Dovenby House, Cockermouth, ca130pn, United Kingdom
#2 of 54 Holiday rentals in Cockermouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 120 apartment reviews
9.7Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.9
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.7
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.7
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 16 June 2024
Amit
United KingdomClean, and nice location to explore the northwest Lakes. Good to have own parking. Great communication from the host Vanessa throughout. The lemon drizzle cake was a pleasant surprise and super delicious!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Sue
United KingdomNothing
comfortable bed and superb shower a pub across the road for a meal/drink, though we cooked as we knew the apartment would be very well equipped having stayed with the host previously.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 3 June 2024
Tracey
United Kingdomn/a
Absolutely amazing. We were on the ground floor - there are 3 apartments and plenty of parking room We booked for 2 nights as we were walking Scarfell Pike on Saturday 1st June (but did not want to pay stupid prices in Keswick area and only a 40 min drive). The accommodation is fantastic - Vanessa provides fresh milk - there's tea and coffee - and bakes you a cake...we had a warm Lemon Drizzle one of the best I've ever had. There are coffee pots, and a great selection of pots and pans and a dishwasher. The shower is just the best I've seen - better than some 4 star hotels I've stayed in. Also provided are dressing gowns and Shower Gel, Shampoo etc. Comfy bed, nice sitting room area Across the road is a pub - basic food, big plates and good quality - after the walk I was not going to cook. I can highly recommend Dovenby Apartment
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Ashlee
United KingdomIdeal location Lovely clean apartment Nice homely touches Would recommend and would definitely stay again
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Gordon
FranceLoved the surprise drizzle cake Layout, the quiet, the privacy, comfort
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Les
United KingdomLovely host, immaculate flat. Great location. 3rd time staying here and will book again.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 1 May 2024
Stephen
United KingdomIt was very cosy and comfortable with everything you need. Vanessa was brilliant and makes the most amazing cakes.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Susan
United KingdomVery comfortable bed! Chocolate treat & basic provisions left for us. Very nice shower.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Joanne
United Kingdomall good
well equipped with everything we needed and spotlessly clean
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 16 October 2023
Bethany
United KingdomNothing it was great
The building is beautiful and the rooms were very stylish. The bed was so soft! The host even brought us a homemade lemon drizzle cake. Totally exceeded our expectations.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Sue
United KingdomNothing
Great apartment, clean comfortable with everything you needed. Vanessa was a fantastic host. will definitely return.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 18 September 2023
Lesley
AustraliaWe had to leave.
Host made us feel very welcome! She even made us a cake! Very knowledgeable about the district. Would definitely recommend this place to travellers.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
Shirley
AustraliaGreat location and lots of space Vanessa is the most wonderful host, she met us with chocolate cake, gave excellent tips on activities and sites to visit, even did a load of washing for us. I would love to be able to return one day and highly recommend the apartment
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 15 September 2023
David
United KingdomThe busy road outside, though very little noise inside the house. Lack of door hooks in bathroom for dressing gowns/towels etc.
Everything was thought of, breakfast cereals, frozen pastry. Hairdryer, heated curlers, excellent cooking utensils, large screen TV. Etc.etc...plenty of space and spare room for our suitcases and holiday equipment. The owner even brought an excellent home made lemon drizzle cake! A good size car park and a pub across the road. Good and quick responses to our questions before and during our stay. And a nice substantial old building to return to after visiting local places of interest.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Christine
United KingdomNothing to not like.
Very welcoming host, brilliant communication, clean relaxing modern environment, supplies of milk, homemade cake and breakfast in the freezer!! North Lakes on the doorstep never fail to delight. Thank you Vanessa.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Andrew
United KingdomVanessa is the perfect host, always available to give personalised recommendations, but never intrusive. The apartment is a perfect size for a couple and spotlessly clean. The personal touches, such as milk and pastries real elevate this to an exceptional short term rental.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Lauren
United KingdomNothing!
The personality touches and thinking about possibly everything we would need for a short stay. A very warm welcome into the property with advice and guidance on the local areas - places to visit and recommended eateries was a thoughtful touch to make the most out of our experience.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 14 August 2023
Stu
United KingdomAbsolutely fantastic apartment, Vanessa was an amazing host and made us feel so welcome. 5* all day long. Would definitely recommend this place. Thank you Vanessa for being such a lovely host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 August 2023
Pauline
United KingdomHi it was nice and peaceful we enjoyed our stay it was very clean you could watch lots of stuff on telly.and I for 1 will definitely be going back next year cos we had a brilliant stay.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Friend
United KingdomEasy to find, lovely old building. Everything there that we needed for our stay. Got milk, Prosecco and a home made cake. Lovely and welcoming host.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Kirsti
United KingdomThe location was ideal for many areas of the Lake District. It was easy to find, and very quiet despite being just off a main road. It was well stocked with amenities and Vanessa, the host, even baked us a cake. We found it very comfortable and cosy. The shower is excellent too.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 16 July 2023
Paul
United KingdomNothing
Lovely apartment with lots of character. The homemade cake that was waiting for us when we arrived was a lovely surprise. The communication from Vanessa was also excellent.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Micky
United KingdomGreat location, accommodation was clean and comfortable. Great to have homemade cake! Vanessa was there to meet us to hand over the keys, a great welcome.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 13 June 2023
Geraldine
Isle of ManEverything was perfect, Host incredible, apartment superb.
N/A
Stayed in June 2023
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