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Visit Britain Review

  • Visit Britain 4 and 5 Star rating4 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.

Gillian

"Can't wait to return - We have been in this cottage and some of the others a few times now both in Summer and Winter. The accommodation fantastic and the location is breathtaking. Very clean and friendly. Good pubs very close by. We hope to…

Sash T

"Bridge End is a converted farm, with a range of small cottages, a large stand-alone farm cottage, and Wastwater Cottage, a large semi-detached cottage at the end of the row. It has an excellent open plan downstairs, including a piano, and opens out onto a…

Flo Irwin

"Comfortable, homely accommodation, set in a historic barn conversion made a lovely peaceful base from which to explore the beautiful Lake District. The cottage was equipped with everything we would need and was always lovely and warm. We found Greg, the owner, to be very…

Iris Henderson & family

"My family and I stayed at Scafell Cottage which is another of the cottages near Wastwater, in Eskdale, Cumbria, in October 2010. We also stayed there in Oct. 2009 and are returning again this year in October. We had the most wonderful holiday. When we…

Peter

"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 that are both friendly and…

Client from Germany

"This a 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 granite in the walls…

Mark

"We had stayed in another cottage a few weeks previously (Hardknott Cottage) and clearly enjoyed that so much we came back again! However, this time we wanted to try a slightly different cottage, so we went for Stanley Ghyll. I have stayed in the lakes…

Mike

"We had a very pleasant week in the beautiful surroundings of Eskdale. The cottage was comfortable with all that we needed and full of rustic charm. We particularly liked the exposed beams and internal stonework. We were able to do a number of challenging and…

Karen

"Thank you so much for a lovely stay.  We thoroughly enjoyed it.  What a wonderful cottage; it felt like home!  We will be back in the near future."

Jenny

"Thanks for providing such a lovely cottage for us to stay in over the weekend.  It was much nicer than the brochure led us to believe, with the scenery around being stunning."

Felicity

"Thank you all very much for another wonderful and most pleasant stay.  The cottages are fantastic!!!"

Alan

"We just wanted to say thankyou!  Our little cottage Whillan Beck has been just perfect, more than we expected and we had a wonderful week in Boot.  We will definitely pass on our recommendations to family and friends and no doubt we will also see…

Margaret & Harry

"Thank you for making such a memorable stay.  The quality of Wastwater Cottage is exceptional, all the more a treat for Margaret who got to play the baby grand piano much to her delight.  Eskdale new to us is the perfect location and enabled us…

Martin & Sophie

"We had a wonderful holiday in Eskdale and Hardknott Cottage was looking very good - very clean and the improvements you have made this year are impressive. We followed your example, and did Bowfell and Esk Pike, descending from Esk Pike to Lingcove Bridge -…

Geoff

"If you are reading this you must have somehow found Eskdale.  Please don’t tell anyone else the way here.  Delightful cottage – couldn’t be better.  Great Staff.  Thanks very much."

Dave & Mandy

"This is our 6th visit to the cottages and 50 years visiting Eskdale!  Whillan Beck cottage is most delightful and comfortable.  We have everything we need and more.  We look forward to our next visit."

Ben

"This is our first visit.  Scafell Cottage is a lovely cottage with superb facilities and plenty of accommodation for a big group.  Scenery is wonderful.  A most relaxing holiday, we will definitely return.  Thank you……. P.S.  You have nice sofas!"

Hugh

"This is our 3rd visit to Bridge End and the first time in the Farmhouse.  All the cottages have wonderful facilities and so ideally placed for enjoying the spectacular scenery in Eskdale.  Thanks to all who have made this possible and we will definitely return…

Client from USA

"I just wanted to let you know that I really enjoyed my stay at Bridge End Farm last month.  My cottage, Wrynose, was perfect and I look forward to a return visit.  Bob and the ladies were so pleasant and helpful.  I am hoping that…

Client from France

"This was our first time in the Lake District.  Beautiful area with plenty to do for a family.  Very nice cottages, ideally located.  This has been a memorable stay for all our family.  We will send over all our French friends.  Sorry to leave.

Client from USA

"My first visit to the Lake District.  It’s like a dream come true.  The cottage could not be cosier or more comfortable, the village more quaint or picturesque, or scenery more awe-inspiring.  I am torn between wanting to tell everyone how wonderful this little corner…

Sue & Glenn

“Just to let you know that we both had a great stay at Stanley Ghyll cottage last week. What a perfect way to celebrate our wedding anniversary (28 years). It was our first visit to the Lake District and found the cottage to be the perfect location to…

Sue & Paul

“This is just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed the two weeks in Wastwater - as good as ever. Please pass on our thanks to Bob and his staff as I meant to see him before we left but failed to do…

Georgina & Mark

“We stayed in Stanley Ghyll Cottage in Boot for a week from May 27th this year. It was our honeymoon. The cottage was beautiful and the surrounding scenery was stunning. Everything was extremely well organised and we had a wonderful time. We feel extremely lucky…

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Awards & recognition

LUXlife awards
Airbnb recognition
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
Booking.com Guest Review Awards
Travel and Hospitality Award
Cumbria Tourism Awards 2018

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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