We absolutely loved Roa House. It was perfect for 3 generations of our family from 10y to 66y It was lived in enough that we all felt comfortable and relaxed but very well maintained. It had everything we needed and more. The full sized games tables were fab for everyone but especially the kids. The many bedrooms were great with clean and comfy beds. The kitchen was very well stocked with loads of crockery, cutlery etc. it also had 3 kettles and toasters! Kitchen table allowed us all to sit and eat together. We only used the formal dining room for our games nights when we played lots of boxed games. The living room had plenty of comfy couches for everyone. Lots of bathrooms meant no queues.The large accessible bathroom on the ground floor would be great for a wheelchair user. Our family have been going away together at the October school holiday for 6 years now and we all thought that this was the best house yet. Thank you to the owners for a lovely family holiday

Loads of room for large parties. There were 14 of us, we were all able to eat together and there was plenty of crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment which meant we were short of nothing. We were able to all sit together in the evening in the large lounge and didnt feel cramped at all. Unfortunately the weather didnt let us take full advantage of the outside space but we did use the sauna and hot tub.

We celebrated our Golden Wedding Anniversary with our children and grandchildren. We loved the house and the facilities. Everyone was able to be kept entertained, regardless of the weather. It is an old house, with some intriguing remnants of its history and we would have loved a little bit of knowledge of that history of the house itself, not just Roa Island. Thank you for helping us have a fabulous celebration.

We spent 7 lovely days at this period property. Fantastic views and facilities for the family. and kids. The property would benefit from modernisation and improved cleansliness as was quite dusty with cobs webs. The rooms would benefit from having locks and door stops. The sinks are a bit small in the bathroom. The kitchen lighting could be better too. However, these are minor points as this did not detract from the overall experience as it served our purpose and we left with some fantastic memories of our time there.

A unique and spacious property with excellent facilites that are very well maintained. We loved our stay at Roa Island House and it was perfect for a big family gettogether. Everything was geared to catering for a large group of people from the cutlery to the kitchen equipment to the dining facilities. And of course the position of the house is second to none, directly by the sea and overlooking Morecambe Bay. Can't wait for our next visit!

Roa island house was a great place for our large family holiday. We all had a great time there making the most of the space, the games room was used often, the large dining room was great for our family get togethers. The view over the bay was spectacular.

We had a lovely week with family together to celebrate a special birthday. The property was an ideal base for visiting the Lake District and plenty big enough for our 8 adults and 4 young children. The children especially loved the air hockey game provided and going rockpooling under the bridge to the lifeboat station. However, a few things would have made the week better for us and possibly other guests without any great cost to the property owner. There is no washing line to hang wet washingwetsuitsswimsuits etc only a broken airer so we had washing hanging over outdoor tables if the weather ok or all over the place indoors when it was raining. With 12 people in the house there was a lot of stuff needing drying and we are all sufficiently eco conscious so not prepared to keep using the tumble drier. The lawn was cut but the cuttings were not collected which meant cuttings being walked indoors all the time and having to be cleaned up. A hose in the garden would have been useful for people to clean their feetwetsuitspaddleboards. As we needed towels for showers, hot tub and sauna we should either have been provided with more than one bath and hand towel per bed or guests should be advised to bring more towels with them. There were no oven gloves. Guests would not generally pack oven gloves when staying somewhere with kitchen facilities. No basic condiments salt, pepper, oil. There were no ice cube trays in freezer or an ice bucket. We had to go and buy them. Welcome book not uptodate. The instructions for the hot tub do not match the hot tub installed. Although waste is sorted by a firm it should not be beyond most guests abilities to separate food waste from general waste. Lack of plug sockets in some rooms. One of our prime reasons for choosing this property was because it is listed as suitable for a disabled person. We had such a person with us. However, the only nods to disabled were the downstairs bedroom and wet room plus the ramp out the front. All the downstairs internal doors were too heavy for a disabled person to open and in the case of the kitchen and breakfast room had a piece of fitted furniture in the way of entry. We had to go and buy doorstops to hold the main downstairs internal doors open so our disabled person could access rooms easily rather than having to rely on others to open them for him. Possibly this was against fire regs so we did shut the doors every night and before we went out for the day.

Great house for a family gathering. Roa island is an amazing base to explore the Lakes. Fabrizio was super helpful with any queries. Locals were super friendly especially Paul.

We had a lovely long weekend at Roa House for a family gathering. The house is amazing, quirky and provides lots of space for a big party to not feel on top of each other. It is not trendy or super renovated but its a great house for a large family gathering. My elderly parents found the facilities easy to access. My mum is in a wheelchair and she managed well being on the ground floor. The disabled bathroom was ideal. The sauna and hot tub were a great addition and enjoyed by all. As was the garden. The kitchen area was excellent having plenty facilities and space. We are all from North Cumbria so not as familiar with the south of the county and enjoyed Ulverston, the coastline and a very good meal at Abbey House in the Oskars restaurant. All in all a really enjoyable weekend in a great property.

Huge house in a fantastic location with breathtaking views. House was very clean and well equipped, ample off street parking and large private garden with beautiful views over Morecambe Bay. Quick response and fix when we had a problem with the heating would recommend for large family gatherings.

Lovely place ,very big and loads of room . Garden and the view out to sea is amazing . Facilities great everything you need we had a memorable holiday with the family .

I rented Roa Island House to host a women's wellness retreat weekend. It was perfect. It's a HUGE house with plenty of space and comfortable furniture to relax in. The breakfast room that links to the kitchen and utility room is a fantastic space with it's own fridge and dishwasher which enabled us to keep the kitchen as our Chef's domain and allow the breakfast room for guests to access freely when getting hot or cold drinks. There's loads of storage space in the utility room too which was very helpful. The living spaces are large, comfortable and well lit, and the conservatory is a real sun trap. The bedrooms are all a good size and the beds are really comfortable between them and the peace of the island, everybody slept really soundly. The tower room is a real treat to watch the sunset from, and there is access from the front door to three ways down to the beach one east facing, one south and one west in less than a minute if you like to watch the sun rise and set. We also really enjoyed the garden, sauna and hot tub, and the large selection of benches were well used across the weekend! My negatives are all very minor. It's not as pristine as some houses in terms of decor, but it is a very old building! Most of the house was spotless, but unfortunately my first impression when I walked in was that the hallway floor was a bit gritty there may have been a workman in after the cleaners though?, but there was a guests cleaning cupboard with a mop and a broom, so I was able to sort this out before my guests arrived. Also, the vast majority of the glassware is plastic, which I completely understand from a breakages and safety point of view, particularly if being used outside or around the hot tub, but it would have been nice to have glass options as well for drinks being consumed in the house. Finally, and also a symptom of an older building, there are not many plug sockets in the bedrooms, and the ones there are are not always in very convenient places. An extension tower has been put in the main living room, but if you need to use your phone as an alarm, it's worth charging it up before bed rather than overnight! Overall, the house provided an excellent home for us all for the weekend and I was very happy with my choice of venue. I would return here without hesitation, it's a really lovely spot.

We had an amazing weekend in this beautiful home , discovered eclectic treasures all around the house and loved the view from the windows and gardens. We would recommend visiting this beautiful place to stay for a few days and enjoy the view and the relaxing atmosphere.

The Jacuzzi jets was not working, Petty it may seem, however, noting the cost of the establishment, this should have been working which in turn would have made our stay a lot more comfortable.

It was brilliant for us as a large family in all there were 18 of us, we all had ... It was brilliant for us as a large family in all there were 18 of us, we all had a great time and fully relaxed during our time there

Great house for a large group. Really enjoyed our stay, could do with providing more wood for the sauna. Also hot tub needs checking every couple of days when a large group is staying. Overall a fantastic property, would highly recommend.

Brilliant cottage in a wonderful location. Had a brilliant weekend. Thank you

This was the perfect holiday house and such an awesome base to explore from. Would highly recommend fora unique family experience with all you could hope for at your fingertips. The garden was perfect for the kids and the kitchenpatio set up was perfect for our wee puppy! Amazing stay all round!

Myself and my family enjoyed every minute of this Beautiful house , my grandchildren and our dog had so much freedom, they loved playing hide and seek the houes had almost everything we needed it was missing a clothes maiding as we didnt want to dry everything in the dryer . I have been disappointed in customer care from Sykes holiday lets I have emailed them and WhatsApp them in the end I had to telephone The Office to let them know my Daughter in law had left her coat hanging up on the down stairs bedroom door with her house keys in also my Grandson had lost his phone we all spent the monday morning looking for it, he hadnt left the house during our stay.when I rang sykes on Monday I Told the young lad on the phone it might be under the puffy in the livingroom or under the couches he said he would get on to the cleaners and get back to me he didnt ring me back, I gave him till today Wednesday talked with another young man who said he would ring the owner of the house and would ring me back even if he couldnt get in touch with the owner he would let me know again no phone call from sykes we really need to know about my Daughter in laws coat and if the phone had been found

We had such a lovely time in Roa Island, everything about the house helped our big group make the best of our time together. Plenty of room for everyone to hang out and be entertained, particularly on the days when the weather kept us indoors!

This house definitely has the wow factor. Its so vast and the views out to Piel island are amazing. Our family all had a lovely time and there was something for everyone . On a practical note the house would benefit from some interior workparticularly in some of the upstairs bedrooms. Coat hooks would be useful on the back of the bathroom and bedroom doors and coat hooks or a coat stand in the hallway or utility. There is nowhere to hang wet coats. More clothes hangers would also have been good. We couldn't find any coasters either. Agree with previous comments that the kitchen lighting is quite dim when trying to prepare meals. Loved the views and the sauna was fabulous. It was clean in all the right places although would benefit from some high ceiling dusting as there were some large dusty cobwebs. Also a couple of smaller side tables would have been useful in the living room closer to the sofas. Overall this is a pretty special house with a great atmosphere. Quieter than being in the heart of the lake district national park and less touristy. Sandscale Haws nature reserve has a lovely beach and great views towards the mountains and only half an hours drive. We made some great memories as a family. A pool table as well would have made it even bettercommented my 85 year old Dad! !. A guest hoover with a longer lead would also be helpful. Thanks for a great stay. We will be talking about this holiday and this house for many years to come.

Roa Island House had everything you could need for a lovely weekend. The house is so big, it felt like the kids had a separate holiday to us. The house is full of character and everything you would expect from an older building. My only slight on it, and this is just personal preference, the lighting in particular in the kitchen is really dark. It took me a while to get used to it. Apart from that a wonderful time was had by all 7 adults and 6 children. Highly recommend.

The property was great just as described and pictures show the property exactly as it is. Beds were great and very comfortable. As we were there in winter the central heating was excellent and very warm. We had a problem with the hot tub and it had be turned to Eco mode, but we communicated with owner and they got back and resolved issue immediately. The weather was not great for us lots of rain, but the kids just loved playing in hot tub or hide and seek in the fabulous big house. My only slight complaint is the fact there was no little welcome teamilk sugar hamper. Would have been nice just to have a brew as are shopping was not getting delivered for another hour. And also there was no condiments such as salt or pepper even. I have stayed in a lot of properties cottages and there is normally a few essentials such as salt and pepper. On the up side there was lots of cleaning essentials such as dish washer tablets and bin bags dish cloths etc. a fabulous property and would definitely recommend for a large family we stayed for New year but I would imagine it would be great for summer to enjoy the garden more

Super place. We compiled a list of issues on the first night, and the owner sent a lovely chap over to address all of them the following morning. All the rooms were lovely, and the wraparound conservatory and outdoor space deserve an extra mention. There were nine of us, and we all had our own little special place to retreat to. Oh, and the tower room is particularly special. Highly recommended.

This was our second time staying at Roa Island House and was as enjoyable as the first. We stayed as a family, and the house was perfect for us. The ground floor bedrooms and adapted bathroom were perfect for my son who is in a wheelchair. Our family ranged from 4 to 62 and there was something for everyone. They had everything covered that you would need. The views are amazing. Having nearly all of the rooms ensuite was perfect. Will definitely be back and would certainly recommend. Charlotte

We had an excellent stay and the house was perfect for our family reunion. The latch on the bedroom door of No6 Didnt work and the handle on the bathroom door of No 6 was awkward. Maybe labels on the downstairs room would help those older members of the group to be less confused! The Conservatory was lovely and the lounge was great for our group. We enjoyed a boat trip to Piel Island too. Thank you.

Incredible, wellequipped property situated in a very unique place with fantastic views. Couldn't recommend it any higher. Perfectly located for a group weekend away doing activities within the western Lake District.

Lovely location . Beautiful house , furniture and fittings. Everything we needed for a wonderful family holiday

We visited in early Feb 15 of us, to celebrate my motherinlaw's 80th birthday. WOW!!!!!!!! what a place? Great facilities! The overflow kitchen area with 2 toasters, a second dishwasher, second microwave and second sink is a great asset. The games area with table football, table tennis and air hockey was a hit, especially with the guys! There aren't any shops close by, but we took loads of food with us, lots of fridge and freezer space. We ate out one night, at the Fisherman's arms, about 10 minute drive away, on the road to Ulverston, we would definitely recommend this place. Wouldn't hesitate to return or recommend to friends.

Wow!! Couldnt believe how big the house was !! You will definitely not be disappointed if you book this place. Beautiful location with views out of nearly every window. Worth every penny

A fantastic venue, we really enjoyed it, would definitely recommend it

Pool table would be a good addition Couple of board games also would have been excellent

Clean, spacious house with stunning sea views. Set up well for large family groups. Kitchen fully equipped though no basics eg. pepper, sugar. Bathrooms all excellent with plenty of hot water. Overall thought this one of the best holiday homes we've stayed in but bring everything you need e.g. hairdryer. Ferry to Piel Island round corner and lovely local cafe next door. Don't miss Walney Island, Furness Abbey or superb Base Restaurant in Ulverston lunch daily or tasting menu ThursFriSat. Roa Island is a hidden gem and this house is a bargain.

We had a wonderful week at the beautiful Roa House. From the moment we walked into the large entrance hall we knew we'd found somewhere special to stay. The house is big, with tall ceilings and impressive rooms, as well as the lovely garden with gorgeous views over the water. We stayed during a heatwave and were very pleased that the inside of the house remained cool despite this. The hot tub, games tables, comfy lounge and long dining tables were all fab, and it was only due to the heatwave that we didn't have a go at starting the sauna up! Our only tiny niggle was that the kitchen could do with a few improvements the lighting was rather dim on an evening, and we couldn't find a grill pan or measuring jug to use despite the otherwise impressive array of kitchen utensils on offer. A draining board next to the sink to aid in washing up pots and pans would also be an asset cooking for 13 does create a fair bit of washing up and we were very grateful for the two dishwashers! It's also worth noting that there was a little confusion with the beds the info received beforehand stated that if we wanted the zip lock twin beds made up as doubles, we should email two weeks beforehand. Since we wanted them as individual beds, we didn't message but although this worked fine for the triple room downstairs, we found the upstairs room had been made up as a double alongside the small half bed. We were able to separate the double and use the spare bedding from the triple room downstairs and the small bed to fix it, since we only had two people staying in each room, but it was a bit of a hassle. Usually with a Sykes stay the host texts before arrival so we have a contact for things like this, but oddly we hadn't received anything other than the standard Sykes emails for this holiday so couldn't ask about it. These were really only tiny niggles in an otherwise idyllic holiday though, hence my five star review rating. Thank you for a fabulous stay!

Had an amazing week in this perfect house. It was an amazing place to stay for a large family. Had everything that we needed including sauce pans big enough to cook pasta for 16 in!!! Would recommend to anyone. We had a party member in a wheel chair and he could get in and out all the rooms without help. My only recommendation would be to have ramps, removable if necessary, to get the wheel chair into the garden. We could cope without but some people may find in tricky. A brilliant house in a fantastic location. Thank you.

We loved the property and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Ticked all the boxes for what was a memorable vacation with a large family group. The support we received during our stay from Matt the caretaker was excellent! Part of the appeal was the large size of the property so perhaps this is the reason but it was noticeable that there were areas of the property that hadn't been cleaned in a while under beds and sofas, and when walking around inside bare foot, the kids feet were black. There was also an accumulation of bird poo all over the front door floor entrance which wasn't ideal. I'm nit picking but some WD40 on the door hinges would also be swell. There was also no can opener in what was otherwise a very well stocked kitchen! None of this detracted from the stay however as we would recommend it and would love to come back again!

We had a wonderful time with our large family of three generations. The kids loved the large garden, games room and hot tub. The views are stunning. The sailing club within a short walk from the house with friendly staff and locals and superb real ale was a bonus. The trip to Piel Island was exciting and we found some fantastic walks suitable for all ages and fitness levels. There were plenty of quiet places to enjoy in the house, particularly the observatory for the amazing views and a peaceful drink after the young ones were in bed. Parking area was fine for our needs although we had one issue with someone using it when we were out at a busy time. A few little things might improve the house. A larger sign in the house parking area stating it is for private use might be good.Hooks on the backs of bedroom doors for dressing gowns would be nice. The caretaker, Matt, was extremely helpful with advice on the occasions we consulted him. But overall we had a great week in a quirky but wonderful house in a unique location.

Hygienic issues like lack of mattress and pillow protection

Our holiday was booked for a selibration for my wife and I 80th birthday and ... Our holiday was booked for a selibration for my wife and I 80th birthday and have all our family with us but the problems we had ruined the holiday

We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in a fascinating old house and a very interesting landscape. We found that cleaning wasnt 100 and one of our party has asthma and had to deep clean the bedroom on day 1 as it was very dusty. The beds didnt have mattress protectors which we felt was unhygienic and the sheets kept on sliding off the mattress. My husband and I slept in the double room downstairs and the mattress was awful and needs replacing. The hot tub smelt foisty as did anyone who went in it. The kitchen and bathrooms were good and looked fairly new and the gaming facilities and conservatory were really good. Sorry to sound moany but I think it's best you know.