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Please note:
This review is the opinion of a bona-fide paying guest and not that of The Real
Visitors Book Ltd. Please read in conjunction with the property's own website/brochure to satisfy
yourself of its suitability as a potential holiday destination. Reviews stating that wheelchairs
are ‘welcome’ indicates only that the property may be particularly well suited to the needs
of wheelchair users and does not imply that wheelchair users are not welcome at other reviewed establishments.
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Helm Cottage at Church Court Cottages
(SC) - Review No. 1 of 3
Gamblesby
Penrith
Cumbria
CA10 1HR
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Reviewer’s Rating
Submitted by: A.J. - Derby
On 12/05/2009
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Contact Details
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Owner(s):
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Mark Cowell and Pat Clowes |
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01768-881 682 |
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see website |
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www.gogamblesby.co.uk |
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Dog(s), Adults are welcome
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Our Party: |
2 Adults (55 - 60)
1 Dog(s)
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Stayed:
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3 nights
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When?
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February
2009
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Found Via:
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Property’s own web site/brochure
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Wanted:
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Relaxing, Walking,
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Accurately Described?
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Yes
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Exceed Expectations?
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Yes
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The underfloor heating in our cottage was lovely for our somewhat arthritic dog.
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Review:
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The cottage itself was compact, but had everything we could need. The views were wonderful - hills to the back, village to the front. Parking was no problem.
The location is excellent - rural without being remote, and a great base for walking or driving in the Lakes.
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Specifically Recommend:
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Mark and Pat are available but unintrusive. We found ourselves with a few days leave to take, and had no joy with booking from a large, well-known holiday letting agency (nothing less than a week - in early Feb!) Mark and Pat, on the other hand, made us most welcome AND were more than happy for us to bring our large, though well-behaved dog. I think that, for us, Mark and Pat themselves are the real recommendation. Anybody can make a nice cottage, provided they’re willing and able to spend the money. It takes something else actually to make people feel welcome.
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Be Aware:
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It can get a wee bit cut off in the snow. We enjoyed that, ourselves - some might not like it.
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Could Provide:
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Can’t think of anything. Will definitely be returning.
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Overall comfort
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Quality of any meals provided
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Cleanliness
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Useful information
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Quality of items provided
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Sum It Up:
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It provided a much-needed breather in a lovely location with snow-covered beauty and comfortable hosts.
Submitted by Alice J from Derby - May 2009
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Value for Money?
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Yes
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Recommend to Friends?
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Yes
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Owners’ Right to Reply:
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We are delighted that Spike enjoyed the underfloor heating but would point out that Helm Cottage does have a spiral staircase which may not be so suitable for those with more ambitious dogs, who may prefer to choose from one of our other three cottages.
For full details of Helm Cottage and our other three dog-friendly cottages at Church Court please visit our website here
Please Note: Mark Cowell has verified this review as being authentic and factually accurate at the time of posting - Editor RVB
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