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Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro.

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A living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, a TV on a stand, and a view of the outside.
Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, High Cup Winery
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Hutton in the Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Calthwaite Hall
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro.

Pottery Cottage is a high quality well-furnished and very comfortable centrally heated 2 bedroom cottage, sleeping up to 4 guests. Set in Eden Valley on the edge of the Lake District in the beautiful unspoiled village of Skelton. The cottage is surrounded by well kept gardens, offering relaxing areas for guests with views to the northern Lake District fells. The Michelin starred pub/bistro is about 50yards from Pottery Cottage - perfect for a special meal to celebrate your holiday in this beautiful part of England
Accommodation:- Bright living room with sofa, relaxing chairs and dining for 4 guests.
Smart TV and wifi.
Centrally heated with the addition of a living flame fire.
New very well equipped kitchen with oven, ceramic hob, dishwasher, washing machine, full under the counter fridge and freezer access (in the outhouse).
Entrance hall leading upstairs to master bedroom with kingsize bed, wardrobe and drawers, offering views across the fields to the fells.
2nd bedroom has two full sized single beds with dual aspect windows. Wardrobe and drawers.
The bathroom consists of a large bath with thermostatically controlled shower, toilet and hand basin.
We are situated on the north eastern edge of the Lake District National Park, around 4 miles from Caldbeck and the northern fells. Ullswater with its stunning lake offering ideal walking and sailing opportunities is a short drive.
The bustling market town of Penrith is 10 minutes by car with the pick of the Lake District towns, Keswick on the shores of Derwent Water only 25 minutes away. Pottery Cottage is also well placed to visit Hadrians Wall and its associated forts. We are also close to southern Scotland, the Yorkshire Dales the northern Pennines and the beautiful Solway coast and estuary for sunsets and bird life.

You’ll find Pottery Cottage the ideal base for your holiday. Email on potterycottagepenrith@gmail.com.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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
Sorry no barbecues

Important information

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Property # 8127498ha
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Dalemain Country Park, while Penrith & Eden Museum and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Penrith Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Eden Rock. Kayaking and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.
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Penrith, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • High Cup Winery - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Hutton in the Forest - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Calthwaite Hall - 9 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Rheged - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Ullswater - 16 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 15 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Dog and Gun Inn Skelton - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Agricultural Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stoneybeck Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Herdwick Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro.?

As of May 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro. on Aug 2, 2026 start from $124, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro. located?

This family-friendly Penrith cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hutton in the Forest and High Cup Winery. Eden Valley and Calthwaite Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

deborah v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and warm cottage. Lovely and quiet. Comfy beds. Excellent communication from hosts. Easily accessible to the national park. A lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

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

Lovely cottage in great location

The cottage is comfortable, clean and well appointed, with lovely hosts and a great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 1, 2024
Robyn and Nicholas were great guests. Very responsive with our communications. We would certainly host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smashing village setting - wonderful restaurant just across the road, LOVELY welcoming hosts - all the facilities you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Great accommodations, hosts and location.

Property was excellent and as advertised. Would highly recommend. Very scenic Lake District and access to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2024
Christopher and Karen visited part way through their travels around the UK. On meeting them we suggested if they were walkers then perhaps a recently walked High Cup Nick fell was well worth the effort, especially if the weather was good and clear……. So they took that upon themselves and were not disappointed. They were very pleasant couple and visited our local Michelin star pub whilst staying here - perfect as it’s only a minute walk away. We would certainly host them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria J.

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

Nice comfortable stay

Stay was clean and comfortable , perfect after a day of exploring . Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Wonderful cottage

I am a repeat guest at Pottery Cottage, it is always a pleasure to stay there. The property is well appointed, comfortable and clean, and the owners are helpful and considerate.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Wonderful cottage

I am a repeat visitor to Pottery Cottage. It is always clean and well appointed, the hosts are helpful and friendly, and the village is delightful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2023
Andrew has a Jesus been the perfect guest. We would certainly enjoy hosting him again in the future
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Lovely Cottage

Had a fantastic short break in this wonderful cottage, Everything you need for a chilled out break away, A quaint village with a little pub serving good food, Ideal location for reaching Carlisle,Penrith and Northern Lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
David and parry It has been a pleasure to meet you all during your stay at Pottery Cottage. It is always good to get excellent comments. We look forward to welcoming you back. Kind regards Sandra and James
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

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

Cottage in the Lakes District

Sandra and James have a beautiful cottage attached to their home in Skelton, a pretty village in the Lakes Distict. Sandy was very helpful with suggestions for hikes and restaurants. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen had all the basics. There is a pretty garden for enjoying the morning sun.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley F.

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

Wonderful stay, wish it were longer

We only booked for a short break to extend our holiday but we all wish we were staying longer at Pottery Cottage. Lovely property with everything you need; spotlessly clean; beautiful gardens and views. Lovely welcome from our hosts, Sandy & James.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 24, 2024
Hello Lesley, thank you so much for a wonderful review. We too wished you had stayed longer . We enjoyed our chats so much and thankfully you had a couple (out of 3) wonderful days - we look forward to welcoming you back. Until next time 👍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Lovely house, quiet w easy drive to centres.

V clean & well-equipped, inc home baked mince pies from charming owners, who are next door at hand for any issues. Lovely open outlook to Blencathra saddle over well-maintained gardens. Ideal for short break. Michelin pub food at weekends across road!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Y.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Warm and well equipped cottage in a great location. We arrived after a long and wet journey from Kent and Sandra and James were very welcoming. The cottage is of a very high standard, immaculately clean and in a great location. We spent an enjoyable coupon days revisiting parts of the Lakes and will be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Immaculate cottage in beautiful village - highly recommended

This cottage was perfect in almost every way. It is located in a quite village in beautiful countryside. It is well-equipped and very comfortable. It is a little further away from major Lake District locations than some would consider ideal but is still within easy driving distance of them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

roisi m.

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

Perfect place in a perfect setting

Lovely cottage with everything you could possibly want. Very close to the M6 (10minute drive) and perfectly positioned to exore Cumbria and the Lake District. Ullswater/Kendal/Keswick all within a short drive. Debs couldnt have been nicer or more welcoming. Felt like we I knew her my whole life lolWould highly recommend. Photos do not do the cottage justice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

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

Amazing home from home.

Property was exactly as advertised. It’s beautifully kept by the owners. The kitchen is really well equipped for self catering. It’s easy to get to and from the motorway and a great location for exploring the local area. Recommend doing the Honister Slate Mine, Keswick, Kayaking on Derwent water and Aira force waterfall. Will definitely look to go back and would stay here 😃.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2024
Very welcome guests. they enjoyed their adventures in the local area. always communicated well, during and prior to their stay- we would certainly welcome them back again .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

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

Lovely Lake District Cottage

Clean, tidy 2-story cottage with beautiful window views and a great location for visiting Lake District sights. Friendly, welcoming, helpful hosts with wonderful sightseeing advice. My only suggestions would be for a small coffee table in front of the couch to set down drinks as you watch the TV. And maybe some bathroom soap or body wash for us long distance travelers. All in all, we had a very comfortable, pleasant stay! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 26, 2022
Hi Paula We’re glad our cottage met your needs. It’s always good to know we have got things just right. About the suggestion of a coffee table in front of the couch - it has been in my thoughts recently, I’ll take a look and see what’s around. We hood you’ve enjoyed the rest of your trip ? It was lovely meeting you both. Kind regards Sandra and James
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Our 5 night visit

The cottage is absolutely lovely, well stocked with absolutely everything you need. Everything is high quality. Everything matches. The only downside for us was the listing says "the thriving local pub" is in fact now a Michelin, reservation-required, and busy, restaurant. So be prepare to drive for your happy hour and dinner if you are not dining at home. (I understand it is quite an honour to be Michelin listed, and thus may actually be a bonus to staying at the Cottage).
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 7, 2022
Hello Thank you for your lovely review. We always advise guests at the cottage to book in advance to dine at the Dog an Gun Michelin Star restaurant. We hope your journey home was smooth.
Verified

8/10 Good

N R K.

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

Homely stay at a peaceful area

We choose Pottery cottage for its close by lakes and locations that we like to explore and it was perfect. Sarah has been quick and helpful communicating and welcoming. The property was immaculately clean, accurately described at website, kitchen well equipped, living room specious then it looks in the picture, beautiful garden. our 8 year old enjoyed board games. Nearest M&S food hall was 10-12 min away. It is good base to visit surrounding -Pooley bridge, Ullswater was 25 min away. Glenridding 34 min and Keswick less then half an hour, Ambleside 47 min away. The village is quite , peaceful, local pub was 2 min walk. We loved and enjoyed our stay ; recommend to friends too.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2024
Nahrin, thank your comments from your stay at Pottery Cottage. We always love to hear our guests views of not only our cottage and the facilities we offer, but also if this wonderful area and all it has to offer. We’d love to welcome you back .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Izzy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate, cosy and comfortable. Well equipped, and the hosts were really welcoming and helpful - making meal recommendations and helping us dry our wet walking gear. The village is peaceful but really convenient for Ullswater, Keswick, Penrith etc. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2025
Izzy, thank you for your review - it’s good as hosts to know that we’re delivering what our hosts want. Comfortable - clean - equipped to our guests needs - convenient, and above all welcoming . We look forward to welcoming you back .
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Lovely cottage in beautiful village

I was very comfortable in this cottage, it was clean, freshly decorated and well appointed, and well equipped with amenities. The owners were friendly and helpful, and the village is delightful. I strongly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Great location, lovely cottage

We had a great stay at Pottery cottage, it was lovely and clean and plenty of space for 4 adults. We found it a great base for exploring the northern lakes for hiking and climbing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren M.

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

Absolute Gem of a find....

Was boxing in Penrith, found this absolute Gem of a cottage... Ideally placed... Immaculate and in a lovely quaint village.... All amenities were provided ... Sandra was so helpful and kept the place like showroom condition. Wouldn't hesitate to book again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Howard K.

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

Superb accommodation in a quiet location

The accommodation is superb, well equipped and the owners, who live next door, were friendly and helpful throughout. The pub across the road has tremendous food- really top notch. We visited Derwentwater - 25 mins - and Threlkeld - 20 mins - so the cottage us in a good location for touring the northern lakes. We really enjoyed the stay, thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect home away from home which caters for all the family

Beautifully maintained house in gorgeous village. Very clean and fresh. Home owners very helpful. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Isobel L.

Lovely property in idyllic location

The owners were warm and friendly...just like the house !! Perfect for our week away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 25, 2020
Thank you to t was our pleasure. We look forward to welcoming you back Regards Sandra and James

About the host

Hosted by Sandra Morfett-Murdock

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We have lived in Cumbria for over 20 years having moved from Cheshire for work and fell in love with this beautiful area. It has been a fantastic place to bring up our family, giving us amazing opportunities on our doorstep. We are now retired and the children have flown the nest. We still love where we are and it is great to welcome returning and new guests alike to our lovely cottage and even better when they enjoy this perfect piece of England as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a lifestyle choice in rural Cumbria and found it in Skelton. An unspoiled village with easy access to the lakes and fells and local towns including Penrith and Carlisle.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is very well located to access the Northern lakes and fells and the local gateway towns of Penrith and Keswick are within a short drive. We have many repeat visitors who love the convenience of the area and the peacefulness of being away from the crowds. Our Village pub, the Dog and Gun, boasts a Michelin star and has won many awards for their superb food.. Penrith our local town is relatively unspoiled with a variety of independent shops and traders. It has an "old style” independent cinema too which is well worth a visit. The area is great for cycling and you can be underneath Blencathra before you know it on an afternoon or evening cycle ride. Also we have a couple of "open air lidos" nearby - summer only!

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