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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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Penrith, Cumbria, England
  • Place, Appleby Leisure Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Appleby Castle
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Whinfell Forest
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About this property

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

Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi.

Dunkeld Cottage is a chocolate box style cottage in a gorgeous village setting - ideal for touring the Lake District! The cottage features stunning beams and original period features throughout, with everything thought of to make your stay a comfortable, relaxing one! The cottage dates back to 1820 and yet has been extremely well maintained and looked after - with all the mod cons! The kitchen/breakfast room is particularly lovely and has pretty views over the garden and is very spacious. All of the appliances you could need are here - including integral dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slow cooker and of course a hob and double oven. There is a spacious and cosy lounge/dining room which features a lovely (ornamental) fireplace, beamed ceilings throughout, comfy sofas, smart TV (ideal for Netflix evenings!), super-fast WiFi, and a desk with leaflets on the local area and further seating. On the first floor there are two double bedrooms, again, boasting glorious beams throughout and are very charming. The master bedroom features a kingsize bed and the second bedroom has twin beds which can also be pushed together to make a supering. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage for your clothes and personal items. There is also a bathroom with a bath - ideal for a bubbly soaking after a long Lake District walk! The garden is fully enclosed and private and there is plenty of room for you to bring your bikes - and probably anything else like a canoe etc.. - just ask us! We love the fact that Ullswater is around a 15 minute scenic drive from the cottage and our favourite day out is a day's walking along the Ullswater Way and combining it with a boat ride along the lake and something to eat in Pooley Bridge or Patterdale. However, equally, the Pennines are the backdrop of the cottage, and if you want to head away from the crowds that can sometimes gather in the summer, then a delightful stroll around Pennine country may be just what you need! Likewise, Keswick is only a relatively short, scenic drive away - we recommend a boat trip, a hike up the famous Cat Bells, followed by a pub lunch or dinner in the fantastic town centre. There's so much to do - you'll need to keep coming back to do more! :)
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Acorn Bank. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Steps from Eden Valley and 11 minutes by car from Yorkshire Dales National Park
As a guest of Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi., 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

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted in the garden only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • 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

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 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.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is permitted in the garden only

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
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.

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Dunkeld Cottage - ideal for touring the Lake District National Park! WiFi. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tracy Firth

Liked: Cleanliness
Had all advertised but local pub no longer open so details need updating
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

6/10 Okay

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property smelled musty - possibly from peevious dog guests? Otherwise a nice spot to sray, once you get off the very busy A66
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dani F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in a lovely property

We have just returned from a 5 day stay at this lovely property. The accommodation was exactly as advertised and had a lovely welcoming and cosy feeling. The area is very quiet and we were able to switch off and relax. We would 100% return and saty here again next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Winifred S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage stay in the Lake District

The four of us had a wonderful stay in Dunkeld Cottage. The stone cottage was lovely - though the two tall men had to learn to duck at the kitchen door! The living spaces and bedrooms were very comfortable and the kitchen was fantastic, with top-quality Siemens stove top and oven, a good dishwasher and much appreciated washer and dryer. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and utensils to make cooking easy. There was salt, pepper, sugar and tea. The shower had good water pressure and plenty of hot water. Penrith had a wide choice of large supermarkets, from Morrisons to Aldi, and there was also a village store 2 houses down with well stocked shelves and a very helpful shopkeeper. The host gave useful hints for traveling before our stay. We enjoyed the garden during a brief moment of sun! On our last evening we walked down to the Eden River and followed it along through cow pastures and footpathsWe enjoyed walking around Kirkby Thore and also found the location to be a good one for trips to Derwentwater and Ullswater sights - don't miss Aira Force waterfall!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C., Wakefield

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Beautiful cottage, very peaceful. Ideal location for us. Not a bad word to say. I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

This property was excellent. Well equipt with everything you could need. Situated in a nice village but easy to get to Penrith, Keswick and Ullswater.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous cottage with everything you could need

Thanks so much Chloe for having us all to stay. You are a great host, very helpful and always on hand. The cottage is lovely, very spacious and the garden is completely private and enclosed. Kitchen cupboards are full of anything you could possibly need which is really helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Break

Cottage was lovely…… all the comforts of home. Very cosy and within reach of lots of good places to eat & explore The Lakes! (We also loved looking at the pictures by the owner which are on display in the property!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Nicola D., United Kingdom

3 stars seems a perfectly fair summary for this property.

There was plenty that was good and overall it fully met our needs - but not our expectations (which were founded on the five star reviews and expectedly flattering photos and so were perhaps unrealistic / unwise). There are plenty of good points: • Chloe is exceptionally professional: pleasant, efficient and easy to deal with • The property is well equipped overall - especially electrical items and the new bath / shower • Location, space, ease of access and essential comforts are all good • On balance it’s fair value But • the overall state of repair is only adequate and clearly in decline (recent reviews raise niggles which have only been partially addressed). • First impressions are not good at all - the outside - doors, windows, gate, locks are all in a bad state. (perhaps this tainted our view) • Inside also needs much more care - several minor fixes, a new main bed (the divan’s falling apart - with discarded 3 pieces of wood / shelves under the mattress to presumably, compensate for broken parts), a fair degree of refreshment (repainting +), a clearout of the kitchen (replace several pans that are scratched or have wobbly handles etc, and a decent declutter) • The smell – not sure what this was, possibly a dead mouse under the floor boards? And there was definitely also a smell of dogs on the furniture. Scented candles and Febreze got us through, but this added significantly to the sense of more care being needed. • WiFi is poor Overall the place feels uncared for - which rather clashes with the presentation as sharing someone else’s holiday home. I’d suggest the owners would do well to spend a couple of weeks living here, which would surely open their eyes to all the minor issues and ensure they are addressed for future residents.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A lovely little break

We spent 3 nights at the cottage and had a wonderful time. The instructions prior to arrival were great including details of a more scenic route. Key access was easy and the welcome folder was a very good idea. The cottage had all the facilities we required for me and my young family. Definitely would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

A lovely warm and welcoming cottage with a cosy kitchen. However the bed in the main bedroom was extremely soft and as a result uncomfortable. We couldn't get either of the TVs to work and the bathroom window leaked.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage in quiet village.

This is a lovely cottage with tasteful decor. Easy parking on quiet street, near local shop. Would have scored full marks but for a few niggles. Lights in the bathroom were dead and bulbs needed replacing. Damaged bedroom furniture drawers. Kitchen TV not receiving signal. Oven door not closing fully due to bad fitting. An upgrade of some facilities would make this place a real gem.

10/10 Excellent

julie s., highworth

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVELY COTTAGE

What a lovely cottage, very tidy and comfortable. Perfect to explore the lakes. Had a great week here.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Dunkeld Cottage

Quaint traditional home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Donny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfy and felt right at home

Great base to come back to after a day exploring the area.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little cottage

We had a lovely stay in Dunkeld Cottage. Communication with Chloe, the owner, was easy and she responded quickly to any questions we had. The cottage is cosy and very clean and we were provided with a cot and highchair for our 8 month old. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything you could need and there is plenty of room to eat in there too. The garden is small but fine for the children to play with their toys in. The location is good if you want access to the Lakes, Dales and Pennines by car but we did not explore Kirkby Thore itself. There was plenty of information about things to do in the area - someone had even left tickets of somewhere they had been as it was an ticket that could be used again. What a good idea! All in all, we had a lovely stay at the cottage and would definitely recommend it for couples and small families.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in quiet village with plenty of walks in the area. Property was spacious with comfortable bed and kitchen lacked for nothing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Cosy cottage with lots of character!

We have just returned from a fab long weekend in Dunkeld cottage. We took our 3 month old baby and little dog and it was great for our little family. It’s just off the main road that takes you into the heart of the lakes but far enough away that you would never even know the traffic was there! The cottage has everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

sam c.

Perfect place to stay

What a lovely home from home. My partner and I stayed here for the 3 nights to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and it was just perfect, everything we wanted it to be. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need, the house is decorated perfectly to suit your surroundings. There is a little space at the back with a grandfather clock and a little fluffy sheep which my partner and I just adored, there is just something about that area that makes you feel calm, you will know what I mean when you see it. The shower and bath are both great, bed is unbelievably comfortable. No complaints about anything. Thanks for having us, I’m sure we’ll be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alice t.

Clean, warm and comfortable.

Great location to explore Cumbria and Eden. Beautiful scenery. The cottage was well equipped for all your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

louise t.

Beautiful cottage

Just back from a great few days, the cottage is exactly how it looks on the photos, lovely! The fire is fantastic, even though the cottage was very warm we still enjoyed sitting next to the traditional fire place. I will be recommending the cottage to friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barnabas K.

👍

Excellent!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

gillian r., Scotland

Lovely relaxing break in a great cottage😃

Well equipped and good location to explore the lakes. Great to be next to a small store. Loved the local Bistro. Thanks Chloe for the use of your delightful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Darren W.

Lovely cosy relaxing cottage. Ideal base when visiting the Lake District

Stayed here for 3 nights in Oct 2018. It was our first visit to the lakes and couldn’t have wished for a better place to head off back to after a long day out walking and visiting the local towns. The cottage is so cosy for a lovely evening relaxing in front of the open fire. The well equipped kitchen has everything you’ll need to enjoy your stay. Two lovely sized bedrooms, with beds that are so comfy you’ll struggle to get out of them in the morning. Nice enclosed garden was ideal for our two dogs as well. We wouldn’t hesitate to book here again if we visit the lakes again, and would definitely recommend it to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jemma H.

Had everything we needed

With two kids, 5 years old and 10 months, we needed somewhere that would suit us all and this was perfect. Travel cot, high chair and a stair gate was provided and plenty of space for our little one to crawl about and space for 5 year old to play with the toys. Kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Lovely little village and well situated to get on the road quick and do some exploring. Have recommended to friends and would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018