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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Place, Derwentwater
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Traditional Lake District cottage in peaceful location

Middle Farm Cottage is a 17th century farmhouse set in the quiet, hamlet of Mosedale in the beautiful countryside of the Northern Fells in the Lake District National Park. Recently renovated the cottage has a traditional, cosy feel with great views across the valley. There is a fully equipped fitted kitchen with washing machine, a separate dining area, and a sitting area with WiFi, TV and DVD. One bedroom with double bed and en-suite wetroom with walk in shower.
Situated in a rural area at the foot of Carrock Fell, and near Blencathra and Skiddaw there are many great walks setting off from the doorstep or go wild swimming in the nearby river or Bowscale tarn. Nearby pubs, The Mill at Mungrisdale (1.5 miles) The Old Crown at Hesket Newmarket (5 miles) serve food and drinks. A quiet location but just a short drive to Keswick, Derwent Water, Ullswater, Thirlmere and Bassenthwaite lakes. Perfect for those who want a peaceful base from which to explore the beautiful Lake District

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 10923422
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area. Hesket Newmarket Brewery and High Cup Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rookin House Activity Centre and Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre. Glenridding Sailing Centre and Womenrock are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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What's nearby

  • Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum - 20 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Ullswater - 21 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Keswick Climbing Wall - 22 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Derwentwater - 27 min drive - 24.9 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 26 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Crown - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Muddy Duck - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Oddfellows Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Dog and Gun Inn Skelton - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Herdwick Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Traditional Lake District cottage in peaceful location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional Lake District cottage in peaceful location?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional Lake District cottage in peaceful location?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional Lake District cottage in peaceful location?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional Lake District cottage in peaceful location located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Hesket Newmarket Brewery, Rookin House Activity Centre and The Green. High Cup Winery and Blencathra are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mieke W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Beautiful stay

A great cottage which provided everything we needed. Beautiful and peaceful location. A fantastic visit
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lewis B.

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

Beautiful Location

We had a great stay in the cottage - the location was incredible. Very peaceful! The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Beautiful cottage and location

Lovely clean property, well equipped and warm. Ideally located for walking and exploring around the Keswick area.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Anthony B.

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

Great for the lakes

A lovely spot for our two night stay. Quiet and off the beaten track, but not hard to get to, cosy and well-appointed. An excellent gastropub nearby and a short drive to the attractions in the lakes.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Quiet corner get away

The cottage is beautiful, cosy and so quiet. We love the location as its a hidden gem. A quiet, beautiful corner of the lakes, with plenty of walks in the area. We enjoyed starting some of our walks from the cottage. Not far from keswick and amenities. A great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Just "Perfect"

An absolute treasure for peace and quite loving couples who want a base when exploring the Lakes. Loved every minute of our stay and will definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again! Cheers, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

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

Magical setting and beautiful cottage

I highly recommend this cottage when visiting the Lake District. Everything was just as described, host was welcoming and cottage was clean/cozy. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

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

Kate

What a location! We loved being able to walk straight out into the wild landscape and fresh air, then return to the lovely warm, cosy cottage for dinner and dancing! Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Lovely wee cottage!

We had a terrific time staying at middle farm cottage. The view is spectacular and the cottage is so cozy and clean. Location is beautiful. The only thing that would make it better is WiFi for quiet nights in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2022
I'm glad you enjoyed your stay Heather. There is fibre broadband being installed in the area at the moment so hopefully we'll be able to offer WiFi for guests soon. Cheers Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary D.

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

Peace and quiet

Just what we wanted. Views for miles.very quiet.very clean cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther W.

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

We loved it!

The stay was wonderful. Very lovingly furnished apartment. Enough equipment for cooking. Magnificent nature for hiking. Thank you very much Jim!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

Hiking getaway break

Lovely homely cottage. Everything we needed bbq, car parking very comfy bed.Mosedale perfect for walking straight from the cottage. Did not use the car throughtout our stay. Need to be organised with food n drink as there are no shops locally.Pub 30 mins walk away on very quiet road. Very relaxing break lovely sunny garden. Had the most perfect 5 days
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elliott G.

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

Classic English country experience near Keswick

We thoroughly enjoyed our four-night stay at Middle Farm Cottage - it offers an authentic rural English cottage experience in a beautiful setting, at an affordable price, and within just 15 minutes of Keswick. The cottage was clean, spacious, and charmingly decorated, and Jim was a responsive and helpful host. We highly recommend this charming accommodation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic cottage in a peaceful and tranquil rural location. The cottage was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The milk in the fridge and biscuits on the table were a lovely and kind gesture from our host. I would rate this property 10/10.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie P.

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

Fabulous

Our stay here couldn’t have been better. The cottage is cozy, clean and in a quiet surrounding. We loved walking there, going to Keswick or the Lakes. Checkin was easy and uncomplicated, nothing to complain about! Would really love to visit the cottage again! Nathalie & Stefan
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina v.

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

Lovely Lake District

We had a wonderful time. The cottage was very nice, in the country, close enough to trails and town. We ventured out every day to a new trail in a new location. THANK YOU for providing such a nice cottage. My husband especially liked watching the lambs playing in the field across the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

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

Relaxing wedding anniversary break

We stayed in this pretty cottage from 1st to 5th April, to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The cottage has everything you need for a relaxing break, the milk and biscuits were a welcome surprise. With a great suntrap garden and beautiful views over the surrounding fields of sheep and lambs, and the mountains, it is perfectly positioned for visits to both Keswick and Penrith. If you decide to book this cottage, you will not be disappointed, it is really lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Helen M.

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

Beautiful Location so peaceful

Idea base for exploring. Accommodation was adequate with equipped kitchen and comfortable living area and reading matter. Bathroom spacious but not fully disability friendly as no grab rails or shelving in shower so needing to put shampoo etc on shower floor. Also shelf above sink which I managed to hit my forehead on when brushing teeth. Also no Wifi at property and mobile signal poor at times. Peaceful sitting area outside but car parking was interesting as we have large estate car.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2022
Hi Helen, thanks for your feedback. I have now fitted a shelf in the shower, a good suggestion! We will be getting WiFi in the cottage shortly, they are laying fibre broadband in our valley now and we will be connected up as soon as they reach us, I'll update the listing when it's installed. I don't advertise the cottage as fully accessible but we do have some features that people may find useful. I'm always happy to discuss accessibility before a booking is made. I'm sorry if you found the parking on our drive awkward, I'd have been happy to show you alternative places to park if you had let me know. There are no parking restrictions in the village so it wouldn't have been a problem. All the best, Jim
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean N.

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

Scenic, quiet, wonderful cottage

Of all the VRBOs we have stayed in over the years..nothing, in my mind, can compare to this! The cottage itself was so clean, very well stocked with necessaries and the surroundings are the most incredibly beautiful I have ever seen! We so totally enjoyed our stay, and though the weather was quite chilly and wet, we were snug and warm inside the cottage. We rented a car and I must say, the narrow winding roads , the roundabouts and driving on the left side of the road were rather terrifying at first, but we gained courage after a couple of days and managed to get our rental car back to Penrith unscathed. Other than that everything was perfect. We walked in the area, visited a few nearby pubs where the food was excellent. We especially enjoyed the Mill House in Mungrisdale and the Old Crown in Heskit New Market..both a short drive away. I can't wait to return. I am a handspinner and knitter and I was totally in my element here with the thousands of sheep everywhere. I wish I could go back for 3 months with all my equipment. I would bury my grandchildren in woollen knits!! Thank you, Jim for the most enjoyable stay we have ever had..anywhere. We loved it beyond measure!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry S.

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

Xxx

Xxx
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricard P.

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

Muy acogedor y recomendable para pasar unos días en el Lake District

Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was a quiet, clean and well equipped place to stay. Very well designed layout and excellent facilities for disabled access. We had a lovely time and wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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