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Oakdene Cottage - Sunnyslack

Cockermouth (5mls NW) , Lake District
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Hot tub
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Contemporary design and finish with sociable outside space with a fire pit and private hot tub
  • Perfect location only 3 miles to the Solway Coast and just 7 miles to Lake District National Park
  • For something different, try alpaca walking which can be arranged with the owner
Property code: 82438

A luxury and contemporary property with private hot tub which on a clear day has fabulous Fell views. A perfect escape for a family or friends to catch up and relax.

Offering light, fresh and welcoming accommodation for five guests, this pretty bungalow is perfect for friends and families exploring a beautiful part of Cumbria. The property is ideally situated midway between the Lake District National Park and the Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Featuring a private hot tub, extensive garden, fire pit and table tennis, this attractive holiday home is perfect for relaxing in while also making a great base for keen walkers and cyclists discovering this gorgeous area.

This refreshing and tastefully furnished bungalow features an elegant lounge with a Smart TV, comfortable seating and pretty views. The stylishly designed kitchen is perfect for cooking your favourite meals in, while the light-filled conservatory provides a dining area overlooking the garden. The property also features three fresh, airy bedrooms and a charming bathroom. The large, enclosed garden makes a great space for relaxing in on a lazy afternoon: there’s a lawn to the front of the house with plenty of space for children to play, and there’s also fruit trees, swings, a picnic bench and a sunny patio for al fresco dining. You can lie back in the soothing hot tub and take in the far-reaching views or spend the night stargazing. There’s also a table tennis table in the garage, and you may spot Shetland ponies or pygmy goats in the surrounding fields.

The bustling Georgian coastal town of Maryport (2.5 miles) is home to a flourishing harbour, a long sand and shingle beach, the Senhouse Roman Museum and the Lake District Coast Aquarium. Heading inland, Cockermouth (9 miles) is known for its independent shops and art galleries, and is the birthplace of William Wordsworth. The town makes a beautiful entry point into the Lake District, with Bassenthwaite Lake within easy reach (12 miles).

  • 3 Bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 Bathroom, with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer and a dishwasher
  • Utility area in garage with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Shop 1 mile, and pubs and restaurants 3 miles
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Smart TV in the master bedroom
  • Large enclosed garden with swings and picnic bench
  • Patio with seating, swing chair, fire pit, BBQ area and hot tub
  • Table tennis in the garage
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • There is an additional cottage available at this location to sleep 4 guests - Marsh Cottage-Sunnyslack, property code 94787
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • 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.

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Chris 20th March 2024

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We have stayed in a lot of places around the UK and this stay was our favourite. Great location, tranquil and easy to get to Keswick and Cockermouth for shops and amenities. The cottage itself is beautiful, superbly furnished and the facilities are excellent. The owner made us feel very welcome and was extremely helpful too. I would highly recommenRead mored Oakdene cottage to all. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth Louise 10th February 2024

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This cottage is truly stunning. When we arrived, we were blown away at how beautiful the cottage was. Jill has thought of absolutely everything and her attention to detail is spot on. There is every home comfort, even the provision of robes & slippers. Beds were so comfy, plenty of space to store your clothes, really comfy sofa and a huge kitchen wRead moreith everything you could need. The hot tub was huge and such a great feature. We absolutely loved staying at Oakdene and will definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Gordon 12th January 2024

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Fabulous place and already recommended it to friends and family

Reviewed by David 29th December 2023

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An amazing cottage, brilliant facilities and lovely views. Very cosy and a perfect place to stay.

Reviewed by Michaela 4th November 2023

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From the moment we arrived, we were immediately impressed by the lovely setting and the overall cleanliness of the property. The cottage was not only clean but also well equipped with everything we could possibly need. During our stay, the area experienced unexpected blackouts and Jill went above and beyond to assist us, bringing candles and a bottRead morele of wine to get us through the night! Overall, our experience at this cottage was wonderful and we would definitely recommend! Hide

Reviewed by James 27th October 2023

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This cottage was absolutely amazing. A message was left on the play room chalkboard by the previous occupants which read best holiday cottage ever we defiantly concur! It was a lovely comfortable and plush cottage that we thoroughly enjoyed staying in.

Reviewed by Chloe 8th October 2023

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I cant think of one negative to this place. Jill is the loveliest host and has thought of everything including seasonal decor. Customised towels and robes for the hot tub are provided, beautiful diffusers throughout the house, gorgeous high quality furnishings in every room. The comfiest sofa and bed ever. Just the most relaxing, luxury holiday homRead moree ever with no expense spared. I could very happily live here. We would 100% return to Oakdene and have already recommended to friends and family. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 29th September 2023

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Reviewed by Clare 15th September 2023

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Great place to stay. Close to the lakes and beach. Good food in Cockermouth.

Reviewed by Christine 8th September 2023

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Fab u lous!! Oakdene is a lovely property in the perfect base for exploring the Lakes. It is clean, comfortable and beautifully laid out. It comes supplied with everything you could possibly need. The extra little touches eg bath robes/slippers/towels for hot tub/welcome hamper were much appreciated. The hot tub is fantastic and we loved relaxing iRead moren it after a busy day out exploring. Jill is a great host and on hand if needed. Overall we had a brilliant stay and made some lovely memories. Hide

Reviewed by Denis 18th August 2023

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Jill was an amazing, friendly, warm and knowledgeable host! The alpaca's were great to see nearby. Every detail was amazing and gave us the perfect relaxing break as a family. Spotlessly clean and great attention to detail. It was great to have use of the hot tub at any time; so often you stay somewhere and can only use such facilities at certain tRead moreimes of the day for a limited time. Table tennis was fun too. The fish and chips were not great in Maryport, but the Turkish in Cockermouth great! Hide

Reviewed by Jane 28th July 2023

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Beautiful cottage, all the little extras made it so much easier to settle in and relax. Owner was really friendly and welcoming as were her alpacas!!

Reviewed by Irene 21st July 2023

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Cottage is perfect! Absolutely stunning and very well equipped. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The views are amazing and very peaceful. If its a quiet holiday youre after then its the perfect location and near the coast. However if youre after more family oriented activities then it is a good drive away to the best places. If I could take tRead morehe cottage with me further south nearer Windermere then I would. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 14th July 2023

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I stayed at Oakdene with my husband and 3 children. We thoroughly enjoyed our week here. The house was extremely well equipped, vey comfortable, clean and tidy and the hot tub was a big hit with my two older kids, as was the pool table in the garage. I would definitely recommend staying here and would return again in future. Lots of lovely places tRead moreo explore within 30 minutes drive too. Hide

Reviewed by Vivienne 16th June 2023

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Oakdene cottage is a beautifully decorated and very comfortable place to stay. It is a fantastic base for visiting nearby Bassenthwaite Lake, Derwentwater in Keswick, Buttermere, Workington and Cockermouth. We were greeted by Jill and given a lovely hamper. The cottage has all the facilities you need plus a hot tub and table tennis! We would definiRead moretely come here again. Hide

Reviewed by Carole 17th May 2023

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Reviewed by Gary 21st April 2023

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Really nice cottage. Owner.was very helpful

Reviewed by Mark 7th April 2023

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A beautiful clean cottage with excellent views and lots of amenities. With helpful and knowledgeable owners .

Reviewed by Sarah 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Yan 11th February 2023

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Highly recommend this cottage! We loved everything about it! The smell, the decoration, the vibes when you sitting on the sofa, and all the facilities it offers are more than enough! And Jill, the house host is so nice, made us feel really welcomed. We really enjoyed the 7 nights stay here!

Reviewed by Jill 3rd February 2023

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A very comfortable cottage, with welcoming host, in a good location for trips to the coast and walking in the North Lakes. The hot tub was great after a days walking!

Reviewed by Paul 22nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Glenn 10th October 2022

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 23rd September 2022

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A gorgeous property in a quiet location with everything we needed. Spotlessly clean, super comfy and all the little touches were lovely. Jill made us feel really welcome and the hot tub was the perfect thing to come back to after a long day out exploring. Very sad when we had to leave. Definitely the best holiday property we've stayed in.

Reviewed by Ole 10th September 2022

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The bungalow was very well equipped with lots of lovely small touches to make it comfortable and homely including a luxury welcome hamper. The owner was very friendly and ready to help in any way. Although a bungalow there were four steps up to the front door. The hot tub gave a good end to the day and was regularly checked by the owner.

Reviewed by Laurence 2nd September 2022

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Beautiful Accommodation, with everything you could possibly want for a self catering holiday. Would highly recommend 5 star+ Proprietor Jill gave us a very warm and friendly welcome big thank you

Reviewed by Zoe 19th August 2022

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Oakdene is a beautiful luxury cottage for a relaxing stay in stunning surroundings. The furnishings are all comfortable and the cottage was spotlessly clean. The garden and hot tub were immaculate, and the games room provided lots of fun. The host was so helpful and accommodating, nothing was too much trouble and we received a warm welcome. Our dauRead moreghter loved the swings and I loved reading in the egg chair. Lovely luxury products in the bathroom and comfy robes provided. We cant wait to return! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 8th July 2022

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We really loved our stay - the cottage was beautiful, spacious and had everything we could have needed/desired. We loved the little extras like luxurious robes, the complimentary slippers, but also things like the comfy sofas and proper size dishwasher. We also especially liked the table tennis table and hot tub! The owners were also super friendlyRead more and helpful. No complaints at all. We would very happily go again. Hide

Reviewed by Angela 24th June 2022

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Beautiful property, exceeded expectation, every detail catered for and enjoyed the hot tub! Lovely quiet country setting, easy to relax and let the world go by!! Thank you for sharing your property apart from the weather it was perfect!

Reviewed by Jeannette 17th June 2022

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The house is in a rural setting but it is easy to travel around the area. The house is large and very comfortable. The bed is a good size and we slept well. The bathroom has a bath and shower which was good. The lounge has a large settee, gas fire and big tv. The kitchen is well equipped. The conservatory is large with a dining table for 6. OutsideRead more there are views of Skiddaw and the garden backs onto fields. There is plenty of garden furniture and a large hot tub. Hide

Reviewed by John 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Manmon 20th May 2022

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Reviewed by Ani 22nd April 2022

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The cottage itself and the gardens were beautiful. The beds were the most comfortable we had ever slept in. It was spotlessly clean. Things to do less than 10 minutes by car. It was in a really peaceful area. The kids loved seeing the sheep in the next field that came to say hello. The hot tub was a huge hit. Jill added so many little touches that Read moremade you feel welcome and valued and was on hand if we needed any help and very approachable. I definitely recommend and would book again in future. Hide

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