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Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

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A stone cottage with a sloped roof, a wooden door, and a gravel driveway.
A neatly made bed with a floral-patterned bedspread and two pillows, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.
A sign for 'Flaska House' and 'Erikas Cottage' on a tree by a rural road.
A living room with a television, sofa, and coffee table.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Troutbeck, England
  • Place, Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Castlerigg Stone Circle
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District

Stay at Erika's Cottage in a great location in the Lake District National Park with fantastic views of Blencathra, and the Mungrisedale Fells and the Dodds and Helvellyn Range to the south. This characterful one-bedroom cottage sits next to a private woodland where you may catch sight of the resident red squirrels and enjoy watching the other wildlife such as pheasants, birds of prey, woodpecker and stoats.

The cosy living room has wifi, 4K Ultra HD Smart TV and Nest Thermostat so that you can control your cottage temperature.

Erika's Cottage sits in a fantastic position to explore the Lake District with Ullswater only 6 miles away with its lakeside villages of Pooley Bridge and Glenridding; Keswick and Derwentwater are only 12 minutes drive away, and there is easy access to the rest of the Lake District.

There are plenty of welcoming pubs in the area and the nearest the Troutbeck Inn is just 1 mile away in Troutbeck Village; there is also a great farm shop 3 miles away on the A66.

The cottage is for a maximum of 2 people and well-behaved dogs are very welcome (small pet fee).
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great location. During your stay, you'll be close to Rookin House Activity Centre. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a living room
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 11 minutes by car from Ullswater and 7 minutes from Rookin House Activity Centre
As a guest of Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Penrith cottage is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs allowed but we do charge a £15 cleaning fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Character Cottage with fabulous mountain views in the North Lakes District Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 124 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chrissie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Amazing mountain views.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable cottage perfectly located. Quiet and rural feeling yet accessible to Keswick. Ideal for walking the fells and also mooching the shops and restaurants in Keswick, Basecamp etc. The cottage was cosy and well equipped, perfect to come back to after a day out exploring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frazer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Paige W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage had everything I needed and more, it was a very comfortable stay. The views of blencathra were stunning.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage warm clean and tidy , Fantastic views great location for exploring
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

eddie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage, nestled in peace and quiet, its our 3rd stay and we enjoy coming here, the hosts are lovely, and there's plenty to do with a short drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, idea base for walking in the Lakes. We stayed in February, with snow on the ground. The view of Blencathra is stunning and the heating in the cottage made us feel very cosy.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well equipped and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsten R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing cottage with the most spectacular views. The property itself was very well stocked with everything you may need for a relaxing stay; kitchen is perfect with plenty of crockery, pots and pans etc. The bedroom is so relaxing... had the best nights' sleep in the super comfy bed; and the lounge area too... very comfortable, warm and cosy with the most amazing views. We loved our stay at this cottage and did some wonderful walks locally. I can recommend the farm shop up the road... very tasty local produce; meat, cakes and lovely gifts too. All in all, this was a perfectly relaxing 3 day break, and we will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for a short, quiet break to enjoy the beautiful Lake District with a number of walks from Threlkeld and around Ullswater.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean inside and welcoming cottage. Lovely mountain few from the main cottage window and beautiful surrounding area.A possible suggestion though is to have a car port outside the cottage as our car got covered in bird poo during our 3 night stay due to where the parking facility is for the cottage.About 15 minutes drive away from Keswick which is very handy too. Would highly recommend The Kingfisher in Keswick if you like fish and chips! Delicious and very reasonably priced!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely cottage. Had phesants eating outside patio doors. Views was amazing . Alreay booked it again for later in year.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property for a good relaxing break with fantastic mountain views
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Martine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in a stunning quiet location, saw the red squirrel. Ideal base for exploring the lakes.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay L.

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

Short stay in a beautiful location

We had a lovely time staying in the cottage and enjoyed exploring the local area. It was our 1st trip to the lake district and we would definitely return to the area, it's such a beautiful place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

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

Great holiday!

Perfect location to explore the area. The cottage was cosy, basically an ideal base for a lovely weeks holiday!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Amy-Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage for our 4 nights stay, good heating and kitchen was well equipped (not that we did much cooking) and a good little selection of games and puzzles. Perfect spot, felt like you were in the middle of nowhere but only 20 mins from Keswick. Best thing was the view!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela O.

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

Fabulous stay

Lovely comfortable cottage had a relaxing break Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Deborah B.

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

Enjoyable Stay

We had a lovely 4 night stay, cottage is in a lovely spot, very quiet but within easy reach of places to visit etc. Has everything needed for a ‘home from home’ stay :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

Calm and beautiful

A joy to stay somewhere so tranquil.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Steven m.

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

Brilliant stay

Great cottage fantastic view Great to chill out in also nice and clean bed comfy shower perfect would recommend to family and friends will return again thankyou for a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

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

Long weekend break

Excellent property with everything you need for a short break. Good location for Keswick and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cate W.

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

Beautiful secluded Cottage

Really enjoyed a few nights away in a charming cottage, quite surrounded by stunning scenery. Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mick B.

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

Peaceful cottage.

Can’t fault the property or the location. Overall our stay was peaceful and relaxed. Ideal spot to base yourself for the Lake District. Dog friendly and access to a large field at the rear.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025