Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

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A stone cottage with a sloped roof, a wooden door, and a gravel driveway.
A sign for 'Flaska House' and 'Erikas Cottage' on a tree by a rural road.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and a large window with curtains.
A living room with a television, sofa, and coffee table.
A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread and two pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Troutbeck, England
  • Place, Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Penrith

Penrith is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lodore Falls. Rookin House Activity Centre and Keswick Leisure Pool & Fitness Centre are also worth visiting.
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Troutbeck, England

What's nearby

  • Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Keswick Climbing Wall - 14 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Eden Valley - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Castlerigg Stone Circle - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Ullswater - 15 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 14 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crag Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Horse and Farrier Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Troutbeck Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Threlkeld Coffee Shop - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Aira Force Nt Tea Room - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District on 8 Nov 2026 start from £331, 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 at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District located?

Situated in Penrith, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Rookin House Activity Centre and within 6 miles (10 km) of Blencathra and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum. Gowbarrow Fall and Aira Force are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 161 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay. The location was very quiet and the view was amazing. This was our second time staying there and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic private location, really nice cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed my 2nd visit to erikas cottage,the whole cottage was clean and tidy,getting in touch with the owner peter was easy,but the main thing for me is the peace and quiet,and the great view,and seeing the red squirels was brilliant will be booking another visit next year
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location with amazing views. Owner responded very promptly when needed.Very comfortable and clean. Hoping to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property for it's fantastic location and proximity to loads of scenic walks.It's important to be dog friendly and the garden and adjoining wood are perfect as you are immersed by nature and it's so peaceful.Local pubs and a great farm shop nearby all add to the experience.The cottage is well equipped and cosy.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views from this very comfortable, clean, well equipped, peaceful property. A great location for exploring the Northern Lakes and getting down to the central Lakes. We highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was very well laid out with stunning scenic views. Very peaceful and quiet plenty wildlife to see.One negative was the cushions on the sofa were covered in dogs hairs not a good point if you don't have dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thank you for the feedback and I'm very sorry about the dog hairs, the cleaners are normally very thorough but I will point this out to them. Otherwise I hope you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Take some bird food with you you won’t be disappointed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was very clean, pet friendly. The scenery was beautiful. I would definitely recommend the cottage. My particular health needs were also taken into consideration.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing mountain views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, well appointed cottage in The Lake District. Spectacular view and easy access to the Motorway, Penrith and Keswick. A perfect spot with possible pheasant sightings! Highly recommend a stay at Pete and Debbie's Erika's Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is ideally located to explore Keswick and surrounding area. For the two of us plus a dog the outdoor space is always important and the garden is perfect and enclosed.The cottage really has everything you need plus an amazing farm shop nearby. Local pub in Threlkeld is handy for meals.Personally though it is the view onto the hills which is just stunning and easy access to some great walks which sells it for me. Beside the cottage is a small wood so whichever window you look out of nature is all around and this is why we will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable cottage perfectly located. Quiet and rural feeling yet accessible to Keswick. Ideal for walking the fells and also mooching the shops and restaurants in Keswick, Basecamp etc. The cottage was cosy and well equipped, perfect to come back to after a day out exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage had everything I needed and more, it was a very comfortable stay. The views of blencathra were stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage warm clean and tidy , Fantastic views great location for exploring
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, nestled in peace and quiet, its our 3rd stay and we enjoy coming here, the hosts are lovely, and there's plenty to do with a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
All very clean. Excellent kitchen. Views fabulous. Great responsive heating system. Please have a shaving mirror and light over the existing bathroom mirror
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, all cleaning products provided, very comfortable bed . Heating first class and shower was great. View was AMAZING. Park to the side of the cottage to avoid bird poop
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, idea base for walking in the Lakes. We stayed in February, with snow on the ground. The view of Blencathra is stunning and the heating in the cottage made us feel very cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay in the cottage , the place is lovely , you have all the facilities what you need when staying for a few days , even down to washing machine ( which we have never had to use ) .There is plenty of information in the drawer in the coffee table about different walks and places near to visit.There’s also a lovely big garden to sit out if weather is fine and it’s all enclosed so no pets can get out, if you decide to take your dogs.There’s also host is always only a message away if you have any problems and he gets back to you pretty quickly which is good, even on a Sunday.We had an issue with Netflix on the Sunday , as it was fine on the Saturday , unfortunately we couldn’t get it working but he did say he could send someone out on the Monday , which we didn’t bother as we were out all day and was leaving early Tues morning.The only thing I will say is that this time the cleaner only left 1 and 1/2 toilet rolls for 3 days, which wasn’t enough and there’s no shops locally so you will need to drive if you want a shop and when we stripped the bed on the morning we were leaving there were a few big stains on the mattress which weren’t there last year, it did have a protector on so wouldn’t of seen it if we didn’t strip the bed.But overall we like it because it’s quiet, clean and spacious and near to a lot of things to do round the lakes.We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2026
Dear guests - I'm glad you enjoyed your second stay at the cottage and will pass on the comments regarding the toilet rolls and mattress to our cleaner. The issue with Netflix has now been resolved, which just required household confirmation.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for a short, quiet break to enjoy the beautiful Lake District with a number of walks from Threlkeld and around Ullswater.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property for a good relaxing break with fantastic mountain views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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