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Crooklands Cottage, Crooklands

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4.9
out of 5
Yorkshire Dales » Crooklands
Sleeps up to 10
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5

Crooklands Cottage is a massive detached holiday home in Cumbria that sleeps 10 people comfortably. This award-winning four-star property (Silver winner for Best in North West England) sits in a prime spot between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The spacious open-plan layout makes it perfect for big family gatherings or friend reunions without everyone tripping over each other.

The surrounding area offers the best of both worlds. You've got the stunning Lake District on one side and the rugged Yorkshire Dales on the other. Take a peaceful stroll along the Lancaster Canal or explore the nearby towns of Milnthorpe, Kendal and Windermere.

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About Crooklands Cottage

Crooklands Cottage is a massive detached holiday home in Cumbria that sleeps 10 people comfortably. This award-winning four-star property (Silver winner for Best in North West England) sits in a prime spot between the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales. The spacious open-plan layout makes it perfect for big family gatherings or friend reunions without everyone tripping over each other.

The surrounding area offers the best of both worlds. You've got the stunning Lake District on one side and the rugged Yorkshire Dales on the other. Take a peaceful stroll along the Lancaster Canal or explore the nearby towns of Milnthorpe, Kendal and Windermere. Off-road parking for five cars means nobody has to play that awkward game of car Tetris when arriving.

The accommodation includes five bedrooms - four super-king-size rooms (one can be twins if you ask nicely) and two with fancy en-suites featuring underfloor heating. There's a family bathroom plus additional cloakroom. Downstairs boasts two sitting rooms with Smart TVs, a pool table that'll bring out everyone's competitive streak and a fully-equipped kitchen that would make professional chefs jealous.

Nearby attractions include Windermere (15 miles, 25 minutes), perfect for boat trips and water activities. Kendal (7 miles, 15 minutes) offers shopping and the famous Kendal Mint Cake. The historic Lancaster Castle (22 miles, 30 minutes) and Sizergh Castle (5 miles, 10 minutes) provide cultural days out.

Crooklands Cottage ticks all the boxes for a memorable group holiday. The hot tub and enclosed garden are perfect for evening drinks while the kids are finally asleep. And let's be honest, nothing says "I'm on holiday" like sitting in bubbling water with a glass of something cold!

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Crooklands Cottage

Hot Tub Luxury

The large hot tub in the enclosed garden was mentioned in almost every review as a highlight for relaxing after busy days exploring.

Games Room Fun

The pool table and PlayStation kept everyone entertained during downtime, especially popular with families having teenagers and children.

Spacious Layout

Guests repeatedly praised how the open-plan ground floor allowed large groups to be together while still having plenty of personal space.

Perfect Family Setup

Multiple reviews mentioned how well the cottage worked for three-generation family gatherings and celebrations like birthdays.

Modern Comforts

The contemporary styling, underfloor heating and high-quality amenities impressed guests who found everything they needed.

Local Pub Access

Having a cosy pub next door was highlighted as a bonus for evening drinks or meals without needing to drive.

Getting To Crooklands Cottage

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Crooklands Cottage by car, take the M6 motorway and exit at Junction 36. Follow the A65 towards Kendal, then take the A590 towards Barrow. The cottage is located in Crooklands with good signage and easy access.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest station is Oxenholme Lake District, about 5 miles from the cottage. From there, you can take a short taxi ride directly to the property. Oxenholme is on the West Coast Main Line with regular services from London, Glasgow and Manchester.

Off-road parking for five cars
Oxenholme Lake District station (5 miles)
Easily accessible from the M6 Junction 36

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Sizergh Castle
Distance: 5 miles
LA8 8DZ
Kendal Castle
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 7BL
Lake Windermere
Distance: 15 miles
LA23 1LJ
Lancaster Canal Towpath
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA7 7NW
Levens Hall Gardens
Distance: 3 miles
LA8 0PD
Scout Scar
Distance: 8 miles
LA8 8HR
Milnthorpe High Street
Distance: 2 miles
LA7 7QJ
Kendal Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 4DL
Westmorland Shopping Centre
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 4LR
Stagecoach Bus Service
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA7 7NW
Oxenholme Train Station
Distance: 5 miles
LA9 7RF
Kendal Taxi Services
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 4DL
Sizergh Castle
Distance: 5 miles
LA8 8DZ
Kendal Castle
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 7BL
Lake Windermere
Distance: 15 miles
LA23 1LJ
Lancaster Canal Towpath
Distance: 0.5 miles
LA7 7NW
Levens Hall Gardens
Distance: 3 miles
LA8 0PD
Scout Scar
Distance: 8 miles
LA8 8HR
Milnthorpe High Street
Distance: 2 miles
LA7 7QJ
Kendal Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 4DL
Westmorland Shopping Centre
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 4LR
Stagecoach Bus Service
Distance: 0.3 miles
LA7 7NW
Oxenholme Train Station
Distance: 5 miles
LA9 7RF
Kendal Taxi Services
Distance: 7 miles
LA9 4DL

Is Crooklands Cottage Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Kids will love the games room with pool table and PlayStation. The enclosed garden is safe for outdoor play and the hot tub provides endless entertainment. Nearby attractions include Lakeland Wildlife Oasis (10 minutes) with exotic animals and Kendal Castle (15 minutes) for castle exploration. The cottage's spacious layout gives kids room to play without disturbing adults.
For Couples
While designed for larger groups, couples can book Crooklands Cottage for a luxurious retreat with plenty of space. The hot tub offers romantic evenings under the stars and two sitting rooms mean you can find quiet corners. Super-king beds with quality linens provide comfort, while the location between the Lakes and Dales offers countless romantic day trips.
Pet Friendly
Dogs will enjoy the enclosed rear garden for safe outdoor time. The cottage's location provides excellent walking routes, including the nearby Lancaster Canal towpath. The Lake District and Yorkshire Dales offer countless pet-friendly walking trails within easy driving distance. Local pubs welcome dogs, making this an ideal base for holidays with your four-legged companions.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Crooklands Cottage

The Plough Inn

Located 0.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA7 7NW

Crooklands Hotel Restaurant

Located 0.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA7 7NW

The Strickland Arms

Located 2.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LA8 0PJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Crooklands Cottage

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Crooklands Cottage features a hot tub in its enclosed rear garden. The hot tub is available year-round and is regularly maintained for guest enjoyment.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at Crooklands Cottage. The enclosed rear garden provides a safe space for dogs to enjoy and there are plenty of walking routes nearby for pet exercise.
How many people can the cottage accommodate?
The cottage has a maximum capacity of 10 guests across 5 bedrooms. Four of the bedrooms have super-king-size beds, with one that can be converted to twins upon request.
What amenities are available in the kitchen?
The kitchen is fully equipped with 2 gas double ovens, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and all essential cooking utensils. There's also a separate utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
Is there parking available?
Yes, the property offers off-road parking for up to 5 vehicles. This makes it ideal for large groups arriving in multiple cars without parking worries.
What entertainment options are available?
The cottage features 2 Smart TVs, WiFi throughout, a PlayStation and a pool table. These entertainment options make it suitable for guests of all ages regardless of weather.
How far are the nearest shops and pubs?
The nearest shop is approximately 0.6 miles away and the nearest pub is just 0.8 miles from the property. There's also a cosy pub right next door for convenient meals and drinks.
Are bed linen and towels provided?
Yes, all bed linen and towels are provided and included in the rental price. Fuel, power and heating costs are also included, with no additional charges.

Crooklands Cottage Reviews

Jennifer
A fantastic property, it had everything we could ask for, we had a great time as a family to celebrate our daughters 30th birthday. Would highly recommend. Just one little recommendation the extractor fan and oven could do with a clean. Thank you Rob !
This property was amazing we as a family could of stayed forever It is spacious extremely clean short of nothing the pool table kept the boys happy and the jacuzzi was amazing its a credit to the owners The only thing is we cant get in to stay again its so popular.
Your Cottage is amazing, we loved every minute and wish we could of been there longer. We will be back! Thank you so much.
Victoria
Just returned from a lovely weekend. Great house. Large comfortable and warm for this time of year. Ideal for a family gettaway. Lovely large hot tub. Good pool table and playstation. Everything you would need in the house. Nice for a walk along the river. Cosy pub next door for a drink or food. We would love to stay again sometime.
We had a fantastic stay at Crooklands Cottage over New Year. There were 10 of us 6 adults and 4 children aged 815 and the cottage had everything we could possibly need. The kids loved the games room and hot tub and the open plan ground floor meant that we were all together but with plenty of space. We spent most of our time in the Cottage relaxing however we had lunch in the hotel restaurant before checking in. The food, service and atmosphere were all fantastic. Outwith that, we went for a lovely dog walk along the canal next to the cottage and took the 15min drive into Kendal one afternoon. We scheduled a Tesco order to be delivered to us on arrival and did all of our own cooking. The kitchen had everything we needed and the large dining table meant that all 10 of us could eat together even though there was another kitchen table that the kids liked to use for lunch. All in all, a brilliant stay and would definitely return. Highly recommend.
We have just come back from a Christmas break at crooklands cottage, we are a family if 10, 3 generations and the was more than enough space for everyone, the kids and adults loved the games room, the the hot tub was amazing and checked everyday. Even though the house was big it still felt cozy, all the bedrooms were of a good size too The owners had left us some delicious cakes on our arrival I would definitely book it again and I can't recommend it highly enough
Leeanne
Brilliant stay at crooklands booked again for next years family get together
Had a great family weekend, Location easy to get to,cottage had everything we needed. Games roomhot tub used well!! Rob answered any questions we had straight away. This was our 2nd stay and we will definitely be back.
Joanna
The photos dont do it justice & I want to go back! We stayed in this fantastic cottage with friends & family to kick off my 50th celebrations. They left a lovely card & some cakes for us on arrival & any questions I had before & during our stay were answered promptly. The bedrooms are gorgeous & very generous, facilities were fantastic & we loved the pool table & hot tub. Good location for some beautiful walks nearby & we ate in the pub twice too which was also great food & service. I really would love to come back some time, we loved our stay. Thank you so much!
Lorraine
Just perfect Beautiful cottage. We were a family of 10 with 2 babies and 2 dogs. Plenty of room. The 2 master rooms are so lovely. Made our stay so special. The cottage is equipped with everything you need. Faultless and so clean. Great having the hotel next door. Some of our party had an evening meal there which was so good. Would definitely book again .
Rheanne
We were a family group of 10 and absolutely loved our stay here, we didn't want to leave! Everything was thought about and was well equipped, the cakes on arrival were a nice extra. Lots of space so we weren't all on top of each other. We will 110 be back. I think our only recommendation would be some more free standing lamps in the downstairs area. Overall amazing and can't wait to return.
Andrew
An excellent holiday home. It had everything we needed for a short stay whilst playing golf in the area. Bedrooms were large and comfortable and reception rooms spacious. The hot tub was welcome relaxation after the golf too. The owner, Rob, was also very helpful.
Absolutely perfect few days away. Beautiful clean modern spacious cottage. Staff extremely helpful when we needed any questions answering, and any maintenance needed was dealt with efficiently and promptly. Would strongly recommend to anyone.
An excellent holiday home. It had everything we needed for a short stay whilst playing golf in the area. Bedrooms were large and comfortable and reception rooms spacious. The hot tub was welcome relaxation after the golf too. The owner, Rob, was also very helpful.
Exceptionally Clean, having stayed in a number of Sykes properties we were very impressed with the standard of cleanliness at Crooklands. We were greeted by a dome of tasty cakes, which were a wonderful treat for a few days. A beautiful large house, we kept going WOW as we walked around and losing each other. Everything was to a very high standard with lovely fluffy luxurious towels. We made use of every room including the games room, enjoying family meals round the large table. The kitchen was well equipped and we enjoyed preparing meals as a large three generation family. There was salt and pepper, a few coffee pods, instant coffee sachets and tea bags but no milk, so remember to take some for that first cuppa. The Texaco garage is close by and has a shop. The hot tub was private and checked everyday. The garden provided a lovely outdoor space for our four children and dog to play, all very safe and secure. We had been cautious about the hotel car park but it was quiet and we were never disturbed by any noise. Well located for access to so many activities and The Lakes. Would highly recommend.
Stuart
Very enjoyable week at Crooklands, the house being everything that we expected, and big enough for all ten of us! The cakes on arrival were much appreciated! The only down side is that the road can be very noisy as well as inconsiderate hotel guests being very noisy early in the morning in the car park which is next door to the house. Other than that very good.
Amazing. I would rate higher if I could. Place was immaculate and had everything we needed. Great communication and would definitely stay again, cannot recommend enough!
Brilliant holiday house, we didnt want to leave! We were pleasantly surprised as the cottage is much bigger than we expected, the photos dont do it justice! There was plenty of space for us and it was lovely to not feel crammed in as a party of 8. The hot tub was great, and the games room was an added bonus for the evenings. The whole house was very clean and we couldnt fault it at all. The location is good for easy access onto the main roads to travel around the lakes, and the owner was very friendly and responsive when contacted.
Deborah
What a lovely spacious Cottage. Was lovely to share this with my Daughters and Grandchildren for my birthday. The Cottage had everything you could want. The Beds are huge and so comfy. Loved the Hot tub and games room. We ate twice in the Pub next door which is so handy to be able to walk to and the food was really nice. Thanks Rob you have a lovely Cottage.
Philip
Fantastic stay and not long enough. Grandchildren have already asked to go back for a longer stay. The house is more than big enough for all of us without being cramped and in each others space. Shame about the weather on the second day!! Welcome to Cumbria.
We had a wonderful holiday at crooklands cottage the house is beautiful and is situated in a great place for accessing the lakes. Our only negative piece of feedback would be that the car park was often full and we were unable to park. Maybe 2 of the spaces near the house could be marked up for the house only. The food in the hotel was also lovely. Thanks for a great stay.
We had a lovely few days in a lovely spacious cottage, decorated and equipped to a high standard. A home from home. All the living rooms had plenty of room for a large group. Everything you need was supplied in the kitchen and we loved the welcome cakes
Samantha
Amazing cottage Didn't want to leave Will definitely be booking again
Absolutely stunning cottage! Perfect location! Spent 2 nights at Crooklands cottage with a group of friends
Beautiful house. Spacious and great for the whole family. Large, safe garden plus playroom for the grandchildren. Brilliant location with lots to do. Lovely pubfood next door. Owners really helpful.
I cant talk highly enough of Crooklands Cottage, it is absolutely stunning. 10 of us went and were blown away by how stunning the property was it has everything you need to an incredibly high standard. I didnt realise it was right next to a little river which made sitting outside in the hotub even more relaxing. Although you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere which is exactly what we wanted you're still close enough to amenities and Kendal and Windemere. We booked into the restaurant at Crooklands Hotel on night too and it was delicious. We came away feeling refreshed after a wholesome weekend.
Fantastic cottage, maintained and presented to the highest standard. Games room kept the younger guests happy whilst the adults made the most of the extensive open living space. Great location for exploring the Lakes and surrounding areas. Hotel next door was also an excellent dining option!
Joanna
Perfect home for the weekend! Me and my friends stayed here for 2 of our birthdays and loved it! It is decorated lovely and so spacious. We loved how it had a pool table and hot tub too. The beds were also huge and so comfy! Thankyou
Fabulous cottage, its huge! We were a party of 9 adults and a child plus a dog. Enclosed gated garden and hot tub area also gated, so secure. So much living space, you are never on top of each other. Cottage is well appointed, very clean and well maintained. Lovely decor. Lovely bedrooms and bathrooms. Pool table room with PlayStation and nice sofas a massive hit, so lovely being able to be together either playing poolconsole or just sitting relaxing. Hot tub a good size and had lots of use, again lovely addition. Only thing I would have liked more of is cutlery, maybe another set adding to the drawer, as when you have 10 people eatingserving food, you tend to use a lot of it. We ate at The Crooklands pub, which was lovely too. Dog friendly in the bar area. All in all, a fabulous weekend had by all and would love to return, recommend for a large party. Thank you
Debbie
I cant recommend this property highly enough. I was impressed when I saw the photos of the property but when you see it in person, wow! It was amazing. It had everything we wanted and more. Such spacious rooms, modernly decorated and cleaned to a high standard. Just perfect! The communication with the owner was first class. Nothing was too much trouble for them, they responded immediately too. A perfect weekend from start to finish. We are already thinking of a reason to go back!
Over the years my wife and I and grown up children and grandchildren have stayed in many holiday homes to celebrate a birthday or just a break away, Crooklands Cottage is without doubt the best ever, it sets a very high standard in every way which reflects the high standard of the adjoining hotel run by Chris and Rob. The photos of the location are superb, but it looks even better as soon as you walk through that door! Fantastic week Thankyou so much. Chris & Carole x
Kieron
Luxury, spacious accommodation, which surpassed our expectations. The location and amenity of this property is outstanding. In particular, the property had been tastefully decorated for Christmas, which delighted the children both young and old! and we were treated to a welcome gift of some delicious, local cakes and pastries! The owners, Rob and Chris, also run the adjoining Crooklands Hotel, Restaurant and Bar. We enjoyed a superb meal there as well as great hospitality, but do book early to avoid disappointment. We did feedback to the owners that the photography in the property listing really fails to do this stunning property justice. All in all a faultless family Christmas break, thank you.
Very spacious cottage, spotless, everything you need for get away couldnt ... Very spacious cottage, spotless, everything you need for get away couldnt fault it in anyway 8 adults went and not a problem with anything definitely booking again
A lovely house in a great location. It is well equipped and was very cosy. The location is handy for the Lakes, the Dales, Morecambe Bay and lots of local attractions and walks. The garden is fenced. The busy pub next door is under the same ownership. We enjoyed an evening meal and a hearty breakfast on our checkout day. The pub is always busy so it is advisable to book for meals.
William
A wonderful stay at Crooklands, couldnt have asked for more in terms of the cleanliness, facilities and helpfulness of the owners! The hot tub and pool table absolutely made the stay and worth every penny, we booked as a group of friends and it was perfect, highly recommend, well be back!
Melanie
A beautiful property with plenty of space for a large family group. The views from the property where slightly disappointing, it is next door to a very busy pubhotel carpark. We had 3 cars to park and it wasn't always easy to find a space near to our holiday cottage.
We had a lovely stay at Crooklands would highly recommend. The games room was a complete hit for the teenagers and the rooms and spacious and very comfortable. There was everything you could need in the kitchen and all the required appliances for a long stay. We arrived to beautiful cakes left for us were were delicious. The hotel pub next door serves amazing food but prepare yourself if you have a small appetite because the portions are pretty big
Amazing property, had the best stay, would highly recommend.
Atiparsad
Very clean and extremely comfortable cottage! ! We had comfortable nights sleeps in super comfy beds. The property had car park, Jacuzzi, attached bathrooms. Excellent !! Highly recommended.
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