Anvil Cottage, Sawrey, Cumbria, LA22 0LB

ANVIL COTTAGE NEAR SAWERY PLEASE BE WARNED

We arrived at the property on Monday 4th December and found that there was no running water SYKES were called and we were told a plumber would attend property which he did All well.....(the owner had also contacted the Utility Company who could not attend due to the heavy snow) we enjoyed 2 days.

Then on Thur 7 while myself and wife where out and the Mother In-Law stayed at ANVIL due to feeling unwell. We returned to Anvil to find that the mother in law was upset as a person from the Utility Company had been and left a report stating that any problem with the Water Pressure was internal.. My mother In-Law was upset by his attitude and that since he had left there was no water she was upset because she thought she had done something wrong.

I immediately called SYKES (11.15am) who said they would contact the plumber and owner. A number of calls where made between us. Then at 4.32pm JOHN the owner called to say a plumber was unable to attend and could we cope without water for the whole evening,, I agreed and at this point JOHN said he wished offer a 50% refund or 50% off our next Holiday, he said the plumber would attend the following day. It was only after ending the call my Mother In-Law asked what about flushing the toilet I then called John back I also sent text no reply. So for the rest of the evening I had to go outside and collect snow, melt it to flush the toilet, this cause a lot upset for my mother in law.

We spent the whole of Friday 8th waiting for the plumber who did not attend. Calls where made back and forth, I then travelled to SYKES office in Windermere, where Stewart started along with owner to resolve the issue by moving us to another property. I also spoke to OWNER and asked for 50% refund off this holiday as not knowing what the following year would bring. This was really upsetting as we have stayed many many many times at Anvil Cottage over the past 20yrs we love it.....WE HAD NO OPTION AS STEWART SAID BUT TO LEAVE ANVIL. These event spoiled our 1st week on holiday.

The PROPERTY OWNER JOHN OFFERED & AGREED THE REUND OF 50%.

On our return home within 2 days my mother In Law was rushed to Hospital suffering from an Acute Pancreatitis which almost claimed her life,, while we do not blame John one of the factors that contributes is Stress

over the past month I have been in contact with SYKES about the REFUND ONLY TO BE TOLD ON 18/01/2024 THAT THE OWNER JOHN OF ANVIL COTTAGE HAS GONE BACK ON HIS WORD

WE FIND THIS VERY UPSETTING A WARNING TO ALL FUTURE HOLIDAY MAKERS THINK LONG AND HARD WHERE YOU STAY

ANVIL COTTAGE NEAR SAWERY PLEASE BE WARNED

We arrived at the property on Monday 4th December and found that there was no running water SYKES were called and we were told a plumber would attend property which he did All well.....(the owner had also contacted the Utility Company who could not attend due to the heavy snow) we enjoyed 2 days.

Then on Thur 7 while myself and wife where out and the Mother In-Law stayed at ANVIL due to feeling unwell. We returned to Anvil to find that the mother in law was upset as a person from the Utility Company had been and left a report stating that any problem with the Water Pressure was internal.. My mother In-Law was upset by his attitude and that since he had left there was no water she was upset because she thought she had done something wrong.

I immediately called SYKES (11.15am) who said they would contact the plumber and owner. A number of calls where made between us. Then at 4.32pm JOHN the owner called to say a plumber was unable to attend and could we cope without water for the whole evening,, I agreed and at this point JOHN said he wished offer a 50% refund or 50% off our next Holiday, he said the plumber would attend the following day. It was only after ending the call my Mother In-Law asked what about flushing the toilet I then called John back I also sent text no reply. So for the rest of the evening I had to go outside and collect snow, melt it to flush the toilet, this cause a lot upset for my mother in law.

We spent the whole of Friday 8th waiting for the plumber who did not attend. Calls where made back and forth, I then travelled to SYKES office in Windermere, where Stewart started along with owner to resolve the issue by moving us to another property. I also spoke to OWNER and asked for 50% refund off this holiday as not knowing what the following year would bring. This was really upsetting as we have stayed many many many times at Anvil Cottage over the past 20yrs we love it.....WE HAD NO OPTION AS STEWART SAID BUT TO LEAVE ANVIL. These event spoiled our 1st week on holiday.

The PROPERTY OWNER JOHN OFFERED & AGREED THE REUND OF 50%.

On our return home within 2 days my mother In Law was rushed to Hospital suffering from an Acute Pancreatitis which almost claimed her life,, while we do not blame John one of the factors that contributes is Stress

over the past month I have been in contact with SYKES about the REFUND ONLY TO BE TOLD ON 18/01/2024 THAT THE OWNER JOHN OF ANVIL COTTAGE HAS GONE BACK ON HIS WORD

WE FIND THIS VERY UPSETTING A WARNING TO ALL FUTURE HOLIDAY MAKERS THINK LONG AND HARD WHERE YOU STAY

Me and my family including two young children absolutely loved staying in Anvil Cottage. Everything we needed and more. Close to all amenities. Lovely atmosphere at the local pub (Tower Bank Arms) and surrounding areas. We completed the walk trail from Near Sawrey around Far Sawrey and visited the beautiful tarns walking in the footsteps of Beatrix Potter as well as visiting Hill Top and other attractions all steeped in history. We loved identifying all the locations used within the story books and the kids have loved every minute. Parking was sufficient for a 4x4 and as expected for a cottage within the area. Excellent that it has been modernised inside and has a lovely bathroom and shower room convenient for a larger family. We loved seeing the photos and reading about Aunt Mollie who used to run the cottage as a tea room and again brought another personal touch of the history of the cottage and area. I enjoying sitting drinking my morning coffee in the quaint little garden and watching the farmer herd the sheep and seeing the sheepdogs do their bit. Due to Covid we had pre-booked a lot of tickets in advance and managed to make chocolate in Hawkshead, we enjoyed a beautiful evening meal at the Kings Arms. I cannot fault our stay at Anvil Cottage, after a horrible time for everyone due to Covid it was a perfect getaway.

We love Near Sawrey and have stayed at New Year several times in the pub or B&B. This is our first time stopping in rented and enjoyed it so much we have booked Anvil Cottage for next New Year

Sadly Covid restrictions meant our party of 2 families had to become only 1 family, but the ample reading library kept us entertained when we weren't walking.

The back garden was perfect for dogs, and the large back porch meant we could keep our dogs out of the house until they dried out.

There has obviously been some money spent on the shower room and kitchen in the last couple of years. Yes, the water pressure is poor, but that seems to apply to everywhere we have stayed in Near Sawrey and not the owners fault.

The Good - huge supply of dry wood, coal, matches and newspapers for the fire. Really good central heating system. Clean. Comfortable beds ( we are both tall and quite large)

The Bad - why are bath towels always so small? Could do with a larger fridge, possibly something in the utility room. It is on a corner, so the farm traffic stopping at the junction can be quite noisy, but didn't bother us.

The Ugly -nothing at all that we would complain about ( most unusual)

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The house provided a comfortable stay for visiting the lake district and surrounding areas. The interior was a little dated, and the garden wasn't really as advertised. The gardening had not been done for a long while and as such was not very pleasant to sit out there, and it isn't very private as passers by on the street can see into it. House was right in the centre of the village opposite Hill Top and as such a lot of tourists were outside taking pictures of the house and looking through the windows. One tourist actually walked right through the front door and when asked to leave demanded to know 'if this cottage is private then why is it in the national trust brochure?!' Safe to say we kept the front door locked from then on. Parking situation was also a bit tricky, and although the kitchen was mostly acceptable, the fridge had a really strong odour that made it very unpleasant every time you opened it. Other than this the cottage was extremely clean. Overall a nice stay but not as private as we would have liked, and the house could really do with a bit of TLC I think. Also could have done with WiFi as phone signal is non-existent inside the house.

Had a lovely week and indeed the cottage and Near Sawrey are a great place to explore The lakes from with Hawkshead in easy reach and a brilliant pub over the road. The cottage itself is spacious with two parking spaces, good heating and hot water (electric shower) and a wood burner. Also a lovely little back garden, two Tvs, DVDs and plenty of books. There is also an excellent service from the local Milkman each morning.

We did however have a couple of problems, firstly the overwhelming smell of "dog" on arrival. On contactng the agent they did explai

We have stayed many times at Anvil Cottage. and it was so nice to return again this year, the owners have spent some time and money which has added to the warm experience. It is set in the heart of breathtaking village of Near Sawrey and is a must stay. We spent our time visiting all the local towns as this are a short journey from Anvil. It was great to return to a warm house and settle in for the evening after a visit to the Tower Bank or Cuckoo Brow Inn. I have written a review on these must eat and Drink, Tower Bank has lifted its game and this is down

We have just come back from a wonderful week in the Lakes with the in-laws. Anvil Cottage is in a lovely location opposite Hill Top and the Tower Bank Arms, so perfect for Beatrix Potter enthusiasts. It provided us with a good base for exploring the area, with places like Kirkstone, Derwent Water and Ullswater not too far away.

The cottage is a good size for four and was comfortable enough, but improvements are needed. It was not particularly clean when we arrived; there were cobwebs around the skirting boards and we found a plaster under one of the beds. W