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Towards the property with the lovely garden to explore
The courtyard with feature fountain
Open-plan lounge/dining area
Lounge with pretty feature wall
Cosy dining area
Kitchen
Double bedroom
Shower room
Pretty twin bedroom
Perfect spot for your morning coffee
On arrival, greet the ducks at the pond
A shared enclosed courtyard to relax in
Nearby Cartmel Priory
Hampsfell summit
Lovely garden to explore
1 / 15  Towards the property with the lovely garden to explore
2 / 15  The courtyard with feature fountain
3 / 15  Open-plan lounge/dining area
4 / 15  Lounge with pretty feature wall
5 / 15  Cosy dining area
6 / 15  Kitchen
7 / 15  Double bedroom
8 / 15  Shower room
9 / 15  Pretty twin bedroom
10 / 15  Perfect spot for your morning coffee
11 / 15  On arrival, greet the ducks at the pond
12 / 15  A shared enclosed courtyard to relax in
13 / 15  Nearby Cartmel Priory
14 / 15  Hampsfell summit
15 / 15  Lovely garden to explore

Ducks Haven

Cartmel, Lake District
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Apartment
Towels included
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Overview
Property code: LCC15

This delightful ground-floor apartment is part of a small and friendly complex of properties situated around a bright and relaxing shared courtyard with a feature fountain at its centre. Part of an imaginatively converted old mill, the apartment makes a lovely retreat for a couple or a small family looking for a charming getaway just outside the picturesque and bustling village of Cartmel. Providing ample comfortable accommodation for four guests, this cosy apartment is perfect for exploring the southern parts of the Lake District.

Accessed via a shared hall, the apartment features a light and cosy open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner which makes an ideal living area. The bright and inviting lounge is a perfect space for relaxation, and you can prepare your favourite meals in the attractive kitchen. The dining area is perfect for a quiet family meal. The property also features two light and refreshing bedrooms: a double and a twin, as well as a shower room. The shared garden and courtyard provide plenty of space to sit back with a glass of wine or a BBQ and watch the comings and goings of the local wildlife at the nearby duck pond.

The property is part of the Aynsome Manor Park complex a mile to the north of Cartmel. One of Cumbria’s loveliest villages, Cartmel has several friendly pubs, welcoming restaurants and independent shops selling antiques, second-hand books, gourmet cheeses and the village’s own sticky toffee pudding. Cartmel is home to a medieval priory and a National Hunt racecourse. Attractions include Holker Hall and Gardens (3 miles), Sizergh Castle (10.5 miles) and Eggerslack Wood (4 miles). To the north are some of the area’s magnificent lakes: Windermere (6 miles), Coniston Water (15 miles) and Esthwaite Water (11.5 miles), alongside the beautiful woodlands of Fell Foot (6 miles) and Grizedale (15.5 miles).

  • Part of a complex of properties
  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • TV, CD, DVD and iPhone dock
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Garden with furniture
  • Bed linen, towels, electric and heating included
  • Private parking for 1 car near to the property
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Underfloor heating & night storage heaters
  • Pub within walking distance
  • Please note the pond to the rear of the property is public and not fenced
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00 unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • Please note there is a refundable £100 security deposit for this property payable closer to the start of your holiday

Annie Harrison

This property is personally managed by Annie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Lisa 18th April 2022

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Lovely cottage in great location. Would have been nice to be able to sit out in garden with the dog but its all shared and open. Cartmel village was great on a sunny evening. Would strongly recommend booking ahead for meals as most places stopped serving early or were closed some days and the pig & whistle dont serve food on certain days. There wasRead moreno availability on the day. Fell foot was a lovely day out Hide

Reviewed by Lynn 1st January 2022

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Lovely little place to stay for a few days. Living area is spacious and well furnished, very comfortable.

Reviewed by Claire 11th October 2021

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Reviewed by Amanda 8th October 2021

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Our stay was very enjoyable, Lovely location and walks Cartmel is a great village with so many amazing eateries and independent shops.

Reviewed by Peter 1st October 2021

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Ducks Haven is a lovely, comfy, place to stay in a great location for Lakes, Grizedale and Bowland. Tammie, our elderly dog, loved the underfloor heating. Despite being in a block of apartments and on a holiday estate, the location was really quiet and relaxing. Cartmel is a lovely village, full of interesting places to shop and eat. Heartily recomRead moremend the Pig & Whistle for excellent food, atmosphere and staff, and the Food Shed - great value. Grange well worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Edwina 24th September 2021

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A truly delightful cottage with incredible views of the garden and surrounding areas. It was just stunning and we will return. A short walk to Cartmel was wonderful and it has been a really lovely holiday, so thank you. Edwina & Ken Stanley

Reviewed by Lila 20th September 2021

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Excellent location, well equipped cottage however some aged appliances need repair and the bedrooms need some heating.

Reviewed by Keeley 10th September 2021

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Really homely property. Well equipped. Lovely quiet location.

Reviewed by Maria 3rd September 2021

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This is a special place - Id love to live there! Gorgeous, peaceful location - literally, almost beside the large duck pond! Felt so private and safe and secluded and has a caretaker on site. Friendly neighbours. Quiet walk to orchard Immaculately maintained and the cottage was roomy and we felt at home straight away. Our little terrier liked his oRead morewn sunbathing spot outside the French doors. Full oven & kitchen etc & great to have a washer dryer. Wd love to stay again - ThankS! Hide

Reviewed by Emma 30th August 2021

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Ducks Haven is a lovely cottage, perfect for walking to Cartmel. Very well equipped. Ideal base for exploring the south lakes.

Reviewed by Caroline 20th August 2021

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We really enjoyed our stay at this very comfortable apartment in a good location near the pretty village of Cartmel. We would recommend it as a good base for exploring the lakes.

Reviewed by Stephanie 30th July 2021

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Reviewed by Amanda 9th July 2021

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A lovely cottage set in beautiful grounds which were peaceful and quiet, only heard the birds and the occasional bleating of a sheep! Tastefully furnished and very comfortable. We loved our stay there and found it a good base to travel to see the lakes and mountains. We loved to walk across the fields to Cartmel and where there are places to eat anRead mored drink and pick up some of the famous sticky toffee pudding! We would thoroughly recommend staying here. Hide

Reviewed by Robin 2nd July 2021

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We enjoyed a lovely stay in Duck Haven. The apartment is well located for access to Cartmell and we had a great time getting to know more of the Southern Lakes. We would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by Susan 25th June 2021

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Reviewed by Indira 11th June 2021

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A fantastic cosy cottage. Situated in a tranquil and sere part of South Lakes. I would be visiting this place again. Cartmel and its Priory is very beautiful. If you need peace and quiet this is the place to visit..!! Indira Nagapu

Reviewed by Paula 21st May 2021

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Reviewed by Tina 7th May 2021

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Lovely romantic stay away, don't hesitate and book now. We would love to return.

Reviewed by Caroline 12th April 2021

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We had a lovely stay at the apartment Very comfy large setees and chair. Modern and comfortable excellent facilities. Underfloor heating inlounge and kitchen was good. Would prefer to control my own heating ( controlled by owners app.) A lovely week good weather and good position.

Reviewed by Sarah 9th October 2020

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We had a lovely stay at Ducks Haven this weekend. The location is beautiful with some lovely walks from the doorstep and the cottage is self is comfortable and nicely presented, wouldnt hesitate to stay again. Our dogs loved it too!

Reviewed by Ben 18th September 2020

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Really good location for the southern lakes. Apartment is one of many and is situated on a lodge/static caravan park with a mixture of residents and holiday goers. All outside space is shared and dogs must be on lead, so not super dog friendly but not the end of the world.

Reviewed by Stuart 7th September 2020

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Reviewed by Guy 17th July 2020

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Photos
Towards the property with the lovely garden to explore
The courtyard with feature fountain
Open-plan lounge/dining area
Lounge with pretty feature wall
Cosy dining area
Kitchen
Double bedroom
Shower room
Pretty twin bedroom
Perfect spot for your morning coffee
On arrival, greet the ducks at the pond
Show 3 moreA shared enclosed courtyard to relax in

Location

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Adventure, memories and awe-inspiring natural beauty await you in the rugged, wild and unique Cumbrian Lake District where beautiful expanses of water merge with magical forests against a backdrop of dramatic mountains and fells.

This ancient land has been sculpted by time and nature and is the newest UNESCO World Heritage Site and the first UK National Park to be awarded this outstanding accolade. Poets, writers and artists throughout the ages have been instinctively drawn here; William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter and John Ruskin, to name a few. The attractions and the diverse landscape will not fail to charm the young and the young at heart, whether that be thrill-seeking activities you seek, pure and cathartic inspiration or simply just some relaxation, you will find it here.

Cycling, walking, canoeing, white-water rafting, flying, parachuting and ballooning are just some of the offerings for any level of adrenalin junky. Experience the glory of nature in the wild or in a setting such as the Predator Experience where you can walk with wolves and learn about the importance of conservation. For a complete day of family, enjoy treetop capers at Go-Ape in the Grizedale Forest.

Vibrant towns and villages are there to be discovered, be it by land or water. You can step back in time and enjoy a steamboat cruise on a lake or leisurely unearth the dynamic scene of contemporary art, culture and some of the best dining in the UK by foot, bus or car.

The National Park is an area of breath-taking beauty that will leave you spoilt for choice, refuelled and inspired. So much so that you’ll want to come back time and time again.

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