Golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village
Situated in a quieter part of the Lake District with easy access to the south and western Lakes and Solway Coast, this cottage is an ideal family holiday cottage at any time of year with a garden for relaxing in on sunny days and a cosy open fire for winter evenings. The picturesque village of Great Urswick is awash with history from the hill fort to the ancient village church. The village tarn provides the perfect place for lazy days spent picnicking or fishing. Walks over Birkrigg common are accessible from the village and will reward you with panoramic views over the Furness Peninsula, Morecombe Bay and the fells of the nearby Lake District. Just three miles from the village is the traditional market town of Ulverston, famed for its diverse range of festivals throughout the year. The pretty cobbled streets are littered with specialist shops, cosy pubs, traditional markets and cultured hotspots. South Lakes Wild Animal Park is only a short drive from Oronsay, here you can hand feed giraffes and walk amongst wallabies, kangaroos and lemurs.
Oronsay has been delightfully refurbished, blending modern design with the irreplaceable charm of old exposed beams, pretty latched doors and traditional fireplaces. Cosy nights can be spent dining in front of the open fire or in the warmer months enjoy a glass of wine alfresco in the quaint garden.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Handrails in stairways
Smooth flooring in public areas
Stair-free path to entrance
Thin carpet in public areas
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Visual alarms in hallways
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Iron/ironing board
Limited housekeeping
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
Located in Ulverston, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Coronation Hall and Laurel and Hardy Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ulverston Leisure Centre and Dalton Leisure Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Park Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Holker Street Stadium. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and horse riding nearby. Visit our Ulverston travel guide
Is A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village located?
This family-friendly Ulverston cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Bardsea Country Park, Ulverston Leisure Centre and Dalton Leisure Centre. Coronation Hall and Laurel and Hardy Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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A beautiful family holiday cottage with lots of character in an idyllic village Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Great location for exploring all the Lake District. Internet access was the only challenge but the cottage was clean and well cared for with a well stocked kitchen for cooking. Off the street so very quiet and the hostess sent out a comprehensive list of places to go and things to see. We would definitely stay there again if available.
We had a fantastic stay at this property. The house was beautiful, very comfortable, and thoughtfully maintained, making it feel like a home away from home. Everything was clean, well-organized, and exactly as described.
What really stood out was the host’s generosity and kindness- made our stay even more relaxing and enjoyable.
Highly recommended. We would absolutely love to return.
This cottage is perfect for a relaxing break or holiday close to the Lakes. Very well maintained with a private and pretty garden. Linen and bedding are a bit tired, perhaps the owners would consider renewing them at some point. Although toilet rolls and handwash were supposed to be supplied, there was none, which we assumed was an oversight. However, I would recommend this accommodation and I would stay tere again if I needed to stay in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Laura J.
4 December 2022
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Don't stay here
Communication with the host was problematic, frustrating & frankly futile. The host was disorganised, seemingly confusing our booking with another prior to our arrival and failed to update me as promised prior to our arrival. But the biggest issue was that the property was not cleaned prior to our arrival after the last guests left the same day we arrived. You can't contact anyone there as there is no phone signal but the cleaning company arrived the day after we did. I was told by the host the error was the cleaning company's, but it was the hosts response which has been appalling. She acknowledged it was a mistake and that it had happened before and offered to pay compensation to remedy this. Despite this promise she has failed to do so. I would not recommend this place because of our experience, nor would I recommend Vrbo who have been worse than useless in trying to resolve this matter. Both parties lack any integrity and neither care in the slightest about the customer's experience. I will never use Vrbo again, read the reviews out there before booking with them.
When presented cottage in Urswick. Lovely cottage in lovely village by Urswick tarn. Ideal basis to explore south lakes. Excellent communications by Rachel. Will definitely be back. Thank you.
Lovely cottage with easy access to the lakes. Great host and really easy booking process and communication throughout. Really helpful when having to change the dates for our stay too! Thank you!
Easy access, lovely peaceful location, well equipped cottage. Lovely place for a family holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Shaun T.
9 September 2018
Excellent, great location
A lovely cottage in a great location. Our group of 8 loves it. The house was clean, tidy and very spacious. Owners very helpful throughout booking. The 2 local pubs are fantastic and the locals very welcoming . Thanks for having us
Shaun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Deborah K.
21 August 2018
Lovely well-equipped cottage
This is a really lovely cottage with the best-equipped kitchen I've seen in a rental place! It was lovely and clean and any problems that arose were quickly dealt with by the owner who swiftly responded via text. It's an old cottage so there are a few little things that are a bit quirky (for example, the old doors and latches can be tricky to get the hang of) but they just lead to its charm and it's been modernised exceptionally well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone wanting a quiet getaway that is ideally situated for exploring the Southern Lakes. We were attending a Buddhist Festival at the nearby Temple and it was just perfect for us!
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Richard I.
28 June 2018
cosy cottage in delightful location
We found the cottage to be well equipped, and situated in the heart of a lovely Lakes village location. It also happens to be a stone's throw ( well, not quite - 3.5 miles !) from the Manjushri Buddhist temple which we were attending for their spring festival.
We hope to be back again soon. Also, many thanks for the extensive information pack giving details about the area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
josephine b.
16 May 2018
We loved our stay
We had a lovely weekend at this cottage. The beds were very comfortable, and the house had everything we needed. We sat out in the garden and the kids also really enjoyed playing out in the garden. We enjoyed cooking together (first time we used a slow cooker!), sitting around the dining room table having lengthy meals and using the sitting room at night to hang out in. Very conducive to a relaxing break. Excellent value for money. Would definitely book this cottage again. The owner is also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
James S.
21 April 2018
Amazing
Wonderful family get together at this beautiful, comfortable and well equipped cottage. Ideally situated for pleasant walks. We enjoyed a morning at the Stan Laurel museum. Log fire was amazing and enjoyed ourselves emensly. Would recommend a stay here. Owner was helpful and efficient, and knowledgeable of the area. Can’t wait to stay again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018
Archival
6/10 Okay
Ann N.
19 November 2017
Chilled out three days
We had a lovely stay with our family but there are three issues I'd like to bring to your attention.
Firstly one of the single beds had slats missing on the bed base, this made the mattress sag through the gap during the night (uncomfortable) When my granddaughter first sad on the bed when we arrived she near went straight through it.
Secondly the pillow cases on the bed in the en-suite bedroom smelt on our first night they we clearly not clean pillowcases they smelt of sweaty head and dirty hair, I had to wash them.
Thirdly I think you should forewarn your guest of the noise the macerator toilet makes in the en-suite. It woke us up several times throughout the night.
Ann
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
pascal a.
14 July 2017
lovely place located in an idyllic village
the cottage is decorated with taste. Very helpful tips from Rachel regarding restaurants and walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
6 November 2016
Delightful homely cottage
We had a relaxing, delightful stay at Oronsay cottage. It had all the creature comforts and made one feel at home. It's situated in a beautiful part of the lakes with good access to the rest of the lakes district
Rachel was a superb host and dealt with a glitch we had with the boiler immediately and generously. Would definitely recommend Oronsay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
Archival
8/10 Good
Natalie L.
23 October 2016
Quaint country living
Charming cottage in a pleasant village just outside Ulverston. The cottage was very comfortable and accommodated our family of six adults and two children. The amenities at the cottage were great especially in the kitchen which had everything we needed to cook, even a roast dinner. We would definitely consider staying here again. Rachel (the owner) provides lots of local information prior to arrival and answered all of my questions when asked.