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Pennys Cottage

Troutbeck, Cumbria & The Lake District (Ref. 1041276)

4.5★

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  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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69 Customer Review(s)

  • John

    “Penny's cottage is in a beautiful situation, the views are fantastic.”

    Upstairs is lovely, and well maintained. The upstairs bedroom smells a little of damp. Downstairs is another issue! The shower room has a fantastic shower, however steam soon builds up in the small bathroom as the extractor fan is doing very little and is dirty. Opening the door just sets the fire alarm off. Maybe install another or more powerful extractor or clean the existing one. The towel rail is coming away from the wall, as others have said and needs repairing. The downstairs bedroom ...

    Upstairs is lovely, and well maintained. The upstairs bedroom smells a little of damp. Downstairs is another issue! The shower room has a fantastic shower, however steam soon builds up in the small bathroom as the extractor fan is doing very little and is dirty. Opening the door just sets the fire alarm off. Maybe install another or more powerful extractor or clean the existing one. The towel rail is coming away from the wall, as others have said and needs repairing. The downstairs bedroom smells of damp, especially when it is raining. It feels cold and damp all the time. Nobody has cleaned around the side of the bedside tables for a long time, and there are cobwebs and spiders. I tried using the vacuum cleaner supplied but it smelt awful. There is no need to have two beds but together to form a king size bed as the room is too small, in our opinion. Having said that we did enjoy our stay, if the cottage had some TLC we would return again. Communication with Sykes has been terrible. There is no phone number. Nobody took any action using WhatsApp until I threatened to share my thoughts on X. Then they suddenly replied. Listen to what people are saying about communication with Sykes. It is all the same, non existent and you do not try to help customers before or during their stays. You seem to just want the money without providing any service. Use phones again so customers can talk to someone!!!

    - John, August 2024

    Thank you for taking the time to give us some feedback. We apologise for the issues that you encountered during your stay, the owner is now aware of the issue with the smell downstairs and is currently in the process of getting this rectified. In regards to the fan in the bathroom, this has now been replaced by a more powerful one, the towel rail has also been repaired since your feedback. We find that bed size/comfort is very much down to personal preference so we are sorry that it was not to your liking on this occasion. We are sorry that you found it difficult to get through to us, we will have a look into this further and see where the issue was. We hope t welcome you again. The owner relations team - Lakelovers Property Owner

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 1 x lower ground floor super king-size double
  • Shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove, TV and balcony
  • Utility room
  • Please be advised that this property is not suitable for very young children due to the stone steps the property which may be slippery.
  • Woodburning stove (wood not supplied)
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi
  • Private parking for 1 small car, additional first come basis parking close by
  • Patio with furniture
  • Garden
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub are a few miles away

The property

Pennys Cottage is believed to be dating from the 17th Century and was once a former cow shed converted to a residence in the 19th Century. It is now a charming mid-terrace traditional cottage with many original features, enjoying beautiful and picturesque views across the Troutbeck valley down to the church surrounded by fields, trees and up towards the Garburn Pass, Ill Bell and the High Street ridge. The Mortal Man and Queen's Head are within walking distance and are full of original features and good food. Pennys Cottage offers a spacious and social living space, a great space to spend time with friends. The living area affords a breath-taking view across the Troutbeck valley, has a lovely cottage garden with patio furniture, where you can enjoy the ever-changing picture postcard view no matter what time of day or time of year. Accommodation Enter the property via the pretty white wooden picket fence. Once inside be wowed by the view. Pennys Cottage has been fully refurbished by the owners. The open plan lounge with a cosy modern feel, sit on the comfy sofa by the log burner or admire the fabulous view. A great way to chill out and relax with friends whilst watching the TV or indeed just chatting over a glass of wine or cup of tea. You could also relax on the superb balcony where steps lead down into the terraced garden, or just just sit and take in the views The open plan kitchen/diner is well appointed to enjoy that hearty Cumbrian breakfast or romantic supper in the warmth of the cosy log burner nearby. The kitchen is well equipped with a range of appliances including oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A cosy double bedroom is located on this floor. Downstairs is a Super king bed. A fabulous shower room with a really modern feeling has a large walk in shower, vanity unit with basin and wc, Illuminated mirror, shaver point and plenty of storage. A useful utility room at the rear of the property is a great space with a washing machine. This space is great for drying off wet dogs. A door leads to a sheltered area where wet clothing can be dried and boots etc can be removed. This then leads to a patio area and a lawned garden. At the foot of the garden is an original stone and slate roof outhouse with a feature water pump that used to pump water from the original well. There is a covered access with gate through to the bridleway behind. At the front of the property is a drop of area in front of next doors garage. Parking for one car can be found back down the road at the end of the neighbouring property marked “parking for Penny’s cottage”. Additional parking is located just along from the property on a first come first served basis. Location A romantic cottage in the Troutbeck Valley provides a Lake District holiday experience like no other. This fabulous Troutbeck holiday let enjoys the scenic surroundings of the Troutbeck Valley, which lies between Windermere and Ambleside village. To the north via the dramatic Kirkstone Pass road is picturesque Ullswater. The Troutbeck Valley is popular with walkers, photographers and those who love to do nothing but admire the scenery! There are a number of walks to enjoy in the area, ranging from a leisurely stroll around Brotherswater to an exciting trek on the Wansfell Ridge. Whatever you get up to, you'll be tempted by a meal or a pint of real Lakeland ale at the Mortal Man Inn in Troutbeck - One of the best country pubs in the Lake District. Despite the air of seclusion, you only need travel a few miles to reach Windermere - with shops, Booths supermarket, cafes and restaurants on offer. There are plenty of family attractions only a few miles further away in Bowness village, including the World of Beatrix Potter attraction, lake shore mini golf, cinema, the 'Old Laundry Theatre' and Windermere Golf Club. Follow the A591 north and you'll reach Ambleside on the northern shores of Lake Windermere. This cosmopolitan village is great for shopping, offers several acclaimed Lake District restaurants such as The Glass House, and also offers Windermere Lake Cruises from Waterhead Pier. Continue on the A591 to Rydal Water and historic Grasmere. It couldn't be easier to explore.

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About the location

TROUTBECK

Windermere 3 miles; Ambleside 4 miles.

The small Lakeland village of Troutbeck can be found between its more famous neighbours Windermere and Ambleside, close by the Kirkstone Pass. A mixture of houses, cottages and farms, the village is scattered along a narrow lane bordered by a drystone wall. Many of these buildings date back to the 17th Century with features such as mullioned windows and heavy cylindrical chimneys and the northern end boasts its own 17th century inn. Close by, the bustling towns of Windermere and Ambleside are popular with visitors, providing a range of amenities to suit all tastes. Lake Windermere offers boat trips, including the lakeside ferry to the Lakeside Aquarium and Grizedale Forest Park. The ‘Windermere Steamboat Museum’ displays a fascinating collection of boats whilst children will enjoy the ‘World of Beatrix Potter’ in Bowness, where technology brings her characters to life. Within easy reach of destinations such as Coniston Water, Kendal, Keswick and the Lakeland Mountains, Troutbeck is ideally situated for exploring all that the region has to offer.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter