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Charming Lake District cottage with beautiful views, parking & EV charger.
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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Lake District cottage with beautiful views, parking & EV charger.
Relax in this traditional Lakeland cottage in the picturesque village of Motherby, only 7 miles to Penrith and a stunning 15 minute drive to Ullswater and Keswick. A perfect location to explore the northern lakes and fells, with easy access by road. The beautiful private garden is the perfect place to unwind in peace and quiet after a day out exploring, with uninterrupted views to enjoy over your favourite tipple.
There is plenty of space for coats and boots as you enter through the back door, including a washing machine and space for drying clothes. This leads straight through to a convenient downstairs shower room.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with plenty of space, including a table and chairs. The cosy living room has many period features including a wood burning stove, perfect for warming up in the cooler months. Help yourself to the selection of board games on offer, or stream all your favourite programmes on the flat screen TV.
The newly refurbished garden room provides a bright, open outlook over the stunning countryside views whatever the weather. Here you can dine at the large table or relax on the sofa with a cuppa.
Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with full size twin beds, both with magnificent views out over the countryside and blackout blinds ensuring a good night’s sleep. The newly refitted family bathroom includes a separate shower as well as a bath for a longer soak.
The nearest pub, The Herwick Inn, is within easy walking distance in the nearby village of Penruddock, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, local beers and ales and traditional pub food, including their famous pies. A little further down the road in Greystoke is the Boot and Shoe Inn, also with great food options, friendly staff and live music on Sundays.
There are shorter walks straight out of the cottage, or if you fancy a longer hike, you are close to the Caldbeck Fells and Blencathra. Lake Ullswater with its water sports and famous steamer and the market town of Keswick can both be reached in 15 minutes by car, and Penrith with its shops and restaurants is even closer. There are endless cycle routes straight out of the door, or why not visit the famous Aira Force waterfalls, just over ten minutes by car?
This lovely cottage in a quiet village setting provides the perfect getaway with so much to do and explore. It is also very accessible, being only a short distance from the M6 motorway with off road parking for up to three cars and an EV charging point.
If you are bringing a dog, please be aware that there are livestock in the adjoining field.
There is plenty of space for coats and boots as you enter through the back door, including a washing machine and space for drying clothes. This leads straight through to a convenient downstairs shower room.
The kitchen is fully equipped, with plenty of space, including a table and chairs. The cosy living room has many period features including a wood burning stove, perfect for warming up in the cooler months. Help yourself to the selection of board games on offer, or stream all your favourite programmes on the flat screen TV.
The newly refurbished garden room provides a bright, open outlook over the stunning countryside views whatever the weather. Here you can dine at the large table or relax on the sofa with a cuppa.
Upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, one with a king size bed and the other with full size twin beds, both with magnificent views out over the countryside and blackout blinds ensuring a good night’s sleep. The newly refitted family bathroom includes a separate shower as well as a bath for a longer soak.
The nearest pub, The Herwick Inn, is within easy walking distance in the nearby village of Penruddock, with a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, local beers and ales and traditional pub food, including their famous pies. A little further down the road in Greystoke is the Boot and Shoe Inn, also with great food options, friendly staff and live music on Sundays.
There are shorter walks straight out of the cottage, or if you fancy a longer hike, you are close to the Caldbeck Fells and Blencathra. Lake Ullswater with its water sports and famous steamer and the market town of Keswick can both be reached in 15 minutes by car, and Penrith with its shops and restaurants is even closer. There are endless cycle routes straight out of the door, or why not visit the famous Aira Force waterfalls, just over ten minutes by car?
This lovely cottage in a quiet village setting provides the perfect getaway with so much to do and explore. It is also very accessible, being only a short distance from the M6 motorway with off road parking for up to three cars and an EV charging point.
If you are bringing a dog, please be aware that there are livestock in the adjoining field.
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
Children allowed: ages 13–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
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Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
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Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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About the area
Penrith
Located in Penrith, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Penrith & Eden Museum and Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dalemain Country Park and Rheged. Rookin House Activity Centre and Penrith Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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What's nearby
- Ullswater - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
- Rheged - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
- Hutton in the Forest - 10 min drive - 10.7 km
- Dalemain - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
- Aira Force - 10 min drive - 13.1 km
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- McDonald's - 9 min drive
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- Boot & Shoe - 3 min drive
- Subway - 7 min drive
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Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
25 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Qassim E.
25 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Qassim E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen D.
24 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Escape
Karen D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rosie W.
15 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped comfortable house in quiet area
Rosie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martin H.
23 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in a cozy vacation home
Martin H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison M.
14 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cosy and comfortable!
Alison M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Malcolm J.
16 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Malcolm J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sue Cross
15 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Sue Cross
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10/10 Excellent
Safi S.
11 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, perfect location
Safi S.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Jürgen K.
3 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well equipped cottage with outstanding view
Jürgen K.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Olga P.
8 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Olga P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
christopher s.
19 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely views
christopher s.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrea B.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hallo Kathy,
Andrea B.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent
DAVID B.
21 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable stay in a lovely part of Cumbria.
DAVID B.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
John A.
21 Sept 2022
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Beate H.
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About the host
Hosted by Liz Chapman
I have enjoyed walking in the Lakeland fells since I was a child and the beauty of the Lake District never ceases to take my breath away.
Why they chose this property
Motherby is a quiet village with stunning views of the Ullswater fells to the south and the popular Blencathra fell to the north west. Relax in the garden or cuddle up in front of the fire - whatever the season, it’s the perfect getaway for a relaxing stay.
What makes this property unique
Harbour House is a traditional cottage with a unique rustic charm. With stunning views out over the local farmland and distant fells, it provides comfortable and spacious accommodation with a cosy wood burning fireplace and sunny garden room for dining with a view.
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