High Kiln Bank Cottage, BROUGHTON-IN-FURNESS

Rated 5/50 by BSAgoldenflash on 27th April 2019

"I highly recommend,we were greeted very warmly by the owners son in law.There were lovely walks from the door step,a lovely local pub,which did nice food also.The house was spotless clean,a fresh supply of logs.Two nice sized bathrooms.I cant wait to book again.Thank you"

Rated 3/50 by Eileen L on 8th January 2018

"This was our New Year break. Location stunning, although we found it difficult to negotiate the driveway made worse by the snow and ice on the day we arrived. The owners would have helped us to get up the lane with the Land Rover but we could not contact them because there was no phone signal in the surrounding area. However the cottage when we arrived was comfortable and pets no problem. The owners were welcoming and informed us of how the heating worked ( in 2hr bursts) and of the land line next door for emergencies ( you never know with children and older adults), however the old lady next door was away for the holidays. The owner did leave the adjoining door to the ladies cottage unlocked , but even though this was very trusting of them it is not an ideal solution. We were a party of 7 plus two dogs, however three of us were over 70 and whilst my husband and I are fit and active and loved the walks , our other family member has difficulty with here mobility and found things very difficult as all the bathrooms are upstairs and the terrain difficult for walking outside. So in closing a beautiful,peaceful "summer" retreat ideally suited for the fit and active and I feel some mention of this should made in the description of the cottage. On the whole our family enjoyed the break, so if you like to be "down with the sheep" then this is the place for you. We would return but only in warmer weather and alas not with all of our family members which is a pity."

Rated 5/50 by Lucy S on 25th July 2016

"We have just returned from a brilliant week here. The cottage itself is lovely; very spacious and in a beautiful setting. The rooms were perfect for our family and beds very comfortable. We loved just going outside and hearing nothing but the occasional bird chirping. The orchard is gorgeous to sit in and just take in the scenery. My daughter loved having the piano in the cottage and also the games and books. It was so nice to spend a week away from wifi and phone signals. The lady next door was so friendly and lovely. She told us of a nice walk to go on near a river. We followed her instructions on how to get there and ended up at a really nice part of the river which the kids ended up playing in most of the day as the weather was roasting. I would love to return here as it was such a relaxing week."

Rated 4/50 by Sandi J on 13th June 2016

"A beautiful farmhouse cottage tucked away from reality, with the most stunning panoramic scenery. A great house for a family reunion or just to get away from a stressful life."

Rated 5/50 by Brandonandlinda on 5th June 2016

"High Kiln Bank cottage is a beautiful, period farmhouse in a remote and rarely-visited part of the Lake District. It is quiet, beautiful, and extremely peaceful. We traveled to the cottage by car, and received good directions which brought us straight to the property. When we arrived, we were met by the owner (even though we were running late) who was extremely helpful and friendly. She showed us how to make everything work - from the hot water heater to locking the upstairs windows for safety. Maybe most impressive and thoughtful is that they knew we were coming with three young children so they had installed a child gate at the top and bottom of the stairs just for us. Very thoughtful. The cottage is very large, with a kitchen and table which seats eight comfortably, lounge, three bedrooms and three baths. The lounge even has space for a grand piano which is tucked away nicely and the owner were happy with my children playing (banging) on the instrument. The showers are great, with lots of hot water and excellent water pressure (not always common in older houses in the UK). The kitchen was well-stocked. There is a very good dishwasher, washer/dryer combo, fridge, freezer, tea kettle, toaster, French press, etc. Plenty of dishes, cutlery, well-made pots and pans, and so on make it easy to cook for a family in the cottage. The views are amazing. The house is perched on a hillside over one of the most picturesque valleys in the Lake District. There are a handful of gardens around the house where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or glass of wine after dinner. There is a fenced in orchard with a picnic table that is perfect for kids. We brought our dog as well, and often a "pet-friendly" place makes you feel uncomfortable for having brought your dog. That is not the case here, they were very happy with our dog to wander around off the lead. One part of the visit that was very special for our kids is that the owner's 96-year old mother lives in the other half of the holiday rental (think two semi-detached cottages with a door between in the inside that is not used). She has been living there for 70 years and was so sweet to our kids and our dog. She even told us about when the Lake District had no power, no running water, when she was in the RAF during the Second World War. It was a real pleasure to be able to talk with her through the week. Of note, there is no mobile connectivity in this area of the Lake District. There is a land-line phone next door in case of an emergency. Overall, the owners were very kind and accommodating and the cottage is a real gem. It is in a peaceful part of the Western Lake District. We'll go back!"

Rated 5/50 by NicoleFrance on 31st August 2015

""pass the top of the hill, then over the cattle grids, and turn right after a few yards". This is the end of the connected world, but the beginning of the connection to nature, quietness, a sweet home, and the kindness of its owners. From High Kiln Bank, you will be able to go all around in the Lake district, but then maybe after a few days, you will prefer staying in the sweet Duddon Valley, enjoying your cosy home, the nice views from all windows, and breakfast or tea time in the gardens. The most courageous will run to the top of the hill in the morning, the most gourmets will hike further (motivated by a nearby very nice inn). Just go there !"