Charming, 18th Century Oak-Beamed Cottage with Large Gardens By A Small River

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Laithes, Penrith,, Cumbria

Hutton in the Forest3 min drive
Ullswater9 min drive
Lowther Castle and Gardens14 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.)111 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tucked away in an idyllic setting beside the River Petteril, this charming, detached, 18th century, oak-beamed holiday cottage is traditionally furnished. It is south facing and enjoys large gardens, surrounded by quiet lanes for cycling and walking. The cottage is 3 miles from the Lake District National Park, with Ullswater as the closest lake (7 miles). There are lake cruises and walkers can approach Helvellyn from the far end of Ullswater beyond Aira force waterfall (60ft). Penrith, 4 miles away, has shops, restaurants, a castle, museum and leisure centre with swimming pool. Rheged, the grass covered discovery centre is only 2 miles from Penrith. Carlisle, the Scottish borders and Hadrian’s Wall are within easy reach, as is ‘The World of Beatrix Potter’ at Bowness on Windermere. Pub and Post office 3 miles away in Greystoke. Car essential. Children welcome. One well-behaved pet permitted.

Property manager

Jackie Clark

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. High Cup Winery and Hesket Newmarket Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Rookin House Activity Centre and Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre. Traveling with kids? Consider Acorn Bank, or check out an event or a game at Carlisle Racecourse. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.

Laithes, Penrith,, Cumbria

What's nearby

Hutton in the Forest - 3 min drive
Dalemain - 8 min drive
Penrith Castle - 9 min drive
Ullswater - 9 min drive
Lowther Castle and Gardens - 14 min drive

Getting around

Penrith Station - 15 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Rheged Centre - 7 min drive
Boot & Shoe - 4 min drive
Subway - 7 min drive
Dog & Gun Inn - 3 min drive
Taste of Bengal - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, 18th Century Oak-Beamed Cottage with Large Gardens By A Small River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great cottage

Everything was as expected. Good location and a large garden is a bonus Hope to stay again sometime next year

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

24 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage with a great garden.

Good location, ten minutes from Penrith. Lovely garden with fruit trees - we spent a couple of afternoons sitting in their shade. during a heatwave; and our dog enjoyed cooling off in the stream :-) The sun lounge was also a nice place to sit at any time of day. Unfortunately, there weren't any good walks from the village for our dog - while there were three public footpaths signposted, access was made impossible by gates, vegetation, and in one case a whirligig clothes dryer!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Leanne b.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Summer break

Potential to be a lovely property with a fabulous garden overlooking River pettril. Unfortunately the house itself is very old fashioned & unloved. Don't expect mod cons, no dishwasher or shower & washing machine is out the Ark. Having said that William was very informative & gave my husband a tour of the mill which he loved.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline V.

3 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely old cottage

A lovely quiet place to have a great holiday. Great for travelling to the lakes Great Chinese in Penrith, The Court Yard.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

26 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really good cottage

This is our second stay. What a great place to stay. Quiet and secluded. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. William is really helpful and an asset to the cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jackie Clark

I am a retired primary school teacher. My great aunt (by marriage) was Beatrix Potter and my family have lived in the Lake District for generations. The cottage is my second home and I hope you enjoy staying there as much as my family do.

Why they chose this property

Laithes Mill Cottage was my parents' home and my father ran the wood mill business from 1954 until 1966 when he died. My mother continued to live there and our family all visited regularly. It is a special place, tucked away in an idyllic location with very many family memories.