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Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views

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A rural landscape with rolling hills, a stone wall, and a modern building with large windows.
A spacious living room with a red sofa, a black armchair, a patterned rug, and a wooden staircase.
Kitchen
A stone building with a black door and two small windows.
A wooden desk with decorative items, framed artworks, and string lights.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Yorkshire Dales National Park
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, Yorkshire Dales National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lowther Castle and Gardens
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views

Are you longing for a break somewhere different and peaceful, somewhere situated in gorgeous countryside? The Gatehouse at Kelleth Old Hall could be your answer - a luxurious and highly original getaway for two - with lots of space, a grand piano, books, books, more books and all kinds of architectural features you are unlikely to find anywhere else. And once you have taken in the comfort, space and character of the Gatehouse, you can step outside the door and find yourself in the middle of the Howgills, at the foot of the appropriately-named Eden Valley. The landscape is green and bronze, alive with wild flowers, and you can cycle or walk for miles without seeing a soul.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8118869
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

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Lesley Rowe are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Eden Valley Railway. Appleby Leisure Centre and Brigflatts Meeting House are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and cycling in the area.
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Penrith, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 25 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Whinfell Forest - 35 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Ullswater - 36 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Lake Windermere - 40 min drive - 45.9 km

Getting around

  • Kirkby Stephen Station - 12 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The King's Head - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Cross Keys Temperance Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Three Greyhounds - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Barnaby Rudge Tavern - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park, Smardale Gill National Nature Reserve and Tebay Park. Eden Valley is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Fairbairn

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Writer, mother, former dressage rider, interested in politics, the arts, journalism, books, people, music, antiques, ideas. Co-founder of the Lake District Book Festival, coming to Cartmel Racecourse in 2026.

Why they chose this property

I am pretty sure you will not find anything like The Gatehouse very easily. It is 100% idiosyncratic. When I came to do it up, I wanted to get away from the formulaic pattern of decor followed by holiday lets up and down the country. I think that if you are going on holiday, you want to find something different from what you have at home. You want to be refreshed and amused and inspired. Amusement at the Gatehouse may come from some of the design quirks inside. Inspiration and refreshment will come from the views and the landscape around.

The Gatehouse sits facing south over the Howgills. If you know the M6, you will recognise these wonderful doughy hills that Wainwright described as 'sleeping elephants' which mark a watershed between south and north Cumbria. Here we are, among the elephants, in a location both remote and accessible. In rain or shine, our views are always stunning.

What makes this property unique

The Gatehouse is designed principally for two - which means huge amounts of space and a real feeling of romance. The house is two-storey, the main living area largely open to the roof with a first-floor gallery at one end and a bathroom at the other. There are hundreds of books, a grand piano, a reclaimed Georgian staircase, a wall covered in corrugated tin, a woodburning stove decorated with winter moose scenes, some contemporary paintings, fully-equipped kitchen. The feel is New York loft meets London studio - all in the heart of some of the country's most dramatic and unspoilt scenery.

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