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Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.

Family-friendly cottage in Penrith

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Smithyhouse
Living area
Lounge area.
Woodburner in the lounge.
Lounge area with doors out to the garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Penrith, Cumbria
  • Place, Rheged
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Penrith Castle
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.

Smithy House dates back to the 1700s and has retained much of its traditional charm and character. It is set in the old part of Stainton on the village green.

Smithy House has its own mature gardens and is ideal for those looking for a retreat away from the madding crowds but within easy reach of the many activities Cumbria has to offer. It is beautifully furnished and is a comfortable base to explore the Lake District.

Smithy House has been awarded 4 star Gold Award by Visit Britain.


Smithy House is Calor gas centrally heated and comprises, lounge with a smart TV,DVD player, docking station, unlimited wifi,Hi-fi, log burning stove and 3 and 2 seated settee and a cot. The Dining/kitchen area has a gas Esse range cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. The utility room has washer/drier, cooker and dishwasher.

Downstairs is a Master double bedroom with King size oak bed and furniture and en-suite bathroom with cast iron slipper bath, hand basin and WC. On the first floor you will find a twin bedroom with built in wardrobe and flat screen tv and dvd. Also upstairs is a double bedroom which has a four poster king sized mahogany bed and matching furniture, it has a superb buit in shower and hand basin. Upstairs is the bathroom which has a shower, hand basin and WC.

There is private parking for 2 cars within the grounds. The garden has a large lawned area with patio and garden furniture.

The village of Stainton is ideally placed to enjoy the Northern Lake District and the Eden Valley being only 3.5 miles from Pooley Bridge and Lake Ullswater.

Penrith a market town is only 10 minutes away, here there are a variety of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, pubs and a large open air Saturday market.

There are superb opportunities for mountain and road cycling.

Walkers can take local walksand there is a lovely walk to the village of Dacre which has a pub. Serious walkers can attempt Blencathra and Helvelyn which are only a short car drive away.

Stainton has a village pub, hotel,shop,post office and a church and the Rheged Discovery Centre is within walking distance.

All gas, electric, logs, bed linen and towels are included.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Maximum of 2 children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Only 1 allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking at all allowed in the house or grounds.
Leave the house as tidy as when you arrived. No outdoor shoes allowed upstairs. No dogs in the bedrooms or on the furniture.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Dalemain Country Park and Dalemain are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ullswater and Yorkshire Dales National Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lakeland Bird of Prey Centre and Rookin House Activity Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Penrith, Cumbria

What's nearby

  • Dalemain - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rheged - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Penrith Castle - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Ullswater - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Lowther Castle and Gardens - 9 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Penrith Station - 6 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rooster - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dog Beck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Arturo Lounge - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dockray Hall - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury and Charming Cottage nr. Ullswater, parking for 2 cars in the grounds. located?

This family-friendly Penrith cottage is located in the mountains, within a 15-minute walk of Eden Valley and Dalemain Country Park. Dalemain and Rheged are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 113 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul l.

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

A fantastic property in a lovelly village

A great family trip. Clean, well fitted cottage with everything you could need and more. Safe, enclosed and attractive gardens and in a great location to explore the lakes.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne C.

relaxing break

Perfect house to relax and spend quality time in. Great walks from the doorstep and ideal location to visit lake villages
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justine T.

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

Brilliant location

Lovely little place, a great base for exploring the Lakes. Good to have a downstairs bedroom for older family members. Kitchen well equipped with all you could need.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Easter break

Lovely stay. Easy access to Ullswater and Keswick. Lovely to be able to walk to the local Pub and Hotel for excellent meals. The property was perfect for us in every way, lovely garden and such a beautifully furnished and well equipped house.The weather was great too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gillian C.

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

Highly recommended

Comfortable and very well-equipped accommodation. Easy access to the beautiful Northern Lakes and other local areas by car. Dog-friendly Brantwood restaurant an easy walk from the property where we had very good food. Communication with property owner was excellent, making our stay at Smithy House absolutely perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela. V.

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

Excellent property

Excellent property. Excellent location within easy reach of local beauty spots. Village has an excellent pub where we ate. Lovely food and we could eat outside with the dog. We even had a drink at the hotel too. House is well equipped and a great base to return home to at the end of the day. Thanks for making our UK holiday the best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Dorothea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

christmas break

lovely property,when we managed to get in.Change of entry code Vrbo didnt seem to be aware of.Slight delay until we got the right code.Once in we had an enjoyable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Beautiful and relaxing stay at Smithy House

We all had a lovely time at Smithy House. Very well equipped. Rooms spacious and comfortable. Very good comms with the host Colin, very helpful and informative. Lovely and peaceful village. Good local pub/hotel. Friendly locals. Wish we could have stayed longer. Will be back. 10 out 10 for us
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roisin O., London

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

Marvellous midweek break

Just spent a fabulous few days at Smithy House. Lovely property, really well equipped with everything we needed. I was visiting with my teenage daughter, sister and 92 year old Mother. The downstairs bedroom suite was perfect for her. Stainton is a great basr from which to explore the beautiful area. Colin was wonderful, fantastic communication and easy to contact if we had a query.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ewan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great few days at the house. It was a short drive from lots of the main lake district sites and really close to Rheged which was definitely worth a visit. The house was clean, spacious and well appointed. We made good use of the wood burner. We had a really nice meal at the local pub one evening.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage for a family of 4, all amenities we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host very communicative before and during visit.A couple of lights not working but no big issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at Smithys House. We felt right at home a very cozy charming spacious home. Mr. Smith was very, very friendly and helpful, whatever we wanted to know about the area the Lake District nice restaurants, we felt very comfortable and will definitely willcome back very soon. Thank you very much
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you could possibly want. Great location and a short walk to two great pubs. We loved the Kings Arms with its fantastic food and atmosphere. The cottage is very well appointed and is perfect for a weekend away or as a base to explore the fells. Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very comfortable, the inventory and fittings are of a high standard and it has a pleasant “homely” feel.It was ideally situated in the attractive village of Stainton; quiet, private and with a safely enclosed small garden.We would recommend it without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

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

Very well equipped cottage in good location

It was very convenient and comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Enjoyable short break

Excellent cottage, comfortable, clean and well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

New Year Stay

Great few days away over Xmas and new year. The cottage was cosy and it was in an excellent location.Communication was great with ColinOverall 5*
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Edward G.

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

Stay

Great area and good host - house was very pleasant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anja F.

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

Einfach zum Wohlfühlen

Wir haben uns im Smithyhouse unglaublich wohl gefühlt. Colin Smith war jederzeit bereit, wenn es Probleme gegeben hätte. Aber er hat uns vorab schon alles so gut erklärt, das wir völlig unkompliziert einchecken konnten und alles im Haus benutzen konnten. Das Haus hat eine großartige Ausstattung. Es war in allen Lebensbereichen komplett ausgestattet. Das war wirklich wundervoll und absolut über dem Standard. Vielen Dank an Colin und seine Frau. Die Lage des Cottages war perfekt fürden Besuch verschiedener Orte in der Umgebung und vor allem als Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen im LakeDistrict. Die Menschen im Ort ,im Pub und auf der Straße waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Unser Fazit: absolut empfehlenswert.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Nice cottage

Cottage is well equipped and comfortable. The location is good. Close to Ullswater and Penrith. Pub in village has great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam H.

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

Fantastic stay

Gorgeous property, location is great for lakes and the pub in the village does great food and drinks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Quick break

Well thought out and stocked cottage, will definitely recommend this and will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

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

Lovely cottage would definitely stay again

Enjoyed 4 nights over Xmas Only issue TV is too small for room Limited channels over Xmas period Beautiful relaxing stay Everything you need and more Excellent communication with Owners Friendly village
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Beautiful Cottage on the front door of the Lakes

Smithy House is a beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you need for a break away and more, the Kitchen is the most comprehensive and well stocked we have every stayed in including plenty of logs for the Log Burner, the rooms are spacious and for 6 adults, we were never in each others way, we stayed in the Master Bedroom downstairs that had the most beautiful Roll Too Bath as. Special feature, the others stayed upstairs and all slept very well - the quality of the home is first class, it’s only a short walk from a very welcoming village Pub, the Kings Arms where we spent New Year’s Eve, the owners were in and provided a free buffet to celebrate the New Year, Pooley Bridge on Ullswater was only a 10 minute driver or probably an hours walk away, Windermere or an hour away and Keswick - 30 minutes, lots of routes in the local area for dog walking and Penrith just 5 minutes away for local shops/Supermarket, there is a village shop but opening times are not consistent, the owner Colin was very easy to communicate with and overall a lovely space that we would happily use again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mr Colin Smith

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I am a retired teacher, teaching for 38 years in Special Education. I retired 12 years ago and followed my dreams of purchasing a property in the beautiful Lake District.
My wife also was in the teaching profession and was head for most of her career. In her final 6 years she was chief executive of 3 schools all on the same site, a comprehensive,primary and special school. She was honoured in the Queens birthday honours in 2001 and was made a Dame.
My hobbies are mainly sport now, playing golf, skiing, cycling a couple of times a week and I enjoy walking in the fells.

Why they chose this property

The price, location and the property itself seemed to fit everything we wanted.The locals are all great, very friendly and close to pubs with restaurants.

What makes this property unique

Close to Lake Ullswater and M6, 3 bedrooms, lovely garden, great pub and local hotel in a very friendly village.

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