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Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Penrith, Cumbria, England
  • Popular LocationLowther Castle and Gardens13 min drive
  • Popular LocationWhinfell Forest16 min drive
  • Popular LocationUllswater16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

Dunkeld Cottage is a chocolate box style cottage in a gorgeous village setting - ideal for touring the Lake District! The cottage features stunning beams and original period features throughout, with everything thought of to make your stay a comfortable, relaxing one! The cottage dates back to 1820 and yet has been extremely well maintained and looked after - with all the mod cons! The kitchen/breakfast room is particularly lovely and has pretty views over the garden and is very spacious. All of the appliances you could need are here - including integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slow cooker and of course a hob and double oven. There is a spacious and cosy lounge/dining room which features a lovely (ornamental) fireplace, beamed ceilings throughout, comfy sofas, smart TV (ideal for Netflix evenings!), super-fast WiFi, and a desk with leaflets on the local area and further seating. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, again, boasting glorious beams throughout and are very charming. The master bedroom features a kingsize bed and the second bedroom has twin beds which can also be pushed together to make a supering. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage for your clothes and personal items. There is also a bathroom with a bath - ideal for a bubbly soaking after a long Lake District walk! The garden is fully enclosed and private and there is plenty of room for you to bring your bikes - and probably anything else like a canoe etc.. - just ask us! We love the fact that Ullswater is around a 15 minute scenic drive from the cottage and our favourite day out is a day's walking along the Ullswater Way and combining it with a boat ride along the lake and something to eat in Pooley Bridge or Patterdale. However, equally, the Pennines are the backdrop of the cottage, and if you want to head away from the crowds that can sometimes gather in the summer, then a delightful stroll around Pennine country may be just what you need! Likewise, Keswick is only a relatively short, scenic drive away - we recommend a boat trip, a hike up the famous Cat Bells, followed by a pub lunch or dinner in the fantastic town centre. There's so much to do - you'll need to keep coming back to do more! :)

Property manager

Chloe Hibberd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted in the garden only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Super Cute Ideal Touring Lake District National Park Wifi

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Courtyard Gallery and Penrith & Eden Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Acorn Bank and Brougham Castle. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre and Kennedys Fine Chocolates. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Appleby Castle - 8 min drive
  • Lowther Park - 11 min drive
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 13 min drive
  • Whinfell Forest - 16 min drive
  • Ullswater - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Appleby Station - 10 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crown & Cushion Inn - 8 min drive
  • Sports Cafe - 16 min drive
  • Abbott Lodge Jersey Ice Cream - 10 min drive
  • Rajinda Pradesh - 14 min drive
  • The Pancake House - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi. located?

This family-friendly Penrith cottage is located in the mountains, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Acorn Bank, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Courtyard Gallery and Appleby Castle. Whinfell Forest and Mayburgh Henge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C., Wakefield

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Beautiful cottage, very peaceful. Ideal location for us. Not a bad word to say. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
This property was excellent. Well equipt with everything you could need. Situated in a nice village but easy to get to Penrith, Keswick and Ullswater.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage with everything you could need
Thanks so much Chloe for having us all to stay. You are a great host, very helpful and always on hand. The cottage is lovely, very spacious and the garden is completely private and enclosed. Kitchen cupboards are full of anything you could possibly need which is really helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Break
Cottage was lovely…… all the comforts of home. Very cosy and within reach of lots of good places to eat & explore The Lakes! (We also loved looking at the pictures by the owner which are on display in the property!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Nicola D., United Kingdom

3 stars seems a perfectly fair summary for this property.
There was plenty that was good and overall it fully met our needs - but not our expectations (which were founded on the five star reviews and expectedly flattering photos and so were perhaps unrealistic / unwise). There are plenty of good points: • Chloe is exceptionally professional: pleasant, efficient and easy to deal with • The property is well equipped overall - especially electrical items and the new bath / shower • Location, space, ease of access and essential comforts are all good • On balance it’s fair value But • the overall state of repair is only adequate and clearly in decline (recent reviews raise niggles which have only been partially addressed). • First impressions are not good at all - the outside - doors, windows, gate, locks are all in a bad state. (perhaps this tainted our view) • Inside also needs much more care - several minor fixes, a new main bed (the divan’s falling apart - with discarded 3 pieces of wood / shelves under the mattress to presumably, compensate for broken parts), a fair degree of refreshment (repainting +), a clearout of the kitchen (replace several pans that are scratched or have wobbly handles etc, and a decent declutter) • The smell – not sure what this was, possibly a dead mouse under the floor boards? And there was definitely also a smell of dogs on the furniture. Scented candles and Febreze got us through, but this added significantly to the sense of more care being needed. • WiFi is poor Overall the place feels uncared for - which rather clashes with the presentation as sharing someone else’s holiday home. I’d suggest the owners would do well to spend a couple of weeks living here, which would surely open their eyes to all the minor issues and ensure they are addressed for future residents.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely little break
We spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a wonderful time. The instructions prior to arrival were great including details of a more scenic route. Key access was easy and the welcome folder was a very good idea. The cottage had all the facilities we required for me and my young family. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
A lovely warm and welcoming cottage with a cosy kitchen. However the bed in the main bedroom was extremely soft and as a result uncomfortable. We couldn't get either of the TVs to work and the bathroom window leaked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in quiet village.
This is a lovely cottage with tasteful decor. Easy parking on quiet street, near local shop. Would have scored full marks but for a few niggles. Lights in the bathroom were dead and bulbs needed replacing. Damaged bedroom furniture drawers. Kitchen TV not receiving signal. Oven door not closing fully due to bad fitting. An upgrade of some facilities would make this place a real gem.

10/10 Excellent

julie s., highworth

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVELY COTTAGE
What a lovely cottage, very tidy and comfortable. Perfect to explore the lakes. Had a great week here.

6/10 Okay

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