Leavens Farmstead a Rural Lake District Retreat with Hot Tub - Ridgestone

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  Steve

  GB · extended_group · Apr 2026

  3/10

  If you narrow down a few properties in this area for your stay…do not choose this one. ALL the others will be better.

  Location is central

  We recently stayed at this property as a group of six for what was meant to be a relaxing reunion. While the house itself has clear potential—the setting is lovely, with a pleasant garden and outlook that would be ideal on a summer’s day—our overall experience was disappointing. The main issue was the standard of cleanliness and general upkeep, which fell well below what we would expect from a property advertised as “luxury” and suitable for families and pets. On arrival, we felt compelled to spend around an hour cleaning the kitchen before we could comfortably use it. Many surfaces were sticky or stained, cookware and utensils were greasy, and there were visible food splashes that had not been properly cleaned. Beyond this, several maintenance issues gave the impression of neglect. These included a loose oven seal, a broken dishwasher shelf, a smashed freezer drawer, and flickering or non-functioning kitchen lights. In the bathrooms, there was a loose tile and a broken toilet seat. The front door handle was also difficult to operate. The exterior areas were particularly disappointing. The outdoor bin appeared not to have been emptied for a long time, with rubbish scattered nearby. The BBQ was dirty and left uncovered, and the outdoor cushions were mouldy and unusable until we requested replacements. The garden itself needed attention, including weeding, and there was a partially finished building area with materials left out, which did not feel safe—especially for children. In addition, the house was not adequately equipped for the number of guests it accommodates. With only minimal and mismatched cutlery, limited glassware (including just one pint glass), and insufficient kitchen equipment overall, it made self-catering unnecessarily difficult. We also found the information provided lacking—for example, instructions for the heating system were unclear, and despite our efforts to adjust it, it continued to come on and made the house uncomfortably warm.

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  Melanie

  GB · extended_group · Apr 2026

  10/10

  Perfectly peaceful location staying in a 5* farm house catering for your every requirements Perfectly situated for the L

  The property was perfect loved the location being on a farm with fantastic views of the countryside

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  Nina

  GB · family_with_children · Aug 2025

  10/10
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  Emilia

  GB · with friends · May 2025

  7/10

  Good

  Nice interior and comfortable rooms. The location was good and the size of the property was good for 6 people.

  The kitchen was not that well equipped, it would benefit from more plates and bowls. The bathroom on the first floor was very difficult to use as the ceiling was very low and slanted. The bedroom downstairs with the ensuite was very creaky and the bolts could be tightened. The pictures of the property give the impression that the house is detached but it is attached to a another building which is occupied. The garden could be tidied and the outdoor furniture could be cleaned.

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  Rachael

  GB · family with young children · Apr 2025

  8/10

  Really nice

  Beautiful views , lovely farmhouse

  Not fully secure when bringing your dog , gaps in fence for them to get out