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Dining room | Lookin How, Dockray
Kitchen | Lookin How, Dockray
Quaint dining area | Lookin How, Dockray
Large hall | Lookin How, Dockray

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Dockray
  • Place, Aira Force
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Gowbarrow Fall
    ‪26 min walk‬
  • Place, Ullswater
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Carlisle (CAX)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.

A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.. 2 steps to entrance.

Ground Floor:

Living room: TV, Woodburner

Dining room: Books

Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer, Sliding Door Leading To Patio

Conservatory: Patio Doors Leading To Patio

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

First Floor:

Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed

Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and superfast broadband included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Cot and highchair available on request. . Front garden. Rear sitting-out areas with garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There are slopes in the grounds.. A beautiful, spacious, detached cottage situated on the edge of the hamlet of Dockray. Tastefully furnished throughout to a very good standard. Relax in the conservatory whilst watching red squirrels, a variety of birds, Aira Beck flowing by and the fells beyond. The living room is a lovely bright sunny room overlooking the beck, with ample comfortable seating. A wood burner entices you to spend evenings in front of it whatever the weather! The dining room is furnished with a magnificent mahogany table, antique pieces and a bookcase containing all your holiday reading. Also on the ground floor is a cupboard containing toys, jigsaws etc.

Lookin How is well situated to make use of all the walking and cycling opportunities that this stunning part of the Lake District has to offer, just out of the door. Two minutes walk down the road is a pub serving delicious food, and it also has a tea room and art gallery. The market towns of Penrith and Keswick are a 20-minute drive, providing excellent shopping facilities, pubs and restaurants. Also nearby you will find Rheged - an award-winning visitor attraction. Shop and restaurant 4 miles, pub 100 yards.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

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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 no 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Penrith

Located in Penrith, this cottage is in a rural area. Threlkeld Quarry and Mining Museum and Keswick Museum and Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Dalemain Country Park and Dalemain. Rookin House Activity Centre and Glenridding Sailing Centre are also worth visiting.
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Dockray

What's nearby

  • Aira Force - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ullswater - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Derwentwater - 21 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Lodore Falls - 27 min drive - 31.1 km
  • Lake Windermere - 27 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Langwathby Station - 19 min drive
  • Carlisle (CAX) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Kings Head - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Herdwick Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Royal at Dockray - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crown Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Travellers Rest Glenridding - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

As of 13 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location. on 1 May 2026 start from AU$387, 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 A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is A superior detached spacious cottage in an idyllic, truly rural location. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Aira Force and Gowbarrow Fall. Ullswater and Rookin House Activity Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

warm, comfortable, spacious, everything we needed in the kichen, wonderful conservatory overlooking

warm, comfortable, spacious, everything we needed in the kichen, wonderful conservatory overlooking Aira beck, easy to operate equipment, walks from the front door. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Lovely cottage.

Lovely cottage. Really spacious, clean and tidy. High quality bedding and towels and really comfortable beds. Lovely to look out and see the stream right next to the cottage and we saw a few red squirrels in the trees. A lovely pub at the bottom of the lane which sold great food and did take aways as well. I would definitely recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Lovely cottage, nice location, wildlife included ( red squirrels ).

Lovely cottage, nice location, wildlife included ( red squirrels ). Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

Had a great week in this cottage, a fabulous calm rural setting with good walks from the doorstep.

Had a great week in this cottage, a fabulous calm rural setting with good walks from the doorstep. The property is clearly loved and cared for and provided an ideal base, especially so in the current climate. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Very nice stay in a lovely cottage in the lakes.

Very nice stay in a lovely cottage in the lakes. Beautiful views and walks from the cottage . Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Claire

B

Beautiful house, very clean, really comfy beds, beautiful garden, gorgeous view out of every window, loved relaxing in the conservatory, so peaceful, very welcoming, loved it Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martin

W

We keep going back - so must be good Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Perfect cottage.

Perfect cottage. Very clean and well equipped, lots of thoughtful touches. Beds were super comfy. In quiet country village with short walk to pub serving excellent food. The star of the show has to be the conservatory. We spent hours looking out of the huge picture window watching the wildlife - although sadly for us the red squirrels were in hiding! The layout made it great for a group with plenty of room for everyone. Would be very happy to book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donald

The cottage was wonderful in both location and quality, I look forward to returning and relaxing the

The cottage was wonderful in both location and quality, I look forward to returning and relaxing there again. My only notes of caution are for people with limited mobility, firstly the stairs are steep and care should be taken especially in stocking soles, secondly, although there is a downstairs shower-room there is a high (c 12 inch) step into/out of the shower which may cause issues, finally, access through the front door has a high step, however there is easy access across the grass to a path that leads to the back door.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Lookin How is very deceptive in reference to size when looking at this photograph,it is actually a v

Lookin How is very deceptive in reference to size when looking at this photograph,it is actually a very spacious cottage. If you are looking for a peaceful holiday you couldn't choose a better cottage and location.The only sound we heard during our stay was that of the Beck which runs at the side of the cottage.The view from the conservatory and kitchen is so beautiful,the Beck, trees and hills so relaxing. The kitchen is well equipped and looks out onto a patio area. The bedrooms are spacious with very comfortable beds which have very warm quilts to keep you cozy at night. The lounge is light and airy with four windows and decorated with relaxing colours. I would highly recommend this cottage.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pauline

This is a lovely,spacious cottage and a pleasure to stay at.

This is a lovely,spacious cottage and a pleasure to stay at.We were 3 generations so it worked really well.The setting is wonderful and sitting in the conservatory had a lovely aspect with the trees and the running water in view.First time I had been to Ullswater and we had really good weather to enjoy the scenery.We were sad to leave as it makes a wonderful home from home.The owners are to be commended for making it feel this way.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Can't rate this cottage highly enough.

Can't rate this cottage highly enough. This was my second stay and everything was as good as before. Also had amazing weather so could sit outside in February! And saw the red squirrel(s). Just perfect.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lovely place to holiday! This is a really good cottage with very friendly hosts.

Lovely place to holiday! This is a really good cottage with very friendly hosts.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

jane

Had a fantastic holiday with the family .

Had a fantastic holiday with the family .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Fantastic cottage.

Fantastic cottage. Had everything you needed and more. Extra bonus are the views from all sides of the property and the great food in the local pub! Definitely stay here again ??
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

This cottage is in the most beautiful location with water and woodland visible from the conservatory

This cottage is in the most beautiful location with water and woodland visible from the conservatory. Even with bad flu bugs we could enjoy the red squirrels and bird life. The house is deceptively large, cosy and comforting and generously and exceptionally well equipped I'd move in in a heart beat. Stunning local walking, great pub nearby and shops not too far if you need or want them.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

patricia

A

Absolutely fabulous weeks break will definitely be returning
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

This is the second time we have stayed at Lookin How and have had another wonderful holiday.

This is the second time we have stayed at Lookin How and have had another wonderful holiday. If you are looking to completely wind down in idyllic surroundings with fantastic walks directly from the cottage and with great food and drink at the bottom of the road at the Royal Hotel then this is the venue! There are so many things to do locally it is not possible to name them all but consider the walks to Aira Force, Douthwaite Head and Gowbarrow Summit. Take a trip on the boat across Ullswater from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge. From the cottage conservatory we saw Red Squirrels on 3 occasions and watched a family of 6 chaffinches on the patio. Visit Keswick especially on Thursday (market day) for local produce and tearooms. Penrith for the larger supermarkets - Aldi, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and the wonderful Booth's. Don't miss the amazing fudge from the Toffee Shop in Penrith. I could go on and on but don't just take my word for it come and see for yourself - you won't be disappointed! Do remember though, the Lakes are there because it can rain - sometimes!!

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