Oak-beamed cottage. Pet welcome. Village shop, pub. Summer heated outdoor pool.

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Lounge fireplace. Freestanding electric fire can be removed for open log fire

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8.8

Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Greystoke, ENG

Dalemain7 min drive
Ullswater7 min drive
Lowther Castle and Gardens20 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)110 min drive

Foxglove cottage is ideally situated in the village, very close to the shop/post office and the excellent "Boot and Shoe...

Andrew C.

Aug 5, 2022

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This could be your special holiday, or perhaps honeymoon! For a character cottage built in 1753, oak beams, open fire [winter] or heated outdoor swimming pool nearby [summer] with wonderful countryside to explore - on national cycle route 71 if you're feeling energetic - and excellent local pub and village shop. What are you waiting for?

A charming traditional 18th century oak-beamed Lake District holiday cottage that offers superior self-catering accommodation for up to four people. Children age 7 years+ and dogs are welcome.

The cottage is situated in the non-tourist Lake District village of Greystoke, which has a castle (closed to public) but large parkland grounds are open for walking; racing stables; heated outdoor swimming pool; post office-cum-general store and a telephone kiosk. The cottage has free wifi access. Private garden [secure for dog[s]; patio and garden furniture. Lockable garage plus a car port. On national cycle route 71. Electric car point two mins walk away.

This self-catering cottage, which welcomes pets, is in an ideal location with easy access to Penrith, Keswick and all Lakes and Fells. With local pubs providing excellent food, this Lake District holiday cottage is available all year for rentals, and short breaks, including weekend getaways. Please note, short breaks are not usually available during Easter and Christmas holidays. However, please make an enquiry and we will do our best to accommodate you. Perfect for restful cottage holidays but also suitable for the more active Lake District holidays of walking, cycling, swimming, sailing, golf, pony trekking or general sightseeing.

An open log fire plus electric fires, plus overnight storage heaters.
Pets welcome - there is a £20 supplement per dog per week/short break
Short breaks are £125 per night - MINIMUM 3 NIGHT STAY
Free wifi
Fridge
Microwave
Electric cooker
Colour TV with iPlayer, ITV Hub and You Tube.
Radio
Beds made up and ready for your arrival, plus the provision of one bath towel and one hand towel per person - all included in price
All heating and hot water costs included in price
Log fire
No meters
Private garden with garden furniture
Parking for two cars [one lockable garage and one car port]
Two bedrooms: one with a double bed, one with two singles
Children aged 7 years and over
Welcome pack

Holiday rental periods normally start on a Saturday at 2 pm but whenever possible arrangements are made to suit individual requirements for your holiday or weekend break.

Non-smokers only.

Property manager

Owner

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children aged 7 years and over

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Dogs allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Children aged 7 years+ welcome. There is a supplement of £15 per dog per week/short break. State number of dogs [maximum of 3] when making booking.

If you accidentally break something whilst staying at the cottage PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I want to maintain high standards.

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Hutton in the Forest and Dalemain Country Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Derwentwater. Rookin House Activity Centre and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and mountain climbing.

Greystoke, ENG

What's nearby

Hutton in the Forest - 5 min drive
Dalemain - 7 min drive
Ullswater - 7 min drive
Penrith Castle - 9 min drive
Lowther Castle and Gardens - 20 min drive

Getting around

Penrith Station - 15 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Rheged Centre - 6 min drive
Boot & Shoe - 2 min walk
Subway - 7 min drive
Sun Inn - 8 min drive
Crown Inn - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Oak-beamed cottage. Pet welcome. Village shop, pub. Summer heated outdoor pool. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Oak-beamed cottage. Pet welcome. Village shop, pub. Summer heated outdoor pool. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Oak-beamed cottage. Pet welcome. Village shop, pub. Summer heated outdoor pool. ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oak-beamed cottage. Pet welcome. Village shop, pub. Summer heated outdoor pool. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Oak-beamed cottage. Pet welcome. Village shop, pub. Summer heated outdoor pool. located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hutton in the Forest, Ullswater and Rheged. Dalemain Country Park and Crafty Monkeys are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.8

Excellent

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Amith

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Disliked: Amenities

I have been to Greystoke before and I have always loved the place. But this was my first time at this property. I had to work for the first couple days during our stay. The whole experience revolved around access to hot water. I was late to work because there was no hot water. We didn’t know at that time that hot water was timed to switch off at 6:30 and if one person had a shower, then others cannot. We are a family of four and after a day of trekking, hillwalking and climbing, we did not have access to proper hot shower or hot water. Our whole experience was ruined because of that. It was extremely frustrating. We learnt from someone else that previously guests have complained against this and it has never been resolved. I can’t understand why would someone on a holiday would get up and take a bath at 6:30? Then the neighbour came and helped us by allowing us to access “The Boost”, which was no access to guests!!! Not having access to hot water at this day and age in a rental property is extremely disappointing. It’s fine for a family of 2 but when you have kids it’s frustrating. House was clean. Parking is a bit of an issue but not a problem. There is no network inside the house and the wifi password was wrong but we managed to get the right one. It’s a cozy place and beds were comfortable. Due to problems with hot water, I would not go back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

5 Aug 2022

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

Family weekend break at Greystoke.

Foxglove cottage is ideally situated in the village, very close to the shop/post office and the excellent "Boot and Shoe" pub. The cottage was clean on arrival, maybe a little dated on the interior, but this adds to the charm. Beds were clean and comfy and the free wi- fi was a nice touch along with the freeview tv. Plenty of good walks and a lovely park and outdoor pool nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

11 Oct 2021

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

Lovely cottage.

Clean comfortable & cosy cottage in a lovely location. The village and neighbours were all very friendly and had 2 good meals at the pub. Plenty of useful local information and details for walks. We would love to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie C.

17 Oct 2020

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

Definitely book again

Realy enjoyed the friendliness of all in village the local pub handy and nice place to base for travelling the area Cottage homely and nice private garden and parking

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Robert T.

15 Sept 2020

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

Good location for getting about

Enjoyable clean and comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Owner

I have been making my cottage available to visitors in the Lake District for over 20 years and know how important it is to maintain very high standards. My attention to detail ensures that you will have an enjoyable and comfortable stay in Foxglove Cottage.

Walkers, cyclists, general holidaymakers [and their dogs] are very welcome.

Why they chose this property

Foxglove Cottage is oaked beamed and oozes character and charm. It was built in 1753 and the names of the original owners are carved in stone over the front door. It is meticulously maintained by a local gardener and cleaning agency.

The cottage is in an ideal location, being easily accessible to fells and Lakes [for great walks and amazing views], local towns and tourist centres.

In summer, the village has an outdoor, heated swimming pool [in Church Road].

An ideal stop for cyclists on the National Route 71.

There is a car port and a lockable garage. The garden is secure for dogs.

Nearby there are great local pubs which serve excellent food. One of them is just a few minutes walk away.
Caring dog owners are welcome.

What makes this property unique

If you're looking for something special, something different, you will find it at Foxglove Cottage. It was built in 1753 and the names of the original owners are carved in stone over the front door. The walls of the cottage are very thick [warm in winter and cool in summer].

In summer you can enjoy a cool drink in the private garden, or on the patio, and in winter you can enjoy the magic of an open log fire in the warmth of the oak-beamed cottage.