ANNS HILL

Just had a fantastic week at The Cottage and can say that after 50 years of travelling this establishment is right at the top of the tree in terms of quality, hospitality and location – it’s stunning! It is so well equipped with everything you could wish for and all the rooms are huge. Vanessa is a great host and immediately makes you feel so welcome. Lovely thoughtful extras like a chilled bottle of Prosecco in the fridge, chocolates and even a freshly baked cake. The Cottage was also well stocked with fruit, pastries, tea and coffee etc. Our stay is going to be a very hard act to follow and Vanessa deserves all the excellent reviews she receives. We certainly hope to return.

Date of stay: October 2021

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Angie S wrote a review Sept 2021

Scawby, United Kingdom3 contributions

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Stunning!

Wow!! We stayed here 12 years ago for our 18th wedding anniversary and we fully intended to return before now but for one reason or another we never made it back, until now! The memory of that visit 12 years ago has never left us and we are so happy to have celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary here this week. The cottage is simply stunning, it is sumptuous and luxurious whilst being welcoming and homely at the same time. The bedroom and bathroom are beautiful. The kitchen has everything and I mean everything you could possibly need. The welcome pack is beyond expectations, homemade muesli, natural yoghurt, apples, milk, butter, tea, coffee, croissants, pain au chocolat, chocolates and Prosecco!!! There was even a home cake in the cake tin! A new addition since our last visit is the private hot tub, situated in a secluded garden! A perfect way to relax after a busy day! Vanessa is so friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. Her dogs are gorgeous particularly Jess who will happily lay at the door waiting for you to throw a ball for her! The location is stunning. We have had a great week after a very traumatic period in our lives, we didn’t want to leave today but are doing so refreshed and a little better able to face the real world. If you are looking for the 5* luxury of a hotel whilst enjoying the beauty of a cottage with a hot tub look no further. This is most definitely 5* Thank you Vanessa it won’t be another 12 years before we return 12 months at the most!! Take care Ivan and Angie…

Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled

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Maz231214 wrote a review Aug 2021

Birmingham, United Kingdom11 contributions4 helpful votes

A hidden gem in the countryside

On arrival we were greeted by Vanessa who cannot do enough for you. The cottage is immaculate and bigger than expected! The food is plentiful and the cake delicious, she even made me one to take home!

Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled

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L5A wrote a review Feb 2021

England, United Kingdom17 contributions24 helpful votes

FIVE STARS & MORE

We stayed at Anns Hill Lodge for 4 nights at Christmas and it was perfect in every way. The Lodge is a stunning property, with the ideal mix of modern comfort and traditional features. It is immaculate throughout with 5 star hotel quality beds, bedding and towels. The state of the art kitchen is very well equipped, with every imaginable appliance and amenity and the adjoining dining area is very stylish. Our favourite room was the lovely lounge with its gorgeous views, comfortable sofas and cosy wood burning fire - made even more atmospheric by the addition of a beautifully decorated real Christmas tree. The perfect place to relax after long country walks. Anns Hill Lodge has large private gardens, surrounded by stunning scenery and is in an ideal spot for walking straight from the door, as well as exploring further afield. Vanessa is a very considerate and unobtrusive host and we were very appreciative that she thoughtfully provided fresh flowers, beautiful Christmas decorations and even a delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake - extra touches which made our stay even more special. All in all, Anns Hill Lodge is an exceptional property in every way and we will definitely return.…

Date of stay: December 2020

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BEZ wrote a review Oct 2020

Bolton, United Kingdom12 contributions1 helpful vote

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Worth every penny and more

These days its rare to find somewhere that goes above and beyond what you expect but this place ticked every box and more for us. For starters before you even enter the cottage you get an amazing host, Vanessa. She was so welcoming and made us feel like nothing would be too much trouble. The location of the cottage is superb. Its near enough to Cockermouth for all the local ameneties but its also secluded enough to feel like you're tucked away from the world. Keswick is only a half hours drive away and pretty much the rest of the Lake District is on your doorstep. The Cottage itself is charming and located on a working farm but we weren't disturbed at any point although you are aware they are probably quite busy in the background! The cottage has so many beatiful features which we loved including the chunky front door with huge origional key, a log burner to keep you toasty, a stone spiral stair case, lovely exposed floor boards upstairs and a massive free standing bath that we relaxed in after a long walk every day. The place has a feel of stepping back in time with some lovely antique furniture yet it has all of the modern touches and technology to make this place feel like a home from home. Absolutely everything we needed was already there but im sure if you were missing something Vanessa would be more than happy to sort it for you. The only thing that has changed since the covid outbreak is the breakfast basket. Instead of the basket being left at your door each morning, all of the goods that would normally have been delivered are left in your fridge and freezer. There was milk, butter Crossaints plus a home baked lemon drizzle cake. Also other essentials such as Prosecco and choccies! Vanessa even said if we go up again to get our shopping delivered before we get there and she would put it all away before our arrival. At the same time as wanting to keep this place a secret and keep it all to ourselves we also wanted to share our experience and give it the credit it deserves. Well done everyone at Anns Hill and thankyou for making our weekend in the Lakes so memorable. Bez & Becky …

Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled

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Rob wrote a review Oct 2020

Sunderland, United Kingdom25 contributions7 helpful votes

Perfect!

Our 4 night stay at Anns Hill Cottage was superb. The accomodation exceeded our already high expectations, and Vanessa was a warm & welcoming host who couldn't do enough for us. The Cottage is really special, and full of character. It's beautifully furnished and has absolutely everything you could want and need for your stay. The log burner in the Living Room is perfect for winding down on an evening, with an endless supply of fire wood provided. The roll top bath in the bathroom is amazing, and I guarantee the superking bed is the most comfortable you'll ever sleep in. When we arrived, we were greeted by Vanessa who gave us loads of really great sightseeing tips to help us make the most of our stay. Although current COVID restrictions meant Vanessa wasn't offering the usual daily breakfast baskets, the Kitchen was well stocked with fresh fruit, pastries, granola, yoghurt, tea & coffee etc. Vanessa was happy to replenish anything we needed at request, but what we had was more than enough for our stay. There was even a bottle of Prosecco chilling in the fridge, along with a box of Chocolates and a freshly baked Lemon Drizzle Cake. Towels, robes & toilet rolls were supplied, along with White Company toiletries. We are very glad to have stumbled across Anns Hill following a last minute cancellation, and we are already looking forward to returning.…

Date of stay: October 2020Trip type: Travelled

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Stewart & Sian wrote a review Sept 2020

London, United Kingdom9 contributions2 helpful votes

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Phenomenal host and absolutely stunning cottage defo booking again

What can i say but wow 🤩 when me and my partner got there the views are beautiful we then entered the cottage to see a beautiful living room with log fire it was so cosy hugging up in the evenings. The bathroom was amazingly spacious and everything is beautiful and clean to a very high standard my partner loved the bath and it’s such a warm welcoming place the bed room was amazing view from the window and bed was soft and comfy woke up feeling revitalised. The best bit for us was the phenomenal kitchen omg it’s beautiful we cooked, made bread every work top appliance you need is there we fell in love with it and will be definitely booking again as this is our second booking in two different properties the owner has blow us away with honestly if you want a home from home this is the place for you thank you to the host for making me and my partners weekend a special one we won’t forget in a very long time.…

Date of stay: September 2020Trip type: Travelled

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Laura B wrote a review Aug 2020

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom13 contributions1 helpful vote

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Belated birthday present

Vanessa was lovely and friendly and gave a very warm welcome, everything was perfect the cottage is beautiful and very relaxing it’s like a home from home! Will definitely be returning in the future, thanks again Vanessa Lorraine and Malcolm

Date of stay: August 2020Trip type: Travelled

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Stuart A wrote a review Mar 2020

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom76 contributions38 helpful votes

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Second AMAZING stay

We have stayed before, and will stay again. To be honest When we visit the lakes this will always be our retreat (if it’s free as it’s very popular)! Absolutely love the house, location, and the hospitality is second to none. Have reviewed before so take a look but this is simply 5 stars! If I could I’d give 6, don’t hesitate... book!!

Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled

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AliTows wrote a review Oct 2019

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Perfect break

We have just returned from four nights in The Cottage at Anns Hill. It was our first visit to the Lake District and Anns Hill was the perfect base. Vanessa had the log burner on when we arrived with a freshly baked cake, prosecco and chocolates. The cottage itself was very welcoming - we spent time in the evenings sitting in front of the fire watching TV which was lovely after a day out exploring. The kitchen is very well equipped and the breakfast baskets that Vanessa delivered each morning were a great start to the day (we didn’t manage to finish them all or the cake as we ate too much in general!). The bathroom is impressive with a lovely big shower and a free standing bath. Also lovely White Company toiletries means you don’t need to bring shampoo, conditioner or shower gel - always a plus. The bed was super comfy and the area is quiet so we slept very well - the only noises were a few moos from the cows and the odd tractor or milk lorry. Vanessa kindly offered us lifts in to Cockermouth in the evenings and to the Distillery but we were happy to drive the five minutes down the road (and we stayed in one night with a curry). We loved walking round Buttermere, a boat trip on Derwent Water, the Distillery and a couple of other recommendations from Vanessa. Always useful on a first visit. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.…

Date of stay: October 2019Trip type: Travelled

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