-size bed and plenty of storage space. A second door leads off the staircase to the second lounge/snug with a futon sofa, Smart TV and wood burner.  Heading up the steep stairs to the second floor there is the second bedroom, set over two levels with a single on each level.

Outside, the garden/patio/BBQ area is a wonderful spot to sit back and enjoy the views and let your hair down. There is ample private parking.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size and two singles
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric cooker with gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Smart TVs in lounge and snug
  • Wood-burners in the lounge and snug (first basket of logs provided)
  • Patio with seating and BBQ
  • Enclosed field next to the property for dog walks
  • Shop, café and pub within walking distance
  • Not suitable for guests with mobility issues due to steps throughout
  • Ample private parking
  • Arrival: 16:00 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.

Holly Popham

This property is personally managed by Holly.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alyson 5th April 2024

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Cosy and relaxing cottage. Our dog had great fun running up.snd down the feild after the rabbits

Reviewed by Vivienne 22nd March 2024

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A beautiful quirky cottage which was more spacious than we expected. Stairs could prove tricky for those with mobility issues. The cottage is very well equipped and the tea, coffee, milk, wine and biscuits (for both humans and dog) were a lovely welcome gift . As others have said the attached enclosed doggy field was fabulous as was the outdoor warRead morem shower to wash him off after muddy walks. Lots to do in the immediate area. Definitely somewhere we hope to return to. Highly recommended Hide

Reviewed by Joe 19th February 2024

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It's a lovely cottage, in lovely grounds. Definitely not suitable for anyone with mobility issues. The stairs can be a challenge, but add to the character. The private field is excellent. Think the dogs thought they were in heaven! There is a dishwasher (bring your own tablets), and a handy washing machine (bring your own detergent) excellent for tRead morehe muddy winter! Hide

Reviewed by Denise 22nd December 2023

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Wonderful cottage with a great location. Thoughtful owners left welcome gifts and Christmas stockings. The secure field was ideal for our two dogs, particularly as one can't go off lead, so seeing them run around chasing rabbits was heart warming.

Reviewed by Julie 9th October 2023

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Lovely cottage, field was perfect for energetic dog to run around in.

Reviewed by Abi 1st October 2023

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This cottage was absolutely beautiful and had everything we needed. The field for the dogs was absolutely perfect for our hyper border collie she loved racing around the garden after the rabbits! I would highly recommend this as you are fairly close by to a lot of brilliant walks and cities to explore. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed by Sharron 1st September 2023

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Fabulous quirky cottage and location

Reviewed by Caroline 11th August 2023

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We had the most wonderful stay at Hardheads cottage. The property was super cosy and our children felt very much at home. The hosts were very welcoming and happy to help with anything we needed. The absolute selling point was the enclosed dog field and our dogs were living their best lives chasing rabbits. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Angela 14th July 2023

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A lovely spacious cottage in a good location. The cottage was very well equipped and comfortable - we had everything we needed ( apart from a fan which we bought as it was hot upstairs!). There was a bench and bbq in the garden, which led to a lovely big fully enclosed field which was a godsend for our 2 dogs, who loved chasing the rabbits. The sceRead morenery was lovely and we watched the sun set from the field. The owners left a welcome pack including a bottle of Prosecco and doggy icecream! Hide

Reviewed by Deirdre 16th June 2023

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Very comfortable cottage with the most fantastic field for dogs. Well situated for exploring the area. Thoroughly enjoyable stay. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Stephen 10th June 2023

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Lovely cottage and ideal for both the coast and Lake District

Reviewed by Kathryn 19th May 2023

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Perfect base for touring west Cumbria. Comfortable, spacious and clean and perfect for us and our dogs with access to the owner's field.

Reviewed by David 12th May 2023

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Beautiful house. Love the multi floor layout. Perfect location for visiting the lakes and walking locations. The field at the back of the property was brilliant for our dogs, they loved to run freely without the worry of traffic. Thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Reviewed by Gillian 14th April 2023

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Cottage in a good position and the field for the dogs was brilliant. It is clean and comfortable. I struggled with the quirky stairs especially at night. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We really had a great holiday with easy access to all of the lakes and only a 10 minute walk to town or 2 minutes by car.

Reviewed by Esther 7th April 2023

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Really lovely cottage. Very clean and lots of space. Would highly recommend it! The field was great too for our dogs! We will definitely book again!

Reviewed by Michelle 9th September 2022

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An ideally situated cottage for travelling around the west side of the Lake District and within walking distance of the local town. Comfy with the added bonus of two wood burning stoves for the extra chilly nights.

Reviewed by STEPHEN 27th August 2022

The cottage was very nice well equipped and very nicely appointed. There is not enough comfortable seating for four downstairs this was not a problem for us but could be for some people. The stairs are a bit tricky but have plenty of light and excellent hand rails. I am 70 and quite active possibly a problem for older or less active people. The ownRead moreers were great very friendly and very helpful, loved the area and the field for the dog was fabulous. We will definitely go back but only as a two. Hide

Reviewed by Jason 12th August 2022

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A fantastic cottage in private grounds, attached to the owners house, but with separate garden. The cottage was quirky in its setup but we loved it. The adjacent private field where we could let our dogs run was such a bonus. The rooms are really nicely presented and clean and bright.

Reviewed by Angela 29th July 2022

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Lovely cottage, and a really kind gesture with the prosecco, milk and biscuits. Everything you need, home from home.

Reviewed by robert 22nd July 2022

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Hardheads was a idyllic cottage, well equipped with lots of space for children and dogs. Caring touches which made us feel at home and very welcomed.

Reviewed by CAROL 24th June 2022

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We had a brilliant stay at Hardheads. The cottage is beautiful, well furnished , with a lovely traditional feel. The adjoining secure field was much enjoyed by the dogs. The beds are super comfy, the bedrooms lovely and airey - we slept so well!! For people who like to stay connected the WiFi was excellent too!

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