Guests say
Valley View is a spacious property with a newly installed kitchen, ideal for large gatherings and family celebrations. Guests have enjoyed the ample communal areas, games room, and hot tub. The property's large gardens and proximity to local amenities add to its appeal. While some guests have encountered maintenance issues, the property has also received praise for its cleanliness and the helpfulness of the property manager and staff.
Most guests found the property to be clean, with some noting it was immaculate and very clean. However, there were a few mentions of specific areas needing attention, such as garden furniture and a smelly hot tub, which suggests room for improvement.
The location is generally well-received, with guests appreciating the proximity to local amenities, pubs, and the Cumbrian coast. The property's setting in Dalton-in-Furness is convenient for exploring the Lake District, contributing to a positive experience.
Guests have praised the property for its spaciousness and comfortable communal areas. The beds and bedding are described as comfortable, although there are some comments about a lack of ventilation in rooms and some uncomfortable beds, indicating some inconsistency.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a games room and hot tub, which have been highlights for many guests. However, there have been several reports of maintenance issues such as non-working showers, heating problems, and leaks, which have impacted the overall experience.
There is insufficient information to assess thoughtfulness as it relates to gifts or special touches provided by the hosts. No reviews mention gifts, so it cannot be confirmed whether such gestures are a consistent part of the experience.
About this property
Nestled in the charming town of Dalton-in-Furness, Cumbria, is this superbly appointed detached Victorian treasure of a dwelling, Valley View House. This property has been thoughtfully converted into a large holiday home for all types of guests wishing to explore all the delights of the Cumbrian countryside. The property benefits from a range of sitting rooms to unwind in after a long day of sightseeing, one which features a log fire, where you can unwind on the plush sofas with a cup of tea in hand, as your favourite show plays out on the TV. Continue through to the spacious kitchen, which has everything you could need to create your families’ favourite dishes, ready to enjoy in the large dining room. On warmer evenings, why not enjoy your meals in the expansive grounds, followed by a dip in the bubbling hot tub? After dinner, if you’re looking for a quiet space with a view, head through to the conservatory, escape to the living room with open fire, snug or take some time out I the games room, where you can challenge your loved ones to a game of table tennis, pool or a good selection of board games. The ground floor is also home to a beautiful bathroom with walk in shower, along with four bedrooms, two super-king, one double and a twin. Follow the stairs up to the first floor, where you’ll find seven further beautifully decorated bedrooms, an emporer size French-style bed with en-suite bathroom, one super-king-size with zip/link, three doubles, a family room with double and two singles, and one twin room - all of which have access to their own en-suite bathroom where you can freshen up in style! Three of the en-suites host a bath so you can have a long and relaxing soak to rejuvenate for the days ahead. While you're in the area, take advantage of your town centre location and visit Dalton-in-Furness’ selection of pubs, restaurants, and cafés for those evenings you don't fancy cooking. If you're an animal lover, you'll delight in visiting the South Lakes Safari Zoo which spans across 51-acres and is perfect for you and your little ones to enjoy a day trip to. You can explore this town's rich history at Dalton Castle, or venture further afield towards the medieval ruins of Furness Abbey. Dalton also has its own train station which can take you closer to the Lake District National Park and all its magnificent attractions. Make sure you travel towards Lake Windermere, popular for its vast amount of water sporting opportunities including sailing, fishing, and kayaking. If you're looking for more outdoor activities, Helvellyn and Scafell Pike are ideal for keen hikers, or enjoy some walks alongside any of its picturesque lakes. Literary lovers will delight in visiting Dove Cottage and The Wordsworth Museum, where the famous poet William Wordsworth once lived with his family and sister Dorothy and wrote many of his well-known poems. Valley View House is an excellent choice for a countryside retreat for a large group. The coast is also within reach, on sunny days head to Roanhead Beach to roam its golden shores with your dog while admiring spectacular views over the Irish Sea; the beach lies in the Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve with a plethora of walks and information about local wildlife woven throughout.
Dalton-in-Furness, an old town, can be found in a valley on the section of the Furness Peninsula that juts out into Morecambe Bay. Dalton, the former county seat of Furness, now boasts a wide variety of excellent dining and drinking establishments. A Victorian drinking fountain, the market cross, and stone slabs used to cure fish in the 19th century are just a few of the noteworthy buildings that surround the town's central square. Dalton Castle, a pele tower built some time in the 14th century, was once a haven of refuge for the monks of adjacent Furness Abbey, a remarkable sandstone ruin set in a calm forested valley. South Lakes Wild Animal Park, the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world (near Ulverston), and the Haventhwaite Steam Railway (which travels to Lakeside, where you can catch a steam train to Bowness or Ambleside) are all within easy driving distance of the town. The beautiful Cartmel, Holker Hall, and Grizedale Forest are just a short drive to the north of Dalton-in-Furness, in the Duddon Valley. Located at the border of Lake District National Park, this area is perfect for hikers, bicyclists, and beachgoers.
Accommodation
This property can accommodate 24 guests in 11 bedrooms.
Eleven bedrooms: Ground floor; 2 x standard super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x shower room with WC and 1 extra WC.
First floor 1 x emperor-size French-style bed with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x super-king-size (zip/link) with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x family room with 1 double and 2 singles with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC , 1 x twin with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen and wash-up room.
Utility.
Dining room/ Orangery with one set of double doors leading to terrace.
Sitting room.
Additional sitting room with open fire.
Snug.
Games room with table tennis and pool table and TV.
Sitting room with open fire.
Turquoise sitting room / conservatory with TV.
Fireplace lounge.
Lounge with grey sofas next to the dining room with open fire .
Snug area with rattan table and chairs.
Lounge area next to the breakfast bar in the kitchen
Gas central heating.
Oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumbler dryer.
TVs and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
2 x travel cots and 2 x highchairs available.
On-site car park for 8 - 10 cars..
Ample grounds; garden with furniture and hot tub.
We welcome up to two dogs at no additional charge; a supplementary fee of £50 per dog applies for up to two additional dogs.
Sorry, no smoking/ vaping.
Shop 0.2 miles and 3 pubs 0.1 miles.
Note: Please take care bringing your dogs in after muddy walks, as there are no dog-washing areas downstairs.
Note: The 2 x ground floor super-king-size rooms do not have windows.
Note: the upstairs bedrooms are accessed via a few steps .
Note: No stag, hen, or similar parties.
Note: The property features an original staircase with wrought iron bannisters; supervision is required if young children in the party.
Please note : All outside noise is to stop at 10pm out of respect for our neighbours.
Therefore, the hot tub is not to be used after 10pm.Thank you for respecting our neighbours and their families.
Please note this property lies next to another but offers completely separate and private outdoor areas.
Reviews (20)
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Karen
We have just had an amazing weekend at Valley View for my husbands 60th birthday Early check in and later checkout a bonus Met by Leanne and Phil who took us around explaining everything We have stayed before a few years ago It has been renovated to a high standard and extra bedrooms added All are clean and modern The new kitchen was the centre point Two of every appliance Three ovens which are ideal for large groups We hired a chef so definitely a bonus for that The space is extensive So many downstairs rooms where you could sneak off and chill reading or putting your feet up Grandkids and adults spent fun time in the hot tub which was undercover so despite being windy and cold was accessible Elderly parents had downstairs bedroom with bathroom and this was ideal due to mobility issues We spent time in the beautiful games room and had a ball playing ping pong and pool We made use of the logs left and made an open fire in the living room My only ask would maybe be some throws for the colder days to snuggle into Locality spot on short walk of 6 minutes to village with shops and pubs Cant beat this house I would highly recommend it to any large group of people of any age It has something for everyone
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Graham
Plenty of space for everybody, in fact we didn't even use the conservatory lounge area. A big coat rack in the entrance, would have been useful instead of us piling all our coats on a couple of chairs. We had 7 other houses around the country were considering, we did ask if we could come & look around. When you are spending almost £10,000, we didn't think that was unreasonable. But we were told no for security reasons?? . We have relatives in Liverpool, so we decided we would stay with them for a few days & visit the house. as we had done to other properties on our search. When we arrived the doors & windows were open, as the painters were working. Jordan asked if he could help, & we told him we wanted a look at the house. He was brilliant, showed us around told us you would have 2 christmas trees, the fire place with open fire. Where to eat down town & the shops. He sold it to us straight away. Our only worry was only one fridge, & when we turned up you had a second one , perfect. Thank you again
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Barbara
We had a great weekend celebrating my 70th with all my family a lovely property to stay in plenty of room for all of us The games room was great too