“This is new, so a couple of items for the snagging list!”
The door on the smaller shower room doesn't close properly. And more importantly, the radiator doesn't work. It was a bit parky! Instruction books for the air fryer, the coffee machine and even the cooker would have been appreciated.
On the whole it was lovely. It was certainly well equipped, loads of crockery and cutlery. Stunning views. The 4 foot bed in the small double bedroom was a disappointment, but comfy. As was the bed in the other room. Very comfy in fact!
They need to sort out the key code!! It took us a while to actually get in because we had been given the wrong code.
As our first booking we thank you for your feedback and some great comments about the cottage.
The smaller shower room door had just been refitted by a reputable person, so have checked this and the door is closing and locking fine, so not understanding how this was a problem. I have left instructions for the kitchen equipment going forward.
Is the disappointment with the small double bed due to its size, as it states small double on the website. I have looked to make this clearer.
An email was sent the day prior to arrival stating the correct key code. I will look to send this a couple of days prior to arrival.
It was lovely to have you stay at the cottage and will be very happy to welcome you again.
Property Owner
Summary
- Single-storey
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x small double, 1 x twin
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Utility
- Living/dining room
- Central heating
- Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, coffee maker
- TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Log burner provided at property
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Off-road parking for 3 cars
- Enclosed rear courtyard
- Pet-friendly
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 2.5 miles, pub 0.1 mile
The property
Honiston is a detached, pet-friendly bungalow located in the small village of Great Orton in Cumbria with a single-storey layout and enclosed courtyard.
Gretna Green 14.8 miles; Penrith 21.5 miles; Dumfries 37.3 miles
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
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About the location
CARLISLE
Gretna Green 13.1 miles; Penrith 19.9 miles; Dumfries 36.2 miles
Carlisle is set in the county of Cumbria, situated just 10 miles south of the Scottish Borders and is nicknamed the Border City. During Roman times the town was established to serve the forts for Hadrian's Wall, which runs east from the city across the country to Wallsend on the east coast and today is recognised as a World Heritage Site. During the Middle Ages, due to its proximity to the Kingdom of Scotland, Carlisle became an important military stronghold and Carlisle Castle, still relatively intact, was built in 1092 by William Rufus, after once serving as a prison for Mary, Queen of Scots. The castle now houses the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment and the Border Regiment Museum. In the early 12th century Henry I allowed the foundation of a priory in Carlisle and the town gained the status of a diocese in 1122, resulting in the priory becoming Carlisle Cathedral. The Settle to Carlisle railway runs across some of the most breathtaking scenery to the popular Yorkshire town and Carlisle Racecourse has a packed fixture list including Ladies’ Day and evening fixtures. Within driving distance is the Victorian seaside town of Silloth and just over the border is Gretna Green, where you'll find the Gretna Gateway Shopping Centre and Anvil Hall, the famous wedding venue.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas
