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

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A wooden double door with a frosted glass panel, a metal handle, and a small shelf with decorative items.
Living area
A staircase leading to a landing with a view of a room with a radiator and a window.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A balcony with a table and chairs, a stone wall, and a wooden bench.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

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, Eden Valley
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Penrith Leisure Centre, or check out an event or a game at Eden Rock. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling 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
  • Eden Valley - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Rheged - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Ullswater - 16 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 15 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 110 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Pot Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dockray Hall - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Agricultural Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Favilla by Smoke & Steel - ‬11 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 24 Oct 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 27 Nov 2026 start from £372, 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 Village cottage on the fringe of Lake District. Nearby Michelin pub/bistro.?

On-site 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.?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay here. The cottage was immaculate, well equipped and very peaceful. Host's were on hand if we needed them but luckily we didn't have any issues. Perfect location to explore the lakes from. We had a lovely meal in the Dog and Gun literally a minutes walk from the cottage. Booking would be needed as very busy. Would certainly book this property again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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 1 Aug 2024
Robyn and Nicholas were great guests. Very responsive with our communications. We would certainly host them again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 18 Sept 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay at Sandra and James’ cottage and couldn’t have asked for better hosts. They were incredibly welcoming, friendly, and always happy to help, providing great recommendations for places to visit and making sure we had everything we needed.The cottage was exactly as advertised—spotlessly clean, spacious, comfortable, and fully equipped for a relaxing stay. The peaceful, quiet location made it the perfect place to unwind.A special thank you to Sandra and James for kindly lending me a beach towel after I forgot mine. It was such a thoughtful gesture and really showed their generosity and hospitality.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and if we return to the Lake District, we will definitely be booking this cottage again. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 2 Nov 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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 18 Apr 2023
Andrew has a Jesus been the perfect guest. We would certainly enjoy hosting him again in the future
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 25 Mar 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 24 Aug 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 2 Aug 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely wonderful holiday! The cottage was a home away from home, in the very picturesque and quiet town of Skelton. Sandra was the perfect host, and we most definitely appreciated the very quick response to any query we had! The location was perfect for our visit to this less-touristy part of the Lake District…and we were not disappointed! It was the quickest and one the most enjoyable holidays we had on our many staycations. In fact, we could easily have stayed longer, as there is so much to see and do in this beautiful part of the country. As for dining, the highly recommended Michelin Starred restaurant, Dog and Gun Inn (which is a 5-minute walk away from the cottage) is amazing! One of the best meals we had in the UK! Although The Dog and Gun Inn is the only walking-distanced place to eat, and it is not open on Monday and Tuesday, we were able to find two other nice places: The Sun Inn and the Calthwaite Hall Restaurant and Bar. Both of which are about a 10-minute or so drive from the cottage. So, would we go back? Definitely!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 26 Sept 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 7 Oct 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 review

8/10 Good

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 6 Nov 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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
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