Dog Friendly Cottages in Penrith

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• James - Verified booking

  A very warm welcome greeted us on arrival.

  Tea & coffee making facilities were provided, as were half a dozen eggs laid by the hens which can be regularly seen in the woods around the back of the cottage. The hosts could not have been more helpful and the cottage is comfortable, quiet and cozy. All facilities were first-rate and we had the added bonus of the Tour of Britain (cycle race) passing right outside our front-door during our stay. The wi-fi is a little patchy at times, but perfectly serviceable if you're not expecting to stream 4k video etc - you are out in the middle of nowhere after all ! The local pub (Fetherstone Arms) in Kirkoswald serves excellent food and ale - we didn't get to try the Crown Inn across the road. There is a local shop in Kirkoswald for the basics and a well-stocked Co-op in nearby Lazonby which is a 30 min walk from Kirkoswald (with a few sizable but manageable hills to navigate). The woods situated in the grounds of the house are not accessible to guests but there are lots of lovely countryside walks that we enjoyed with our dog. The Lakes District and North Pennines are a short drive away, but even if you simply walk up to the top of the hill - the views are nothing short of sensational. Overall we would highly recommend a stay at the Coach House whether you want to explore the local scenery or just chill out and get some peace and quiet. We will certainly consider returning again next year. Finally - thanks to our hosts for such a pleasant stay.

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• Natalie - Verified booking

  First time ever using Sykes Cottages, booking was easy and lots of places to choose from.

  We decided to book 2 Mellfell View based on the location and the reviews. The cottage did not dissappoint. Perfect location, within close range to Penrith and not too far from Keswick. Loads of great walks and lakes on your doorstep. The cottage was spacious but had a lovely cosey feel. The essentials like towels, toilet rolls, kitchen utensils, bin bags etc were all provided. Clear instructions after booking and on arrival. We would definately book this cottage again and recomment it to others. If you need logs for the log fire, we bought a large bag for £20 from B&M in Penrith and kindling for £2.99. Great value. The can opener didn't work but we had a spare with us. I have made a note in the book in the cottage. The only other slight issue was the comfort of the large mattress. We both found this a little uncomfortable and could feel the springs. Perhaps a mattress topper could be considered. But this didn't spoil our holiday. We look forward to returning soon. Don't forget to take a visit to the Herdwick Inn, just behind the cottage a short walk across the field. Food is fabulous there and the landlord and staff are super helpful and pleasant. Thank you for a lovely holiday

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• Green Party - Verified booking

  My children and I stayed at the house a couple of times over the summer holidays and we would definitely stay again.

  The house was decorated and furnished to a very high standard. There was plenty of space for everyone, including a lovely big living kitchen/dining area as well as two other separate living rooms. The kitchen had everything we needed and the bedrooms were very roomy. The bathrooms were all very luxurious, with special mention for the en-suite to the master bedroom including its amazing giant bath and lovely steam room. There was good outside space to enjoy the weather and the kids enjoyed playing in the garden while the adults relaxed with a glass of wine. The location was excellent – nice and peaceful=but within walking distance of the little town centre (although the return walk was harder as the house is located at the top of a bank). The town centre itself has lots of little restaurants, bars, shops and supermarkets (including an M&S food). There was also a little park a short walk away with lovely views over the hills, which the children enjoyed. There are plenty of tourist attractions within a reasonable drive too, including Lowther Castle (which is also recommended) and Ullswater lake. All in all, I’d recommend this to others and already looking at dates for our next trip

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• Tanya - Verified booking

  Lovely little cottage, just right for the four of us.

  Well appointed, spotlessly clean when we arrived, nice and comfy beds and bedding. Has a nice little garden, which we would have enjoyed had it not rained all week! Really appreciated touches such as the extra towels left in the porch for the dog. We did go prepared, but with the weather so rough on days (plus she fell in a bog one day and needed a very thorough bath on the drive!), we would have struggled with what we took. Only suggestions I could make to improve it are that an os map would have been handy for planning walkies round the village, and an airer would have been really useful this week for getting soggy dog towels and coats dry! Otherwise, it was a lovely spot and we'd happily go again. Locally, we enjoyed the pencil museum and castlerigg stone circle in kewsick, lowther castle, pooley bridge and ullswater, and we can definitely recommend the Boot and Shoe for food in Greystoke. The Herdwick Inn in the village claimed it was closed on facebook, although it looked very much open when we drove past, so we ended up one village up.

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• Susan - Verified booking

  We really enjoyed our stay at your house.

  Everything was as described. The location is ideal for exploring the Lakes and mountains. The Cottage is lovely and ideal for both people and pets. The downstairs is well proportioned enabling us to erect our large dog crate that our two small dogs sleep in. Two sofas is great. We brought our own throws so that dogs did not scratch sofas as it is impossible to keep them off. Kitchen well equipped and garden perfect size. We loved novelty of a bath as we only have a shower at home so we both had a nice soak. We used log burner once for a treat too. There are nice walks around the village and views amazing. We will definitely book again. Only cons was that hubby kept bumping head on the light fitting on the side of room where sofas are because that ceiling is lower. He is 6 foot tall. Also; the kitchen cupboards on outside needed a wipe as finger marks from previous residents. Thank you!

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