William Court Cottage, Irton Hall, Irton, Eskdale, Cumbria, CA19 1TA

Shower does not work and is leaking and pushes out a warm trickle at best. Contacted the owner who didn?t bother to reply. Plumbing all round in poor state. Dark and dingy in kitchen and could not prepare a meal after the sun has gone down. Embarrassingly neglected and in need of care.

Near Gosforth, Wastwater district of the lakes.

the weather was very mixed when we arrived but the cottage itself was inviting and comfortable. Many gadgets available in kitchen, I found it home from home.

great to have a dishwasher and washing machine which we used a lot.

Used the woodburning stove in the evenings when it was a bit chilly and the downstairs area warmed up a treat. Bathroom lovely but the taps on the bath were a bit dangerous, they were loose and the hot water meant it was very difficult to turn tap on or off without burning hands, I used a towel to do this.

THE COTTAGE

The cottage was reasonably clean and attractively furnished and equipped.

We did have the turn the mattress, as it was sunken at one end. The kitchen would benefit from improved lighting. A plumber needs to provide attention to the bathroom where taps would rotate on the units.

Although a washing machine was provided there was no means of hanging clothes to dry, which is an oversight.

LOCATION

This was not what we expected. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxing Lake District location then we would not recommend it. The cottage is o

Having stayed away from the Lakes because we felt that the area was going to be crowded out with visitors we were delighted to find that the Western side is a far and fairly secluded place. Irton Is a great base and the accommodation is fine (but for goodness sake sort out the taps - kitchen, bathroom and sink). The wood pellet boiler heats the house really well and the kitchen is well equipped.

Irton Hall is a bit whacky (William Court is privately owned) - the bar/restaurant; part of the hotel, is populated by business people but the food is OK. Might be

Irton Hall is in a quiet relaxing location with a good on site bar and restaurant. Lovely cottage with well equipped kitchen and bathroom but perhaps in need of a repaint in some areas and a check of the taps especially in the kitchen. There is no private garden area but plenty of space to walk your dog within the grounds.