Selectcottages.com
There are some fantastic customer reviews, listed with each cottage, which contain useful information about the accommodation, location and the surrounding area.
Booking.com
There are also many great reviews on booking.com – click here to view our listing on booking.com.
Trip Advisor
And, of course, each Lake District cottage is listed on Trip Advisor:
- Bridge End Farmhouse
- Scafell Cottage
- Stanley Ghyll Cottage
- Wastwater Cottage
- Wrynose Cottage
- Hardknott Cottage
- Whillan Beck Cottage
Visit Britain Review
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4 and 5 Star Rating - Self Catering
- Cyclists Welcome, Walkers Welcome, Families Welcome
- Inspection Date: 10 Sep 09
Summary
Under the British Common Standard for Self Catering properties BRIDGE END FARM achieve FOUR and FIVE Star rating. Part of the Standard is that all critical areas of the property; cleanliness, living areas, bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchen must each achieve a grade commensurate with the overall rating.
Following this assessment the establishment meets these requirements, enabling the rating indicated above to be confirmed.
An exceptionally well presented and maintained site. Most sympathetic conversions of previous farm buildings set courtyard style around a cobbled yard. Two garden areas are shared by guests, one being walled, with the second area reaching down to the private river bank, both are very well tended with attractive planted areas and very good wood outdoor furniture. The Farmhouse enjoys an enclosed private garden. Ample parking for all cars with outdoor areas providing ample night lighting. A most peaceful and rural location enjoyed nestling within the fells and with local amenities within walking distance
The cottages continue to present very well indeed. The largest property, The Farmhouse, is very traditional in style and finished with stone flagged floors, exposed beams and wood paneling. Most comfortably furnished and offering very good space for the number of guests accommodated. Original wooden flooring to bedrooms is an excellent feature. The bathrooms offer an excellent finish.
Scafell and Wastwater, again both larger family properties, offering more than ample space. The through lounges and open plan style ensure a light and airy feel although these properties also offer stone walls and exposed beams.
The four properties which accommodate 2 guests each, Hardknott, Whillan Beck, Wrynose and Stanley Ghyll, also presented to a high standard. Very comfortably furnished, and all offering ample space.
The very good sized laundry facility offers two washers and two dryers.
Bridge End Farm Cottages continue to achieve the four and five star ratings, which is as expected and an overall very good to excellent standard of holiday accommodation continues to be offered.
Sean
Great for the outdoors! For the walker, runner or cyclist the location is perfect. My first experience of cycling in the Lake District was the Fred Whitton Challenge 110 mile charity event, which introduced me to the roads the local area has to offer. The…
Sean - Scafell
Great location, lovely village, comfortable cottage. We stayed in Scafell with a large group of both friends and family, and the weather was glorious! After a day's walking on the fells we enjoyed a barbeque dinner most evenings in the lovely garden, by the river.…
Peter - Stanley Ghyll Cottage
Fantastic place to stay - Couldn't fault anything about our stay at Stanley Ghyll cottage in Boot. The accomodation is clean, comfortable and in such beautiful surroundings. Boot feels miles away from the outside world but the cottages are very close to two great hostelries…
Sara
A very special place. This was a vacation we thoroughly enjoyed. The cottages are charming and delightfully situated at the end of a quiet private lane. Tasteful furnishings and modern amenities in the cottages provide every comfort, while features such as cross-timbers and partly exposed…
Emma - Stanley Ghyll Cottage
We have stayed at Stanley Ghyll Cottage on many occasions over the past four years as we love it so much. The cosy cottage feels welcoming as soon as you enter and has every facility you need as well as a few added personal touches.…
Laura - Hardknott Cottage
Absolutely amazing, the best honeymoon a couple could ask for! Well what can I say, from the very first email enquiry to Greg and the very prompt and informative reply, I knew this was the place to spend our honeymoon. I guess I just had…
Rinus
We stayed in Hardknott Cottage for two weeks in June. The service was excellent. The property owner was staying next door and was very helpful in making our stay as pleasant as possible. He knows the Lake District and his recommendations about places to visit…
Dena
As a keen hill walker, I have spent many weekends and holidays in the Lake District over the last 15 years. I can honestly say that this is probably my best 'find' in the Lakes in all this time. The accommodation at Bridge End Farm…
Mark
Excellent location, pubs, & good walks nearby, superb accommodation - I have just reviewed another cottage (Stanley Ghyll) which is in the same fantastic location - so i won't repeat myself too much on the location side of this one. This is the first cottage…
Yara
Peaceful & very interesting - the site is located nearby many activities and visiting places, close to two rivers, and has very nice gardens. It represents the luxury old time life.
Charlie
Bridge End Farmhouse proved a lovely stay and was all we'd hoped for. Having visited the Lakes before we opted to try a new location this time. There were many walks possible from the doorstep, whilst the Farmhouse and private garden meant staying closer to…
Christian
Boot is a lovely village in the heart of the most beautiful valley in the Lakes (and that is saying something!). We have taken our summer holiday at Bridge End Farmhouse for the last 5 years, and it is always a wonderful experience to come…
David
Just come back from a superb 10 day holiday at Scafell Cottage. The house was perfectly equipped and we were met by the owner who proceeded to take an hour out to show us the best walks, fishing and things to do with the kids.…
Gillian
We have been in Wastwater cottage and some of the others a few times now both in Summer and Winter. The accommodation is fantastic and the location is breathtaking. Very clean and friendly. Good pubs very close by. We hope to return again later this…
Gillian
We stayed at Whillan Beck cottage for the last week in July 2011. We’re really fussy about the cleanliness of holiday accommodation, so were really pleased with the excellent standard we found at Whillan Beck, it was very clean and well maintained. The cottage is…
Margo
We stayed at Whillan Beck between Christmas 2010 and New Year (we had stayed at Bridge End Farmhouse next door some years ago so knew it would be good). We had a great time. The cottage is small but perfectly formed for two people and…
Kathryn
"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for such a lovely weekend in your cottage last weekend. We have stayed in lots of self catering accommodation in the Lake District and other areas, and can honestly say that it was one of, if…
David & Lynn
Just a quick note to say that we were all very impressed with the quality of Bridge End Farmhouse last weekend. The facilities were some of the best we've experienced. We had a great weekend of walking and celebrating my wife's 40th birthday. We hope…
Charlie
"Away from the crowds in the honey-spots of the Lake District, the village of Boot is like a scene from a movie, a small row of cottages with a pub and a post office, an old mill - and Select Cottages' farmhouse and other cottages.…
Ann-Charlotte, Stockholm
I had two glorious weeks at Whillan Beck cottage, which is every bit as pretty as the pictures show. The spacious back garden, with the beck running along its edge, was a pleasant surprise, perfect for relaxing after a day on the fells and to…
Kim
"From the moment we enquired to book with Select Cottages we received excellent personable customer service - quick to respond, efficient and friendly. A great deal of thought has gone into making the cottage comfortable and a wonderful place to relax in after a day…
Nicole
"A beautiful cottage in a perfect setting with everything you could need supplied and spotlessly clean. Scafell was absolutely perfect for our family of 9 and we all felt so at home there. It was comfortable, cosy and homely. The teenagers were initially aghast to…
David Court
"Just come back from a superb 10 day holiday at Scafell Cottage. The house was perfectly equipped and we were met by the owner who proceeded to take an hour out to show us the best walks, fishing and things to do with the kids.…
Quincy
"A wonderful introduction to the Lake District - this was our first trip to the Lake District and I'm delighted that I stumbled on these cottages. They are brilliantly situated in a lovely quiet village in the western lakes district. I didn't appreciate how lovely…
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Awards & recognition






Excellent & Restorative Stay
I think this is our 7th trip up to Boot and Bridge End. That should tell you something. Nothing to complain about, everything to praise. Location, property, customer service and the pubs so conveniently positioned. Yes we will be back!
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