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Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views
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9.4 out of 10
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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
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Explore the area
Penrith, Cumbria
- Lowther Castle and Gardens22 min drive
- Whinfell Forest30 min drive
- Ullswater31 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Romantic Retreat With Space, Character And Glorious Mountain Views
Are you longing for a break somewhere different and peaceful, somewhere situated in gorgeous countryside? The Gatehouse at Kelleth Old Hall could be your answer - a luxurious and highly original getaway for two - with lots of space, a grand piano, books, books, more books and all kinds of architectural features you are unlikely to find anywhere else. And once you have taken in the comfort, space and character of the Gatehouse, you can step outside the door and find yourself in the middle of the Howgills, at the foot of the appropriately-named Eden Valley. The landscape is green and bronze, alive with wild flowers, and you can cycle or walk for miles without seeing a soul.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 3 total
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Penrith
Located in Penrith, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Stainmore Railway Company Ltd. and Lesley Rowe are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Kennedys Fine Chocolates and Eden Valley Railway. Brigflatts Meeting House and Kendal Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Penrith, Cumbria
What's nearby
- Yorkshire Dales National Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
- Lowther Castle and Gardens - 22 min drive - 31.4 km
- Whinfell Forest - 30 min drive - 36.5 km
- Ullswater - 31 min drive - 41.6 km
- Lake Windermere - 33 min drive - 40.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The King's Head - 8 min drive
- The Black Swan - 9 min drive
- The George Hotel - 7 min drive
- The Cross Keys Temperance Inn - 16 min drive
- The Fat Lamb Country Inn - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Charlotte Fairbairn
Writer, mother, former dressage rider, interested in politics, the arts, journalism, books, people, music, antiques, ideas. Co-founder of the Lake District Book Festival, coming to Cartmel Racecourse in 2026.
Why they chose this property
I am pretty sure you will not find anything like The Gatehouse very easily. It is 100% idiosyncratic. When I came to do it up, I wanted to get away from the formulaic pattern of decor followed by holiday lets up and down the country. I think that if you are going on holiday, you want to find something different from what you have at home. You want to be refreshed and amused and inspired. Amusement at the Gatehouse may come from some of the design quirks inside. Inspiration and refreshment will come from the views and the landscape around.
The Gatehouse sits facing south over the Howgills. If you know the M6, you will recognise these wonderful doughy hills that Wainwright described as 'sleeping elephants' which mark a watershed between south and north Cumbria. Here we are, among the elephants, in a location both remote and accessible. In rain or shine, our views are always stunning.
The Gatehouse sits facing south over the Howgills. If you know the M6, you will recognise these wonderful doughy hills that Wainwright described as 'sleeping elephants' which mark a watershed between south and north Cumbria. Here we are, among the elephants, in a location both remote and accessible. In rain or shine, our views are always stunning.
What makes this property unique
The Gatehouse is designed principally for two - which means huge amounts of space and a real feeling of romance. The house is two-storey, the main living area largely open to the roof with a first-floor gallery at one end and a bathroom at the other. There are hundreds of books, a grand piano, a reclaimed Georgian staircase, a wall covered in corrugated tin, a woodburning stove decorated with winter moose scenes, some contemporary paintings, fully-equipped kitchen. The feel is New York loft meets London studio - all in the heart of some of the country's most dramatic and unspoilt scenery.
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
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