Low Garth Cottage | Penruddock | The Lake District And Cumbria

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

40 Customer Review(s)

Wendy
April 2025

“Beautiful cottage, fantastic location.”

Very friendly and helpful owner. Large peaceful garden either just birds and sheep for company, great place for relaxation Perfect location central to all of the lakes and great walks Can't wait to come again

Very friendly and helpful owner. Large peaceful garden either just birds and sheep for company, great place for relaxation Perfect location central to all of the lakes and great walks Can't wait to come again

- Wendy, April 2025
Anne September 2024

“The property is lovely and suited our needs very well.”

We particularly liked the sunroom at the property, where we spent most of our time when indoors, but felt that the furniture could have been more comfortable. It was a pity that, with a dishwasher available, there were not more mugs supplied - only 3 large and 2 small for 4 people - and more teaspoons.

- Anne, September 2024
Susie July 2024

“Definitely go back again!”

- Susie, July 2024
Jackie July 2024

“Great cottage and good location.”

We had a great stay.

- Jackie, July 2024
Mark June 2024

“Another great stay at Low Garth, this time with our new puppy Bonnie.”

It is a home from home for us now, and Peter is an excellent host. Local pub The Herdwick has really good food at reasonable prices so well worth a visit or two. Hoping we have a bit better weather when we are back in September. Thanks again to Peter Mark, Theresa and Bonnie.

- Mark, June 2024
Keely August 2023

“A lovely stay and ideal for what we needed.”

Beautiful gardens for a summer evening drink and good location for mountain hikes.

- Keely, August 2023
Jean July 2023

“Low Garth was everything and more that we were expecting.”

It was a lovely quiet rural location, the cottage was comfy and welcoming. Having the sun room was a huge bonus and meant we could enjoy views of the garden and scenery even in the worst of the rain. It was a good location to travel from. Peter,the owner, was very helpful. The recently re-opened pub in walking distance did very good food.

- Jean, July 2023
Mark May 2023

“Fabulous cottage and a really pleasant owner ( Peter ) who we had to call on a couple of times.”

Couldn't do enough to assist us and we very much appreciated that. Looking to book again for 2024 Thank you

- Mark, May 2023
Richard March 2023

“Loved the heated blankets, thank you for you a lovely stay!”

- Richard, March 2023
Emma December 2022

“My children and I had the most amazing, relaxing time at this beautiful cottage over the Christmas period.”

Everything from start to finish was way above my expectations. I met with the owner who was wonderful. It was extremely clean and holds all the facilities that you could need along with the amazing coal fire. The main shopping centre is only a 10 minute drive away for anything you could need. I would definitely recommend Low Garth Cottage for a nice break in the lake district. By far the best and most outstanding. Thank you to the wonderful owners I will definitely be staying again.

- Emma, December 2022
Annette October 2022

“Had a lovely week (21/10-28/10/22).”

A great base for our family of 3 and the dog. Had a chat with the owner on arrival, who had agreed we could charge up our Electric Car and told us where we could park and what times (to avoid blocking anyone!) and he gave us some tips about where to go and eat out if we wanted to. The cottage is lovely and very quiet. Beautiful views in the area. Lots of lovely walks. Only downside was having to sleep on a small double bed (it’s tiny when you have a Super king size at home LOL!)

- Annette, October 2022
Mark July 2022

“We had a fabulous stay and fell in love with the area.”

The house was well equipped, very clean and the garden is exceptional, a really peaceful haven. Pete was great, stopping for a chat when we saw him but not intrusive in any way, he gave us some great tips and we appreciated his relaxed approach.

- Mark, July 2022
David June 2022

“A small welcome pack would have been appreciated every other cottage we have stayed at has had this and it seems a friendly gesture.”

Is there any reason now that holidays are Friday to Friday as this does not suit the working man as you have to book 6 days away from work.

- David, June 2022
Karen May 2022

“The old and tired mattress was a bit of a disappointment, and we were woken several times by the ultra bright security light at the property across the field.”

That said, the cottage and its surroundings are beautiful and very quiet and peaceful. we had a lovely time overall.

- Karen, May 2022
Deborah May 2022

“A great holiday Lovely place to stay We would love to return Thank you”

- Deborah, May 2022
Deborah May 2022

“Great cottage.”

Everything you need. Friendly owners. Beautiful garden. Cottage is well equipped and clean. Location is fantastic for exploring The Lake District. Sunroom is an added bonus, we will miss the view!! Would definitely recommend.

- Deborah, May 2022
Claire April 2022

“Cottage in great location, gardens lovely, lovely sunroom.”

Beds very uncomfortable, all mattresses need upgrading. Water pressure in showers poor. Took forever to get shampoo out of hair! Disappointing that local pub, within walking distance, was closed. It was one of the reasons we booked the cottage. Should have stated in cottage details "currently closed".

- Claire, April 2022
Tessa March 2022

“The cottage is in a delightful setting.”

It was very clean and well-equipped. The weather turned cold during our stay and we appreciated the efficient central heating. Mr Donovan, the owner, was really friendly and welcoming. We'd certainly recommend it to others

- Tessa, March 2022
Carol February 2022

“Beautiful cosy cottage in an ideal location for sightseeing in the lakes”

- Carol, February 2022
Duncan February 2022

“Beautiful cottage and grounds, garden and the long driveway are ideal for the dog.”

Facilities for cooking are all there for any dish you want to cook. Takes a bit of practice to get the coal fire going but all good fun. Just a real shame about the weather but a much needed break so didn’t affect our stay Location is ideal for getting around and visiting the lakes.

- Duncan, February 2022
Diane October 2021

“The cottage was well presented with beautiful gardens and a lovely conservatory.”

It had every thing you could need. The views were lovely and we had beautiful peaceful surroundings. We met the host who was very helpful but we had total privacy. There was a lovely 5 minute walk to the local pub that served amazing food. We also found a couple of others close by. Easy to reach from the M6. I would definitely book again and highly recommend!

- Diane, October 2021
Ian October 2021

“Lovely cottage in an excellent location for us.”

Great for access to the Northern Fells. The Herdwick Inn is good and a five minute walk. It would be useful to say where the parking is as you turn the corner to the cottage as it is easy to drive past it. Facilities were very good and there is a brilliant sun room. We never understood the standard central heating timings but the boost works well.

- Ian, October 2021
Valerie September 2021

“A comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a scenic location.”

We would highly recommend it.

- Valerie, September 2021
Jean August 2021

“Lovely cottage, with stunning gardens and wonderful views.”

Well situated for northern lakes, Ullswater and Aira Falls (well worth a visit) only minutes away. Well equipped and spotless. Lovely to have two en-suites but note there is no downstairs toilet. Twin room is small but was ideal for two teenagers as was the Wi-fi which was very reliable! Although we had lots and lots of rain we had a wonderful week and would highly recommend Low Garth.

- Jean, August 2021
Christi July 2021

“Lovely garden and very quiet, peaceful setting.”

- Christi, July 2021
Jean June 2021

“Such a lovely comfy cottage, greeted by the owner who explained how to use facilities etc.”

Very cosy especially the open coal fire which we needed on a couple of nights

- Jean, June 2021
Joe May 2021

“Good contact with stykes staff Cottage clean and comfortable.”

Twin room slightly on the small size for two tall teenagers but manageable. Good to have 2 bathrooms. Nice outdoor space with parking. Host welcoming All good.

- Joe, May 2021
Brian May 2021

“The cottage was lovely and the owners were great.”

Friendly,helpful and made us really welcome. Unfortunately not for the first time Sykes have given us misrepresentation regards the property(we have this problem with you before).Your description states there is a shop within half a mile of the property,in fact the nearest shop is OVER 2 MILES AWAY!if you can find it.Due to late check in time(3.30pm) having to look for a shop is not the best start.The owners folder clearly informs you the nearest shop is in a different village so why do you advertise to the contrary. Please feel free to call me and discuss this.As i have said this is the second time we have been mislead by your advert.

- Brian, May 2021
Ian October 2020

“A well-equipped and comfortable cottage with a large garden, though some noise from nearby busy road.”

A good location for walkers, and convenient for visits to Carlisle, Penrith, Kendal, Maryport and many lakes. Nice pub only a five minute walk away.

- Ian, October 2020
Richard October 2020

“Low Garth is an extensive cottage in a quiet setting with plenty of room for a family of four, or visitors with dogs.”

Access was via a short track with plenty of room for parking a short distance from the cottage. Although the cottage is adjoining the owners property they had a separate access and garden area so privacy was not a problem. We enjoyed our stay using the cottage as a base to explore the northern area of the Lake District for walks or visits to the many attractions nearby. The cottage is spacious and well fitted out with a delightful sunroom facing south-east at the back. We had two dogs with us and there was plenty of room to sit out on warm afternoons in the sunroom, planning our next walk, and also use it for a storage area for our walking gear and the towels needed for two dogs! Outside there is a large garden with room to exercise the dogs or sit out if the weather is suitable and also a decking area for relaxing in the sun.

- Richard, October 2020
Julie September 2020

“Peaceful and quiet area, the cottage has beautiful gardens with plenty of wildlife to just sit and watch.”

With pub only a couple of minutes walk away.

- Julie, September 2020
Sharon July 2020

“Perfect location, wonderful cottage extremely clean and comfortable.”

Spent many a hour sat admiring the view and watching the wildlife. Lovely owners, very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return.

- Sharon, July 2020
Ashleigh December 2019

“Lovely cosy and well equipped cottage.”

It is also only a short walk from the local pub, The Herdwick Inn, which serves excellent food. We had a great stay!

- Ashleigh, December 2019
Marjorie September 2019

“Excellent for what we wanted to do.”

Walks with the dogs was near at hand and very good,

- Marjorie, September 2019
Alison August 2019

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

Downside was having to travel to Penrith for groceries.. No local village shop! Local hotel food was excellent

- Alison, August 2019
Nicola August 2019

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Low Garth cottage it had everything we needed and was very peaceful.”

It was in a great location for getting out and about to the beautiful surroundings. The owners were very friendly and helpful too. Would recommend a stay there.

- Nicola, August 2019
Barry August 2019

“Lovely cottage with a very friendly and helpful owner next door.”

Location excellent for short walks and for access to the rest of the Northern Lakes.

- Barry, August 2019
Dorothy June 2019

“A lovely cottage in a good spot for touring the lakes, owners are very friendly and helpful.”

Good pub within walking distance that does excellent meals and is dog friendly. A great place to relax

- Dorothy, June 2019
Ray September 2018

“Really great cottage, particularly the sun room.”

Very well equipped with lovely garden. Ideally situated for Ullswater and Keswick.

- Ray, September 2018
William August 2018

“Very good cottage and grounds with great access to all the Lake District”

- William, August 2018

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x master double, 1 x twin, both with en-suite shower rooms, with WC and hand basin
Living room
Kitchen
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer
Oil, coal and electricity throughout property
TV in the living room
Wi-Fi
Open fire
Bed linen and towels, included in the rent
1 well behaved dog accepted
Conservatory with doors to the cottage garden, with seating, and private parking
Pub 5-minute walk
Shop 4 miles away

The property

Located in an area of peace and tranquility with an abundance of wildlife and birds, this affordable cottage with cottage garden and coal fire is ideally based to enjoy Ullswater and Keswick both within a short drive. The village of Penruddock is conveniently located just off the A66 Penrith to Keswick road.

Just 15 minutes north of Ullswater and Keswick is only a 20 minute drive, facilities in both villages include lake steamers, shops, pubs and restaurants.

The area has numerous walking and cycling opportunities through the country lanes to nearby villages throughout the Ullswater area and less frequented Eden Valley.

After a hard days adventuring the traditional village pub provides the ideal base in which to meet friends and quench your thirst, or venture slightly further to the village of Greystoke with village pub, outdoor swimming pool and castle walks. Low Garth Cottage is approached over a 200 yard lane and is a traditional, former farm workers cottage.

It provides ideal affordable family accommodation or is equally suitable to couples who will appreciate this quiet location.

The area has an abundance of wild life and birds which regularly visit the cottage style garden and can be admired from the conservatory.

Located in a rural setting, but only a five minute walk to the village and pub makes this an ideal choice to escape day to day living.

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About the location

PENRUDDOCK

Keswick 11 miles; Penrith 6 miles.

The charming old village of Penruddock sits in a secluded position in the northern Lake District between Keswick and Penrith, and just four miles from Ullswater. The village is spread out amongst beautiful rolling countryside and wonderful scenery and is made up of a number of farm dwellings, traditional Lakeland homes and two churches. Penruddock originated in Celtic times, with the name derived from Pen, a Celtic name for 'hill' and 'rhuddawc' meaning red in Welsh to reflect the reddish brown colour of the soil found in the area. Nearby, the popular town of Keswick is the holiday centre of the north of the Lake District and has plenty to offer, boasting numerous shops and restaurants to suit all tastes, as well as offering miniature golf, some good parks, the Theatre by the Lake, a charming cinema and the beautiful lake. Penruddock provides easy access to the spectacular surrounding Cumbrian countryside which can be explored by both car and on foot, and with the southern Lakes, Eden Valley, Solway Coast and Hadrian's Wall all within easy motoring distance this great location has plenty to see and do for all the family.

Note: Owner is happy to accept offers for 2, 3, 4, 5,6,7 or 8 nights booking for the week commencing 20/07/18 to 28/07/18.
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Reviews & Ratings

“Beautiful cottage, fantastic location.”

“The property is lovely and suited our needs very well.”

“Definitely go back again!”

“Great cottage and good location.”

“Another great stay at Low Garth, this time with our new puppy Bonnie.”

“A lovely stay and ideal for what we needed.”

“Low Garth was everything and more that we were expecting.”

“Fabulous cottage and a really pleasant owner ( Peter ) who we had to call on a couple of times.”

“Loved the heated blankets, thank you for you a lovely stay!”

“My children and I had the most amazing, relaxing time at this beautiful cottage over the Christmas period.”

“Had a lovely week (21/10-28/10/22).”

“We had a fabulous stay and fell in love with the area.”

“A small welcome pack would have been appreciated every other cottage we have stayed at has had this and it seems a friendly gesture.”

“The old and tired mattress was a bit of a disappointment, and we were woken several times by the ultra bright security light at the property across the field.”

“A great holiday Lovely place to stay We would love to return Thank you”

“Great cottage.”

“Cottage in great location, gardens lovely, lovely sunroom.”

“The cottage is in a delightful setting.”

“Beautiful cosy cottage in an ideal location for sightseeing in the lakes”

“Beautiful cottage and grounds, garden and the long driveway are ideal for the dog.”

“The cottage was well presented with beautiful gardens and a lovely conservatory.”

“Lovely cottage in an excellent location for us.”

“A comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a scenic location.”

“Lovely cottage, with stunning gardens and wonderful views.”

“Lovely garden and very quiet, peaceful setting.”

“Such a lovely comfy cottage, greeted by the owner who explained how to use facilities etc.”

“Good contact with stykes staff Cottage clean and comfortable.”

“The cottage was lovely and the owners were great.”

“A well-equipped and comfortable cottage with a large garden, though some noise from nearby busy road.”

“Low Garth is an extensive cottage in a quiet setting with plenty of room for a family of four, or visitors with dogs.”

“Peaceful and quiet area, the cottage has beautiful gardens with plenty of wildlife to just sit and watch.”

“Perfect location, wonderful cottage extremely clean and comfortable.”

“Lovely cosy and well equipped cottage.”

“Excellent for what we wanted to do.”

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Low Garth cottage it had everything we needed and was very peaceful.”

“Lovely cottage with a very friendly and helpful owner next door.”

“A lovely cottage in a good spot for touring the lakes, owners are very friendly and helpful.”

“Really great cottage, particularly the sun room.”

“Very good cottage and grounds with great access to all the Lake District”

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About the location

PENRUDDOCK