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Lounge area with doors out to the garden.

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9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Penrith, Cumbria

Dalemain2 min drive
Ullswater6 min drive
Lowther Castle and Gardens17 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)101 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Enjoyed 4 nights over Xmas Only issue TV is too small for room Limited channels over Xmas period Beautiful relaxing sta...

Susan H.

Jan 3, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.

Smithy House dates back to the 1700s and has retained much of its traditional charm and character. It is set in the old part of Stainton on the village green.

Smithy House has its own mature gardens and is ideal for those looking for a retreat away from the madding crowds but within easy reach of the many activities Cumbria has to offer. It is beautifully furnished and is a comfortable base to explore the Lake District.

Smithy House has been awarded 4 star Gold Award by Visit Britain.

Smithy House is Calor gas centrally heated and comprises, lounge with a smart TV,DVD player, docking station, unlimited wifi,Hi-fi, log burning stove and 3 and 2 seated settee and a cot. The Dining/kitchen area has a gas Esse range cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. The utility room has washer/drier, cooker and dishwasher.

Downstairs is a Master double bedroom with King size oak bed and furniture and en-suite bathroom with cast iron slipper bath, hand basin and WC. On the first floor you will find a twin bedroom with built in wardrobe and flat screen tv and dvd. Also upstairs is a double bedroom which has a four poster king sized mahogany bed and matching furniture, it has a superb buit in shower and hand basin. Upstairs is the bathroom which has a shower, hand basin and WC.

There is private parking for 2 cars within the grounds. The garden has a large lawned area with patio and garden furniture.

The village of Stainton is ideally placed to enjoy the Northern Lake District and the Eden Valley being only 3.5 miles from Pooley Bridge and Lake Ullswater.

Penrith a market town is only 10 minutes away, here there are a variety of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, pubs and a large open air Saturday market.

There are superb opportunities for mountain and road cycling.

Walkers can take local walksand there is a lovely walk to the village of Dacre which has a pub. Serious walkers can attempt Blencathra and Helvelyn which are only a short car drive away.

Stainton has a village pub, hotel,shop,post office and a church and the Rheged Discovery Centre is within walking distance.

All gas, electric, logs, bed linen and towels are included.

Property manager

Mr Colin Smith

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Maximum of 2 children.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Only 1 allowed.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking at all allowed in the house or grounds.

Leave the house as tidy as when you arrived. No outdoor shoes allowed upstairs. No dogs in the bedrooms or on the furniture.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dalemain Country Park and Dalemain are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Penrith, Cumbria

What's nearby

Dalemain - 2 min drive
Rheged - 3 min drive
Penrith Castle - 5 min drive
Ullswater - 6 min drive
Lowther Castle and Gardens - 17 min drive

Getting around

Penrith Station - 6 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Rheged Centre - ‬19 min walk
‪The Dog Beck - ‬4 min drive
‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
‪Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪Board & Elbow - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds. located?

This family-friendly Penrith cottage is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Dalemain Country Park, Dalemain and Rheged. Penrith Castle and Mayburgh Henge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic stay

Gorgeous property, location is great for lakes and the pub in the village does great food and drinks

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property

Wonderful house in great location. Delighted with our stay and owners very helpful. Lovely village setting and Brantwood Hotel locally is perfect for food and drinks. Would highly recommend a stay here.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

12 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick break

Well thought out and stocked cottage, will definitely recommend this and will return.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

3 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage would definitely stay again

Enjoyed 4 nights over Xmas Only issue TV is too small for room Limited channels over Xmas period Beautiful relaxing stay Everything you need and more Excellent communication with Owners Friendly village

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

2 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage on the front door of the Lakes

Smithy House is a beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you need for a break away and more, the Kitchen is the most comprehensive and well stocked we have every stayed in including plenty of logs for the Log Burner, the rooms are spacious and for 6 adults, we were never in each others way, we stayed in the Master Bedroom downstairs that had the most beautiful Roll Too Bath as. Special feature, the others stayed upstairs and all slept very well - the quality of the home is first class, it’s only a short walk from a very welcoming village Pub, the Kings Arms where we spent New Year’s Eve, the owners were in and provided a free buffet to celebrate the New Year, Pooley Bridge on Ullswater was only a 10 minute driver or probably an hours walk away, Windermere or an hour away and Keswick - 30 minutes, lots of routes in the local area for dog walking and Penrith just 5 minutes away for local shops/Supermarket, there is a village shop but opening times are not consistent, the owner Colin was very easy to communicate with and overall a lovely space that we would happily use again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roisin O., London

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Marvellous midweek break

Just spent a fabulous few days at Smithy House. Lovely property, really well equipped with everything we needed. I was visiting with my teenage daughter, sister and 92 year old Mother. The downstairs bedroom suite was perfect for her. Stainton is a great basr from which to explore the beautiful area. Colin was wonderful, fantastic communication and easy to contact if we had a query.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

We all enjoyed our 3 night stay at Smithy Cottage - great location for accessing Ullswater . Nothing to fault , great communication with the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath B.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Lovely long weekend for the August bank holiday. Great base to explore Ullswater and Keswick. The house is well equipped and we self catered some lovely family meals. Log burner is great and given the typically variable summer weather, was put to use! All beds were comfy. Garden is lovely, shame we couldnt put the comfortable garden furniture to use. Met half the village on dog walks to the cricket ground...very friendly people. Would recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and relaxing stay at Smithy House

We all had a lovely time at Smithy House. Very well equipped. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Very good comms with the host Colin, very helpful and informative. Lovely and peaceful village. Good local pub/hotel. Friendly locals. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will be back. 10 out 10 for us

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a great location

A great stay. The cottage is comfortable and very well equipped. From comfortable beds to everything you could need in the kitchen. Communication with the owner was clear, helpful and timely and check in couldn’t have been easier. And it’s a great location as a base in the Lakes.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

3 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Holiday!

Beautiful area and wonderful home. The host was fantastic, helping us with the area and answering any questions we had. We will be back!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin G., Harrogate, England

20 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend in the Lakes

Great cottage, clean and very well equipped with everything we needed for a relaxing weekend. Nice village with a good restaurant and easy access to all the surrounding areas we wanted to visit.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

14 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely area and stay.

Warm, cosy, clean and welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

13 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant location

Lovely little place, a great base for exploring the Lakes. Good to have a downstairs bedroom for older family members. Kitchen well equipped with all you could need.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

30 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Missed opportunity

Unfortunately due to my wife being in hospital, we never made it to Smithyhouse. My son, daughter-in-law, daughter and two year old granddaughter did and said it was a great place to stay

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna J.

1 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Smithy House

Unique cottage in stunning village location. Relaxing summer holiday for the family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base for a weekend of exploring

Property was comfy, clean and provided a great base for our weekend in the Lakes. It was as described and had all the amenities we needed. The bath was very welcome after our 26 mile mighty hike! Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

15 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful and extremely well furnished and serviced cottage located within a lovely village

We had four nights at Smithy Cottage. Colin the owner was extremely helpful with his communication in advance of our stay and facilitated an earlier check in as nobody was there before us. The cottage is beautiful, extremely well equipped and furnished. Every little detail has been thought about and we couldn’t have wished for a better stay for our first time away with our 6 month old daughter. Thank you Colin for everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

23 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter break

Lovely stay. Easy access to Ullswater and Keswick. Lovely to be able to walk to the local Pub and Hotel for excellent meals. The property was perfect for us in every way, lovely garden and such a beautifully furnished and well equipped house.The weather was great too!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul l.

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic property in a lovelly village

A great family trip. Clean, well fitted cottage with everything you could need and more. Safe, enclosed and attractive gardens and in a great location to explore the lakes.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

12 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, an enjoyable time in a wonderful part of The Lakes

The cottage was really nice, endless amounts of logs for the log burner in the lounge. Excellent local information provided by Colin - communication was very good. Will use again

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zig A.

27 Dec 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

Great home away from home, perfect location for visiting the lakes and surrounding area. Quaint little village, nice local pub and hotel (dogs allowed). Couldn’t ask for anything more.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean wilson

28 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stainton

We had a lovely week in Colin and Dela’s house in Stainton. Very well placed to visit the lakes and a very well equipped house. Sweet little village with very friendly residents. We enjoyed our stay

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christian H.

17 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Lovely property hope to return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

10 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing stay at the fabulous Smithyhouse

Great house, great location and great value too.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mr Colin Smith

I am a retired teacher, teaching for 38 years in Special Education. I retired 12 years ago and followed my dreams of purchasing a property in the beautiful Lake District.
My wife also was in the teaching profession and was head for most of her career. In her final 6 years she was chief executive of 3 schools all on the same site, a comprehensive,primary and special school. She was honoured in the Queens birthday honours in 2001 and was made a Dame.
My hobbies are mainly sport now, playing golf, skiing, cycling a couple of times a week and I enjoy walking in the fells.

Why they chose this property

The price, location and the property itself seemed to fit everything we wanted.The locals are all great, very friendly and close to pubs with restaurants.