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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Penrith, Cumbria, England

Lowther Castle and Gardens13 min drive
Whinfell Forest16 min drive
Ullswater16 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)87 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is permitted in the garden only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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.

Penrith, Cumbria, England

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).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C., Wakefield

11 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

29 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

11 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

22 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

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

About the host

Hosted by Chloe Hibberd

My name is Chloe Hibberd and my husband and I fell in love with the Lakes within a year or so of meeting each other and ended up visiting it so many times that eventually we decided we'd love to own and run a holiday cottage in this wonderful part of the country. Having stayed in so many holiday lets ourselves, we really feel as though we know what makes a great holiday and are truly committed to making sure our guests have the best holiday ever! At the end of the day, we know how we all have to work hard to afford our holidays, so we feel it's the responsibility of the holiday home owner to ensure that those precious days don't disappoint!

Why they chose this property

Dunkeld Cottage really is a super cute cottage and we fell in love with it. It's detached (albeit by a whisper!) and has a beautiful open plan lounge into the dining room and is full of beamed ceilings and hidden quirky corners! The cottage dates back to 1820 and yet has been extremely well maintained and looked after - with all the mod cons! We particularly love the kitchen/breakfast room which has lovely 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 and of course a hob and double oven. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, again, boasting glorious beams throughout and are very charming. 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 - we got married on the shores of Lake Ullswater, so it is particularly memorable for us. But 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!

What makes this property unique

We love the fact the cottage is within easy reach of the Lake District and Pennines, is doggie-friendly with a totally enclosed rear garden. It ticks all the boxes for us, we hope it does for you too!