Guests say
Castlegate in Penrith is a spacious, well-equipped cottage praised for its central location, making it ideal for exploring the town and the Lake District. Guests consistently highlight its cleanliness, comfort, and excellent value for money. The property is especially convenient for train travellers and those seeking easy access to shops, restaurants, and local attractions. While parking can be challenging and some minor maintenance issues were noted, the overall experience is highly positive, with many guests returning for repeat stays.
Most guests found the property spotless and well-presented, though a few mentioned minor cleaning oversights such as dirty dishes and insufficient cleaning in some areas. Overall, cleanliness is a strong point.
The location is frequently described as perfect, central, and convenient for both the town centre and transport links. Proximity to shops, restaurants, and the Lake District is a major highlight.
Guests appreciated the spaciousness, comfortable furnishings, and homely feel. Some noted minor noise from the road and a lumpy bed, but overall comfort levels are high.
The cottage is well-equipped with a good kitchen, multiple bathrooms, and ample space. A few guests mentioned maintenance issues such as a broken floorboard, slow-draining shower, and occasional lack of toiletries, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
This traditional town house in the heart of Penrith has a very modern feel inside with a very high standard of finish..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Enclosed patio garden with sitting-out area and BBQ. On road parking; public car park. No smoking. Please note: Couples and family bookings only. There are 2 steps in the garden.. Castlegate is a modern mid-terraced house completely refurbished in 2020. From the large open plan living/dining room, to the modern kitchen, three comfortable bedrooms and modern bathroom upstairs, this really is a lovely home from which to enjoy your holiday. Set on the fringes of the market town of Penrith, you could not be better placed to enjoy the Lake District at its best with every kind of outdoor activity on hand, the stunning Eden Valley, and even over the border into Scotland. Ullswater is a mere 10 minute drive away where you can enjoy sailing, canoeing or just take a leisurely launch trip taking in the magnificent scenery. Right in the heart of the Lake District, a 20 minute drive will take you to the bustling market town of Keswick nestled between Skiddaw and beautiful Derwentwater. Stroll through the town with its many little shops, cafés and restaurants or take a gentle walk by the shores of Derwentwater. Of course walking in the fells is a major draw to Keswick. For a more relaxed day drive into the stunning Eden Valley with its lush green countryside and traditional towns and villages, and a must is a trip on the Settle to Carlisle railway line which runs through the Eden Valley. Best of all return to Eden Cottage, park the car and just cross the road to the local pub serving fabulous food.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
A security deposit of £100 is required at this property. This will be collected automatically 7 days prior to arrival and refunded (unless a damage claim is received) 7 days after the end of your stay. Please note that your refunded security deposit will take 3-5 days to appear in your account. For your convenience, we’ll take this payment from the last card used to make payment to us. If you would prefer to use a different method of payment, please let us know before the security deposit is due.
Reviews (25)
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David Flann
A fantastic property in a fantastic town. Great base to access the surrounding area. Very comfortable, clean and welcoming.Would definitely be happy to stay here again.
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent base for Kendall Calling weekend. Had everything we needed but no toiletries and only 1 toilet roll. Bed over archway….bed a bit lumpy and noisy, not a complaint just feedback for future guests.Everything else perfect.
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Jessie
Lovely stay in Penrith for my 30th birthday. The cottage was clean and had plenty of space for 5 adults. Really accesible to lots of the nice walks we wanted to do, and also close to lots of pubs and restaurants so we didnt have to drive anywhere in the evening. It was a really hot weekend and the downstairs stayed nice and cool with no need for fans. Only slight isue was the parking availability, but there was some free parking further up the street. Just a bit hit and mis about getting a space. However, regardles of this, the cottage was great value for money over a bank holiday weekend. Id definitely come back again. Thank you!