Self Catering in Cumbria - Sawrey

Beautiful and relaxing cottage and surroundings. Full of history and true Beatrix Potter experience.
Me and my family including two young children absolutely loved staying in Anvil Cottage. Everything we needed and more. Close to all amenities. Lovely atmosphere at the local pub (Tower Bank Arms) and surrounding areas. We completed the walk trail from Near Sawrey around Far Sawrey and visited the beautiful tarns walking in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter as well as visiting Hill Top and other attractions all steeped in history. We loved identifying all the locations used within the story books and the kids have loved every minute. Parking was sufficient for a 4x4 and as expected for a cottage within the area. Excellent that it has been modernised inside and has a lovely bathroom and shower room convenient for a larger family. We loved seeing the photos and reading about Aunt Mollie who used to run the cottage as a tea room and again brought another personal touch of the history of the cottage and area. I enjoying sitting drinking my morning coffee in the quaint little garden and watching the farmer herd the sheep and seeing the sheepdogs do their bit. Due to Covid we had pre-booked a lot of tickets in advance and managed to make chocolate in Hawkshead, we enjoyed a beautiful evening meal at the Kings Arms. I cannot fault our stay at Anvil Cottage, after a horrible time for everyone due to Covid it was a perfect getaway.
RobinD1639
2021-08-07

Perfect pet friendly stay in a warm and inviting cottage
We love Near Sawrey and have stayed at New Year several times in the pub or B&B. This is our first time stopping in rented and enjoyed it so much we have booked Anvil Cottage for next New Year Sadly Covid restrictions meant our party of 2 families had to become only 1 family, but the ample reading library kept us entertained when we weren't walking. The back garden was perfect for dogs, and the large back porch meant we could keep our dogs out of the house until they dried out. There has obviously been some money spent on the shower room and kitchen in the last couple of years. Yes, the water pressure is poor, but that seems to apply to everywhere we have stayed in Near Sawrey and not the owners fault. The Good - huge supply of dry wood, coal, matches and newspapers for the fire. Really good central heating system. Clean. Comfortable beds ( we are both tall and quite large) The Bad - why are bath towels always so small? Could do with a larger fridge, possibly something in the utility room. It is on a corner, so the farm traffic stopping at the junction can be quite noisy, but didn't bother us. The Ugly -nothing at all that we would complain about ( most unusual) .
rappy42
2021-01-03

Nice stay but the cottage is in a very busy location and needs some TLC
The house provided a comfortable stay for visiting the lake district and surrounding areas. The interior was a little dated, and the garden wasn't really as advertised. The gardening had not been done for a long while and as such was not very pleasant to sit out there, and it isn't very private as passers by on the street can see into it. House was right in the centre of the village opposite Hill Top and as such a lot of tourists were outside taking pictures of the house and looking through the windows. One tourist actually walked right through the front door and when asked to leave demanded to know 'if this cottage is private then why is it in the national trust brochure?!' Safe to say we kept the front door locked from then on. Parking situation was also a bit tricky, and although the kitchen was mostly acceptable, the fridge had a really strong odour that made it very unpleasant every time you opened it. Other than this the cottage was extremely clean. Overall a nice stay but not as private as we would have liked, and the house could really do with a bit of TLC I think. Also could have done with WiFi as phone signal is non-existent inside the house.
FionaH2269
2019-08-02

Perfect Location and steeped in Peter Rabbit et al history but could do with a little attention
Had a lovely week and indeed the cottage and Near Sawrey are a great place to explore The lakes from with Hawkshead in easy reach and a brilliant pub over the road. The cottage itself is spacious with two parking spaces, good heating and hot water (electric shower) and a wood burner. Also a lovely little back garden, two Tvs, DVDs and plenty of books. There is also an excellent service from the local Milkman each morning. We did however have a couple of problems, firstly the overwhelming smell of "dog" on arrival. On contactng the agent they did explain that the owner had recently stayed with their three dogs and then send a cleaner in the following day; eventually the smell did recede or indeed we got used to it. As dog owners ourselves we are used to a little eau du dog but this was somewhat overhwhelming at first. Secondly and far more of a problem was the fridge that no matter how many times we cleaner maintained a constant smell of "damp". Subsequently anything we put in the fridge also smelt hence the kids' lunchboxes and then the rucksack we put them in. Upon opening the fridge the smell would permeate throughout the kitchen. Again, we mentioned this but short of providing a new fridge, not a lot could be done. We did receive a sincere apology and although this didn't really spoil our holiday opening the fridge was not somehting we looked forward to. On the whole a lovely week but a little bit on the smelly side
Cybersloth
2017-09-01

Set in the Heart of the Lakes Home from Home
We have stayed many times at Anvil Cottage. and it was so nice to return again this year, the owners have spent some time and money which has added to the warm experience. It is set in the heart of breathtaking village of Near Sawrey and is a must stay. We spent our time visiting all the local towns as this are a short journey from Anvil. It was great to return to a warm house and settle in for the evening after a visit to the Tower Bank or Cuckoo Brow Inn. I have written a review on these must eat and Drink, Tower Bank has lifted its game and this is down to Jimmy (Scottish) he is a warm and friendly Bar Manager,, his service makes you feel at home in the village. So if you would like to be in the heart of the Lakes with walks on your doorstep and Pubs and in Home from Home property this is a great place to stay
philiplilley
2016-12-12