The Old Mill | Cark In Cartmel | Cark | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.8★

5 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

91 Customer Review(s)

Marilyn
December 2024

“The owners were very friendly and obliging.”

The cottage was superb and beautifully decorated for Christmas. We enjoyed every minute of our holiday.

The cottage was superb and beautifully decorated for Christmas. We enjoyed every minute of our holiday.

- Marilyn, December 2024

ah thank you. glad you enjoyed your stay xx Property Owner
Rachel October 2024

“A well appointed little cottage with all you need for a comfortable cosy stay.”

We ate out lots due to there being plenty of pubs and restaurants close by. When we did cook in the cottage we found the oven to be excellent with plenty of utensils etc. Ample parking for one can, however two cars would be tricky due to the position of 3 low walls.

- Rachel, October 2024

sorry you didn't find the cottage comfortable but glad you enjoyed your stay x Property Owner
Austin October 2024

“Lovely cottage,well located in a great little village that is a great base for the lakes.”

It was a lot bigger inside than the photos make it look, if there had been a log fire it would have been 11 out of 10!! Nice pub right across the road and great walks with the dog. Hopeful to return next year. Thank you for having us.

- Austin, October 2024

ah thank you so glad you enjoyed your stay. x Property Owner
Sue September 2024

“This is such a lovely property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

It is very comfortable and accessible, situated next to the sound of running water in a tranquil village. The accommodation is really thoughtful, with everything you could wish for on hand. Highly recommended.

- Sue, September 2024

thank you. we're glad you enjoyed your stay x Property Owner
Michael August 2024

“Lovely property, good price, quiet and well kitted out.”

Had a really nice stay. Only extra thing that should have been included in the listing was that it's only a few hundred metres from the train station - we used the train a number of times.

- Michael, August 2024

thank you and glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Claire July 2024

“We had a lovely short break in The Old Mill.”

It is well equipped and very comfortable. Perfect location for exploring South Cumbria.

- Claire, July 2024

thank you glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner
Irene June 2024

“Cottage was perfect for our needs and in a great area being close to so many of the Lakes attractions.”

The car parking was a bonus. Would certainly recommend this cottage.

- Irene, June 2024

thank you. glad you enjoyed your stay. x Property Owner
Stephen April 2024

“The property was spotlessly clean and comfortable.”

Everything you required was available. A peaceful and quiet location, with good walks on the doorstep. My partner and I, including our two dogs, had a lovely relaxing break there, and hope to return. Thank you very much.

- Stephen, April 2024
Howard March 2024

“Very spacious property.”

Utility room is a god send for returning from a wet walk with your dog. Sofas very comfy and the sound of the nearby River Eea is lovely. Everything on one level is great. Only drawback is the double bed, which is, in my opinion, a small double, and made it a squish at night. But overall, it was probably the best equipped and comfortable cottage we’ve stayed in the Lake District. When we go back, not if, we will be booking again.

- Howard, March 2024
Debra December 2023

“The apartment was lovely.”

Very warm and cosy in a beautiful location. The only criticism is that there is only 1 pub and they do not serve food between December and March. I think that this should be mentioned on the website.

- Debra, December 2023
Kelly October 2023

“Lovely property, very clean, warm and comfortable.”

No useful nearby takeaway so you’ll need to cook or use the pub across the road (which is ok). Kitchen needs kitchen roll, foil, spray oil - just little basics that usually come as a standard in holiday accommodation. Sky tv/internet is intermittent but didn’t affect us too much. There is an Alexa in the property, which kept piping up and one day we arrived back, to music playing. On our last night (Thurs 26 Oct), the upstairs apartment, which I believe is the owner’s - were playing their music loud until 2am. I text the number provided by Sykes to say I find it a ridiculous time to be playing music that loud but still at the time of writing this review, I’ve had no reply!! But the music stopped and I heard people walking around so I know they were in. So a lovely stay in a nice place but the owners will NOT communicate with you. In fact we’ve had no communication at any point prior to or during our 3-night stay. Won’t stay again because of this rudeness.

- Kelly, October 2023
Gillian October 2023

“Excellent, lovely and clean Nice and warm and kitchen has everything you need.”

Thank you for biscuits and milk etc. Weather was good enough to have coffee outside and chat with neighbours. We had no need to contact the owners as everything was perfect .

- Gillian, October 2023
Diane May 2023

“Brilliant holiday Fabulous house”

- Diane, May 2023
Wilma May 2023

“Colin and Wilma”

- Wilma, May 2023
Jayne May 2023

“What a fantastic find.”

Beautiful accommodation and so handy for Grange over Sands Cartmel, Arnside to mention a few. Train station so close. Would highly recommend and will certainly be back

- Jayne, May 2023
Lisa April 2023

“We had a great stay at this property, it is in a good location, with lots of info from the owner on local walks, information etc.”

It is well presented and very clean. I would recommend.

- Lisa, April 2023
Carol Ann February 2023

“A delightful cottage that was warm cozy and well equipped.”

We would highly recommend it

- Carol Ann, February 2023
Paul December 2022

“Another beautiful stay at The Old Mill, we have celebrated New year here for the last 3 years, have had a stay in spring time and it is just ideal for all seasons.”

We have fallen in love with Cark and the comfort of the old mill. Can't wait to be back

- Paul, December 2022
Ros November 2022

“The apartment was very clean and comfortable.”

There was an abundance of extras provided, e.g. enough toilet rolls to last the week! The owners were friendly but not at all intrusive and very understanding over a breakage. The apartment is ideally located in a picturesque village, with plenty of places to visit close by. I would not hesitate to rebook it, if we were in the area again.

- Ros, November 2022
Stephen August 2022

“Only fault was advertised with having Sky TV with Sky Sports This was not the case i did text one off the numbers regarding this but got no reply.”

How ever we would return.

- Stephen, August 2022
John July 2022

“This is one of the best Sykes cottages I have stayed in.”

Cark is a nice little village and we had no problem finding The Old Mill. I was only in contact with the owner once and that was via text prior to arrival to request a cot and Z-bed, I received a prompt reply to say it was no problem. The property is nicely decorated, has a nice layout and, most importantly of all, was spotless ! Everything you could need is provided, (except I couldn't find any salt and pepper, no big problem) and there was a nice welcome pack. The shop and pub are literally a minutes walk away with another pub a short walk up the hill. Both pubs do very nice meals, and in Flookburgh, which is about half a mile away, there is a Chinese takeaway/chip shop which is very good. All in all we had a great stay and I will definitely book the Old Mill again.

- John, July 2022
David June 2022

“We had a great stay in The Old Mill.”

Everything was very comfortable.

- David, June 2022
Lorraine March 2022

“Beautiful accommodation well presented, very clean and well stocked with all items required during our stay.”

The utility room is perfect for cleaning muddy paws if required. We were very lucky to have fabulous weather during our stay. The owners were lovely and friendly so were local people. We enjoyed our time in Cark and Cartmel, we did long walks with our dogs locally and further afield. We would definitely book this property again.

- Lorraine, March 2022
Sarah March 2022

“We arrived around 7.”

30pm , looking for the old mill , when in fact it was a totally different name , 11 Millbrook (I think ) , so had to call the owner , bearing in mind it was dark , and pouring in rain , he was very vague with directions , still couldn’t find it , we turned down the wrong track after that another gentleman we asked didn’t know the name , but a soon as we said holiday cottage ahh that’s the next turn , so we found it I think the owner did come out with his Brolly ☂️ So we eventually found the place to park grabbed a few things from the car Went to get in , mmm no lights on had to use phone torch to open the key safe which was disgusting , once inside the cottage , there was a switch just inside the door for the porch light .. why not put this on when your guests hadn’t arrived if it’s dark , after all the owner is upstairs , something so simple to make life easier , been mentioned a couple of times in the reviews . Once in the cottage it was freezing , heating was not on , so we had to go around turning all the radiators on , not good when your wet and cold . However once turned on the cottage soon heated up and was lovely and cosy We then went over to the Engine for a meal , what a lovely pub , meal huge portion , stuffed , back to unpack and chill , unfortunately the chef has quit so check if they have a new one The cottage itself is very charming, and cosy , there are very thoughtful touches like tea coffee sugar milk(4pints) and some jam Washing up liquid , tea towel and towel and hand wash Loads of dishwasher tablets , was a novelty for us as we’re old school Washing capsules provided as well , wish I known as brought my own All the cleaning things you needed were also provided so you didn’t have to get anything Also a load of toilet rolls I must say I loved the Lakeland saucepans , might have to treat myself The cottage only has basic sky non of the add on’s which was a little deceiving when it said sky , we had to ring the owner to activate the Netflix as not working .. should be checked before guests move in To bed , very firm double bed with flat pillows , neither of us got any sleep the first night and went out to purchase our own pillows the next day Very quiet cottage apart from the gravel road right outside where residents go up and down , but you get used to it , you can just hear the stream Patio furniture needs replacing rusty with big holes in We had a lovely rest after sorting things out here The shower over the bath was lovely but in the wrong position , awkward for walking disabled hubby to get into , would of been getter at the end of the bath , nothing to grab onto , ie at the end of the bath by the taps there’s a wall to use , just for info

- Sarah, March 2022
Georgina November 2021

“The Old Mill was very comfortable & exceptionally clean.”

We had everything we needed & the location was excellent for us & our two dogs. We would highly recommend. We stayed in November but can imagine it would be idyllic by the river in the summer months.

- Georgina, November 2021
Kathy October 2021

“Lovely apartment, very clean and comfortable, very quiet , great to have our own parking space too.”

We usually stay in cartmel, but this is only 2 miles away without all of the problems with traffic.

- Kathy, October 2021
Amanda October 2021

“The accommodation is absolutely lovely, beautifully presented and equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

Also touches such as Milk, tea, some nice biscuits etc. There is no garden- just a little yard but a lovely aspect over the river. The only reason I gave it 4 not 5 was because as the weather was so wet we spent more time chilling , playing games , watching a movie but this was marred by a lot of loud hammering/drilling / sawing (presumably upstairs being refurbished?

- Amanda, October 2021
Julia October 2021

“The property is great with a great location for visiting other areas and walks.”

Pubs, chippy and shops close by. Would have liked a garden for the dog it only has a patio area with a low wall which she could get over. Otherwise it is perfect. Loved it

- Julia, October 2021
Carol September 2021

“Great location.”

Well appointed little house. Everyone works well.

- Carol, September 2021
Ian July 2021

“The cottage is very well stocked with everything you will need, cooker, washing machine, dryer, hairdryer, iron.”

Own designated parking for 2 cars , there is a seperate loo and bathroom, very handy if you’re a family of 5 like us. Local Pub is ‘The Engine’ which is literally across the road about 50 yards away and opposite that is the local Shop. Another pub we used in Flookburgh which is approx 0.8 miles away is ‘The hope and Anchor’ very good food but you need to book. Fish and chip shop/Chinese takeaway in Flookburgh which is very good but please note shut on sundays! Another good eating pub is ‘The Pheasant’ not too far away which also operates a takeaway service. The cottage has a nice outside sitting area , the river is literally over the road outside cottage. Not too far from Bowness, Ambleside, Coniston etc.

- Ian, July 2021
Andy July 2021

“Quite expensive but very well stocked little cottage useful information in ...”

Quite expensive but very well stocked little cottage useful information in cottage re: local walks good location, easy distance to both local pubs & also to Flookburgh

- Andy, July 2021
Brian June 2021

“Our second stay love it as good as last time”

- Brian, June 2021
Brian May 2021

“Lovely cottage had everything you need great location spacious and very comfortable will definitely book again”

- Brian, May 2021
Marian December 2020

“The only thing that was missing was a light outside when we first got there so it was difficult to see the key safe code but everything else was perfect.”

Even a lovely box of mince pies, and some milk left for us. Brilliant.

- Marian, December 2020
Tracey October 2020

“A lovely homely cottage.”

The only downside is the noisy gravel outside, got woken up every morning by cars going by bedroom window, but not anything you guys can do about that. Otherwise 10/10

- Tracey, October 2020
Samantha September 2020

“The cottage was lovely, cosy and well equipped.”

Couldn’t fault it at all.

- Samantha, September 2020
Susan August 2020

“The property really is a home from home.”

It's large and airy and has plenty of space to relax and enjoy yourself. The furnishings are first class and there is such a lot provided for your stay by the host. Washing up liquid, washing tablets and toilet rolls were all provided for our arrival. The kitchen is very well equipped and has everything you would need to cook a first class meal. A lovely pub called The Engine Inn is within a stones throw and cooks fabulous meals. A shop is a very short walk away and if you don't feel like travelling far you can sit in the front garden listening to the river and watching the world go by. We certainly didn't feel anxious about visiting the area with the restrictions of Covid-19 in place. The property was very clean and plenty of hand washing products were provided. I would certainly recommend this property.

- Susan, August 2020
Eileen August 2020

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful little village, facilities excellent, beds all comfortable and lying in bed at night listening to the stream outside was so peaceful and calming, local pub a stones throw away was very welcoming and served lovely food, Sunday lunch delicious, cottage was really well situated to visit most areas of the lakes, will certainly return one day.”

- Eileen, August 2020
Susan August 2020

“A fantastic holiday apartment, beautifully clean and comfortable.”

Ideal village location with easy access to other areas of the lake district

- Susan, August 2020
Colin July 2020

“Lovely accommodation, great base for travelling to the Lakes, pubs and shop close by.”

Nice walks in the area around Cartmel which is accessible to walk to following off road footpaths.

- Colin, July 2020
Mark July 2020

“Excellent location great few days weather was amazing great base for exploring the area thanks”

- Mark, July 2020
Gordon December 2019

“The accommodation was more spacious than it looked on the photos.”

Comfortable. Nice location. Friendly locals.

- Gordon, December 2019
Louise August 2019

“The accommodation had everything we needed and more.”

Beautiful cottage. Very quirky layout.

- Louise, August 2019
Saktima July 2019

“We very much enjoyed out time at the cottage as a family.”

Everything was well thought of, you have exceeded our expectation and would recommend to anyone reading this. The accommodation was very clean, spacious, close to pub and shops. Loved the area and people are very welcoming and kind. Our little baby was sad leaving the house. We enjoyed our stay at this lovely place and would return again.

- Saktima, July 2019
Hammera July 2019

“We had a great time, would suggest others to go, the cottage is in beautiful location.”

Hope to go again.

- Hammera, July 2019
Clementina May 2019

“Comfortable cottage - lots of sofa space, comfy beds and decent towels.”

The only down sides were no dish washer (who wants to wash up on holiday?!) when there is plenty of space for one, and that the bath takes ages to run.

- Clementina, May 2019
Phillip April 2019

“Good location for exploring south west lakes.”

Off road parking a facility good

- Phillip, April 2019
Janet February 2019

“This is our second stay at The Old Mill and well definitely return again.”

Very comfortable and clean accommodation with everything you need. The location is perfect with the village shop and pub on your doorstep and the village of Flookburgh is a short walk away. Great walks in every direction.

- Janet, February 2019
S October 2018

“A lovely break in a great location.”

The property was spotless and had everything you could possibly need.

- S, October 2018
Jo July 2018

“Great location and cottage everything you needed was there.”

Would recommend and definately go back again.

- Jo, July 2018
Gerard July 2018

“Unfortunately the only thing wrong with the cottage is the TV reception, living ...”

Unfortunately the only thing wrong with the cottage is the TV reception, living room tv poor at best, bedrooms both TVS none existent, otherwise Perfect

- Gerard, July 2018
David May 2018

“Very well equipped and clean cottage with wonderful country walks straight out the door.”

Pub and shop just a few yards away.

- David, May 2018
Bernard April 2018

“The cottage is very well provided for both equipment and entertainment wise.”

Mattress should be renewed soon as it has not worn well since we were last at the cottage 18 months ago. Tv in bedroom did not have a good signal.

- Bernard, April 2018
Paul March 2018

“Lovely cottage in great location, will definitely be going back soon.”

- Paul, March 2018
Edward March 2018

“The apartment was really warm and inviting, immaculately clean, well appointed.”

The information pack was very helpful and the owners left us some nibbles and a bottle of wine which we were very appreciative of. I had to contact the owners a couple of times and they were very helpful, I will recommend the apartment to anyone and the village is very nice, everyone friendly.

- Edward, March 2018
Sandra August 2017

“We loved the holiday.”

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. We would definitely return

- Sandra, August 2017
Linda July 2017

“Fantastic location, shop, artisan bakery and 2 pubs within 2 minutes walk from the Mill Immaculate, with everything you needed for a sucessful stay.”

Plus we were allowed to take our dog.

- Linda, July 2017
Paul May 2017

“Beautiful property, perfect location, the property was spotless and the facilities excellent.”

- Paul, May 2017
Bernard November 2016

“The flat was easy to find and had east access to village amenities.”

The flat was spotless and warm when we arrived and quickly settled in. I can't really think of anything that was missed out in the amenities. dog settled really well. Fully enjoyed the break of 5 days and would anticipate us booking this facility in the future. The local bakery has the best bread that I have tasted in a good while. Thanks for providing everything we needed for our stay.

- Bernard, November 2016
Derek September 2016

“The owners were excellent, we had a great holiday cottage , everything is A1.”

On the day of departure I had vertigo and couldn't drive, we received a lot of help from Teresa and Neil getting some more accommodation and driving us to that accommodation. Perfect hosts and we were very grateful for them helping us

- Derek, September 2016
Katharine September 2016

“We have been to many holiday cottages in the last thirty years but the Old MIll surpassed them all.”

The accommodation, the location and the treats left by the owner all made it a really exceptional holiday, even the weather was kind on most days!

- Katharine, September 2016
Margaret June 2016

“We have just returned from this stylish well laid out apartment.”

It was so clean and comfortable, especially the beds, which we very much appreciated after an active day exploring the lakes. It had everything you needed and the bonus of a utility room with a washer, separate dryer and a freezer so we could stock up on all the local goodies in the area to take home. A real home from home.

- Margaret, June 2016
Donna May 2016

“The Old Mill is a fantastic holiday cottage.”

Every detail has been thought of, with the guest in mind. Idyllic setting. An excellent base to explore South and North Lakes. Will highly recommend.

- Donna, May 2016
Catherine December 2015

“An excellent stay in well laid out accommodation, in a lovely village.”

We would highly recommend this property.

- Catherine, December 2015
Sheila December 2015

“We stayed over the Christmas period and the cottage had a lovely Christmas tree and table decoration, very welcoming!”

- Sheila, December 2015
Fiona August 2015

“It was really welcoming, with lovely little touches.”

We would definitely come again!

- Fiona, August 2015
Lesley June 2015

“This was a fantastic cottage, hence we have booked again next year.”

- Lesley, June 2015
Derek June 2015

“The holiday home was superb in every way.”

The village location is excellent with great pubs, bakery and corner shop. A very relaxing holiday.

- Derek, June 2015
Peter May 2015

“It was first class, no complaints what-so-ever.”

The best holiday let we have ever rented. It was in a good location and quiet.

- Peter, May 2015
Peter April 2015

“The cottage was perfect in every way.”

The village was very quiet and we were able to relax and enjoy the short break, only wish it could have been longer. We would love to return in the future.

- Peter, April 2015
Colin February 2015

“We particularly like the standard of The Old Mill, location and proximity to two very nice pubs.”

Lovely walks on door step.

- Colin, February 2015
Anthony November 2014

“We loved this property.”

In a superb position for touring the Lakes, this area is really lovely, so nice to have the sea. Morecambe Bay views were beautiful in the Winter sunshine. All in all a great holiday!

- Anthony, November 2014
Stephen July 2014

“The entire holiday was better than we expected.”

Couldn't fault the cottage at all. Very good location.

- Stephen, July 2014
Colin June 2014

“Location was perfect, property was excellent, seemed to be no expense spared on the decor and furniture in property.”

Really, really, really excellent.

- Colin, June 2014
Linda May 2014

“The property is immaculately clean, we could not find fault.”

Everything you need is here. We will highly recommend this property to friends and family.

- Linda, May 2014
Sheila March 2014

“The cottage is in an excellent location and very comfortable.”

We were blessed with good weather but had it not been we would still have enjoyed our stay. It is the best dog friendly we have stayed in to date and will no doubt return.

- Sheila, March 2014
Nigel November 2013

“Cold outside; cosy and warm inside.”

Close to a great pub.

- Nigel, November 2013
Linda September 2013

“Wonderful ground floor property, warm and private.”

Lovely walks from the door. The Engine Pub has cask ales and lovely meals. Very good, lovely holiday.

- Linda, September 2013
Neil September 2013

“The whole property was brilliant, and the beds were extremely comfortable.”

It was a pleasure staying there.

- Neil, September 2013
Eryl September 2013

“Really enjoyable.”

Would highly recommend the property. Two good pubs for food, well placed accommodation for tourists, enjoyed the steam train and boat trip.

- Eryl, September 2013
Robert July 2013

“Lovely cottage in a lovely area.”

Nice village with nice pubs for food and drink, and a good local shop. There are some nice local walks.

- Robert, July 2013
Maurice June 2013

“Excellently appointed, very clean and extremely comfortable beds.”

wonderful hot water and heating.

- Maurice, June 2013
Julie April 2013

“Good base in a lovely area.”

The village had a couple of good pubs and pleasant walks straight from the door.

- Julie, April 2013
Lorraine October 2012

“The flat was lovely and very comfortable.”

It was in a good position for exploring the lakes and coast.

- Lorraine, October 2012
Johanna October 2012

“A beautiful place kept to a high standard.”

We had a lovely time and the area was perfect.

- Johanna, October 2012
Margaret September 2012

“Cottage was very warm and cosy.”

It was in an area we had not explored before, it also was in a good position for the southern lakes. Being all ground floor accommodation it was good for the elderly.

- Margaret, September 2012
Angela July 2012

“The location was great, and the village lovely.”

Holiday was better then we expected so very pleased. Loved the utilities and loved everything about the mill. Even the river outside was soothing to hear at night.

- Angela, July 2012
Roger June 2012

“The location was great and the cottage was superb.”

The welcome wine and cookies were an added treat to start our holiday off. Very relaxing.

- Roger, June 2012
Shaun June 2012

“The cottage is in a lovely location with easy road access to all places we wanted to visit.”

We particularly liked Cartmel race course which was just a 5 minute drive away. There were lots of other nice walks close by for us to take the dogs. The cottage was beautiful, very comfortable and well equipped. There was good food at the pub across the road and a shop straight across the road too for anything we needed. This was an excellent holiday.

- Shaun, June 2012
B May 2012

“Spacious, comfortable and very tastefully decorated.”

All that you needed was there. Train station 5 minutes away. Shop and pub 1 minute away - serves great food. Super situation and lovely property.

- B, May 2012
Daniel February 2012

“The house felt as if it had freshly been decorated, with nicely co-ordinated furnishings in both the bedrooms.”

The welcome present of wine and biscuits were very nice, and the nespresso machine and pods were highly appreciated.

- Daniel, February 2012

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms with TV and river views: 1 x double, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, shower over and basin
Basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire
Utility.
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Dishwasher, 1 x TV with Sky TV, including Sky Sports, HD and Sky Movies and NETFLIX, DVD, radio/CD, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Additional z-bed available
Off road parking for 2 cars
Walled front terrace with furniture and river views
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1 min walk
Note: The owners live on the upper floors.

The property

Situated in the heart of Cark in Cartmel, alongside the River Aye, this recently refurbished ground floor mill apartment offers superb accommodation.

Much care and attention has been given to ensure maximum comfort to guests staying at this apartment, which makes an excellent base for families and friends.

With views across the river, the sitting area provides luxurious leather sofas to sink into at the end of the day.

Outside is a terrace with furniture - a perfect place to sit with a glass of wine and listen to the river rushing by.

The village of Cark has an excellent pub, village store and children's playground, while medieval Cartmel, home of the delicious sticky toffee pudding, is just 2 miles away, with its 12th century Priory.

Nearby is Holker Hall and Gardens, the home of Lord and Lady Cavendish who welcome visitors of all ages to one of the best-loved stately homes in Britain.

Grange-over-Sands, a tranquil and charming Edwardian resort on the Cumbrian coast is also just on the doorstep, and not forgetting the Lake District of course, with its wealth of beautiful and stunning scenery!

This apartment is a welcoming year-round base.

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About the location

CARK IN CARTMEL

Cartmel 2 miles; Bowness on Windermere 16 miles.

Cark in Cartmel is a small Lakeland village just two miles from Cartmel, one of the prettiest villages in the Lake District. Cark is well served by the Furness line railway, and features pretty streamside strolls, lovely walks to the local coastline overlooking Morecambe Bay, two fine traditional old pubs and a scattering of small shops. It is a very short stroll from here to Holker Hall, the stately home of Lord Cavendish, whose house, gardens and deer park are open to the public and also now home to a licensed brasserie The Ilex. Take advantage of excellent walking opportunities amidst beautiful unspoilt countryside or visit The National Hunt Racecourse, the Campbell Legend Bluebird Exhibition and the Lakeland Motor Museum, all close by. Nearby Cartmel offers quaint cobbled streets littered with antique shops, charming gift shops, welcoming traditional pubs serving real ales, and the nationally acclaimed Michelin Star awarded L'Enclume restaurant. The quiet seaside retreat of Grange-over-Sands, with its Edwardian buildings, mountain backdrop, fabulous sea views, promenade and two golf courses is four miles away. Windermere, with its panoramic views over England's longest lake, is within a fifteen minute drive. A superb holiday destination at any time of year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The owners were very friendly and obliging.”

“A well appointed little cottage with all you need for a comfortable cosy stay.”

“Lovely cottage,well located in a great little village that is a great base for the lakes.”

“This is such a lovely property and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

“Lovely property, good price, quiet and well kitted out.”

“We had a lovely short break in The Old Mill.”

“Cottage was perfect for our needs and in a great area being close to so many of the Lakes attractions.”

“The property was spotlessly clean and comfortable.”

“Very spacious property.”

“The apartment was lovely.”

“Lovely property, very clean, warm and comfortable.”

“Excellent, lovely and clean Nice and warm and kitchen has everything you need.”

“Brilliant holiday Fabulous house”

“Colin and Wilma”

“What a fantastic find.”

“We had a great stay at this property, it is in a good location, with lots of info from the owner on local walks, information etc.”

“A delightful cottage that was warm cozy and well equipped.”

“Another beautiful stay at The Old Mill, we have celebrated New year here for the last 3 years, have had a stay in spring time and it is just ideal for all seasons.”

“The apartment was very clean and comfortable.”

“Only fault was advertised with having Sky TV with Sky Sports This was not the case i did text one off the numbers regarding this but got no reply.”

“This is one of the best Sykes cottages I have stayed in.”

“We had a great stay in The Old Mill.”

“Beautiful accommodation well presented, very clean and well stocked with all items required during our stay.”

“We arrived around 7.”

“The Old Mill was very comfortable & exceptionally clean.”

“Lovely apartment, very clean and comfortable, very quiet , great to have our own parking space too.”

“The accommodation is absolutely lovely, beautifully presented and equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

“The property is great with a great location for visiting other areas and walks.”

“Great location.”

“The cottage is very well stocked with everything you will need, cooker, washing machine, dryer, hairdryer, iron.”

“Quite expensive but very well stocked little cottage useful information in ...”

“Our second stay love it as good as last time”

“Lovely cottage had everything you need great location spacious and very comfortable will definitely book again”

“The only thing that was missing was a light outside when we first got there so it was difficult to see the key safe code but everything else was perfect.”

“A lovely homely cottage.”

“The cottage was lovely, cosy and well equipped.”

“The property really is a home from home.”

“A fantastic holiday apartment, beautifully clean and comfortable.”

“Lovely accommodation, great base for travelling to the Lakes, pubs and shop close by.”

“Excellent location great few days weather was amazing great base for exploring the area thanks”

“The accommodation was more spacious than it looked on the photos.”

“The accommodation had everything we needed and more.”

“We very much enjoyed out time at the cottage as a family.”

“We had a great time, would suggest others to go, the cottage is in beautiful location.”

“Comfortable cottage - lots of sofa space, comfy beds and decent towels.”

“Good location for exploring south west lakes.”

“This is our second stay at The Old Mill and well definitely return again.”

“A lovely break in a great location.”

“Great location and cottage everything you needed was there.”

“Unfortunately the only thing wrong with the cottage is the TV reception, living ...”

“Very well equipped and clean cottage with wonderful country walks straight out the door.”

“The cottage is very well provided for both equipment and entertainment wise.”

“Lovely cottage in great location, will definitely be going back soon.”

“The apartment was really warm and inviting, immaculately clean, well appointed.”

“We loved the holiday.”

“Fantastic location, shop, artisan bakery and 2 pubs within 2 minutes walk from the Mill Immaculate, with everything you needed for a sucessful stay.”

“Beautiful property, perfect location, the property was spotless and the facilities excellent.”

“The flat was easy to find and had east access to village amenities.”

“The owners were excellent, we had a great holiday cottage , everything is A1.”

“We have been to many holiday cottages in the last thirty years but the Old MIll surpassed them all.”

“We have just returned from this stylish well laid out apartment.”

“The Old Mill is a fantastic holiday cottage.”

“An excellent stay in well laid out accommodation, in a lovely village.”

“We stayed over the Christmas period and the cottage had a lovely Christmas tree and table decoration, very welcoming!”

“It was really welcoming, with lovely little touches.”

“This was a fantastic cottage, hence we have booked again next year.”

“The holiday home was superb in every way.”

“It was first class, no complaints what-so-ever.”

“The cottage was perfect in every way.”

“We particularly like the standard of The Old Mill, location and proximity to two very nice pubs.”

“We loved this property.”

“The entire holiday was better than we expected.”

“Location was perfect, property was excellent, seemed to be no expense spared on the decor and furniture in property.”

“The property is immaculately clean, we could not find fault.”

“The cottage is in an excellent location and very comfortable.”

“Cold outside; cosy and warm inside.”

“Wonderful ground floor property, warm and private.”