Just returned from the cottage and have to say it was really good. Very warm welcome Leigh the owner very friendly and does a fantastic BIG breakfast all served up to the table. We stayed in the Thirmele room which was very clean and cosy, lovely comfy bed, all the comforts for a few nights stay. I will be returning... more

We booked this place based on the strength of customer reviews. Unfortunately we overlooked the one negative review ("Not impressed!" posted October 2005); our experience mirrored Gemma's in many ways, not least the aggressively self-righteous attitude of the owner. In spite of the picturesque name, Montfort Cottage is in fact a terraced house opposite a noisy junior school, and "Windermere",... more

My partner and i stayed at Montfort cottage for four nights and had a lovely stay. There was a slight problem with the room at first but Leigh sorted it all out for us in the end. We stayed in room Windermere and loved the cosy ambiance of the room. However, if you are tall please mind the slopes as... more

We spent 3 nights at montfort cottage and could not fault it in any way. We stayed in the cheapest room (kentmere) and thought it was fab! The decor is stylish and not at all chintzy or dated like some b&b's. The bed was really comfortable and the bed linen, towels and room generally were spotless. Although it did not... more

Stayed here for 3 nights and had a lovely time. Leigh was very attentive and gave us all the information we needed when we arrived. The room (kentmere) was small but had everything you could need including ironing board, hair dryer and lovely views. This room didnt have an en-suite and the bathroom was down one set of stairs but... more

This is the 5th Year we have stopped at Montfort, and each stay has been a pleasure. Leigh provides a warm welcome and provides a cracking breakfasts (not for those on a diet). The attic room is slightly small but I coped and I'm 6' 2", and the bathroom with this is well spacious. She is quite flexible at arrival... more

Stayed here for two nights, Friday and Saturday, very easy to find, parking either on the street or in the school across.. Room, stayed in Grasmere, lovely decorated room, small compact en-suite with shower and toiletries, very comfy bed, wifi access which was free, i-pod docking station and tv with built in dvd player (selection of dvd's free to borrow... more

We have stayed here seven times and the place is now home from home. There is always a friendly welcome and we are always treated like family. The rooms are very clean and the breakfast has never disappointed. The location is halfway between Windermere and Bowness, so you you can have the pleasure of two lovely places. There is a... more

We stayed in April for my birthday weekend. We stayed in Windermere room which was at the top of the building. Beautifully decorated and spotlessley clean with everything you need and more, including a decently powered hairdryer (useful when you have long hair!!) and an iron and ironing board. Yes the bathroom was small, but was perfectly adequate and again... more