Ghyll Bank House, Staveley

The location is wonderful and views are breathtaking. We were an extended family celebrating a special birthday and included children, babies and a dog, so the inside space, rooms both downstairs and upstairs were ideal. However these are the things that we noted let the stay down: the beds are past serviceable in some rooms and only passable in others: 4 slot toaster only works on 2 slots: Grill on second oven does not work so batch grilling and keeping food warm for cooked breakfast is an art to be acquired! Correcting those would make this an absolutely desirable place to stay for any large gathering.

With a party of 16, it was difficult to find any places that would accommodate us all in one house. We certainly got lucky with Ghyll Bank House. It was perfect for us, from the stunning location, the size of the property offering large bedrooms for all to the facilities available to us. Mr & Mrs Beattie were lovely, calling to check all was OK with us during our stay (4 days). The cottage has a fabulous modern kitchen - well equipped, a very useful utility room, a spacious dining room with two large tables and plenty seating for all, a massive lounge area with views to die for and enough seating for all. Great bedrooms serviced by modern toilets and showers made this a superb holiday cottage. There are a few areas that looked a little tired against the newer modern areas but, as an old working farm house, it actually adds to the charm of this place. I can highly recommend Ghyll Bank House - For such a large party of people ranging from 86 yrs old to 16 yrs old, it proved to be the perfect stay for us.

Stayed for one weekend in October 2018. Great spacious venue with lovely owners. Plenty of room. Large spacious living room. Highly recommend

Spent a brilliant week at ghyll bank house with extended family easily accommodating 14 of us, bathrooms redone since we last visited in 2015 made it much more user friendly. You get a fantastic view of the house from Hughill fell, which is walkable straight from the doorstep.

Family friendly house with owners that take good care of their home and were very hospitable. Loads of space for everyone to not feel cramped. Acess perfect for visits to the Lakes and surrounding areas.

The sheets on the bed were not changed, there was hairs and crusty deposits, it was awful. The rest of the house was fine, parts have been updated(the kitchen and a bathroom are nice) but many of the bedrooms need attention.

A lovely big house suitable for a family get together with a friendly and helpful owner. In a beautiful area of the lakes.

What a great house for large parties. Lots of rooms and bathrooms and some with great views towards kentmere and morecombe bay. Surrounded by farmland and sheep and a healthy walk into stavely this was a great option for us. We prefer a bit of peace and quiet and you may not find it nearer the centre of the Lake District. Kitchen was large and well equipped though frying pans could be updated. I would definitely return to this part of the lakes and this house.

Ghyll Bank House is in a superb location with amazing views over the countryside. Amenities in the nearby village better than expected The lounge was large enough for everybody to sit comfortably, and the dining room had a table large enough for everybody to sit round. The kitchen was modern and well equipped.

Ghyll Bank House had lots of space with a very well equipped kitchen; the two dish washers were useful. The views from the house were spectacular and we could walk up the hills straight from the house.

The house accommodated a large varied group very well and the position is great.

"The lounge was excellent for a large family gathering, a good family place"

We were a large group and therefore the space in the house was brilliant. We loved the back lounge that opened onto the garden. The views were absolutely amazing!!! We sat out in the grounds quite a lot. We would definitely visit again.

Large homely farmhouse with lovely views. The main lounge was very spacious and the settees plenty and comfortable, the room had the benefit of big patio doors through which we could watch the sunsets each evening.

Lovely situation, the house is very spacious for our family gathering. Nice Lake District position and very cosy.

The house was perfect for a big group with lots of children. It was warm and comfortable in a great location. We had a great time.

The location was very good. The views from house fantastic. We had a very enjoyable family holiday, we would love to repeat.

The fact that it had an open fire and the logs to use it was fantastic, the size of the cottage was also good, and the price we paid for it was excellent.

Fabulous house, in fabulous surroundings .

Very spacious. Plenty of room for a large group. Well equipped. Amazing location with beautiful views. We would highly recommend. Very friendly and helpful owners.

A really useable, comfortable and lovely house. Cosy, despite its massive size!

Large property ideal for a large family & friends. We arrived a little early but the owners were very obliging. The property was lovely & warm. We had a great new year & the pub in the village catered for us on new years eve for a meal. Would book again.

A fabulous house for all the family to enjoy. Spacious, no queue for bathrooms! Children have freedom to run and enjoy outside grounds. Fabulous views. Easy access to all major attractions including boat and train rides. Suited the more energetic who actually climbed a mountain! Car a must, not an easy walk to village shops and eating facilities.

The house was a pure delight. For the large family that we are it was a perfect destination. The house was in a the perfect position with stunning views in all directions.

Location with extensive views. Lounge with 15 comfortable seats. Open log fire. Five different walks directly from the house. Parking for 4 cars.

There were 14 adults in Ghyll Bank House. The house was so roomy we never felt over crowded. There was plenty of everything eg hot water, crockery, cutlery, cooking pots and pans. The heating system was perfect and the views from the windows were spectacular. An excellent choice venue for a family celebration.

The cottage is in a stunning area of the Lake District with easy access to all other areas. Fabulous views from the cottage and plenty of garden area. Lots of things to keep the youngsters happy.

An ideal place for a large group to stay. Very comfortable, an enormous amount of room including two kitchens, warm and well equipped, the most amazing views, perfect for walking the fells; within walking distance of Stavely ( and Wilfs restaurant!), friendly owners. Might be a good idea to bring games to play for a family and children - the Lake District weather! You will need to be mobile/active to make the most of this place. Basic store in the village and good supermarket in Windermere (Booths).

This lovely property is in a superb location with absolutely stunning views across the countryside. Would definitely recommend it to anyone wishing for a large gathering of family or friends.

The views! The views make the property. To be able to all sit in the lovely large lounge with the large windows feels as if you are already outside in the Lake district. It is wonderful! The lounge is well furnished, great provision of wood for good fire, heating very efficient - and we needed it!

The situation of the property was brilliant and it was very spacious. Heating and hot water system were great. We all very much enjoyed the holiday there.

The property was very comfortable and warm which was very welcome given the time of year. We were able to relax and enjoy our time together as a family.

Large house with great views and close to Staveley

The central location of Ghyll Bank House was excellent for getting to Windemere, Kendal, and Ambleside, they were all only a short drive away. The house, in a beautiful secluded location, was perfect for the needs of our large group and the views were spectacular, even during bad weather! The local shops, pub and chippy in Staveley village were very welcoming, friendly, and were very accommodating for our group, as we had a dog. The food at the local pub and chippy were both excellent and great value for money. The house owners were very friendly and were very kind to come up and turn on the heating for us earlier than scheduled on our arrival day. The whole holiday was amazing and we would be happy to book our next cottage holiday with Sykes.

The cottage is set in a rural site with sheep in the field next door. It is safe for children as there is no traffic. There were lovely views from the house and we also enjoyed very sunny weather which added to our enjoyment.

Central location to lakes, good local shops and restaurants and a peaceful country setting. Good dog walking in the area.

Excellent location. Good garden, view and walks from front door. Large, clean, well equipped house, particularly the living room. Friendly and helpful owners. It was a fantastic place for us to stay and I would happily stay there again and recommend to others.

We loved the house, the atmosphere and the location of the house. We were very satisfied with all the space it offered.

Location, garden and the size of the house. I would book this property again.

We used this cottage for a big family holiday to celebrate 30th, 60th and 90th Birthdays. The setting of the cottage was beautiful with amazing views all round. The main living room and kitchen was huge and it was great to have all 15 of us be able to sit together in the evening. There was loads of space throughout the cottage which was perfect with so many people. The owners were very friendly and helpful and we had a fabulous time!

Loved the location, amazing views. Excellent for a big group as we didn't have to worry about disturbing anyone. Loved the property, although there was more than enough room for fifteen of us, it was still very cosy and warm especially with the log fire. Great having two kitchens with such a large group of people.

Had a lovely family weekend with plenty of space and room to spread out especially in light of the abundance of sofas and arm chairs. most amazing though were the views... kept the curtains open so that it was the first thing we saw!

A magical snowy Christmas, the house was beautifully warm and decorated for Christmas with a tree and lights. Grandchildren said it was the best Christmas ever!

We loved the location of the cottage and overall it was lovely. The views were amazing even though the weather was somewhat dismal! The cottage served its purpose beautifully and accommodated our large group very easily never feeling too crowded but instead beautifully spacious.

This is the second time we have been to Ghyll Bank. The property is quite simply magnificent because it is large and extremely warm and comfortable but not too renovated or modern. As a consequence we could relax with children in the property which makes for an incredibly relaxing experience.

The house was fantastic for a large group and the lounge had a comfortable chair for everyone. The views were beautiful and the location excellent. The house is only a few miles from Windermere but you feel like you are really in the hills in the middle of nowhere. It has that perfect "getting away from it all" feeling. The only negative comment I can make is that some of the beds are not very comfortable. The couple who own it are very friendly and welcoming.

Great house on very nice location with great views. We had a great time there.

Beautiful panoramic views from property. Plenty of hot water for baths etc. Sitting room provided plenty of seating for our large party to relax.

Ideal holiday home for our large family group. Friendly folk at the Church in Staveley.

Magnificent views from the house over the landscape. House was so much better then expected. We also liked the beds and the very roomy sitting room in this very big and comfortable house. Our group will certainly recommend this property to anyone we know.

Beautiful views, lovely big comfortable sitting room with real fire, BBQ, the peacefulness and the garden.

The stunning views from the lounge and 1st floor bedrooms. Did not appreciate from info given just how quiet the position of the property was. Loved being up the hill away from civilisation.

Lovely place, photo in brochure doesn't do it justice. Remote and beautiful. A real taste of paradise!

Ghill Bank House was exellent for our large family group . We enjoyed walks from the house,local attractions and cultural visits. The gardens were a safe place for young children to play. The owners were very friendly and helpful

This property was excellent for our large family group. The owners were friendly and helpful. The children enjoyed the freedom of the secure and extensive garden. The panoramic views are spectacular.

Excellent house in fabulous location. Huge lounge meant the whole party could comfortably sit together. Three families shared a great walking holiday. We loved the lambs on the front lawn!

Location was superb. House was perfect. Owners were very helpful.

Stunning views.

The views were wonderful and plenty of space in the house.

The location and views from every room of the property were outstanding, the description and photographs of the property in the web listing do not do this justice.

The location of the property was perfect in it's proximity to local villages and towns, yet so quiet in it's isolation - you could just spend a whole week gazing at the view. So much room for even a large party.

Location excellent, views outstanding. Most facilities where good. Huge living room and dining room which was great as there were 15 in our party.

The two sitting rooms meant that it accommodated all ages. The division of bedrooms was ideal for our party too. Scenery and location was superb, especially with all the lambs around.

Everyone agreed that the house was perfect, and we were very comfortable and beautifully warm. An excellent holiday in a wonderful place.

The views from the property were absolutely beautiful. I have never seen such breathtaking scenery. In terms of size the house was super, and the property was nice and clean.

I liked the privacy of the property and the size of the property/living rooms. We were still able to drive to Ambleside and Windemere easily. The log fire was especially lovely.

The house is lovely. Children loved it as did adults, we had a great time. Would go to Ghyll Bank again.

The outlook from Ghyll Bank was absolutely delightful. It was the first thing that members of the group remarked on when entering the lounge.

The views were spectacular and the space in the house was superb. The local village was good for something to eat and is situated that you are within easy access to what the Lake District has to offer.

Good views, nice for walking. Close access to Windermere for sailing. Plenty of space within the property.