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Quirky Cottage - Kemplay Foot

Ullswater (5 mls NE), Lake District
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Cosy cottage furnished to a high standard  with wood burner, and original features and beams
  • Lovely, enclosed garden, perfect for your dogs, or relaxing in the private hot tub
  • On the edge of the Lake District national Park with Ullswater Lake only 5 miles away
Overview
Property code: 87349

A traditional but contemporary-style cottage, with lots of quirky features, only 1 mile from the market town of Penrith and 3 miles from the Lake District. Lovely walks and pubs on your doorstep.

This wonderful property, situated in Penrith between the North Pennines and the Lake District, is perfect for you and your guests - including the four-legged ones! Sleeping four across two peaceful bedrooms and with space for up to two dogs, this holiday home is the ideal bolthole for couples or small families looking to get out and explore the countryside. Visit the stunning Aira Force waterfall (12 miles) and wander the family-friendly trails before heading back to the cosy cottage to unwind.

Whether you’re cooking up a storm in the kitchen or snuggling up in the lounge, everyone will find their place here. The stylish dining area is a great space to enjoy sociable meals, while stylish neutral decor and exposed beams in the lounge make it a cosy place to relax in; curl up on the sofa in front of the wood burner with a good book, or watch a box set on the Smart TV. Head up the stairs to a first-floor snug area with an armchair to sit and look out across the fields or move through to the bedrooms; hide away in the secret snug on the mezzanine level in the twin room and stargaze through the Velux window when night falls.

Head off for a ride on the Ullswater Steamers (13.5 miles), where you’re bound to see a host of wildlife among ancient woodland and fells. Jump on one of the family-friendly trails at Whinlatter Forest (22 miles) and learn about the wildlife or take a treetop adventure at Go Ape on site. Take a ride on the South Tynedale Railway (20 miles) through the beautiful South Tyne Valley and Pennine scenery or take a hike on the Pennine Way from the historic town of Alston (21.5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 2bathrooms – 1 wet room with rain shower and WC and 1 family bathroom with bath, handheld shower, and WC
  • Electric hob and oven, fridge with freezer compartment, slimline dishwasher, integrated washing machine, and microwave
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Private enclosed garden with seating
  • Private hot tub
  • Private parking for one car directly in front of the property
  • Secondary glazing fitted in December 2022
  • Shops, bars, and restaurants 1 mile, pub within 350 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week

Lyndsey Casson

This property is personally managed by Lyndsey.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Russell 5th April 2024

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Perfect for a family with teenagers. Really thoughtful welcome package. Ideal for activities anywhere in the Lake District. We even went to Edinburgh on the train one day!

Reviewed by Brad 25th March 2024

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Reviewed by Duncan 15th March 2024

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Hot tub lovely and hot - cottage nice and warm. . Convenient location for Penrith or two historical henges.

Reviewed by Janette 8th March 2024

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I did complete a feed back to them in the visitors book Pointing out it would be more practical to have a tumble dryer there rather than a freezer that no one is going to fill for a holiday so it wasnt used We left an item texted the mobile asking if they located it for us. No response. The area however is lovely the falls the caves the ferry the vRead moreiews with only a week no time to see everything Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 15th January 2024

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Property was lovely and clean, ideal for a couple or small family, good location on the edge of Penrith and the lake district so all were withing=n easy travel distance. We would look to book again at some point

Reviewed by Diane 30th December 2023

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Beautiful cottage tastefully decorated. Loved the fire warm and toasty. Although close to the main road the triple glazing kept out any noise. Very clean and lovely bed linen. Would definitely return. E

Reviewed by Jaime 22nd December 2023

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Fantastic people lovely clean comfy cottage Catherine was a fantastic helpfully person. Even though on main road never heard any noise at all it was so peaceful. Bob and his partner was amazing any problems they was round and dealt with it. Absoulty fantastic people. We stayed over Xmas and they gave us gifts for when we arrived for me my husband tRead morewo children and even the two dogs. Will be coming back here again in the summer. Highly reccomed 10/10 thank you for making our Christmas special Hide

Reviewed by Roger 24th November 2023

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Cottage was quirky just as described and we had a great time.

Reviewed by Shelby 7th November 2023

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Had a wonderful stay. We had a cosy stay would highly recommend booking this cosy cottage. The hot tub was a super addition to the stay and what a way to relax after a hike. The bed is super comfy and considering how old the property is, the place was warm the whole time. It was the perfect stay for our birthdays.

Reviewed by Keith 5th November 2023

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Reviewed by Sara 27th October 2023

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Lovely property , great character features as well as being modern with its facilities Ideally located to visit local attractions as well as going into Penrith town

Reviewed by James 15th September 2023

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Lovely comfortable cottage, loved the view drinking coffee in the garden, very relaxing, lovely neighbour.

Reviewed by Eric roy 8th September 2023

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Cottage is beautiful, has every home comfort you need. Beds were comfortable and rooms spacious. Had a really lovely holiday and you are central to everything, only downside for us really was lack of privacy out back and its location on the A6. I knew when booking it was on the road but didnt realise it would be so busy and there are red lights rigRead moreht outside with cars etc stopping and looking in so i would recommend having blinds fitted in front rooms. But overall we had an enjoyabke stay Hide

Reviewed by Laura 1st September 2023

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Lovely well equipped cottage. Clean and comfortable. Very busy road which we were aware of from earlier comments but the secondary glazing makes a massive difference. Nice view out the back and great location. Pooley Bridge is a lovely place to visit. Aira Force waterfalls great day out.

Reviewed by Kelly 14th July 2023

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Great to have all the little extra touches at the cottage which were very thoughtful

Reviewed by Catriona 3rd July 2023

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Lovely cottage in a central location with easy access to the Lakes. Had everything you could want and was decorated to a high standard. The boys loved the den/reading nook and was perfect for our family break with our two wee dogs.

Reviewed by Hayley 5th June 2023

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Beautiful place and done out so lovely. Definitely recommend staying

Reviewed by Fiona 30th May 2023

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Excellent holiday in this lovely cottage - well maintained, lovely decor. Great links to Pooley Bridge and Penrith, loads to see and do around the area. Parking is a little tricky as the space on the pavement directly in front of the cottage, immediately off the main road.

Reviewed by Claire 12th May 2023

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A beautifully renovated cottage which is very comfortable & has everything you need. Lots of little touches & attention to detail making it a home from home. The windows are great at keeping the noise levels down & the garden is perfect for our 4 legged family members.

Reviewed by Rebecca 28th April 2023

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The cottage has everything you could possibly need. Really comfy beds, beautifully furnished and lovely views in the garden. I was a little nervous of the busy road with our 6month old daughter sleeping, but she was fine, the windows are fully glazed to stop the noise. Great location to get about, highly recommend Lowther Castle

Reviewed by Keri 26th February 2023

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Lovely cottage, really good standard. Lovely neighbour to the left. Comfy beds, slept lovely. Better than expected. Noise wasnt as bad as expected from the road. Good location to many brilliant areas of the lakes

Reviewed by Alison 18th November 2022

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Fabulous cottage with everything little detail thought of for our stay. The only minor complain would be the traffic noise.

Reviewed by Emma 11th November 2022

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We all had a lovely stay at the cottage. Nice, clean and cosy. We did have issues with the hob - not the easiest to work out. Also, the main road is right outside. It didnt put us off as we switched off from the traffic noise, but it can wake you up in morning. There are local pubs close by not the best. Overall, its a lovely cottage, clean, close Read moreto the lakes and would recommend Hide

Reviewed by Natalie 4th November 2022

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Reviewed by Sue 28th October 2022

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What a beautiful cottage this is. I was there for a week with my kids and dogs and we had a wonderful time. We didn't want to leave. We enjoyed the open stove which was beautiful and we got the first supply of logs which was really appreciate it. We were surprised to see a whole bottle of prosecco in the kitchen too as a welcome gift as well as a dRead moreoggy bag. We were supplied with towels too and the house was very clean and enjoyed our sleep in the comfy mattresses. Thanks so much for everything. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 9th September 2022

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Lovely cottage. Very comfortable and clean. All appliances needed provided. Traffic noise didn't worry us, the double glazed windows downstairs kept the noise down and the heat in, and we got used to traffic when upstairs. Great location for getting about sight seeing and plenty of choices for eating out. Perfect for morning walk along the river wiRead moreth our dog, she made lots of friends each walk. Cottage very dog friendly. People friendly and helpful, especially theneighbour. Would stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 26th August 2022

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Beautiful cottage Clean and well equipped Nothing you could possibly want for Very peaceful and relaxing which was exactly what I was looking for Would not hesitate to recommend or return to

Reviewed by Rowena 5th August 2022

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A great base for the Lakes, no question. But I wouldn't have booked if I'd known it was on the A6. And I also feel that the photos are a bit deceptive in terms of the amount of space overall. Other guests have been very pleased so I'm sorry to be less so but this didn't quite live up to expectations.

Reviewed by Fiona 29th July 2022

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This is an incredibly beautiful and comfortable cottage, but perhaps not for anyone whose priorities are quiet and privacy. We were out walking every day and the location gave us great access to the northern Lakes so the busy road didnt overly bother us.

Reviewed by Lorraine 2nd July 2022

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Quirky cottage was beautifully presented and had nearly everything you could possibly need. It was our first family holiday with Indy (our dog) and we had an absolutely fabulous time. The local field by the river was amazing for our morning and evening walks with Indy enjoying a paddle in the river. The doggy towel was a nice touch and came in veryRead more handle to dry off his wet paws. It is a shame that the cottage is located on such a busy road, which is very noisy in the morning. Hide

Reviewed by Raymond 17th June 2022

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A lovely, well decorated property. A good base to see the local attractions. It's probably not suitable for very young children, those who are infirm or light sleepers. The cottage, as the name suggests, is quirky and the stairs might be tricky for some. The main road is noisy and and creates privacy issues.

Reviewed by Mark 29th May 2022

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A fabulous place to stay. Has everything we needed. 10/10. We will be back. Thank you!

Reviewed by Alan 13th May 2022

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Excellent restoration of old cottage with furnishings to match. Within easy reach of northern Lake District and enjoyed some great walks. The cottage is on a main road but we felt that we got used to the traffic noise and it didnt bother us after a day. Same for the air conditioning.

Reviewed by Gemma 6th May 2022

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Excellent cottage, very high standard and attention to detail is amazing.

Reviewed by Carl 29th April 2022

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Whilst the cottage is very nice inside , unfortunately the location is not. The property is located on a busy main road and there is constant traffic noise. I would not have booked had I been aware of this . This coupled with the loud fan noise at 3am in the morning and lack of heating as the radiators are behind the long curtains meant we stayed 1Read more night and left . If looking for a peaceful time away I am sorry to say this is not the place unless you have ear plugs. Hide

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