Guests say
Tilly Mint Cottage in Penrith is highly praised for its cleanliness, ample space, and well-stocked amenities, making it a home away from home. The on-site facilities, including a swimming pool, playground, and restaurant, add to the enjoyment, despite some feedback on food quality and maintenance issues. The beautiful grounds and friendly staff contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for families exploring the Lake District.
Guests consistently noted the property as clean and tidy upon arrival, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
The property is appreciated for its fabulous location, perfect for exploring the Lakes, with a convenient distance to local amenities.
The cottage is described as comfortable and homely, with plenty of room for families. However, there were minor points regarding the decking area and a damaged mattress.
The site's facilities are generally well-regarded, including the pool and activities. Some maintenance issues and broken items in the games room were noted, slightly affecting the score.
While the property is well-stocked and provides a range of books and DVDs, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in this context.
About this property
Penrith 8 miles. This charming, reverse-level mid-terrace cottage, Tilly Mint Cottage, rests in Whitbarrow Village near Penrith, Cumbria and is the perfect place for a family holiday. Tilly Mint Cottage is within a holiday village and is fully equipped for a relaxing break; the cottage has access to a private car park, and there are a range of leisure facilities for you to enjoy. After unloading your bags at the drop-off point and parking up, make your way inside and up the stairs to come across a tastefully furnished open-plan living space. The kitchen can be found the rear of the space and is not only well-fitted but is amply equipped with everything you need to make tasty meals, including a dishwasher.
These delicious dishes can be savoured at the six-seater dining table over a bottle of wine as you discuss the day's adventures. Finish off the day with a spot of unwinding in the sitting area, where cushioned sofas allow you to stretch out in front of the TV; there are also a selection of books to keep you entertained. When night falls, head downstairs to find three fantastic bedrooms, all of which enjoy wooden furnishings and ample storage for your things, the first being a double with an en-suite shower room, the second being a twin, and the third comprising a bunk bed.
The bathroom is close by and offers a bath with shower over, so you can relax your muscles with a soothing soak at the end of busy days. Be sure to make the most of your on-site facilities, where a bar/cafe and laundry room can be enjoyed, as well as a children's play area, gym, heated swimming pool and a sauna! When you can finally tear yourself away from the property and holiday village, venture to Penrith, a market town resting at the foot of the North Pennines and hosting an array of amenities, as well as some fantastic attractions, including Penrith Castle and the Thacka Beck Nature Reserve.
Make the most of your close proximity to the Lake District National Park and pay the town of Keswick a visit, where Derwentwater with its watersports and boating opportunities, along with the intriguing Puzzling Place attraction and Keswick Museum await. Explore more of the Lake District National Park, where the towns of Ambleside and Windermere offer plenty to see and do or travel further afield to Carlisle for the day. There is so much fun to be had at Tilly Mint Cottage!
Nestled at the foot of the stunning Pennines, Penrith is a picturesque town that offers a wealth of attractions for visitors. The imposing Penrith Castle is a striking sight, and the castle park is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Thacka Beck Nature Reserve is also well worth a visit, with its tranquil stream and beautiful woodland setting. There are plenty of charming pubs and restaurants in town, along with a range of shops and businesses, making Penrith the perfect place to stay and explore.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x ground-floor bunk.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, Gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
dining area and sitting area
Central heating TV, WiFi, a selection of books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Private car park.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Guests have access to facilities, such as the Eden Cafe Bar, an indoor heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, outdoor children's play area, crazy golf, a games room, a giant chess board, a putting green, laundry room, gym, steam room, sauna and frisbee golf, please note some of these need to be booked at reception in the park.
Note: There is a step up in the open-plan living space, please take care.
Note: There is drop-off point to the front of the property that is for unloading luggage only.
Note: Check-in is from 3pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (11)
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Rebecca
Beautifully clean very well equipped with everything you could want and more. In a lovely quiet complex with good facilities. We went as party of 5 from 3 separate households and didn't feel like we were on top of each other. Bunk beds were the only small issue. Quite uncomfortable mattress and every time the small 5 year old moved on the top bunk it shook and woke up the older one. All rooms could do with better pillows as they are very thin and you needed at least 3 each. Only other thing to note with it being a reverse house is that everytime someone walks upstairs it sounds like a herd of elephants in the bedrooms!!
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Nicki
Unfortunately the main double bed mattress was damaged and my husband ended up sleeping in another bed to help his painful back after the first night. Also, a very strong lingering food smell was present in the upstairs areas and this ruined our time in the property. Despite good contact from the cleaners, a solution was not possible during our stay. The facilities on the site were as advertised, however we received no arrival information about where to find the property in a huge resort. The provided post code led us into a private farmers yard and we were not aware that swimming had to be prebooked or where to collect equipment to play mini golf etc. The staff on site were pleasant and helpful. Sadly our little family didnât enjoy the holiday as weâd hoped and felt disappointed including mostly broken and unusable items in the games room. We do not think the property should be listed until the food smells have been removed especially from carpets.
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Ronen
Everything, from the cottage, to the park, to the comfortâ¦we were 3 adults, 2 teenagers, and a kid, and we had such a good time at the cottage and the area. Thank you for everything, for sure weâll come back and recommend to others!