Gatesgarth, Coniston

Gatesgarth is an amazing property furnished and appointed to the very highest of standards. First impressions were of cleanliness, plenty of light and wonderful views. All of the bedrooms have ensuite or Jack and Jill bathrooms which is a big plus for us. It is a house you can spend plenty of time in just enjoying the surroundings. Sykes booking process was excellent as was the ongoing information flow. The one disappointing aspect was the underfloor heating in the kitchen did not work and thus made the area too cold to spend much time in c. 16degrees . The owners were contacted and responded by doing a remote reset. This didnt work unfortunately and a subsequent request was not replied to. This meant we had to have the upstairs over hot to drive some heat down. This was the only negative in an otherwise excellent week.

Gatesgarth is just as fabulous in real life as it looks in the photos. The split level open plan design worked brilliantly for our group, creating a sociable environment where you all felt connected whether on the ground or first floor. The kitchen has pretty much everything you need including a handy Quooker tap and theres plenty of space around the table for eight or more. The architect has done a brilliant job designing it, theres a real wow factor to it, with the expanses of glass framing the wonderful view. The bedrooms are all superb with ensuite bathrooms, so theres no issue with anyone feeling theyve drawn the short straw. Theres plenty of parking and there are pubs and shops within easy walking distance. We walked from the house and did an epic long walk around and up to the Old Man of Coniston and had everything from wind, fog, sleet, snow and then sunshine to enjoy the amazing view magnificent! Thank you to the family who own it for making this fabulous house available for us to enjoy. Would definitely come back and recommend.

This house is truly amazing . What a perfect location too ! A few minor tweaks are needed however The pans need replacing , blind needs fixing as one bedroom could not be used & a gas bottle to use the fire pit would be nice But all in all we had a fantastic stay and would definitely return

Excellent Lovely property great location.

The house is beautiful and lives up to the listing. We celebrated our 30th anniversary, an engagement and Spurs winning the Europa League as it turned out there so a good time was had. Owners were very flexible and the property sits in the most spectacularly gorgeous Coniston countryside. If I'm being super picky, the kitchen equipment, pans etc could do with renewal but that's it.

This was our third stay. Its a very comfortable and well equipped house in a great location. We will be back.

Absolutely stunning. We truly relaxed in this accommodation. The walks were fantastic, the views were amazing. The house was just great. We will definitely return. Thanks for having us!

The house was to a very high standard loved it. Would definitely go back if the heating downstairs was sorted as it was was very cold. Its the only thing what let it down.

All in all a great week spent with the family in a lovely house with great views and walks from the doorstep Positives Great location and aspect Well appointed including extras such as bath robes, slippers and locally sourced toiletries Well equipped including unexpected items such as an ice maker we bought one as a result! Comfortable super king beds Plenty of bin bags, dishwasher tabs, cleaning cloths etc. which you dont normally get in a rental High powered torches which you need if you walk into the village at night To be improved The dishwasher is too small for a house full 8 people in our case. It took us 3 washes for a dinner A double oven would be advantageous for the size of house The EV charger wasnt working we were aware before arrival but its still an inconvenience NB the charging stations in Coniston are only 7kw and 3kw A shower attachment on the outside taphose to wash down your dog would be great we could find any attachments when we stayed If you want to use the log burner remember to bring your own logs, kindling and firelighters as we only had a few logs left for us We were missing a couple of bath mats We were missing tea bags? We couldnt get the cooker extractor to work and the suggested app doesnt exist on Apple

We loved the property and really enjoyed our stay, but in the interests of ... We loved the property and really enjoyed our stay, but in the interests of constructive feedback the following are improvements that could should be made The heating was far too hot and we could not easily control it having to resort to leaving windows and doors open to regulate The equipment and appliances too clever by half, not instinctive or easy to use especially dishwasher, cooker and grillmicrowave The entrance to house is positively dangerous No visibility, extreme slope which has to be negotiated very slowly and car grounded repeatedly, getting out was only possible with helper standing out in road to give all clear This must be improved and is serious health and safety risk and will result in accident if it hasnt already Besides these time in the house was a joy and we would come back

Overall, the holiday was very good. The property itself is stunning and views around the property are also fantastic. The only criticisms that I do have are one of the bathrooms had are a broken toilet seat, not the end of the world I do now but just thought Id mention it, the Dishwasher is too small for the size of the property and how you get around this Im not too sure without replacing the whole kitchen. The biggest issue for us was the electric car charger that wasnt working and as this was one of the main reasons why we chose this property. Sykes did notify us 3 weeks before we came but this was too short notice for us to change the holiday. Overall would I stay here again yes I would beautiful property in a very beautiful location.

We had an excellent stay all at the property met our expectations. The Welcome basket was much appreciated too. Its good to be able to take the dog.

In general, property was lovely with a super design and very well kitted out. However, we had some issues. The dishwasher was woeful far too small for party of eight and didnt work properly anyway so we had to hand wash just about everything. A maintenance visit was planned but on the final day of our stay! We also had some issues of cleanliness there was litter and other debris under beds and sofas. The hot tub maintenance guys were obtrusive walking right in front of the massive main window whilst we were preparing breakfast. Finally, we have two electric cars and we were only told the chargers werent working a day or two before our stay. We were told by the owners that they had asked for a goodwill gesture from Sykes so far weve heard nothing.

Amazing house, beautifully designed everything in there you could need. The huge windows have the most beautiful view you will never get tired of. Great location, great pubs nearby. Very easy booking and great to deal with already looking for next year, would highly recommend

Excellent accommodation and a very enjoyable stay. I would only suggest that the front door needs to be fixed as it was difficult to open and shut

Superb place

We loved this house so comfortable and spacious and the perfect place for a large family group wanting to do lots of walking, swimming and self catering. Really close to Coniston village and the lake. Great walks from the doorstep and nice pubs nearby. Despite a lot of rain we had a really good week and the hot tub was a real bonus. Only issues were that the dishwasher didn't work most of the week so endless washing up ! and hot tub was emptied early on our last morning when we had hoped for a last dip post swimming in the Lake. We would definitely recommend this house it wasn't cheap but it was really worth it. It is a lovely space to be in with everything you could need.

An absolutely beautiful property we will continue to go back here every year. Lots of care and attention has gone into this house and it shows. We feel the check in and check out times are however too late for check in and too early for check out. We had a little toddler with us so had to rush to get him sorted then clean the house and strip the beds all before 10am. Apart from the check in we felt every little detail had been thought about to ensure our stay was perfect. The other slight issue was the large patio doors in the kitchen one of them wasnt working properly and wouldnt lock so this was a little concerning when we left the property and on a night when we went to bed , but this can easily be repaired and sorted out. All in all we give this property. 5 star rating for location and all round comfort it was just perfect for us as a family .

Coniston is a fab location. The property is very large with nice views. It definitely has the wow factor.We had issues with the underfloor heating though and found the property chilly.The kitchen is beautiful to look at but sadly not very practical, we spent a lot of time reading instruction booklets in order to work each appliance, we never managed to use the cooker extractor as it required an app to be downloaded. The hot tub was fabulous but sadly due to a week of torrential rain we only managed to use it once.

Gatesgarth lived up to our expectations and we had a wonderful celebration with family for our golden wedding Lovely location with great walks for the dogs . Disappointingly the car charger was not working .

We had a wonderful stay at Gatesgarth. The only downside was not being able to lock the front door and we couldn't get the remotes on a few of the windows to work.

Wonderful property situated at the edge of Coniston. Excellently equipped and perfect for larger groups, with the ability to open the kitchen into the patio a real highlight. The hosts were incredibly responsive and made minimal disturbance when investigating an issue with the electric vehicle charger. Would definitely return to the property. Due to the nature of the large windows upstairs, some blinds or tinting would be beneficial as it can get very warm during the day, but opening the balcony door helps with airflow to cool it down. Overall a fantastic holiday, and would strongly recommend Gatesgarth as a property to others.

No doubt this property lives up to its billing. Stylish and modern throughout. Great location, just a small walk to Coniston Water and pretty central to all parts of Lake District. We will definitely stay here again.

Lovely property, instant bliss as soon as we walked in. Convenient location, with shops, takeaways and pubs in walking distance. Lots of modern appliances including a Quooker tap! Only regret is not booking it for longer!

We enjoyed our stay. The bedrooms & bathroom facilities are perfect for a group, well equipped comfortable & nicely styled. Good sized & plenty of towels for inside & out in the excellent hot tub If there was one thing to change maybe a comfortable chair in the downstairs living area for a morning tea would be nice. We also found the hi tech kitchen difficult to master. Otherwise a fabulous place to relax after a days exploring. Dogs had a great time.

Location was perfect. Central access to various lakes and villages within 4060 minute drive. Enough local pubs to choose from. Highly recommend the Coniston Inn. Unfortunately the hot tub was empty on arrival and took two days to fill, and took a while to reach a good temperature contacted owner who swiftly responded and sent someone out, however we did choose this house specifically because it had a hot tub, disappointing that we were only able to use it 5 out of 7 days. Wasnt the cleanest on arrival, we tried to vacuum the dust but the vacuum was completely jammed with dust and clearly never been emptied so didnt suck up anything at all. Kitchen unit doors were a little grubby and needed wiping, the kitchen is well stocked with appliances and utensils. Not sure about previous reviews regarding freezer and fridge as there were 3 in the house, plenty! Dishwasher was tiny and didnt work very well at all so we ended up hand washing most of the time. There was a broken wine glass left on the side on our arrival. The house itself is very impressive, stunning views, beautifully decorated and perfectly located. One thing I would add, there are a LOT of big spiders , 4 in our room during our stay and many others around the house but I guess you cant go to the Lakes and not expect a few house guests!

Enjoyed our stay position was great . We found we had everything we needed

I would like to reiterate what the last review JULY 2022 said The kitchen was definitely form over function the fridge and oven were not clean on our arrival the dishwasher was too small for the size of the house and was difficult to operate there was only a very small freezer compartment in the fridge in the utility which was not adequate if you have 68 guests the oven was difficult to operate even with the instructions there were only a couple of serving dishes and no water jug difficult if you're planning a meal for 68 We didn't use the barbeque as it hadn't been cleaned. We also experienced as did the review above the warning light on the hot tub stating it was '48 days overdue cleaning' During our weeks stay we had a problem with a blocked sink and blocked shower tray this was mentioned to our contact during our stay but nothing was done to rectify the situation. We also had a problem locking the front door and opening one of the velux windows these two problems were rectified during the week we were there. For a 5 star property it was badly let down with no attention to detail. I would not recommend this property.

Beautiful house and stylishly decorated. Nice location although the first night there was a lot of noise in the campsite in the school field below the house. Luckily that was just a weekend thing. Beds comfy and most people liked the pillows. Kitchen is very stylish but slightly form over function. Dishwasher is too small for the size of the house. We were surprised with a large kitchen and utility room there was no freezer although the icemaker was a hit. We should have read the info closer as had brought up frozen stuff which we then had to cook that night. Oven and dishwasher tricky to get the hang of even with instructions and the extractor fan needed an app to work, which despite downloading we couldnt get to work. House was clean. Oven and many of the pans were not and the barbecue looked like it had never been cleaned. I had asked about whether there was a vacuum as with two shedding dogs and people who are allergic we hoover at least once a day. Unfortunately it was completely clogged and my husband had to cut out all the hair from the brush which wouldnt rotate. My eyes hurt after using it and my husband took the filter out to find it had at least a cm of thick dust around it. Worked better once hed sorted that too. Could do with a water jug and a few more larger bowls and cutting knives, but lots of nice plates, side plates, small bowls and mugs. Also an outdoor shower would help and some hooks around the hot tub to hang towels and dressing gowns. Also a few more places to hang towels in the bathrooms would be useful. The hot tub was lovely. We turned it down from 40 to 38.5 as 40 felt too warm. The warning flashing that it was 42 days overdue cleaning was slightly disconcerting and I did hope that the same people who are responsible for the oven and the barbecue were not responsible for cleaning the hot tub! The electric car charging point was much appreciated by the Tesla driver in our party. We were a party of 8 for the weekend and 6 for the rest of the week, with two dogs. We all had a great time and would recommend the house. The large kitchen table, patio table and sofas in the lounge make it a very sociable house. Be warned that due to the amount of glass your dogs may think it is later in the morning than it actually is so you may get woken up early than you were hoping for!

A lovely escape.

We had a lovely stay at Gatesgarth everything was perfect . The property had everything we needed . I would recommend the property to anyone it was so clean and bright and warm . It was so close to the village. I would give it 10 out 10 I would stay there again without hesitation.

Gatesgarth was truly amazing and a great time had by all! The location, the high spec kitchen, views, everything was perfect, so much so, we booked again for next year! x

The house was stunning, the pictures do not lie. The rooms are very spacious and well thought out. Fantastic family area upstairs with breathtaking views. Felt like a home from home with all equipment available. Communication and recommendations for local amenities was very helpful. The surrounding area is beautiful, lovely walks and great local bars and restaurants within 5 mins walk. We booked this for a special birthday for one of the family and had an amazing meal within the house with a private chef, it was a fantastic experience and overall week.

Perfect house, perfect location, perfect holiday!

A fabulous place. Couldn't recommend this house more. It was clean, very modern, and close to everywhere. Just what we wanted.