Thimble Cottage | Pennington | Marton | The Lake District And Cumbria

Customer rating

4.7★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

138 Customer Review(s)

Brenda
July 2026

“Very clean & comfortable cottage Every thing you needed was there The bottle of ...”

Very clean & comfortable cottage Every thing you needed was there The bottle of wine which was left for us was very much appreciated The stairs up to messanine bedroom were a bit steep & narrow but we managed them just

Very clean & comfortable cottage Every thing you needed was there The bottle of wine which was left for us was very much appreciated The stairs up to messanine bedroom were a bit steep & narrow but we managed them just

- Brenda, July 2026

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We're delighted to hear you found the cottage clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with everything you needed for your stay. We're also pleased you enjoyed the welcome bottle of wine – it's our little way of saying thank you for choosing to stay with us. Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the stairs to the mezzanine bedroom. As you mention, they are a little steeper and narrower than a standard staircase, and we appreciate you highlighting this for future guests to consider. We're glad it didn't detract from your stay, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner
Howard September 2025

“Warm, comfortable cottage, will log burner, very steep stairs to the upper level, very comfortable bed, excellent shower, perfect internet, and wifi reception The only downside is that the stairs would be unsuitable for an elderly or disabled couple; better to enquire about the lodges on site if they are suitable.”

Unlverston is approximately 15-20mins, Barrow is approximately 30mins, Consition 1 hour. Howard Little MOFFAT Dumfries & Galloway 29th September, 2025

- Howard, September 2025

Thank you for your thoughtful review, Howard. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the comfort of the cottage and found everything from the bed to the Wi-Fi just right. We appreciate your note about the layout and always welcome feedback that helps future guests choose the best accommodation for their needs. It was a pleasure having you, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
William Andrew August 2025

“Thimble Cottage is ideally situated to explore the Furness Peninsula, all the places to be explored are within a few miles of each other as the Peninisula is narrower than one realises.”

As for the cottage, it is smartly appointed with all the facilities one could wish for, although on a personal note, I thought the dishwasher was a bit of indulgence for two people perhaps a small freezer might have been more useful. Our only reservation was the steep narrow staircase to the mezzanine bedroom. Both of us whilst, in the latter decades of life are still pretty fit and on the slim side. We managed the staircase but others perhaps would struggle somewhat with it.. The other worry from a safety point was the balustrade along the edge of the bed area. It has just two horizontal bars with considerable gaps between them, so getting around the foot of the bed can be challenging as you are very aware of the gaps.I think some vertical spindells attached to the bars would go a long way to alleviating the subconscious fear of falling through the gaps.. Just a thought. Overall the cottage is comfortable quiet and just the tonic we needed. Thank you. Sue & Andrew.

- William Andrew, August 2025

Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're delighted you found Thimble Cottage comfortable and well-equipped, and that it provided the peaceful break you were looking for. We really appreciate your comments and suggestions—they’re always helpful in making sure our guests have the best possible experience. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Property Owner
Carole May 2025

“Fantastic, I'll be back again.”

- Carole, May 2025
Michael November 2024

“Thimble Cottage was perfect for what I needed to be work in the area and enjoy some peace and quiet.”

It was clean, warm, there was a comfortable bed and all I needed was there. I would happily stay again. Thank you.

- Michael, November 2024
Connor October 2024

“The cottage is really relaxing and very cosy and was incredibly clean.”

I would have given five stars but unfortunately the heating didn’t work. I tried following the instructions to boost the heating as it wasn’t coming on at all. That worked for about 30 minutes with both radiators but then they just turned off altogether with no screen display, and then wouldn’t turn back on again at all for the stay.

- Connor, October 2024
Jessica August 2024

“We loved our stay at thimble cottage so much.”

it was the perfect place for our long weekend away and wish we booked much longer! it was super cozy and homely and had everything we needed for our stay. It was the perfect location for being in the countryside and a quiet break but only being a 10min drive to a few of the towns and a decent distance to a lot of the activities in the lake district. 100% recommend and we hope to return again!

- Jessica, August 2024
Catherine July 2024

“Lovely Cottage.”

Spotlessly clean. Comfortable. Great bed. Everything really good standard. I can highly recommend.

- Catherine, July 2024
Graham June 2024

“A beautiful Cottage in a beautiful part of the country.”

The place was clean, with modern facilities and everything we needed for a short stay.

- Graham, June 2024
Joanne May 2024

“Thimble cottage was gorgeous, very well equipped, very clean and felt home from home, great location, so peaceful out in the countryside yet just a short drive to Ulverston with bars, restaurants and local mini supermarkets.”

- Joanne, May 2024
Paul April 2024

“The cottage is a cosy atmosphere well situated for visiting the Lakes but away from the usual tourist hubs.”

The only criticism is that it would have been nice to know a bit about local walking routes near the cottage.

- Paul, April 2024
Gavin April 2024

“Absolutely beautiful cottage very Clean and well kept!”

! And provided plenty of kitchen amenities!! It made an excellent base for a wonderful Holiday! My only issue/concern (if you can call it that) was a bird fell down the chimney while we were there so I just wondered if there was anything you could put on the chimney to prevent that in future?! But other than that it was perfect!!

- Gavin, April 2024
Graham October 2023

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thimble Cottage.”

It’s small but so well thought out and finished to a very good standard. We would definitely stay again! Ps: wine and chocolates were a lovely gesture, thank you!

- Graham, October 2023
Doreen July 2023

“We had a lovely 7 day stay at Thimble Cottage.”

It was clean, comfortable everything we needed was provided. We recommend a holiday in this beautiful cottage.

- Doreen, July 2023
Yung May 2023

“Very pleasant stay for two of us!”

Cosy and has a well equipped kitchen for making some basic breakfast and simple meals. The drive to the premise is also wide enough and smooth, not like other tiny country roads in the same area.

- Yung, May 2023
Joanne March 2023

“I spent a lovely 3 weeks at this cottage.”

The owners were lovely, thoughtful, and extremely helpful, and they have some really cute and friendly animals that make you feel right at home. The space was cozy and comfortable, and I really appreciated the wood-burning stove. I would absolutely love to stay in this charming cottage again one day.

- Joanne, March 2023
JR March 2023

“Excellent for two clean and cosy”

- JR, March 2023
Alan September 2022

“Arriving in dreadful weather, the cottage wasn't warm on arrival after a 7 hour journey that was disappointing.”

however we realised the control on the wall for the underfloor heating wasn't on the next day so we turned it on( or up)and it was fine after. Neither of us liked the stairs we found them narrow and with the thick carpet I was slipping in my slippers everytime I went down them maybe just bare wood would give better grip , the bedroom made me feel giddy I felt like I was falling but we knew what it looked like on booking so our fault I didn't realise I would feel like that I imagine alot of people are fine with it . Not been able to stand straight due to the ceiling shape was awkward for us again it's how the cottage is , you cannot change that . Our next door neighbours arrived after us and had a swearing shouting row in the early hours and he was swearing shouting saturday afternoon slamming door/s , we didn't know what to do as everyone can have arguments it's hardly the cottage owners fault we decide to stay Sunday and go home early Monday ( instead of friday) however Sunday morning the next door neighbours left so we stayed. There are kitchen cupboards but each one had items in so as we had brought our food with us it was awkward storing things away l put the loaf of bread in the saucepan cupboard. Each day I had used a saucepan and colander from that cupboard (unaware rodents was likely to be walking over these items. )on Thursday morning I opened it to get the bread out and the bread and plastic wrapper was ripped around bread and the seeds of the bread scattered in the cupboard obviously rodents / mice , I phoned the cottage owner and he sent a maintenence man in while we was out for the day ( as we had pre- paid tickets for muncaster castle) they acted on it swiftly and the owner apologised ( on the phone and in a text- telling me they had put mouse traps behind the kick boards and cleaned up the mess of bread etc but didn't see anything) unfortunately I am absolutely terrified of rodents so that was extremely stressful for me I cannot help how I feel about them- I am aware these things happen sometimes - we lived for years in a very remote cottage and now live in the countryside next to the sea so I realise rodents get into places but it just totally ruined the holiday for me especially I spent all night and evening listening for mice and we went home - as planned as end of holiday on Friday but left at 4.20am as I couldn't relax anymore . I guess we was unfortunate but we had looked forward to the holiday so much - as anyone does but it wasn't how we would have liked it to be Also the living space could do with better lighting at night it was really dull I realise we sound like moaners , we chose the cottage knowing how it's layout was etc but all the other incidents just ruined it . We wouldn't go back.

- Alan, September 2022

My sincere apologies you experienced this Alan, thank you for your comments, I would have been more than happy to assist you with the heating. Due to the surroundings, mice can appear in the property as can any woodland creature. We don't have a vermin or mice issue - I apologise if this caused any issues. Our maintenance man has installed the necessary requirements to reduce this from happening. Property Owner
Kriston September 2022

“Lovely little cottage, has everything you could need, ( no freezer though) but not really an issue for us.”

Very well equipped, very clean. Was an absolute pleasure to stay. Nice quiet location. Approx 10 minute drive from Ulverston. We would 100% stay in thimble cottage again.

- Kriston, September 2022
Joyce September 2022

“We have stayed at Ewedale Farm twice before in the past year, both times in Laith Cottage, we absolutely loved our stays there, so this time we thought we would try Thimble Cottage.”

We were so looking forward to it. Thimble cottage is clean and comfortable and well equipped with everything you might need for your stay. However, the Cottage is very dark and would benefit from a few extra table lamps. Upstairs, where this a very small mirror, it is particularly dark, making it almost impossible to use the mirror. The "stairs" to the mezzanine floor are more like a ladder, very, very steep, extremely narrow and definitely not wide enough to place your whole foot on. I'm not keen on heights and l found it particularly difficult coming down. The shower us terrible, hardly any water pressure and difficult to regulate. Sorry, but its just not up to the same standard as Laith Cottage,we definitely won't return.

- Joyce, September 2022
Andrea September 2022

“Unfortunately we had to cut short our holiday due to family illness we managed 3 nights stay at the cottage”

- Andrea, September 2022
Akbar August 2022

“What an amazing weekend away!”

Thank you Ste and Carol for making our stay awesome! The cottage was lovely, with a cosy fire place and a full modern kitchen, the welcome bottle of wine and milk was a lovely touch. The milk bottle came in handy considering we arrived late at night with a toddler. The cottage gives a very cabin like feeling, which we loved. All the instructions were written clearly and help sheet provided was really useful. The BBQ area was great as well. Highly recommended.

- Akbar, August 2022
Paul May 2022

“Had an amazing stay at thimble cottage,it was immaculately clean and the milk and wine was a lovely touch.”

We would recommend this cottage to family and friends.

- Paul, May 2022
Linda May 2022

“We enjoyed our stay at Thimble cottage.”

It was clean, comfortable and had everything we wanted for our holiday. The owner Steve was very friendly and the bottle of wine on arrival was a nice touch.

- Linda, May 2022
Nicola May 2022

“Fabulous place bern quite a few times now in Woodside bard two .”

lovely couple that own is do peaceful highly recommend if wanting a peaceful place to stay x

- Nicola, May 2022
Dennis February 2022

“What a brilliant cottage Thimble Cottage is, everything you need for a short stay or even longer.”

Within east driving distance into Ulverston & of course all of The Lake District. We found the notes from the owners very helpful & thorough, hopefully we will return.

- Dennis, February 2022
Michael February 2022

“Thimble Cottage was excellent in every way.”

Michael Hill

- Michael, February 2022
Stephen February 2022

“Cottage was amazing.”

Pictures don't do it justice. Clean, comfortable, with everything you could need for a break away. Set in stunning surroundings. Thank you for an wonderful time away. Would definately book again. Highly recommended.

- Stephen, February 2022
Nigel January 2022

“Staircase too steep for the elderly but rest beutiful”

- Nigel, January 2022
Sharon January 2022

“What a fantastic cottage, lovely location everything we needed & the log fire what a bonus definitely booking again in October.”

- Sharon, January 2022
Sarah December 2021

“Great place for couples to get away.”

Very cosy and quiet . We both thoroughly enjoyed our Christmas break and will be returning again.

- Sarah, December 2021
Carol November 2021

“Absolutely spotless, credit to the owners, only thing that would stop us from ...”

Absolutely spotless, credit to the owners, only thing that would stop us from staying again unfortunately us the very steep/narrow steps up to the bedroom

- Carol, November 2021
Julian November 2021

“A very comfortable, warm place to stay with just about everything you need for a week.”

Lots of walks and beaches within a short drive although limited walking from the door.

- Julian, November 2021
Nicola October 2021

“Lovely time again third time different cottage this time beautiful little cottage think be going to that one .”

Normally go in Woodside barn put was all booked up was so cosy in thimble cottage . And left my laptop and nearly home and rang us and said don’t worry we will get it to you . Which thought was lovely of them and they sent me it back by currier which was so appreciated Specially when live long way so thank you Steve snd carol for sorting that . And thank you to Noel for ringing me and making sure we got it back ok and save ❤️

- Nicola, October 2021
Barry October 2021

“The cottage was very nice and cosy The shower is appalling”

- Barry, October 2021
Keisha September 2021

“The cottage was lovely, everything had been thought of.”

We look forward to staying again soon.

- Keisha, September 2021
Tracey August 2021

“Lovely location and property!”

Catered for every need!!

- Tracey, August 2021
Angela July 2021

“Beautiful and comfortable cottage.”

Very private. Stunning setting.

- Angela, July 2021
Stephen June 2021

“Everything you needed for a weeks stay,so relaxing.”

- Stephen, June 2021
Michael May 2021

“Thimble Cottage is the nicest cottage we have ever stayed in and with picturesque scenery and lots of wildlife what more could you ask for.”

It was super clean and no expense spared on the fixtures and fittings.Thank you for a lovely holiday and would definitely go back again.

- Michael, May 2021
Lesley April 2021

“We were extremely well looked after by Steve.”

So friendly and helpful. Such a peaceful and beautiful location. Great for visiting South lakes. A visit to Ulverston and a climb up the Hoad is a MUST do!

- Lesley, April 2021
Fiona September 2020

“Fabulous place to stay, not a single thing to complain about.”

- Fiona, September 2020
Rebecca July 2020

“Very nice getaway for couples, it was a cosy cottage that had all the amenities that we needed during our stay.”

Close to Ulverston just a 10 minute drive and only 40 minutes to Coniston water and Lake Windermere.

- Rebecca, July 2020
Ruairi February 2020

“Our break away at thimble cottage was very pleasant indeed.”

Absolutely stunning location. The cottage itself was warm cosy and inviting if I was going to fault anything about our stay I would say please change the shower because it was rubbish scolding hot for 5 secs Luke warm for 5 secs then freezing cold for a minute. Sorry for nit picking oh and the towel rail did not work other than that superb. Regards Ruairi.

- Ruairi, February 2020
Mark February 2020

“Fantastic cottage in a perfect location, would highly recommend.”

..Thank you!

- Mark, February 2020
Megan July 2019

“Lovely little cottage, every amenity you need.”

Helpful owner would definitely stay again.

- Megan, July 2019

Many thanks for your lovely feedback and we hope to see you again in the future Property Owner
Lynda May 2019

“Stairs bit steep”

- Lynda, May 2019
David May 2019

“Every thing was perfect even the weather will be back many thanks”

- David, May 2019
David April 2019

“Wow! What a fantastic week spent in a beautiful corner of Cumbria.”

Ewedale is pictureque, perfectly situated for exploration of the Lakes and South Lakeland coastlines and we would highly recommend a stay. The owners are very welcoming and clearly run a tight ship (clearly labelled facilities including a great recycle shed) with everything you need within the cottage (e.g. a fully equipped kitchen and very comfortable bedding) and they leave you to unwind after a day of adventures, without any intrusion. Thank you for a glorious week, we would love to come back!

- David, April 2019
Zahra February 2019

“The cottage is beautiful, it’s really well kept and you can tell a lot of love, time and money has been invested in it.”

Would definitely recommend. In a lovely quiet area but close by to local amenities.

- Zahra, February 2019
Charlotte January 2019

“Absolutely loved our stay at thimble cottage.”

The bed is so comfy, and the rest of the cottage is extremely cosy. Owner Steve is extremely welcoming and kindly had a small bottle of milk and a bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival. My boyfriend and I enjoyed our stay so much that 2 nights into it, we had booked to return again two months later. Would definitely reccomend.

- Charlotte, January 2019
Andrew January 2019

“Just what we needed after the festive season to get away to this wonderful ...”

Just what we needed after the festive season to get away to this wonderful little cottage We wanted for nothing in this great cozy cottage would highly recomend to anyone wanting a quiet break

- Andrew, January 2019
Tara December 2018

“We had a wonderful stay, really cozy little cottage with all the extras.”

We enjoyed the heated floors and wood fire. It had everything we needed and would definitely come back.

- Tara, December 2018
Jenna November 2018

“Gorgeous cosy cottage!”

!! Lovely owners made us feel comfortable and at home and would go above and beyond to help with anything. We will 100% be returning.

- Jenna, November 2018
Emma November 2018

“The cottage was beautiful, just what we needed.”

The location was great, very peaceful and a great base to explore the Lake District from

- Emma, November 2018
Elisei November 2018

“Amazing place, really nice people.”

Very good privacy! Recommend for anyone in love!

- Elisei, November 2018
Moloud October 2018

“It was our first experience with skycottage and won't be the last time.”

The cottage was clean, cozy, warm and fully equipped. The owner was living next door and was always available to pop in if you need anything. Highly recommended.

- Moloud, October 2018
Michael September 2018

“A lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

The owners Steve and Carol were the most helpful people you can imagine. Nothing was a problem. Would be happy to visit again when the M5 & M6 roadworks are completed. Mike Bissex

- Michael, September 2018
Malcolm August 2018

“Thimble Cottage is very well presented and comfortable.”

It is located in a very rural setting and offers easy access to the Southern Lakes area and lower Lake District. There are friendly cat visitors which we found delightful. A secluded patio and relaxed atmosphere at the farm made the holiday a very enjoyable experience. Ulverston is close by and a lovely small town.

- Malcolm, August 2018
Colin July 2018

“Fantastic quit place to stay and would definitely go back again; albeit the wife took a little time to get use to the cows !”

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- Colin, July 2018
Ella June 2018

“Thimble cottage was beautiful!”

Very clean and perfect location for exploring the lakes! The owners were very helpful throughout our stay. Will definitely be coming back

- Ella, June 2018
David April 2018

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful we had the best holiday by far.”

We would highly recommend it to anyone that loves peace the views are fantastic. you are not far from ulverston which has all the amenities that you require

- David, April 2018
Rowena April 2018

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet, beautiful location.”

The wine and milk left for us were a nice thought, and we found everything we could need for a relaxing weekend in the lakes. Thank you!

- Rowena, April 2018
Catherine March 2018

“Lovely cottage with everything you could need for a self-catered stay.”

Only issue was steep narrow stairs which previous reviews had already mentioned. Underfloor heating was great and much needed after a day outdoors, but sometimes the thermostat went a bit crazy and repeatedly clicked on/off which was a little annoying at night!

- Catherine, March 2018
Gary February 2018

“The accommodation was very good.”

Nice quiet location. Warm welcome. Only downside might be the steep narrow stairs to the mezzanine bedroom.

- Gary, February 2018
T December 2017

“An ideal location for venturing into the lakes and visiting Barrow in Furness, Walney island and Morecambe bay.”

Unfortunately winter holidays in the lakes can be tricky with ice and snow, so be prepared for the worst.........

- T, December 2017
Wendy September 2017

“Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location and close to many popular lake destinations.”

We had a fabulous relaxing week away and would recommend this cottage for any couple wanting the same- stunning

- Wendy, September 2017
Gillian June 2017

“Beautiful location quiet and peaceful.”

Cottage was superb and the welcome bottle of wine was really appreciated.

- Gillian, June 2017
Mark July 2016

“Beautiful cottage with large private grounds.”

Very quiet but also easy access to local area. We would definitely recommend.

- Mark, July 2016
Josephine June 2016

“This is a lovely cottage in a fantastic setting, and it is very relaxing.”

This was our second stay there but we would go back again, can't get enough of the place.

- Josephine, June 2016
Laura May 2016

“My partner and I loved every minute of our short break away and Thimble Cottage is the perfect little place to stay.”

It was clean and well presented with a lovely little garden and in a lovely location for plenty of walking. Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again.

- Laura, May 2016
Danielle March 2016

“A fantastic stay in a lovely cottage.”

- Danielle, March 2016
Katrin February 2016

“Thimble Cottage was so lovely, the wood burner was wonderful.”

- Katrin, February 2016
William February 2016

“Thimble Cottage was so beautiful, the location was very nice too.”

- William, February 2016
Rodney August 2015

“Thimble Cottage was a great base for our holiday in the Lakes, everything we needed was there.”

There were eggs, milk and a bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival. Stunning views everywhere we drove too. Proximity to the Lakes from where we were staying was ideal. Friendly people and great food, we would recommend The Sutherlands Pub and Restaurant in Windermere .

- Rodney, August 2015
Patrick July 2015

“The property was in a fantastic location.”

This is easily one of the best holidays I have ever been on and the accommodation made it so special indeed. As a couple this was our first holiday away together and we will remember it forever!

- Patrick, July 2015
Matthew April 2015

“The location of the cottage was perfect for our needs, with a 10 to 15 minute drive North to get into the Lake District area.”

The cottage was perfectly sized to suit a couple with all the facilities you could need and the welcome pack was greatly appreciated on the first night.

- Matthew, April 2015
Michael January 2015

“What a lovely place The Lake District is, it was the first time I have been and the fact that Thimble Cottage was as beautiful as it was, I really cannot fault it in any way.”

If you are thinking of booking this cottage please do it, you will not be disappointed.

- Michael, January 2015
Sue December 2014

“A fabulous cottage to stay in.”

Perfect in every way.

- Sue, December 2014
Sonya November 2014

“Peace and quiet.”

Everything we needed was in the cottage. Very well thought out.

- Sonya, November 2014
Stephen October 2014

“Excellent accommodation in an ideal location for visiting the South Lakeland area.”

- Stephen, October 2014
Nicola October 2014

“Thimble Cottage is in a great location.”

The cottage was cosy and the welcome pack very helpful! We would definitely come again.

- Nicola, October 2014
Nicola September 2014

“The peace and quiet together with the location made our stay absolutely perfect.”

- Nicola, September 2014
Chelsea July 2014

“Quiet, scenic views and not too far from grocery stores, gas station etc.”

Also yummy shortbread biscuits on arrival and appreciated the carton of milk in the fridge to start us off - overall a friendly welcome after a long day of travelling. Brilliant directions given by the owner - would have struggled with the sat nav alone.

- Chelsea, July 2014
Robert June 2014

“A fantastic little cottage, very clean and modern.”

The owner was very friendly and helpful. A great place to relax and unwind in very quiet location. The eggs and short bread on arrival was a great thought and very much appreciated. This was a great location for exploring the lakes. We will defiantly be back.

- Robert, June 2014
Vicky March 2014

“The cottage itself was perfect for us, it was also very thoughtful to have milk, eggs and home-made biscuits on arrival, after a long journey that first cup of tea was great!”

- Vicky, March 2014
Robert February 2014

“A lovely cottage, very good use of space; lovely, warm and in excellent order throughout.”

Excellently placed for walking and cycling and very handy for lovely back road journeys into the lakes.

- Robert, February 2014
Danielle December 2013

“Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thimble cottage.”

Couldn't have asked for better for what we wanted! It was refreshing and modern whilst still upholding it's cosy cottage feel. There was lots of tourist information available to be able to plan our perfect break and was within easy driving distance to some of the popular lakes such as Windemere and Coniston. Will definitely recommend it to friends and relatives and if we visit the lakes again in the future would definitely stay here again. Thanks

- Danielle, December 2013
Carol November 2013

“Our second visit to Thimble cottage, and we enjoyed it as much as our first.”

Ulverston is such a lovely place, with yummy cafes, and some really interesting shops. We like being in the heart of the lakes, with the added bonus of a view of the sea. We hope to visit again in the future.

- Carol, November 2013
Barbara August 2013

“We had a lovely holiday in the Lake District, so much to see and do even if the weather is not the best.”

We went primarily to climb Scafell Pike and Helvellyn (via Striding Edge!), and to explore the the area. We could not have asked for better accommodation than Thimble Cottage. Set in a lovely quiet area it was a perfect base for our holiday. Everything we required was provided, and we received a warm welcome from the owner. When renting a cottage, for me the most important thing is cleanliness, Thimble Cottage was spotless. I would highly recommend the cottage, another great find via Sykes Cottages!

- Barbara, August 2013
Jonathan August 2013

“We stayed here for our honeymoon and it was perfect.”

It is only a small open plan cottage but for two adults we had everything we needed. Ulverston is a lovely little town only 5-10minutes away by car, and here we spent time shopping, and using the local restaurants and pubs.

- Jonathan, August 2013
Christopher June 2013

“THE ACCOMMODATION WAS EXCELLENT, OF A VERY HIGH STANDARD.”

THE ADDED BLESSING WE RECEIVED OF A BOTTLE OF WINE, EGGS, MILK, TEA, COFFEE AND SUGAR WERE MUCH APPRECIATED. THE SURROUNDING AREA WAS GREAT AND VERY PEACEFUL. THIMBLE COTTAGE WAS AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR A VERY RELAXING HOLIDAY.

- Christopher, June 2013
Dave May 2013

“The cottage was the perfect base for our daily visits to the lakes and other venues.”

It was also very relaxing and quiet.

- Dave, May 2013
Karolina April 2013

“My husband and I loved the cosy cottage, open fire and surrounding area.”

We had a wonderful stay. Thank you very much.

- Karolina, April 2013
Giancarlo December 2012

“Thimble Cottage is beautiful and the photos on the website do not do it justice.”

We very much appreciated the little touches, such as the ready-made fire, tea, coffee, milk, eggs, biscuits and wine awaiting us on arrival.

- Giancarlo, December 2012
Susan November 2012

“The cottage was lovely and the scenery was beautiful.”

- Susan, November 2012
Gerald September 2012

“Quiet and peaceful.”

Beautiful countryside and lovely cottage.

- Gerald, September 2012
Lynda July 2012

“An ideal location in the countryside.”

Peace and quiet. The cottage was perfect, it had everything required for a self catering holiday. It was the ideal base for getting around the Lake District and coastal areas.

- Lynda, July 2012
Peter June 2012

“Cosy warm accommodation and a lovely welcome pack from nice friendly owners.”

There was a nice garden out the back, and lots of places to visit - I especially loved the wildlife park at Dalton.

- Peter, June 2012
Samantha June 2012

“The location, the accommodation and the owners were all fantastic.”

- Samantha, June 2012
Jennifer June 2012

“We enjoyed the holiday very much.”

The location was quiet and it was easy to get to places.

- Jennifer, June 2012
Anne May 2012

“We liked the isolation and how well maintained the property was.”

An excellent retreat and it suited us really well. The owner was really welcoming and helpful.

- Anne, May 2012
Jean May 2012

“A lovely cottage with excellent walking from the property.”

Owners were very friendly. Overall a great place to stay.

- Jean, May 2012
Mr Hackett February 2012

“A very comfortable cottage in a very pleasant location.”

It was well equipped and clean on our arrival and the welcome bottle of wine was appreciated. The owners were keen to ensure that we enjoyed our stay and were helpful and friendly. The log burner with logs, kindling etc was also a lovely extra courtesy and we have no hesitation in recommending this cottage and location.

- Mr Hackett, February 2012
Julian January 2012

“Beautiful, cosy cottage with a log fire to welcome you after a day out.”

The location near Coniston, Ulverston and so on was another advantage.

- Julian, January 2012
Paul November 2011

“Peace and quiet in a beautiful cottage.”

- Paul, November 2011
Geoff November 2011

“Loved the cottage and the surroundings.”

- Geoff, November 2011
Allan September 2011

“Good location for visiting the surrounding area.”

Many fine and varied walks within a fifteen minute drive of the cottage. The wood-burner in the cottage is great for chilly evenings.

- Allan, September 2011
Shardie September 2011

“The log fire in the cottage was a perfect touch to warm up those cold nights we experienced.”

The owner was great and made sure we were stocked up with enough wood and his hospitality was amazing.

- Shardie, September 2011
Liz August 2011

“An excellent location in a very peaceful area.”

The owners and their dog were very accommodating and friendly. An ideal base for touring with plenty of lovely walks and places to visit. Again we're not disappointed by a cottage booked through Sykes.

- Liz, August 2011
Gerald July 2011

“The peace and quiet, the wonderful location and superb holiday cottage.”

- Gerald, July 2011
Nicholas June 2011

“The cottage was exceptional and perfectly situated for days out in the Lakes and surrounding area.”

- Nicholas, June 2011
Elaine June 2011

“The cottage was just beautiful.”

Plenty to see and do - we had a wonderful time. Would go back again.

- Elaine, June 2011
Susan May 2011

“Beautifully renovated farm building - hospitality and welcome from owners was lovely - idyllic retreat and spot on for touring the Lakes - would highly recommend to others and had a great holiday - thank you!”

- Susan, May 2011
Danielle April 2011

“Thimble Cottage was located in the south of the Lake District and in a lovely secluded part of Ulverston.”

The cottage itself was on a renovated farm with 3 holiday cottages attached. It was spotlessly clean and really cute!! The owners were great and very helpful! They provided us with fresh egg's from their chicken's and a bottle of wine. There was lots of leaflets of things to do in the Lakes in the cottage itself so we had plenty of ideas for things we can do, which was great since we had a bit of rain! It was just a perfect place!

- Danielle, April 2011
William February 2011

“A beautiful cottage, in a beautiful setting, miles from the nearest town, so it was lovely and quiet.”

The fire was amazing, a nice selection of books and CDs to listen and read. Kitchen was spotless and ready to use. Surrounded by rolling hills and potential walks, this really was a lovely holiday.

- William, February 2011
Mike February 2011

“The cottage was beautiful and toasty.”

The hosts were very welcoming.

- Mike, February 2011
Giovanna December 2010

“Everything.”

The cottage was fantastic value, clean, cosy and just beautiful. We had a wonderful holiday.

- Giovanna, December 2010
Darren October 2010

“Everything was stunning.”

Cannot fault any of it, even the owners were brilliant! Thank you. Customer marked everything excellent with additional comments of fantastic, brilliant, stunning!

- Darren, October 2010
Menna September 2010

“The welcome pack when we arrived.”

The under floor heating. Home from home feeling. All we needed for a cosy relaxing holiday.

- Menna, September 2010
Stephen August 2010

“A great little cottage!”

The owners have put in loads of finishing touches to make your stay special. It's the most relaxing holiday we have ever had. Thank you for making our holiday so special.

- Stephen, August 2010
Gabrielle July 2010

“It was a good place for rest, relaxing and nature.”

- Gabrielle, July 2010
Vivienne June 2010

“Cottage small but fine.”

Great area. Great beer and food at 'Black Dog'.

- Vivienne, June 2010
Andrew June 2010

“The cottage was fantastic and of a very high standard - everything was very easy from the booking through to the arrival.”

I am looking to book again!

- Andrew, June 2010
Julie April 2010

“A fantastic cottage set in the rolling countryside.”

The peace and tranquility and fantastic views. The warm welcome from the owner and the brilliant welcome pack.

- Julie, April 2010
Mark March 2010

“Everything - wonderful area; wonderful scenery and a lovely cottage where we got engaged!”

- Mark, March 2010
Kelly February 2010

“The cottage was perfect in every way; as we couldn't bring it home with us we'll definitely be returning.”

- Kelly, February 2010
Andrew December 2009

“The cottage was idyllic, and set in a fantastic location, away from the hustle and bustle of the local towns and villages.”

- Andrew, December 2009
David November 2009

“The cottage was so nice that despite the weather we still had a very relaxing and enjoyable weekend.”

- David, November 2009
Annabelle October 2009

“The cottage was better than we had expected - excellent condition, helpful owners and I was impressed with the booking service from Sykes too.”

Welcome pack also lovely.

- Annabelle, October 2009
Claire August 2009

“Despite the weather we loved the way it's tucked away in the middle of no where, very quiet apart from the occasional animal noises on the farm, and the hosts were lovely and very helpful.”

There was a welcome pack of wine, bread and eggs which was a great surprise and went down well on the first evening. Information on walks etc were provided at the cottage. We had a great time and will definitely be looking to book to go there again in the near future.

- Claire, August 2009
Graham August 2009

“Quiet place to stay, owners very helpful.”

The welcome pack was lovely especially after travelling all day. The cottage was clean, tidy and very well decorated and furnished. Will definitely stay there again.

- Graham, August 2009
Sarah August 2009

“Beautiful, quiet setting minutes away from the nearest town.”

Friendly property owners with wonderful domestic & farm animals (including Buster - the footballing dog).

- Sarah, August 2009
Mark August 2009

“A fantastic small cottage that proved to be an excellent base for our week in the Lakes.”

The owners are very friendly and provided a welcome pack (thanks very much!). The cottage is immaculate and not far from Ulverston with its great pubs. Overall a great week!

- Mark, August 2009
Simon June 2009

“The location of this cottage was perfect and the owners were very friendly and helpful.”

They left us a bottle of wine as well as milk, bread and eggs which I thought was a very nice touch and made our holiday very special.

- Simon, June 2009
Martin June 2009

“A newly converted barn with a warm welcome from the owners.”

- Martin, June 2009
Christopher June 2009

“Very lovely cottage in a secluded farm.”

- Christopher, June 2009
Karen May 2009

“Our hosts were super accommodating and helpful.”

I thought the little touches upon arrival were very sweet and unexpected. We also liked the fact that our cottage was really out in the sticks. Not too far away so that we couldn't visit the Lakes but enough distance to really be away from it all .. idyllic. We would definitely make a return visit.

- Karen, May 2009

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Summary

One galleried double bedroom (accessed by steep wooden staircase)
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner.
Electric underfloor central heating on ground floor with electric storage heaters and woodburner
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, Dish washer, WiFi, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, CD
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Patio and small garden area with furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Free range eggs available
Shop 3 miles, pubs 2 miles. EV charging is not allowed at the property
There is a list of local charging points in the welcome pack

The property

Thimble Cottage is a stone built semi-detached barn conversion set in a pretty and secluded position in the little hamlet of Pennington.

The cottage sleeps two people in one stunning, galleried double bedroom.

This cosy holiday property offers superb accommodation including an open plan living area with a wood burner, and a small front garden with patio, a lovely spot to relax in after a day spent exploring the surrounding area.

Thimble Cottage is a charming romantic retreat for those who love the great outdoors.

Ewe Dale Barn Cottages

A group of traditional South Lakeland stone cottages, nestled in a peaceful position within the quaint Hamlet of Pennington. Surrounded by beautiful reservoirs and incredible 360-views of the encompassing scenery of the Lake District National Park, this cluster of cottages is perfect for a large group getaway, whether travelling as a family or friends seeking an action-packed adventure in this stupendous part of the country. The neighbouring town of Ulverston can be found just a few miles away, offering an abundance of amenities including a handful of pubs, extensive selection of cafés and restaurants, and a well-established convenience store selling all the essential household items. There's much fun to be had in the area with attractions such as the Water Park Lakeland Adventure Centre and the National-Trust-owned Sandscale Haws National Nature Reserve right on your doorstep, as well as many spectacular hiking routes including Mill Beck Abbey Walk, Birkrigg Common and Grizedale. Bowness-on-Windermere, Kendall and Cartmel lie within easy touring distance, with The World of Beatrix Potter Attraction, Cartmell Fell and 14th-century remains of Sizergh Castle offering fantastic days out for the whole family to enjoy. Climb the heights of Black Fell, Scafell Pike and Swirl How, or see Ambleside Roman Fort and the National-Trust-owned Wray Castle, to learn of the Lake Districts rich history. An excellent base from which to discover the true delights of Cumbria.

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About the location

PENNINGTON

Ulverston 3 miles; Coniston 11 miles.

Pennington is a small hamlet with a scattering of dwellings, farms and country pubs, situated on the beautiful Lake District Peninsula, an area of tranquillity, gentle hills and unspoilt walking country. Locally, the start of the Haematite and Cumbrian Way footpaths can be located, and the twin pubs at Great Urswick Tarn are renowned locally for their fine ales and good food. Pennington's nearby neighbour, Ulverston, is an ancient market town that still holds a street market every Thursday and Saturday. Today, the town is well known as a “Festival Town”, with events throughout the year, and as the birthplace of Stan Laurel - it is now home to the only Laurel and Hardy museum in the world! Facilities include a wide range of independent shops, pubs, restaurants, a cinema and a leisure centre. All of the attractions of the National Park are easily reached. The Furness Coast boasts sandy beaches and good birdwatching. Nearby family attractions include Furness Abbey, the Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway, the South Lakes Wild Animal Park, Conishead Priory, Holker Hall and Muncaster Castle.

Please be advised- Thimble Cottage will sleep a maximum of 2 people, extra guests sleeping in the property is not permitted and you may be asked to leave without a refund if you are found to be overoccupying.

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“Very clean & comfortable cottage Every thing you needed was there The bottle of ...”

“Thimble Cottage is ideally situated to explore the Furness Peninsula, all the places to be explored are within a few miles of each other as the Peninisula is narrower than one realises.”

“Fantastic, I'll be back again.”

“Thimble Cottage was perfect for what I needed to be work in the area and enjoy some peace and quiet.”

“The cottage is really relaxing and very cosy and was incredibly clean.”

“We loved our stay at thimble cottage so much.”

“Lovely Cottage.”

“A beautiful Cottage in a beautiful part of the country.”

“Thimble cottage was gorgeous, very well equipped, very clean and felt home from home, great location, so peaceful out in the countryside yet just a short drive to Ulverston with bars, restaurants and local mini supermarkets.”

“The cottage is a cosy atmosphere well situated for visiting the Lakes but away from the usual tourist hubs.”

“Absolutely beautiful cottage very Clean and well kept!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Thimble Cottage.”

“We had a lovely 7 day stay at Thimble Cottage.”

“Very pleasant stay for two of us!”

“I spent a lovely 3 weeks at this cottage.”

“Excellent for two clean and cosy”

“Arriving in dreadful weather, the cottage wasn't warm on arrival after a 7 hour journey that was disappointing.”

“Lovely little cottage, has everything you could need, ( no freezer though) but not really an issue for us.”

“We have stayed at Ewedale Farm twice before in the past year, both times in Laith Cottage, we absolutely loved our stays there, so this time we thought we would try Thimble Cottage.”

“Unfortunately we had to cut short our holiday due to family illness we managed 3 nights stay at the cottage”

“What an amazing weekend away!”

“Had an amazing stay at thimble cottage,it was immaculately clean and the milk and wine was a lovely touch.”

“We enjoyed our stay at Thimble cottage.”

“Fabulous place bern quite a few times now in Woodside bard two .”

“What a brilliant cottage Thimble Cottage is, everything you need for a short stay or even longer.”

“Thimble Cottage was excellent in every way.”

“Cottage was amazing.”

“Staircase too steep for the elderly but rest beutiful”

“What a fantastic cottage, lovely location everything we needed & the log fire what a bonus definitely booking again in October.”

“Great place for couples to get away.”

“Absolutely spotless, credit to the owners, only thing that would stop us from ...”

“A very comfortable, warm place to stay with just about everything you need for a week.”

“Lovely time again third time different cottage this time beautiful little cottage think be going to that one .”

“The cottage was very nice and cosy The shower is appalling”

“The cottage was lovely, everything had been thought of.”

“Lovely location and property!”

“Beautiful and comfortable cottage.”

“Everything you needed for a weeks stay,so relaxing.”

“Thimble Cottage is the nicest cottage we have ever stayed in and with picturesque scenery and lots of wildlife what more could you ask for.”

“We were extremely well looked after by Steve.”

“Fabulous place to stay, not a single thing to complain about.”

“Very nice getaway for couples, it was a cosy cottage that had all the amenities that we needed during our stay.”

“Our break away at thimble cottage was very pleasant indeed.”

“Fantastic cottage in a perfect location, would highly recommend.”

“Lovely little cottage, every amenity you need.”

“Stairs bit steep”

“Every thing was perfect even the weather will be back many thanks”

“Wow! What a fantastic week spent in a beautiful corner of Cumbria.”

“The cottage is beautiful, it’s really well kept and you can tell a lot of love, time and money has been invested in it.”

“Absolutely loved our stay at thimble cottage.”

“Just what we needed after the festive season to get away to this wonderful ...”

“We had a wonderful stay, really cozy little cottage with all the extras.”

“Gorgeous cosy cottage!”

“The cottage was beautiful, just what we needed.”

“Amazing place, really nice people.”

“It was our first experience with skycottage and won't be the last time.”

“A lovely cottage in a perfect location.”

“Thimble Cottage is very well presented and comfortable.”

“Fantastic quit place to stay and would definitely go back again; albeit the wife took a little time to get use to the cows !”

“Thimble cottage was beautiful!”

“The cottage was absolutely beautiful and so peaceful we had the best holiday by far.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a quiet, beautiful location.”

“Lovely cottage with everything you could need for a self-catered stay.”

“The accommodation was very good.”

“An ideal location for venturing into the lakes and visiting Barrow in Furness, Walney island and Morecambe bay.”

“Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location and close to many popular lake destinations.”

“Beautiful location quiet and peaceful.”

“Beautiful cottage with large private grounds.”

“This is a lovely cottage in a fantastic setting, and it is very relaxing.”

“My partner and I loved every minute of our short break away and Thimble Cottage is the perfect little place to stay.”

“A fantastic stay in a lovely cottage.”

“Thimble Cottage was so lovely, the wood burner was wonderful.”

“Thimble Cottage was so beautiful, the location was very nice too.”

“Thimble Cottage was a great base for our holiday in the Lakes, everything we needed was there.”

“The property was in a fantastic location.”

“The location of the cottage was perfect for our needs, with a 10 to 15 minute drive North to get into the Lake District area.”

“What a lovely place The Lake District is, it was the first time I have been and the fact that Thimble Cottage was as beautiful as it was, I really cannot fault it in any way.”