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Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, and stainless steel appliances including a toaster, kettle, and blender.
A stone building with a wooden staircase leading to a door.
A living room with two light blue sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with a window and curtains.
A bunk bed room with a nightstand and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ullswater
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Glenridding Sailing Centre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Place Fell
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District

Stoney Steps is a well appointed for a comfortable stay in the beautiful Lake District. Set in the grounds of the Inn on the Lake in Glenridding, ideal for Hill and Watersports or just chilling out.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number Vrbo 11740314
Property # 11740314
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Penrith

Penrith is home to this apartment. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Lake Windermere. Travelling with kids? Consider Glenridding Sailing Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre.
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Penrith, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Ullswater - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Glenridding Sailing Centre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Place Fell - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Lake Windermere - 41 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Lodore Falls - 56 min drive - 43.9 km

Getting around

  • Staveley Station - 21 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Yan - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Royal at Dockray - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aira Force Nt Tea Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Traveller's Rest Inn - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Stoney Steps, a spacious apartment in the heart of the English Lake District located?

This family-friendly Penrith apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Glenridding Sailing Centre and Ullswater. Place Fell and Aira Force are also within 3 miles (5 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. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice place in a perfect location on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Thank You Ellie, Please come again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little property for exploring the lakes, super clean and the host is incredibly helpful. Perfect for pubs, and local shops everything is incredibly close. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your positive review, please do come again, and/or reccomend us to your friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant host. You will be very happy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your positive review, please do come again, and/or reccomend us to your friends.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from host. Beautiful accommodation with everything you need and in a lovely setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your kind comments Abbie. We hope you will visiy again. Best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable flat. Perfect location. Warm and cosy. Everything we needed. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
TGhank you Kay=ty, please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and cozy apartment perfectly placed for exploring the hills and the lake. Comfy beds and well equipped kitchen. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Oct, 2025
Thank you Jill, So pleased you enjoyed your stay, do come again Best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing location, smart apartment

Arrangements worked well, the owner was very helpful, and the apartment was well-equipped - and at least as good as described. The adjacent hotel and its garden was a great benefit. And the scenery and walks that are possible from the door are amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
Hi Hugh, Thank you for your positive and warm review. We are delighted that you had a great stay and hope you will visit us again sometime soon. We welcome all feedback whether positive or constructive as we are always trying to improve our geuests experience. Many thanks The Thompson Brothers, Paul, Mark, John and Peter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Emma D

Lovely flat in hotel grounds right next to Ullswater lake. Very comfortable and had everything we needed. Perfect location with shop and pub a couple of minutes walk from hotel grounds although there are places to eat and drink on site. Great host, would definitely return ahain
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Apologies for the very slow responce. PLease do come again. Best wishes Paul
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment, everything you might need and more! Quiet,dark bedrooms, well equipped kitchen, space to eat, stunning scenery, easy reach of Penrith and some amazing places to visit, I could go on and on. We stayed during a family wedding at Inn on the lake, and the apartment is in the grounds, opposite the reception bar. The only thing I could say to bring it down slightly for some people would be the entrance steps, not a problem for us and were well lit and clear. Couldn't have asked for more. Simply beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just perfect!

Not only is Glenridding a wonderful place in Lake District and an absolute recommendation, but to have this great apartment as a "home base" made our vacation perfect!Stoney Steps is a clean and very well equipped accommodation from where you can do lots of activities!Everything was perfect! Thank you very much, Mr. Paul Thompson, also for the contact, we had beforehand.Kind regards and hopefully till a next time!Carolien & Florian from the Netherlands
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2025
Hi Florian, Thank you for your positive and warm review. We are delighted that you had a great stay and hope you will visit us again sometime soon. We welcome all feedback whether positive or constructive as we are always trying to improve our geuests experience. Many tanks The Thompson Brothers, Paul, Mark, John and Peter.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous stay at UllswaterWe had family staying in the Hotel as we were all at a family wedding. We enjoyed our stay here which was value for Money when you look at the hotel prices, everything about our stay was perfect, we couldn’t fault anything and we were a family of 5 with a baby, so not the easiest to accommodate, we will be looking to stay again if we’re ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your positive review, please do come again, and/or reccommend us to your friends.

About the host

Hosted by Paul Thompson

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Stoney Steps has been owned by my family for over 45 years. We love the place, the village of Glenridding and the Lake and Hills surrounding it. The apartment has been perfect for our family holidays

Why they chose this property

We are all keen walkers and enjoy watersports of sailing, canoeing and S.U.Ping. Ullswater is unrivalled in providing the perfect place for Action, Adventure and relaxing.

What makes this property unique

Being in the grounds of The Inn on the Lake means that you are perectly placed in the centre of the village with all it has to offer. The staff and management at the hotel are super friendly

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English

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