Pennys Cottage

Really comfortable, well equipped cottage in a stunning location.

One of the most peaceful cottages we have ever stayed in. Amazing views complemented by the overall quality of the cottage. Great location, within easy reach of all the major attractions in the Lake District.

Lovely cottage, exceptional view.

Gorgeous surroundings. Will definitely book again

This was our second visit to Penny's cottage and we love it; we will almost certainly book again in October.

Troutbeck is a wonderful place to stay, the cottage is very comfortable and the views are beautiful. Headroom is a little limited downstairs. Manageable at my height of 6'2", but if you were any taller, it would be a problem, perhaps. There were just a couple of problems, however. Due to the heating being on pre-programmed settings the radiators hardly came on at all and we found it almost impossible to dry the towels and bath mat - even with the de-humidifier. We had a particularly wet week (even for the Lake District) and, again, we were also unable to dry our walking boots out over night. If this can be solved, it would be really helpful. There were also a couple of ceiling lights which were flickering. Clearly, not sufficiently important for us to contact Sykes Cottages, but probably worth sorting out for future guests. One over the sofa and the other in the kitchen area. Apart from those small problems; brilliant. We will book again.

Fabulous cottage.

Great location with outstanding views. Really comfortable, wanted to stay longer. Absolutely loved our stay. Will definitely be rebooking. Highly recommend

Pennys cottage is in a beautiful location and has some fantastic views from the cottage.

The house itself is really well set out and furnished to a very high standard. Although it’s compact we, three adults, never felt uncomfortable or that property was too small. It had everything we needed for a typical Lake District holiday.

The cottage is very well appointed, beautifully presented and well equipped with kitchen equipment etc.

The views across the valley were the highlight and the reason we chose the cottage as we have stayed in Troutbeck for the last 18 years. Minor comments; the cottage layout was restricted due to having an elderly Labrador - he was unable to navigate the steep stone steps to the garden so we were unable to have him downstairs in the utility area next to our bedroom. The bolt at the top of the front door is very stiff and only my husband could open it .

This is a lovely cottage, the space has been used in a really practical way.

It's finished to a high standard throughout and had everything we needed for week. Perfectly set up for taking dogs with a hose and utility area were extremely useful. The living area was lovely and comfortable after a long walk. We would definitely stay again.

This is our 4th stay here.

We love the location, design and layout. Be warned if u r tall … low doors and out of the rear gate- I should know better but still hit my head several times! The fire hadn’t been cleaned out on arrival and there was a lot of ash under it and wood bits near the basket.. a damp or musty smell is evident in or around the bathroom.. bed is super comfy & it’s so quiet there. The tv is having a few issues , going blank saying there is a storage issue? Pulled the plug, turned back on and it’s ok for a couple of nights then does it again.. all minor issues just to let owners know.. still love it here and will be back .

Loved every second of our stay at Penny's Cottage.

My only complaint is that we didn't stay longer. The accommodation was found clean, warm and felt immediately homely. Nice little welcome gift also. The location is perfect for heading straight out on walks or to the pubs. Troutbeck is beautiful, even in lashing rain. We'll absolutely be back and probably stay here.

Our fourth visit to Penny's Cottage.

We had a great week the cottage is comfortable and cosy and after a day out in the lakes lovely to sit around the wood burner. Ideally situated with stunning ever changing views. Ideal for walking the dog straight from the cottage. Turn right and there's a pub turn left and there's a lovely tearoom.

It exceeded our highest expectations.

The property is very well equipped with quality appliances, along with beautifully finished rooms, managing to retain character with modern touches. It's convenient for touring the lake district, enough off the beaten track, with walks from the property. We can quite safely say this is the best property we have ever stayed at and will not dissapoint.

A lovely little cottage with a fabulous view from both inside the cottage and from the balcony.

Super-comfortable beds, lovely and warm, and nice pottery in the kitchen. A dryer would be a valuable addition, as there is a washing machine and only a clothes horse for drying, which means wet clothes hanging about.

Third visit, love the area and the local pubs, villages, most of all it’s the view from the balcony that is stunning, we were so lucky to have sunshine to enjoy it at its best.

Well equipped and comfortable cottage, tastefully decorated. For a couple and dog it is ideally sized. My only negative would be it could be cleaner, the main areas of use are clean, but shelves, tables etc could do with a thorough clean. We had a small maintenance issue and Lakelovers were excellent attended same day.

Penny's Cottage is just idyllic.

The views are stunning and the balcony was a real boon. It is so well placed for stunning walks from the door and there are two pubs and a coffee shop which are just a few minutes walk away. Highly recommended.

This is the third time we have stayed in this property and we love it each time.

We have done two winter stays and this year a summer stay. The cottage has everything you need. Loved sitting outside on the balcony in the warm weather. Just want to bring to attention to whoever maintains the property that the front garden needs a bit of trimming and there is a strong damp musty smell in back right hand corner of bottom bedroom, next to shower. These are not criticisms and do not detract from our enjoyment, just maintenance issues that you may not notice.

Very comfortable well equipped cottage.

Had a problem with the tv and it took a while to get it looked at only to be informed that the tv has no signal so has to be operated through the internet which wasn’t explained in the instructions

A wonderful place with great views very nicely appointed with everything you could need for a self catering cottage

Let’s start with the positives, and there are many.

Penny Cottage is beautifully located with a stunning view looking out over a fells from the balcony window. You arrive to a pack of rather tasty shortbread and coffee pods for the machine. A nice touch. The cottage is clean and well cared for. Nothing is old, or tired about any of its fixtures or fittings. The kitchen is modern and well appointed, the lounge comfortable and the bedrooms well appointed. The provided internet good enough to stream TV on. One bed is firm and the other soft, so all back types are well catered for. The bathroom modern and there is a dedicated parking space a minutes’ walk away. Bedding is clean, towels fluffy and plentiful. The washing machine is new and full of electronic bleeps and chirpy sounds. But vocal traits aside, it’s a great machine. The reported mould problems in previous reviews has been resolved. It is a lovely cottage. However...... The cottage is marketed as offering accommodation for four persons. You would need to be four tolerant, slim and close friends. The table offers seating for four, but they would need to be friends of Snow White. Within 5 minutes of our arrival my Spaniel had escaped over a storage box stored near the wall, through some wonky wire strands and was out from this ‘dogs welcome’ property. Fortunately we got him back, but he was no longer allowed unattended in the garden. The glass shelf around the base of the cooker extraction fan is at eye level height and three times in the first day I bashed my head into it. A strategically placed tin on the offending corner resolved that issue. There is a 2-inch step up into the kitchen which is a trip hazard as it’s not delineated. Flies .... every room comes with at least one residential fly. You chase them out and a fresh one washes ashore. The bathroom, (which is an internal room with no exterior walls or windows) has two of the irritating pests, who boast residential permits. You chase the little bu@@ers out and five minutes later, voilà, a fresh pair. We found small black specks on the floor, which once cleaned up, reappeared. In hindsight we now believe they were probably “Fly droppings, often called "fly spots" or "fly specks," are tiny, dark (black or brown) spots left behind by flies. They are a common sign of fly activity and can be found on surfaces where flies frequently land, such as walls, ceilings, windows, and light fixtures. These spots are essentially fly faeces, and the presence of them can indicate a potential fly problem”. Finally, check all plates and crockery as your reliant on previous renters being good at washing up or using the dishwasher. At the change over the cleaners don’t run the items through the machine. Luckily, I always lick my cutlery clean, (he jokes). All that said, would we stay at the cottage again? Definitely yes, but next time we’d bring a can of fly spray.

The owners have created a lovely compact home - it's chocolate box pretty with a stunning view .

..let down by things needing fixed ...waste stack at the back of the house swinging loose and banging against the house-now cable tied by property services ,the sofa seams to have maybe damaged supports as we had to fight out the framework when we got up ,there is a damp smell in the down stairs bedroom not helped by the missing downpipe and lack of gutter stop next door and chimney sweep in while on our holiday- could they not come at change over . Sadly housekeeping had done a really poor job cleaning with food spilled on storage shelves +fridge ,grease filled trays in the oven , a wood burner with water in it -this is damaging -and basics like the glass not clean-a soft damp cloth and the white ash from the fire place cleans it in seconds -chimney sweep recommended... lastly the bathroom floor needs to be cleaned and the black mold in the shower treated -dettol mold and mildew is great at treating that ..... cleaning the floor will reduce the spider population and pick up the hair /fluff /spiders webs on bins and toilet roll holders . On a positive the kitchen was well stocked with nice china and sharp knives ... an increasing rarity ... the bed was comfortable ... and the linen and towels good quality ... saw the aurora two nights in a row ... a surprise bonus

One of the best cottages we've stayed in, would go back next time we're in the area

We have stayed at Pennys Cottage 4 times now and love the cottage, the position ( many walks straight from the door), and the views.

We hope to return. We feel that since Lake Lovers have been taken over by Sykes the company is now impossible to speak to on the phone which needs sorting.

A beautiful cottage.

The location was nice and quiet and the local pubs were amazing. The cottage had such a stunning view and inside the cottage had everything you could need! Our dog unfortunately got a bit too mouthy on one of the dog toys provided, so we replaced it with a new bunny toy for future dogs to enjoy! Amazing holiday home and would love to stay again

Delighted to find cottage just as advertised.

Excellent facilities, beautiful high quality fixtures and fittings. Really comfortable with stunning view. NOTICE FOR CLEANERS. No need to publish! On leaving I asked the cleaner to leave the 1” ash in log burner but he said people like it to be cleared. (As it was when we arrived) The logs burn better on a bed of ash so the cleaners may need to be instructed.

Love the cottage.

This was our second stay here. Layout & location are superb. It is well kitted out with everything we needed. The main oven causes the electric to trip. We had to stop using it. Also, it’s worth mentioning that the smoke alarm goes off if bathroom door is left open & steam from shower gets out.. scared us to death!

We absolutely loved the location of the property.

The cottage was well thought out and the owners have done an amazing job renovating it. It had everything we could need for a perfect holiday. In fact, we both said we would love to live in something like this georgous cottage. We booked for Christmas week and found the property to be very warm and cosy with just the radiators on however, the log burner provides that extra bit of warmth after a long day hiking, and the view were just breathtaking. One of the best properties we've stayed in. Unfortunately, the listing does not do this place justice. Firstly, bedding, towels, toilet roll, washing up liquid, tea towels, dish cloths, oven gloves, dishwasher tablets, cleaning spray, and kitchen towel were all provided. There is also a hair dryer. Please note that washing machine detergent is not provided. All these things are kindly provided by the owner and would save a lot of space in the car. We tried to contact Sykes prior to leaving and got no reply, so thought it would be useful to note them here for other guests, ideally, the listing would be updated to show these items. There was the smallest amount of mould present in the downstairs bedroom, nothing really worth worrying about and the owners have provided a dehumidifier to help resolve the issue. Unfortunately, we did experience a localised powercut on Xmas eve from 9.30am through to 4pm which meant we couldn't use any facilities and we had no heating as all of the radiators are electric in the property. We called Sykes to confirm the procedure/process just in case it didn't get fixed in time for Christmas day. They weren't very reassuring and offered no advice except to look at a link which advised people of the issue. I've worked for holiday lets previously and thought that they didn't provide great customer service in this circumstance. From previous experience, I would have thought the offer of an emergency heating source would have been suggested (especially when all the heating is electric and no logs are provided) or perhaps an offer of a gesture of goodwill like eating out vouchers, discounts on their next stay etc. We ended up staying out for the whole day and it was luckily fixed by 4.30pm. We stocked up on logs just incase. We understand these things happen and its not the fault of anyone however, it is times like these when customer service is noticeable. I guess it highlighted to us just how corporate Skyes are. Overall, we loved our stay at Penny's Cottage and wouldn't hesitate to recommend this place to everyone. The owners have thought of everything and we honestly would return again in a heart beat.

This was our 4th stay at Penny's cottage and it delivered as usual.

The location is sublime, cleanliness was excellent, the location was as perfect as ever and we have nothing negative to say about the cottage. If we could live here we would. We hope to be back again soon. Caroline & Michael Wakeford

Cosey and comfortable cottage with spectacular views in one of the best villages in the Lakes.

The balcony is a great asset as is the small but useful outside space and gate to the public footpath at the rear. Beds were very comfortable with good quality bedding too. Easy walking distance to two good pubs in the village also the cafe in the old post office. We were lucky with mild temperatures during our stay but the electric heaters were barely adequate apart from the one in the bathroom. The wood burner would help boost the heat in the evenings but not appropriate to use on chilly mornings whilst having breakfast. Based on several recent reviews we contacted Sykes prior to our holiday to get assurances that the damp issue had been addressed. We received confirmation that the owner was aware and measures in place to address. We didn’t detect any damp issues thankfully but as a previous review stated a missing section of downpipe at the rear of a neighbours property could be hindering any ongoing damp resolution. The owners may also wish to consider a washer/dryer which would reduce wet clothes drying and adding to damp challenges. The parking space directly outside the cottage is purely for loading/unloading as you partly obstruct a neighbour’s garage but a dedicated parking space is only a 30 second walk.

We had a fabulous stay at this stunning cottage.

The view from the living room is gorgeous, very peaceful. We loved the cottage, wish we could have stayed longer, a beautiful location with lots of places to visit. Thank you.

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 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!!!

We absolutely loved everything about Penny’s cottage.

The views, the luxurious beds and bedding, everything worked properly and was top standard. Troutbeck is a very tranquil village which is lovely after a busy day exploring in busier areas. We can’t recommend it enough. Hopefully we’ll return one day. Thank you Penny and Graham.

Whilst the view is stunning and the location fabulous the cottage has been difficult to enjoy due to the damp and mould issues downstairs.

There is no denying the gorgeous view and lovely location, but we left two days early because of the damp problem. The smell of damp was quite noticeable on arrival. When we went to go to bed on the first night it became apparent there was black mould on the wall in the downstairs bedroom, the carpet next to it and the curtains smell very badly of damp and the carpet feels damp when you tread on it barefoot. Also we had to hoover behind the bedside tables in there (at midnight!) due to them literally being stuck to the wall with cobwebs and spiders in situ. We tried sleeping upstairs on the second night but that bedroom also smells ‘fousty’ and we spent two nights sleeping on the settee in the living room before deciding we’d had enough. It wasn’t helped when the cooker fuse tripped out four times when we were just trying to heat a meal for 20 minutes. The cottage could be amazing, it must have been lovely before the damp issue got this bad. The owners have put in a dehumidifier but that won’t deal with damp in the walls (I’d suggest a conversation with the neighbour about the missing down pipe right by the wall that is getting the damp issue). We’re not the first people to mention this problem when we checked previous feedback on Sykes website. We tried to contact Sykes twice while there but no reply was received so we left. We were sad to leave early, and did try to enjoy the cottage for the view but gave up.

Really pleased with the cottage.

Excellent views And a coffee shop in the village. Unfortunately for us rained most of week. Don't know if we would come back, nothing to do with cottage but 7 hours on the m5. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage.

This is a beautiful and very comfortable cottage the interior is lovey the cottage is situated in a beautiful part of Troutbeck, the reason we only give 4 stars because the gardens are very overgrown so when it rained you got wet from the overgrown plants as they covered both front and back entrances having said that we would definitely stay there again

Second visit to Pennys, we love the location and the views, the local pubs, both good and worth a visit, the security of the garden, it’s perfect for couples with dogs.

We’ve already booked again for next year. Cleanliness could be improved, a deep clean of areas that they don’t get time for in a change over is probably due.

We have stayed at Pennys many times, its a gorgeous cosy cottage with stunning views in a great location.

2 pubs right on your doorstep and plenty of walks straight from your door. As others have mentioned there is an overwhelming smell of damp in the downstairs (main) bedroom that hasnt been there before. Will report back to Lakelovers so they hopefully fix it soon. Apart from the damp, we had a perfect break.

A beautiful location, peaceful, tranquil, excellent to return after some nice local walking, thank you.

Amazing little cottage !

We had some concerns reading other reviews about damp/cleanliness - but no such issues on our stay - immaculate and no sign of damp. Cottage is tiny but perfectly formed - everything you need for a lovely stay - better suited to couples than families/freinds although there are two double bedrooms. Space is limited but that makes it even cosier ! I'm 6' 5" and headroom downstairs is limited but most people will not have an issue. My only gripe (because I'm tall) is the positioning of the smoke alarm in the downstairs bedroom - hit my head several times in the night !!! The location and views from the rear are stunning and an added bonus is it's a 10min stroll along the lanes to the rear of the property to either the Mortal Man (superb food) or the Queens Head (beautiful and good food) - both dog friendly. Would highly recommend this cottage - what a gem !

Lovely situated cottage in a beautiful rural, quiet location.

Lots to like; the stunning view, the balcony, shower/water pressure, woodburner, utility room when coming back from wet walks, fully equipped cottage. However; The counter pane of the main bed downstairs slipped onto the floor and when picked up it was covered in black dog hairs which then stuck to the quilt/bedding, leading us to believe the carpet had not been vacuumed. We also suffered from bites overnight in the bed (fleas?). The downstairs bedroom smelt damp and felt cold, we understand it is set into the hillside and a humidifier was provided to counteract this but still not an inviting space. This bedroom contains a huge bed of 2 singles strapped together, and in our opinion was too big for the room leaving very little space to get round, a smaller bed we think would have worked better. Ridiculously, 1 1/2 toilet rolls left for potentially 4 adults for 1 week. Lots of cobwebs evident especially on the natural stonewalls. We brought our own firewood but a starter pack would have been appreciated.

We loved the location of this lovely cottage and the views are simple amazing.

Great walks from the door and two lovely pubs, The Queens Head and The Mortal Man within easy walking distance. However, we were disappointed with a few things. No logs or kindling on arrival ( as commented on before ) so we left what we had left for the next guests. Mouldy towel. Dirty blankets. Cobwebs abundant, Dirty Floors. The gardens need tidying. This cottage was not for us. Unusual for Lakelovers.

Third visit and the cottage is ideal for us and our dog Pepper.

Fabulous views.

Overall a lovely cosy property with an excellent location and very well equipped kitchen.

Cleanliness was generally very good although the sofa blankets where full of dog hairs which my wife discovered after putting one around her and getting covered in them. There was also inadequate fire wood for the log burner and I had to go and purchase some myself. A property with a burner at this time of year should have a well stocked supply of wood and kindling for guests. The cottage was lovely and had a very welcoming and cosy feel. Unfortunately when we arrived there was no water however this was not the fault of anyone to do with the property and united utilities has it back on by the time we got back from the pub. We were very pleased with the response of the agency and the owners when we informed them of the problem and they did all they could to help.

While the property was lovely and well kitted out it wasn't cleaned to a very good standard.

Dog fur everywhere when we arrived (which we can appreciate is hard to clean, as we have our own!) and cobwebs/strings of dust in the corners of rooms, which was a little disappointing. The downstairs also smelled quite badly of damp which I see the owners are trying to remedy with a humidifier but it wasn't a pleasant place to sleep in. The house would really benefit from a bath too.

Penny's Cottage is a lovely cosy cottage, with beautiful views.

It is really well equipped, and we made full use of the woodburner and nespresso machine! This was our second stay, and we would most definitely stay again.

We had a lovely stay.

The cottage is comfortable and has breathtaking views. Highly recommended, however we did think it would be a bit of a squash for 4 people if the weather was poor. The only things that would have enhanced our stay would have been some logs on arrival (previous guests have mentioned this) and a back door key so that dogs could be taken directly to the utility room. Perhaps there was one but it wasn't obvious to us!

This is a really cozy cottage with everything you need.

Sitting on the sofa watching the sunrise with a coffee was one of my favourite parts of the day.

Lovely, comfortable cottage with good facilities.

However , two small things: Was surprised to find Christmas decorations still up in the middle of January. Remotes in both Dab radio and television needed batteries replacing. Really enjoyed our stay despite being snowed in and unable to get the car out of the village for two days.

This property is exceptional.

It was the cleanest property we have ever stayed in and had everything you need for your stay. It’s warm and cosy, the radiators are easy to use and provide adequate heat, the log fire works brilliantly. All the kitchen appliances are top quality. The bedding and towels were top quality, beds and mattresses clean and very comfortable. The views spectacular from the terrace. A well looked after property that you can tell is loved by the owners. Lots of great walks accessible straight from the property and amenities nearby at Ambleside. Will definitely be back.

We truly enjoyed staying in Pennys Cottage and exploring the Troutbeck area.

We thought the cottage was perfect for us as a couple with our dog. The cottage was clean and has an efficient use of space. Streaming was no problem and we had 4G service alongside functional Wi-Fi. We would have appreciated a few emergency amenities for power outages, such as a torch and maybe a few LED/battery operated candles, since the power was out for 10 hours due to storm Pia. Thankfully we had brought our own fire supplies as none were provided. The old post office Cafe was a lovely place to have breakfast and coffee, while the mortal man is a super cozy traditional pub with amazing food. There are great walks to do right out the door. All in all we had a wonderful stay and would love to return!

The PERFECT holiday cottage ❤️

Perfect little cottage for a Lakes getaway.

It is in the most beautiful location with fabulous walks all around and two pubs within walking distance; Queens Head a particular favourite! This place has everything you need..comfy beds, cute logburner, spacious sitting area and the most amazing view at the back. Thanks for a lovely stay.

The perfect stay!

Beautiful cottage in a stunning area. Far exceeded our expectations. Everything has been thought about to provide the best holiday ever! Thank you to the owners for the welcome bubbly and biscuits and for a truly delightful stay. Will definitely be booking again x

Absolutely loved it.

Have booked 2 weeks for next year. We have used Sykes /Lake Lovers many times. This is by far the best one yet.

This was our second stay to pennys cottage this year and once again it didn't disappoint!

We absolutely love this cottage, there's nothing better than sitting on the balcony at any time of the day just soaking in the view. Thank you again for letting us share in your piece of paradise, we will definitely book again very soon!

Your cottage is beautiful with a view which cannot be beaten .

Our stay was very comfortable , the cottage is decorated very tasteful and homely . Everything is there which you might need and the gifts were all welcome and a lovely touch . I just wish I could bring that view home it's gorgeous . The little garden is very cottage like and pretty and nice furniture to sit on and the balcony is so pretty to sit out on , would certainly love to come back it is so central for everything . We had a really lovely weeks holiday which was everything we wanted .

Everything was good,nice touches with the welcome pack will recommend to friends

Beautiful cottage with fantastic views.

Dog friendly garden. Great location to explore The Lake District. Would definitely return.

We loved this cottage.

It was the perfect base for the two of us and our dog. The views from the windows across the fields were stunning. The cottage was very well equipped and had everything that we needed. The welcome gifts were a nice touch. With plenty of walks from the door or a short drive away we would certainly recommend Penny’s cottage to anyone looking for a quiet base in the heart of the Lakeland area.

Beautiful setting.

Such a delight to wake up to each morning, particularly during lambing season. Well equipped cottage. 2 public houses close by, The Mortal Man and The Queens Head, both serving food which was handy after a long walk. Walks from the doorstep into Ambleside and surrounding area. Troutbeck Church has a beautiful stained glass window and The Old Post Office is good for tea, coffee and cakes with a friendly service. The bed on the first floor is smaller than the lower ground bedroom so good luck with who gets that! I couldn’t find a baking tray for the oven? There could well be one somewhere? Nice big bathroom and shower with plenty of hot water. Such a lovely setting which really enables you to unwind and forget the madness of the world. Thoroughly recommend Troutbeck as a location.

Loved Pennys Cottage.

The cottage is beautiful!!! We would definitely stay again. Four adults and 2 dogs fit perfectly. Location was perfect for beautiful walks and great local pubs. It was so comfortable and a great place to relax after a day out.

Great location for visiting nearby towns, good pubs in walking distance, especially liked the Queens Head, many walks from the cottage.

Beautiful view from lounge area, we want to come back when we can enjoy the sun on the balcony. Lovely comfortable cosy cottage, a little chilly when we arrived, welcome bag of logs would have been a nice addition, we soon bought some thought from nearby garage & got the woodburner going. Downstairs utility area ideal for cleaning muddy boots, paws. Nicely furnished with a nod to all things local.

Lovely little cottage in great position with superb views.

We've already booked for next year.

The most perfect chocolate box cottage we've ever had the privilege to stay in.

From the moment you step in and see "the view" life is complete! Everything is perfect and we've already rebooked for July and it can't come soon enough. The mortal man, Queens head and old Post Office tea rooms all in walking distance just tops this off. Thank you for an amazing stay and a great start to my birthday celebrations.

We absolutely loved our stay at Penny's cottage, and couldn't fault a thing!

It was such a cosy, pretty cottage, with beautiful views, exactly as described and as per the photos. We will definately be staying again!

Fabulous two weeks at Penny’s Cottage.

We didn’t want to leave. We would stay forever if we could. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home.

Definitely the best cottage we have stayed in so far in the Lakes.

Cosy and well-laid out, extremely comfy bed and the most fabulous view to wake up to! PS(4star rating for maintenance only due to bathroom door handle which is rather loose. Otherwise perfect!)

Penny’s cottage was a beautiful cottage in a great location.

We were really happy on it facilities, layout and views from the lounge. The location of Troutbeck gives you quiet position but with easy access to surrounding villages and towns. Also with two good local pubs. As a suggestion it would be nice to have had condiments, cling film and oil for cooking. Because at times of not so nice weather, you can cook for yourselves. The only problem we had was that the bottom step of the stairs was in shadow of an evening and was missed on a couple of occasions. It would be good to have a light switch higher up the stairs to control light on in the downstairs hall. We will definitely go back.

Another great week here!

Can’t wait to return!

Absolutely beautiful cottage.

You couldn’t ask for a better view. Very charming Inside with a modern homey feel. All the comforts from home you would expect rolled into one. The only problem we had which is nothing against the cottage is it wasn’t the most baby friendly for a 1 year old. But we could see that when we booked it and had an email explaining. All in all once we settled though had the best honeymoon we could of wanted and would definitely return.

Excellent cottage with wonderful views, and equipped with everything that you may need during your stay.

A lovely welcoming pack including prosecco, biscuits for us and the dogs, tea, nespresso coffee & pods, milk & sugar. Lovely towels and bedding; and a brilliant walk in shower. Views to die for!

A delightful little cottage with the most amazing view !

Very thoughtful touches for a lovely stay. Would definitely stay here again!

Overall very impressed with the cottage, there was a slight issue with the with cleanliness, hairs left in the corners of the step in the kitchen, crockery looked like it had been wiped with a new cloth and had left fibres on them, and the door frames.

Parking was a big bonus, we were concerned as listing mention parking for small car, but we have a SUV and had no issues with parking. Views were amazing, and really enjoyed morning coffee on the balcony. Listing mentioned neighbouring property was being renovating, this didnt impact our stay. The resident neighbours are very friendly, and always stopped and had a chat. Really didn't want to leave and already looking to book again for next year.

We had a most lovely week in troutbeck staying at Penny cottage.

The cottage is so cosy and quaint, the views from the balcony are amazing and our dog, Charlie thoroughly enjoyed his stay too.. with a small enclosed garden it was perfect! Had everything we needed and would definitely stay here again !

Lovely cottage and absolutely perfect for us.

We shall return.

We loved this cottage.

Perfect for us and our two dogs. Great facilities and location

After two years we eventually had our holiday at Penny’s cottage and we weren’t disappointed, from walking in the front door and seeing the views we were completely relaxed.

We had been a little concerned about the cleanliness of the cottage but we needn’t have worried it was very clean, and we noticed a dehumidifier had been installed to combat the mustiness that some people had mentioned. The cottage was decorated to a high speck and we loved the little touches like the Hardy mugs, to the point we bought some to bring home. To top it all the weather was great, sun shone most of the time and although not ‘hot’ it was comfortable to sit on the balcony for morning coffee. Although we didn’t use all the utensils etc (I refuse to cook on my holidays) there was a good range of kitchenware, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, soap etc. Millie our dog had a fantastic time watching the lambs in the field opposite and says thank you for her treats. After a really fantastic week we decided to book there and then for the same time next year, here’s hoping the weather is as good!!! Thank you for a really relaxing holiday, keep up the good standards you’ve got a gem of a cottage there.

Such a wonderful cottage with a spectacular view.

We settled in straight away and had everything we needed to make our holiday a comfortable and memorable one. The cottage was spotlessly clean and the treats were a lovely surprise. The Queens is a great pub but you will need to book a table well in advance to avoid disappointment, we enjoyed a wonderful Easter lunch there. We will definitely be booking this cottage again.

An excellent stay at Penny’s cottage.

An excellent location to explore The Lake District - incredible views from the cottage. The cottage was just perfect for two adults and two dogs. Lovely walks near by. It was spotlessly clean - despite previous reviews - everything you could want was provided for . I would recommend the cottage and could not score it highly enough.

This was our first visit to Penny’s cottage and would probably return if the prices reflected, which in out option don’t as you go later in to the year and to expensive.

The cottage is in my favourite area of the Lakes so the location did not disappoint. On arrival at the cottage we found that the cottage hadn’t been left clean for our arrival. The floor had not been cleaned, the dishwater was still full of dirty pots and on opening a cupboard it was full of crumbs and towels had just been thrown on to the beds, so the first hour was spent cleaning the cottage, very disappointing. Having got over our arrival disappointments we had a most enjoyable week.

This was our second stay in this gorgeous cottage and we loved it even more than before.

It was super-clean, cosy and warm. The views as ever were fabulous and we managed to sit out as the weather was cold and dry. We have booked again for next November for two weeks - we can't wait.

A beautifully appointed, picture perfect cottage.

Nestling in the picturesque village of Troutbeck. The view from the deck is stunning in all weathers, and we had all weathers!! The cottage is tastefully decorated with lovely personal touches. Very comfortable beds and a great shower. The boot/laundry room is a brilliant touch for outdoor kit and dog owners. There is a woodburner but the owners do not provide any wood and there's no suggestion of where to get wood from locally. It would have been great to be given the option to buy wood. The nights were very chilly in the living room with only a couple of electric radiators. And of course a fire in the woodburner would have completed the experience. There is a problem with a damp (smell) in the lower ground floor, which is really to be expected from a stone cottage in the Lakes and I appreciate it's hard to overcome, and there is a dehumidifier that comes on every day to counter this. We would definitely come back to this cottage.

We (two adults, our daughter and two small dogs) had a great stay at Penny’s Cottage hindered only by the ‘biblical’ rainfall towards the end of the week!

We had read the comments from previous visitors about cleanliness but our experience was that the cottage was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The welcome basket (biscuits, Prosecco, coffee capsules) was a nice touch. We weren’t provided with a dishcloth or dishwasher tablets - not sure if that was an oversight? The main benefits of the cottage are the location and of course the view over the valley which is stunning.

The cottage itself was wonderful, but the hygiene let it down.

Mattress and pillow covers when linen was stripped smelt of previous occupants and had small bloodstains. Mouldy smell from dehumidifier. Hob still greasy. Cannot be comfortable if not clean. Chocolate box pretty, well located for good walks and local pubs otherwise. Hygiene is however an issue, disappointimg that despite past balanced commentary regarding cleanliness on tripadvisor from previous occupants no action has evidently been taken.

Fabulous cottage and really well equipped.

So much so that we are coming back in November. I was concerned about cleanliness after reading some reviews but we had no issues at all. I have a slight apprehension as to whether the downstairs bedroom may feel and smell damp during wet and cold periods. But still one of the best places we have ever stayed

The internal quality of the cottage fixtures and fittings is excellent with the bizarre exception of a very worn, and for me, unusable frying pan.

Additional kitchen cupboard space would have been useful for dry food storage. The superficial cleanliness of the cottage was okay. However, I doubt it has been thoroughly cleaned for some time. Externally, the front and rear gardens are overgrown. Our pleasure in seeing the cottage for real on arrival was spoilt because of the weeds and accumulated organic detritus. The rear garden is so overgrown that we had to stoop quite low to get out of the back gate. The balcony is a lovely feature, allowing us to enjoy the splendid openness and beauty of the location. However, the condition of the wooden balustrade is poor and unsightly. The weather has taken its toll on the paintwork. The steps down to the rear garden are overgrown. Had the cottage not been so expensive to hire for four nights, I would have been less critical. For what we paid, I expected a much better overall standard. Criticisms aside, because of the excellent standard of internal refurbishment, the cottage still warrants four stars.

Lovely cottage in a lovely spot with fantastic views!

Great pub within walking distance but nicely away from the busyness of Ambleside and Bowness while only being 10 minutes drive away. Would happily book again.

The location of the cottage is absolutely beautiful - stunning in fact.

We had several issues with cleanliness - there was a toothpaste lid, left by previous guests, in the bathroom and also there were several items that had fallen down the back of the chest of drawers in the downstairs bedroom, again, from previous guests, which made us wonder what level the cottage had been cleaned to. There was also rubbish in the drawers in the bedroom and the floor/skirtings were very dusty. Downstairs had a very damp feeling to it, although there was a dehumidifier.

Perfect cottage in the most beautiful surroundings.

However, the cleanliness let it down. On arrival the floors were dusty so I attempted to vacuum myself but the Miele Hoover provided had no suction so had to resort to sweeping where I could. Also skirtings and several areas dusty and required polishing.

We are a family of three, plus two dogs.

We had a lovely comfortable stay at Penny’s Cottage. The location itself is ideal and perfect for walks, hiking or traveling further afield. The property provides facilities to cater for all needs and weather conditions. We found the large utility area space perfect for the dogs and very handy. The garden is pretty and the balcony provided amazing views where you could sit and take in the grandeur of the mountains and scenery. We will definitely be returning. Excellent value, wonderful stay.

The cottage was clean in certain areas, however the floors were dusty and after dropping something on the floor the fluff, long dog hair and dust under the rug and sofa were not good.

We stayed 8 months ago and the cottage was spotless then. Cleanliness very disappointing this time.

The cottage was absolutely beautiful with a gorgeous view.

It wasn’t wonderfully clean though, basic areas were ok but top of bathroom bin was thick with dust as were skirting boards, shower also wasn’t very clean particularly round plug area. We wold love to come back to Penny’s and would have booked whilst we were there but the prices have nearly doubled

Penny's cottage was just perfect for 2 adults and 2 dogs.

With fantastic views from the little balcony, a comfy bed, large shower and lots of fabulous walks from the doorstep, we couldn't ask for more.

Disappointing start to holiday as cottage wasn’t ready on time - dirty bedding and towels left from previous occupier Could do with some outdoor TLC.

Personally would like some higher wine glasses but that is my preference