North Lodge is a stunning, fully refurbished historic property, nestled on the edge of Cockermouth in beautiful Cumbria.
Welcoming up to six guests across three king-size bedrooms, the interiors are elegantly styled using reclaimed materials for a decadent boutique finish. Relax and enjoy your holiday in beautiful surroundings, both inside and out, for the ultimate luxury escape.
As you enter in through the front porch, there is plenty of space for boots and outerwear. A classically tiled entrance hall takes you through to a gloriously welcoming living room, offering warm earthy tones and generous plush sofas to sink into. This space is perfect for spending relaxed evenings with a good book or enjoying board games with family. There is also an additional living area or morning room, with double aspect windows making for a wonderfully light space. Here there is another sofa, a casual table to seat two looking out over the gardens, and a period fireplace with traditional wood-burning stove and plenty of logs to get you started.
The kitchen is traditionally stylish with a luxury heritage feel, having a modern range oven with gas burners, belfast sink with swan-neck mixer tap, and charming reclaimed tiles to complement the wooden cabinetry. It is very well-equipped, having everything necessary to cater to any culinary occasion. There is also a dishwasher, washing machine, and a Nespresso coffee machine for the perfect morning blend.
Past the kitchen, there is a fine conservatory with the main dining table to seat six. A splendid space to eat, it has a high ceiling, skylights, pared back neutral décor ,and patio doors out to the gardens.
Upstairs, the bedrooms are all beautifully dressed, each with their own style and all with ample space and storage. The master bedroom offers a king-size bed, and en-suite shower room in a traditional style. The second and third bedrooms are also king-size, although the beds can be reconfigured to create twin rooms if desired. The main family bathroom is also upstairs, having a bath with shower over, wash basin and close-coupled WC. On the ground floor, there is also the additional benefit of having an additional shower room for convenience.
Outside, there is an extensive patio area and garden, complete with outdoor furniture and ample seating, ideal for dining al fresco after a long day of exploring the local area. The garden is enclosed with stock fencing, and there reaching views to the fields beyond, making it a beautiful setting in which to spend your time.
There is plenty to do in the immediate local area, and being on the edge of the Lake District, it is renowned for excellent walking, hiking and cycling. Cockermouth Golf Club is also very close by. There are a plethora of beautiful villages, attractions and welcoming pubs within the local area, meaning you will be spoilt for choice as to where to go first!
The coastline is also within easy reach, being roughly a 15 minute drive over to Maryport with its sands, marina and Maritime Museum.
Book easily online through the Finest Retreats website, and start looking forward to your next Great British getaway.
Please note: There is private off-road parking for 3 cars at the front of the property. North Lodge cannot accept any pets.
Access Info: Ground floor rooms all on one level, first floor only accessible by stairs.
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Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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About the area
Cockermouth
Located in Cockermouth, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Castlegate House Gallery and Maryport Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cockermouth Leisure Centre and Raw War Paintball Games. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Borough Park or Rowrah Circuit. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and cycling.
Wordsworth House and Garden - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Getting around
Maryport Station - 17 min drive
Carlisle (CAX) - 55 min drive
Restaurants
The Bitter End - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Brown Cow - 11 min walk
The Cock and Bull - 13 min walk
Brewers Fayre - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Finest Retreats | North Lodge pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Finest Retreats | North Lodge?
As of 15 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Finest Retreats | North Lodge on 17 June 2025 start from AU$822, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Finest Retreats | North Lodge?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | North Lodge?
Check-in begins at 12:00 AM.
What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | North Lodge?
Checkout is at 12:00 AM.
Where is Finest Retreats | North Lodge located?
Situated on a lake, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Castlegate House Gallery, Cockermouth Leisure Centre and Jennings Brewery. Wordsworth House and Garden and Wordsworth House are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent location for our family base for a wedding
Lovely property in a quiet location
Everything we expected and needed for our stay
Clean and tidy and the welcome pack was a nice touch
Paul
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Hi Paul, thankyou so much for your 10/10 review! I am so delighted to hear that the location was perfect for you and your family. And that everything was clean and tidy for you. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to host you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
23 Apr 2025
North Lodge
Excellent location for our family base for a wedding
Lovely property in a quiet location
Everything we expected and needed for our stay
Clean and tidy and the welcome pack was a nice touch
Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elspeth
6 Oct 2024
So kind to share such a clearly well loved family holiday home.
We loved it, especially the kitchen being so well equipped with the characterful adjacent dining room. The tiled floors are such a success giving a homely feeling to the entire house. Comfortable beds too!
Elspeth
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Helen
1 June 2025
What a gem!
The Lodge is such a special place, it’s old but nowhere near run down, it’s quirky but not bizarre, it has a lived in feel which is so comfortable. All the things you could need, wonderful comfy beds, cosy TV room, light and airy lounge, fully equipped kitchen, great shower! And the garden was amazing
I couldn’t say one thing
We traveled to the UK from Australia & decided to have Christmas is The Lake District region.
North Lodge in Cockermouth was the perfect house for our family group of 5.
The kitchen was excellent and well equipped with everything we needed to cook Christmas lunch . It was very warm & cosy too .
North Lodge is a lovely property and very stylishly decorated.
The spacious accommodation is the sort of place where you immediately feel happy and at home. The room with the wood burner is cosy and there is a record player (and choice of records) which was a lovely addition to this special place. The kitchen was well equipped and conservatory lovely for family meals. Unfortunately the weather wasn't warm enough to sit outside but it looked super! The house is on a road which came as a little bit of a surprise but as it's on the edge of town, there is very little traffic noise. We highly recommend North Lodge.
Vanessa J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Charlotte
17 July 2023
North Lodge
Lovely comfortable house in great location
There were mice living in the house which was a bit of a shock to see running around and leaving droppings.They had obviously been there for some time as someone had blocked a hole up with a plastic bag. Letting agent didn't get back to me after reporting this and offered no compensation.
Nice house, but safety issues need to be addressed
This is a lovely property and in a nice location and we generally enjoyed staying there. However, as I mentioned in a call with the property managers, there are some safety issues that must be addressed. There is a dangerous step leading from the first bedroom to the bathroom and, because of this, my wife fell in the night and broke her arm. There should be some safety tape or some type of warning to show the step clearly. We noticed the dangerous step when we moved in, but still had an accident. There also should be a night light or some sort of better illumination. Also, the bathtub in that bathroom has very steep sides, a slippery base and no hand rails. There are serious problems which must be addressed, especially since many people using this house will be retirees. One other problem is that we couldn't get the stove top burners to light even though the oven worked. We called about this and got no assistance from management. Again, it is a very nice old house, but these concerns need to be addressed before someone else is injured or greatly inconvenienced as we were.
Beautiful home, perfectly located, 10 minute walk to town and very quiet street. Perfect to go to the pub for a few and not worry about driving home. The house is great. Everything was supplied. Downstairs shower is amazing! All in all a great place to stay with a family. Walkway from the driveway to the front door is very dark at night so beware if there are elderly people staying. (Smartphone flashlight very handy in this case. ) Backyard is a great place to park oneself on a sunny day. Just love the grouse roaming around everywhere. I highly recommend !
Patricia R.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Claudia
20 Apr 2022
North Lodge- very british
Das Haus ist typisch englisch und zudem mit sehr viel Liebe eingerichtet. Die Lage ist perfekt. In 15min ist man am Meer und in 30min mitten im Lake District. Cockermouth selbst ist ein hübsches Örtchen mit einer guten Infrastruktur. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und würden gerne wiederkommen.
Claudia
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Robert
2 Apr 2022
A Spring Delight
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the restful North Lodge, the accommodation is extremely comfortable and tastefully decorated with a huge amount of care taken.
The Lodge is an easy walk into the restaurants and shops of Cockermouth and made a great base for visiting the Northern Lakes.
An excellent property full of charm.
If arriving in the evening the path between house and drive is unlit and has a few small steps, some small lights would help.
Robert
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2022
Great to hear you enjoyed your time here. We hope to see you again soon!
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