Guests say
Kidsty Cottage is a well-received holiday rental in Penrith, praised for its comfort, ideal location for exploring the Lake District, and well-equipped nature. Guests appreciate the cosy wood burner, comfortable bed, and the convenience of local amenities. While some guests noted issues with Wi-Fi and maintenance, the overall sentiment is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and tidy upon arrival, contributing to a pleasant stay. However, a few guests reported cleanliness issues, such as dirty kitchen appliances and a lack of thoroughness in certain areas. These instances seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.
The cottage's location is highly regarded for its proximity to local walks, pubs, and shops, as well as being a great base for exploring the Lake District. Some guests felt the area was a bit remote, requiring a car for travel, but overall the location was seen as a positive aspect.
Guests frequently complimented the comfort of the cottage, mentioning the cosy wood burner, comfortable bed, and sofas. A few guests suggested improvements such as additional seating lamps for ambiance and mentioned the firmness of the bed as a personal preference.
Facilities at Kidsty Cottage are generally well-received, with a fully stocked kitchen and good amenities. Criticisms include the small shower room, lack of Wi-Fi, and some appliances needing updates. The wood burner was a highlight, though some guests noted a lack of supplies for its use.
While some guests mentioned thoughtful touches like leaving milk for a brew upon arrival, others noted the absence of such gestures. As reviews are mixed and gifts are not consistently mentioned, it is not possible to accurately score this category. Guests should note that such thoughtful gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Resting in a perfect position for exploring the many wonders of the Lake District National Park and beyond, Kidsty Cottage is the ultimate choice for your romantic retreat in Cumbria. A homely cottage resting within the village of Shap, there's so much to explore within the local area and further afield. Step through your private courtyard and into the property, and kick off your shoes before entering the inviting living/dining room, a lovely spot to settle down in the evenings on the sofa in front of the television when you're not out exploring, the woodburning stove offering a welcoming element to this quaint cottage.
To the rear of the property you can find the well-equipped kitchen, hosting all the essentials for your stay, even including a washing machine, while the dining area back in the front room is where you can enjoy all of your romantic meals. Prepare for bed with a warming shower in the convenient ground-floor shower room, a modern spot with impressive exposed stone walls offering the perfect place to unwind each evening before taking the staircase to the first floor to find your double bedroom, with plenty of space for all of your personal belongings and accompanying crisp white linens, it's a truly homely spot.
Put on your walking boots and begin your day's adventure within the local village of Shap, home to a Post Office with a village shop, a pub, a selection of shops and even a swimming pool, you can find all you could need just a short stroll from the property. Venture to the Shap Abbey, resting on the western banks of the River Lowther, here you can expect to find spectacular scenery and views over the Lake District. Just a short drive can bring you to a variety of Lake District wonders; head to Kendal for a day of golfing, rich history in its museums and castle and a plethora of shopping experiences, or take to the waters of Windermere, with plenty of watersporting opportunities on offer including flyboarding, canoeing and kayaking, waterskiing and more, there's something here for every taste.
Uncover the rich history of Penrith with its imposing 14th century castle, or venture further to find both the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park both offering their own unique experiences and landscapes like no other. For a truly unforgettable holiday, choose Kidsty Cottage as your base for exploring all that Cumbria has to offer.
Shap is a wonderful village sitting within the picturesque dales in the Eden district of Cumbria. Home to pubs, shops, a swimming pool and a fantastic memorial park, there's so many amenities within the local area for you to explore. Half a mile away from the village rests the wonder of the Shap Abbey, with views of the beauty of the River Lowther, or head further afield to uncover the excitement of the Lake District with Ambleside, Windermere and Kendal all within easy reach!
Accommodation
One double bedroom.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with wood burner.
Electric central heating.
Wood burner.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, new fridge/freezer (May 2021), washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, DVD player .
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Front garden.
Outside seating to rear.
One well-behaved pet welcome (small dogs only).
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Note: Narrow, winding staircase, please take care.
Please note: The seating area to the rear of the property is not private.
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Nearby points of interest
- Lake Windermere
Reviews (43)
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Stuart
Couple little maintenance jobs would make the stay easier, the rear patio doors not really secure as multipoint lock not working as it should and handle feels it could fall apart at any time, the window in the kitchen, has no handle so couldnât open window while cooking and the front gate needs new latch, didnât spoil our holiday or stay but would of made the stay a bit easier
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Annie
The cottage was warm and clean and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! It was the perfect size for the 2 of us plus dog, lovely comfy bed with nice quality bed linen meant we slept amazingly. Shower was fab, kitchen was also very clean and had all equipment you might need. A few minor things missing (no coffee, blue bags, minimal kindling) but this in no way took away from our enjoyment of the holiday, we 100% would stay again.
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Claire
its so lovely. The only issue we have had is the ongoing one with the lack of blue council bin bags being left by the binmen. We had to go to the council offices in Penrith to get bags. The lady at reception advised that the owner needs to contact them to ensure bags are left each week. We watched the bin men collect the rubbish and leave bags for every property except Kidsty. Apparently there was an issue some weeks back where rubbish was left out and not collected because it wasn't in an official blue bag. Hopefully things will be resolved when we come back again in March :)