Groffa Crag Farmhouse, Ulverston

Well maintained property on a great location. Really enjoyed our trip while staying there. The only reason why I give 4 stars is because of the water issue. The top floor toilet and couple of middle floor toilets were out of hot water for most of our stay and have to reply on the common bathroom where hot water was available. Also hot water pressure was very low as well and find difficulty to take shower. The 6th room is actually not a proper room. Its sort of common area where bedroom is placed just next to the stairs on 1st floor but manageable.

I am extremely happy with our stay here. . Very large, roomy accommodation. Accurate description. There were 5 adults and 4 children, and 4 dogs. Not once were we overwhelmed by the sound of the children playing hide and seek yes, this house lends itself perfectly to this name! Stunning views, well equipped. We are all in agreement that we'd definitely return. Highly recommend

When we arrived at the house, all seemed good, but it was as we went further into the house that we were hit in the face with some funky smells, these were only in the left side of the house where the main kitchen is. That seemed to be all that was wrong until we went to bed, this is because the beds were rock solid, it was like sleeping on a concrete slab. When we got up and we were cooking breakfast, to our surprise we found that all the cups and most of the platesbowls were dirty. So instead of enjoying our breakfast we had to clean all the pots before we even started, whilst were on the topic of pots, there are way too many and so many that I looked at and didnt know what it could possibly be used for. There were that many pots that there was no where in the kitchen to put our food! Out of the hundreds of dishes there was not 1 single plastic cup for kids, there was also only about 3 tea spoons! After we had managed to eat out breakfast we loaded the dishwasher and followed all the instructions in the book provided and to our surprise when we went to get the clean dishes out of the dishwasher, they were all still dirty!! We raised this and they sent a maintenance man out twice to fix it, but it never worked for the 2 weeks we were there! We were stuck with a slimline dishwasher for 7 people. Moving on, we quickly found out that there are no where near enough bins in the property. I think I counted a total of 5 and 4 of those are tiny bins that do not hold a lot. We also got quite annoyed with the dining table as it is an extendable one but all the clips to hold it together are broken so it kept coming apart. The placemats were also an issue for us as there wasnt once complete set and the majority of them looked as though they had been eaten at the corner. There were multiple light bulbs throughout the property that were not working. When it came to wash our clothes we struggled to get them dry as the only radiators that worked were in the boot room and bedroom above the boot room. One of the beds in the small twin room has clearly been broken in the past and had a bodge job to fix it as there were L brackets holding up the head board, but they werent doing a good job and the headboard was moving a lot just sitting on the bed. When using the showers we found that we couldnt rinse the shower down afterwards as the shower heads didnt come off the wall. This made the showers very dirty very quickly. One morning we woke up and found a puddle on the main kitchen floor, we looked up and found a rather large wet patch on the ceiling and it turned out one of the skylights is leaking. The door on the master bedroom would not shut as the hinge was hanging off the doorframe, several screws had come out. We also found that there was no where near enough wardrobe space for 2 people in the master bedroom, we ended up living out of suitcases for the 2 weeks. And finally the WiFi is really bad.

Absolutely loved this property. We had such a good time. The views are mind blowing. Never seen anything like it. Only little point I think some of the bedding needs renewed We will definitely be back. Can't wait !

Beautiful house, stunning views. We chose a great weekend for the weather too, which helps. Perfect for our 9 adults, 3 child, 3 dog family. Enough space for everyone to eat, play and rest. There aren't any easily accessible dog walks nearby but we drove into other areas for this. Our 3 year olds loved walking up to see the miniature ponies about 5 minutes away. Highly recommend!

This was our second family holiday at Groffa Craig Farmhouse and we would certainly consider going back to this property in the future.

Second visit to Groffa Crag Farmhouse, so that probably tells a story. Brilliant property for our family clan gathering, including the dogs. Plenty of space for quiet time and noisygamesmusic time, and ability to choose a room which didn't disturb the young one sleeping upstairs. Good garden space for a youngster and wellcontrolled dogs to run around, plus access to the hill rising behind. Ulverston a nice place and only just down the road, and Lakes attractions not too far away either. Only negatives, which are barely worth the mention considering how we used the house, is that the dining room tv and the one in the end snug didn't work, and there was eventually an issue with the wc in the main bathroom...none of these really affected our stay, though. Overall, Groffa Crag played its part in making our gathering fun, again!

Great location. 3 families staying together 6 adults and 6 kids and felt like there was ample room for everyone without being on top of each other. Beautiful location. Highly recommend.

Nice place, plenty of room, great views.

Brilliant spacious yet homely holiday home. Lots of room for large family to stay yet still find your own personal space. The most amazing views of the Lake District from the enormous kitchen windows with its changing views from dark and dramatic to beautiful sunshine and clear views of multiple mountain ranges. The best place I have ever stayed with a view!!! Really warm home loads of cooking utensils and crockery just bring large roasting dish oven dishes if youre planning cooking for a large number in the oven. I would definitely return again if the occasion arose that we needed such a large house to stay. Excellent.

Mouse still present May 2023

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and found the bedding, towels, fridge and dishwasher were very clean also the bathrooms. There was certainly ample crockery, cutlery and glasses. Plenty of room for the 11 of us also the dog and the boot room was an excellent idea.The only downfall was the standard cleanliness in the rest of the accommodation, it being very dusty and some of the cupboards and drawers left a lot to be desired. We also had a visit from a couple of mice who chewed through some of the packaging on the food. The view made up for this as it was absolutely stunning. All this feedback has been written by my wife whose standards are generally very high

There was a Dyson in the property but it doesnt work so we couldnt really vacuum when we left There is nowhere clear for recycling to go I took ours home! ! We searched for the tumble dryer that was listed in the facilities but couldnt find it. The bathrooms were fine and beds clean, but the carpet wasn't particularly clean. Perhaps the broken Dyson is to blame!!

This is an exceptional house given its size and location and I will be recommending it to people. The views are amongst the best of anywhere I've stayed. Very quiet, and noise doesn't travel through the property either. Our group of 12 was comfortably accommodated and more can sleep on capacious floor space if people wanted to increase their group sizes though seated eating would have to be in sittings if more than 12. I loved the antique style dark furniture and classic patterned bedrooms. 3 lounges! Easy drive to the Lakes we did 2 big day walks. Ulverston is a pleasant town and we had a lovely Sunday roast lunch there at the Rose & Crown. Only reasons for less than full marks for facilities was that could do with more toilet paper for larger groups and there was minimal washing up liquid on arrival too. Minor things but important for more remote properties where you have to drive to shops.

We all had a very enjoyable stay. Plenty of space and beautiful views. The only negatives were that 2 of the cookers and ovens failed, so we couldnt use the raeburn and the electric oven in the main kitchen failed and was replaced the following day.

Very spacious, clean and tidy. Good location. Beautiful views from the cottage. We went as a group and we all liked our stay and had a wonderful time in the cottage.

Groffa Crag is a fabulous stay! So much space, great views, and everything you could need! Loved it

Our three families thoughly enjoyed our Christmas stay in this massive house! ! Beautifully decorated for Christmas although no tree but we took a collapsible one which did the job.The house was very well equiped,but maybe bins in the bedrooms would be good, also some occassional tables in the smaller lounge,maybe a note in the information book as to the location of the main bin outside.No oroblem with anything major,fabulous views,well worth a visit !!

We had an amazing stay here. Large rooms, great sized kitchen which was well equipped. Lots of dining & living room space, as well as large bedrooms. Absolutely stunning views of the lakes which were easy to get to by car. Lovely local walks too. We would highly recommend and will come again.

We had an amazing family get together of 9 adults, 3 children and a dog. views are incredible and property completely private. house was rambling and was far more spacious than the photos show. places for all to be together or get away. kitchen well stocked and games room in cellar an added bonus. would definitely recommend and return.

The farmhouse is perfect for a large group with ample space for everyone and the views are stunning. We were lucky to have hot and sunny weather and enjoyed being able to eat outside on the terrace. The swimming in nearby Coniston Water was an added bonus.

The house and surroundings were fantastic. The views were amazing with Coniston to the East and Morecombe bay to the West. The dogs absolutely loved the large enclosed garden. The only fly in the ointment was the lack of recycling facilities or information. We would love to stay here again.

Had an amazing stay here and the views are breathtaking! So much space in the property and so comfortable. We had a totally chilled weekend and would love to return again in the future

We had a lovely stay at the property The location was great with beautiful views The property was very well maintained and clean We all had a great time and would definetly stay again and recommend to friends.

Had a fantastic two night stay at groffa cragg farmhouse. Instructions on finding the house were great. The views from the kitchen were amazing. The house was perfect. Great communication with the owner, he was very helpful and accomodating. My only tiny problem was the shower on the top floor. It seemed the hot water couldn't quite make it that far. Everything else was great. Would absolutely stay here again.

The farmhouse is lovely, stunning views, lots of room for everybody.

Our family of 10 were celebrating a Golden Wedding , and 2 birthdays. This was an idyllic place to be for a wonderful family gathering.The cottage was so well planned and so spacious. Views from the kitchen ,spanned the Lakes to Coniston and panoramic to Morecambe Bay. Amazing vista. We were so surprised too to note our skills at table tennis. This was great for all. We all used the kitchen to its utmost, with family takingturns to produce fabulous menus. Definitely one of the tops holidays. Thank you to the owners

We had organised a surprise birthday celebration away with family for my 90 year old mum she had no idea but when we drew up at the house she was delighted! ! The tour of the house itself brought wows from all of us !! It is just lovely with ample room for everyone to spread out, have their own space and yet still be able to gather together beside a cosy fire !! Our ages ranged from 11 weeks old to 90 and yet it suited all our needs. Just stunning views in all directions sea behind and mountains in front! Later in the week we visited Ulverston which was minutes away a lovely little town! We had never been to that part of the Lakes but would definitely recommend it very close to the motorway so easily accessible !! Think the photo doesnt do it justice ample parking and beautiful home!! We cannot thank you enough for making our family time away making memories, so special !!

Recently returned home after a stay at the farmhouse for a surprise 60th. Such a beautiful property, great location and facilities everyone commented about how much space we had. The views from the property was lovely. The only thing that I would say is that due to covid and the extra cleaning that is required that the check in time of 6pm means you are mostly travelling in the dark. With that being said I feel that maybe some extra sign posting would make it easier to find the property. Had a brilliant time and would definitely recommend return.

We have just returned from a fantastic weekend stay at Groffa Crag Farmhouse. A family get together for my mothers 80th where 11 of us stayed in wonderful comfort. The house is huge with various living rooms and bedrooms spread over three floors and table tennis in the basement. Perfectly clean and extremely wellappointed with a huge dining room where we enjoyed family meals. Setting is aweinspiring with views for miles towards Coniston in one direction and Morecambe Bay in the other. Groffa Crag is warm, secure and welcoming with Ulverston market town a ten minute drive away. The current owner is extremely helpful and the management company also went out their way to ensure a troublefree stay. We noticed a poor review posted previously. I would encourage anyone reading this to disregard that review. It was absolutely not our experience.

The property is clearly tired. I see it has been sold now which would indicate why its so run down. The sofas in the main living area smell and had crumbs and food from previous people under the cushions, taps broken, extractor fans in bathrooms not working properly. Cleaners were late finishing before we checked in. A door was being repaired. The list goes on. We had a good holiday but we all felt the property was a bit of a let down especially for the money we paid. Luckily the amazing views counteracted these issues enough but Sykes cottages need to be aware for any future bookings!

Brilliant views as advertised. The space is great to celebrate family birthdays and the location is perfect for activities and trips in the South Lakes.

Lovely stay at Groffa Farm House. It had everything we needed. Kitchen was fully equipped. Beautiful scenery it was nice and peaceful to sit out on the patio for breakfast.

Accommodation was beautifully presented, wellequipped, and perfectly situated. Our best accolade for the accommodation is our determination to stay there again!

The farmhouse was really lovely and the views are amazing! It was very comfortable and my hubby and I enjoyed star gazing outside and while laying in bed at night! It was wonderful being able to have most of our family together and the children loved playing hide and seek! Our only negative was that quite a lot of the light bulbs didnt work and we couldnt find any replacements! We Would highly recommend staying at the farmhouse!

Lovely, large house that easily absorbed 12 people ready close to Coniston water area.

We absolutely loved groffa crag farm house. there was so much space to be together or have privacy. was a great location with stunning views. nobody wanted to go home

Absolutely fabulous location. We were there with a family of 11 and 3 dogs and there was more than enough space for everyone. The outside garden is massive to enjoy bbqs etc and a seperate bbq area with fantastic views over conniston etc. We will definitely be going back there in the near future. Also the red lion pub which is only 3 miles away were very accommodating with excellent food and drink with 50 off at the minute. Overall definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic house, plenty of space and incredible views fuschia will need trimming soon as restricting kitchen view in one direction! . Kitchen well stocked although some bigger mugs would be very appreciated. Aga seemed to only do roast or off, but was lovely to roast with! Plenty of fridge and freezer space. Beds on the top floor are very much on the firm side and the doubles on the first floor are soft so choose your bedroom accordingly!! Bathrooms are lovely, clean and with decent showers. Sky sports was a bonus! Looking forward to a return visit with the extended family who had to miss this trip due to lockdown.