Sunny Hill | Great Strickland | Moorside | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.9★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

54 Customer Review(s)

Catherine
March 2024

“Excellent holiday with amazing hosts!”

Thank you for making us so welcome, the cottage excelled our expectations and was like a home from home.

Thank you for making us so welcome, the cottage excelled our expectations and was like a home from home.

- Catherine, March 2024
Bill January 2024

“Had a very good short break at Sunny Hill despite the weather.”

Cosy cottage ideal to chill out in front of log burner fire. All you need for a short break is in place and hosts very friendly should need anything. Good selection of restaurants and pubs within a 5/6 mile range with local pub 10 minute walk although it's on country road. All in all no complaints and would certainly make a return visit.

- Bill, January 2024
Debra December 2023

“Perfect little stay in the lovely house”

- Debra, December 2023
Jacqueline October 2023

“Sunny Hill was a lovely holiday home and well equipped with kitchen equipment as we like to cook a lot of our own food.”

Great outside space for our little dog Jess to explore. Neil and Michelle where on hand if we needed anything and we enjoyed the bottle of wine and local brownies they left us as a little welcome gift. Plenty of wood on hand for the log burner which was lovely. Even without the log burner the cottage was quite warm as the radiators hear up very quickly too! Great location and only 45 minutes from Windamere, Bowness, Ambleside and Keswick. The local Co-op 10 minute drive away was well stocked and handy for bits and bobs! Overall a great stay despite the very wet weather but that didn't dampen anything!!

- Jacqueline, October 2023
James October 2023

“The cottage was warm, clean and comfortable and Neil and Michelle were on hand if we needed anything.”

Neil asked if we had any problems when we departed, saying if guests don't tell us we don't know. We mentioned a light bulb in the cooker hood and he fixed it. Would recommend this cottage.

- James, October 2023
David September 2023

“A first class product.”

Two very amiable hosts, who are only too willing to help if needed. Quality furnishings throughout and very comfortable beds. Similarly, top rate crockery and kitchen utensils. A large garden. We shall definitely stay again and have no hesitation in recommending Sunny Hill to our friends and family.

- David, September 2023
Alison August 2023

“Spacious and very well maintained cottage.”

A beautiful and quiet garden to enjoy. Thoughtful gifts on arrival. Short drive to Ullswater Lake. Friendly and helpful hosts. Hope to return.

- Alison, August 2023
Martin July 2023

“Just back from a really lovely stay at Sunny Hill.”

The cottage is absolutely lovely, very comfortable and includes everything you could possibly need. The very friendly owner was reassuringly on hand should we have needed anything but thankfully we didn’t. The beautiful garden was the star of the show for us and weather permitting, is a real treat with a lovely area to sit outside. Would highly recommend.

- Martin, July 2023
David June 2023

“Neal and Michelle were excellent and very helpful, lovely accommodation and garden”

- David, June 2023
Matt May 2023

“Such a wonderful cottage set in a beautiful location.”

Clean and tidy, everything you’d need was available. Neil and Michelle were so friendly and accommodating.

- Matt, May 2023
Emaleen May 2023

“What a beautiful place to stay.”

We would not of enjoyed our stay anymore. It was homely and clean throughout. We absolutely loved the garden space sat watching the birds coming down for food. The dogs loved roaming in the garden and laying by the fire. We can’t wait to come back. Absolutely perfect getaway.

- Emaleen, May 2023
Alison April 2023

“Lovely cottage very comfortable perfect for a dog friendly break.”

Will definitely book again

- Alison, April 2023
Ian March 2023

“A clean comfortable cottage in a good location for both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.”

- Ian, March 2023
Hazel March 2023

“Very clean, cosy, comfortable and spacious cottage.”

Warm welcome from the owners. Log burner laid ready to light and cake and wine to enjoy! Often cottage owners say there will be logs available and you arrive after a long journey to find this isn’t the case. Sunnyhill created instant relaxation and peace. We really enjoyed watching the birds in snow, mist, rain and sunshine so feel this would be an ideal cottage stay in any season.

- Hazel, March 2023
Giles March 2023

“Great cottage, lovely location and fantastic hosts”

- Giles, March 2023
Richard February 2023

“Great relaxing week cottage was excellent, warm and cosy dogs had a great time too.”

highly recommend.Would definitely come again.

- Richard, February 2023
John February 2023

“Perfect in every way.”

Spotlessly clean, well equipped , lovely safe garden for our dog to roam about in and a first class pub right in the village. Our hosts were more than helpful and provided a lovely welcome pack. Can't wait to return.

- John, February 2023
Alison December 2022

“Spotlessly clean only problem we had was the single beds .”

..one was a pull out bed so no good for an adult but then the bedroom was to small for 2 normal size single beds my husband ended up sleeping in the double room.

- Alison, December 2022
Vicky November 2022

“Sunny Hill cottage was cosy, comfy and.”

Immaculate, it was well equipped and even had plenty of games and books to choose from. The owners were very thoughtful and massively went over and above for us, they even left a bottle or wine and a cake to welcome us. It's the little things that make such a difference. We have already recommended this property and Sykescottages to our friends and family.

- Vicky, November 2022
Brian October 2022

“We had a fantastic stay at Sunny Hill.”

As soon as we pulled up to the cottage, we knew we had booked the right place. The place was every bit as good as it looked on the website. Spotlessly clean inside, with a fully equipped open plan kitchen (even a slow cooker - which we did use). Plenty of cutlery and crockery and glasses of various types. Stocked Tea, Coffee and Sugar and even a separate coffee machine with coffee pouches.. A fantastic touch was a lovely Lemon Cake and a bottle of Wine , which we enjoyed immensely! The bedrooms were nicely decorated and beds comfy. The garden was fantastic, unfortunately the weather didn't give us much chance to use it, but in summer, it would be a fantastic place just to sit back and chill. I can't recommend this place highly enough and would be more than happy to recommend it to anybody. We will definitely be back!

- Brian, October 2022
Karen June 2022

“Had a lovely 4 night stay at Sunny Hill.”

Everything in place for a great holiday break. Large garden which we enjoyed, especially our dog. We were lucky to have good weather and cottage is situated in an ideal place to explore the Lakes.

- Karen, June 2022
Asif April 2022

“We had a wonderful stay and hosts were very welcoming, helpful and informative in respect to the area and local attractions.”

Lovely place to stay as a base for exploring the Lake District area. Definitely would book again.

- Asif, April 2022
John April 2022

“Excellent property and lovely garden.”

We felt very much at home. Excellent hosts. Would highly recommend the property. Thoroughly enjoyable week’s holiday and we will return. J, B and R

- John, April 2022
David March 2022

“The property could do with some updates like the kitchen.”

The kitchen cupboard doors need replacement. And on arrival there was a lot of dead flies in the lounge area.

- David, March 2022
Karen January 2022

“Very comfortable and clean cottage in a quiet location, had everything we needed.”

Superbly positioned for visiting all of the Lake District. Owners made us feel very welcome.

- Karen, January 2022
Helen December 2021

“Fantastic cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

Loads of space for four people. Owners were excellent at taking care of us both before and during the trip. Great location for access to lakes and amenities. Would highly recommend.

- Helen, December 2021
Barbara October 2021

“We had a very comfortable and happy week.”

It was a good place to meet up between Scotland and York. We all appreciated the ground floor accommodation which made for easy use and access. Michelle and Neil were extremely helpful, especially when I had forgotten the milk in the grocery delivery! A good week.

- Barbara, October 2021
Carole September 2021

“The cottage was lovely, clean comfortable and very well stocked.”

Lovely garden and the host Neil and Michelle were brilliant. Good location for exploring the Lake District.

- Carole, September 2021
Lorna July 2021

“The cottage was exceptional we loved everything about the cottage and the ...”

The cottage was exceptional we loved everything about the cottage and the garden, though we were here for complete relaxation with our dog and cat, the owner was completely present for most of our holiday doing odd jobs helping himself to our shed in the garden even though we wanted a peaceful break, he was drilling up the ladders down the ladders, didn’t want to offend but it kind of spoilt our relaxing break

- Lorna, July 2021
Phillip June 2021

“Probably the best value for money we have experienced with Sykes, especially after the poor experience in Wales last year.”

Highly recommend the property and the owners.,

- Phillip, June 2021
Elizabeth April 2021

“Small out of the way little village without a shop but a very welcoming pub.”

Peaceful location and lots of walking routes in and around the area. Owners Neil and Michelle gave us a warm welcome and information regarding local eateries. Also provided essential information for bookings under Covid restrictions such as booking before 9am for Ullswater Steamer. Sunny Hill is a very cosy cottage and a welcome retreat with a beautiful garden to enjoy.

- Elizabeth, April 2021
Jon April 2021

“Fabulous comfy cottage , Owners very helpful and informative about the local area, lovely local wakes will definitely return .”

- Jon, April 2021
Lyn October 2020

“Our holiday to sunny hill at Great strickland was fantastic.”

the cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed and more. the owners of the cottage were fantastic in making our stay very welcoming. we loved the area. we would highly recommend to others. and we will def be going back.

- Lyn, October 2020
Helen October 2020

“Lovely cottage, very peaceful location.”

The owners were fantastic hosts and couldn’t do enough for you. Highly recommend for touring the lakes.

- Helen, October 2020
Darren October 2020

“Had a lovely stay at Sunny Hill cottage in Great Strickland, near Penrith in the Lake District in Oct 2020.”

Hosts were very welcoming and helpfull. Couldn't fault it. Very cosy cottage and close to main links in and around the Lake District area. Would recommend to anyone if holidaying in the Lake District. Look forward to coming back in 2021, can't wait. Thanks again.

- Darren, October 2020
Sarah September 2020

“The pictures of Sunny Hill really don’t do the cottage justice.”

I think what is most outstanding is the quality of the finish and the cleanliness of the accommodation. It’s so frustrating that some dog friendly holiday homes are below standard and it was such a relief to find that Sunny Hill was spotless particularly as our holiday was doubling up as a Honeymoon!! The owners are extremely approachable and friendly and made us feel really welcome. The quality of the fixtures and fittings is high here and everything you could possibly need has been provided. We intend to recommend Sunny Hill to all our friends but moreover have every intention of re booking on the future.

- Sarah, September 2020
Stephanie August 2020

“By far the best cottage we have stayed in, ideal for us and our doggies.”

Superbly equipped, thoughtfully designed, warm and comfortable.

- Stephanie, August 2020
Laura August 2020

“Myself and my family absolutely loved the peaceful and tranquil location with the most stunning picture postcard views.”

Our accommodation was just perfect, very cosy and homely. We really enjoyed seeing lots of wildlife and going on the many beautiful walks.

- Laura, August 2020
Anthony August 2020

“Fantastic shortbreak at Sunny Hill - beautiful cottage set in equally beautiful and well kept gardens/grounds.”

Thoughtful and useful extra information about local area supplied by very helpful hosts. Lovely flowers, chocolate & a bottle of very nice prosecco supplied as a surprise gift to help celebrate a birthday (thank you again) - lovely touch. Helpful and knowledgeable hosts, our thanks again to Neil & Michelle (and the baby rabbit that kept popping up) , will definitely be back for another visit.

- Anthony, August 2020
James March 2020

“Neil and Michelle made us very welcome .”

Bungalow was nice and warm when we arrived. this bungalow is nicely located in the country side just outside of the village. Walking are dog was easy around local area. this was are second visit to sunny hill and never disappointed. Having two bathrooms make it easy if more than three go up on holiday. WiFi was also brilliant being where this bungalow is situated. Would surely use again.

- James, March 2020
Mary March 2020

“Cottage was brilliant very peacefull and relaxing loved the gardens.”

- Mary, March 2020
Marie September 2019

“The cottage was set within a beautiful peaceful garden , in a quiet village,with perfect weather for most of the time.”

We discovered a couple of lovely eating places, and met lots of friendly people.

- Marie, September 2019
Eileen September 2019

“The cottage has everything you could want for a comfortable stay.”

Lovely tranquil setting Neil and Michelle could not offer any more than they have, I would highly recommend. Mrs Bunting

- Eileen, September 2019
Gail September 2019

“Lovely cottage in beautiful countryside, fabulous hosts Michelle and Neil were on hand if needed, cottage had everything you would need or wanted, well decorated and nice touches and spotlessly clean, the garden was like something out of a picture postcard if the weather is good it would be delightful to sit in the garden, lovely garden table and chairs available with parasol.”

Modern, beautiful cottage that I would highly recommend to all.

- Gail, September 2019
Victoria July 2019

“O wow! The words amazing, fantastic and perfect don't do this beautiful little cottage justice.”

I knew from the moment we arrived that this was a special place. It's situated in the quietest of loations and has amazing views. And as soon as we opened the front door, we knew we'd found a real gem. You walk into a lovely "cottagy" open plan kitchen, diner and living room which has patio doors that open up into the large garden area. We sat out in the garden and all we could hear were the birds and sheep. Bliss!! The 2 bedrooms are a good size with ample wardrobe room for all your bits and pieces. And there is a lovely en-suite with double shower and main bathroom with a bath. But you know what made this visit super special? The owners, Neil and Michelle. They thought of everything and more. I'd let them know it was my husband's big birthday, and they'd bought him a cake, a bottle of prosecco chilling in the fridge and sprinkled confetti on the dining room table where they placed the balloons I'd had delivered to their house. How lovely is that? They came to check we were ok once we had settled in and were on hand to give suggestions on where to go and what to do. And we met their lovely dogs who were just beautiful. This was our first time staying in a cottage, we normally stay in hotels or B&Bs. I have to say, I'm a convert. We have been truly spoilt on our first cottage stay. We will definitely be back!

- Victoria, July 2019
Anne April 2019

“Having been to Sunny Hill before we knew what to expect.”

Very clean and comfortable. Met the new owners who were very kind and helpful. Left us a lovely bottle of wine and Cumbrian fruit cake. It's a beautiful area with so much to see. We even went over to the coast this time to Whitehaven Harbour and Marina and St Bees - terrific beach. Weather changeable but that's all part of the Lake District

- Anne, April 2019
Philip March 2019

“The cottage was a beautiful place to spend our week.”

The owners were lovely and were very thoughtful in making sure we had a wonderful holiday.

- Philip, March 2019
Jonathan March 2019

“Neil and Michelle gave us and our young retriever Ellie a very warm welcome.”

Everything we needed for a week's break was in the house which was warm, airy and comfortable. Great Strickland is an excellent base for visiting the Lakes, the western Borders and the Yorkshire Dales. It has an excellent, friendly pub serving home cooked food.

- Jonathan, March 2019
Susan March 2019

“We had a wonderful holiday at Sunny hill, we were very pleased with the accomodation.”

We found it too be warm, clean & well equipped. Neil& Michelle were very pleasant & gave us a wonderful friendly welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for them. We had a fantastic time exploring the Lakes, & then to return to such a lovely cottage made our holiday

- Susan, March 2019
Gillian February 2019

“A lovely week at this beautiful cottage, so warm and welcoming.”

The owners were so helpful and have gone to great lengths to ensure this cottage is to an excellent standard. Lovely clean comfortable beds, on suite bathroom and overly big open living room and kitchen. Two big sofas that are very comfortable especially when your sitting in front of the log burner on a cold night. Thank you so much Neil & Michelle for allowing us to enjoy a lovely week at Sunny Hill

- Gillian, February 2019
Hew January 2019

“What a lovely few days we had with our 2 dogs at Sunny Hill.”

A lovely welcome e mail arrived from Neil and Michelle before our visit. When we arrived the lights were on and the lovely couple came out to welcome us.Inside the cottage was lovely and cosy with a welcoming fruit loaf and bottle of wine.The cottage is perfect in every way and the grounds are superb for dogs well fenced and grassy.Spotless comfortable cottage we would definitely return and use as a base for the Lake District and Yorkshire.10 out of 10 for Neil and Michelle.

- Hew, January 2019
Ian October 2018

“All the beds were too small and uncomfortable.”

Several taps/fittings were loose. We failed to spot there was no washing machine in the property but felt it was a basic requirement in a modern self catering property. There was an insufficient amount of basic cutlery.

- Ian, October 2018
Emily August 2018

“A great country getaway cottage in the heart of Eden Valley farmland.”

Hosts were very friendly and helpful.

- Emily, August 2018
Suzan July 2018

“Very enjoyable holiday.”

I especially like the fact that Sykes offer properties that cater for short breaks as well as full weeks. The property was lovely & peaceful with a beautiful garden. Perfect for sitting out on a sunny evening.

- Suzan, July 2018

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x single with additional pull-out stacker bed
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Open-plan living area with kitchen area, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Oil central heating with woodburner
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD player, CD player/radio, WiFi, selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available
Off road parking for 3 cars
Cycle storage available
Private patio area with furniture, plus area of lawned garden
Two small or medium sized wellbehaved dogs welcome.Sorry no smoking
Shop 5 miles, pub 10 mins walk
Note: Dogs are accepted at this property from 1st December 2018

The property

A fabulous single-storey detached cottage in the attractive grounds of the owner's home, on the edge of the pretty village of Great Strickland, seven miles from Penrith. Built to a high standard, Sunny Hill provides first-class accommodation in a quiet, peaceful location, ideal for a get-away-from-it-all romantic break in the country. The open-plan living area is spacious, light and airy, with French doors leading to a private, south-facing patio area, while exposed beams, Velux windows, a cosy woodburner and great views ensure that Sunny Hill will be a holiday home to remember. A wonderful base for enjoying the inspirational Lake District, the Eden Valley Circular Cycle Route passes the cottage, while just a short drive away are Appleby, delightful Pooley Bridge and the magnificent lakes at Ullswater and Haweswater.

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About the location

GREAT STRICKLAND

Penrith 7 miles; Appleby 10 miles; Kendal 22 miles.

The attractive, unspoilt rural village of Great Strickland is ideally placed for exploring the Lake District and Eden Valley. The village offers a pub, which serves good food and the nearby market town of Penrith has a good selection of shops and restaurants, a cinema and swimming baths. The Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre is only 2 miles away and well worth a visit, or why not cruise on one of Ullswater's motor yachts, which leave hourly from Pooley Bridge, only 5 miles away? The Rheged Discovery Centre in Penrith is the “largest grass covered building in the country” or you might like to visit Dalemain Historic House featured in a television production of Jane Eyre. For those who love the outdoors, the well known "Coast to Coast" walk runs close to Great Strickland and walks abound in the nearby National Park.

Two well behaved small or medium sized dogs accepted from 1st December 2018

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Reviews & Ratings

“Excellent holiday with amazing hosts!”

“Had a very good short break at Sunny Hill despite the weather.”

“Perfect little stay in the lovely house”

“Sunny Hill was a lovely holiday home and well equipped with kitchen equipment as we like to cook a lot of our own food.”

“The cottage was warm, clean and comfortable and Neil and Michelle were on hand if we needed anything.”

“A first class product.”

“Spacious and very well maintained cottage.”

“Just back from a really lovely stay at Sunny Hill.”

“Neal and Michelle were excellent and very helpful, lovely accommodation and garden”

“Such a wonderful cottage set in a beautiful location.”

“What a beautiful place to stay.”

“Lovely cottage very comfortable perfect for a dog friendly break.”

“A clean comfortable cottage in a good location for both the Lake District and the Yorkshire Dales.”

“Very clean, cosy, comfortable and spacious cottage.”

“Great cottage, lovely location and fantastic hosts”

“Great relaxing week cottage was excellent, warm and cosy dogs had a great time too.”

“Perfect in every way.”

“Spotlessly clean only problem we had was the single beds .”

“Sunny Hill cottage was cosy, comfy and.”

“We had a fantastic stay at Sunny Hill.”

“Had a lovely 4 night stay at Sunny Hill.”

“We had a wonderful stay and hosts were very welcoming, helpful and informative in respect to the area and local attractions.”

“Excellent property and lovely garden.”

“The property could do with some updates like the kitchen.”

“Very comfortable and clean cottage in a quiet location, had everything we needed.”

“Fantastic cottage with everything you need for a comfortable stay.”

“We had a very comfortable and happy week.”

“The cottage was lovely, clean comfortable and very well stocked.”

“The cottage was exceptional we loved everything about the cottage and the ...”

“Probably the best value for money we have experienced with Sykes, especially after the poor experience in Wales last year.”

“Small out of the way little village without a shop but a very welcoming pub.”

“Fabulous comfy cottage , Owners very helpful and informative about the local area, lovely local wakes will definitely return .”

“Our holiday to sunny hill at Great strickland was fantastic.”

“Lovely cottage, very peaceful location.”

“Had a lovely stay at Sunny Hill cottage in Great Strickland, near Penrith in the Lake District in Oct 2020.”

“The pictures of Sunny Hill really don’t do the cottage justice.”

“By far the best cottage we have stayed in, ideal for us and our doggies.”

“Myself and my family absolutely loved the peaceful and tranquil location with the most stunning picture postcard views.”

“Fantastic shortbreak at Sunny Hill - beautiful cottage set in equally beautiful and well kept gardens/grounds.”

“Neil and Michelle made us very welcome .”

“Cottage was brilliant very peacefull and relaxing loved the gardens.”

“The cottage was set within a beautiful peaceful garden , in a quiet village,with perfect weather for most of the time.”

“The cottage has everything you could want for a comfortable stay.”

“O wow! The words amazing, fantastic and perfect don't do this beautiful little cottage justice.”

“Having been to Sunny Hill before we knew what to expect.”

“The cottage was a beautiful place to spend our week.”

“Neil and Michelle gave us and our young retriever Ellie a very warm welcome.”

“We had a wonderful holiday at Sunny hill, we were very pleased with the accomodation.”

“A lovely week at this beautiful cottage, so warm and welcoming.”

“What a lovely few days we had with our 2 dogs at Sunny Hill.”

“All the beds were too small and uncomfortable.”

“A great country getaway cottage in the heart of Eden Valley farmland.”

“Very enjoyable holiday.”

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The property

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About the location

GREAT STRICKLAND