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Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.

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A wooden pier with picnic tables and benches, overlooking a body of water and hills.
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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, a vase of tulips, and a window with a view of trees.
A stone house with a wooden gate, a stone wall, and a sign reading "SMITHY HOUSE".
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, a bathtub, and a wooden headboard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Onsite parking available
    Convenient and secure on-site parking, a rare amenity in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Eden Valley

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, Eden Valley
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dalemain
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Rheged
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

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 and in the mountains. Dalemain Country Park and Dalemain are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Penrith Leisure Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Penrith, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Eden Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dalemain Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Dalemain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rheged - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ullswater - 10 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 8 min drive
  • Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 102 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Arturo Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Beck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fell Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds. located?

This family-friendly Penrith cottage is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Eden Valley and Dalemain Country Park. Dalemain and Rheged are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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
Quaint property in small village of Stainton. We stayed for nearly a month!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming, clean, well-equipped & superb location for getting between lakes/waters & towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2026
Hi Jonny, pleased you enjoyed your stay at Smithyhouse.I hope you book again with us in the future. Regards Colin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cottage situated in a peaceful village with friendly locals and a couple of nice bars and restaurants in the village.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage for a family of 4, all amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Hi Simon, pleased you enjoyed your stay at Smithyhouse, thanks for the 5 star review. Colin and Dela Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, well equipped with everything you could need. Perfect village location with local walks too.Host very helpful and we were kept very well informed with arrival information.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan, 2026
Hi Eloise, I’m pleased you really enjoyed your stay at Smithyhouse. We are very lucky that we also use the house which is in a beautiful area. Regards Colin and Dame Dela Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location, great cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr, 2020
Thanks Michael for the 5 star review. We hope you book again in the future. Regards Dela and Colin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable short break

Excellent cottage, comfortable, clean and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2025
Thanks for your 5 star review we are delighted you enjoyed your stay at Smithyhouse. Regards Dela and Colin Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic stay

Gorgeous property, location is great for lakes and the pub in the village does great food and drinks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely area and stay.

Warm, cosy, clean and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very well equipped cottage in good location

It was very convenient and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property

Wonderful house in great location. Delighted with our stay and owners very helpful. Lovely village setting and Brantwood Hotel locally is perfect for food and drinks. Would highly recommend a stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could possibly want. Great location and a short walk to two great pubs. We loved the Kings Arms with its fantastic food and atmosphere. The cottage is very well appointed and is perfect for a weekend away or as a base to explore the fells. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2025
Hi Maria, thanks for your great comments, we are really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope you can book again in the future. Kind regards Dame Dela and Colin Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend in the Lakes

Great cottage, clean and very well equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Nice village with a good restaurant and easy access to all the surrounding areas we wanted to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stay

Great area and good host - house was very pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Year Stay

Great few days away over Xmas and new year. The cottage was cosy and it was in an excellent location.Communication was great with ColinOverall 5*
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan, 2025
Hi Rob, thanks for the 5 star review. We are pleased you had a great stay at New Year. I hope you you can book again in the future. Regards Colin Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great few days at the house. It was a short drive from lots of the main lake district sites and really close to Rheged which was definitely worth a visit. The house was clean, spacious and well appointed. We made good use of the wood burner. We had a really nice meal at the local pub one evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2025
Thanks for the 5 star review Ewan. Pleased you enjoyed your stay.The house is very comfortable and in a great position to see the delights of the Lake District. Colin and Dela Smith
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely cottage would definitely stay again

Enjoyed 4 nights over Xmas Only issue TV is too small for room Limited channels over Xmas period Beautiful relaxing stay Everything you need and more Excellent communication with Owners Friendly village
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I very relaxing week

Lovely property with very helpful owners and excellent communication. A good base to explore The lakes. A nice friendly pub and a hotel very close by to walk for good food.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2021
Hi Alistair, thank you for your brilliant review. Hope you book again in the future. Colin and Dela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage in a great location

A great stay. The cottage is comfortable and very well equipped. From comfortable beds to everything you could need in the kitchen. Communication with the owner was clear, helpful and timely and check in couldn’t have been easier. And it’s a great location as a base in the Lakes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thanks for the lovely comments and were pleased you had a comfortable and great stay. Kind regards Dela and Colin Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Smithy House

Unique cottage in stunning village location. Relaxing summer holiday for the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2022
Hi Joanna, pleased you enjoyed your stay at Smithyhouse.Yes, Stainton is a lovely village close to all you need. Regards Dela and Colin
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage

Cottage is well equipped and comfortable. The location is good. Close to Ullswater and Penrith. Pub in village has great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2024
Hi Peter, thanks for the review, hope you book again at some point. Regards Colin Smith
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Brilliant location

Lovely little place, a great base for exploring the Lakes. Good to have a downstairs bedroom for older family members. Kitchen well equipped with all you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Holiday!

Beautiful area and wonderful home. The host was fantastic, helping us with the area and answering any questions we had. We will be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2023
Hi Lisa, pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you can find time to book again in the near future. Colin and Dela
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at Smithys House. We felt right at home a very cozy charming spacious home. Mr. Smith was very, very friendly and helpful, whatever we wanted to know about the area the Lake District nice restaurants, we felt very comfortable and will definitely willcome back very soon. Thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very comfortable, the inventory and fittings are of a high standard and it has a pleasant “homely” feel.It was ideally situated in the attractive village of Stainton; quiet, private and with a safely enclosed small garden.We would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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